Nurses' use of bedside ultrasound in Taiwan
This study looks at how nurses and nurse practitioners in Taiwan use a handheld ultrasound device at the patient's bedside. It aims to understand what helps or hinders its use, which could improve patient care.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years or older and can read Traditional Chinese.
- You are a licensed registered nurse or nurse practitioner currently practicing in Taiwan.
- You provide direct patient care in settings like emergency, ICU, wards, operating rooms, or outpatient clinics.
- You are not mainly in administrative, teaching, or research roles.
- You agree to fill out an online questionnaire and give consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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