Objectives : Despite the large number of older adults living in care homes in China, the reported prevalence of depression in such settings has varied greatly, while its pooled overall prevalence has remained unknown. In response, our systematic review and meta-analysis were designed to provide accurate, comprehensive evidence of the prevalence of geriatric depression in care homes in China. Methods

Objective The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the pooled prevalence of cognitive frailty among community-dwelling older adults and provide evidence-based support for policy-makers planning health and social care policies. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched from

Background Person-centred palliative healthcare is an important approach to maintaining and improving patients' quality of life living with a chronic non-communicable disease and their partners. Such an approach can reduce unnecessary hospitalisation, holistically address the patient and their partners' needs, and help develop an advance care plan. Objectives Assess, analyse, and synthesise the currently

Background : Mild cognitive impairment affects 36% of people aged ≥65 years in China, around 50% of whom will develop dementia within 3 years. Early intervention can slow disease progression and delay the onset of dementia; however, whether a multicomponent intervention can decelerate the progression of mild cognitive impairment remains unknown. Objective : To evaluate the effects of a multicomponent

Background Saudi Arabia is now facing a critical nursing shortage and is under considerable pressure to recruit more local nurses. However, attracting Saudi Arabian women into the nursing profession has traditionally been difficult due to religious and cultural barriers. Objectives The study was designed to provide insights into the research participants’ experiences or awareness of conflicts between

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the consequences of a patient's admission to critical care settings, causing families to face more psychosocial issues than in previous years. Thus, nurses and other clinicians need to keep abreast of interventions that support the families of critical care patients. Objective To provide evidence of nurse-led family interventions and their family outcomes

Background In home health care, language barriers are understudied. Language barriers between patients and providers are known to affect a variety of patient outcomes. How a patient's language preference influences hospital readmission risk from home health care has yet to be determined. Objective To determine if home care patients’ language preference is associated with their risk for hospital readmission

Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting are common uncomfortable symptoms experienced by patients. Besides drugs, non-pharmaceutical therapies such as herbal medicine therapy are available. Ginger has played a therapeutic role in patients undergoing chemotherapy and pregnant women, but results from postoperative patients are inconsistent. Objectives The aim of this study was to examine and evaluate

Background Nurses work in stressful and demanding settings often suffer from depression and burnout. Despite overlapping symptoms, research has been inconclusive regarding the discriminant validity of measures of burnout with regard to measures of depression. Such inconclusive discriminant validity might cause clinicians to fail to recognize and manage depression separately from burnout. Objectives

Background and objectives Although the concept of empowerment seems useful for good care and support for people living with dementia, there is a lack of understanding of the process of empowerment. Therefore, more insight is needed into the concept of empowerment, and the environment's role in the empowerment process. Research design and methods We performed an integrative literature review (PubMed

Background Accurate situation awareness has been identified as a critical component of effective deteriorating patient response systems and an essential patient safety skill for nursing practice. However, situation awareness has been defined and theorised from multiple perspectives to explain how individuals, teams and systems maintain awareness in dynamic task environments. Aim Our aim was to critically

Context Pain commonly occurs in people living with dementia but is often undertreated. Non-pharmacological interventions are a safer first-line option for pain management, but evidence-based interventions for people living with dementia have not been established. An increasing number of studies have examined the effect of non-pharmacological interventions in pain management. However, the evidence that

Background Increasingly, health professionals and patients have begun to be involved in eHealth interventions to assist in the self-management of hypertension. Therefore, this study was aimed at comparing the effect of different types of eHealth interventions (phone calls, blood pressure telemonitoring, emails, web-site, smartphone-app, short message service (SMS) and more than two eHealth interventions)

Background Mothers in Germany are entitled to midwifery care; however, they face a lack of skilled professionals. While the reliability of the access to midwifery is of great public interest, we know little about clients’ preferences. Objectives We conduct a discrete choice experiment to study preferences and willingness to accept copayment for the entire scope of midwifery care (pregnancy, delivery

Background Responding to legal medically assisted dying requests may become the most frequent form of nurses' participation in that service. Recent research has explored nurses' discrete responses to requests about or for assisted dying; however, nurses likely hold intentions for multiple responses to these requests. These intentions form patterns shaped by individual factors such as attitude and beliefs

