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Landiolol for heart rate control in patients with septic shock and persistent tachycardia. A multicenter randomized clinical trial (Landi-SEP) Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 Sebastian Rehberg, Sandra Frank, Vladimír Černý, Radek Cihlář, Rainer Borgstedt, Gianni Biancofiore, Fabio Guarracino, Andreas Schober, Helmut Trimmel, Thomas Pernerstorfer, Christian Siebers, Pavel Dostál, Andrea Morelli, Michael Joannidis, Ingrid Pretsch, Christian Fuchs, Tim Rahmel, Matej Podbregar, Éva Duliczki, Kadri Tamme, Martin Unger, Jan Sus, Christoph Klade, Kurt Krejcy, Nairi Kirchbaumer-Baroian
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Diagnostic tests for infections in critically ill immunocompromised patients Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 Guillaume Dumas, Adrien Joseph, Lara Zafrani
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High flow nasal cannula versus non-invasive ventilation in the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD with acute-moderate hypercapnic respiratory failure Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 Rongpeng Xu, Ziqiang Shao
Dear Editor, Recently, we read with great interest the article by Tan et al. [1], in which the authors demonstrated that compared to high-flow nasal cannula oxygen (HFNC), non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a better choice for initial respiratory support in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) complicated by acute-moderate hypercapnic respiratory failure
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The procalcitonin trajectory as an effective tool for identifying sepsis patients at high risk of mortality Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 Xu Wang, Shilong Lin, Ming Zhong, Jieqiong Song
Sepsis is a critical condition that significantly burdens healthcare systems globally. Given the heterogeneity among sepsis patients, identifying high-risk mortality groups is crucial [1]. Procalcitonin (PCT) is a well-established biomarker for evaluating sepsis severity and guiding antibiotic therapy [2]. In practice, PCT is usually measured repeatedly during the hospital stay. While single PCT values
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Further support for the intracranial compartmental syndrome concept Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-18 Daniel Agustin Godoy, Sergio Brasil, Andres M. Rubiano
The current approach to severe neuro-injury monitoring, especially traumatic brain injury (TBI), has experienced paradigm shifts that open a broad outlook for the future [1]. On one hand, advances in pathophysiological knowledge have made possible establishing today that intracranial pressure (ICP) control is just one more epiphenomenon within other serious events that occur simultaneously such as
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Post-insufflation diaphragm contractions in patients receiving various modes of mechanical ventilation Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-18 Antenor Rodrigues, Fernando Vieira, Michael C. Sklar, L. Felipe Damiani, Thomas Piraino, Irene Telias, Ewan C. Goligher, W. Darlene Reid, Laurent Brochard
During mechanical ventilation, post-insufflation diaphragm contractions (PIDCs) are non-physiologic and could be injurious. PIDCs could be frequent during reverse-triggering, where diaphragm contractions follow the ventilator rhythm. Whether PIDCs happens with different modes of assisted ventilation is unknown. In mechanically ventilated patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure, we aimed to examine
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Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia by metal-coated endotracheal tubes: a meta-analysis Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Yuxin Yang, Xuan Xiong, Xiaofei Wang, Qionglan Dong, Lingai Pan
This study aimed to evaluate whether endotracheal tubes (ETTs) with a metal coating reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) compared to uncoated ETTs. An extensive literature review was conducted to find studies that compared metal-coated ETT with uncoated ETT across four databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. The search parameters were set from the inception
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Time course of electrical activity of the diaphragm (EAdi) in the peri extubation period and its role as predictor of extubation failure in difficult to wean patients Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Francisco José Parrilla-Gómez, Ferran Roche-Campo, Stefano Italiano, Andrés Parrilla-Gómez, Indalecio Morán, Jordi Mancebo, Tommaso Maraffi
Weaning patients from mechanical ventilation is crucial in the management of acute respiratory failure (ARF). Spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) are used to assess readiness for extubation, but extubation failure remains a challenge. Diaphragmatic function, measured by electrical activity of the diaphragm (EAdi), may provide insights into weaning outcomes. This prospective, observational study included
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Dual Caregiving and Mental Health Among Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants: The Moderating Role of Social Support J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-15 Yen-Ling Liu, Li-Chung Pien, Guang-Hsing Liu, Tsung-Po Chen, Yun-Ping Lin, Cheng-Li Lin, Wan-Ju Cheng
To investigate the association of long-term care nursing assistants' dual caregiving roles with mental health and to determine whether social support moderates this relationship.
