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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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Effectiveness of palliative care interventions on patient-reported outcomes and all-cause mortality in community-dwelling adults with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Yuan Li, Jie Li, Mei R. Fu, Rubén Martín Payo, Xiaomeng Tian, Yidan Sun, Lisha Sun, Jinbo Fang
Current evidence that supports palliative care interventions predominantly focuses on individuals with cancer or hospitalized patients. However, the effectiveness of palliative care on patient-reported outcomes and mortality in community-dwelling adults with heart failure has not been evaluated. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of palliative care interventions on patient-reported outcomes and
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Virtual reality-enhanced interventions on preoperative anxiety symptoms in adults undergoing elective surgery: A meta-analysis and meta-regression Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Sin Lun Chan, Janet Wing Hung Sit, Wen Wei Ang, Ying Lau
Virtual reality exposure and distraction are recent novel technologies for reducing preoperative anxiety symptoms. However, the effectiveness of virtual reality-enhanced interventions in adults is still controversial and has yet to be evaluated in a systematic review. The study aimed to (1) evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality-enhanced interventions on preoperative anxiety symptoms in adults
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PRISMA-COSMIN 2024: New guidance aimed to enhance the reporting quality of systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Ellen B.M. Elsman, Ami Baba, Martin Offringa, PRISMA-COSMIN steering committee
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Effectiveness of the CANCER-AIMS intervention on nutritional status and symptom management in patients with gastric cancer following gastrectomy: A randomized controlled trial Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Liping Ren, Yanan Fu, Zhonghong Wang, Chunqing Ma, Sukhee Ahn, Qinghui Meng
Dietary education and modification interventions are valuable and feasible strategies for enhancing nutritional status and managing symptoms in patients with gastric cancer following gastrectomy. In alignment with administrative policies prioritizing shorter hospital stays and enhanced postoperative self-management, the provision of a simplified nutritional management approach following gastrectomy
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The effects of a facilitator-enabled online multicomponent iSupport for dementia programme: A multicentre randomised controlled trial Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Lily Xiao, Shahid Ullah, Rujun Hu, Jing Wang, Huali Wang, Chia-Chi Chang, Timothy Kwok, Mingxia Zhu, Julie Ratcliffe, Henry Brodaty, Bianca Brijnath, Hui-Chen (Rita) Chang, Bel Wong, Yunrui Zhou, Jinjie He, Mengmeng Xia, Jhih-Yang Hong, Shirley Che, Rachel Milte
Multicomponent interventions with carers of people with dementia demonstrate positive effects on the health and quality of life for carers and care recipients. The World Health Organization's iSupport for Dementia is an evidence-based online psychoeducation programme for carers. However, the programme was mainly implemented as a self-learning tool which might have limited its positive effects on carers
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Informing or concealing — Dynamics of telling disease-related bad news among family members of older cancer patients: A qualitative study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Xiaoyu He, Jiagui Liang, Hanchang Liang, Peng Yue, Dumin Zeng, Ni Gong
With the dramatic rise in the number of older cancer patients, the question of whether or not to tell older patients of bad news becomes an urgent and common challenge. However, existing studies concentrated on the three types of disclosure decisions and their reasons, including full disclosure, partial disclosure, and avoidance of disclosure, and the evolution process and factors influencing family
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Experiences and needs of family members following sudden cardiac death: A meta-synthesis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Dan Zhang, Yiting Liu, Niu Chen, Yamin Li, Xiaofei Li
This meta-synthesis of qualitative studies aimed to explore the experiences and needs of family members of victims of sudden cardiac death. A meta-synthesis was conducted. Five databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) were searched from establishment to May 2024. From initial searches with essential keywords (sudden cardiac death, family members
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Authors' response to “Comment on Yu et al. (2024) ‘Effects of interventions to promote resilience in nurses: A systematic review’” Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Fiona Yu, Ginger Chu, Tzupei Yeh, Ritin Fernandez
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Comment on Yu et al. (2024) ‘Effects of interventions to promote resilience in nurses: A systematic review’ Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Paulo Santos-Costa, Inês F. Almeida, Rafael A. Bernardes
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External validation of the Khorana score for the prediction of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Xuan Huang, Hongxiu Chen, Sha Meng, Lihui Pu, Xueqiong Xu, Ping Xu, Shengyuan He, Xiuying Hu, Yong Li, Guan Wang
