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Evidence For Global Health Care Interventions For Preterm Or Low Birth Weight Infants: An Overview Of Systematic Reviews, Karen Edmond, Natalie Strobel

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Contex: Twenty-four research questions (framed as population, intervention, comparator, and outcomes) for global health care interventions for preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants were identified at a World Health Organization guideline development group expert meeting in December 2020. Objective: To describe which systematic reviews had addressed these research questions in the last 3 years. Data sources: Medline (Ovid); the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews; the Cochrane Database of Systematic Review Protocols; and the PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews databases from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 were used.Randomized controlled trials or observational studies. Two reviewers independently …

Mother's Own Milk Compared With Formula Milk For Feeding Preterm Or Low Birth Weight Infants: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Natalie A. Strobel, Claire Adams, Daniel R. Mcaullay, Karen M. Edmond

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objectives: We assessed the effect of feeding preterm or low birth weight infants with infant formula compared with mother's own milk on mortality, morbidity, growth, neurodevelopment, and disability. Methods: We searched Medline (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Studies to October 1, 2021. Results: Forty-two studies enrolling 89 638 infants fulfilled the inclusion criteria. We did not find evidence of an effect on mortality (odds ratio [OR] 1.26, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.91-1.76), infection (OR 1.52, 95% CI 0.98-2.37), cognitive neurodevelopment (standardized mean difference -1.30, 95% CI -3.53 to 0.93), or on growth parameters. Formula milk feeding …

Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Professional Practice Model: A Scoping Review, Gemma Doleman, Di Twigg

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim:

The aim of this study is to synthesize available literature describing the development, implementation and evaluation of a Professional Practice Model.

Background:

A Professional Practice Model is an overarching theory-based framework that depicts nursing values and defines the structure and process of nursing care. No research has synthesized available literature on this topic in recent times. Evaluation: A review of English language papers was published from 2015 to 2022. Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria.

Key Issues:

All studies highlighted the importance of having a Professional Practice Model that reflects nursing care activities and resonates with nurses across an …

What Are The Benefits And Challenges Of Mentoring In Midwifery? An Integrative Review, Krystyl Wissemann, Dianne Bloxsome, Annemarie De Leo, Sara Bayes

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: The aim of this review was to synthesize best available evidence on mentoring programmes for midwives who have worked within the clinical setting for more than 1 year. Background: Lack of job satisfaction, stress, burnout and limited managerial support contributes to midwifery workforce attrition and the ongoing global shortage of midwives. Mentoring may be one way to improve staff retention, leading to positive clinical and organizational outcomes. Design: A five-step integrative review approach, based on a series of articles published by the Joanna Briggs Institute for conducting systematic reviews, was used to develop a search strategy, selection criteria, method …

The Nursing Care Of People With Class Iii Obesity In An Acute Care Setting: A Scoping Review, Bev Ewens, Vivien Kemp, Mandy (Amanda) Towell-Barnard, Lisa Whitehead

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background

Patients with Class III obesity pose unique challenges to health care staff and organisations. Care requirements of this population are unique and require specialised equipment and knowledge to meet these needs, maintain the quality of care, as well as the safety of patients and staff.

Aim

To synthesise the evidence on the nursing care of Class III obese patients in acute care settings.

Methods

A scoping review informed by JBI. CINAHL Plus, Medline, Scopus, Proquest Central, Web of Science and Embase were searched for primary research articles about the nursing management of people classified as Class III obese in …

Exploring Orthopaedic Patients’ Experiences Of Hospital Discharge: Implications For Nursing Care, Rosemary Saunders, David Dineen, Karen Gullick, Karla Seaman, Renee Graham, Sandra Finlay

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background

Nurses play a key role in providing discharge education. With the increased demand for orthopaedic surgery and subsequent fast‐track surgical programmes resulting in reduction in hospital length of stay, obtaining patient feedback about discharge is important to inform nursing practice of discharge.

Aim

To explore patients’ experiences of discharge from hospital following orthopaedic surgery.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative study was undertaken with a sample of 34 patients discharged following orthopaedic surgery at a private acute Australian hospital. Individual semistructured telephone interviews were conducted and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Findings

From the analysis, patient experiences have been described in …

Breech Presentation Management: A Critical Review Of Leading Clinical Practice Guidelines, Sara Morris, Sadie Geraghty, Deborah Sundin

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Problem

Clinical practice guidelines are designed to guide clinicians and consumers of maternity services in clinical decision making, but recommendations are often consensus based and differ greatly between leading organisations.

Background

Breech birth is a divisive clinical issue, however vaginal breech births continue to occur despite a globally high caesarean section rate for breech presenting fetuses. Inconsistencies are known to exist between clinical practice guidelines relating to the management of breech presentation.

