A Nursing Conceptual Model for Contamination

作者:Green Pauline M*; Polk Laura V
来源:International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 2012, 23(1): 10-17.
DOI:10.1111/j.2047-3095.2011.01195.x

摘要

PURPOSE: To propose a nursing model of contamination that describes the key features of contamination at a level of abstraction needed for clinical decision making. %26lt;br%26gt;DATA SOURCES: Relevant literature on contamination, biopreparedness, and classic epidemiologic literature were reviewed and analyzed. %26lt;br%26gt;DATA SYNTHESIS: A model of contamination was created along with a description of benefits of use in practice, education, and research. %26lt;br%26gt;DISCUSSION: The nursing profession is called to respond to contamination incidents on a local, national, and global level. Achieving optimum health outcomes while managing contamination incidents is enhanced by nurses%26apos; use of a model that incorporates six elements to identify and name instances of contamination and select suitable outcomes and interventions.

  • 出版日期2012-2