Venous thromboembolism is the leading cause of death in cancer patients, second only to tumor progression. The Khorana score is recommended by clinical guidelines for identifying ambulatory cancer patients at high risk of venous thromboembolism during chemotherapy. However, its predictive performance is debated among cancer patients. To map the applicability of the Khorana score in cancer patients
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Symptom-specific non-pharmacological interventions for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: An umbrella review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Eunhee Cho, Ji Yeon Lee, Minhee Yang, Jiyoon Jang, Jungwon Cho, Min Jung Kim
Non-pharmacological interventions are considered the first-line treatment for managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Given the heterogeneous characteristics of these symptoms, which vary for each individual and tend to fluctuate, a symptom-specific approach is necessary for providing individualized non-pharmacological interventions for people with dementia. However, clear guidelines
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Promoting resilience in mental health nurses: A partially clustered randomised controlled trial Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Kim Foster, Ian Shochet, Jane Shakespeare-Finch, Darryl Maybery, Minh Viet Bui, Ian Gordon, Kathleen L. Bagot, Michael Roche
There is a critical global shortage of nurses in mental health, with workforce attrition due in large part to workplace stressors. Proactive strengths-based interventions to strengthen nurses' capacity to manage stress and improve mental health, wellbeing and resilience may also support workforce retention. To determine the effects of a resilience-building programme on mental health nurses' coping
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The inner struggle of nurses, exploring moral distress among hospital nurses: A cross-sectional study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 Wendy H. Oldenmenger, Elke Berger, Arianne Stoppelenburg
As frontline caregivers, nurses often find themselves at the crossroads of complex ethical decisions that can significantly impact patient outcomes and their own well-being. Identifying the areas of experienced moral dilemmas in the workplace and gaining insight into the prevalence of moral distress can lead to a healthier workplace environment. This study aims to examine the frequency, intensity and
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Outcomes of advanced care management in home-based long-term care: A retrospective population-based observational study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-21 Sakiko Itoh, Takahiro Mori, Xueying Jin, Tomoko Ito, Jun Komiyama, Naoaki Kuroda, Kazuaki Uda, Rumiko Tsuchiya-Ito, Xi Vivien Wu, Kana Kodama, Hideto Takahashi, Toshihiro Takeda, Nanako Tamiya
In home-based long-term care, care management aims to facilitate the independence of community-dwelling older adults and mitigate the escalation of their care needs. We examined the association between the types of care management (advanced vs. conventional) and the progression of care needs among recipients with moderate care needs and compared care services offered in care plans between care management
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Enablers and barriers to nurse practitioners working in Australian aged care: A scoping review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-20 Micah D.J. Peters, Casey Marnie, Christopher Helms
To identify evidence reporting on nurse practitioners working in aged care in Australia and to categorise the reported factors found to be barriers or facilitators to operation in terms of establishment, sustainability, and expansion. Nurse practitioners work in a variety of aged care contexts throughout Australia but are underutilised and uncommon. Despite evidence for their effectiveness, it is unclear
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Nutritional assessment in acute stroke patients: A systematic review of guidelines and systematic reviews Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Stefano Mancin, Marco Sguanci, Desirèe Andreoli, Michela Piredda, Maria Grazia De Marinis
Dysphagia and malnutrition are major contributors to mortality in patients with acute stroke. An early assessment of nutritional status upon hospital admission is crucial to enhance clinical outcomes by reducing the associated high-risk complications. However, the fragmented nature of the existing literature makes it difficult to optimize clinical practices. This study aims to identify the best clinical
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Effectiveness of mind–body interventions in labour pain management during normal delivery: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Ruohan Wang, Jinling Lu, Ka Ming Chow
Labour pain is a common experience among women and poses risks to both the mother and neonate. Mind–body interventions have demonstrated effectiveness in diverse contexts, but their effectiveness in labour pain management remains controversial. To identify the effects of each category of mind–body interventions on labour pain management, particularly pain intensity; the use of pharmacological pain
