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Methodological and reporting quality of systematic reviews on aesthetics and reconstructive breast surgery: A meta‐research J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 Pedro Henrique de Mattos Cavalcante, Rafael Leite Pacheco, Carolina de Oliveira Cruz Latorraca, Alex Sandro Moreira Fragoso de Oliveira, Rachel Riera
ObjectiveTo evaluate the methodological and reporting quality of systematic reviews (SR) of randomized controlled trials on esthetics and reconstructive breast surgery.MethodsMeta‐research study with a broad search strategy was developed to retrieve all relevant systematic reviews. We evaluated the methodological and reporting guidance adopted by these reviews and assessed their adequacy to items from
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Barriers and facilitators to faecal immunochemical testing in symptomatic populations: A rapid systematic scoping review and gap analysis J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-18 Sienna Hamer‐Kiwacz, Hannah Berntsson, George Galloway, Ann‐Marie Tran, Jia Yun Tan, Daniel Hind, Matthew Kurien
AimFaecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is used to triage people with signs or symptoms of a colorectal cancer (CRC). Recent guidelines have recommended further research to improve access, uptake and return of FIT. This systematic scoping review aims to understand the barriers and facilitators to FIT testing in symptomatic patients.MethodQualitative, quantitative and mixed‐methods studies published
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Exploring context and culture in clinical reasoning medical education: A qualitative exploratory study J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-18 Erin Cameron, Holly Fleming, Rylee Mose, Sandra Monteiro
BackgroundClinical reasoning processes are complex and interwoven with culture and context. While these relationships have been explored to understand the outcomes of clinical reasoning, there has been little exploration of how to integrate these relationships when teaching and learning clinical reasoning.MethodsUsing semi‐structured interviews, this research explored the role of context and culture
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Designing an integrated care pathway for spondyloarthritis: A Lean Thinking approach J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 David Lobo‐Prat, Luis Sainz, Ana Laiz, Anna De Dios, Lalis Fontcuberta, Susana Fernández, Montserrat Masip, Pau Riera, Neus Pagès‐Puigdemont, Sandra Ros, Mar Gomis‐Pastor, Hèctor Corominas
IntroductionIntegrated care pathways (ICPs) are crucial for delivering individualised care. However, the development of ICPs is challenging and must be well designed to provide the expected benefits. Regarding this, healthcare organisations are increasingly adopting management systems based on Lean Thinking to improve their organisational processes by eliminating non‐value‐added steps. This study elucidates
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Tools for assessing the quality of life of hysterectomized women: A systematic review J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Mahdiye Taheri, Masoumeh Simbar, Abbas Ebadi, Mahrokh Dolatian
Aims and ObjectivesSince hysterectomy surgery is a major and invasive procedure, it can affect the quality of life of women in many ways. This study aimed to review and critique the psychometric properties of tools used to measure the quality of life of hysterectomized women.MethodAn advanced search was conducted in international (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, Embase) as well as national
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Factors influencing food‐related quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-05 Wenli Zhu, Yan Zhang, Linda Dong‐Ling Wang, Jiajia Li, Sicong Hou
BackgroundPeople diagnosed with Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often have severe dietary restrictions and avoidance due to the uncertainty of intestinal symptoms. Inadequate dietary intake may increase the risk of malnutrition and result in impaired food‐related quality of life (FRQoL). Few studies investigated factors influencing FRQoL in patients with IBD. This study aimed to synthesize the existing
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Clinical decision‐making process and distributive justice: The mediating role of economic analysis. Empirical evidence from Italy J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Anna Arcari, Mario Picozzi, Anna Pistoni, Davide Battisti, Silvia Ceruti
BackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic has not only tested the resilience of public health systems but also underscored the criticality of allocative choices on health resources. These choices, however, are not confined to health emergencies but are integral to public health decisions, which inherently grapple with limited resources. In this context, physicians play a pivotal role as the architects of clinical
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Comparison of intelligent virtual reality first‐aid training outcomes among individuals with different demographic characteristics J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Jie Pan, Yu‐Juan Liu, Chuang Yang, Peng Zeng, Tao Gong, Lu Tao, Ying Zheng, Gui‐Ying Ye, Nai Zhang
ObjectiveTo compare the outcomes of intelligent first‐aid training based on virtual reality (VR) among individuals with different demographic characteristics.MethodsA total of 50 nonmedical professional volunteers from Nanchang were conveniently sampled in March 2021. All participants underwent intelligent VR first‐aid training, and a comparative analysis was conducted by dividing them into different