Aim

The aim of this review was to critically evaluate and compare leading obstetric clinical practice guidelines related to the management of breech presenting fetuses.

Methods

Leading obstetric …

Factors Influencing The Development And Implementation Of Nurse Practitioner Candidacy Programs: A Scoping Review, Lisa Whitehead, Diane E. Twigg, Rebecca Carman, Courtney Glass, Helena Halton, Christine M. Duffield

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Background

To meet the growing needs of a diverse population, it is critical that healthcare service provision is underpinned by innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable services and solutions. The role of the nurse practitioner creates an opportunity to meet the increasing demands of complex care and enables greater access to high quality care. Understanding how best to support nurse practitioner candidates to develop into the nurse practitioner role will create greater opportunities to transform service delivery and improve healthcare outcomes.

Aim

To identify key factors that support and positively impact the implementation of nurse practitioner candidacy programs and candidate experiences.

Methods …

2022-2023 Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook, Morehead State University. Nursing Department.

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2022-2023 Undergraduate Student Handbook of the Department of Nursing at Morehead State University.

Relationship Between Ego Resilience, Perceived Stress And Life Satisfaction Among University Students, Mona Hassan Abdelaal

Nursing

Abstract: Background: University students face many stressors that may have a negative impact on their life satisfaction. And the ability to cope effectively with these stressors and emotions can be termed resilience Aim of study: Was to examine the relationship between ego resilience, perceived stress and life satisfaction among university students. Research design: A descriptive correlational design was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Setting: The study was carried out at Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Science at Benha University, Qalyubia governorate. Sample: A purposive sample of 300 students in the fourth grade in faculty of nursing …

Effect Of Family Caregiver Expressed Emotion Control Program On Relapse Among Patients With Schizophrenia, Mona Hassan Abdelaal

Nursing

Abstract Background: Family caregivers of patient with schizophrenia face many problems related to caregiving as, stress, anxiety and a high level of expressed emotion, the permanent negative expressed emotion of caregiving are likely to generate relapse and increase rehospitalization the schizophrenia patient. Aim of study: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of family caregiver expressed emotion control program on relapse among patients with schizophrenia. Study design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Psychiatric Mental Health Hospital in Benha City, Qalyubiya Government. The hospital is affiliated to General Secretariat of Mental …

Effect Of Emotional Intelligence Training Program On Burnout Among Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses, Mona Hassan Abdelaal

Nursing

Abstract Background: Developing Emotional Intelligence in nurses increase psychiatric nurses stress resistance and combat burnout which become an essential element in nursing practice generally and psychiatric nursing practice more specifically. Aim of study: Was to evaluate the effect of EI training program on burnout among psychiatric mental health nurses. Research design: A quasi-experimental design one group was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at the Psychiatric Mental Health Hospital in Benha City, Kaluobia Governorate, which is affiliated to General Secretariat of Mental Health. Sample: A convenient sample was constituted the study subjects, the sample size was 60 nurses, which carry …

Dissociative Disorder And Its Relation To Stress Among Adolescents, Mona Hassan Abdelaal

Nursing

Abstract Background: Dissociative disorder is a mental disorder that characterized by a disruption in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, emotion, perception, identity, body representation, motor control, and behavior. Aim of study: Was to assess dissociative disorder and its relation to stress among adolescents. Research design: A descriptive study design was utilized. Sample: A convenience sample composed of 572 students of first grade. Setting: The study was carried out at Faculty of Nursing at Benha University in Benha City. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used, I: A structured Interview Questionnaire about the socio-demographic data of studied adolescents. II: …

Students' Awareness About Psychosocial Problems Associated With Cyber Bullying, Mona Hassan Abdelaal

Nursing

Abstract Background: Cyber bullying is the new power equation attached to bullying issue. In the meantime, digital technology has changed the way adolescents communicate and learn. It affects their behavior and attitude. Aim of the study: Was to assess students' level of awareness about psychosocial problems associated with cyber bullying. Research design: A descriptive exploratory design was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted in two faculties at Benha University (Nursing and Education). Subjects: A sample of 400 students, 200 from each faculty were chosen by a purposive sample. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection. Tool …

Effect Of Motivational Interviewing Training Program On Compliance Among Patients With Substance Use Disorders, Mona Hassan Abdelaal

Nursing

Abstract Background: Motivational interviewing empowers the patient's recovery from substance use disorders and compliance with medication and intervention programs adherence. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of motivational interviewing training program on compliance among patients with substance use disorders. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at El-abbssia psychiatric mental health hospital at Cairo City &the psychiatric mental health hospital at Benha city, Qaluobia governorate which are affiliated to secretariat of mental health. Sample: The sample consisted of (60) patients with substance use disorders comprised two matched groups into study …