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Perceived value and benefits of the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) programme: a descriptive qualitative study

Por: Marzanek · F. · Nair · K. · Ziesmann · A. · Paramalingam · A. · Pirrie · M. · Angeles · R. · Agarwal · G.
Objectives

Community Paramedicine (CP) is increasingly being used to provide chronic disease management for vulnerable populations in the community. CP@clinic took place in social housing buildings to support cardiovascular health and diabetes management for older adults. The purpose of this study was to examine participant perceptions of their experience with CP@clinic as well as potential ongoing programme benefits.

Design

This descriptive qualitative study used focus groups to understand resident experiences of the CP@clinic programme. Groups were facilitated by experienced moderators using a semistructured guide. An inductive coding approach was used with at least two researchers taking part in each step of the analysis process.

Setting

Community-based social housing buildings in Ontario, Canada.

Participants

Forty-one participants from four CP@clinic sites took part in a focus group. Convenience sampling was used with anyone having taken part in a CP@clinic session being eligible to attend the focus group.

Results

Analysis yielded six themes across two broad areas: timely access to health information and services, support to achieve personal health goals, better understanding of healthcare system (Personal Benefits); and sense of community, comfortable and familiar place to talk about health, facilitated communication between healthcare professionals (Programme Structure). Participants experienced discernible health changes that motivated their participation. CP@clinic was viewed as a programme that created connections within the building and outside of it. Participants were enthusiastic for the continuation of the programme and appreciated the consistent support to meet their health goals.

Conclusions

CP@clinic was successful in creating a supportive and friendly environment to facilitate health behavioural changes. Ongoing implementation of CP@clinic would allow residents to continue to build their chronic disease management knowledge and skills.

Trial registration number

Trial registration number: NCT02152891, Clinicaltrials.gov.

Burden among informal caregivers of individuals with heart failure: A mixed methods study

by Angela Durante, Ahtisham Younas, Angela Cuoco, Josiane Boyne, Bridgette M. Rice, Raul Juarez-Vela, Valentina Zeffiro, Ercole Vellone

Aims

To develop a comprehensive understanding of caregiver burden and its predictors from a dyadic perspective.

Method

A convergent mixed methods design was used. This study was conducted in three European countries, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. A sample of 229 HF patients and caregivers was enrolled between February 2017 and December 2018 from the internal medicine ward, outpatient clinic, and private cardiologist medical office. In total, 184 dyads completed validated scales to measure burden, and 50 caregivers participated in semi-structured interviews to better understand the caregiver experience. The Care Dependency Scale, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and SF-8 Health Survey were used for data collection. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the predictors and qualitative content analysis was performed on qualitative data. The results were merged using joint displays.

Results

Caregiver burden was predicted by the patient’s worse cognitive impairment, lower physical quality of life, and a higher care dependency perceived by the caregivers. The qualitative and mixed analysis demonstrated that caregiver burden has a physical, emotional, and social nature.

Conclusions

Caregiver burden can affect the capability of informal caregivers to support and care for their relatives with heart failure. Developing and evaluating individual and community-based strategies to address caregiver burden and enhance their quality of life are warranted.

Supporting families with complex early parenting needs through a virtual residential parenting service: An investigation of outcomes, facilitators and barriers

Abstract

Aim

To investigate clients' perspectives about outcomes of a telehealth residential unit (RU) program for families experiencing complex early parenting issues, and to explore facilitators and barriers to positive client outcomes.

Design

Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with mothers (n = 18) admitted to a telehealth RU program. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Mothers reported short-term improvements in their child's presenting issues (e.g. feeding to sleep, night-time waking, co-sleeping), increased confidence and increased partner involvement. According to participants, program outcomes were facilitated by a positive parent–clinician relationship, the accessibility of clinicians and being able to take part in the program from their own home. Barriers included difficulties with technical equipment and connecting with the clinician overnight, and challenges with implementing strategies in the longer term.