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Moral nexus of unmet needs and care in person‐centred care for patients with advanced dementia in a multicultural society J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Asmat Ara Islam
RationalePatients with advanced dementia experience multifaceted vulnerabilities because of their diminished capacities for decision making. The dominant versions of person‐centred care (PCC) emphasise patient preferences and autonomy, which often undermines a recognition of their distinct unfulfilled needs. Determining whether an individual autonomy conception of personhood applies to patients with
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A bibliometric analysis of coronary heart disease impacted by work stress elements and lifestyle disease J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Chandhini Venkataraman, Mekhala Rethinam Sudha
PurposeOne psychosocial risk factor that has drawn attention is work‐related stress, although it is still unclear how exactly this risk factor relates to poor health. Prospective observational studies have found a 40%–50% raise in the incidence of coronary heart disease in those who experience chronic stress at work and in their personal lives.Theoretical FrameworkIn the recent decade, there has been
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A competency model for basic public health professionals in public health emergencies J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Yujing Cai, Jing Wang, Pinrong Ding
ObjectiveTo develop and validate a comprehensive competency model for basic public health professionals to enhance their response to public health emergencies.MethodsStaff working in basic public health institutions such as the Centre for Disease Control, community health services and township health centres were selected as the study population. Through an integrative literature review, structured
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Factors associated with discharge home in older patients admitted to emergency department observation units: Looking for a predictive scale. J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 F Javier Montero-Pérez,Inmaculada Bajo-Fernández,Juan González-Del Castillo,Guillermo Burillo-Putze,Javier Jacob,Sira Aguiló,Pascual Piñera-Salmerón,Aitor Alquezar-Arbé,Cesáreo Fernández-Alonso,Pere Llorens,Jeong-Uh Hong Cho,Beatriz Casado-Ramón,Sara Gayoso-Martín,Goretti Sánchez-Sindín,María Esther Fernández-Álvarez,Patricia Gallardo-Vizcaíno,Carlos Romero-Carrete,Lluís Llauger,Verónica Vázquez-Rey
BACKGROUND The selection of patients who are going to be admitted to an emergency department observation unit (EDOU) is essential for the good management of these units, intended fundamentally to avoid unnecessary hospitalization of patients. This is especially important when dealing with older patients. It would be important to know what factors are associated with discharge home and to have a clinical
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Adoption of self‐measured blood pressure monitoring in underserved communities: Program evaluation in primary care J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Maureen Shields, Iridian Guzman, Jackie Rouse, Alvia Siddiqi, Mark J. Pletcher, Rasha Khatib
RationaleSelf‐measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring is crucial for hypertension management, yet its adoption, particularly among disadvantaged populations, remains low. ‘Love Your Heart’ is a quality improvement program providing free standard SMBP devices to hypertensive patients, aiming to enhance adoption and assess its impact on blood pressure control.Aims and ObjectivesThis study evaluates
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Reliability, validity, and sensitivity of the Chinese Life Attitude Self‐rating Questionnaire for Breast Cancer J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Kaina Zhou, Wen Wang, Fan Ning, Xiao Wang, Fang Zhao
Rationale, Aims and ObjectivesPsychometrics of the Chinese Life Attitude Self‐rating Questionnaire for Breast Cancer (LASQ‐BC) has not yet been conducted in a larger sample of women with breast cancer. This study aimed to examine the reliability, validity, and sensitivity of the LASQ‐BC in Chinese mainland female breast cancer patients.MethodThis is a cross‐sectional study. Reliability was determined
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The effect of nurses' attitudes towards evidence‐based nursing on the level of compliance with isolation measures in nurses caring for liver transplant patients J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Kapıkıran Gürkan, Şerafettin Okutan, Seher Çevik Aktura, Remziye Cici
ObjectiveLiver transplant recipients are at a high risk of infection during the first month. Therefore, it is crucial to implement isolation measures correctly to prevent the spread of nosocomial infections. Evidence‐based practices and proper implementation of isolation measures can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality. The study aimed to investigate the impact of nurses' attitudes towards
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Nurses' perspectives and experiences on medical errors: A qualitative study J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Ayşegül Yılmaz, Betül Sönmez
IntroductionMedical errors are among the most important factors that threaten patient safety. Therefore, nurses' perspectives and experiences about medical errors are important for this manner.AimsThe aim of this study was to determine in depth the perspectives and experiences of nurses related to how they define medical error, as well as its causes, management and reporting.DesignThis descriptive