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Feeling like an untapped resource. Experiences of working life among nurses with ADHD and/or autism: An interview study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-06 Åsa Hedlund, Malin Jordal
ADHD and autism are common and increasing neurodevelopmental disorders in the world and also occur among nurses. However, almost nothing is known about nurses with these diagnoses. To promote high-quality care provision and well-being in the nursing workforce, it is important to discover more about these nurses. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to describe how nurses with ADHD and/or autism
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Enhancing readmission prediction models by integrating insights from home healthcare notes: Retrospective cohort study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Sujin Gan, Chungsoo Kim, Junhyuck Chang, Dong Yun Lee, Rae Woong Park
Hospital readmission is an important indicator of inpatient care quality and a significant driver of increasing medical costs. Therefore, it is important to explore the effects of postdischarge information, particularly from home healthcare notes, on enhancing readmission prediction models. Despite the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning in prediction model development, current
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The effectiveness of the comprehensive geriatric assessment for older adults with frailty in hospital settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-02 Yiran Xu, Tianliang Ji, Xin Li, Yali Yang, Lishuang Zheng, Yiming Qiu, Li Chen, Guichen Li
Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is performed by a multidisciplinary team and includes systematic comprehensive team assessment and treatment. Comprehensive geriatric assessment has become a fundamental component of geriatric nursing, as a multidimensional approach is necessary to achieve the best diagnosis and therapy for older adults with frailty. The aim of our review was to analyze the
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A theoretical framework for identifying sociocultural factors that influence nurses' compliance with early warning systems for acute clinical deterioration: A cross-sectional survey Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Trudy Dwyer, Tracy Flenady, Tania Signal, Cailem Murray Boyle, Justine Connor, Danielle Le Lagadec, Belinda Goodwin, Matthew Browne
Systematic adoption of early warning systems in healthcare settings is dependent on the optimal and reliable application by the user. Psychosocial issues and hospital culture influence clinicians' patient safety behaviours. (i) To examine the sociocultural factors that influence nurses' EWS compliance behaviours, using a theory driven behavioural model and (ii) to propose a conceptual model of sociocultural
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Meaning-making of dementia caregiving: A systematic review of qualitative studies Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-27 Shuangzhou Chen, Vivian W.Q. Lou, Reynold Leung, Doris S.F. Yu
Being the backbone of informal care for people living with dementia, caregivers suffer overwhelming physical and psychological challenges in their daily caregiving experience. Proactive coping strategies to alleviate the caregiving burden are of utmost importance. Meaning-making emerges as an effective coping approach to benefit caregivers and mitigate their care burden. However, the conceptualisation
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Corrigendum to “Risk prediction models for deep venous thrombosis in patients with acute stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis” [Int. J. Nurs. Stud. 149 (2024) 104623] Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-27 Han Fu, Dongjiang Hou, Ran Xu, Qian You, Hang Li, Qing Yang, Hao Wang, Jing Gao, Dingxi Bai
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Evaluating a clinical mentorship intervention on maternal and neonatal complications in primary health facilities in Blantyre district, Malawi: A longitudinal analysis of the Global Action in Nursing program Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-26 Alden Blair, Oveka Mwanza, Miranda Rouse, Sam Magid, Luseshelo Simwinga, Modesta Phiri, Richard Malirakwenda, Anna Muller, Joyce Jere, Kimberly Baltzell
While Malawi has made great strides increasing the number of facility-based births, maternal and neonatal mortality remains high. An intervention started in 2019 provided short-course training followed by year-long longitudinal bedside mentorship for nurse midwives at seven health facilities in Blantyre district. The intervention was initiated following invitation from the district to improve outcomes
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Comparative efficacy and adherence of telehealth cardiac rehabilitation interventions for patients with cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-25 Ruru Li, Miao Wang, Shuoshuo Chen, Liqing Zhang
Traditional center-based cardiac rehabilitation had low adherence rates. With the increasing utilization of digital technology in healthcare services, telehealth can overcome common barriers to improve adherence, and some telehealth interventions have been proven safe and effective. However, it remains unclear which telehealth intervention types can maximize the efficacy and adherence for cardiac rehabilitation