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A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Impact of Violence on Healthcare Employees' Work Engagement and Meaningful Work J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-15 Hanife Tiryaki Sen, Safiye Sahin, Nimet Polat
This study aims to determine the prevalence of workplace violence against healthcare professionals and its effects on work engagement and meaningful work in healthcare settings.
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Latent Profiles of Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients of Reproductive Age and Associations With Reproductive Concerns J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-15 Cuiting Liu, Liangying Chen, Jiansheng Zheng, Xuefen Yu, Huiting Gao, Lijuan Qiu, Cuiping Liu
To identify distinct profiles of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among breast cancer patients of reproductive age, investigate the relationship between these profiles and reproductive concerns and explore potential risk factors encompassing sociodemographic, clinical and reproductive characteristics.
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Clinical vs. autopsy diagnostic discrepancies in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis of autopsy series Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Britt Marcoen, Koenraad H. Blot, Dirk Vogelaers, Stijn Blot
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Central venous catheter-related infection: does insertion site still matter? A French multicentric cohort study Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Vincent Cosme, Nicolas Massart, Florian Reizine, Anaïs Machut, Charles-Hervé Vacheron, Anne Savey, Arnaud Friggeri, Alain Lepape
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Pressure control plus spontaneous ventilation versus volume assist-control ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. A randomised clinical trial Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Jean-Christophe M. Richard, François M. Beloncle, Gaëtan Béduneau, Satar Mortaza, Stephan Ehrmann, Jean-Luc Diehl, Gwenaël Prat, Samir Jaber, Hassene Rahmani, Jean Reignier, Thierry Boulain, Hodane Yonis, Jack Richecoeur, Arnaud W. Thille, Pierre-Louis Declercq, Emmanuel Antok, Guillaume Carteaux, Bruno Vielle, Laurent Brochard, Alain Mercat
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Early endothelial injury in cardiogenic shock patients on venoarterial ECMO Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Nicolas Nesseler, Isabelle Gouin-Thibaut, Alessandro Parasido, Erwan Flécher, Alexandre Mansour
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Lung ultrasound and ARDS: global collaboration is the way to go Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Marry R. Smit, Maud Boumans, William Aerts, Pieter R. Tuinman
We would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. da Hora Passos et al. for their interest in our recently published review and meta-analysis in Critical Care. In this response, we will elaborate on the points raised by the authors. We agree with the authors that LUS, like any other diagnostic technique, is valuable and safe only when utilized by trained operators. The authors expressed uncertainty regarding
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The pleural gradient does not reflect the superimposed pressure in patients with class III obesity Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Stefano Spina, Lea Mantz, Yi Xin, David C. Moscho, Roberta Ribeiro De Santis Santiago, Luigi Grassi, Alice Nova, Sarah E. Gerard, Edward A. Bittner, Florian J. Fintelmann, Lorenzo Berra, Maurizio Cereda
The superimposed pressure is the primary determinant of the pleural pressure gradient. Obesity is associated with elevated end-expiratory esophageal pressure, regardless of lung disease severity, and the superimposed pressure might not be the only determinant of the pleural pressure gradient. The study aims to measure partitioned respiratory mechanics and superimposed pressure in a cohort of patients
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The Effects of Workplace Spirituality and Self‐Efficacy on Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors: Empirical Quantitative Research J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Seulgi Kang, Yoonjung Kim, Hyeji Shin
AimsTo investigate the impact of workplace spirituality and self‐efficacy (SE) on cancer survivors' quality of life (QOL) and develop nursing interventions.DesignDescriptive survey.MethodsParticipants were cancer survivors treated at Chung‐Ang hospital in Seoul. They were administered a questionnaire covering general and clinical characteristics, workplace spirituality, SE and QOL. Data were analysed
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Impact of the I-DECIDED Tool to Improve Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Care in Paediatrics: Interrupted Time-Series Study J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-15 Thiago Lopes Silva, Gillian Ray-Barruel, Amanda Ullman, Mari Takashima, Denise Miyuki Kusahara, Sabrina de Souza, Jefferson Wildes da Silva Moura, Aline de Souza Bitencourt, Patrícia Kuerten Rocha
To determine whether the I-DECIDED assessment and decision tool enhances peripheral intravenous catheter assessment, care and decision-making in paediatrics.