Conclusion

This nurse-led telehealth program was viewed positively by parents and the study identified a number of areas for improvement.

Implications for the profession and/or Patient care

Telehealth early parenting programs provide an important way for parents to receive support with early child sleep, settling and feeding issues. Clinicians working in this area should focus on the development of positive parent–nurse relationships, enhancing communication and availability for parents during overnight periods and supporting parents to develop early parenting skills that will be applicable across the early childhood period.

Impact

The study is the first to address client experiences of a telehealth RU program. Facilitators and barriers identified will inform service improvements to the program going forward, and similar telehealth programs for families; to ensure benefits and service outcomes are maximised for parents for such a crucial service.

Reporting method

The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines for qualitative research were followed.

Navigating changes: A qualitative study exploring the health‐related quality of life of breast cancer survivors during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract

Aims

To explore the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of breast cancer survivors.

Design

We utilized a qualitative descriptive approach to facilitate interviews among 25 participants, all of whom are survivors of breast cancer and have received treatment in Hong Kong within the preceding 3 years.

Methods

Content analysis was performed to understand how patients' HRQoL views and experiences changed during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Results

The results included six themes delineating the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: (i) survivor sensitivities in pandemic times, (ii) coping and conditioning in pandemic times, (iii) transforming work and home dynamics in pandemic times, (iv) cognitive resilience and adaptation to the COVID-19 protective measures, (v) social resilience in pandemic times and (vi) healthcare adaptation and coping in pandemic times.

Conclusion

This study provides insights into the experiences and challenges of breast cancer survivors during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Some survivors had new physical and psychological symptoms, including fear and anxiety, isolation, pain, lymphoedema and burnout, which potentially have long-term impact upon HRQoL.

Implications for the profession and/or patient care

This study highlights the unique challenges faced by breast cancer survivors during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, including accessing healthcare services and the impact of social isolation. Healthcare providers should consider the holistic needs of breast cancer survivors in the provision of health care and develop supportive interventions, including telehealth services and online support groups, to address these challenges and improve their HRQoL.

Impact

Surgery aimed at treating breast cancer or reducing its risk generally influences the appearance of breast areas and donor sites. The continuing effects of these changes on body image and HRQoL are well-reported, although studies have ineffectively examined the initial experiences of women regarding their postoperative appearance, particularly during the pandemic.

Reporting method

The checklist of consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) was utilized.

Patient or public contribution

A small selection on breast cancer survivors contributed to the design of this study, in particular the content of the semi-structured interviews.

Needs, barriers and facilitators for a healthier lifestyle in haemodialysis patients: The GoodRENal project

Abstract

Background

Malnutrition, sedentary lifestyle, cognitive dysfunction and poor psychological well-being are often reported in patients on haemodialysis (HD).

Aims

We aimed to explore needs, barriers and facilitators—as perceived by patients, their carers, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) for increasing the adherence to the diet, to physical activity and cognition and psychological well-being.

Methods

This is an observational cross-sectional study following the STROBE statement. This study is part of an ERASMUS+ project, GoodRENal—aiming to develop digital tools as an educational approach to patients on HD. For that, the GoodRENal comprises HD centers located in four Belgium, Greece, Spain and Sweden. Exploratory questionnaires were developed regarding the perceived needs, barriers and facilitators regarding the diet, physical activity, cognition and psychological well-being from the perspective of patients, their carers and HCPs.

Results

In total, 38 patients, 34 carers and 38 HCPs were included. Nutrition: For patients and carers, the main needs to adhere to the diet included learning more about nutrients and minerals. For patients, the main barrier was not being able to eat what they like. Physical activity: As needs it was reported information about type of appropriate physical activity, while fatigue was listed as the main barrier. For Cognitive and emotional state, it was perceived as positive for patients and carers perception but not for HCPs. The HCPs identified as needs working as a team, having access to specialised HCP and being able to talk to patients in private.

