First-time use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures in a cluster randomized trial: a qualitative study by Terese Solvoll Skåre, Tonje Lundeby, Jo Åsmund Lund, Marianne Jensen Hjermstad, May Helen Midtbust

“…We found a notable disparity between oncologists and nurses in their willingness to invest time and effort in implementing the tool. …”
Get full text

Repeatability of RRate measurements in children during triage in two Ugandan hospitals. by Ahmad Asdo, Alishah Mawji, Isaac Omara, Ivan Aine Aye Ishebukara, Clare Komugisha, Stefanie K Novakowski, Yashodani Pillay, Matthew O Wiens, Samuel Akech, Florence Oyella, Abner Tagoola, Niranjan Kissoon, John Mark Ansermino, Dustin Dunsmuir

“…In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) pneumonia diagnosis relies on accurate assessment of respiratory rate, which can be unreliable when completed by nurses with less-advanced training. To inform more accurate measurements, we investigate the repeatability of the RRate app used by nurses in Ugandan district hospitals. …”
Get full text

Social aspects of the professionalization of midwives in Luxembourg (1800–1940) by Manon Pinatel

“…This individual often assumed the role of midwife, vaccinator, doctor of the poor or paediatric nurse. …”
Get full text

Civil Liability of Persons Related to Blood Transfusion with Allocation to the Blood Bank Department in the Conditions of Corona by Samaneh Zolfaghari, Abdolreza Farhadian

“…Therefore, in emergency situations, such as the uncontrollable situation of Corona, the blood bank does not have any responsibility towards patients requesting blood, and if blood or blood products are requested and prepared for the patient according to the doctor's order, depending on the extent of the doctor's fault and lack of His supervision of the blood transfusion by the nurse, the civil liability is imposed on him, unless the fault of the nurse is proven for his improper performance. …”
Get full text

Coping strategies of fathers and siblings of children with cancer: a literature review by Teresa Rea, Vincenza Sansone, Andrea Zibaldo, Anna Bellingrath, Assunta Guillari

“…Introductions The impact of paediatric cancer diagnosis on the family system is universally recognised, as well as the need for the family to find a new balance. Paediatric nurses, being promoters of the care of family and children diagnosed with cancer, need to deepen the experiences of siblings, fathers and mothers to offer better holistic child and family centred care. …”
Get full text

The integral visit to the family. Methodological guide for its execution by Anabel Geroy Fernández, Ana Teresa Fernández Vidal, Anais de la Caridad Núñez Herrera, Tania López Otero

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> the comprehensive visit to the family contributes achieving the actions and the specific functions declared in the Program of the Family Doctor and Nurse in Cuba. It must be executed by basic health teams in each of the doctor's offices. …”
Get full text

Home admission assessment in a Popular Council. by Silvia L. Pérez Groupierre, Irene E. Delgado Pérez, Alina Moreno Soca, Rubén Darío García Núñez

“…Our health system incorporated the General Comprehensive doctor and nurse system in 1984 to the primary health assistance facilitating home admission. …”
Get full text

Development and feasibility of an mHealth intervention for psychoeducational support of Nigerian women diagnosed with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: A pilot randomized cont... by Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Ka Yi Hong, Oluwabukola Sharon Ayo, Adetutu Sefinat Alade, Moshood Akinwumi Lawal, Ibironke Elizabeth Somoye, Victoria Adediran, Olamide Sado, Ka Ming Chow

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To develop and investigate the feasibility and acceptability of a mHealth psychoeducational intervention (mPEI) named the ChEmo Nurse Breast cancer Application (CENBA) programme.…”
Get full text

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers towards COVID-19 in three states of Nigeria in 2022 by Alash’le Abimiku, Nifarta Andrew, Elima Jedy-Agba, Rita Okonkwo, Olumide Okunoye, Oyewole Oyedele, Martin Edun, Ugochi Ezenwelu, Asmau Aminu-Alhaji, Aondoakura Kombu, Timothy Attah, Jibreel Jumare, Kenneth Enwerem, Sophia Osawe, Victor Ejeh, Michaela Udioh, Okame Okah-Avae, Elonna Obak, Olusola Anuoluwapo Akanbi, Mary Okoli, Nnaemeka C Iriemenam, McPaul Okoye

