Resumo Introdução: O acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico tem como tratamento a terapia trombolítica, aplicada ainda na fase aguda, promovendo melhora importante nas sequelas acarretadas por este agravo. Considerando a complexidade da terapia trombolítica, torna-se necessário que os enfermeiros compreendam suas competências para auxiliar no cuidado. Objetivo: Identificar evidências científicas acerca das competências do enfermeiro no cuidado a pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral elegíveis à terapia trombolítica. Metodologia: Revisão integrativa composta por seis etapas em seis etapas (elaboração da questão, busca na literatura, coleta de dados, análise, discussão e apresentação da revisão), realizada nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, IBECS, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase e CINAHL. A busca foi realizada entre agosto e setembro de 2022 adotando como critérios de inclusão estudos primários; gratuitos, disponíveis eletronicamente na íntegra; nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol. Foram obtidos inicialmente 2.830 estudos, os quais passaram por uma seleção, onde foram incluídos aqueles que atendiam os critérios previamente estabelecidos. Resultados: Com base nos doze estudos incluídos nesta revisão identificaram-se competências voltadas à três atividades do cuidado: gestão do cuidado como trabalho em equipe, códigos, fluxos e protocolos, assistência ao paciente antes, durante e após a utilização da terapia trombolítica e educação em saúde para equipe, pacientes e familiares. Conclusão: Os achados desta revisão puderam evidenciar as competências do enfermeiro no cuidado aos pacientes elegíveis a terapia trombolítica, as quais perpassam diferentes áreas de atuação do enfermeiro. Para este estudo prevaleceram as competências assistências, seguida por competências gerenciais.
Resumen Introducción: El accidente cerebrovascular isquémico se trata con terapia trombolítica, aplicada incluso en la fase aguda, que promueve una mejoría significativa de las secuelas provocadas por este padecimiento. Considerando la complejidad de la terapia trombolítica, es necesario que las personas profesionales de enfermería comprendan sus competencias para ayudar en el cuidado. Objetivo: Identificar evidencias científicas sobre las competencias del personal de enfermería en el cuidado de pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular elegibles para terapia trombolítica. Metodología: Revisión integradora que consta de seis etapas (elaboración de la pregunta, búsqueda bibliográfica, recolección de datos, análisis, discusión y presentación de la revisión), realizada en las bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, IBECS, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase y CINAHL. La búsqueda se realizó entre agosto y septiembre de 2022. Los criterio de inclusión fueron: estudios primarios, gratuito, disponible electrónicamente en su totalidad, en inglés, portugués y español. Inicialmente se obtuvieron 2830 estudios, los cuales fueron sometidos a un proceso de selección, que incluyó aquellos que cumplían con los criterios previamente establecidos. Resultados: A partir de los doce estudios incluidos en esta revisión, se identificaron competencias centradas en tres actividades asistenciales: gestión del cuidado como trabajo en equipo, códigos, flujos y protocolos, atención a pacientes antes, durante y después del uso de la terapia trombolítica y educación en salud para personal, pacientes y familias. Conclusión: Los hallazgos de esta revisión pudieron resaltar las competencias de las personas profesionales en enfermería en el cuidado de personas elegibles para terapia trombolítica, que abarcan diferentes áreas de actuación del personal de enfermería. Para este estudio, prevalecieron las habilidades asistenciales, seguidas de las competencias gerenciales.
ABSTRACT Introduction: Ischemic stroke is treated with thrombolytic therapy, applied even in the acute phase, promoting a significant improvement in the after-effects caused by this condition. Considering the complexity of thrombolytic therapy, it is necessary for nurses to understand the skills required to assist in care. Objective: To identify scientific evidence about the competencies of nurses in the care of patients with stroke who are eligible for thrombolytic therapy. Methodology: An integrative review consisting of six stages (elaboration of the question, literature review, data collection, analysis, discussion, and presentation), conducted in MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, IBECS, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and CINAHL databases. The search was carried out between August and September 2022 using primary studies as the inclusion criteria: free of charge, fully available electronically, published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Initially, 2.830 studies were obtained, which underwent a selection process that included only those studies that met the previously established criteria. Results: Based on the twelve studies included in this review, competencies focused on three care activities were identified: care management such as teamwork; codes; flows and protocols; patient care before, during, and after the use of thrombolytic therapy; and education health education for staff, patients, and families. Conclusion: The findings of this review highlighted the nurses' competencies in the care of patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy, which encompass different areas of the nurse's work. For this study, assistance competencies prevailed, followed by management competencies.