Conclusions

Patients and their carers listed as needs guidance regarding nutrition and physical activity but were positive with their cognitive and emotional state. The HCPs corroborated these needs and emphasised the importance of teamwork and expert support.

Association between health literacy and nursing care in hospital: A retrospective study

Abstract

Aims

To describe the health literacy (HL) levels of hospitalised patients and their relationship with nursing diagnoses (NDs), nursing interventions and nursing measures for clinical risks.

Design

Retrospective study.

Methods

The study was conducted from December 2020 to December 2021 in an Italian university hospital. From 146 wards, 1067 electronic nursing records were randomly selected. The Single-Item Literacy Screener was used to measure HL. Measures for clinical risks were systematically assessed by nurses using Conley Index score, the Blaylock Risk Assessment Screening Score, Braden score, and the Barthel Index. A univariable linear regression model was used to assess the associations of HL with NDs.

Results

Patients with low HL reported a higher number of NDs, interventions and higher clinical risks. HL can be considered a predictor of complexity of care.

Conclusions

The inclusion of standardised terms in nursing records can describe the complexity of care and facilitate the predictive ability on hospital outcomes.

Implications for the profession and/or patient care

HL evaluation during the first 24 h. From hospital admission could help to intercept patients at risk of higher complexity of care. These results can guide the development of interventions to minimise needs after discharge.

Patient or Public Contribution

No patient or public contribution was required to design or undertake this research. Patients contributed only to the data collection.

Hospital‐acquired pressure injury prevention in people with a BMI of 30.0 or higher: A scoping review

Abstract

Aim(s)

To: (1) explore current best practices for hospital-acquired pressure injury prevention in high BMI patients; (2) summarize nurses' experiences in preventing and managing them; (3) explore the association between a high BMI and occurrence and severity of pressure injury.

Design

Exploratory.

Methods

Scoping review.

Data Sources

Ovid MEDLINE, EBSCO CINAHL Plus, JBI Evidence Synthesis, Scopus, Embase, clinical registries and grey literature (search dates: January 2009 to May 2021).

Results

Overall, 1479 studies were screened. The included studies were published between 2010 and 2022. Five interventional studies and 32 best practice recommendations (Objective 1) reported low-quality evidence. Findings of thematic analysis reported in nine studies (Objective 2) identified nurses' issues as insufficient bariatric equipment, inadequate staffing, weight bias, fatigue, obese-related terminology issues, ethical dilemmas and insufficient staff education in high BMI patients' pressure injury prevention. No association between hospital-acquired pressure injury occurrence and high BMI were reported by 18 out of 28 included studies (Objective 3).

Conclusion

Quality of evidence was low for the interventional studies and best practice recommendations.

Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care

Current (2019) International Pressure Injury Guideline to be used despite the low quality of evidence of most best practice recommendations.

Impact Statement

This study addressed hospital-acquired pressure injury prevention in high BMI patients. Greater proportion of studies in this review found no association between high BMI and occurrence of hospital-acquired pressure injury. Nurses need educational interventions on pressure injury prevention in high body mass index people, sufficient staffing for repositioning and improved availability of bariatric equipment.

Reporting Method

We adhered to relevant EQUATOR guidelines, PRISMA extension for scoping reviews.

Patient or Public Contribution

No patient or public contribution.

What Does this Paper Contribute to the Wider Global Clinical Community?

Larger clinical trials are needed on repositioning frequency, support surfaces, prophylactic dressings and risk assessment tools to inform clinical practice guidelines on pressure injury prevention in high BMI people.

Protocol Registration

Wound Practice and Research (https://doi.org/10.33235/wpr.29.3.133-139).

Software‐based interventions for low back pain management: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract

Introduction

Using software for self-management interventions can improve health outcomes for individuals with low back pain, but there is a dearth of research to confirm its effectiveness. Additionally, no known research has evaluated the effective elements of software-based interventions for low back pain self-management components. This study aimed to synthesize the effectiveness of software-based interventions to promote self-management health outcomes among individuals with low back pain.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted.

