Percepciones de matronas de Atención Primaria sobre el uso de la telemedicina durante la pandemia COVID-19 en España / Primary health care midwives’ perceptions on the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain

Objetivo: Explorar las experiencias de matronas/es de atención primaria de salud (APS) con la implementación de la telemedicina en la atención al embarazo y al puerperio durante la pandemia por COVID-19. Método: Estudio cualitativo exploratorio basado en análisis de contenido inductivo de 15 entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas a matronas/es de APS en 2021-2022, seleccionadas intencionalmente en cuatro comunidades autónomas españolas. Resultados Se identificaron cinco categorías: 1)cambios en la modalidad de atención en el embarazo y puerperio: priorización de mujeres embarazadas, puerperio desprotegido, aumento de visitas domiciliarias y declive de los grupos de educación parental; 2)implementación de la telemedicina en un escenario cambiante: el lado positivo y negativo de la telemedicina; 3)reacción de las mujeres ante la telemedicina; 4)estrategias implementadas por las matronas para un cuidado humanizado, y 5)aprendizajes para el futuro. Conclusiones: El uso de la telemedicina por parte de matronas de atención primaria posibilitó la atención de mujeres embarazadas y puérperas durante la pandemia en España. Los aspectos positivos de la puesta en marcha de este tipo de atención plantean posibilidades de cambio hacia un formato híbrido de atención sanitaria.(AU)

Objective: To explore the experiences of primary healthcare (PHC) midwives with the implementation of telemedicine in pregnancy and puerperium care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Exploratory qualitative study based on an inductive content analysis of 15 semi-structured interviews with intentionally selected PHC midwives in four Spanish Autonomous Regions, during 2021-2022. Results: Five categories were identified: (1)changes in the modality of care in pregnancy and puerperium: prioritization of pregnant women, unprotected puerperium, an increase of home visits and decline of parental education groups; (2)implementation of telemedicine in a changing scenario: the positive and negative side of telemedicine; (3)reaction of women to telemedicine; (4)strategies implemented by midwives for a humanized care, and (5)learning for the future. Conclusions: The use of telemedicine by primary healthcare midwives enabled the care of pregnant and postpartum women during the pandemic in Spain. The positive aspects of the implementation of this type of care raise possibilities for change towards a hybrid format of healthcare.(AU)

Primary health care midwives' perceptions on the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the experiences of primary healthcare (PHC) midwives with the implementation of telemedicine in pregnancy and puerperium care during the Covid-19 pandemic. METHOD: Exploratory qualitative study based on an inductive content analysis of 15 semi-structured interviews with intentionally selected PHC midwives in four Spanish Autonomous Regions, during 2021-22. RESULTS: Five categories were identified: (1) changes in the modality of care in pregnancy and puerperium: prioritization of pregnant women, unprotected puerperium, an increase of home visits and decline of parental education groups, (2) implementation of telemedicine in a changing scenario: the positive and negative side of telemedicine (3) reaction of women to telemedicine (4) strategies implemented by midwives for a humanized care, (5) learning for the future. CONCLUSIONS: The use of telemedicine by primary healthcare midwives enabled the care of pregnant and postpartum women during the pandemic in Spain. The positive aspects of the implementation of this type of care raise possibilities for change towards a hybrid format of healthcare.

Effects of nursing interventions to improve inpatients' sleep in intensive and non-intensive care units: Findings from an umbrella review.

AIM: This review aimed to synthesise the available reviews on the effects of nursing interventions on sleep quality among patients hospitalised in intensive care and non-intensive care units. BACKGROUND: Poor sleep quality is a common fact in hospitalised patients. Nurses can contribute to the improvement of patients' sleep quality and duration. DESIGN: A review of intervention reviews was carried out and reported following the PRISMA guidelines and checklist. METHODS: We systematically searched for reviews published from January 2009 to December 2019 in PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, Institute for Scientific Information Web of Science, Joanna Briggs Database of Systematic Reviews and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. Searches were repeated at 24 November 2020 to include the most recent evidence. A narrative synthesis of the results was conducted. RESULTS: Nine reviews (representing 109 original papers) met the selection criteria and were included for critical appraisal. Overall, nursing interventions and sleep quality were poorly defined. We grouped the interventions into 3 categories (environmental, barrier and internal interventions) to provide a more comprehensive overview and examine effects of nursing interventions on inpatients sleep quality. Inconsistent results were obtained and low quality of the original articles was reported, making it difficult to establish absolute conclusions. CONCLUSION: The impact of environmental changes on patients' sleep was positive but inconclusive, while use of earplugs and eye masks, music and acupuncture generally showed positive results with moderate quality of evidence, and no harmful effects were reported.

