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Nursing
Lucy C. Irvine, Georgia Chisnall, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic in England has resulted in significant changes to maternity services, including restrictions on birth partners, postnatal support, and women's rights. Interviews with women who gave birth during this period revealed that these restrictions had a profound negative impact on their emotional and physical wellbeing. Women were more concerned about giving birth alone than contracting COVID-19, and some sought private care or delayed seeking NHS services to have the birth experience they desired.
Article
Nursing
Connie Mcluckie, Yvonne Kuipers
Summary: The construction of professional identity is linked to self-esteem, self-efficacy, professional value, confidence, and success in midwifery practice. Discourses related to midwifery education and practice are influenced by socio-political and historical contexts in policy, professionalism, and learning discussions.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Jaime Hannans, Colleen Nevins
Summary: This article discusses the practical application of using mixed reality technology for nursing students to engage in difficult conversations, enhancing their communication skills and practice confidence by simulating real healthcare experiences.
CLINICAL SIMULATION IN NURSING
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Lori L. Vick, Sheryl Mitchell, Pearl Fernandes, Abbas Tavakoli, Kara Samuels, Coretta Jenerette
Summary: The study found that nurse practitioners have lower competencies and negative attitudes towards patients with sickle cell disease, indicating the need for interventions to improve their competencies and attitudes.
JNP- THE JOURNAL FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Qiuxia Zhang, Khuan Lee, Zawiah Mansor, Iskasymar Ismail, Yi Guo, Qiao Xiao, Poh Ying Lim
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review to understand the effect of rapid response teams (RRT) on patient outcomes. The results showed that, despite variation in context and intervention type, most studies demonstrated that RRT positively impacts patient outcomes.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hong-Lin Wu, Si-Jia Zhou, Xiu-Hua Chen, Hua Cao, Yi-Rong Zheng, Qiang Chen
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the value of LUS score at VA-ECMO withdrawal in neonatal ARDS patients. The results showed that LUS score significantly improved during VA-ECMO treatment and could be used to evaluate various lung diagnostic signs. Additionally, LUS score was positively correlated with ECMO blood flow and could predict ECMO weaning success.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lingyu Lin, Yanchun Peng, Xizhen Huang, Sailan Li, Liangwan Chen, Yanjuan Lin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of family intervention on the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) and ICU prognoses of patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery. The results showed that family intervention could reduce the incidence of POD, shorten ICU stays, reduce the incidence of anxiety and depression in family caregivers, and improve their satisfaction. Therefore, family intervention is of significant importance for patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yeji Hwang, Jayeong Kim
Summary: This study examines the impact of caregivers' psychological well-being on the anxiety and depression of care recipients with dementia. The results show that when caregivers have a negative relationship with care recipients, a lower perception of the positive aspects of caregiving, or anxiety, care recipients are more likely to experience anxiety. Additionally, when caregivers have a greater perception of the negative aspects of caregiving or anxiety, care recipients are more likely to experience depression.
Review
Nursing
Jenny Roddy, Linda Mcgowan
Summary: Type 1 diabetes poses risks for pregnant individuals and their babies. How women with type 1 diabetes navigate the challenges and engage with healthcare professionals is crucial for maintaining good glycemic control. This review examines literature from the past decade and identifies key themes including the dominance of glycemic control, emphasis on risk, importance of social and peer support, care organization and communication, and the impact of technology. Women with type 1 diabetes value being treated as partners in their care and benefit from support from family, friends, and the diabetes community. Research on the impact of diabetes technologies and integrating peer support into current care is needed.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Junjin Liu, Xuebing Li, Weihua Yu, Bei Liu, Wuhan Yu, Wenbo Zhang, Cheng Hu, Zhangjin Qin, Yu Chen, Yang Lu
Summary: This study evaluated the usefulness of the ADEPT score as a prognostic tool for estimating the 2-year survival rate of persons with advanced dementia in Chongqing, China. The results showed that the optimal threshold of the ADEPT score was 11.2, and it had a certain level of accuracy. However, further studies are needed to explore the nature of this relationship.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yu Peng, Yang Liu, Zhongxian Guo, Yuhan Zhang, Liyan Sha, Xiaorun Wang, Yang He
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of doll therapy on behavior, psychology, and cognition among older nursing home residents with dementia. The findings revealed that doll therapy significantly improved behavioral and psychological disturbances, but did not show a significant difference in cognition. The use of empathy dolls and coordination with caregivers was found to be the most effective approach.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
James D. Harrison, Megan Rathfon, Sasha Binford, Jennifer Miranda, Sandra Oreper, Brian Holt, Stephanie E. Rogers
Summary: This study developed a concise nurse-driven workflow aimed at reducing delirium rates and length of stay for hospitalized adults. The workflow included evidence-based interventions during the day and at night, and was evaluated using an interrupted time series study design. The results showed a reduction in delirium rates, but not in the length of stay.
