Physical activity for women diagnosed with breast cancer after adjuvant therapy: A Cochrane review summary.
Published in International journal of nursing studies
Slow versus fast subcutaneous heparin injections for prevention of bruising and site pain intensity: A Cochrane review s...
Published in International journal of nursing studies
A training program for primary health care nurses on timely diagnosis and management of dementia in general practice: An...
Published in International journal of nursing studies
Primary health care nurses can play an important role in assisting the diagnosis and management of dementia. This study describes the evaluation outcome of a training program developed on the 'Four Steps to Building Dementia Practice in Primary Care'. To evaluate a training program for primary health care nurses by assessing change in current pract...
Use of electronic health records and standardized terminologies: A nationwide survey of nursing staff experiences.
Published in International journal of nursing studies
Nursing documentation could improve the quality of nursing care by being an important source of information about patients' needs and nursing interventions. Standardized terminologies (e.g. NANDA International and the Omaha System) are expected to enhance the accuracy of nursing documentation. However, it remains unclear whether nursing staff actua...
Effect of bladder training on post catheterization urinary retention remains to be resolved.
Published in International journal of nursing studies
Digital health professions education on chronic wound management: A systematic review.
Published in International journal of nursing studies
Continuing education is crucial for healthcare professionals to keep up with research but attending classroom lectures is a major barrier. Chronic wound management is increasingly relevant for continuous professional training. Digital education offers learning tailored to individual needs and could be an effective alternative to healthcare professi...
The role of nurses in antimicrobial stewardship near the end of life in aged-care homes: A qualitative study.
Published in International journal of nursing studies
The excessive use of antimicrobials in aged-care homes is a widely recognised phenomenon. This is problematic because it can harm residents, and is detrimental to public health. Residents in the final month of life are increasingly likely to be prescribed an antimicrobial, commonly without having signs and symptoms of infection that support antimic...
Clinical impact of a comprehensive nurse-led discharge intervention on patients being discharged home from an acute medi...
Published in International journal of nursing studies
Acute medical units have increasingly been implemented in modern healthcare to ensure a fast track for treatment and care, thus increasing the number of patients being discharged. To avoid early readmissions, new approaches to discharging patients from these settings are needed. To investigate the clinical impact of a comprehensive nurse-led discha...
Is routine nasogastric decompression after hepatic surgery necessary? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Published in International journal of nursing studies
Currently the nasogastric tube (NGT) is routinely inserted in clinical after abdominal surgery for decompression in China, yet the practice varies between regions, the role of NGT for the patients after hepatic surgery remains unclear. Therefore, this present meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of NGT placement after hepatic surge...
The relationship between workforce characteristics and perception of quality of care in mental health: A qualitative stu...
Published in International journal of nursing studies
Mental health services worldwide are under strain from a combination of unprecedented demand, workforce reconfigurations, and government austerity measures. There has been relatively little research or policy focus on the impact of staffing and skill mix on safety and quality in mental health services leaving a considerable evidence gap. Given that...