Methods

Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement, relevant studies up to July 2022 were searched via four electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Web of Science.

Results

4908 adults with low back pain who participated in 23 studies were included. Software-based interventions were effective in reducing fear avoidance (mean difference [MD] = −0.95, 95% CI: −1.45 to −0.44), pain catastrophizing (MD = −1.31, 95% CI: −1.84 to −0.78), disability (MD = −8.21, 95% CI: −13.02 to −3.39), and pain intensity (MD = −0.86, 95% CI: −1.17 to −0.55). Specifically, interventions that included an exercise component were more effective in reducing pain and disability. Additionally, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention significantly reduced fear avoidance and pain catastrophizing but had no noticeable impact on disability and pain compared to standard treatment. The certainty of the evidence in this review varied from very low to high across outcomes. The heterogeneity of the study results was significant, suggesting that future studies in this area could optimize the design, time points, measures, and outcomes to strengthen the evidence.

Conclusions

Low back pain self-management interventions delivered through software-based programs effectively reduce pain intensity, disability, fear avoidance, and pain catastrophizing.

Clinical Relevance

Low back pain is among the most common reasons for seeking healthcare visits. Combining exercise and counseling through soft-based programs may effectively address this issue and its associated suffering and disability.

Research on missed nursing care during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A scoping review

Abstract

Background

Missed nursing care is defined as care that is delayed, partially completed, or not completed at all. The scenario created by the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced multifactorial determinants related to the care environment, nursing processes, internal processes, and decision-making processes, increasing missed nursing care.

Aim

This scoping review aimed to establish the quantity and type of research undertaken on missed nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. We searched CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, two national and regional databases, two dissertations and theses databases, a gray literature database, two study registers, and a search engine from November 1, 2019, to March 23, 2023. We included quantitative, qualitative, and mixed studies carried out in all healthcare settings that examined missed nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Language restrictions were not applied. Two independent reviewers conducted study selection and data extraction. Disagreements between the reviewers were resolved through discussion or with an additional reviewer.

Results

We included 25 studies with different designs, the most common being acute care cross-sectional survey designs. Studies focused on determining the frequency and reasons for missed nursing care and its influence on nurses and organizational outcomes.

Linking Evidence to Action

Missed nursing care studies during the COVID-19 pandemic were essentially nurses-based prevalence surveys. There is an urgent need to advance the design and development of longitudinal and intervention studies, as well as to broaden the focus of research beyond acute care. Further research is needed to determine the impact of missed nursing care on nursing-sensitive outcomes and from the patient's perspective.

Critical care nursing workforce in crisis: A discussion paper examining contributing factors, the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic and potential solutions

Abstract

Aims and Objectives

The critical care nursing workforce is in crisis, with one-third of critical care nurses worldwide intending to leave their roles. This paper aimed to examine the problem from a wellbeing perspective, offering implications for research, and potential solutions for organisations.

Design

Discursive/Position paper.

Method

The discussion is based on the nursing and wellbeing literature. It is guided by the authors' collaborative expertise as both clinicians and researchers. Data were drawn from nursing and wellbeing peer-reviewed literature, such as reviews and empirical studies, national surveys and government and thinktank publications/reports.

Results

Critical care nurses have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with studies consistently showing critical care nurses to have the worst psychological outcomes on wellbeing measures, including depression, burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These findings are not only concerning for the mental wellbeing of critical care nurses, they also raise significant issues for healthcare systems/organisations: poor wellbeing, increased burnout and PTSD are directly linked with critical care nurses intending to leave the profession. Thus, the wellbeing of critical care nurses must urgently be supported. Resilience has been identified as a protective mechanism against the development of PTSD and burnout, thus offering evidence-based interventions that address resilience and turnover have much to offer in tackling the workforce crisis. However, turnover data must be collected by studies evaluating resilience interventions, to further support their evidence base. Organisations cannot solely rely on the efficacy of these interventions to address their workforce crisis but must concomitantly engage in organisational change.