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Research Competence in Clinical Nursing Insights From Chinese Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Survey J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-15 Ming-yang Zhu, Chun-ling Xia, Tong-tong Fu, Heng Dai, Shi-qi Xiao
To assess the research capacity of 3014 clinical nurses in northeastern China, examining their participation in research and self-assessed competencies to advance nursing practice.
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Data-Driven Implementation Strategy to Optimise Clinician Behaviour Change at Scale in Complex Clinical Environments: A Multicentre Emergency Care Study J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-15 Kate Curtis, Belinda Kennedy, Julie Considine, Margaret Murphy, Sarah Kourouche, Mary K. Lam, Ramon Z. Shaban, Christina Aggar, James A. Hughes, Margaret Fry
To develop an evidence-driven, behaviour change focused strategy to maximise implementation and uptake of HIRAID (History including Infection risk, Red flags, Assessment, Interventions, Diagnostics, communication and reassessment) in 30 Australian rural, regional and metropolitan emergency departments.
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Testing preload responsiveness by the tidal volume challenge assessed by the photoplethysmographic perfusion index Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Chiara Bruscagnin, Rui Shi, Daniela Rosalba, Gaelle Fouqué, Julien Hagry, Christopher Lai, Katia Donadello, Tài Pham, Jean-Louis Teboul, Xavier Monnet
To detect preload responsiveness in patients ventilated with a tidal volume (Vt) at 6 mL/kg of predicted body weight (PBW), the Vt-challenge consists in increasing Vt from 6 to 8 mL/kg PBW and measuring the increase in pulse pressure variation (PPV). However, this requires an arterial catheter. The perfusion index (PI), which reflects the amplitude of the photoplethysmographic signal, may reflect stroke
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Former Primary Caregivers of Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme Evaluate the PATH (Preparedness Assessment for the Transition Home) Instrument J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-15 Elizabeth A. James, Marlee S. Wallace, Megan P. Chard, Michelle E. Camicia, Barbara J. Lutz, Laurie A. Minns
AimTo evaluate whether Preparedness Assessment for the Transition Home (PATH), a validated instrument assessing gaps in caregiver commitment and capacity to care for a patient with a disabling condition, would be helpful to identify gaps in preparing primary caregivers of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).DesignA descriptive survey design with quantitative and qualitative data.MethodsFormer
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Intensive care unit caseload and workload and their association with outcomes in critically unwell patients: a large registry-based cohort analysis Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Paul Zajic, Teresa Engelbrecht, Alexandra Graf, Barbara Metnitz, Rui Moreno, Martin Posch, Andrew Rhodes, Philipp Metnitz
Too high or too low patient volumes and work amounts may overwhelm health care professionals and obstruct processes or lead to inadequate personnel routine and process flow. We sought to evaluate, whether an association between current caseload, current workload, and outcomes exists in intensive care units (ICU). Retrospective cohort analysis of data from an Austrian ICU registry. Data on patients
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Implementing palliative care in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and mapping of knowledge to the implementation research logic model Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Stephanie A. Meddick‐Dyson, Jason W. Boland, Mark Pearson, Sarah Greenley, Rutendo Gambe, John R. Budding, Fliss E. M. Murtagh
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Scoring system: use and not use from the future to present Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Charles-Hervé Vacheron, Louis Brac, Albrice Levrat, Jean Stéphane David
We appreciated the letter from Wohlgemut and colleagues regarding the TIC score that we recently published in Critical Care [1, 2]. They highlight the value of this score for the early detection of traumatic coagulopathy, and recognize its ease of use upon hospital admission [2]. However, they challenged several points in our discussion regarding their Bayesian network score [3]. Briefly, they highlight
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From bytes to bedside: a systematic review on the use and readiness of artificial intelligence in the neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Janno S. Schouten, Melissa A. C. M. Kalden, Eris van Twist, Irwin K. M. Reiss, Diederik A. M. P. J. Gommers, Michel E. van Genderen, H. Rob Taal
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Should AI models be explainable to clinicians? Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Gwénolé Abgrall, Andre L. Holder, Zaineb Chelly Dagdia, Karine Zeitouni, Xavier Monnet