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Effects of multicomponent exercise on cognitive function in persons with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-24 Zihan Wang, Xinyi Xu, Xinxin Yang, Shan Shan Wang, Yi Zhou, Yan Li
Multicomponent exercise has the potential to improve cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. However, the effects of multicomponent exercise on specific cognitive subdomains in mild cognitive impairment and the optimal combination of exercise components remain unclear. This systematic review aimed to (a) investigate the effects of multicomponent exercise on different cognitive
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Simulation-based education for teaching aggression management skills to healthcare providers in acute healthcare settings: A systematic review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-15 Marijke Mitchell, Fiona Newall, Charmaine Bernie, Amanda Brignell, Katrina Williams
Behavioural emergencies involving aggression in acute care hospitals are increasing globally. Acute care staff are often not trained or confident in their prevention or management. Of available training options simulation-based education is superior for clinical medical education and is gaining acceptance for teaching clinical aggression management skills. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic
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Physical activity levels and influencing factors among pregnant women in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-11 Wei Zhang, Le Zhang, Ping Xu, Pingping Guo, Minna Mao, Rujia Zhao, Suwen Feng
Physical activity during pregnancy has been recommended as an effective measure to prevent various pregnancy complications. However, global physical activity participation during pregnancy is not optimal, and the factors influencing physical activity participation during pregnancy need to be further investigated. In China, where there are no localized guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy
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The effect of consultations performed by specialised nurses or advanced nurse practitioners on patient and organisational outcomes in patients with complex health conditions: An umbrella review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Mieke Deschodt, Pieter Heeren, Marie Cerulus, Nathalie Duerinckx, Eva Pape, Theo van Achterberg, Annick Vanclooster, Marie Dauvrin, Jens Detollenaere, Koen Van den Heede, Fabienne Dobbels
Policymakers and researchers often suggest that nurses may play a crucial role in addressing the evolving needs of patients with complex conditions, by taking on advanced roles and providing nursing consultations. Nursing consultations vary widely across settings and countries, and their activities range from complementing to substituting traditional physician-led consultations or usual care. This
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Nursing interventions to improve care of people living with dementia in hospital: A mixed methods systematic review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-08 Elaine Moody, Heather McDougall, Lori E. Weeks, Anne Belliveau, Patricia Bilski, Marilyn Macdonald, Lane Williams, Ishani Khanna, Hannah Jamieson, Kelly Bradbury, Melissa Rothfus, Katalin Koller, Gianisa Adisaputri
There are growing numbers of people living with dementia being admitted to acute care hospitals. Hospitalization for people living with dementia can be difficult and is often associated with negative outcomes. Nurses play a significant role in shaping the hospital experience of people living with dementia, and there have been efforts to design, implement and evaluate interventions to improve nursing
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Hospital nurse staffing variation and Covid-19 deaths: A cross-sectional study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-07 Karen B. Lasater, Matthew D. McHugh, Linda H. Aiken
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Covid-19 mortality varied depending on the hospital where patients were admitted, but it is unknown what aspects of hospitals were important for mitigating preventable deaths. To determine whether hospital differences in pre-pandemic and during pandemic nursing resources—average patient-to-registered nurse (RN) staffing ratios, proportion of bachelor-qualified RNs, nurse
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Patient participation in surgical wound care in acute care settings: An integrative review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-07 Kita Liosatos, Georgia Tobiano, Brigid M. Gillespie
Surgical site infections can significantly impact postoperative recovery. Patient participation, which involves patients actively engaging in wound care, has been linked to improved healing and reduced wound complications. However, there is limited synthesis of the literature that explores the patient's role and participation in the context of surgical wound care. To explore patients' perceptions of
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Effects of dyadic care interventions for heart failure on patients' and caregivers' outcomes: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-06 Doris Sau-fung Yu, Chen Qiu, Polly Wai Chi Li, Jason Lau, Barbara Riegel
The contemporary model for managing heart failure has been extended to a patient–family caregiver dyadic context. However, the key characteristics of the model that can optimise health outcomes for both patients and caregivers remain to be investigated. This study aimed to identify the effects of dyadic care interventions on the behavioural, health, and health-service utilisation outcomes of patients