Conclusions

We conclude that critical care nurses are in urgent need of preventative, evidence-based wellbeing interventions, and make suggestions for research and practice.

The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study

Abstract

Aims and Objectives

To learn about the attitudes of nurses working in the Andalusian Public Health System regarding euthanasia and its legalisation.

Background

Euthanasia often finds itself in the crosshairs of ethical and political debate on an international scale. Currently, the Spanish Organic Law 3/2021 of 24 March, 2021, recognises euthanasia as a fundamental right in Spain. It is of particular interest to know about the views, attitudes and stances that Andalusian nurses have of euthanasia as they are key players within the framework of euthanasia and administration of life-ending drugs. They play a central role in guiding patients through the euthanasia application process.

Design

Observational descriptive study.

Methods

A study of Andalusian Public Health System nurses was carried out using non-probability convenience sampling. 518 nurses with an average age of 44.75 years answered in a questionnaire that was distributed on an online platform. Socio-demographic and occupational variables were assessed, together with the Death Anxiety Scale and the Euthanasia Attitude Scale. A bivariate analysis and a multivariate linear regression model were performed. The STROBE checklist was used.

Results

The mean score obtained on the Euthanasia Attitude Scale was 75.95 (SD = 16.53). The mean score obtained on the Death Anxiety Scale was 7.56 (SD = 3.05). The variables age and work experience were negatively correlated with the total scores of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale and the categories ‘Ethical considerations’, ‘Practical considerations’ and ‘Treasuring life’. On the other hand, there was a significant positive correlation between age and work experience and ‘Spiritual beliefs’ category.

Conclusions

The current situation shows a worrying paradox. There is a stark difference between positive professional attitudes towards euthanasia and the desire to participate in its application.

Relevance to Clinical Practice

It is vital that educational and healthcare institutions make the necessary efforts to ensure that nurses develop sound moral judgement, displaying the moral conscience and ethical commitment required of this established profession.

Patient or Public Contribution

No patient or public contribution.

La trascendencia de los cuidados invisibles

Los cuidados invisibles se engloban en la práctica de los cuidados y se relacionan con la parte emocional, la humanización y la trascendencia. Es la parte no técnica, pero que acompaña a los diferentes procedimientos y técnicas de unos cuidados profesionalizados. Objetivo. Analizar los cuidados que realizan los profesionales de enfermería sobre las dimensiones de los cuidados invisibles para un mayor conocimiento y reconocimiento de estos, por los profesionales y la institución. Metodología. Se trata de una investigación mixta. Una parte, con un diseño cualitativo fenomenológico, y otra, con un diseño observacional descriptivo y transversal. Los participantes implicados serán los pacientes y los profesionales de enfermería de las diferentes unidades y servicios del Hospital Universitario Son Espases. Para la recogida de los datos cualitativos se utilizará la entrevista grupal para explorar la percepción de los cuidados invisibles. Para la recogida de los datos cuantitativos se utilizará la herramienta Microsoft Forms 365® para la recogida de las respuestas del cuestionario de percepción del cuidado invisible de enfermería (PCIE, dirigido a los pacientes), y el cuestionario Care-Q que evalúa las dimensiones de los cuidados invisibles y el cuestionario ad hoc para identificar acciones de cuidados invisibles (dirigidos a los profesionales). Posteriormente, se implantará en el programa Millennium® para el registro de los cuidados invisibles en los planes de cuidados y visibilizar el valor que representan en el cuidado global y el tiempo dedicado en la jornada laboral.