In the high-stakes realm of critical care, where daily decisions are crucial and clear communication is paramount, comprehending the rationale behind Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven decisions appears essential. While AI has the potential to improve decision-making, its complexity can hinder comprehension and adherence to its recommendations. “Explainable AI” (XAI) aims to bridge this gap, enhancing
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Less is best for oxygen therapy in adults in the intensive care unit with severe hypoxaemia due to COVID-19. Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Paul J Young
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Family support and communication during intensive care unit care: who else if not the intensive care team? Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Bruna Brandao Barreto,Julia Tavares-Pereira,Luísa Pereira Novaes,Mariana Luz,Dimitri Gusmao-Flores
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Plasma exchange in septic shock: are we ready for prime time? PRO Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Sascha David, Klaus Stahl, Christian Bode
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Plasma exchange in septic shock: are we ready for prime time? CON Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Nathan D. Nielsen, David Bradley Jackson, Joao Pedro Teixeira
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Cardiopulmonary bypass and VA-ECMO induced immune dysfunction: common features and differences, a narrative review Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Mathieu Lesouhaitier, Félicie Belicard, Jean-Marc Tadié
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation are critical tools in contemporary cardiac surgery and intensive care, respectively. While these techniques share similar components, their application contexts differ, leading to distinct immune dysfunctions which could explain the higher incidence of nosocomial infections among ECMO patients compared to those undergoing
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Effects of Digital Picture Books on Young Children Undergoing Cardiac Catheterisation and Their Family Caregivers: A Randomised Controlled Trial J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Changhua Zheng, Chengyang Li, Lingdan Zhuang, YueXiu Chen, Yong Wu, Rong Hu
AimTo assess the impact of digital picture books on preoperative anxiety, pain and sleep quality in young children undergoing cardiac catheterisation and the anxiety of their family caregivers.DesignA randomised, single‐blinded, two‐arm, parallel‐group controlled trial.MethodsParticipants are young children aged 2–7 years with congenital heart disease scheduled for cardiac catheterisation and their
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Factors Associated With Pain Perception and Management Among Paediatric Nurses and Nursing Students Using Virtual Children: A Comparative Study J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Hyejung Lee, Hyeryeong Lee, Sumi Oh, Chang Gi Park
AimTo identify and compare factors associated with pain perception and management among paediatric nurses and nursing students using virtual human technology.DesignThis study employed a comparative, cross‐sectional design.MethodsFifty‐one paediatric nurses from a tertiary hospital and 50 senior nursing students from a nursing college, both located in South Korea, participated in the study. Virtual
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Development and Preliminary Validation of a Central Venous Access Device‐Associated Skin Impairment Classification Tool Using Modified Delphi and Clinimetric Methods J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Hui (Grace) Xu, Jill Campbell, Mari Takashima, Emily Larsen, Fiona Coyer, Deanne August, Anna Dean, Colleen Pitt, Bronwyn Griffin, Nicole Marsh, Claire M. Rickard, Amanda Ullman
BackgroundAn evidence and consensus‐based instrument is needed to classify central venous access device‐associated skin impairments.AimThe aim of this study was to design and evaluate the central venous access device‐associated skin impairment classification tool.DesignA two‐phase modified Delphi study.MethodsThis two‐phase study consisted of a literature review, followed by the development and validation
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Experiences and Fundamental Care Needs in Patients With Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours—An Interview Study in a Surgical Context J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Frida Olsson, Eva Jangland, Katarina Edfeldt
AimsThe study aimed to describe patients' fundamental care needs and their experiences of nursing care, throughout surgical treatment of small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours.DesignA qualitative descriptive study was performed.MethodsPatients' interviews (n = 19) were conducted in Sweden from May 2021 to January 2022 and analysed using directed qualitative content analysis guided by the Fundamentals