Background Peripheral intravenous catheters are an essential medical device which are prone to complications and failure. Objectives Identify patient, provider and device risk factors associated with all-cause peripheral intravenous catheter failure as well as individual complications: phlebitis, infiltration/occlusion, and dislodgement to improve patient outcomes. Design Secondary analysis of twelve

Background : Healthcare work environments are fraught with occupational hazards that can impact nurse health as well as patient care. However, little is known about how these hazards impact nurse health during pregnancy, and the experiences of nurses in the work environment during pregnancy and upon their return postpartum. Objective : To describe registered nurses’ (RNs’) experiences of working while

Objectives The objectives of this review were to identify different technology-assisted interventions in cardiac rehabilitation, to explore and examine the effectiveness of technology-assisted cardiac rehabilitation. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods A systematic search was performed on six electronic databases: CINALH Complete, Cochrane Library, PubMed, MEDLINE via OvidSP, British

Background Health care personnel (HCP) worldwide are at-risk for contracting the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Among health care personnel, nurses are at a particularly high risk due to the physical proximity and duration of time spent providing direct care. Documenting accurate rates of COVID-19 infection and deaths among nurses worldwide has been problematic, and many countries such as the

Background Nurses play a vitally important role in promoting equitable and essential care. China undertook bold reforms in its education and healthcare systems since 1990s. The effect of these reforms on the nursing workforce has not been assessed systematically. Objective This study aims to assess the changing trends and the underlying challenges of the nursing workforce in Mainland China in the period

Background Head and neck cancer treatment destroys nerves and/or organs associated with swallowing. Previous studies have investigated the efficacy of exercises for muscles used in swallowing before treatment in reducing disuse atrophy and delaying the occurrence of muscle fibrosis. However, the rehabilitation effects of training and the optimal intervention strategy are unknown. Objectives To establish

Background In long-term care facilities, nurses’ job satisfaction predicts staff turnover, which adversely affects resident outcomes. Thus, it is important to develop a comprehensive understanding of factors affecting nurses’ job satisfaction in long-term care facilities. Objectives To analyze factors associated with job satisfaction among nurses in nursing homes from individual and organizational

Objective To critically appraise, compare, and summarize the measurement properties of existing instruments that assess self-neglect among older adults. Methods Eight electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Web of Science, PsycINFO, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang Data) were searched from their inception to September 6, 2020. The methodological

Background Misplacement of the nasogastric tube in the respiratory tract could cause serious complications and even death. Thus, nasogastric tube verification is necessary for optimal patient safety and comfort. Although end-tidal carbon dioxide detection is considered an effective approach to determine nasogastric tube location, there is a paucity of up-to-date evidence. Objectives To review the diagnostic

Background Food fortification as part of the food-first approach in nursing homes is a strategy that may increase energy and protein intake. Objectives This review aimed to determine the effect of nutrition interventions using fortification, nutrient-dense or enriched food and/or drinks on energy and protein intake in residents living in nursing homes, compared to the standard menu with or without

Background Community dwelling older adults who are care dependent are highly affected by incontinence, resulting in substantial informal caregiver burden. Understanding the experiences of these caregivers is needed to develop supportive programs that reduce caregiver burden and rates of institutionalization for care recipients. Objectives This systematic review aimed to critically appraise and synthesize

Background The development of the web survey has led to significant strides in questionnaire survey methodology, including its potential to substantially increase sample sizes at minimal costs. Despite its advantages, web surveys typically achieve lower response rates from participants compared to more conventional survey methods. Objective The aim of this review was to evaluate strategies to increase

Background Contemporary healthcare exists within a cisnormative landscape which underpins the erasure of trans persons in healthcare, health research, and health education, and results in negative experiences and poorer outcomes. Further, nurses report feeling inadequately prepared to provide affirming care to trans patients, with little guidance available to inform their practice. Objective To explore

Background Healthcare systems have widely adopted consecutive 12 h day and night shifts for nurses, but the effects of these shifts on cognition, sleepiness, and nursing performance remains understudied. Objective To determine the extent of changes in cognition and sleepiness in nurses working three consecutive 12 h shifts, quantify the respective impacts of these changes on different aspects of nursing

Background As dementia progresses, people with dementia experience many problems during mealtimes that seriously affect their physical, psychological, and social health and quality of life. Formal caregivers play an important role in optimizing mealtime care. Objective To systematically review and synthesise relevant qualitative studies exploring the experience and perceptions of formal caregivers