Abstract

Invisible care is included in the practice of care and is related to the emotional part, humanization and transcendence. It is the non-technical part, but it accompanies the different procedures and techniques of professionalized care. Objective. Analyze the care provided by nursing professionals on the dimensions of invisible care for greater knowledge and recognition of these, by professionals and the institution. Methodology. It is a mixed investigation. One part, with a qualitative phenomenological design, and another, with a descriptive and cross-sectional observational design. The participants involved will be the patients and nurses from the different units and services of the Son Espases University Hospital (HUSE). For the collection of qualitative data, the group interview will be used to explore the perception of invisible care. For the collection of quantitative data, the Microsoft Forms 365® tool will be used to collect the responses to the perception questionnaire of invisible nursing care (PCIE, aimed at patients), and the Care-Q questionnaire that evaluates the dimensions of invisible care and the ad hoc questionnaire to identify invisible care actions (aimed at nurses). Later, it will be implemented in the Millennium® program to record invisible care in care plans and make visible the value they represent in global care and the time spent during the workday.

Acompañamiento creativo para el duelo por muerte en contexto hospitalario: La experiencia en un Hospital en Bogotá

La literatura señala que dentro de los hospitales hay procesos de medicalización, institucionalización y clericalización que limitan la expresión ritual tan necesaria para resignificar el proceso de la muerte. Este proyecto de investigación cualitativa se basó en las artes y los procesos creativos participativos aplicados en un Hospital de Alto nivel de complejidad, en siete servicios distintos, a través de la incorporación de un kit creativo de acompañamiento al duelo por muerte. Fueron distribuidos entre personal de salud de las unidades, pacientes y familiares, quienes hacían uso libre del mismo. Durante el proceso se llevaban a cabo actividades y talleres en los que los participantes desarrollaban actividades reflexivas, contemplativas y creativas, que posteriormente podían replicar en sus unidades. Se identificaron las principales barreras y posibilidades de la propuesta. Concluimos que los servicios de salud requieren transformaciones de fondo que incluyan la muerte como experiencia significante y la reorganización de los servicios que le permita al personal hacer una atención centrada en la persona y en las familias, dando lugar a sus propios duelos y emociones lo que reduciría la fatiga por compasión muy frecuente en personal de salud enfrentado a la muerte de manera sistemática.

Percepción de los estudiantes de enfermería sobre la evaluación basada en rúbrica

Introducción: Los estudiantes de enfermería dentro de sus procesos de aprendizaje se encuentran enfrentados a un sin número de estrategias de evaluación sumativa, de ahí la importancia del uso de la rúbrica como una de las estrategias en las cuales los estudiantes son actores activos en el proceso de evaluación en el marco del aprendizaje autónomo. Objetivo: Identificar la percepción de los estudiantes de enfermería ante la rúbrica como estrategia de evaluación. Metodología: Estudio cualitativo y exploratorio realizado en treinta y cuatro enfermeros en formación de una universidad pública. La recolección de la información se realizó mediante la aplicación de un formato on line con pregunta abierta. Se llevó a cabo durante el mes de noviembre, del 2020 y se analizaron con el software IRAMUTEQ. Resultados: se identificaron tres categorías: La rúbrica como guía para el diseño, la rúbrica como método de evaluación sumativa, la rúbrica tiene desventajas. Conclusión: los estudiantes consideran que las rúbricas son importantes en su formación debido a que les permite adoptar un rol más activo en sus aprendizajes y les orienta en el desarrollo de las actividades indicadas. Sin embargo, también identificaron que las rúbricas deben ser claras, sencillas y precisas para que sean entendidas cumpliendo así su función sustancial.

Satisfacción con la simulación clínica de alta fidelidad previo y posterior a prácticas clínicas en estudiantes de enfermería

