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The Effect on Constipation of Abdominal Massage Applied to the Elderly in the Nursing Home: A Randomized Controlled Experimental Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-05 Onur Çetinkaya,Özlem Ovayolu
The aim of this study was to evaluate how abdominal massage affects the constipation of the elderly in the nursing home. This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted with an intervention group ( n = 30) and a control group ( n = 31) in the nursing home of a government institution. A 15-minute abdominal massage was applied to the intervention group once a day, 5 days a week for 1 month
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Effects of Positive Psychological Interventions on Psychological Outcomes, Quality of Life, and Inflammation Biomarkers in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-05 Yongchun Liang,Yunhua Li,Mingming Zhou
This meta-analysis aimed to systematically evaluate the effects of positive psychological interventions on anxiety, depression, stress, mindfulness, hope, quality of life, and disease activity, as well as inflammation biomarkers, in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Databases such as Cochrane Library, PubMed, EBSCO, Embase, Web of Science, China Biomedical Literature Database, China Knowledge
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Anxiety and Work Disability in Patients With Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study From a Single Center. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Thomas Marcon,Greta Lorenzon,Renzo Zanotti,Matteo Danielis
Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) are chronic diseases that are associated with an inflammatory process with unclear etiology and occur in genetically predisposed individuals. In this study, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatic disease (RD) were examined. The aim of the research is to evaluate the relationship between IMID and state anxiety and work impairment in patients. A cross-sectional
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Fecal Microbiota, Live-jslm (RBL; REBYOTA®) for Prevention of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection: What Gastroenterology Nurses Need to Know. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Candace Cotto,Kathy Baker,Echo Fallon,Sharon Rimon
Live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) such as fecal microbiota, live-jslm (RBL) are becoming more frequently administered in gastroentintestinal (GI) care settings. As a result, GI nurses must be knowledgeable about and skilled in their administration of LBPs. RBL is a single-dose, rectally-administered, microbiota-based LBP suspension indicated for prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection
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Patients' Experiences of Health After Surgical Treatment for Paraesophageal Hernia Grades III and IV: An Interview Based Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Berith Wennström,Susan Lindberg,Johanna Svensson,Elin Larsson,Helen Stensby,Per-Anders Larsson
Surgery is the only available treatment for the longstanding chronic symptoms associated with large paraesophageal hernias except for reflux disease. The aim of this study was to illuminate how patients who previously suffered from grade III-IV hiatal hernia experience their life and health 2-6 months after surgery. The study is based on semi-structured interviews with 17 patients who received elective
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Management of Perianal Fistulas Associated with Crohn Disease: A Nurse's Perspective. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Kay Greveson,Ola Haj,Ailsa Hart,Parnia Geransar,Oded Zmora
Crohn disease perianal fistulas are associated with considerable morbidity and impaired quality of life. Nurses who specialize in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) play a vital role in the management of Crohn disease perianal fistulas from diagnosis to long-term care; however, there is little evidence available to inform Crohn associated perianal fistula management strategies for nurses. This narrative
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Continuous Capnography for Early Detection of Respiratory Compromise During Gastroenterological Procedural Sedation and Analgesia. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Stacey C Tobin
Gastroenterology nurses working across a variety of clinical settings are responsible for periprocedural monitoring during moderate to deep procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) to identify signs of respiratory compromise and intervene to prevent cardiorespiratory events. Pulse oximetry is the standard of care for respiratory monitoring, but it may delay or fail to detect abnormal ventilation during
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IT'S OUR TIME! WHAT'S YOUR LEGACY? Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Peter Stoffan
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Cytomegalovirus Infection or Gastric Cancer? A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Ahmad Hormati,Mahdiieh Ghoddoosi,Mohammad Reza Pashaei,Mohammad Amin Habibi,Sajjad Ahmadpour
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Diagnosis of Unresectable Primary Hepatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor by Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Combined With Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Qingqing Lu,Yang Jiang
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Effects of Cannabis Use on Sedation Requirements for Endoscopic Procedures: A Replication Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Llewellyn Dawn Smith,Wendy Pelton,Merri K Morgan
