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AnteayerEvidence-Based Nursing

Patient-centered perspectives in diabetic retinopathy care: phenomenology and practice

Por: Raman · R. · Kumar · S.

Commentary on: Zhang M, Zhang C, Chen C, et al. The experience of diabetic retinopathy patients during hospital-to-home full-cycle care: a qualitative study. BMC Nurs. 2023 Mar 3;22(1):58. doi: 10.1186/s12912-023-01206-y.

Implications for practice and research

  • Consideration of patients' life experiences, which aids in examining their feelings and patient’ experiences.

  • Future research should further investigate the phenomenological approach in diverse healthcare contexts.

  • Context

    The transition from hospital to home treatment for patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the subject of a study by Zhang and colleagues. The authors attempt to comprehend the substance of this phenomenon a shift towards patient-centric healthcare research by using a phenomenological method.1 Such first-hand experiences may help to close the gap between patient demands and medical practise, laying the groundwork for personalised and emphathetic care strategies.

    Methods

    The descriptive phenomenology method was used to implement this...

    It is time for healthcare professionals to engage with social media

    Por: Hundley · V. · Marsh · A.

    Commentary on: Chee RM, Capper TS, Muurlink OT. The impact of social media influencers on pregnancy, birth, and early parenting experiences: A systematic review. Midwifery. 2023 May;120:103623. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103623. Epub 2023 Feb 19.

    Implications for practice and research

  • Social media is one of the fastest growing commercial determinants of health.

  • Healthcare professionals need a better understanding of social media and its impact.

  • Context

    Social media has rapidly become a key source of advice and support for women during childbirth. The growth of influencers, popular users credited with knowledge and expertise, can be seen in the numerous social posts, blogs, podcasts and videos about pregnancy, birth and parenting. Social media influencers provide responsive and relatable content to their network of followers; but there are concerns about the potential to spread misinformation.1

    Methods

    This systematic literature review2 sought to identify...

    Prolonged screen time in adolescence linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in adulthood

    Por: Nauman · J. · Omara · A.

    Commentary on: Nagata JM, Lee CM, Lin F, et al. Screen time from adolescence to adulthood and cardiometabolic disease: a prospective cohort study. J Gen Intern Med. 2023 Jan 10. doi: 10.1007/s11606-022-07984-6. Epub ahead of print.

    Implications for practice and research

  • Reducing screen time and promoting physical activity among children and adolescents could be a key strategy in preventing cardiometabolic diseases in adulthood.

  • Further research using objective measures of screen time is needed to advance knowledge of dose–response relationship between screen time and cardiometabolic disease risk and to inform future recommendations.

  • Context

    In an increasingly digital world, high prevalence of sedentary behaviour has become a significant concern for public health. It is ubiquitous in various environments, and WHO guidelines1 recommend reducing sedentary behaviour for substantial health benefits. The study by Nagata and colleagues2 investigating the relationship between screen time and...

    Fathers with intellectual disabilities require support to successfully navigate fatherhood

    Por: Marsh · L. · Brown · M.

    Commentary on: Ćwirynkało K, Parchomiuk M. Support as described by fathers with intellectual disabilities. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2023 Mar;36(2):320-332. doi: 10.1111/jar.13061. Epub 2022 Dec 9

    Implications for practice and research

  • Fathers with intellectual disabilities require informal and formal supports to successfully navigate parenthood.

  • The voices of fathers with intellectual disabilities should be prominent in future disability research.

  • Context

    Men with intellectual disabilities become good fathers with appropriate supports in place. Some fathers with intellectual disabilities were underestimated by partners, relatives and professionals, with their abilities to parent continually questioned. While formal and informal supports were viewed as helpful and necessary, there were differences between the support required and those provided. To develop their parenting skills and competence, fathers with intellectual disabilities require additional support.

    Methods

    This study explored the lived experiences of social support of 20 Polish fathers with intellectual...

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