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“I just don’t focus on my needs.” The unmet health needs of partner and offspring caregivers of people with dementia: a qualitative study
Family caregivers of people with dementia have significant unmet health needs. There is a lack of research that differentiates between the needs that are specifically relevant to partner and offspring caregivers. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 15, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Gemma Tatangelo, Marita McCabe, Ashley Macleod, Emily You Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

“Keeping on track”—Hospital nurses’ struggles with maintaining workflow while seeking to integrate evidence-based practice into their daily work: A grounded theory study
Evidence-based practice is considered a foundation for the provision of quality care and one way to integrate scientific knowledge into clinical problem-solving. Despite the extensive amount of research that has been conducted to evaluate evidence-based practice implementation and research utilization, these practices have not been sufficiently incorporated into nursing practice. Thus, additional research regarding the challenges clinical nurses face when integrating evidence-based practice into their daily work and the manner in which these challenges are approached is needed. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 12, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Åste Renolen, Sevald Høye, Esther Hjälmhult, Lars Johan Danbolt, Marit Kirkevold Source Type: research

Strengths and limitations of early warning scores: A systematic review and narrative synthesis
Early warning scores are widely used to identify deteriorating patients. Whilst their ability to predict clinical outcomes has been extensively reviewed, there has been no attempt to summarise the overall strengths and limitations of these scores for patients, staff and systems. This review aims to address this gap in the literature to guide improvements for the optimization of patient safety. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 12, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: C.L. Downey, W. Tahir, R. Randell, J.M. Brown, D.G. Jayne Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Evaluation of nurses ’ workload in intensive care unit of a tertiary care university hospital in relation to the patients’ severity of illness: a prospective study
Costs of intensive care reach up to 30% of the hospital budget with workforce expenses being substantial. Determining proper nurse —patient ratio is necessary for optimizing patients’ health related outcomes and hospitals’ cost effective functioning. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 12, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Snjezana Kraljic, Marta Zuvic, Kristian Desa, Ana Blagaic, Vlatka Sotosek, Dragana Antoncic, Robert Likic Source Type: research

Nursing Sensitive Outcomes in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Literature Review
Although rheumatology nursing has been shown to be effective in managing patients with rheumatoid arthritis, patient outcomes sensitive to nursing interventions (nursing sensitive outcomes) have not been systematically studied. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 12, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia Minnock, Gabrielle McKee, Alexia Kelly, Sheree C. Carter, Victoria Menzies, Denis O ’Sullivan, Pam Richards, Mwidimi Ndosi, Yvonne van Eijk Hustings Source Type: research

“Keeping on track” − Hospital nurses’ struggles with maintaining workflow while seeking to integrate evidence-based practice into their daily work: A grounded theory study
Evidence-based practice is considered a foundation for the provision of quality care and one way to integrate scientific knowledge into clinical problem-solving. Despite the extensive amount of research that has been conducted to evaluate evidence-based practice implementation and research utilization, these practices have not been sufficiently incorporated into nursing practice. Thus, additional research regarding the challenges clinical nurses face when integrating evidence-based practice into their daily work and the manner in which these challenges are approached is needed. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 12, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Åste Renolen, Sevald Høye, Esther Hjälmhult, Lars Johan Danbolt, Marit Kirkevold Source Type: research

Self-management support at the end of life: patients ’, carers’ and professionals’ perspectives on managing medicines
Pain is a frequently reported symptom by patients approaching the end of life and well-established that patients and carers hold fears relating to opioids, and experience side effects related to their use. The management of medicines is intrinsic to achieving effective pain relief. The concept of self-management support whilst well characterised in the context of chronic illness has not been elaborated with respect to end of life care. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: N. Campling, A. Richardson, M. Mulvey, M. Bennett, B. Johnston, S. Latter Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Let ’s talk about sex: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of HIV nurses when discussing sexual risk behaviours with HIV-positive men who have sex with men
Despite prevention efforts, the incidence of sexually transmitted infection among HIV-positive men who have sex with men remains high, which is indicative of unchanged sexual risk behaviour. Discussing sexual risk behaviour has been shown to help prevent sexually transmitted infections among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: S. de Munnik, C. den Daas, H.S.M. Ammerlaan, G. Kok, M.S. Raethke, S.C.J.M. Vervoort Source Type: research

The effectiveness of assertiveness communication training programs for healthcare professionals and students: A systematic review
Communication errors have a negative impact on patient safety. It is therefore essential that healthcare professionals have the skills and confidence to speak up assertively when patient safety is at risk. Although the facilitators to and barriers of assertive communication have been the subject of previous reviews, evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions designed to enhance assertive communication is lacking. Thus, this paper reports the findings from a systematic review of the effectiveness of assertiveness communication training programs for healthcare professionals and students. (Source: International Jou...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 5, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Mieko Omura, Jane Maguire, Tracy Levett-Jones, Teresa Elizabeth Stone Tags: Review article Source Type: research

How does parental cancer affect adolescent and young adult offspring? A systematic review
To i) identify and synthesise evidence published since 2007 regarding the impact of parental cancer on adolescent and young adult offspring, ii) identify methodological and evidence gaps addressed during this period and iii) highlight those requiring further attention. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Adam Walczak, Fiona McDonald, Pandora Patterson, Katherine Dobinson, Kimberley Allison Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

How does parental cancer affect adolescent and young adult offspring? A systematic review of recent literature
To i) identify and synthesise evidence published since 2007 regarding the impact of parental cancer on adolescent and young adult offspring, ii) identify methodological and evidence gaps addressed during this period and iii) highlight those requiring further attention. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Adam Walczak, Fiona McDonald, Pandora Patterson, Katherine Dobinson, Kimberley Allison Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Nurse Practitioner led Pain Management the day after Caesarean Section: A Randomised Controlled Trial and Follow-up Study
Pain on the day after caesarean section is often treated with controlled-release oxycodone to supplement the decline in analgesia from intrathecal opioids. Evidence suggests that caesarean birth is a biopsychosocial experience where a comprehensive approach is needed that promotes control and participation in pain management. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Schoenwald Anthony, Windsor Carol, Edward Gosden, Douglas Clint Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Application of cabbage leaves compared to gel packs for mothers with breast engorgement: Randomised controlled trial
The effects of cold cabbage leaves and cold gel packs on breast engorgement management have been inconclusive. No studies have compared the effects of these methods on breast engorgement using a rigorous design. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 29, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Boh Boi Wong, Yiong Huak Chan, Mabel Qi He Leow, Yi Lu, Yap Seng Chong, Serena Siew Lin Koh, Hong-Gu He Source Type: research

Application of cabbage leaves compared to gel packs for mothers with breast engorgement: Randomized controlled trial
The effects of cold cabbage leaves and cold gel packs on breast engorgement management have been inconclusive. No studies have compared the effects of these methods on breast engorgement using a rigorous design. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 29, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Boh Boi Wong, Yiong Huak Chan, Mabel Leow, Yi Lu, Yap Seng Chong, Serena Siew Lin Koh, Hong-Gu He Source Type: research