Nurses work through frequent, and often unrecognized, mental and physical challenges as part of their dedication to the profession. This level of dedication can often create patients out of nurses, and unmet expectations from our initial view of what it means to be a nurse. It&rs [....] » Read More
Objective: Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, internet-based mindfulness training has become popular. It is simple, effective, and suitable for all populations. However, there is a lack of complete evidence that internet-based mindfulness training (IBMT) improves depression sympto [....] » Read More
Retention of nurses in the hospital setting is a pervasive issue. Currently there appears to be even greater issues retaining new graduate nurses in the first year to two years off of orientation. This lack of retention so soon after becoming a functional member of the healthcare [....] » Read More
Accurate assessment and monitoring of level of consciousness is fundamental for prompt management and recognizing warning signs of deterioration. The aim of study was to compare the Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and full outline of unresponsiveness -FOUR score (FS) tool for neurolog [....] » Read More
Background: One quarter of neonatal deaths occur due to asphyxia. Approximately 10% of the newborns need help to breathe in the form of resuscitation. Studies have shown that effective newborn resuscitation provided by health care professionals who have adequate knowledge an [....] » Read More
Life in the pandemic and all the craziness in the world is exhausting and has disrupted our lives, routines, and habits. There is a huge need to focus on our physical health and mental wellness as everyone may be struggling in some way to restore our bodies and regain our peace o [....] » Read More
There have been a host of recent surveys with nurses trying to understand the factors leading to the high turnover of those that are working at the bedside. This turnover trend is concerning given that this level of job dissatisfaction is occurring among the segment that re [....] » Read More
Recent digital transformations—from automation to telehealth to informatics—allow nurses to provide evidence-based care that improves population outcomes. Though the media often portrays nursing as a high-touch, relationship-based occupation, data indicates that nurse [....] » Read More
Nurses regularly engage in unpredictable environments in which they are exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events of which may include moral and ethical dilemmas.As a result of COVID-19, more nurses have been affected by traumatic and morally injurious events than [....] » Read More
Objective: To inspect the clinical effects of Coca-Cola on gastric phytobezoars which formed in different periods. Methods: 150 patients suffering from gastric phytobezoars (diagnosed by gastroscopy or abdominal CT) were divided into control and intervention group according to th [....] » Read More
Nursing care is not a duty that should be taken lightly—it is of utmost importance that nursing care is delivered to clients safely with empathy and competence. Professional nurses, such as a Registered Nurse (RN), are on the frontlines of providing care. “The backbon [....] » Read More
Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Association had stated that studies show most accidents happen mostly when officers are more likely to sleep between midnight to 6am and 1pm to 3pm. There are about 88 diagnosable sleep disorders currently in North America that people [....] » Read More
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) numbers continue to rise in the general population as well as among nurses. To date, there is no requirement for a SUD course or module to be included in the BSN curriculum. BSN students have identified numerous hurdles including ide [....] » Read More
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical complications in pregnancy. Moderate physical activity during pregnancy may prevent the risk of GDM. However, most pregnant women in the world did not meet the recommended level of physical activity [....] » Read More
Aims: This study aims to examine the prevalence of anxiety symptoms and identify its predictors among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and their partners and explore the mediating role of marital satisfaction between maternal and paternal anxiety. Design: A cros [....] » Read More
Objective: This study aimed to explore the prevalence of prenatal depression and to determine the dyadic relationship between perceived stress, marital satisfaction, and prenatal depression among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their partners. B [....] » Read More
Poor family quality of life (FQOL) negatively affects the intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and leads to adverse physical and psychosocial outcomes for both children and their families. Parental self-efficacy and social support are critical for the wel [....] » Read More
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rate disorder in adults. According to 2020 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines, the Atrial Fibrillation Better Care (ABC) pathway can effectively improve the integrated management of AF using a simple strat [....] » Read More
Nurses regularly work in unpredictable environments in which they are exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events which may include moral and ethical dilemmas. Exposure to traumatic events in the workplace can cause operational stress injuries (OSI) that can comprom [....] » Read More
Brief Description: We explored concepts of high reliability between perioperative disciplines by incorporating a surgical patient handoff tool that builds in "real time." The tool starts building in the pre-operative phase of care, into the operating room and eventua [....] » Read More
Purpose/Background: In Taiwan, breast cancer is the first common cancer among women. Patients who were usually feeling anxious when they were newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Information explosion and incorrect information also can lead them to confuse awfully. Owing to limita [....] » Read More
The transition of care for persons with dementia (PWD) from the hospital to long-term care facility is associated with significant stress, lack of communication, and adverse events. Efforts to improve the transition process have mainly assessed only healthcare professional perspe [....] » Read More
Introduction: In Uganda, people living in fishing communities tend to engage in high-risk sexual activity which leads to unintended pregnancies that may end in abortions. Abortion has negative social, psychological, and medical impacts. We determined the frequency of abortion and [....] » Read More
This pilot study is currently in progress. Healthy People 2030 offers definitions of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). Currently, SDoH are not addressed consistently across nursing curricula, meaning nurses may have varying understanding of SDoH. Some evidence suggests SDoH h [....] » Read More