Objetivo principal: Analizar la satisfacción con la simulación clínica de alta fidelidad (SCAF) previo a prácticas clínicas versus posterior a prácticas clínicas en estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad pública de Chile. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio observacional analítico de cohorte transversal. La muestra fue de 178 estudiantes regulares de tercer y cuarto año de enfermería de una Universidad Pública de Chile. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó cuestionario de antecedentes sociodemográficos y académicos. El nivel de satisfacción de los estudiantes de enfermería con la SCAF se determinó mediante la aplicación del instrumento “Encuesta de calidad y satisfacción de simulación clínica”. Este instrumento se aplicó en dos oportunidades a los mismos estudiantes: previo a la práctica clínica (evaluación -EVI) y posterior a la realización de práctica clínica (evaluación II-EVII).  Resultados principales: La evaluación de la SCAF por los estudiantes obtuvo un puntaje total y el de todas las dimensiones clasificados como satisfechos en ambas evaluaciones. Al momento de comparar los puntajes totales y el de todas dimensiones se observó que estos disminuyeron significativamente en la EVII. Conclusión principal: Los estudiantes de enfermería demostraron niveles de satisfacción altos con la SCAF en ambas evaluaciones. No obstante, se observó una disminución significativa en los puntajes totales y en todas las dimensiones en la segunda evaluación, tras la experiencia clínica. Esto nos lleva a reflexionar sobre nuevos desafíos, tales como: aumentar el realismo de las SCAF, ofrecer más oportunidades de participación a los estudiantes y clarificar los objetivos de aprendizaje.

Acciones de la enfermería láser y la estomaterapia: revisión integradora

Objetivo principal: Identificar en la literatura las acciones de la enfermería en láser y estomaterapia.Metodología:Revisión integradora de la literatura realizada en abril de 2022, mediante consulta de las Bases de Datos Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS) a partir de los cruces de los descriptores, se realizó una encuesta bibliográfica en las siguientes bases de datos: Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud (LILACS) y Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (MEDLINE). Resultados principales: Se incluyeron once artículos en la muestra, que destacan el uso de la terapia láser de baja intensidad en la cicatrización de heridas con efectos positivos, su uso por parte de la enfermera profesional y la especialización en estomaterapia, poniendo al profesional en el punto de mira. Conclusión principal:La importancia del uso de las nuevas tecnologías en la cicatrización de heridas, como el láser siendo la enfermera el pilar de esta atención, pudiendo especializarse en el área de la estomaterapia, pero es necesario profundizar en la investigación en esta área por parte de las enfermeras.

Beyond coping: The role of supportive relationships and meaning making in youth well‐being

Abstract

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to identify coping strategies, resources, and strengths that predict well-being in a community-based sample of youth with varying levels of adversity.

Design

Grounded in the resilience portfolio model, we used a mixed methods approach with data from a cross-sectional sample of 231 youth ages 8–17.

Materials and Methods

Data were collected using a survey, participant-generated timeline activity, and brief interview. Measures included assessments of coping and appraisal, resilience resources and assets, and subjective well-being and depression.

Results

Active and passive coping strategies predicted subjective well-being and depression. Controlling for demographics and coping, meaning making strengths and supportive relationships were significant predictors of subjective well-being and lower depression, and decreased the impact of adversity on these outcomes.

Discussion

The results of this study provide support for the resilience portfolio model in a community-based sample of youth, with relationships as predicted for subjective well-being and symptoms of depression. For both outcomes, family relationships held the strongest associations with positive well-being and lower symptoms of depression. Supportive relationships with peers, meaning making strengths, interpersonal strengths, less passive coping, and fewer adverse life events were also associated with better outcomes.

Conclusions

These findings underscore the need to assess youth resources and strengths and to design interventions that target these protective factors for all youth, regardless of exposure to adversity.

Clinical Relevance

A theory-informed understanding of resources and strengths that predict youth well-being is essential to inform strengths-based interventions for pediatric research and practice. The resilience portfolio model is a useful framework for understanding predictors of youth well-being.

Impact of standardized nursing terminologies on patient and organizational outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract

Aims

To explore the impact of 12 American Nurses Association recognized standardized nursing terminologies (SNTs) on patient and organizational outcomes.

Background

Previous studies reported an effect of SNTs on outcomes, but no previous frameworks nor meta-analyses were found.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analyses.

Review Methods

PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and OpenGrey databases were last consulted in July 2021. All abstracts and full texts were screened independently by two researchers. The review included primary quantitative studies that reported an association between recognized SNTs and outcomes. Two reviewers independently assessed the risk of bias and certainty of evidence for each meta-analyzed outcome using the “Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation” (GRADE) approach.