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Investigation of the relationship between gross motor maturation from 1 to 18 months and preschool gross motor performance in at‐risk infants J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Ozge Karanlik, Gonul Acar, Semih Ayta
BackgroundAt‐risk infants are predisposed to major and minor neurodevelopmental disorders due to various biological and environmental factors.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between gross motor maturation from 1 to 18 months and gross motor performance in the preschool period, as well as the risk of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in at‐risk infants, referred to
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Health‐related quality of life and its association with disease activity/functional status in rheumatoid arthritis: A cross‐sectional study from South India J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Madhumitha Haridoss, Bhavani Shankara Bagepally, Krishnamurthy Venkataraman, Sudha Rani Purushothaman
BackgroundRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease with chronic pain that gradually becomes incapacitating and negatively influences the health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). This study estimates HRQoL in RA using the EuroQol five dimensions (EQ‐5D) tool and its association with functional status and disease activity.MethodsRA patients (n = 320) aged above 18 years, visiting outpatient
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Impact of a clinical decision support system on identifying drug‐related problems and making recommendations to providers during community pharmacist‐led medication reviews in Ontario, Canada: A pilot study J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Karen Riley, Katherine Yap, Gaelan Foley, John Lambe, Sean Lund
ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) to identify drug‐related problems (DRPs) during community pharmacist medication reviews.DesignPilot 3‐phase (group), open‐label study.Setting and ParticipantsTwo community pharmacies in Sarnia, Ontario, with pharmacists providing medication reviews to patients.Study ProceduresFive pharmacists participated in three phases (groups)
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The CONECT‐6 case‐finding tool to identify patients with complex needs: A few tips to promote understanding J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-12 Émilie Angrignon‐Girouard, Charlotte Schwarz, Dana Howse, Kris Aubrey, Mathieu Bisson, Maud‐Christine Chouinard, Laura Dickinson, Shelley Doucet, Marie‐France Dubois, Olivier Dumont‐Samson, Catherine Hudon
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SunCloud: A mobile application for children with urinary incontinence J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Ayfer Acikgoz, Merve Cakirli, Baran Tokar, Ozer Celik
Background and AimUrinary incontinence is an important problem with potentially adverse effects on the psychological, social and personality development of children. Today, with the developing technology, the use of information and communication technologies such as wearable technology, message services and mobile applications has become widespread in solving health problems. In this study, it was
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Medical narrative ability and humanistic care ability of Chinese clinical nurses: The mediating role of empathy ability J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Yiting Yu, Xia Wan, Changxian Sun, Yan Ji, Xiaozhu Zhao, Yinghua Cai, Xiaodong Cao
AimsTo investigate the relationship between medical narrative ability and humanistic care ability among Chinese clinical nurses, examining the potential mediating role of empathy.BackgroundIn the context of the bio‐psychosocial medical model and humanistic nursing care, understanding the core competencies of medical narrative ability, empathy and humanistic care in nursing is crucial. This study explored
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End‐of‐life care for the devout Jewish patient J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Jennifer Eitingon, Danielle Doberman, Zackary Berger, Corey Xavier Tapper
RationaleThe Joint Commission emphasizes the importance of cultural competence and effective communication in quality medical care, particularly during end‐of‐life (EOL), when decisions are influenced by diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. For Orthodox Jewish patients, the philosophical framework used for EOL decision‐making may conflict with that used in traditional Western medical ethics
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Recommendations for managing adults with chronic non‐cancer pain in primary care: A systematic clinical guideline review J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Olena Mazurenko, Emer O'Brien, Anna Beug, Susan M. Smith, Caroline McCarthy
RationaleChronic non‐cancer pain (CNCP) is a leading driver of disability. Primary care clinicians treat most patients with CNCP. Yet, they are often unable to identify appropriate pain treatments, mainly due to concerns about the safety and effectiveness of available medications. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) can be useful tools to guide primary care clinicians in selecting pain treatments based
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Evaluation of community pharmacists' knowledge, practice and barriers towards diabetes management in Asir region, Saudi Arabia J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Heba H. Salem, Naglaa S. Bazan, Waad Al Addal, Mona Alkhmash, Mashael Abu Bana, Sumayah M. Al Awad, Hind S. Asiri, Samar D. Alwadei, Arwa Khaled
