Meet the editor

Dr. Victor V. Chaban is chairman of the Department of Biomedical Science Education and Professor of Medicine with dual appointments at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), California, USA, and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Chaban completed his post-doctoral training in neuroscience at UCLA and graduate studies in clinical research at CDU. He is serving at the

US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and several international study sections and holds US patents. Dr. Chaban is editor-in-chief for the *International Journal of Research in Nursing* and a member of several journal editorial boards. He is an author/editor of five books.

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Preface

Nursing plays a vital role in healthcare systems worldwide. It encompasses not only research and education but also compassionate care for patients and communities, promotion of health, and advocacy for overall well-being. Today, understanding and meeting patient concerns is as important as performing therapeutic interventions in

New Research in Nursing – Education and Practice provides an overview of current nursing experience in novel clinical interventions. The authors are a group of international experts with expertise in the various clinical aspects upon which the practice components of nursing care are based. We hope that many of the therapeutic advances described in this book will allow nurses and other healthcare professionals

This book contains a diverse range of research studies that address critical areas within nursing. These studies delve into various dimensions of nursing education and interdisciplinary collaboration. The authors have examined their findings, employing different methodologies and best practices, and I wish to express my sincere thanks to all who have contributed to this book. Each chapter focuses on specific nursing interventions and novel strategies investigating the impact of technological advancements

In Chapter 1, R.N. Hiroko Shimizu presents an evaluation of nurses' attitudes toward elderly care. In Chapter 2, Geeta Parwanda discusses reflective approaches in nursing education and clinical practice. In Chapter 3, Sarah A. Balcom focuses on advanced practice nursing in Canada. In Chapter 4, Jia Guo demonstrates the application of operation research to health care. In Chapter 5, Chandra Rekha Makanjee discusses nurse practitioners' "insider" and "outsider" roles and responsibilities enabling quality managed delivery of medical imaging services. In Chapters 6 and 7, Marvin J. Gordon and Delgersuren Gelegjamts et al., discuss palliative care. In Chapter 8, Ka-Huen Yip et al., discuss advances in burn care in Hong Kong. In Chapter 9, Razzagh Rahimpoor presents the physiological and physical effects of sleep disorders. In Chapter 10, Doris Y.P. Leung shows the effects of video-supported, nurse-led advance care planning for older adults with frailty. In Chapter 11, Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah et al., talk about reconceptualising geriatric care in sub-Saharan Africa. In Chapter 12, Serly Sani Mahoklory and Ferdinandus Suban Hoda discuss the effect of cromotherapy on decreased blood pressure in patients in Indonesia. Finally, in Chapter 13, Ehsan Garosi presents nurse work system organization through the lens of

While it is very difficult to provide an overview of all aspects of nursing, we hope that this book will be a valuable resource not only for nurses but also for other clinicians, students, and patients seeking insights into new therapies and clinical practices. In this book, you can navigate the evolving landscape of nursing practice that addresses

the evidence-based practice of healthcare delivery.

to use best practices to improve healthcare outcomes.

on nursing practice and nursing education.

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