Background Given the health benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers, breastfeeding has become a significant public health issue. The global growth of mobile phone usage has created new options for breastfeeding promotion, including text messaging. Objective We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of text messaging interventions on breastfeeding outcomes and to identify the efficacy moderators of

Background Need-based care is a structured and standardized model that supports formal caregivers in nursing homes in delivering person-centred care by responding with tailored non-pharmacological interventions on residents' unmet needs as well as having positive effects on behavioral and psychological symptoms on residents with dementia. However, limited resources as well as the shortage of caregivers

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Background Although swallowing exercises are a fundamental treatment for dysphagia, few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of swallowing training in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Methods We recruited 93 patients with Alzheimer's disease from three hospitals in Guangdong, China. This was a parallel armed randomized controlled trial that randomly assigned patients to intervention (n = 48)

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Background Aging and dementia are common and closely related health problems in older adults, affecting their ability to maintain a healthy diet and ultimately resulting in malnutrition. Objective In this study, we estimated the global prevalence of malnutrition and malnutrition risk in older adults with dementia. Design Meta-analysis. Data Sources. Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and

Background Hospital-acquired pressure injuries remain a significant patient safety threat. Current well-known pressure injury risk assessment tools have many limitations and therefore do not accurately predict the risk of pressure injury development over diverse populations. A contemporary understanding of the risk factors predicting pressure injury in adult hospitalised patients will inform pressure

Background Delirium is a common yet challenging condition in older hospitalized patients, associated with various adverse outcomes. Environmental factors, such as room changes, contribute to the development or severity of delirium. Most previous research has focused on preventing and reducing this condition by addressing risk factors and facilitating reorientation during hospital stay. Objective We

Background Reducing avoidable stillbirth is a global priority. The stillbirth rate in England compares unfavourably to that of some other high-income countries. Poorly-managed episodes of altered fetal movement have been highlighted as a key contributor to avoidable stillbirth, and strategies introduced in England in 2016 to reduce perinatal mortality included recommendations for the management of

Background Resident safety is an important topic for nursing home practice with up to 33 % of residents subjected to an adverse event. In spite of a large evidence base examining the relationship between nursing home staffing and resident outcomes, the findings of several systematic reviews remain inconclusive and contradicting, possibly due to methodological shortcomings. Objective The main aim of

Background Unclear illness perceptions are common in heart failure. The self-regulation model of illness behaviour highlights factors that may impact how people with chronic illness choose to cope with or manage their condition and has been used to study pre-hospital delay for stroke and acute myocardial infarction. The principles of self-regulation can be applied in heart failure to help illuminate

Background Self-help interventions are beneficial for patients with diabetes; however, related studies have reported conflicting results. To date, no study has examined the effect of self-help interventions on diabetes outcomes. Objectives To systematically evaluate the effects of self-help interventions on psychological, glycemic, and behavioral outcomes in patients with diabetes. Design A systematic

Background Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a global health concern, and nurse-led electronic health is an effective management strategy for this condition. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify current patterns and strategies for nurse-led electronic health interventions and examine the effects of nurse-led electronic health interventions for illness management in patients

Background Subjective cognitive decline is one of the first symptoms of dementia. With increasing awareness of brain health and a rising prevalence of dementia, a growing number of individuals seek medical assistance for purely subjective cognitive decline. However, only individuals with specific characteristics tend to experience clinical progression. Objectives This study aims to summarize the predictors

Background Factors that predict the quality of bowel preparation in older adults are unclear, and current guidelines do not provide specific recommendations. Objective This meta-analysis aimed to identify risk factors for inadequate bowel preparation in older patients. Methods PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and VIP databases were searched from

Background Although nurse understaffing and limited nursing work experience may affect hospital patients' risk of mortality, relatively little longitudinal patient-level evidence on these associations is available. Hospital administrative data could provide important information about the level of staffing, nurses' work experience and patient mortality over time. Objective To examine whether daily

Background Older nursing home residents are prone to develop different skin conditions at the same time, including xerosis cutis, skin tears, pressure ulcers, incontinence-associated dermatitis or intertrigo. Guidelines and recommendations mainly address these skin conditions separately. The overall aim of this study was to measure the effects of the implementation of a skincare and prevention package

Background Parenting of preterm infants presents unique challenges, particularly during their transition from hospital to home. Early discharge programs can assist parents during this critical period. However, the feasibility of delivering a family-focused online discharge program remains understudied. Objectives This study was conducted to investigate the impact of a family-focused online parenting

Background Dignity therapy is a psychotherapeutic intervention that is potentially effective in improving the well-being of patients receiving palliative care. However, the effects of dignity therapy are not well-understood. Objective We attempted to determine the effectiveness of dignity therapy in palliative patients to provide evidence that dignity therapy could be used in their care. Design Systematic

Background The number of risk prediction models for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with acute stroke is increasing, while the quality and applicability of these models in clinical practice and future research remain unknown. Objective To systematically review published studies on risk prediction models for DVT in patients with acute stroke. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters are widely used in clinical practice. Despite the many advantages of peripherally inserted central catheters, unplanned removals can occur owing to irreversible complications and may have adverse consequences for patients. However, the relationship between peripherally inserted central catheter type and the incidence of unplanned removal is unclear