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Interventions to decrease health students' stigma toward schizophrenia: A scoping review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-06 Xi Chen, Shanshan Wang, Xiaoli Liao, Yan Li, Sau Fong Leung, Daniel Thomas Bressington
Schizophrenia is heavily stigmatized among health professionals. Given that health professional students are future members of the workforce and will provide care for people with schizophrenia, it is essential to implement interventions aimed at reducing stigma among this group. This scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize existing literature on interventions to decrease schizophrenia stigma
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Corrigendum to “Effects of peer support interventions on physical and psychosocial outcomes among stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis” [Int. J. Nurs. Stud., 121 (2021) 104001] Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-06-05 Xiaojuan Wan, Janita Pak Chun Chau, Huanyu Mou, Xu Liu
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Managing nurse redeployment during the Covid-19 pandemic, lessons for future redeployment: A qualitative study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-27 Hannah Hartley, Alice Dunning, Michael Dunn, Angela Grange, Jenni Murray, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Kerrie Unsworth, Jayne Marran, Rebecca Lawton
The mass redeployment of nurses was critical across countries necessitated by the acute health impact of Covid-19. Knowledge was limited regarding how to manage nurse redeployment or the impact that redeployment might have. Redeployment continues, particularly in response to the current staffing crisis and surges such as winter pressures. This study aims to address these gaps in evidence to inform
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The prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-25 Kun Wang, Xiang Zeng, Junwen Li, Yale Guo, Zhaolan Wang
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders significantly impact the job performance and quality of life of nursing personnel in China, necessitating an understanding of their prevalence and risk factors to enhance occupational health and improve medical safety. To systematically evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among clinical nurses in China. Systematic
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Effects of interventions to promote resilience in nurses: A systematic review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-25 Fiona Yu, Ginger Chu, Tzupei Yeh, Ritin Fernandez
Various trials are investigating the effect of digital and face-to-face interventions on nurse resilience; however, it remains unclear whether these interventions have immediate, short-term or long-term effects. The objective of the systematic review is to identify the types of interventions and assess the immediate (<3 months), short-term (3–6 months), and long-term (>6 months) effects of these interventions
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Getting midwives back to hospitals: A discrete choice experiment Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-22 Jessica Rheindorf, Christian Hagist, Christian Schlereth, Hannah Petry
There is a severe global shortage of midwives, and the situation worsens when qualified professionals leave their jobs because of inadequate working conditions. Hospitals have increasing difficulties in filling vacancies for midwives. In the case of Germany, midwives tend to give up birth assistance after an average of seven years working in delivery rooms, which are usually led by physicians. We aim
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The impact of midwife/nurse-led psychosocial interventions on parents experiencing perinatal bereavement: An integrative review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Jiaying Xie, Andrew Hunter, Linda Biesty, Annmarie Grealish
Perinatal loss is a traumatic event associated with a high risk of parents experiencing negative psychological outcomes. Despite most parents being in regular contact with midwives and nurses during the perinatal period, there is a lack of evidence which hampers these professionals from using effective psychosocial interventions with parents. This study aims to synthesise the existing evidence on the
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Workforce thresholds and the non-linear association between registered nurse staffing and care quality in long-term residential care: A retrospective longitudinal study of English care homes with nursing Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Andy Charlwood, Danat Valizade, Louise Winton Schreuders, Carl Thompson, Matthew Glover, Heather Gage, David Alldred, Chris Pearson, Julie Kerry, Karen Spilsbury
Care needs amongst 425,000 dependent older residents in English care homes are becoming more complex. The quality of care in these homes is influenced by staffing levels, especially the presence of registered nurses (RNs). Existing research on this topic, often US-focused and relying on linear assumptions, has limitations. This study aims to investigate the non-linear relationship between RN staffing