Humans , Thrombolytic Therapy/nursing , Stroke/nursing , Nursing Care
OBJECTIVES: to develop and validate a nursing care plan in a Maternal Intensive Care Unit. METHODS: a methodological study, developed in stages: integrative review; Nursing History construction; care plan restructuring; appearance and content validity by judges. RESULTS: the history was organized into sections: Identification; Basic Human Needs; Physical Examination; and Assessment of Basic Human Needs. A care plan was restructured with 34 diagnoses, organized according to basic human needs. A satisfactory level of appearance validity of the history and care plan was obtained (Concordance Index varying between 86.3 and 100 for both instruments), and content validity with average indexes of 90.8 and 92.8, respectively. Thirty-four diagnoses, their interventions and nursing actions were consolidated. CONCLUSIONS: the instruments were considered relevant and pertinent in terms of appearance and content, and their use in the institution under study as well as in other similar services may be recommended.
Intensive Care Units , Humans , Intensive Care Units/organization & administration , Female , Nursing Care/methods , Adult
OBJECTIVES: to develop and assess a nursing care protocol for critically ill users with tracheostomy under mechanical ventilation. METHODS: a methodological study, developed through two phases, guided by the 5W2H management tool: I) target audience characterization and II) technology development. RESULTS: thirty-four nursing professionals participated in this study, who presented educational demands in relation to care for critical users with tracheostomy, with an emphasis on standardizing care through a protocol and carrying out continuing education. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the creation and validity of new technologies aimed at this purpose enhanced the participation of nursing professionals and their empowerment in the health institution's microsectoral actions and in macrosectoral actions, highlighting the need for public policies that guarantee the conduct of a line of care for users with tracheostomy.
Respiration, Artificial , Tracheostomy , Tracheostomy/nursing , Tracheostomy/methods , Humans , Respiration, Artificial/nursing , Respiration, Artificial/methods , Female , Male , Critical Illness/nursing , Adult , Nursing Care/methods , Nursing Care/standards , Middle Aged , Clinical Protocols
BACKGROUND: Considering the significance of care delegation in enhancing the quality of nursing care and ensuring patient safety, it is imperative to explore nurses' experiences in this domain. As such, this study aimed to explore the experiences of Iranian nurses regarding the delegation of care. METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted between 2022 and 2023, employing the content analysis method with a conventional approach. The study utilized purposeful sampling method to select qualified participants. Data collection was carried out through in-depth and semi-structured interviews utilizing open-ended questions. The data analysis process followed the steps proposed by Graneheim and Lundman (2004) and involved the use of MAXQDA version 12 software. To ensure the trustworthiness of the data, the study employed the four rigor indices outlined by Lincoln and Guba (1985). RESULTS: In the present study, a total of 15 interviews were conducted with 12 participants, the majority of whom were women. The age range of the participants fell between 25 and 40 years. Through qualitative data analysis, eight subcategories and three main categories of "insourcing of care", "outsourcing of care" and "delegating of care to non-professionals" were identified. Additionally, the overarching theme that emerged from the analysis was "delegation of care, a double-edged sword". CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study revealed that the delegation of care occurred through three distinct avenues: to colleagues within the same unit, to colleagues in other units, and to non-professionals. Delegating care was found to have potential benefits, such as reducing the nursing workload and fostering teamwork. However, it was also observed that in certain instances, delegation was not only unhelpful but also led to missed nursing care. Therefore, it is crucial to adhere to standardized principles when delegating care to ensure the maintenance of high-quality nursing care.