On July 1, 2021, cannabis became legal in Virginia for adults 21 years of age and older. Cannabis consumption may have significant implications for outcomes related to medical care, including procedural sedation. The purpose of this study was to determine whether self-reported cannabis consumption has any relationship to sedation medication requirements during endoscopic procedures. A retrospective
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Disability, Physical Activity, and Their Correlates in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Portuguese Cross-Sectional Survey. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Cândida G Silva,Mariana Santulhão,Alícia Serrado,Mariana Soares,Nuno Morais
Knowledge about disability and physical activity is critical for enhancing self- and clinical management of inflammatory bowel disease, but the interplay between the two is unknown. This study aimed to explore the correlates of disability and physical activity in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in 2019 in Portuguese patients (n = 108) capturing
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Spread the Word: No Amount of Alcohol is Safe! Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Linda Morrow,Beverly Greenwald
Excessive use of alcohol is prevalent in the United States, and there are a variety of adverse health effects. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study determined that no amount of alcohol is safe. The American Cancer Society's 2020 guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention is their first to advise that "it is best to not drink alcohol." There is a need for
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Incidence of Enteral Nutrition-Related Diarrhea Among Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Units. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Manar AlElaimat,Jafar Alasad Alshraideh,Muhammad W Darawad
Enteral nutrition is a common nutritional modality in intensive care units. Despite its valuable benefits, it has many complications among which diarrhea is the most important. However, the incidence of enteral nutrition-related diarrhea is variable in the literature, with no established baseline in Jordan. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of enteral nutrition-related diarrhea
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Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Nurses in China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Hongyuan Liu,Jie Chen,Xiangning Li,Juan Pang,Yajun Gao,Juan Gao,Yuan Yuan,Xiaoping Yu,Yaoyao Li,Yu Zhang
The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of irritable bowel syndrome among nurses in order to update the epidemiological data. A questionnaire survey was administered to 1,325 clinical nurses. We used a questionnaire for demographic information, the IBS Severity Scoring System, the IBS Quality of Life questionnaire, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
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Focus on Membership: Growing Our Specialty. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Kathy Baker
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Surgical Treatment After Conversion Therapy in a Patient With Massive Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-06-03 Liyue Fu M M,Jiuliang Jiang M M,Meng Liu M M,Junjun Li M M,Haitao Zhu M D
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RIGHT ILIAC VEIN COMPRESSION CAUSED BY TERMINAL ILEUM PENETRATION OF THE PSOAS IN A PATIENT WITH CROHN'S DISEASE. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-06-03 Yavuz Cagir,Ilhami Yuksel
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ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION: SGNA MEMBER PERSPECTIVE: IS THERE A NEED FOR A NEW ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION? Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Linda Daniels
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INTIMIDATION IS NOT THE KEY: SUPPORTING LEADERS THROUGH A JUST CULTURE FRAMEWORK. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01
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ROLE OF THE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE IN REMOVAL OF AN INTRAOPERATIVE IATROGENIC ESOPHAGEAL FOREIGN OBJECT. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Canan Salman Önemli
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Infant Oral Candidiasis and Bottle Cleaning Methods: A Descriptive Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01
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The Effect of Radiation on Nurses Working in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Rabia Görücü,Tuluha Ayoğlu,Rahşan Kaplan Aydin
The ionizing radiation used during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can have harmful effects on patients and staff. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of radiation on nurses working in an ERCP unit. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was completed between June and August 2022 with the voluntary participation of 114 ERCP nurses. The data were collected using WhatsApp
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Sarcopenia and Its Influencing Factors in Patients With Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Ying Zhang,Yongjian Zhu
Sarcopenia can lead to more postoperative complications and poorer prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer; however there is limited research exploring the incidence and influencing factors of different stages of sarcopenia in patients with colorectal cancer. We investigated 312 patients with colorectal cancer. Sarcopenia was determined by measuring muscle mass, grip strength, and gait speed.