Rationale, Aims and ObjectivesDiabetes mellitus is a global serious health problem that has a clear negative impact on economy. The high prevalence of diabetes worldwide urges for prevention and educational programs. Engagement of community pharmacists in offering various diabetes care services enables delivery of quality of care for patients and could play key role in diabetes management. The current
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Relationship between perceived social support and stoma self‐efficacy in permanent colostomy patients: A correlational study J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Fatma Zehra Aker, Ebru Karazeybek
AimIn the context of adjusting to life with a permanent colostomy, this study explored how perceived social support from family, friends and others influences patients' self‐efficacy in managing their stoma and engaging with their social lives.MethodsThe study employed a descriptive, correlational design to investigate the relationship between social support and self‐efficacy in 94 colostomy patients
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Influential factors of adherence to inhalation drug therapy in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Li Zheng, Haiyan Sun, Qi Chen, Xin Xie, Hong Jin, Ye Ding
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the influential factors of adherence to inhalation drug therapy (IDT) in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).MethodsA total of 243 patients with stable COPD who visited the chronic disease clinic of the respiratory department of our hospital between April 2022 and October 2022 were selected as participants using the convenience
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The relationship between nurses' burnout status and their intention to leave during the COVID‐19 pandemic process J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Gökçe Dinçer, Birsen Altay
AimThe aim of this research is to determine the relationship between nurses' burnout status and their intention to leave the job during the COVID‐19 pandemic.Materials and MethodsThe population of the descriptive study, which seeks a relationship, consists of nurses working in State Hospital, the sample consists of 213 nurses who agreed to participate in the research between April 2021 and August 2021
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Inspecting the links: Knowledge, evidence and value in healthcare J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Michael Loughlin
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Reducing turnaround time for routine outpatient biochemical tests through Lean Six Sigma: A case study in China J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Xinzhe Zhao, Xiaoping Qin, Yuli Miao
BackgroundRoutine clinical biochemistry tests are crucial for clinical diagnostics and play a key role in enhancing outpatient turnover efficiency and patient satisfaction. This study aimed to implement Lean Six Sigma in the biochemistry laboratory of a hospital in China to improve efficiency and quality by reducing turnaround time.MethodsThe study was conducted from January to December 2023, using
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Climate change and the pivotal role of health professionals J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Patricia Huston
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A many‐facet Rasch measurement model approach to investigating objective structured clinical examination item parameter drift J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-29 Karen Coetzee, Sandra Monteiro, Luxshi Amirthalingam
RationaleObjective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are widely used for assessing clinical competence, especially in high‐stakes environments such as medical licensure. However, the reuse of OSCE cases across multiple administrations raises concerns about parameter stability, known as item parameter drift (IPD).Aims & ObjectivesThis study aims to investigate IPD in reused OSCE cases while accounting
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Perspectives of paediatric providers on antibiotic stewardship in a high‐prescribing rural region J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-29 Bethany A. Wattles, Kyle B. Brothers, Carla A. Rich, Lesa Ryan, Michael J. Smith
PurposeUnderstanding drivers of antibiotic use is key to limiting the development of antimicrobial resistance. Outpatient antibiotic prescribing rates vary substantially across and within states. Kentucky is one of the highest prescribing states, and the southeastern region has rates that are drastically higher than the national average and urban areas of the state. We sought to examine provider perceptions
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The impact of limited English proficiency on oncological outcomes in the United States: A systematic review J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-29 Kierstyn M. Smith, Camille R. Rogers, Olawale O. Akinola, Natalie A. Holbert, Heather B. Blunt, Renata W. Yen
BackgroundThe increasing number of immigrants in the United States (U.S.) has resulted in more patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). LEP contributes to patient‐provider language discordance, which may impact oncologic health outcomes.ObjectivesTo assess the effects of LEP compared to English proficiency (EP) for oncological outcomes in adult cancer patients in the United States.Search MethodsWe
