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How Family Caregivers of cancer patients manage symptoms at home: a Systematic Review
Cancer affects not only the patient, but also the whole family, especially when a member of the family assumes the role of the family caregiver. This puts an additional emotional, social and financial strain on the family caregivers. Family caregivers of cancer patients are actively involved in the care provided at the home setting through various ways including practical tasks, symptom management and care coordination. The focus of preceding studies on family caregivers and symptom management was either on pain or the patients ’ and family caregivers’ experience of symptom management and coping. (Source: International...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - May 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Helena Ullgren, Theologia Tsitsi, Evridiki Papastavrou, Andreas Charalambous Source Type: research

A narrative meta-synthesis of how people with schizophrenia experience facilitators and barriers in using antipsychotic medication – implications for healthcare professionals
It is well recognized that people who are diagnosed with schizophrenia do not fully adhere with their antipsychotic prescription. The vast majority of previous research on the topic of medical adherence is limited to quantitative research methods, and in particular, to determining correlations. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - May 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Martin Salzmann-Erikson, Marie Sj ödin Source Type: research

The Meaning of “Capacity Building” for the Nurse Workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Integrative Review
“Capacity building” is an international development strategy which receives billions of dollars of investment annually and is utilized by major development agencies globally. However, there is a lack of consensus around what “capacity building”, or even “capacity” itself, means. Nurses a re the frequent target of capacity building programming in sub-Saharan Africa as they provide the majority of healthcare in that region. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - May 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Laura Jean Ridge, Robin Toft Klar, Amy Witkoski Stimpfel, Allison Squires Source Type: research

Leadership styles and outcome patterns for the nursing workforce and work environment: A systematic review
Leadership is critical in building quality work environments, implementing new models of care, and bringing health and wellbeing to a strained nursing workforce. However, the nature of leadership style, how leadership should be enacted, and its associated outcomes requires further research and understanding. We aimed to examine the relationships between various styles of leadership and outcomes for the nursing workforce and their work environments. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - May 3, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Greta G. Cummings, Kaitlyn Tate, Sarah Lee, Carol A. Wong, Tanya Paananen, Simone P.M. Micaroni, Gargi E. Chatterjee Source Type: research

Inter- and Intra-Disciplinary Collaboration and Patient Safety Outcomes in U.S. Acute Care Hospital Units: A Cross-Sectional Study
Collaboration among healthcare providers has been considered a promising strategy for improving care quality and patient outcomes. Despite mounting evidence demonstrating the impact of collaboration on outcomes of healthcare providers, there is little empirical evidence on the relationship between collaboration and patient safety outcomes, particularly at the patient care unit level. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - May 2, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Chenjuan Ma, Shin Hye Park, Jingjing Shang Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The impact of a pain assessment intervention on pain score and analgesic use in older nursing home residents with severe dementia: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Pain is highly prevalent in older adults, especially those in institutional settings such as nursing homes. The presence of dementia may increase the risk of underdiagnosed and undertreated pain. Pain assessment tools are not regularly used in clinical practice, however, there are indications that the regular use of pain assessments tools may influence the recognition of pain by nursing staff and thereby affect pain management. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - April 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Hanne Marie Rostad, Inger Utne, Ellen Karine Grov, Milada Cvancarova Sm åstuen, Martine Puts, Liv Halvorsrud Source Type: research

One to one specialling and sitters in acute care hospitals: a scoping review
One to one specialling is a type of care which is provided to ensure the safety of patients who may be suffering from cognitive impairment, exhibit challenging behavior, or may be at risk of falls or of causing harm to themselves or others. Care such as this, often referred to as ‘specialling’ or ‘sitting’ is common practice in most hospitals around the world, but there is a lack of evidence regarding its cost effectiveness and the quality of care provided. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - April 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Victoria J. Wood, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Nick Swart, Michelle McIntosh, Sonya Crowe, Stephen Moris, Naomi J. Fulop Source Type: research

The efficacy of cooling therapy on leg pain and self-efficacy in patients with chronic venous disease: A randomized controlled trial of cryotherapy
Individuals with chronic venous disease (CVeD) frequently experience associated leg pain that may influence disease management self-efficacy. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - April 26, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Teresa J. Kelechi, Martina Mueller, Mohan Madisetti, Margie A. Prentice, Mary J. Dooley Source Type: research

Compliance with a structured bedside handover protocol: an observational, multicentred study
Bedside handover is the delivery of the nurse-to-nurse shift handover at the patient ’s bedside. The method is increasingly used in nursing, but the evidence concerning the implementation process and compliance to the method is limited. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - April 24, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: S. Malfait, K. Eeckloo, W. Van Biesen, M. Deryckere, E. Lust, A. Van Hecke Source Type: research

Effectiveness of nurse-led patient-centered care behavioral risk modification on secondary prevention of coronary heart disease: A systematic review
Despite establishment of advocacies centered on using patient-centered care to improve disease-related behavioral changes and health outcomes, studies have seldom discussed incorporation of patient-centered care concept in the design of secondary cardiac prevention. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - April 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Chung-Yan Chiang, Kai-Chow Choi, Ka-Ming Ho, Sau-Fung Yu Source Type: research

The impact of continuous versus intermittent vital signs monitoring in hospitals: A systematic review and narrative synthesis
Continuous vital signs monitoring on general hospital wards may allow earlier detection of patient deterioration and improve patient outcomes. This systematic review will assess if continuous monitoring is practical outside of the critical care setting, and whether it confers any clinical benefit to patients. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - April 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: C.L. Downey, S. Chapman, R. Randell, J.M. Brown, D.G. Jayne Source Type: research