Background With approximately one-third of the global population exhibiting serological evidence of exposure, the hepatitis B virus remains a serious public health threat. Elimination of hepatitis B faces enormous challenges, from prevention to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term monitoring. Nurses are pivotal in optimising the hepatitis B care continuum; however, their contributions have been neglected

Background Central venous catheters are commonly used in healthcare, but they come with a range of potential complications. Over the last 15 years, an influx of securement and dressing products has been released, with unknown overall effectiveness to prevent these complications. Objective To compare the effects of dressings and securement devices for central venous catheters on a range of common complications

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Background Compassion fatigue is a syndrome resulting from long-term work-related traumatic event stress exposure of medical staff. The emergency department is considered to be a high-risk, high-intensity and high-stress work environment, with a high prevalence of trauma and violence. Nurses in the emergency department are more prone to compassion fatigue than nurses in other departments. Compassion

Background Shortages of nurses and unequal distribution of nursing staff have been huge challenges for global health services. Objectives The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of the National Nursing Development Plan on nursing human resources in China. Methods An interrupted time series design was used in this study. The data for this study were extracted from the National Health Statistics

Background Although the importance of the nurse–patient relationship in oncology is established, a consolidated body of research describing nurse–patient rapport, especially in ambulatory care, is lacking. Objectives This scoping review aimed to explore knowledge about rapport between adult patients with cancer and their nurses in ambulatory oncology care, including nurse, patient, nurse–patient dyad

Background The globally endemic hepatocellular carcinoma induced by hepatitis B highlights the need for an ultrasonography-based screening strategy to reduce the tumour burden. However, patient non-adherence due to unawareness and complex decisions in weighting uncertainties of hepatocellular carcinoma screening has continuously challenged its continuum. Objective To examine the effectiveness and process

Introduction Emergency departments play a critical role in healthcare systems internationally. Visits for emergency care continue to increase, related to poor access to primary care, the COVID-19 pandemic, and health human resource issues. International literature shows similar stressors in the emergency department. Extended wait times to see health providers lead to poor outcomes, and innovative models

Background Many people living with HIV reported poor quality of life, which was primarily due to HIV-related stigma and the lack of social support. Compared with face-to-face interventions, e-health interventions are reported to have potential to help people living with HIV improve their adherence to antiretroviral therapy, promote their management of HIV and depressive symptoms. However, in the literature

Background Home visits have often been performed for diabetes management, but with the increased use of the internet and smartphones, people are opting for telenursing as the main method for monitoring and controlling diabetes. Objective This study compares the effects of home visits and telenursing on diabetes management. Methods Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Cumulative

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Background Pressure injuries are a fundamental safety concern in older people living in nursing homes. Recent studies report a disparate body of evidence on pressure injury prevalence and incidence in this population. Objectives To systematically quantify the prevalence and incidence of pressure injuries among older people living in nursing homes, and to identify the most frequently occurring PI stage(s)

Background Peripheral intravenous catheters are the most widely used invasive device in hospitals but have serious risks. Objective To determine if a structured assessment and decision tool (I-DECIDED®) improves daily peripheral intravenous catheter assessment and care decisions. Design Prospective, interrupted time-series study. Settings Seven adult inpatient wards in three Australian hospitals. Participants

Background The global nursing shortage is complex and multifaceted. Despite the policy of increasing the number of nurses, concerns about the sustainability of the nursing workforce in Turkey continue. Aim To evaluate the relationship between unemployment anxiety, job satisfaction, and migration attitudes among Turkish nursing candidates. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1100 nursing

Objectives This study aims to systematically assess the risk factors, the overall strength of association, and evidence quality related to delirium among adults hospitalized with COVID-19. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in thirteen databases from inception to February 10, 2023. The included databases were thoroughly searched, including PubMed, Web of Science, Proquest, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL

Background Extensive research shows associations between increased nurse staffing levels, skill mix and patient outcomes. However, showing that improved staffing levels are linked to improved outcomes is not sufficient to provide a case for increasing them. This review of economic studies in acute hospitals aims to identify costs and consequences associated with different nurse staffing configurations

Background Exercise and cognitive interventions are beneficial for adults with preclinical and clinical dementia, but it is unclear whether the combination of these two components could generate synergistic benefits and what intervention designs would optimize this effect. Objectives This review aims to compare the effects of combined exercise and cognitive interventions on cognitive, psychological

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Background Recovery is a process involving empowering individuals to take control of their lives and develop meaningful and purposeful life, regardless of whether their mental health symptoms persist. Recovery-oriented practice has been widely implemented, particularly in Anglophone countries, during the past two decades. Mental health recovery in Asia is also moving towards recovery-oriented practice

Background Promoting self-care behaviours in heart failure management is an important goal and challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Using the situation-specific theory of heart failure self-care, this study examined the relationships of person-related, problem-related, and environment-related factors to self-care behaviours and the mediating role of self-care confidence in these relationships