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Development and validation of a predictive score for diagnosing prostate cancer in primary care J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Francesco Lapi, Ettore Marconi, Iacopo Cricelli, Alberto Sobrero, Andrea Salvetti, Salvatore Campo, Claudio Cricelli
BackgroundProstate cancer (PCa) represents the fifth cause of death in the male population worldwide. The prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) test demonstrated poor accuracy to assess the presence of PCa. Thus, the PSA testing paradigm should be moved from the systematic screening approach to the early identification of men who are harbouring clinically significant disease. Accurate clinical‐based tools
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Cross‐cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of the Smombie Scale for Adolescents J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Ebru Sönmez Sari, Zeynep Temel Mert, Vahide Semerci Çakmak, Pelin Sevgil Atli
BackgroundSmombie has become an important problem especially in terms of adolescent health. The aim of this study was to translate the Smombie Scale for Adolescents (SSA) into Turkish and to examine its psychometric properties.MethodsThis study has a methodological design. The study was conducted between March and April 2024. The sample of the study consisted of 430 adolescents. The data were collected
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The effect of breastfeeding education with digital storytelling on fathers' breastfeeding self‐efficacy J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Feyza Aktaş Reyhan
RationaleThere is growing evidence that fathers play an important role in the breastfeeding process and that fathers need education about breastfeeding. In our age of rapidly developing technology, the use of new teaching techniques in the education of fathers will provide more effective results.AimsIn this study, the effect of breastfeeding education given with digital storytelling method on fathers'
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To reveal the unseen low‐hanging fruit: A multi‐method study of Indonesian hospital pharmacist perception regarding the implementation of injection‐to‐oral conversion activity J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Tunggul Adi Purwonugroho, Laksmi Maharani, Nia Kurnia Sholihat
IntroductionPrevious studies have demonstrated that the adoption of injection‐to‐oral conversion strategies in hospitalised patient yields both clinical and economic benefits. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive description of the current state of implementation and evaluate the perspectives of hospital pharmacists to guide future initiatives towards conversion implementation
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The effect of music on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during nonstress testing J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Handan Özcan, Suna Oral, Şehma Kuruay, Banu Müşerref Yilmaz
ObjectiveTo determine the effect of instrumental music played during Nonstress Test (NST) on pain, anxiety and satisfaction.MethodsThis research was planned as randomised controlled. The sample of the study consists of 64 pregnant women. In data collection, a survey form containing socio‐demographic characteristics, State‐Trait Anxiety Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Evgeny Grinko‐Valse piece
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Comparison of forearm and intra‐arterial blood pressure measurements according to body and arm positions in obese patients J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Elif Günay Ismailoğlu, Hakan Aygün, Seda Şahan, Eda Ergin, Eliz Geçtan
RationaleNoninvasive blood pressure (BP) monitoring is very important also difficult for accurate diagnosis and monitor of obese patients.AimsThe study aimed to assess the agreement between forearm arm BP and intra‐arterial BP values in a different body and arm positions in obese patients.MethodsThe descriptive study was carried out on 60 intensive care patients with a body mass index above 30 kg/m2
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Prognosticating global functional outcome in the recurrent ischemic stroke using baseline clinical and pre‐clinical features: A machine learning study J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Tran Nhat Phong Dao, Hien Nguyen Thanh Dang, My Thi Kim Pham, Hien Thi Nguyen, Cuong Tran Chi, Minh Van Le
Background and PurposeRecurrent ischemic stroke (RIS) induces additional functional limitations in patients. Prognosticating globally functional outcome (GFO) in RIS patients is thereby important to plan a suitable rehabilitation programme. This study sought to investigate the ability of baseline features for classifying the patients with and without improving GFO (task 1) and identifying patients
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Pain sensitisation in patients with sickle cell disease: A preliminary study J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Ailyn Garcia‐Hernandez, Pablo de la Coba, Raúl J. Martinez‐Triana, Gustavo A. Reyes del Paso
BackgroundResponses to experimental pain have suggested central and peripheral sensitisation in adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Recent studies have proposed an algometry‐derived dynamic measure of pain sensitisation, slowly repeated evoked pain (SREP), which is useful in the discrimination of painful conditions related to central sensitisation. Pain and fatigue are two symptoms that