Article
Nursing
Courtney DuBois Shihabuddin, Heidi Bobek, Elizabeth L. Sharpe, Bashar Shihabuddin
Summary: This survey aimed to assess the knowledge needs of recent nurse practitioner graduates during the transition from student to professional practice and provide targeted education to fill these knowledge gaps. The results showed that participating in webinars significantly improved participants' preparedness for entering the workforce.
JNP- THE JOURNAL FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jianxiong Lai, Bin Fang, Lirong Luo, Wenjie Xie, Yuanhui Xu, Jian Li
Summary: This study used two-sample bidirectional mendelian randomization to explore the causal link between asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. The researchers found a negative correlation between asthma and Crohn's disease. However, further research is needed to confirm this finding.
Article
Nursing
Bettina Voelzer, Monira El Genedy-Kalyoncu, Alexandra Fastner, Tsenka Tomova-Simitchieva, Konrad Neumann, Kathrin Hillmann, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Elisabeth Hahnel, Janna Sill, Katrin Balzer, Jan Kottner
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of implementing a skincare and prevention package on older nursing home residents. The results indicate that tailored and evidence-based nursing routines can improve skin health and safety in residential long-term care, but there was no significant impact on the skin barrier function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Long Huang, Bing-yue Zhao, Xiao-ting Li, Shui-xiu Huang, Ting-ting Chen, Xiao Cheng, Si-jia Li, Hao Li, Rong -fang Hu
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a family-focused online parenting support intervention on parents' well-being and preterm infants' outcomes. The intervention showed significant improvements in parents' sense of competence, caregiving ability, depression, and social support. However, there were no significant differences in preterm infants' weight and length, or in family functioning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ulla-Karin Schon
Summary: This article explores the experiential knowledge of individuals living with paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and the factors associated with perceived good care. The study reveals a lack of knowledge among healthcare staff regarding PANS and negative consequences linked to this, as well as the devaluation of patients' experience-based knowledge in healthcare encounters. The participants emphasize the need for increased knowledge among staff to identify and effectively treat PANS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rafailia Zavrou, Andreas Charalambous, Evridiki Papastavrou, Anna Koutroubas, Maria Karanikola
Summary: Studies on suicide-bereaved parents are limited in South European and Eastern Mediterranean countries. This study explored the experiences of Greek-speaking suicide-bereaved parents in Cyprus, focusing on their interpretations of their child's suicide, its aftereffects and their coping strategies. The findings revealed that participants had different interpretations of their child's suicide and employed various coping strategies to manage the distress and negative self-judgement associated with it. There is a need for further exploration to improve intervention planning and provide support for mourning parents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stine Eidhammer Rognan, Mie Jedig Jorgensen, Liv Mathiesen, Louise Christine Druedahl, Helene Berg Lie, Kajsa Bengtsson, Yvonne Andersson, Sofia Kalvemark Sporrong
Summary: Shared decision-making (SDM) is considered the ideal approach in clinical encounters based on the principle of patient autonomy. However, this study found that SDM was not observed during medication decision-making in a hospital setting. Patients were not given an equal voice and were unable to change the established power dynamics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elin Salemonsen, Ingrid Oma Langeland, Anne Lise Holm
Summary: Objective Paternal participation and experiences in childhood weight management is understudied. The aim of this study was to explore Norwegian fathers' experiences in preventing weight gain in their children with overweight or obesity. The findings revealed that fathers need guidance on communication with their children and emphasized the importance of safeguarding the child's dignity. Healthcare professionals should address parents' emotional barriers and involve fathers more in family-centered counseling to provide tailored guidance and support for childhood weight management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