As a team the Stroke Navigators (SN) work to improve stroke patient outcomes and minimize hospital readmissions. The SN has a multifaceted approach to eliminate disjointed care during hospitalization through transition into the outpatient setting. SNs work as part of an inte [....] » Read More
The lack of caution in prescribing opioid medications for patients with chronic pain contributes to the misuse and addiction of opioid substances. The use of opioid pain medications presents risk, such as overdose and opioid use disorder. This project aimed to implement a quality [....] » Read More
A standard definition of treatment-resistant Depression (TRD) is the failure to respond or achieve remission after two or more trials of medication treatment of MDD of adequate doses and duration. Treatment-resistant Depression may respond to interventions other than antidepressa [....] » Read More
Once a pediatric patient is admitted or under medication, the health practitioners take `rounds` to visit patients and monitor their improvements. It is a challenge and almost impossible for pediatric patient caregivers to get a session before the next review visit. Bills are cha [....] » Read More
According to the Children’s Bureau, child abuse and neglect is any action, whether physical, emotional, sexual or the failure to provide necessities and safety of a child (i.e., food, shelter, clothing, water, medical care, supervision, etc.). The unfortunate reality is tha [....] » Read More
Background: Patients often experience significant anxiety and fear associated with their first chemotherapy treatment. Nurses in an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center piloted an evidence-based project to provide an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience with the g [....] » Read More
Societies are in constant change and, consequently, the concept of family and the social role of its members. For this reason, the plurality vision of the parenthood concept is fundamental. Parenthood evolves on a personal level, but also on a collective level with the influence [....] » Read More
Title : Multigenerational workforce teams
Adele Webb, Capella University, United States
Healthcare currently consists of five generations of providers. Each generation brings a different set of skills as well as a different set of experiences to the table. In order to appreciate the differences, as well as the similarities, providers must embrace each generati [....] » Read More
Title : Next generation testing: To boldy go where nurses have gone BEFORE
Daryle Wane, Pasco-Hernando State College, United States
As we prepare to” Boldy go” into the Next Gen NCLEX©, let’s explore how the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) is used to integrate elements of nursing process and cognitive testing to create a more inclusive pathway towards clinical decision [....] » Read More
Title : Using behavior analysis to create an autism friendly environment in a healthcare setting
Sara Bastin, Boston Medical Center, United States
Hospital visits can be challenging for autistic patients due to unmet communication, sensory, and behavioral needs. Additionally, empiric research indicates that many medical practitioners, including nurses, demonstrate a limited understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an [....] » Read More
Title : Using behavior analysis to create an autism friendly environment in a healthcare setting
Jacqueline McKendry, Boston Medical Center, United States
Hospital visits can be challenging for autistic patients due to unmet communication, sensory, and behavioral needs. Additionally, empiric research indicates that many medical practitioners, including nurses, demonstrate a limited understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practice associated with meditation among tertiary health care workers
Jyoti Somabhai Patel , Tata Memorial Hospital, India
Occupational suffering exhaustion related to stress in the workplace is experienced by nurses who are regularly confronted with trauma, suffering, and high workloads suffer exhaustion can negatively impact patient care and have detrimental effects on nurses’ physical and me [....] » Read More
Title : Nursing workforce succession planning is planning for success
Robert Thorn, Thaxton Leadership, United States
One in five hospital CEOs leave their positions every year. In rural communities, turnover is even higher. Yet, that is only the tip of the iceberg, as nurses' and other key staff turnover rates are greater than one out of four, with critical care and emergency nurses approac [....] » Read More
Title : Prevalence of pressure injuries over twenty years in a Western Australian hospital and evaluation of an intervention to reduce pressure injury prevalence
Linda Coventry, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Background: Pressure injuries (PIs) impinge on patients’ emotional, mental, social and physical wellbeing and financially burden the Australian healthcare system. National and international evidence suggests that prevalence of hospital-acquired PIs (HAPIs) has decreased ove [....] » Read More
Title : Strategies to prevent nurse burnout: An integrated literature review
Toby Noel Carver, Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, United States
Aim: To highlight the need to integrate self-care as a strategy that may reduce nursing burnout, foster a positive work culture, and build resilience. Background: Nursing burnout is a national health crisis recognized by the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease [....] » Read More
Title : Supporting mental health nurses managing adolescents with mental illnesses: Lesson learned from a DREAM presence practice workshop series
Precious Chibuike Chukwuere, North West University, South Africa
Background: Presence as a concept is regarded to have originated from the Latin verb “praeesse” referring to “being present before everything”. Presence is the ability of nurses in enacting inter-relational experiences with their patients that yield positi [....] » Read More
Title : Perspective for voice utilization in clinical practice
Sofica Bistriceanu, Academic Medical Unit – CMI, Romania
People interact with their energy, with or without words and sounds. Verbal and nonverbal communication offer us relevant data about an individual: intelligence education emotional state medical conditions welfare [....] » Read More
Title : Dredging hand Yang meridians with deep tissue massage combined with neck movement in stiff neck syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
Lingyun Zhang, Qingdao University, China
Objective: The objective of this study is to observe the therapeutic effects of dredging hand Yang meridian with deep tissue massage combined with neck movement on stiff?neck syndrome. Materials and Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial. The consecutive patients with the [....] » Read More
Title : Application Research of Peer Mutual Management Model in Fast Rehabilitation After Gluteal Muscle Contracture
Ruolan Ge, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital , China
Objective: This was a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effect of a peer mutual management model on fast rehabilitation exercise in patients with gluteal muscle contracture after surgery. Design: Single centre, parallel randomized controlled, close label, observer [....] » Read More