Background Nurses work in stressful environments, and this stress has negative consequences on health. Correctional nurses experience unique job stress in their roles. However, there has been limited research exploring how the correctional environment impacts nurse health and wellbeing. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the variables of organizational characteristics (i

Objective To explore the effectiveness of ePRO-based symptom management interventions on symptom burden, quality of life, and overall survival among patients with cancer for the first time and to explore the effects of different types of these interventions. Background Since advances in screening and treatment have transformed cancer into a chronic illness rather than a fatal disease, symptom management

Background Most nursing homes in South Korea lack professional nursing services, resulting in transporting residents to hospitals for mild health problems and nursing treatment needs. While the number of nursing homes has increased, the number of registered nurses working in nursing homes has declined. In 2019, the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service launched

Background Whether implicit or explicit, professional judgement is a central component of the many nurse staffing systems implemented in high-income countries to inform workforce planning and staff deployment. Whilst a substantial body of research has evaluated the technical and operational elements of nurse staffing systems, no studies have systematically examined the role of professional judgement

Background Depression is a recognized barrier to heart failure self-care, but there has been little research on interventions to improve heart failure self-care in depressed patients. Objectives To investigate the outcomes of an individually tailored self-care intervention for patients with heart failure and major depression, and to determine whether the adequacy of self-care at baseline, the severity

Background As advanced age is a major risk factor for confusion status, delirium has become prevalent in the older population, contributing to longer hospital stays, cognitive impairment, and higher risks of complications and mortality. Compared with pharmacological methods, non-pharmacological interventions are preferred and are recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Background Managing nurses' work schedules in hospitals is challenging because employer needs, like shift changes at short notice and overtime, may conflict with nurses' desires for a predictable and stable schedule. Nurses should have a certain degree of control over their work schedules, and their supervisors should support their needs in scheduling. How perceived control over work schedules, perceived

Background The elderly patients admitted to cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) are at relatively high risk for developing delirium. A simple and reliable predictive model can benefit them from early recognition of delirium followed by timely and appropriate preventive strategies. Objective To explore the role of frailty in delirium prediction and develop and validate a delirium predictive model including

Objectives To investigate the efficacy of the Thai Health Improvement Profile intervention for preventing clinically significant weight gain in people with early stage psychosis. Methods We undertook a randomised controlled trial from 10/2018 to 05/2021. Participants with early stage psychosis (< 5 year duration) were recruited using convenience sampling from the caseloads of community psychiatric

Background Plantar temperature monitoring, along with a comprehensive preventive foot care approach, is utilized to prevent recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers. However, there is a lack of standardized protocols for individuals with diabetic foot ulcer history in low-medical resource countries. Objective This study investigated the efficacy of nurse-led, thermographic-evaluation-guided foot care in

Background As each country individually manages the COVID-19 pandemic, mass vaccination campaigns have varied considerably. Implementation campaigns often depend on nurses; however, nurses are not consistently involved in higher-level planning, prioritization, and policy development decisions. This study aimed to examine the involvement and engagement of nurses in country-level COVID-19 mass vaccination

Background Depression in older people living in residential aged care is a serious and highly prevalent health issue, with loneliness and social isolation being major contributors. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the harm visiting restrictions have on the mental wellbeing of older people in residential aged care. However, there is a need to systematically review the relationship between family visits

Background Psychological distress is a multi-factorial unpleasant experience of a psychological, social, spiritual, and/or physical nature that may interfere with one's ability to cope effectively with cancer, physical symptoms and treatment. Psychological distress is common and affects the prognosis of cancer patients. Lung cancer accounted for 11.4 % of all new cancer cases and 18 % of all cancer

Background Literature shows that the work environment is a main determinant of nurses' well-being and psychological strain; yet, the (psychological) mechanisms underlying this relationship remain understudied. Objective This study explored the underlying (psychological) mechanisms (why) and boundary conditions (when) by which characteristics present in the clinical work environment influence nurses'

Background Prolonged delays by patients in making care-seeking decisions remain a significant obstacle to the effective management of acute myocardial infarction. Objectives This study aimed to compare the effects of a theory-based cognitive–narrative intervention with those of didactic education over a 24-month period on the participants' attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge regarding acute myocardial

Background Accurately identifying patients at high risk of delirium is vital for timely preventive intervention measures. Approaches for identifying the risk of developing delirium among critically ill children are not well researched. Objective To develop and validate machine learning-based models for predicting delirium among critically ill children 24 h after pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)

Background The association between sedentary behavior and health-related outcomes has been well established, whereas it is inconclusive whether a sedentary behavior pattern is an additional risk factor for health-related outcomes independent of total sedentary time and physical activity. Objectives To determine sedentary behavior patterns and their association with risks of noncommunicable diseases

Background Depression, anxiety, and apathy are highly prevalent in older people with preclinical dementia and mild cognitive impairment. These symptoms have also proven valuable in predicting the progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, enabling a timely diagnosis and treatment. However, objective and reliable indicators to detect and distinguish depression, anxiety, and apathy are relatively