Sleep quality among inpatients of Spanish public hospitals.

Sleep is a complex process and is needed both in health and illness. Deprivation of sleep is known to have multiple negative physiological effects on people's bodies and minds. Despite the awareness of these harmful effects, previous studies have shown that sleep is poor among hospitalised patients. We utilized an observational design with 343 patients recruited from medical and surgical units in 12 hospitals located in nine Spanish regions. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients were collected. Sleep quality at admission and during hospitalisation was measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Sleep quantity was self-reported by patients in hours and minutes. Mean PSQI score before and during hospitalisation were respectively 8.62 ± 4.49 and 11.31 ± 4.04. Also, inpatients slept about an hour less during their hospital stay. Lower educational level, sedative medication intake, and multi-morbidity was shown to be associated with poorer sleep quality during hospitalisation. A higher level of habitual physical activity has shown to correlate positively with sleep quality in hospital. Our study showed poor sleep quality and quantity of inpatients and a drastic deterioration of sleep in hospital versus at home. These results may be helpful in drawing attention to patients' sleep in hospitals and encouraging interventions to improve sleep.

Measuring the Digital Skills of Catalan Health Care Professionals as a Key Step Toward a Strategic Training Plan: Digital Competence Test Validation Study.

BACKGROUND: Despite Catalonia being an advanced region in terms of digital health adoption, the "Forum for Professional Dialogue" identified the need to improve information and communication technology (ICT) competences as one of the present and future challenges for health care professionals (HPs). OBJECTIVE: We aimed to validate the digital competence test developed ad hoc for this study and to measure the digital competence level of Catalan HPs to establish their current level as the baseline for designing a strategic training plan. METHODS: An exploratory observational study was conducted based on a voluntary survey where sociodemographic, professional and digital tool knowledge, digital tool use, and training needs data were collected and based on the score obtained from a digital competence test developed ad hoc. The digital competence test consisted of 2 "real-life scenarios" with 7 and 11 questions. RESULTS: In total, 803 HPs, of whom 612 (76.2%) were women, completed the survey between June 28 and July 16, 2021. Most participants self-rated their digital competence level as either intermediate (384/803, 47.8%) or basic (357/803, 44.5%). The mean score in the digital competence test was 22.6 (SD 4.3). Therefore, most participants displayed a basic level of digital competence. The internal consistency of the digital competence test was 0.66, and the discrimination index of all questions was ≥0.2 for all items except for 1 question. CONCLUSIONS: This exploratory study highlights the need to improve the digital competence of HPs working in Catalonia, with special effort being made to provide training according to the specific needs of the different HP profiles. The results have informed the Health Plan for Catalonia 2021-2025 and lay the foundations for the development and deployment of a framework program for the digital competences of HPs. The developed digital competence test shows acceptable consistency for the objective pursued, although improvements are needed to fine-tune its accuracy.

Percepción de la atención sanitaria en la primera experiencia de maternidad y paternidad / Perception of health care in the first experience of motherhood and fatherhood

Objetivo: Conocer las percepciones de madres y padres primerizas/os sobre la atención sanitaria recibida durante la transición hacia la maternidad y la paternidad.Método: Estudio cualitativo basado en 12 entrevistas semiestructuradas a siete mujeres que conformaron un grupo de autoayuda y cinco de sus parejas, en Segovia (2018-2019). Se realizó un análisis de contenido cualitativo.Resultados: Se identificaron cinco categorías: (1) atención sanitaria recibida durante la etapa prenatal; (2) atención sanitaria recibida durante el parto; (3) cuidados en el posparto dirigidos a las mujeres; (4) respuesta sanitaria durante la crianza; y (5) gestación y beneficios de un grupo de autoayuda. En el periodo prenatal precisaron recibir más información respecto al parto y el posparto, y una preparación que las/los apoyara en esta transición. En el parto se produjo un incumplimiento de expectativas respecto a la atención sanitaria recibida. En el posparto manifestaron la necesidad de un mayor seguimiento a las mujeres desde una perspectiva biopsicosocial. En las consultas pediátricas, se reportó la importancia de fomentar la participación de los padres. Las mujeres manifestaron que actualmente no existen prestaciones sanitarias que favorezcan el establecimiento de redes de apoyo y espacios seguros donde expresar sus sentimientos y emociones.Conclusiones: Es necesario reformular espacios ya existentes en el sistema sanitario, como las clases de preparación al parto y los grupos de apoyo a la lactancia materna, y a su vez implementar nuevas estrategias. Asimismo, es imprescindible reforzar la atención sanitaria integral y humanizada, que fomente la participación de los padres. (AU)