Background Traumatic brain injury has a significant effect on uninjured family members. Typically, this has been examined with a focus on psychopathological outcomes including stress, depression and anxiety. However, in recent years there has been increasing interest in the subjective experiences of families post-injury leading to a plethora of qualitative studies. Therefore, an in-depth examination

Background Moral distress is a complex ethical phenomenon that occurs when one is not able to act according to their moral judgement. Consequences of moral distress negatively impact nurses, patient care, and the healthcare system. There is limited evidence on specific approaches to prepare nurses to manage these ethical situations. Aim The aim of this scoping review is to identify moral distress interventions

Background Chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine are the most common disinfectants used in preoperative skin preparation. However, there is no consistent conclusion regarding the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) and bacterial culture data. Objective To assess the efficacy of chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine in the prevention of postoperative SSI and relevant bacterial data. Design Systematic

Background Better understanding of patient and family member experiences of delirium and related distress during critical care is required to inform the development of targeted nonpharmacologic interventions. Objective To examine and synthesize qualitative data on patient and family member delirium experiences and relieving factors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Design We conducted a systematic

Background The uptake of and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation remain suboptimal despite its apparent health benefits in modifying risk factors and slowing disease progression. eHealth refers to the use of information and communication technologies for health-related purposes. It is a promising approach for improving participation in cardiac rehabilitation by enabling instant contact, hypermedia

Background Empirical findings have shown significant and non-significant effects of advanced practice nursing roles within postoperative cardiac settings. The inconsistencies of the current literature preclude the identification of a significant effect of advanced practice nursing roles on patient and organizational outcomes. Objective 1) identify patient and organizational outcomes of advanced practice

Background Nurses have a very stressful and demanding job, which probably affects their health and well-being. This has resulted in a search for an optimal nurse schedule. Self-scheduling is one method to enhance flexibility and give more control to the employee. Literature on self-scheduling is scarce and mainly focused on the implementation process. So far, little is known about the long-term effects

Background Surviving critical illness can result in ongoing psychological, physical and cognitive impairments for both survivors and families. During the time from the critical illness through to the period of adaptation back to community living, families, alongside survivors, have support needs. Objectives This systematic review aimed to provide an in-depth insight into the expressed support needs

Background Pain is frequently encountered in the intensive care setting. Given the impact of pain assessment on patient outcomes and length of hospital stay, studies have been conducted to validate tools, establish guidelines and cast light on practices relating to pain assessment. Objective To examine the extent, range and nature of the evidence around pain assessment practices in adult patients who

Background Omissions in nursing care can compromise patient safety. To date, this phenomenon has been investigated almost exclusively via nurse surveys. However, such surveys restrict the range of activities which can be assessed for omissions, and patient level analysis. As an alternative, retrospective chart review methodology has been used successfully in other research fields, but not yet for omitted

Background Safe and high-quality end of life care is not always achieved in acute care hospitals. Nurses represent a key source of information about current practice, and active participants in interventions to improve end of life care in these settings. Examining the volume, type and quality of publications in this field can help to determine whether research is following a natural scientific progression

Background Mild cognitive impairment is an age-related cognitive disorder which is associated with frequent memory lapses, impaired judgement, and progressive functional decline. If untreated early, 39.2% of people with mild cognitive impairment could progress to develop dementia. However, there are currently no approved pharmacological interventions to treat the condition, which lead researchers to

Background Asthma is a common chronic condition amongst children. Poor adherence to asthma medications can increase asthma exacerbations, absence from school, healthcare utilisation and costs and decrease quality of life. Emerging evidence suggests the use of electronic adherence monitoring devices in improving children's adherence to medications. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness

Background Pressure ulcers are a common complication with a high impact on well-being and quality of life in people with impaired mobility and/or dysfunctional pain sensations. Prevention is therefore crucial. However, persons at risk seem to experience difficulties in adhering to self-management regimens that can help to prevent or diminish the development of pressure ulcers. Self-management support

Background Although important, heart failure self-care remains a challenge for many patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a nurse-led, home-based self-management psychosocial education intervention (HOM-HEMP). The primary outcome was patient's HF self-care in terms of maintenance, management and confidence. The secondary outcomes were cardiac self-efficacy, psychological wellbeing in