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Differences in regional distribution and inequality in health workforce allocation in hospitals and primary health centers in China: A longitudinal study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Ling-ying Wang, Zi-yi Hu, Hong-xiu Chen, Chun-fen Zhou, Meng-lin Tang, Xiu-ying Hu
In 2009, China launched a new round of healthcare reform to provide households with secure, efficient, convenient, equitable and affordable healthcare services. Healthcare reform is underpinned by three critical pillars: the health workforce, funding, and infrastructure, with reform of the health workforce being particularly significant. This study analyses the disparities in regional distribution
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Barriers and facilitators to exercise adherence in community-dwelling older adults: A mixed-methods systematic review using the COM-B model and Theoretical Domains Framework Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Yi Yang, Yajing Gao, Ran An, Qiaoqin Wan
Although the health benefits of exercise for older adults are widely recognized, physical inactivity is still common among older adults. Further clarification of the factors affecting exercise adherence is needed to develop more effective exercise interventions in community-dwelling older adults. The purposes of this study were to identify (1) barriers and facilitators of exercise adherence in community-dwelling
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Men's symptom experience throughout androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta-aggregation Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Siyuan Wu, Kun Li, Ying Zhang, Lijuan Wang, Binbin Zhu, Wei Wang
Androgen deprivation therapy is a common treatment for men with advanced prostate cancer. They have experienced many complex symptoms that affect their quality of life. However, qualitative reviews that synthesize the symptom experience for men with prostate cancer are lacking. To explore the men's symptom experience throughout androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. A qualitative evidence
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Self-rated professional competence and well-being at work after obtaining a Swedish nursing license: A longitudinal mixed-methods study of internationally and domestically educated nurses Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Denice Högstedt, Elisabet Eriksson, Inger Jansson, Maria Engström
An inclusive workplace is where everyone is supported to thrive and succeed regardless of their background. Supportive working conditions and general self-efficacy have been found to be important for nurses' perceived competence and well-being at work, however, in the context of being a nurse in a new country, research is limited. Moreover, knowledge is lacking about whether different paths to a nursing
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Comment on Chaboyer et al. (2024) ‘The effect of pressure injury prevention care bundles on pressure injuries in hospital patients’ Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Xiaoyan Xu, Zhiying Zhou, Ning Li, Gang Quan
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Authors' response to “Comment on Chaboyer et al. (2024) ‘The effect of pressure injury prevention care bundles on pressure injuries in hospital patients’” Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Wendy Chaboyer, Sharon Latimer, R D Udeshika Priyadarshani Sugathapala, Brigid M. Gillespie
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Body listening in the link between symptoms and self-care management in cardiovascular disease: A cross-sectional correlational descriptive study Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Christopher S. Lee, Sang Hui Chu, Julie Dunne, Elise Spintzyk, Giulia Locatelli, Viktoriya Babicheva, Louisa Lam, Kelly Julio, Summer Chen, Corrine Y. Jurgens
The aim of this study was to quantify relationships among symptoms, interoceptive sensibility (i.e. the conscious level of sensing, interpreting and integrating signals from the body), and self-care management behaviors (i.e. the response to symptoms when they occur) among adults with cardiovascular disease. We hypothesized that better interoceptive sensibility would increase the positive behavior-driving
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How do nurses advocate for the remaining time of nursing home residents? A critical discourse analysis Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Dayeong Kim, Sung Ok Chang
Due to the global aging trend, the number of older people who will spend the last years of their lives in nursing homes is increasing. However, nursing homes have long confronted negative social and public discourses, including stigmas on dementia and life in such facilities. Nevertheless, the remaining time of residents with dementia holds significance, for them and their families, as they seek respect
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A nursing note-aware deep neural network for predicting mortality risk after hospital discharge Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Yong-Zhen Huang, Yan-Ming Chen, Chih-Cheng Lin, Hsiao-Yean Chiu, Yung-Chun Chang
ICU readmissions and post-discharge mortality pose significant challenges. Previous studies used EHRs and machine learning models, but mostly focused on structured data. Nursing records contain crucial unstructured information, but their utilization is challenging. Natural language processing (NLP) can extract structured features from clinical text. This study proposes the Crucial Nursing Description