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Complement system activation: bridging physiology, pathophysiology, and therapy Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Elie Azoulay, Julien Zuber, Ahmed Aziz Bousfiha, Yun Long, Ying Tan, Sushan Luo, Meriem Essafti, Djillali Annane
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Management of cardiogenic shock: state-of-the-art Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Christian Jung, Raphael Romano Bruno, Marwan Jumean, Susanna Price, Konstantin A. Krychtiuk, Kollengode Ramanathan, Josef Dankiewicz, John French, Clement Delmas, Alexandra-Arias Mendoza, Holger Thiele, Sabri Soussi
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Fluid responsiveness in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients: a post hoc analysis of the HEMOPRED study Intensive Care Med. (IF 27.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Adrien Joseph, Bruno Evrard, Matthieu Petit, Marine Goudelin, Gwenaël Prat, Michel Slama, Cyril Charron, Philippe Vignon, Antoine Vieillard-Baron
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Exploration of different statistical approaches in the comparison of dopamine and norepinephrine in the treatment of shock: SOAP II Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Fernando G. Zampieri, Sean M. Bagshaw, Hassane Njimi, Jean-Louis Vincent, Daniel DeBacker
Exploring clinical trial data using alternative methods may enhance original study’s findings and provide new insights. The SOAP II trial has been published more than 10 years ago; but there is still some speculation that some patients may benefit from dopamine administration for shock management. We aimed to reanalyse the trial under different approaches and evaluate for heterogeneity in treatment
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Cytomegalovirus end-organ disease in immunocompromised critically ill patients: key concerns demanding attention Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Zhihui Zhang, Junlu Sun, Xuesong Liu, Rong Zhang, Yimin Li, Xiaoqing Liu
We delved into the clinical research conducted by Sara Fernández et al. [1] with great interest. This study is a multicenter, international research initiative spanning over a decade, primarily focusing on cytomegalovirus end-organ disease (CMV-EOD) among immunosuppressed patients with critical illness. The study revealed distinctive clinical features, risk factors, and adverse clinical outcomes in
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Impact of the timing of invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with sepsis: a multicenter cohort study Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Gyungah Kim, Dong Kyu Oh, Su Yeon Lee, Mi Hyeon Park, Chae-Man Lim
The potential adverse effects associated with invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) can lead to delayed decisions on starting MV. We aimed to explore the association between the timing of MV and the clinical outcomes in patients with sepsis ventilated in intensive care unit (ICU). We analyzed data of adult patients with sepsis between September 2019 and December 2021. Data was collected through the
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Traumatised Nurses' Desired Support Needs for Continued Recovery After the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Utilising Photovoice J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Melissa A. Powell, Tolu O. Oyesanya, Susan D. Scott, Deborah H. Allen, AnnMarie Walton
AimsThe aims of this study were to describe the experiences of nurses in the aftermath of the COVID‐19 pandemic and to explore nurses' current desired support needs.DesignThis study used a qualitative descriptive design.MethodsThis study was conducted in the Southeastern United States at an academic health system encompassing acute care hospitals and outpatient speciality clinics. Thirteen nurses were
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Diversity‐On: A Diversity‐Sensitive Online Self‐Help Program for Family Caregivers—A Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Kübra Annac, Mualla Basyigit, Sümeyra Öztürk, Ela Rana Örs, Tugba Aksakal, Christina Kuhn, Anja Rutenkröger, Hürrem Tezcan‐Güntekin, Yüce Yilmaz‐Aslan, Patrick Brzoska
BackgroundScientific research has consistently emphasised the high levels of stress encountered by family caregivers of individuals living with dementia. However, conventional self‐help approaches remain underutilised. The ‘Diversity‐On’ study addresses this issue. The study employs a storytelling approach to develop and evaluate an online self‐help program that is participatory and diversity‐sensitive
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Integrating Nursing Practice and Policy in Opioid Overdose Prevention: Analysis of the Opioid‐Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach Practice Guide J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Evans F. Kyei, Rockson Ansong, Grace K. Kyei