Qualitative Research , Quality of Health Care , Humans , Female , Iran , Quality of Health Care/standards , Adult , Male , Interviews as Topic , Nursing Care/standards , Attitude of Health Personnel , Nursing Staff, Hospital/psychology
Among natural disasters, earthquakes have a considerable impact and are among the ten deadliest, with an extreme impact on the healthcare sector. This study aimed to analyze the best practices in nursing care for earthquake victims. An in-depth analysis was carried out by using a scoping review, a method used in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR recommendations, to identify best nursing practice in these circumstances based on searches of eight databases: MEDLINE via PubMed; Cochrane Library; Embase; VHL; PDQ-Evidence; Scopus; ProQuest; and Google Scholar. Twenty-one studies were selected. The nursing practices identified were grouped into two distinct dimensions, each subdivided into four subcategories: (i) care practices: (a) immediate care, (b) intermediate care, (c) psychosocial care, and (d) ethical care; (ii) care management and coordination practices, which cover (a) care coordination, (b) victim care network organization, (c) teamwork, and (d) training. By analyzing these nursing practices during care and relief operations for earthquake victims, this study identified the various actions carried out, the nursing skills to be developed, and the reinforcement of these advanced practices through the systematization of nurses' skills, in order to promote victims' rehabilitation, minimize their suffering, and improve their quality of life during and after an earthquake.
Earthquakes , Nursing Care , Humans
Over the past few decades, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have revolutionized the fields of nursing and patient healthcare management. This scoping review and the accompanying case studies shed light on the extensive scope and impact of ICT in these critical healthcare domains. The scoping review explores the wide array of ICT tools employed in nursing care and patient healthcare management. These tools encompass electronic health records systems, mobile applications, telemedicine solutions, remote monitoring systems, and more. This article underscores how these technologies have enhanced the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of clinical information, contributing to improved patient care. ICT revolution has revitalized nursing care and patient management, improving the quality of care and patient satisfaction. This review and the accompanying case studies emphasize the ongoing potential of ICT in the healthcare sector and call for further research to maximize its benefits.
Electronic Health Records , Telemedicine , Humans , Delivery of Health Care , Mobile Applications , Nursing Care , Patient Satisfaction
Objetivo: Conhecer a percepção dos enfermeiros em ambiente hospitalar sobre a implementação das tecnologias na assistência de enfermagem com foco na segurança do paciente. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, qualitativo, realizado com oito enfermeiros, responsáveis pelo gerenciamento de riscos em hospitais. Utilizou-se a técnica Snowball para eleger os participantes e a plataforma Skype para as entrevistas, realizadas no período de março a abril de 2021. Resultados: Apontou-se a utilização da tecnologia por meio do prontuário eletrônico, com a inserção de programa como o Tasy, o qual avançou para comunicação em rede, com vistas a facilitar checagens, auditorias, indicadores, gerenciamento e análise dos eventos. Desvelou-se também para a utilização do código de barras na identificação do paciente e no controle de dispensação e recebimento de medicamentos. No entanto, foram apresentadas limitações na implementação como dificuldade no manuseio das ferramentas digitais por profissionais antigos, caracterizada como resistência. Conclusão: A aplicabilidade das tecnologias na práxis da enfermagem contribui para a segurança do paciente face a favorecer o controle de eventos e o gerenciamento de riscos. Remete para a importância de capacitação e treinamentos dos profissionais para desenvolvimento de habilidades na utilização das ferramentas digitais. (AU)
Objective: Getting to know the perceptions from nurses on hospital environment about the technology implantation in the aid of patient's safety focused nursing. Methods: Descriptive, qualitative study made with eight nurses, responsible for risk management in hospitals. The Snowball technique was used to select the participants and the Skype platform used in the interviews, from March to April 2021. Results: The technology use was detected on the patient's electronic records through the Tasy program, which advanced to a net communication to facilitate checking, audits, pointers, management and event analysis. It was also detected by the use of bar codes in the identification of patients and control of medication dispensation and receiving. However, some limitations were found in the technology implementation, like elderly people having trouble using the digital tools, which is characterized by resistance. Conclusion: The technology applicability in the nursing practice contributes to the patient's safety to favor event control and risk management. It points to the importance of staff training and qualification to promote the ability of using digital tools. (AU)
Objetivo: Conocer las percepciones de las enfermeras del entorno hospitalario sobre la implementación de tecnologias enfocado en la seguridad del paciente. Métodos: Fue realizado un estudio descripctivo, cualitativo, con ocho enfermeras responsables de la gestión de riesgos en los hospitales. Se utilizó la tecnica snowball para elegir a los participantes y la plataforma skype para las entrevistas realizadas de marzo a abril de 2021. Resultados: Con el desarrollo de la tecnologia a través de historias clínicas eletrónicas, la inserción de un programa como Tasy, que avanzó a la comunicación em red, con el objetivo de facilitar verificaciones como auditorias, gestión y análisis en cualquier eventualidad. Tambien se dio a conocer para el uso de códigos de barras en la identificación de pacientes y en el control de la dispensación y recepción de medicamentos. Sin embargo, se presentaron limitaciones en la implementación, como la dificultad en el manejo de herramientas digitales por parte de algunos profesionales. Conclusión: La aplicabilidad de tecnologias en la enfermeria contribuye a la seguridad del paciente favoreciendo en el control de riesgos. Se refiere a la importancia de la calificación y formación de los profesionales, para desarrollar habilidades en el uso de herramientas digitales. (AU)
Technology , Patient Safety , Nursing Care
Objetivo: Relatar a construção e implantação de painel de bordo, desenvolvido por enfermeiros e profissionais da tecnologia da informação, para gerenciamento do Protocolo de Prevenção de Lesão por Pressão. Métodos: Trata-se de um relato de experiência sobre a construção e implantação de painel de bordo informatizado para gerenciamento de protocolo em um hospital privado universitário, localizado no interior do estado de São Paulo. Resultados: A construção do painel de bordo foi dividida nas seguintes etapas: revisão e atualização do protocolo, construção do modelo eletrônico e implementação. A divulgação foi realizada pela Comissão de Prevenção de Lesão por Pressão. Conclusão: O painel de bordo possibilitou a visualização rápida e em tempo real dos riscos dos pacientes, intervenções propostas e efetividade das medidas de prevenção, além de promover a integração e empoderamento dos profissionais na gestão do cuidado. (AU)
Objective: To report the construction and implementation of a dashboard, developed by nurses and information technology professionals, to manage the Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol. Methods: This is an experience report on the construction and implementation of a computerized dashboard for protocol management in a private university hospital, located in the interior of the state of São Paulo. Results: The construction of the dashboard was divided into the following steps: review and update of the protocol, construction of the electronic model and implementation. The Pressure Injury Prevention Commission disclosed the tool. Conclusion: The dashboard enabled the quick and real-time visualization of patient risks, proposed interventions and effectiveness of prevention measures, in addition to promoting the integration and empowerment of professionals in the management of care. (AU)
Objetivo: Informar la construcción e implementación de un panel, desarrollado por enfermeras y profesionales de tecnologías de la información, para gestionar el Protocolo de Prevención de Lesiones por Presión. Métodos: Se trata de un informe de experiencia sobre la construcción e implementación de un panel computarizado para la gestión del protocolo en un hospital universitario privado, en el interior del estado de São Paulo. Resultados: La construcción del panel se dividió en los siguientes pasos: revisión y actualización del protocolo, construcción del modelo electrónico e implementación. La divulgación fue realizada por la Comisión de Prevención de Lesiones por Presión. Conclusión: El panel permitió la visualización rápida y en tiempo real de los riesgos del paciente, las intervenciones propuestas y la efectividad de las medidas de prevención, además de promover la integración y el empoderamiento de los profesionales en la gestión del cuidado. (AU)
Risk Management , Pressure Ulcer , Patient Safety , Health Information Management , Nursing Care
Objetivo: Mapear as teorias de enfermagem utilizadas nos diferentes contextos de assistência à criança e ao adolescente. Métodos: Revisão de escopo de acordo com a metodologia do Instituto Joanna Briggs, que incluiu estudos primários, publicados em inglês, espanhol e português, sem restrição de tempo, e disponibilizados nas bases de dados MEDLINE, WOS, BDENF, SCOPUS, CINAHL e SCIELO. Resultados: Foram incluídos nesta revisão 53 artigos, os quais evidenciaram 17 teorias de enfermagem aplicadas aos mais diversos contextos pediátricos, como hospitalização, terapia intensiva, cuidados para doenças crônicas e promoção da saúde. A teoria mais utilizada para direcionar o cuidado foi a Teoria da Adaptação de Roy. São várias as experiências exitosas no campo da pesquisa e prática assistencial com a utilização das teorias de enfermagem. Conclusão: Diferentes teorias de enfermagem embasam o cuidado de enfermagem pediátrica; e a escolha de cada teoria deve ser norteada por um propósito explícito ou assunto de interesse dos autores, com base em suas expectativas pessoais e nas evidências científicas. Por meio deste estudo foi possível vislumbrar o potencial de cada teoria para subsidiar a prática da enfermagem pediátrica. (AU)
Objective: To map the Nursing theories used in the different contexts of assistance to children and adolescents. Methods: Scoping review according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and included primary studies, published in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with no time restrictions, and made available in the MEDLINE, WOS, BDENF, SCOPUS, CINAHL and SCIELO databases. Results: A total of 53 articles were included in this review, which evidenced 17 Nursing theories applied to the most varied pediatric contexts, such as hospitalization, intensive care, care for chronic conditions, and health promotion. The theory most used to direct care was the Roy's Adaptation Theory. There are several successful experiences in the field of research and care practice with the use of Nursing theories. Conclusion: Different Nursing theories support pediatric Nursing care; and the choice of each theory must be guided by an explicit purpose or subject of interest to the authors, based on their personal expectations and on the scientific evidence. Through this study it was possible to glimpse the potential of each theory to support pediatric Nursing practice. (AU)
Objetivo: Mapear las teorías de Enfermería utilizadas en los diferentes contextos de atención a la niñez y adolescencia. Métodos: Revisión de alcance según la metodología del Joanna Briggs Institute que incluyó estudios primarios, publicados en inglés, español y portugués, sin restricciones de tiempo, y disponibles en las bases de datos MEDLINE, WOS, BDENF, SCOPUS, CINAHL y SCIELO. Resultados: En esta revisión se incluyeron un total de 53 artículos, que evidenciaron 17 teorías de enfermería aplicadas a los más variados contextos pediátricos, como hospitalización, cuidados intensivos, cuidados de enfermedades crónicas y promoción de la salud. La teoría más utilizadas para dirigir el cuidado fue la Teoría de la Adaptación de Roy. Existen varias experiencias exitosas en el campo de la investigación y la práctica asistencial con el uso de las teorías de Enfermería. Conclusión: Diferentes teorías de Enfermería sustentan la atención de Enfermería pediátrica; y la elección de cada teoría debe estar guiada por un propósito explícito o tema de interés para los autores, con base en sus expectativas personales y en la evidencia científica.A través de este estudio se pudo vislumbrar el potencial de cada teoría para sustentar la práctica de la Enfermería pediátrica. (AU)
Nursing Theory , Pediatric Nursing , Review Literature as Topic , Nursing Care
Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC) of healthy newborns is a catastrophic event caused by cardiorespiratory collapse in a healthy newborn. The most common cause of SUPC is poor positioning of the newborn during skin-to-skin contact or breastfeeding when the newborn is not being observed by a health professional, attentive parent, or caretaker. Maternal/newborn health care professionals need to know about the essential information, definitions, incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, outcomes, and prevention and management strategies to minimize the occurrence and impact of SUPC. A sample SUPC hospital policy is included in the manuscript.
Kangaroo-Mother Care Method , Nursing Care , Sudden Infant Death , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Parents , Risk Factors , Sudden Infant Death/etiology , Sudden Infant Death/prevention & control , Sudden Infant Death/epidemiology
BACKGROUND: It is necessary to find ways to mediate the relationship between role overload and missed nursing care in settings where nursing staffing is inadequate. This study aimed to identify the single and multiple sequential mediation effects of organizational support, nurse-physician collaboration, and nurse-nurse collaboration on the relationship between role overload and missed nursing care. METHODS: Data were collected from 237 registered Korean nurses working in general wards in October 2022. The measures used were the modified role overload scale, nurse-physician collaboration scale, nurse-nurse collaboration scale, a short version of the Perceived Organizational Support Scale, and the modified Missed Nursing Care Scale. Data were analyzed using PROCESS macro in SPSS. A hypothesis test was performed using Model 81, proposed by Hayes, which includes serial multiple mediators. RESULTS: Organizational support, nurse-physician collaboration, and nurse-nurse collaboration showed a mediation effect on missed nursing care. Organizational support, nurse-physician collaboration, and nurse-nurse collaboration showed significant multiple sequential mediation effects on the relationship between role overload and missed nursing care. When the indirect effect sizes of nurse-physician collaboration were compared with those of nurse-nurse collaboration in both single and multiple sequential mediation paths, the indirect effect of nurse-physician collaboration was greater than that of nurse-nurse collaboration on the relationship between role overload and missed nursing care. CONCLUSIONS: As an alternative strategy to reduce missed nursing care in situations with insufficient nursing staffing, organizational support should precede nurse-physician and nurse-nurse collaboration. In particular, improving nurse-physician collaboration shows promise in mitigating missed nursing care.
Cooperative Behavior , Humans , Female , Male , Republic of Korea , Adult , Surveys and Questionnaires , Nursing Care/psychology , Nursing Care/standards , Physician-Nurse Relations , Organizational Culture , Middle Aged , Cross-Sectional Studies , Nursing Staff, Hospital/psychology
BACKGROUND: Patients in intensive care units need full nursing care due to the high mortality rate. However, some aspects of nursing care can be forgotten. AIMS: To investigate the quality of death and dying and its association with aspects of missed nursing care, alongside the overall perception of nurses in intensive care units about factors associated with missed nursing care. METHODS: This cross-sectional study used a census sampling method of 105 nurses working in intensive care units. In order to collect data, the Quality of Dying and Death Questionnaire (QODD), missed nursing care (MISSCARE survey) and factors associated with missed nursing care questionnaire were used. Data analysis was performed by using SPSS 16. FINDINGS: The quality of death and dying, as perceived by nurses, was found to be lower than the average (Range score: 0 to 100). The range of missed nursing care was average (Range of score: 24 to 96) and the most noticeable reason for this missed nursing care was the shortage of nursing staff. CONCLUSION: Managers should ensure that nurses provide complete nursing care for terminally ill patients in intensive care units and eliminate factors that lead to aspects of nursing care being missed, such as staffing levels, material resources and communication between staff members.
Nursing Care , Nursing Staff, Hospital , Humans , Cross-Sectional Studies , Quality of Health Care , Surveys and Questionnaires
. The use of standardized nursing languages in electronic medical records: an exploratory study on opportunities, limitations, and strategies. INTRODUCTION: Standardized nursing languages (SNLs) have found increasing application in electronic medical records in recent years. In Italy their use is still uneven and accompanied by a silent debate between positions 'against' and 'for' their use. AIM: To render visible the debate regarding SNLs in Italy, and the strategies to consider when digitized records are based on a SNL. METHOD: Data has been collected through audio-recorded semi-structured interviews, selecting three Italian nursing professors, four managers representing Italian healthcare settings that used a SNT and a representative of the Central committee of the National federation of orders of nursing professions. The thematic approach was used to analyze the data. RESULTS: Participants reported having introduced digitized records based on nursing diagnoses, integrated with the Nursing Interventions Classification System and Nursing Outcome Classification, Clinical Care Classification System, Nursing Sensitive Outcomes or mixed models. Divergent aspects emerge regarding: (1) using nursing languages vs a common language to other healthcare professions; (2) planning care vs enhancing clinical reasoning; (3) measuring nursing care vs accepting the variability of the practice, and (4) making documentation efficient vs dedicating more time. Some convergences have emerged and a set of indications for introducing electronic records when based on standardized languages. CONCLUSIONS: The introduction of electronic documentation requires the use of homogeneous languages. The debate on the potential and limits of SNL is still open and requires reflection among researchers, trainers, clinicians, and coordinators/managers of nursing care regarding the choices to be made which may have long-term effects on many nurses.
Electronic Health Records , Nursing Care , Humans , Vocabulary, Controlled , Language , Italy
. Indicators and outcomes associated with the quality of care: how to use them and interpret results. Outcomes related to care (or nursing sensitive outcomes) such as pressure ulcers, failure to rescue, accidental falls are specific patient outcomes influenced by nursing care. They are used to monitor the quality of care and patient safety in hospitals across the country. However, their association with nursing care is not always clear, and the attention should be focused on avoidable events. From the following issue a reflection on the main indicators will be proposed with some hints on how to collect data and interpret the results.
