Nursing Assessment
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Nurses can deliver hospital care just as well as doctors
A new Cochrane review found that nurse-led hospital care matches doctor-led care for safety and effectiveness, but may achieve better outcomes in some areas. Nurse substitution is not a one-size-fits-all approach, requiring the right training and support to work well.
China’s 2025 roadmap for building critical care systems: New national guidelines published in Journal of Intensive Medicine
The new guidelines outline standardized infrastructure planning, workforce development, technology integration, and emergency preparedness measures to standardize critical care across hospitals in China. The initiative aims to reduce disparities in care and ensure evidence-based treatment nationwide.
Updates in chronic subdural hematoma: from epidemiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis to treatment
This study summarizes evidence on sedation monitoring in neurocritical care patients, highlighting best practices for improving monitoring accuracy and patient outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of establishing a dedicated sedation monitoring team in neurosurgical ICUs.
Doctors and nurses are better than AI at triaging patients
Research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress finds that doctors and nurses are more accurate than AI in triaging patients in emergency departments. While AI showed some promise in flagging critical cases, its overall accuracy was lower than clinicians' across most metrics.
Is your health care provider really listening to you?
A new article by Dr. Leonard Berry of Texas A&M University argues that values-driven listening can improve care and heal the healthcare system. The authors identify six types of listening, including proximate, curious, earning trust, aided by design, empowering, and fostering resilience, which contribute to better care.
Illuminating gaps in perinatal palliative care evidence amidst abortion restrictions
A new review reveals significant limitations in existing perinatal palliative care (PPC) evidence, leaving critical gaps in understanding its safety and effectiveness. This comprehensive review calls for more rigorous research to inform policy and ensure appropriate care for vulnerable families.
Tools to succeed: Learning support for new nurses
A new self-assessment questionnaire has been developed to evaluate the progress of novice nurses during on-the-job training. The Modeling Scale for Novice Nurses assesses four subscales and 21 Likert scale questions to understand the nurses' behavior and growth, enabling senior nurses to provide targeted support.
Speed of risk perception is connected to how information is arranged
A study by Tokyo Metropolitan University found that nurses have a faster response when presented with words showing high or low risk ailments, but individual directional biases vary. The researchers' findings may inform better ways to present clinical information, potentially leading to improved medical care and lives saved.
First ever survey of A&E triage nurses highlights problems with a lack of training, low staffing, high stress and overflowing departments
A UK survey of triage nurses reveals concerns over inadequate training, low staffing levels, high stress, and overcrowding in emergency departments. The study suggests that training for this vital role varies greatly and can have a negative impact on decision-making.
The impact of nurse practitioner placement in Japanese nursing homes
Researchers found that nurse practitioner placement in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, resulted in reduced emergency visits and optimized care for residents with higher care needs. The study suggests a paradigm shift in elder care, highlighting the pivotal role of NPs in delivering quality healthcare.
Study develops guidance to tackle staff bullying and incivility in the NHS
A new study has developed guidelines to help NHS leaders tackle staff unprofessional behaviours, targeting root causes and disproportionately affected groups. The research found that existing interventions have limitations and calls for a more targeted approach.
Checklist Prompters Support ICU Rounds
A study published in the American Journal of Critical Care found that a single trained observer serving as a checklist prompter can accurately assess whether multidisciplinary rounds addressed key elements of the ABCDEF bundle. This approach enables customized, shorter checklists to streamline workflows and improve patient care.
Survey reveals physical and mental problems among health workers during pandemic
A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos found that 86% of health workers reported burnout and 81% suffered from stress. They also experienced depression, slept badly, and complained of aches and pains. The study aimed to assess the effects of long working hours and burden on physical and mental health.
Quicker palliative care referrals needed to support severely ill COVID patients
Severe breathlessness in COVID patients is a signal for quicker referral to palliative care, new research suggests. Palliative care improves symptoms and quality of life without affecting survival.
New research on intensive nurse home visiting program shows no impact on birth outcomes; study is ongoing
A randomized evaluation of Nurse-Family Partnership found that low-income mothers in South Carolina experienced adverse birth events at a rate of 26.9 percent, similar to the control group. The study evaluated various outcomes, but more evidence is needed on effective interventions to address racial and structural inequities.
Improving patient experiences in cancer clinical trials
A first-of-its-kind study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing clarifies the post-trial needs of patients who withdraw from cancer clinical trials. The study defines what constitutes responsible transitions when patients exit CCTs, providing insights into patient experiences and care after withdrawal.