Objective: To explore the perceptions of new mothers and fathers about the health care received during the transition to parenthood.Method: Qualitative study based on 12 semi-structured interviews with seven women who conformed a self-help group, and five of their partners, in Segovia, Spain (2018–2019). A qualitative content analysis was used.Results: Five categories were identified: (1) health care received during the prenatal stage; (2) health care received during childbirth; (3) postpartum care for women; (4) health response during parenting; and (5) gestation and benefits of a self-help group. In the prenatal period they needed more information about childbirth and postpartum and preparation to support them in the transition to parenthood. In childbirth, there was a failure to meet expectations regarding the health care received. In the postpartum period, they expressed the need for greater follow-up of women from a biopsychosocial perspective. In pediatric visits, the importance of encouraging the participation of fathers was reported. Women stated that there are currently no health benefits that favor the establishment of support networks and safe spaces where they can express their feelings and emotions.Conclusions: It is necessary to reformulate existing spaces such as childbirth preparation classes and breastfeeding support groups, and to implement new strategies from the health care point of view. It is also essential to reinforce comprehensive, humanized health care that encourages parental involvement. (AU)

The role of nurses in euthanasia: A scoping review.

OBJECTIVE: To define the role and scope of nursing practice within the global context of the euthanasia process by reviewing international legislation and scientific literature. BACKGROUND: Euthanasia is a controversial ethical topic that has been widely discussed. The provision of euthanasia involves a multidisciplinary health care team, in which nurses often have secondary roles. However, nurses play key roles in all major healthcare processes. As increasing numbers of countries are currently regulating or considering the inclusion of euthanasia as a healthcare service, there is an urgent need to define nurses' roles and participation in this process. DESIGN: A scoping review of research published in English, Spanish, French, Dutch, or Portuguese between 1992 and April 2021 was undertaken. Medline (PubMed), CinahlPlus, EMBASE, WoS, PsycInfo, and Scopus were searched for eligible articles. METHODS: Data were analysed using an adapted version of Arksey and O'Malley's framework methodology. A total of 31 scientific papers, and 11 legislation documents were included. RESULTS: Analyses of current laws showed that few territories have legislation with well-defined nurses' roles. Based on the scientific research, we identified 15 roles and 80 tasks nurses assume during the euthanasia process. We divided our results into five categories: initial care and accompaniment, evaluation of patient's condition, euthanasia procedure, debriefing and notification, and overall role. CONCLUSIONS: Nurses perform tasks throughout the euthanasia process. The review of the current legislation and the existing body of scientific literature showed a lack of legislation of the roles nurses assume, thus leading them to participate in practices outside of the legal framework. Policymakers should take into consideration the wide range of roles and tasks nurses assume in the provision of euthanasia to meet their educational and support needs and ensure they are effectively included in this complex process.

Prevalence of falls in noninstitutionalized people aged 65-80 and associations with sex and functional tests: A multicenter observational study.

Falls have a considerable impact on the functional prognosis of older adults. The main focus of this multicenter, retrospective, observational study was to examine the prevalence of falls in Spanish people aged 65-80 years still living at home. The secondary aims included examining the overall sociodemographic and clinical variables associated with a history of falls and then stratifying these findings by sex. We also aimed to determine the differences between sexes with regard to the history and consequences of falls and to evaluate associations between fall history and functional performance tests. The 747 older adults had all participated in the otago exercise program, which is a progressive home program of strength, balance, and endurance exercises. They were recruited by nurses in 21 primary care centers in 10 Spanish provinces between September 2017 to December 2018. The participants' mean age was 72.2 (SD: 4.3) years, and 67% were women. We recorded sociodemographic and clinical variables, functional performance test results, and any falls and/or injuries in the last 12 months. We found that 32% had fallen, 36% of those had fallen more than once, and 48% had sustained injuries when they fell. The bivariate analysis showed that women had more than twice the odds of falling than men and that living alone and being obese or overweight increased the odds of a fall, although living alone was not associated with falls in the multivariable analysis. Our results could guide the development of risk-specific fall prevention programs to prevent disabilities in older people.

Use of a gamified website to increase pain neurophysiology knowledge and improve satisfaction and motivation among students studying for a degree in physiotherapy: a quasi-experimental study.

