Vascular nursing research review: 1980--1990.
The specialty of vascular nursing has developed and flourished over the last decade. Recently, the vascular nursing literature has grown tremendously. Nurse researchers have begun to explore the unique needs of individuals with vascular disease. Areas currently under investigation include individual and family adaptation to vascular disease and clinical therapeutics for individuals with vascular disease. The research literature from 1980 to 1990 is examined to determine the amount and major themes of vascular nursing research. Unexplored areas of vascular nursing are identified, and recommendations for future research proposed.
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D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures