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Implications For Covid-19: A Systematic Review Of Nurses’ Experiences Of Working In Acute Care Hospital Settings During A Respiratory Pandemic, Ritin S. Fernandez, Heidi Lord, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Lorna Moxham, Rebekkah Middleton, Ibrahim M. Alananzeh, Laura Ellwood

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Background Pandemics and epidemics are a public health emergencies that can result in substantial deaths and socio-economic disruption. Nurses play a key role in the public health response to such crises, delivering direct patient care and risk of exposure to the infectious disease. The experience of providing nursing care in this context has the potential to have significant short and long term consequences for individuals, society and the nursing profession. Objectives To synthesize and present the best available evidence on the experiences of nurses working in acute hospital settings during a pandemic. Design This review was conducted using the Joanna …

Whole Grain Consumption And Human Health: An Umbrella Review Of Observational Studies, Maria Tieri, Francesca Ghelfi, Marilena Vitale, Claudia Vetrani, Stefano Marventano, Alessandra Lafranconi, Justyna Godos, Lucilla Titta, Angelo Gambera, Elena Alonzo, Salvatore Sciacca, Gabriele Riccardi, Silvio Buscemi, Daniele Del Rio, Sumantra Ray, Fabio Galvano, Eleanor J. Beck, Giuseppe Grosso

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Whole grains have been associated with a number of health benefits. We systematically reviewed existing meta-analyses of observational studies and evaluated the level of evidence for their putative effects based on pre-selected criteria. Of the 23 included studies, we found convincing evidence of an inverse association between whole grain consumption and risk of type-2 diabetes and colorectal cancer; possible evidence of decreased risk of colon cancer and cardiovascular mortality with increased whole grain intake, as well as increased risk of prostate cancer. Limited or insufficient evidence was available for all other outcomes investigated. Overall findings are encouraging for a positive …

Diagnostic Performance Of Delirium Assessment Tools In Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta‐Analysis, Mu-Hsing Ho, Amy E. Montgomery, Victoria Traynor, Chia-Chi Chang, Ken N. Kuo, H.C. Chang, Kee-Hsin Chen

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Background Critical care nurses are in the best position to detect and monitor delirium in critically ill patients. Therefore, an optimum delirium assessment tool with strong evidence should be identified with critical care nurses to perform in the daily assessment. Aim To evaluate and compare the diagnostic performance of delirium assessment tools in diagnosing delirium in critically ill patients. Methods We searched five electronic databases including the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and a Chinese database for eligible diagnostic studies published in English or Mandarin up to December 2018. This diagnostic test accuracy meta‐analysis was limited to studies in intensive …

The Role Of Diet In The Prevention Of Diabetes Among Women With Prior Gestational Diabetes: A Systematic Review Of Intervention And Observational Studies, Ellie D'Arcy, Jessica Rayner, Allison Hodge, Lynda Ross, Danielle A. J. M Schoenaker

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Background Women with prior gestational diabetes (GDM) have an increased lifetime risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). There are no up-to-date systematic reviews analyzing the relationship of diet with risk of developing T2DM following GDM. Objective To systematically review the evidence from intervention and observational studies on effects of dietary interventions and associations of dietary intake with T2DM outcomes in women with a GDM history. Methods Six electronic databases were searched (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, Medline, Cochrane Central, Proquest, and Scopus) for articles published until May 2019. This review includes intervention and observational …

Diagnostic Accuracy Of Delirium Assessment Tools In Critical Ill Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Mu-Hsing Ho, Amy Montgomery, Kee-Hsin Chen, H.C. Chang, Victoria Traynor

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Abstract presented at The Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-15 May 2019, Adelaide, Australia

How Do We Consider The Impact Of Clinical Supervisor Education? A Participatory Literature Review, Maria T. Mackay, Katherine Riley, Jan Dewing

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Background: This research forms the initial part of a PhD research study, based in the critical paradigm, with an emphasis on developing education strategies that impact on learning in the non-classroom setting. The focus of this article is the education required to enable clinical supervisors to undertake their role supporting nursing students in clinical practice.

Aims: There are two aims of this literature review. First, to determine what peer-reviewed, published literature reveals concerning effective learning and teaching strategies for clinical supervisor education. Second, to gain an understanding from a group of clinical supervisors of their perspective on the literature review …

A Theoretical Review Of Psychological Resilience: Defining Resilience And Resilience Research Over The Decades, Shae-Leigh C. Vella, Nagesh B. Pai

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Recent times have seen a shift in interest from a focus upon the deficits of individuals to a focus upon individual's strengths. Resilience is a positive psychology construct that has been investigated for decades, prior to this paradigm shift. This article reviews definitions of resilience over time. Although there is no single agreed definition; resilience is commonly described as the ability to bounce back. The risk of stress and negative life events in triggering mental illness has long been recognized. Similarly, the positive outcomes of some individuals to highly adverse situations have also been of interest for a long time. …

Nurses' Experiences Of Working In Rural Hospitals: An Integrative Review, Sarah Smith, Jenny Sim, Elizabeth J. Halcomb

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Aim: To critically analyse the international literature describing the experiences of nurses working in rural hospitals.Background: Nursing shortages in rural areas is an ongoing issue. Given the significant role nurses play in the delivery of rural health care, a sufficient workforce is essential. However, maintaining this workforce is challenging. Understanding the experiences of nurses working in rural hospitals is essential to inform strategies around job satisfaction and staff retention.Evaluation: An integrative review was conducted. Six primary sources were included related to the experiences of nurses working in rural hospitals.Results: Four themes emerged, namely: (a) Professional Development; (b) …

A Systematic Review Of The Effectiveness Of Empathy Education For Undergraduate Nursing Students, Tracy Levett-Jones, Robyn Cant, Samuel Lapkin

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to identify, critically appraise and synthesize evidence for the effectiveness of empathy interventions in undergraduate nursing education.

Design

A systematic review of literature.

Data Sources

A three-stage systematic search of six electronic databases was conducted.

Review Methods

The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guided the review. English language articles published between 2000 and 2018 were eligible. Methodological rigour was examined using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument. Changes in empathy were assessed using Cohen's effect size correlation (r) and reported as effective when the variance was …

The Impact Of Curriculum On Nursing Students' Attitudes, Perceptions And Preparedness To Work In Primary Health Care: An Integrative Review, Kaara Ray Calma, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Moira Stephens

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Background The ageing population and growing burden of chronic disease has increased demands for primary health care services, necessitating growth of this nursing workforce. Studies have explored strategies in retaining nurses, employment conditions in primary health care, and transitioning of acute care nurses to primary health care employment. Few studies have explored how undergraduate nursing students perceive and are prepared to work in this sector. Aim This review synthesises evidence on the impact of undergraduate curriculum on nursing students' attitudes, perceptions and preparedness to work in primary health care. Design An integrative literature review guided the synthesis of evidence. Data …

Reliability, Validity And Generalizability Of Multidimensional Pain Assessment Tools Used In Postoperative Adult Patients: A Systematic Review Protocol, Samuel Lapkin, Ritin S. Fernandez, Laura Ellwood, Ashish Diwan

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Objective: The objective of this review is to evaluate the measurement properties of multidimensional pain assessment tools for postoperative pain in adults. Introduction: Effective postoperative pain management increases patient safety and satisfaction, and reduces healthcare costs. The most commonly used postoperative pain assessment tools only evaluate pain intensity, which is only one aspect of the sensory dimension of pain. Pain is a subjective phenomenon, and variability exists among patients. Efforts are underway to incorporate multidimensional assessment tools for postoperative pain assessment in clinical practice. Inclusion criteria: Eligible studies will include postoperative patients aged 18 years and older from all surgical …

Serious Mental Illness, Neighborhood Disadvantage, And Type 2 Diabetes Risk: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Ramya Walsan, Andrew D. Bonney, Darren J. Mayne, Nagesh B. Pai, Xiaoqi Feng, Renin Melkias Baby Selvi Toms

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Aim of the Study: This review aims to systematically synthesize the body of literature examining the association between neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage and serious mental illness (SMI)-type 2 diabetes (T2D) co-occurrence. Methods: We conducted an electronic search of four databases: PubMed, Scopus, Medline, and Web of Science. Studies were considered eligible if they were published in English, peer reviewed, quantitative, and focused on the association between neighborhood disadvantage and SMI-T2D comorbidity. Study conduct and reporting complied with PRISMA guidelines, and the protocol is made available at PROSPERO (CRD42017083483). Results: The one eligible study identified reported a higher burden of T2D in …

Integrative Review Of The Supportive Care Needs Of Arab People Affected By Cancer, Ibrahim M. Alananzeh, Janelle V. Levesque, Cannas Kwok, Bronwyn Everett

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

This review aimed to identify the unmet supportive care needs to conduct an integrative review of the literature, to identify the unmet supportive care needs of Arab people affected by cancer (patients and caregivers), and the impact of these needs on quality of life and psychosocial well-being. In July 2015 databases, search engines and electronic list servers were searched, with no limit on the year of publication. Reference lists of included articles and published reviews were also hand searched. Six studies met the inclusion criteria. Most studies examined the supportive care/ unmet needs of Arab cancer patients and their family …

A Review Of Informal Volunteerism In Emergencies And Disasters: Definition, Opportunities And Challenges, Joshua Whittaker, Blythe Mclennan, John Handmer

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Despite highly specialised and capable emergency management systems, ordinary citizens are usually first on the scene in an emergency or disaster, and remain long after official services have ceased. Citizens often play vital roles in helping those affected to respond and recover, and can provide invaluable assistance to official agencies. However, in most developed countries, emergency and disaster management relies largely on a workforce of professionals and, to varying degrees, volunteers affiliated with official agencies. Those who work outside of such systems have tended to be viewed as a nuisance or liability, and their efforts are often undervalued. Given increasing …

Community Bushfire Safety: A Review Of Post-Black Saturday Research, Joshua Whittaker, John Handmer

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Following the 'Black Saturday' bushfires of 7 February 2009, a number of research reports on community bushfire safety were presented to the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. These include reports from the CFA, OESC, Bushfire CRC and Department of Justice. These reports have different research aims and employ a range of methods and samples. Some reports investigate community safety issues during the Black Saturday bushfires, while others examine preparedness and intentions for future fires. This paper reviews these reports to identify common findings, inconsistencies and gaps relating to community safety during bushfires, and discusses the implications of methodological differences for research …