Results

Fifty-three reports were included. NANDA-NIC-NOC and Omaha System were the most frequently reported SNTs used in the studies. Risk of bias in randomized controlled trials and not-randomized controlled trials ranged from high to unclear, this risk was low in cross-sectional studies. The number of nursing diagnoses NANDA-I moderately correlated with the intensive care unit length of stay (r = 0.38; 95% CI = 0.31–0.44). Using the Omaha System nurse-led transitional care program showed a large increase in both knowledge (d = 1.21; 95% CI = 0.97–1.44) and self-efficacy (d = 1.23; 95% CI = 0.97–1.48), while a reduction on the readmission rate (OR = 0.46; 95% CI = 0.09–0.83). Nursing diagnoses were found to be useful predictors for organizational (length of stay) and patients' outcomes (mortality, quality of life). The GRADE indicated that the certainty of evidence was rated from very low to low.

Conclusions

Studies using SNTs demonstrated significant improvement and prediction power in several patients' and organizational outcomes. Further high-quality research is required to increase the certainty of evidence of these relationships.

Clinical relevance

SNTs should be considered by healthcare policymakers to improve nursing care and as essential reporting data about patient's nursing complexity to guide reimbursement criteria.

Repercusiones de la pandemia por el nuevo coronavirus para la salud de los profesionales de enfermería

Objetivo: Analizar las repercusiones de la pandemia por el nuevo coronavirus en la salud de los profesionales de enfermería. Método: Investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva, realizada en un hospital universitario de Salvador, Bahía, Brasil, entre septiembre y octubre de 2020. La recolección de datos se realizó a través de un cuestionario electrónico estructurado, que fue respondido por 209 profesionales de enfermería de la institución. El proyecto fue aprobado por un Comité de Ética en Investigación (nº CAAE 36841720.0.0000.0049). Resultados: La mayoría de los profesionales relató insomnio o dormir menos de lo necesario (62,67%); mostró aumento del deseo de comer (46,89%) o pérdida del apetito (16,75%); tuvo pérdidas en actividades de ocio (97,6%); relataron una disminución en la práctica de actividad física (91,87%); mostró alteraciones en el estado de ánimo (83,75%); reportó algún grado de ansiedad (89,95%); y tenía diagnóstico de covid-19 (28,23%). Conclusión: Los resultados indican las repercusiones que trajo la pandemia para la salud física y mental de los profesionales de enfermería.

Impacto de la Unidad de Investigación de Enfermería en un Hospital de Nivel III

Objetivo principal: Valorar los conocimientos, actitudes y motivaciones de los profesionales de enfermería en el Hospital Universitario Son Espases (HUSE) y Evaluar la actividad de la Unidad de Investigación de Enfermería (UINE) y su impacto en los profesionales de enfermería hacia la investigación

Metodología: Diseño cuasi-experimental de grupos no equivalentes. Participarán una muestra estimada de 118 enfermeros/as del HUSE que cumplan unos criterios de selección. Los participantes contestarán a un cuestionario validado sobre conocimientos y motivaciones hacia la investigación enfermera. Se llevará a cabo mediante enlace google forms que se les enviará al correo corporativo. Las respuestas serán registradas automáticamente. Los datos recogidos serán analizados para obtener los resultados, presentar en congresos y elaborar posibles publicaciones.

Resultados principales: se pretende que los resultados confirmen la hipótesis planteada y por tanto, se cumplan los objetivos planteados.

Conclusión principal: Los/as enfermeros/as  del HUSE adquirirán mayor conciencia, conocimientos y actitudes hacia la investigación enfermera. Esto provocará un cambio que fomentará que la práctica asistencial de los cuidados se fundamente en la evidencia científica la cual permita aproximarse a la excelencia de los cuidados.

Palabras clave: cambio, cuidados, enfermera, investigación, hospital

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