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Integrated Virtual Care for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Qualitative Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Louise Babikow,Tonks N Fawcett,Elizabeth Pfeifer,Sameer Berry
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects approximately one in 10 people in the United States (Defrees & Bailey, 2017). Despite the high prevalence of IBS, the medical community struggles to effectively understand, diagnose, and treat this disorder (Ankersen et al., 2021). In recent years, an increasing number of health-tech companies have emerged to offer integrated treatment of IBS
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WRITING CLINICAL ARTICLES: IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01
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National Trends and Predictors of Opioid Administration in Patients Presenting With Abdominal Pain to the Emergency Department (2010-2018). Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Mohamad Aghaie Meybodi,Vraj Shah,Reena Razdan,Kamal Amer,Sushil Ahlawat
Given the current opioid crisis, in this study, we assess the national trend and factors associated with opioid administration for patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal pain. This is a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted using the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from 2010 to 2018. Weighted multiple logistic regression was applied to assess the independent
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Infant Oral Candidiasis and Bottle Cleaning Methods: A Descriptive Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Patricia Stoltz,Tamara Bavousett
As manufacturers produce bottles with additional parts, such as an anticolic straw, cleaning time increases. Increased cleaning time potentially decreases cleaning effectiveness and, thus, increases the chance for thrush. This study explored the relationship between the number of bottle parts and cleaning methods for bottle-fed-only infants (<13 months) presenting with oral candidiasis. After obtaining
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Illness Perceptions as a Predictor of Symptom Cluster Trajectories in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Latent Growth Mixture Model. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Shen Zhijia,Xi Meijuan,Zhou Yanting,Li Fang,Fan Minyu,Chen Ruirui,Chen Li,Zhong Jingyan,Yin Limei
The aims of this study were to (a) identify the trajectory of symptom clusters in patients with inflammatory bowel disease up to 28 weeks after initiation of infliximab therapy and (b) examine the illness perceptions associated with symptom cluster trajectories. This was a prospective study where participants completed the symptom cluster scale at baseline, 14 weeks, and 28 weeks. A latent growth mixture
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Development of the Nursing Assessment Tool for the Patient With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Jaqueline Ribeiro de Barros,Rúbia Aguiar Alencar,Rogério Saad-Hossne,Ligia Yukie Sassaki
This study aims to develop and validate a nursing assessment tool for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. In this cross-sectional descriptive study using a quantitative approach, nurses were invited to participate. The Delphi technique was used to obtain a consensus among expert nurses. Descriptive analysis was used for each item on the nursing assessment tool. Overall, 345 nurses were identified;
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Alleviates Severe PD-1 Inhibitor-Associated Colitis Caused by Neoadjuvant Therapy for Esophageal Cancer: A Case Report. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Xiaoyan Huang,Xiaojian He,Xi Chen,Yuande Li
Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for early-stage esophageal cancer. But most patients with esophageal cancer are diagnosed at advanced stages, making them ineligible for surgery. Therefore, preoperative neoadjuvant therapy has been introduced to help them meet surgical requirements. However, this therapy has been associated with serious complications, such as diarrhea, preventing patients
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THE ETHICS OF PEG TUBE PLACEMENT IN A PATIENT WITH ADVANCED DEMENTIA. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 David Michael Vaughan,Jason Lesandrini
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Real-Life Patient Educational Recording Before Esophageal Manometry. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Coka K Yip,Linda Y Kim,Ali Rezaie,Cinthya V Sotelo,Wenrui Xu,Bianca W Chang,Elizabeth J Winokur
High-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) is a fundamental diagnostic tool in esophagology. Educational tools for this procedure have remained scarce. This quality improvement project aimed to develop an enhanced digital recording about HREM and assess the effect on patient knowledge, anxiety, satisfaction, and procedure abortion rates. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement Model for Improvement
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HOW CAN GI NURSES SUPPORT CAREGIVERS? Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Molly McHugh
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TWENTY CYLINDRICAL BATTERIES PROGRESSING IN THE ABDOMEN OF AN ADULT PATIENT. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Canan Salman Önemli
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The Deception of Pancreas Cyst Surveillance: A Case Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Amy Lorenzo,Liza Hillel
Pancreatic cysts are a growing pandemic around the world. Intrapapillary mucinous neoplasms are the most common type of pancreatic cysts and given their premalignant nature, guidelines recommend surveillance. This case study and discussion addresses the five existing guidelines published to help clinicians manage patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms and illustrates how, despite guidelines
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Nurse-Administered Propofol Sedation Training Curricula and Propofol Administration in Digestive Endoscopy Procedures: A Scoping Review of the Literature. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Andrea Minciullo,Lucia Filomeno