Background Healthcare workers are at high risk of developing mental health issues during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, there is a need for a full picture of mental health problems with comprehensive analysis among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective This review aimed to systematically identify the mental health problems among healthcare workers in

Background Case management has been developed and suggested as a method for improving the quality of dementia care by optimising care service and delivery using a feasible and cost-effective approach. However, the effects of case management for improving dementia care remain inconclusive. Aim To analyse the efficacy of case management interventions for people with dementia and their carers. Design

Background and objective Nurses are well-placed in primary care, school and community settings to identify and manage paediatric overweight and obesity. This scoping review examined what types of nurse-led interventions have been undertaken for the prevention, treatment and management of obesity and overweight in infants, children and adolescents. Design Scoping review. Data sources CINAHL, Cochrane

Background Higher staffing levels in long-term care have been associated with better outcomes for residents in several landmark studies. However previous systematic reviews found mixed results, calling into question the effectiveness of higher levels of staff. With persistent concerns about quality, rising resident acuity, and a growing demographic of seniors requiring more services, understanding

Background High level of unmet needs were reported by stroke survivors after hospital discharge. Peer support interventions may play a valuable role in the management of stroke, but the evidence is unclear. Objectives To determine the effects of peer support interventions on physical and psychosocial outcomes of stroke survivors; and to identify the key characteristics of peer support interventions

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, visiting restrictions of different extents have been implemented. However, despite the long history of visiting restrictions in health care systems, little is known about their effects. Objectives This review sought to explore the consequences of visitor restrictions in health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A systematic, integrative review

Background Performance of function-preserving hospitalization processes related to patient mobility, use of continence aids and food intake is significantly associated with outcomes in older adults. Nurses are the front-line personnel responsible for promoting performance of such processes. The degree to which nurse staffing is related to this performance is unclear. Objective To identify nurse-staffing

Background Family caregivers may experience difficulty maintaining meaningful contact with a relative with advanced dementia. Nevertheless, some family caregivers prefer to remain involved in the care of their relative after admission to a nursing home. Family involvement in the care is important but little is known about how this works in practice and what exactly is needed to improve it. Objectives

Background Chronic wounds are an increasing problem in the aging population, patients experience a lower health-related quality of life and the care for these patients is associated with high costs. Thorough wound assessments facilitate objective monitoring of wound status and progress. A wound assessment tool can guide clinicians in these wound assessments and in recording wound progress or deterioration

Background Globally, chronic disease is a leading cause of illness, disability and death and an important driver of health system utilization and spending. Continuity of care is a significant component of quality healthcare. However, an association between nurse-led services, interventions, patient outcomes and continuity of care at the primary and secondary interface as an outcome, has not been established

Background The contribution of work to positive mental health is increasingly apparent. Transition into the workplace causes a range of stressors for new graduate nurses who experience both psychological wellbeing and illbeing in their first year of practice. Objective To determine published prevalence, predictors, barriers and enablers of new graduate registered nurse wellbeing, work wellbeing and

Background Moral distress is a pervasive phenomenon that can negatively impact healthcare professionals and has been well studied in nursing populations. Much of the evidence suggests that it is associated with intention to leave high acuity areas and the profession. Despite the increasing amounts of research to explore the causes and effects of moral distress, there is limited research on interventions

Background Hospital-acquired pressure injuries cause significant harm to afflicted individuals, and financially burden hospitals. Most pressure injuries are avoidable with the use of preventative interventions. However, within acute hospital settings the effectiveness of pressure injury preventative interventions as demonstrated by high-level evidence, requires examination. Objectives Analyse the effectiveness

Background Painful oral mucositis or trismus, caused by cancer therapy, reduces patients’ willingness to maintain basic oral hygiene and eventually results in a poor oral health status. Using mouth rinses and cleaning the tongue are popular ways to improve the oral health status. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of green tea mouthwash for improving the oral health status in oral cancer patients

Background Mindful parenting is the process of bringing awareness and attention intentionally in a non-reactive and non-judgemental way to a child at any present moment. Parenting mindfulness is believed to influence parenting factors and parental psychological outcomes, child's emotional and behavioural outcomes, and family relationships. However, the efficacy of such interventions on interpersonal