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ABSTRACT: 1. The workers' compensation system provides benefits to workers who are injured or made ill in the course of employment or their dependents regardless of fault. 2. The current workers' compensation laws benefit both the employer and the employee; however, workers' compensation is an exclusive remedy which bars recovery through a negligence lawsuit. 3. Workers' compensation regulations interact with other federal statutes such as the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act. 4. Workers' compensation covers occupational injuries and occupational diseases, which may include cumulative trauma and mental stress claims. Nurses may be instrumental in evaluating and planning for an injured employee's return to work and occasionally in detecting fraudulent claims.
AAOHN Journal 10/1994; 42(9):420-4. · 0.51 Impact Factor
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AAOHN Journal 09/1994; 42(8):364a-b. · 0.51 Impact Factor
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AAOHN Journal 06/1993; 41(5):250-7. · 0.51 Impact Factor
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AAOHN Journal 06/1992; 40(5):250-3. · 0.51 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Ritualistic child abuse is an alarming and controversial problem. Child psychiatric nurses need to increase their awareness of the clinical picture associated with this specific form of abuse.
This article reviews the literature to date on ritualistic child abuse and addresses the controversy surrounding the phenomena.
A small research project using historical data collection methods reviewed hospital records of children with a documented history of ritualistic abuse. Results are organized into clusters of linked interrelated characteristics.
The symptom characteristics of these children revealed medical/somatic symptoms, distortion of self-oncept and world view, and a variety of emotional disturbances. The findings of this study are presented with implications for nurses who care for clients with a history of ritualistic abuse.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing 9(2):18-26.
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ABSTRACT: The purpose of this comparative study was to describe the reports of fears of medical events among school-age children with emotional disorders and compare their reports with those of parents and health care providers. A secondary purpose was to determine the reliability of the Child Medical Fear Scale (CMFS) with this population. Thirty children, parents, and health care providers (N = 90) completed the CMFS; the parents and health care providers also completed demographic instruments. The internal consistency reliability was acceptable (alpha = .75) for the CMFS with this population. Overall, the children reported lower fear scores of medical events than in previous research studies. Boys reported lower fear scores (p = .03) than girls. There was a statistical difference (p = .006) between the mean scores of the children and those of the parents and health care providers, with the children reporting less fear. The CMFS is useful among children with emotional disorders both in the clinical setting and in research.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing 18(1):57-71.
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Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing 9(4):40-2.
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Georgia nursing 48(5):9.
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ABSTRACT: Children who experience homelessness constitute a growing population at-risk for developing mental health problems. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the use of bibliotherapy with homeless children. A case study method of inquiry was used with drawings, audiotapes and clinical records from a convenience sample of three children living in a transitional homeless shelter. Four themes of homelessness emerged from the case studies. These were labelled "Longing for Affluence," "Escaping Violence," "Shame and Stigma," and "Making Transitions." Therapeutic stories were selected in response to the emergence of each child's own issues and the theme issues. Implications for psychiatric mental health nurses are discussed.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing 14(4):337-47.