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Patient participation—18 months of patient and staff perspectives in kidney care: A mixed methods study addressing the effects of facilitating staff person‐centredness J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Caroline Hurtig, Liselott Årestedt, Fredrik Uhlin, Ann Catrine Eldh
RationalePatient participation should encapsulate the individual's resources and needs, though such standards remain rationed for people living with a long‐term health concern like kidney failure.AimsTo illustrate what patient participation signified to patients and staff in kidney care, and whether an agreed or disagreed conceptualisation occurred over time, evaluating the influence of two study‐specific
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Epidemiological analysis of blood donors from college students in Hefei city J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Qian qian Sun, Mao hong Bian
RationaleCollege students represent a unique demographic group as they are adults no longer under direct parental care, yet often lack the institutional health support available to more established members of society, which can lead to their health needs being neglected, despite their substantial contributions to blood donation. The objective of this study is to shed light on the health status of college
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Is evidence‐based practice justified?—A philosophical critique J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Henrik Berg
BackgroundEvidence‐based practice is the principle governing a range of healthcare practices and beyond. However, it has suffered from a lack of philosophical rigour. This paper sets out to analyse the epistemological basis of evidence‐based practice.MethodThe paper uses a conceptual analysis. First, it describes the implicit epistemology at work in evidence‐based practice. Second, it evaluates the
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Screening system for the detection of unknown or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in a tertiary hospital: A retrospective study J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-15 Inés Borrego Soriano, Beatriz Barquiel Alcalá, Óscar Moreno Domínguez, Ana Laila Qasem Moreno, Elena García Pérez de Sevilla, Noemí González Pérez de Villar
RationaleHospitalization may be a valuable chance for the detection of unknown and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM). There is a screening tool at our hospital: in case of high inpatient plasma glucose level, an A1c value is added if no available from the last 3 months.Aims and ObjectivesOur objective was to analyse the population with A1c ≥ 9% detected through this system from 2021 to 2023.Materials
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Factors affect knowledge, attitudes, and practices in colorectal cancer screening: A systematic review J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Shaista Rehman, Kouthar Sulaiman Al‐Alawi, Moon Fai Chan, Said A. Al‐Busafi, Adhari AlZaabi, Mustafa Al‐Hinai, Mohammad Al‐Masqari, Asem Shalaby, Mohammed Al‐Azri
ObjectivesThis review aimed to synthesize the available evidence on exploring various factors that affect knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.MethodsA systematic search across five databases was performed to identify factors influencing KAP scores towards CRC screening. The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct the literature search, and the time spanned
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Parents' experiences on handling paediatric anticancer drugs at home after an educational intervention J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Ranaa Akkawi El Edelbi, Staffan Eksborg, Ulrika Kreicbergs, Malin Lövgren, Jennie Ekman, Synnöve Lindemalm
BackgroundThe shift of treatment of paediatric cancer patients to include more care at home puts a lot of pressure on health care professionals (HCPs) to prepare and train parents on safe and correct drug handling at home. Parents must take in and understand the information presented to them while coping with their own fear related to their child's cancer diagnosis. In Sweden, parents are expected
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Health technologies for tackling client absenteeism in primary and secondary care services J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Liandra Brasil Pires, Igor Lucas Pinheiro Lima, Thais Oliveira Santos Alves, Danillo de Menezes Araújo, Jeffersson Santos, Flávia Janólio Costacurta Pinto da Silva
BackgroundTackling client absenteeism in primary and secondary care settings is crucial to ensure the continuity of care for individuals, families and communities, as well as preventing waste of resources within healthcare systems.MethodologyThis article is an integrative review to identify advancements in health technologies that address client absenteeism in primary and secondary care. The databases
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Staff and client preferences for the design and delivery of an outcomes monitoring system in a mental health service J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Philip J. Batterham, Melonie Martin, Alison L. Calear, Nicolas Cherbuin, Madeline Romaniuk, Michelle Banfield, Peter Butterworth, Michael Burvill, Daniel Massang
BackgroundOutcome monitoring can support the delivery of quality service that meets the needs of clients, clinicians and services. However, few studies have examined client or staff perspectives on the design and implementation of outcomes monitoring within a service. Implementation of outcomes monitoring requires understanding the preferences and expectations of relevant stakeholders.ObjectiveInformed
