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Reproductive decision-making in women living with human immunodeficiency virus: A systematic review
Analyze and synthesize the research evidence to understand the reproductive decisions made by women living with HIV from the beginning of the epidemic to the present. Evaluate the barriers and the facilitators for reproductive decision-making. Identify areas of strength, improvement, and those requiring further research. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Juan M. Leyva-Moral, Patrick A. Palmieri, Mar ía Feijoo-Cid, Sandra K. Cesario, Nataly Julissa Membrillo-Pillpe, Patricia N. Piscoya-Angeles, Marilyn Goff, Ana Toledo-Chavarri, Joan E. Edwards Tags: Review article Source Type: research

When is audit and feedback effective in dementia care? A systematic review
Evidence-based care for people with dementia is a priority for patients, carers and clinicians and a policy priority. There is evidence that people with dementia do not always receive such care. Audit and feedback, also known as clinical audit, is an extensively-used intervention to improve care. However, there is uncertainty about the best way to use it. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Michael J. Sykes, Jennifer McAnuff, Niina Kolehmainen Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Patient participation in nursing bedside handover: a systematic mixed-methods review
Numerous reviews of nursing handover have been undertaken, but none have focused on the patients ’ role. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Georgia Tobiano, Tracey Bucknall, Ishtar Sladdin, Jennifer A. Whitty, Wendy Chaboyer Source Type: research

Can Music Improve Sleep Quality in Adults with Primary Insomnia? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Primary insomnia is one of the most common issues for adults. However, whether to use music intervention as a non-pharmacological method of treatment, as well as which treatment should be preferred, is still a matter of controversy. Therefore, we aimed to compare and rank music interventions and no-music controls for primary insomnia patients. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Fan Feng, Yingshi Zhang, Jun Hou, Jiayi Cai, Qiyu Jiang, Xiaojuan Li, Qingchun Zhao, Bo-an Li Source Type: research

A Systematic Review of Heart Failure Dyadic Self-care Interventions Focusing on Intervention Components, Contexts, and Outcomes
Having support from an informal carer is important for heart failure patients. Carers have the potential to improve patient self-care. At the same time, it should be acknowledged that caregiving could affect the carer negatively and cause emotional reactions of burden and stress. Dyadic (patient and informal carer) heart failure self-care interventions seek to improve patient self-care such as adherence to medical treatment, exercise training, symptom monitoring and symptom management when needed. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Harleah G. Buck, Anna Stromberg, Misook Chung, Kristine A. Donovan, Karen Harkness, Allison M. Howard, Naoko Kato, Randall Polo, Lorraine S. Evangelista Source Type: research

What is the impact of professional nursing on patients ’ outcomes globally? an overview of research evidence
Nursing is an integral part of all healthcare services, and has the potential of having a wide and enduring impact on health outcomes for a global ageing population. Over time nurses have developed new roles and assumed greater responsibilities. It is increasingly important to demonstrate the safety and overall impact of nurses ’ practice through research, to support the case for greater investment and development of nursing services around the world. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: S Coster, M Watkins, I.J Norman Source Type: research

Unravelling positive aspects of caregiving in dementia: an integrative review of research literature
Background: Family caregiving is the crucial informal care resource to lessen the burdens associated with dementia. Research in this field has focused on reducing the caregiver's burden, but little attention has been given to promoting the positive aspects of caregiving.Objectives: To conduct a systematic critical review of research on the nature of positive aspects of caregiving, and the factors predicting this phenomenon among family caregivers of dementia patients, with the ultimate purpose of gaining insights to explain how and why it emerges. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 16, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Doris S.F. Yu, Cheng Sheung Tak, Wang Junfang Source Type: research

Monitoring oral health of people in Early Intervention for Psychosis (EIP) teams: The extended Three Shires randomised trial
The British Society for Disability and Oral Health guidelines made recommendations for oral health care for people with mental health problems, including providing oral health advice, support, promotion and education. The effectiveness of interventions based on these guidelines on oral health-related outcomes in mental health service users is untested. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 14, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Clive E. Adams, Nicola Clark Wells, Andrew Clifton, Hannah Jones, Jayne Simpson, Graeme Tosh, Patrick Callaghan, Peter Liddle, Boliang Guo, Vivek Furtado, Mariam A. Khokhar, Vishal. R. Aggarwal Source Type: research

Development and evaluation of a nurse-led hypertension management model: A randomized controlled trial
The hypertension prevalence rate is increasing but the control rate is unsatisfactory. Nurse-led healthcare may be an effective way to improve outcomes for hypertensive patients but more evidence is required especially at the community level. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 13, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Xuejiao Zhu, Frances Kam Yuet Wong, Candy Lai Har Wu Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Physiological vital sign ranges in newborns from 34 weeks gestation: A systematic review
The birth process and the moments thereafter are a crucial time for newborns as they adapt to extra uterine life. The adaptive process begins immediately and can take a number of days to complete. The process involves initiating and maintaining respirations, thermoregulation, and the change from foetal circulation to newborn circulation. The majority of newborns successfully adapt to extra uterine life, some experience difficulty. Early warning tools may assist clinicians identify early signs of failure to adapt and/or deterioration but these are dependent on ‘Normal’ vital sign reference ranges for triggering an escal...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 9, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle Paliwoda, Karen New, Fiona Bogossian, Mark Davies Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Non-Nutritive Sucking, Oral Breast Milk, and Facilitated Tucking Relieve Preterm Infant Pain during Heel-Stick Procedures: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
Preterm infant pain can be relieved by combining non-nutritive sucking (sucking), oral sucrose, and facilitated tucking (tucking), but the pain-relief effects of oral expressed breast milk (breast milk) are ambiguous. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 8, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Hsueh-Fang Peng, Ti Yin, Luke Yang, Chi Wang, Yue-Cune Chang, Mei-Jy Jeng, Jen-Jiuan Liaw Source Type: research

Using Simulated Family Presence to Decrease Agitation in Older Hospitalized Delirious Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Simulated family presence has been shown to be an effective nonpharmacological intervention to reduce agitation in persons with dementia in nursing homes. Hyperactive or mixed delirium is a common and serious complication experienced by hospitalized patients, a key feature of which is agitation. Effective nonpharmacological interventions to manage delirium are needed. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Christine M. Waszynski, Kerry A. Milner, Ilene Staff, Sheila L. Molony Source Type: research

The support-control continuum: An investigation of staff perspectives on factors influencing the success or failure of de-escalation techniques for the management of violence and aggression in mental health settings
De-escalation techniques are recommended to manage violence and aggression in mental health settings yet restrictive practices continue to be frequently used. Barriers and enablers to the implementation and effectiveness of de-escalation techniques in practice are not well understood. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Owen Price, John Baker, Penny Bee, Karina Lovell Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The reliability and validity of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) in values based recruitment to nursing, midwifery and paramedic practice programmes: findings from an evaluation study
Universities in the United Kingdom (UK) are required to incorporate values based recruitment (VBR) into their healthcare student selection processes. This reflects an international drive to strengthen the quality of healthcare service provision. This paper presents novel findings in relation to the reliability and predictive validity of multiple mini interviews (MMIs); one approach to VBR widely being employed by universities. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Alison Callwood, Debbie Cooke, Sarah Bolger, Agnieszka Lemanska, Helen Allan Source Type: research

Towards a more complex perspective on workplace violence: More to come? Commentary on Zhang et al., 2017 “Workplace violence against nurses: A cross-sectional study”
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - October 5, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Vaitsa Giannouli Tags: Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) — Cochrane Review Summary Source Type: research