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INTRODUCTION: The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) is the only nursing organization advancing the forensic nursing specialty. The organization seeks to advance the profession, and one mechanism for doing so is development of a research agenda. METHODS: The purpose of this action-based research study was to aid in the development of a forensic nursing research agenda. The study was carried out in two integral stages: (a) focus groups with IAFN members attending the annual conference and (b) reviewing posted IAFN member listserv material. RESULTS: The findings of this study identified similar gaps of other nursing specialties experiencing "growing pains," including role confusion and variation in educational preparation. CONCLUSION: Findings from this study will inform development of the IAFN 5-year research agenda to advance forensic nursing science and evidence-based practice.
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Enfermagem Forense/organização & administração , Enfermagem Forense/tendências , Adulto , Comitês Consultivos , Idoso , Prática Clínica Baseada em Evidências , Feminino , Grupos Focais , Previsões , Enfermagem Forense/educação , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Avaliação das Necessidades , Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem , Pesquisa em Enfermagem , Sociedades de Enfermagem , Adulto JovemRESUMO
This supplement provides home care nurses, therapists, and clinical managers a tool for understanding of how the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Guidance Document on OASIS Skin and Wound Status M0 Items 2001 should be used. The supplement is a pictorial guide that clarifies definitions by linking them to photos using the skin integrity OASIS M0 items as an outline. The additional visual cues enable the clinician to clearly observe subtle characteristics that lead to a more reliable OASIS score and appropriate reimbursement by choosing the correct Home Health Resource Group (HHRG).