BACKGROUND: The scientific evidence highlights the difficulties that healthcare professionals experience when managing patients with chronic pain. One of the causes of this difficulty could be related to the acquired training and the lack of knowledge about the neurophysiology of pain. In the present study, we assessed the effectiveness of a gamified web platform in acquiring knowledge about pain neurophysiology and determining the satisfaction and motivation of students of the Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Lleida. METHODS: A quasi-experimental study was carried out with a sample of 60 students who had access to a gamified web platform that included notes, videos, and clinical cases prepared by the teaching staff and was based on a previous study that included patients and healthcare professionals. RESULTS: The results show that after the intervention, there was a statistically significant increase in knowledge about the neurophysiology of pain, and the effect size was in the desired area of ​​effect. Likewise, many students considered that their motivation had increased as a result of the methodology used in the present study. CONCLUSIONS: The results support the use of this methodology to promote knowledge about the neurophysiology of pain while improving students' motivation.

Job expectations and intolerance to uncertainty of nursing students: Results from a multicentre, mixed-methods study in Spain.

AIM: To identify the job expectations and intolerance to uncertainty in final-year nursing students from three Spanish universities and evaluate the differences between them. DESIGN: Multicentre, mixed-methods study. METHODOLOGY: We included nursing students from three universities in Spain (Lleida, A Coruña and Murcia). Questionnaires were used to collect data on sociodemographic variables, job expectations and intolerance to uncertainty. In addition, in-depth personal interviews were conducted to complement quantitative data. Descriptive statistics were calculated and comparison tests (ANOVA, chi-square) were performed to analyse the differences between universities and a content analysis was carried out for qualitative data. RESULTS: The sample included 305 final-year nursing students enrolled in the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 courses, of which 21 participants were interviewed for the qualitative phase. Findings were reported based on four main themes: Expected employment conditions, perceptions of working conditions, job uncertainty and increased chances of getting a job by continuing education after finishing the nursing degree. Results showed that 92.13% of the students were concerned about their future employment. Analysis of the in-depth interviews highlighted the uncertainty of finding a job as a nurse and the anticipated precarious employment conditions (i.e. lack of stability stemming from daily or weekly temporary contracts) in case they managed to find work. Moreover, it was shown that these perceptions affect their health, leading to situations of anxiety, stress and negativity during their time as nursing students. Overall, 65.57% considered migrating outside their town/region to increase their job opportunities and 97.0% wanted to continue their education after finishing their degree, motivated by their vocation, professional aspirations and to increase their possibilities of finding work. CONCLUSION: Nursing students find themselves in a situation of great uncertainty before finishing their studies, anticipating a future with great stress and even frustration as a result of unemployment and job insecurity. They even consider the possibility of migrating when they finish their degree to increase their job opportunities. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the recruitment process of nurses in Spain through increased security and stability and thus contribute to reducing the stress and frustration of future nurses.

The Health of Migrant Agricultural Workers in Europe: A Scoping Review.

Agriculture is a niche market for migrant workers, and one of the sectors with the highest rates of accidents, deaths and work-related health problems. To review and synthesize existing literature on the health conditions of international migrant agricultural workers in Europe. A scoping review of scientific literature published until March 2021 was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, WoS and OpenGrey, following Arksey & O'Malley's theoretical framework where 5894 references were retrieved and screened. Nineteen articles were selected, reviewed and synthetized. The country with the highest number of studies published (n = 9) was Spain. The design of the studies was mainly cross-sectional (n = 13). The main health problems identified were: lower back pain and other musculoskeletal problems, dermatitis, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, anxiety, stress, depression and barriers to access healthcare services. Migrant agricultural workers are a neglected population with conditions of vulnerability and precariousness, physical and mental health problems and poor working conditions. Interventions to reduce or eliminate language, cultural and administrative barriers to ensure access to healthcare services are needed, as well as designing a common European framework to protect the rights of migrant agricultural workers and their families.

[Perception of health care in the first experience of motherhood and fatherhood]. / Percepción de la atención sanitaria en la primera experiencia de maternidad y paternidad.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the perceptions of new mothers and fathers about the health care received during the transition to parenthood. METHOD: Qualitative study based on 12 semi-structured interviews with seven women who conformed a self-help group, and five of their partners, in Segovia, Spain (2018-2019). A qualitative content analysis was used. RESULTS: Five categories were identified: (1) health care received during the prenatal stage; (2) health care received during childbirth; (3) postpartum care for women; (4) health response during parenting; and (5) gestation and benefits of a self-help group. In the prenatal period they needed more information about childbirth and postpartum and preparation to support them in the transition to parenthood. In childbirth, there was a failure to meet expectations regarding the health care received. In the postpartum period, they expressed the need for greater follow-up of women from a biopsychosocial perspective. In pediatric visits, the importance of encouraging the participation of fathers was reported. Women stated that there are currently no health benefits that favor the establishment of support networks and safe spaces where they can express their feelings and emotions. CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary to reformulate existing spaces such as childbirth preparation classes and breastfeeding support groups, and to implement new strategies from the health care point of view. It is also essential to reinforce comprehensive, humanized health care that encourages parental involvement.