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Intensity-specific physical activity measured by accelerometer and the risk of mortality among individuals with cardiometabolic diseases: A prospective study from the UK Biobank Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-08 Yunyun Liu, Yao Yang, Hanzhang Wu, Honghao Yang, Liangkai Chen, Feifei Sun, Yang Xia
While the health benefits of physical activity for general population are well-recognized, the prospective associations of physical activity volume and intensity with mortality among cardiometabolic disease individuals remain unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the associations of accelerometer-measured intensity-specific physical activity with mortality risk among population with
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Interventions that support novice nurses' transition into practice: A realist review Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 Heleen C. Melissant, Rick R.A. Hendriks, Ellen J.M. Bakker, Jos H.A.M. Kox, Natasja Rietveld, Harald S. Miedema, Pepijn D.D.M. Roelofs, Kim J. Verhaegh
Many transition-to-practice programs have been developed to support novice nurses during their first years into practice. These programs report improvements in retention, wellbeing and clinical competence, but the driving mechanisms of these interventions remain largely unclear. To identify how transition-to-practice programs for novice nurses work and in what contexts they work successfully. A realist
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The effect of developmental care on the length of hospital stay and family centered care practice for very low birth weight infants in neonatal intensive care units: A cluster randomized controlled trial Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-05 Research Group of Developmental Care for Very Low Birth Weight Infants in China, TianChan Lyu, Ruming Ye, Li Ling Li, Li Li Zhang, Juan Xiao, Yue Lan Ma, Fang Li, Hui Rong, Dan Liu, Hua Wang, Yan Wang, Wei Wei Gu, Yan Xuan, XiaoChun Chen, Qiao Ling Fan, Yun Fei Tang, Xiang Hui Huang, An Qin, Yi Li Zhang, Yalan Dou, Xiao Jing Hu
Despite previous studies suggesting that developmental care can provide benign stimulation to promote neural development of newborns, more evidence is needed regarding the other clinical benefits of developmental care. To evaluate the effect of implementing developmental care on the length of hospital stay, the improvement of care practice in neonatal intensive care units, as well as the short-term
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Comment on Su et al. (2024) ‘Assessing question characteristic influences on ChatGPT's performance and response-explanation consistency: Insights from Taiwan's Nursing Licensing Exam’ Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-04 Kunming Cheng, Zaijie Sun, Chengliang Yin, Haiyang Wu
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Beyond stages: Comment on Tan et al. (2024) ‘Stages of readiness for advance care planning: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence rates and associated factors’ Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Clémence Coupat, Emilie Allard
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Combined healthy lifestyle behaviours and incident dementia: A systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of cohort studies Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Yinyan Gao, Zixuan Zhang, Jinlu Song, Ting Gan, Yali Lin, Mingyue Hu, Irene Xinyin Wu
The associations of combined healthy lifestyle behaviours and incident dementia have not been systematically reviewed and the dose–response relationship was uncertain. To evaluate the associations of combined healthy lifestyle behaviours with incident dementia and other cognitive outcomes, assess the dose–response relationship between the number of lifestyle behaviours and incident dementia, and summarise
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Corrigendum to ‘Effects of the low-speed continuous infusion catheter technique on double-lumen central venous catheters: A randomized controlled trial’ [Int. J. Nurs. Stud. 151 (2024) 104676] Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-29 Mian Zhou, Shan Dong, Jinghui Zhang, Yuping Liu, Liuliu Zhang, Junxia Xu, Ying Yang, Yulan He, Kaiping Wu, Yuan Yuan, Wenqin Lin, Wenxia Bian, Juan Li, Chunli Chen, Youhua Xue, Tingting Tao, Yubiao Kang, Lulu Sun, Ling Yuan, Cuirong Xu
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Low-value health care, de-implementation, and implications for nursing research: A discussion paper Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-25 H. Beks, S. Clayden, A. Wong Shee, E. Manias, V.L. Versace, A. Beauchamp, K.P. Mc Namara, L. Alston
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Willingness to pay for improved working conditions of nurses: Results from a factorial survey experiment in Germany Int. J. Nurs. Stud. (IF 7.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Richard Wolff, Anna Heusler, Max Kunaschk, Christopher Osiander
Many countries face substantial shortages of skilled nurses. With an aging population and global demographic changes, developing a skilled workforce of nurses has become one of the central challenges for public health care. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated labor shortages, which pose a threat to the quality of publicly provided health care. Improving nurses' working conditions could be