Although efficacy and safety of nonanesthesiologist administration of propofol and nurse-administered propofol sedation practices have been amply demonstrated in patients at low American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status risk, they are still severely limited. To date, it is quite difficult to find a protocol or a shared training program. The aim of the study was to verify requirements, types
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Anxiety and Health Literacy Levels of Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Seda Cevheroğlu,Funda Büyükyılmaz
This descriptive, correlational study was conducted to determine the anxiety and health literacy levels of patients undergoing colonoscopy and the variables affecting them. The study population consisted of individuals who presented for colonoscopy to the endoscopy department of a state hospital. The sample consisted of 160 individuals who met the inclusion criteria. Three data collection tools (Identifying
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The Effect on Anxiety and Satisfaction of Video-Assisted Education Given Before an ERCP Procedure. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Leyla Çevik,Selda Rizalar
Providing education in medical procedures may ensure patients' compliance, reduce anxiety, and increase satisfaction. This randomized controlled research study was conducted to determine the effect of video-assisted education on anxiety and satisfaction given before an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedure. A total of 70 patients participated between September 2017 and December 2018
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APPENDICEAL MUCINOUS NEOPLASMS: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Jia Wu,Xin Huang,Wentun Yao,Dongtao Liu,Junwen Ma,Liya Huang
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What Are the Ready-to-Use Endoscope Channels Hiding?: Unraveling the Risks of Safe Reuse. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Naiara Bussolotti Garcia,Adriana Cristina de Oliveira
Contamination due to failures or omissions in the reprocessing steps of gastrointestinal endoscopes is common in clinical practice. Ensuring the proper execution of each step is a challenge for reprocessing personnel. This cross-sectional study was conducted in an endoscopy setting between March and May 2021. We performed interviews about reprocessing practices, analyzed the life history of the equipment
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Effects of Music on Anxiety, Pain, and Comfort in Patients Undergoing Upper Endoscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Çiǧdem Aksu
Although upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is an important diagnostic procedure in the detection of diseases, it can cause discomfort and anxiety in patients. This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted to determine the effects of listening to music on the anxiety, pain, and comfort levels of patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The patients were randomly divided into the
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Describing and Predicting Preprocedural Anxiety in Patients Scheduled for Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Dawn Donahue Profit
Advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy includes a group of specialized procedures and interventions that are being performed more frequently, with little attention given to a patient's preprocedural anxiety issues. Compounding this concern, in 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the delay of many endoscopy cases. It is unknown how this affected the anxiety of patients preparing for advanced endoscopy
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Impact of Mediterranean Dietary Education on Symptoms for Adults at Risk for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Nirupama Esther Jerome,Nancy E Edwards,Qinglan Priscilla Ding
This 2-month quasi-experimental study focused on the impact of education regarding the Mediterranean diet on symptoms for adults who are at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study was conducted on a sample of 28 adults who presented to Pinnacle clinical research for NAFLD screening via a fibroscan. These individuals who are at risk for NAFLD received a single 15-minute one-on-one
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Improving Quality of Life in The Constipated Older Person: Reflexology or Abdominal Massage? A Two-Group, Randomized Comparative Trial. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Şefika Dilek Güven
This study is a randomized comparative trial designed to determine the effects of reflexology and abdominal massage on the improvement of constipation and quality of life of older persons. Participants were randomized to the reflexology group ( n = 50) or abdominal massage group ( n = 50). Data were collected by using a descriptive information form, the Standardized Mini-Mental Test (SMMT), the Katz
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The Curious Case of Alagille Syndrome: A Case Report With NANDA-I Classification, NIC, and NOC Linkage to the Patient Care Plan. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Anjali Arora,Mini George
Alagille syndrome is a rare and complex pleiotropic multisystem disorder caused by an autosomal dominant genetic mutation of JAG1 (90%) and NOTCH2 (1%-2%) genes located on the short arm of chromosome 20. This case is reported as per the CA se RE ports (CARE) guidelines (2013). A 14-year-old boy who is a known case of chronic cholestatic liver disease of neonatal onset, was diagnosed with Alagille syndrome
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Older Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: A Mixed-Methods Exploratory Study of Care Experiences and Health-Related Quality of Life. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Noelle Rohatinsky,Usha Chauhan,Barbara Currie,Shelley Peacock,Kelly Phalen-Kelly,Brooke Russell,Natasha Tooke
Literature exploring the health-related quality of life and care experiences of older adults with inflammatory bowel disease is limited despite the increasing prevalence in this population. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived health-related quality of life and care experiences in older adults with inflammatory bowel disease in Canada. This study used a mixed-methods convergent design