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The facilitators and barriers to implementing virtual visits in intensive care units: A mixed‐methods systematic review J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Mengyao Li, Tian Shi, Juan Chen, Jiali Ding, Xianru Gao, Qingping Zeng, Jingyue Zhang, Qiang Ma, Xiaoguang Liu, Hailong Yu, Guangyu Lu, Yuping Li
BackgroundVisitation has a positive effect on patients and families, yet, it can disrupt intensive care unit (ICU) care and increase the risk of patient infections, which previously favoured face‐to‐face visits. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has raised the importance of virtual visits and led to their widespread adoption globally, there are still many implementation barriers that
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In‐depth assessment of steatotic liver disease awareness in high‐risk groups J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Murat Özdede, Alper Tuna Güven, Burcu Çelik Eroğlu
ObjectivesThis study aims to determine the awareness levels and factors affecting it, along with prevalent misconceptions about Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) among participants with high‐risk indicators.MethodsA questionnaire with open‐ended questions was utilized. Participants were recruited from two general internal medicine outpatient clinics, focusing on those with high‐risk indicators for SLD
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Prehospital emergency care family satisfaction scale for care provided by emergency medical technicians: Scale development and validation J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Junpei Haruna, Shuji Uemura, Nobuyasu Hayasaka, Yukiko Taguchi, Saori Muranaka, Sachi Niiyama, Hirotoshi Inamura, Keigo Sawamoto, Hirotoshi Mizuno, Nobuaki Himuro, Eichi Narimatsu
RationaleTo date, family satisfaction with emergency medical technicians (EMTs) has only been reported through narrative statements in subjective evaluations. Although a quantitative assessment of healthcare professional satisfaction is desirable, no specific measures have been devised to assess family satisfaction with the healthcare and care provided by EMTs.Aims and ObjectivesThis study aimed to
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The effect of the Watson model‐based psycho‐educational intervention on preventing postpartum depression J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Yasemin Özhüner, Nebahat Özerdoğan
RationalePsycho‐education application is effective in reducing the risk of postpartum depression (PPD) and increasing the level of social support. The quality of care increases with the implementation of Watson's Theory of Human Caring Model (WTHCM)‐based care programs to reduce the risk of PPD.AimsThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of a psycho‐educational intervention based on the Watson model
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward cervical cancer screening among ethnic minorities in inner Mongolia, China J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Feifei Zhao, Haijun Yan, Yuhuan Liu, Xin Mu, Danchi Wang, Jianxuan Du, Jianghua Chen
AimsThis study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards cervical cancer screening among ethnic minorities in Inner Mongolia, China.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted in Inner Mongolia between May and September, 2023, and recruiting participants undergoing dual‐cancer screening. Demographic characteristics and KAP status were assessed using a self‐administered questionnaire
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Clinical decision support systems in addiction and concurrent disorders: A systematic review and meta‐analysis J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Andy Man Yeung Tai, Jane J. Kim, Jim Schmeckenbecher, Vanessa Kitchin, Johnston Wang, Alireza Kazemi, Raha Masoudi, Hasti Fadakar, Frank Iorfino, Reinhard Michael Krausz
IntroductionThis review aims to synthesise the literature on the efficacy, evolution, and challenges of implementing Clincian Decision Support Systems (CDSS) in the realm of mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders.MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review and meta‐analysis were performed. Searches conducted in databases such as MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of
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Inequality and health: Can medical practice address the consequences of inequalities? J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-08 Chris L. Peterson
BackgroundThe extent to which governments provide socioeconomic supports has been highlighted by their spending during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This has implications for patterns of inequality, in particular on exacerbating unequal health and well‐being.ResultsInequity has expanded due to neoliberalism, a market‐based approach that has endured for more than four decades. Together with COVID‐19, it has
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Restriction of visits to neonatal intensive care units in the COVID‐19 pandemic J. Eval. Clin. Pract. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-08 Zerrin Cigdem, Selver Guler, Melike Yavas Celik
AimsThe aim of this study, it examine how visits to neonatal intensive care units were made during the COVID‐19 process and how mothers were affected by this process.MethodsIn this phenomenological study, interviews were conducted with semi‐structured questions and face‐to‐face interviews with the participants. While collecting the data, both observation and interview techniques were used. A content