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Mental healthcare and peer support may improve the experience of diabetes self-management during pregnancy

Por: Kozlowska · O. · Moore · C.

Commentary on: Sushko K, Strachan P, Butt M, Nerenberg K, Sherifali D. Supporting self-management in women with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy: a mixed-methods sequential comparative case study. BMC nursing. 2024 Jan 2;23(1):1.

Implications for practice and research

  • Policies are required to support self-management of diabetes during labour and delivery in practice.

  • Future research should focus on developing and implementing interventions to support self-management of diabetes during labour and delivery.

    • Context

    Sushko et al1 highlight the increasing prevalence of pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy, which represents a risk to maternal and child health. Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal and postnatal outcomes for pregnant people and infants. Thus, maintaining optimal glycaemic control during preconception and pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of complications. Many interventions and activities aim to improve glycaemic control in pregnancy, which are...

    Advancing breast cancer screening: a call for updated policy and practice

    Por: Al Hashmi · I. · Al Omari · O.

    Commentary on: Yao MM, Vy VPT, Chen TH, Hsu HH, Hsu GC, Lee CS, Lin LJ, Chia SL, Wu CC, Chan WP, Yen AM. Performance measures of 8,169,869 examinations in the National Breast Cancer Screening Program in Taiwan, 2004-2020. BMC Med. 2023 Dec 15;21(1):497. doi: 10.1186/s12916-023-03217-7.

    Implications for practice and research

  • The effectiveness of Taiwan’s Breast Cancer Screening Programme provides valuable insights for health policy-makers to enhance and expand the screening initiatives for breast cancer worldwide.

  • To ensure the effectiveness of screening programmes, it is highly encouraged to use mobile units, broaden the age ranges and healthcare providers must uphold high standards of quality assurance and diagnostic accuracy.

    • Context

    Breast cancer continues to be a major public health concern, affecting millions of women globally each year.1 An early diagnosis using mammography is crucial for a successful treatment and better quality of...

    Feeling educationally challenged is not the same as feeling stressed: commentary on a study in nursing students

    Por: Lainidi · O. · Johnson · J.

    Commentary on: Ji Q, Zhang L, Xu J, Ji P, Song M, Chen Y. et al. Associations of mental well-being with higher education- related stress and orientation of the academic goals among nursing students: a cross-sectional study. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2024; 00: 1–11. Available from: https: //doi.org /10.1111/in m.13313

    Implications for practice and research

  • Academic orientation is important for knowledge capacity, with implications for nursing students’ mental health.

  • It is important to be clear about what questionnaires measure and interpret their findings accordingly.

    • Context

    Recruitment and retention of nursing staff has become a significant global challenge after the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased stress levels for both nurses and nursing students reported. Improving nursing education is one potential pathway to boost the nursing workforce, as nursing students often suffer from poor mental health and lack of sufficient preparation for the challenges of...
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