AimTo present a comprehensive analysis of the Opioid‐Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) Practice Guide 2023, evaluating its alignment with Russell and Fawcett's conceptual model of nursing and health policy and highlighting the implications for nursing practice and policy.DesignThis paper employs a policy analysis framework to evaluate the ORCCA Practice Guide, using Russell and
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Resiliency in Persons Experiencing Homelessness: A Concept Analysis Using the Evolutionary Framework J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Christian Ketel, Samereh Abdoli
IntroductionHomelessness is a critical societal issue, with those affected facing disproportionate chronic and acute health conditions. At the core of understanding their experiences is the concept of resiliency. Understanding resiliency in homelessness is crucial because it highlights the dynamic interplay between inherent qualities and external challenges, underscoring the need to reassess societal
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A Predictive Model of Pressure Injury in Children Undergoing Living Donor Liver Transplantation Based on Machine Learning Algorithm J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Xiaomei Chen, Shi Tang, Yanwen Qin, Sui Zhou, Lina Zhang, Yile Huang, Zheying Chen
AimsThe aim of our study was to formulate and validate a prediction model using machine learning algorithms to forecast the risk of pressure injuries (PIs) in children undergoing living donor liver transplantation (LDLT).DesignA retrospective cohort study.MethodsThe research was carried out at China's largest paediatric liver transplantation centre. A total of 438 children who underwent LDLT between
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Peripheral intravenous catheter clinical care standard adherence in emergency departments: A qualitative study underpinned by the behaviour change wheel J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Hui Xu, Julie Bowdery, Yeng To, Jed Duff, Bronwyn Griffin, Amanda J. Ullman, Claire M. Rickard, Karin Plummer
AimTo explore the barriers and facilitators influencing emergency department clinicians' adherence to the Australian Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Clinical Care Standard, using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW).BackgroundSuboptimal PIVC practices are frequently linked to a range of patient‐important adverse outcomes. The first Australian Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Clinical Care Standard
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Business and Health: An Insidious Mix J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Patricia M. Davidson, David C. Currow
Current threats to global health include the escalating burden of the climate emergency and the noncommunicable conditions driven by fossil fuels, deforestation, tobacco and processed foods. These threats translate into premature death, widespread disability and profound loss of productivity. Internationally, the powerful impacts of the social determinants on health are widely recognised yet the impact
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Strength Amidst Struggles: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Maternal Experiences of Low Socioeconomic Status Mothers in the Third Month Postpartum J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Cornelia Yin Ing Chee, Jamie Qiao Xin Ng, Verity Chandelle Liu, Shefaly Shorey
AimTo explore the experiences, expectations and needs of mothers from low socioeconomic status at 3 months postpartum.DesignDescriptive qualitative.MethodsMothers aged 21 years old and above, from low socioeconomic status (monthly household income is less than Singapore Dollar [SGD] $4300), and irrespective of their parity were invited to participate in one‐to‐one in‐depth interviews at 3 months postpartum
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Utilizing the national early warning score in patients with acute aortic dissection: Current applications and potential challenges J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Zhi‐Qiang Yin, Dong‐Mei Zou
Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a life-threatening condition characterized by a tear in the aortic intima, leading to blood entering the aortic wall and creating a false lumen. This condition requires prompt diagnosis and management due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) is a tool initially developed to improve the early detection of patient deterioration
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Effects of a nurse-led staged integral art-based cognitive intervention for older adults on the Alzheimer's disease spectrum: A randomized controlled trial Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Yuanjiao Yan, Chenshan Huang, Rong Lin, Mingfeng Chen, Yunxian Wang, Yifei Xu, Yueqi Chao, Chufan Zhang, Wenqian Sun, Nafang Wang, Yu Ye, Mojun Lin, Hong Li