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ARTIFICIAL NUTRITION AND HYDRATION IN PALLIATIVE CARE. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Hannah Cho
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Relationship of Sleep Health and Endoscopic Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Endoscopic Disease Activity and Sleep. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Kendra J Kamp,Linda Yoo,Kindra Clark-Snustad,Samantha Winders,Robert Burr,Diana Buchanan,Mitra Barahimi,Jeffrey Jacobs,Margaret Heitkemper,Scott D Lee
Among adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), self-reported sleep disturbances are associated with active symptoms, but the association between sleep measures and endoscopic disease activity is unknown. This study aimed to (1) compare sleep-wake behaviors among IBD patients based on endoscopic and clinical disease activity and (2) describe associations between actigraphy, self-reported sleep
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Being Caught in a Vicious Circle: An Interview Study of Individuals Suffering From Grade II-IV Hiatal Hernia. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Berith Wennström,Susan Lindberg,Johanna Svensson,Elin Larsson,Helen Stensby,Per-Anders Larsson
Large paraesophageal hernias are related to life-threatening complications that warrant immediate surgery. Whether the long-standing chronic symptoms related to the disease in individuals without hernia incarceration motivate surgical treatment is still a subject for discussion. The aim of this study was to explore how individuals suffering from Grade II-IV hiatal hernia describe their symptoms and
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A Systematic Review of Exercise Therapy for Bowel Preparation: Evidence to Guide Practice. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Yuan-Yuan Zhang,Ramoo Vimala,Ping Lei Chui,Ida Normiha Hilmi
This systematic review aims to evaluate (1) the effectiveness of exercise therapy in bowel preparation for colonoscopy, and (2) the characteristics of exercise programs for bowel preparation. Systematic searches were done in PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CINAHL from inception to November 2022. Randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies assessing the efficacy
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Adenoma Detection Rate Benchmarks: An Updated Analysis. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Linda Morrow,Beverly Greenwald
Early-onset colorectal cancer prompted organizations to reduce the recommended screening initiation age from 50 to 45 years. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee recommends 3 priority quality indicators for colonoscopy services. The adenoma detection rate is considered the most important measure with the established benchmark based upon studies
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Evaluation and Diagnosis. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-12 Meghan Banigan,Laura Kranenburg,Jennifer Vise
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and intervention. Patients may be hemodynamically stable or unstable depending on bleeding severity and vital signs. Immediate resuscitation and timely diagnosis are paramount to reducing mortality in this extremely vulnerable patient population. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding can be classified into two categories:
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The Effect of Precolonoscopy Lavender Inhalation on Patient Anxiety and Comfort: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blinded, Single-Center Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Samet Sayilan,Aylin Aydin Sayilan,Selda Mert,Seher Deniz Öztekin,Canan Baydemir
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of lavender oil inhalation on the anxiety and comfort levels of patients scheduled for colonoscopy. Seventy-three experimental group patients scheduled for colonoscopy at a training and research hospital in the west of Turkey in June to September 2022 and 72 control group patients were included in this randomized, controlled, prospective study.
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Does Manual Abdominal Pressure During Colonoscopy Put Endoscopy Staff and Patients at Risk? Experiences of Endoscopy Nurses and Technicians. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Bridget Costello,Tamara James,Connie Hall,Amandeep Shergill,Nancy Schlossberg
Endoscopy staff suffer work-related musculoskeletal disorders at a rate greater than or comparable to nurses and technicians in other subspecialities, which may be attributable to the widespread use of manual pressure and repositioning during colonoscopy. In addition to negatively impacting staff health and job performance, colonoscopy-related musculoskeletal disorder injuries may also signal potential
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The Effects of Virtual Reality Glasses on Vital Signs and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Esra Doğan Yılmaz,Nigar Ünlüsoy Dinçer
Colonoscopy is a painful procedure that causes anxiety and changes in vital signs. Pain and anxiety may cause patients to avoid colonoscopy, which is a preventive and curative healthcare service. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of virtual reality glasses on the vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, and pain) and anxiety in patients undergoing colonoscopy
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Content of Telephone Consultations of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Single-Center Descriptive Study. Gastroenterol. Nurs. (IF 0.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Aki Kawakami,Makoto Tanaka,Kayoko Sakagami,Hiroaki Ito
This study aimed to analyze the specific contents of telephone consultations of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. A medical record survey was conducted at a clinic in Japan for 1 year. Telephone consultation sheets recorded by nurses for calls with the patients or their relatives were reviewed. Content analysis was used to summarize the telephone consultation content. Consultations were categorized