American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2024

  • Research Article

    The Effect of an Empowerment-Based Health Management Program within a Medical Consortium Framework on Secondary Prevention of Stroke

    Huang Yan, Huang Xiaofen, Wu Baoxia, Du Min*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: 3 December 2023
    Accepted: 19 December 2023
    Published: 8 January 2024
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    Abstract: Objective: To explore the impact of an empowerment-based health management program, implemented within a medical consortium framework, on secondary prevention for stroke patients. Methods: Stroke patients admitted to our hospital and its medical group were included in the study. They were randomly divided into two groups: a control group of 98 case... Show More
  • Research Article

    Application and Effect of Nursing Risk Management in the Care of Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Respiratory Department

    Zhang Yu Ling*, Wen Jing

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 8-11
    Received: 21 December 2023
    Accepted: 3 January 2024
    Published: 18 January 2024
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    Abstract: Research objective: To study the clinical effect of nursing risk management on patients with acute attack of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in respiratory department. Methods: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease admitted to our hospital between January, 2023 and December, 2023 were enrolled. Patients in the control group were... Show More
  • Research Article

    Influence of Stress on Drug Abuse Among Prison Inmates: A Case of Kangeta Prison, Meru County, Kenya

    Benjamin Mugambi, Lumadede Japheth, Charles Mwirigi

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 12-17
    Received: 9 October 2023
    Accepted: 24 October 2023
    Published: 1 February 2024
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    Abstract: Prisons aim to rehabilitate inmates, but drug abuse among prisoners undermines this goal. Despite government efforts, drug use persists in Kenyan prisons, particularly in Kangeta Prison. This study addresses the gap in understanding the links between stress and drug abuse among Kangeta inmates. Stress, a reaction to environmental events, can lead i... Show More