Combined art activities can improve the neural network function within various brain regions involved in emotions, cognition, and behavior, thereby preventing or reversing cognitive decline. However, few studies have systematically examined its effects. Furthermore, the impact of nurse-led art-based cognitive intervention on cognitive and psychological health is unclear. To evaluate the effects of
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Exploring the Roles of Anaesthetists in Positioning the Surgical Patient J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Xia He, Xue‐Song Lei, Jing Xie
Patient positioning in surgery is a critical aspect of perioperative care that significantly impacts patient safety and surgical outcomes (O'Connor and Radcliffe 2021). The process involves placing the patient in a position that provides the surgeon with optimal access to the surgical site while minimising the risk of injury to the patient. While the entire surgical team shares responsibility for patient
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Comparisons of healthcare personnel relating to awareness, concern, motivation, and behaviours of climate and health: A cross‐sectional study J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Teresa Rangel, Sarah E. Johnson, Patricia Joubert, Rosemary Timmerman, Stephan Smith, Gale Springer, Elizabeth Schenk
Aim(s)To describe a sample of healthcare professionals' responses to the valid and reliable Climate and Health Tool and compare participant characteristics relating to Climate and Health Tool subscales.DesignObservational, cross‐sectional, multi‐site study.MethodsAn electronic survey containing the Climate and Health Tool was administered to healthcare professionals across a large, multi‐state health
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Correction to ‘The Perspectives of Internationally Qualified Nurses Regarding Their Specialty Skill Transition to Australia: A Cross‐Sectional Survey’ J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-07
Kurup, C., Burston, A. S., Betihavas, V., & Jacob, E. R. (2024). The perspectives of internationally qualified nurses regarding their specialty skill transition to Australia: A cross-sectional survey. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80, 1868–1881. PPIE statement should read: No patient or public engagement. We apologise for this error.
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Neurological monitoring and management for adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients: Extracorporeal Life Support Organization consensus guidelines Crit. Care (IF 8.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Sung-Min Cho, Jaeho Hwang, Giovanni Chiarini, Marwa Amer, Marta V. Antonini, Nicholas Barrett, Jan Belohlavek, Daniel Brodie, Heidi J. Dalton, Rodrigo Diaz, Alyaa Elhazmi, Pouya Tahsili-Fahadan, Jonathon Fanning, John Fraser, Aparna Hoskote, Jae-Seung Jung, Christopher Lotz, Graeme MacLaren, Giles Peek, Angelo Polito, Jan Pudil, Lakshmi Raman, Kollengode Ramanathan, Dinis Dos Reis Miranda, Daniel Rob
Critical care of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with acute brain injury (ABI) is notable for a lack of high-quality clinical evidence. Here, we offer guidelines for neurological care (neurological monitoring and management) of adults during and after ECMO support. These guidelines are based on clinical practice consensus recommendations and scientific statements. We convened
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Oncology Nurses' Communication Practices and Challenges Towards Advance Care Planning: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed‐Method Study J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Yi‐An Shih, Cheng Wang, Ali Ali, Xia Huang, Qian Lu
AimsThis study aims to explore the practice of advance care planning (ACP) among Chinese oncology nurses and identify challenges influencing care provision.DesignA sequential explanatory mixed‐method design was employed, comprising a quantitative phase to assess communication practices, followed by a qualitative phase to explore the challenges faced in ACP.MethodsThe study employed convenience sampling
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Workplace Bullying Experiences of Nurses From Diverse Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Groups J. Adv. Nurs. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 David C. Mohr, Shari N. Dade, Nancy J. Yanchus, Chloe A. Bell, Sheila Cox Sullivan, Katerine Osatuke
AimTo examine nurse workplace bullying relative to diverse sexual orientation and gender identity groups.DesignObservational cross‐sectional study.MethodsUsing an annual organisational satisfaction survey from 2022, we identified free‐text comments provided by nurses (N = 25,337). We identified and themed comments for specific bullying content among unique respondents (n = 1432). We also examined close‐ended