Hospitals , Nursing Care , Humans , Patient Safety , Surveys and Questionnaires , Accidental Falls/prevention & control
BACKGROUND: Nurses are uniquely positioned to identify and respond to the sexual exploitation of young people. They treat sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, and mental health issues, often collaborating with social services and law enforcement to safeguard young people. AIM: This narrative review explores the pivotal role of nurses in identifying and responding to sexual exploitation among young people. METHODS: Empirical evidence from 1997 to 2021 was examined through a comprehensive search of databases such as CINAHL-EBSCO, ASSIA, PubMed (including Medline), and manual screening of abstracts. The PRISMA guideline was applied. Thematic analysis of 12 selected studies revealed three overarching themes. FINDINGS: The themes identified were the influence of technology on the sexual exploitation of young people, identification and response to sexual exploitation in both clinical and non-clinical settings, and organisational support. CONCLUSION: These findings shed light on sexual exploitation and underscore the significance of a person-centred approach to nursing care that addresses the health and social impacts of sexual exploitation. It emphasises the importance of interagency collaboration and appropriate clinical interventions to effectively support young people at risk. Increased professional development, support, and supervision for nurses are relevant to identifying, responding to, and preventing the sexual exploitation of young people.
Nursing Care , Sexual Behavior , Pregnancy , Female , Humans , Adolescent
Occasionally, the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies can go wrong. Infiltration or extravasation is a complication when a drug or IV therapy leaks into the tissues surrounding the vascular access device. Extravasation can cause serious and often life-changing injuries. Extravasation is often associated with systemic anti-cancer therapy but non-chemotherapy drugs have been reported as having a greater risk of serious complications. This study outlines the first UK Infusion unit evaluation of the ivWatch infusion monitoring device which was undertaken from August 2023 to January 2024. Out of 2254 infusions monitored with ivWatch, the device prevented 122 cases of infiltration and extravasation from causing any harm to the patient, corresponding to a 5.4% 'check IV' notification rate.
Catheterization, Peripheral , Nursing Care , Vascular Access Devices , Humans , Infusions, Intravenous , Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials , Vascular Access Devices/adverse effects , Catheterization, Peripheral/adverse effects
OBJECTIVE: To identify the factors associated with the omission of nursing care and patient safety climate. METHOD: A cross-sectional study developed at a university hospital in the Brazilian Center-West, between September and December 2022. The MISSCARE-Brazil and the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire were applied to a convenience sample of 164 nursing professionals. RESULTS: The most omitted care was walking three times a day or as prescribed (66.5%). The overall score of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire was 63,8 (SD: 12,6). The level of satisfaction (p<0.018) and the perception of professional adequacy (p<0.018) were associated with the omission of nursing care and the patient safety climate. CONCLUSION: The study showed a high prevalence of omission of care and unfavorable perception of the patient safety climate, mainly associated with professional adequacy for work performance.
Patient Safety , Humans , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Male , Adult , Brazil , Middle Aged , Attitude of Health Personnel , Organizational Culture , Surveys and Questionnaires , Nursing Care , Young Adult , Nursing Staff, Hospital/psychology , Hospitals, University
AIM: To identify, organize, and report findings of published literature related to the delivery of nursing care for transgender people. BACKGROUND: Transgender people describe negative interactions with healthcare providers, which have led to delayed care and suboptimal health outcomes. Nurses report being unprepared to care for transgender patients despite published standards for delivery of gender-affirming care. Previous studies indicate focused transgender nursing care education improves positive healthcare experiences and reducing disparities for transgender people. DESIGN: A systematic mapping strategy was employed to perform this mapping study. METHODS: Using the search terms transgender, transgendered, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, gender identity, nursing care, nurse attitudes, health care delivery/disparities, patient-centered care, and gender-affirming care a literature search was completed within CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. Of 1250 articles identified, duplicates were removed before the titles, abstracts, and full text were screened for relevance. RESULTS: A final sample of thirteen studies focusing on transgender patient care, practicing nurses' experiences, and nurse education was analyzed. The findings confirmed a dearth of primary research related to nursing care of transgender people. CONCLUSIONS: Little research has been conducted in the last five years regarding nursing care provided to transgender people and nurse education regarding aspects of transgender and gender-affirming care. Despite increased research, innovative interventions remain imperative to address the gap in nursing education regarding gender-affirming health care.
Nursing Care , Transgender Persons , Humans , Transgender Persons/psychology , Attitude of Health Personnel , Male , Female , Patient-Centered Care