“…This study assessed KAP towards COVID-19 among HCWs (laboratorians, doctors, nurses and pharmacists) in Nigeria from August to December 2022.Method A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 1341 HCWs (laboratorians, doctors, nurses and pharmacists) in 7 healthcare facilities across 3 states in Nigeria. …”
Get full text

Perspectives of Yukon’s frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Liris Smith, Mark Christopher, Cody MacInnis, Janelle Yasay, Kat Secord, Paul Banks, Cindy Breitkreutz, Adam Mackie, Michelle Leach

“…The perspectives of Yukon’s nurses and physicians can determine what might mitigate burnout and strengthen the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and/or future health emergencies. …”
Get full text

Active community inquiry facing COVID-19: Experiences in the Cumanayagua municipality, 2020 by Victor René Navarro Machado, Blanca Moracén Rubio, Danays Santana Rodríguez, Oskeymi Rodríguez González, Medelyn Oliva Santana, Guiguiola Blanco González

“…The implemented system was properly articulated to the family physician-nurse program at the primary care level.</p>…”
Get full text

Implementation barriers and facilitators of Moyo foetal heart rate monitor during labour in public hospitals in Nepal by Ashish KC, Mikaela Rönnbäck, Urja Humgain, Omkar Basnet, Pratiksha Bhattarai, Anna Axelin

“…The study participants were labour room nurses and convenience sampling was used to select them. …”
Get full text

Bridging gaps in healthcare: child health services and specialist care collaboration for young children with autism and coexisting conditions by Gudrun Nygren, Gudrun Nygren, Christopher Gillberg, Emilia Carlsson, Emilia Carlsson

“…Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted to capture the perspectives of participating child health nurses. Data were analyzed using content analysis.ResultsThe mean age for referral from primary to specialist care for suspected autism decreased from 38 to 27 months at (n = 59). …”
Get full text

Quali-Quantitative Analysis (QQA): Why It Could Open New Frontiers for Holistic Health Practice by Erica Bell

“…The author concludes that QQA could open new frontiers for holistic health by helping doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals answer a fundamental question presented by complex health challenges: “Given this set of whole-of-patient needs, what elements of which interventions in what services would work best in this particular community?”…”
Get full text

Trainers’ Attitudes towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Current Care Guidelines, and Training by M. Mäkinen, M. Castrén, J. Nurmi, L. Niemi-Murola

“…Seven scales were constructed (Hesitation, Nurse’s Role, Nontechnical Skill, Usefulness, Restrictions, Personal, and Organisation). …”
Get full text

The "first Deborah" - Genesis 35:8 in the literary and theological context by F. Olojede

“… Exegetes consider Genesis 35:8 an intrusive verse in the narrative of Genesis 35:1-15 because of its isolated mention of the death and burial of Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse. However, the analysis of the verse in its literary and theological context in this article shows that it has been strategically placed in the narrative to underscore, among other things, the important role of Deborah in the Bethel tradition and the Jacob Cycle, as well as the subtle pointer to the fact that little people also have a place in the overall narrative of God’s people. …”
Get full text

The Economic Implications of Psychosocial Peer Support for Health Workers in German Hospitals by Strametz R, Roesner H, Neusius T, Wiesenhuetter I, Bushuven S, Mira JJ, Hinzmann D, Heininger S

“…Implementing comprehensive peer-support programs could reduce these costs to approximately 0.85 billion (physicians) and 1.02 billion euros (nurses), respectively, demonstrating substantial potential economic benefits.Conclusion: Investing in a structured peer-support program could yield annual savings exceeding 1.55 billion euros while enhancing workforce resilience and improving patient care. …”
Get full text

Negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and absence of positive childhood experiences on healthcare employees: survey findings built on 10 years of trauma-informed develo... by Laneita Williamson, Laneita Williamson, Stephanie S. Daniel, Jennifer Carter, Adam Ridenhour, Camila A. Pulgar, Yasmin Gay, Beata Debinski

“…Adjusting for ACEs and PCEs, nurses reported lower resilience and higher workplace violence compared to all other participant roles combined.DiscussionTeammate history of adversity was widespread and having fewer PCEs was associated with poorer adult workplace outcomes. …”
Get full text