A qualitative content analysis of nurses' perceptions about readiness to manage intimate partner violence.

AIMS: To explore the perceptions of nurses on the factors that influence their readiness to manage intimate partner violence (IPV) in Spain. DESIGN: Qualitative content analysis based on data from six different regions in Spain (Murcia, Region of Valencia, Castile and Leon, Cantabria, Catalonia, Aragon) collected between 2014 and 2016. METHODS: 37 personal interviews were carried out with nurses from 27 primary health care (PHC) centres and 10 hospitals. We followed the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines. Qualitative content analysis was supported by Atlas.ti and OpenCode. RESULTS: The results are organised into four categories corresponding to (1) acknowledging IPV as a health issue. An ongoing process; (2) the Spanish healthcare system and PHC service: a favourable space to address IPV although with some limitations; (3) nurses as a key figure for IPV in coordinated care and (4) factors involved in nurses' autonomy in their response to IPV, with their respective subcategories. CONCLUSION: In practice, nurses perceive responding to IPV as a personal choice, despite the institutional mandate to address IPV as a health issue. There is a need to increase continuous training and ensure IPV is included in the curriculum in university nursing undergraduate degrees, by disseminating the existing IPV protocols. Furthermore, coordination between healthcare professionals needs to be improved in terms of all levels of care and with other institutions.

Factors Influencing Nurse Assistants' Job Satisfaction in Nursing Homes in Canada and Spain: A Comparison of Two Cross-Sectional Observational Studies.

OBJECTIVES: To access associations between job satisfaction and supervisory support as moderated by stress. METHODS: For this cross-sectional study, data collected from 591 nursing assistants in 42 nursing homes in Canada and Spain were analyzed with mixed-effects regression. RESULTS: In both countries, stress related to residents' behaviors was negatively associated with job satisfaction, and, in Canada, it moderated the positive association between supervisory support and job satisfaction. Stress related to family conflict issues moderated the positive association of supervisory support and job satisfaction differently in each location: in Canada, greater stress was associated with a weaker association between supervisory support and job satisfaction; in Spain, this was also observed but only when supervisory support was sufficiently weak. DISCUSSION: Stress was associated with lower job satisfaction and moderated the association of supervisory support and job satisfaction, reinforcing the importance of supervisors supporting nursing assistants, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) in patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

PURPOSE: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of CBT-i in patients with fibromyalgia in comparison with other non-pharmacological treatments. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials assessing the effects of CBT-i in adults with fibromyalgia, published in English or Spanish, were eligible. Electronic searches were performed using PubMed, Scopus, The Cochrane Library, WebOfKnowledge and Psicodoc databases in March 2021. The main outcome measures were sleep efficiency and sleep quality. Secondary outcomes included pain, depression, and anxiety. RESULTS: Of 226 studies reviewed, five were included in the meta-analysis. CBT-i compared with non-pharmacological treatments showed no significant improvements in sleep efficiency (p = 0.05; standardized mean difference (SMD) [95% CI] 0.31 [-0.00 to 0.61]). CBT-i showed significant improvements in sleep quality (p = 0.009; SMD [95% CI] - 0.53 [-0.93 to -0.13]), pain (p = 0.002; SMD [95% CI] - 0.41 [-0.67 to -0.16]), anxiety (p = 0.001; SMD [95% CI] - 0.46 [-0.74 to 0.18]) and depression (p = 0.02; SMD [95% CI] - 0.33 [-0.61 to -0.05]), compared to non-pharmacological treatments. Effect sizes ranged from small to moderate. CONCLUSIONS: CBT-i was associated with a significant improvement in sleep quality, pain, anxiety, and depression, although these results are retrieved from very few studies with only very low to low quality evidence. Trial registration: The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO (Record ID = CRD42016030161).IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONCBT-i has been proven to improve sleep quality, pain, anxiety and depression, although with small effect sizes.Implementing hybrid CBT for pain and sleep or combining CBT and mindfulness may improve symptoms in people diagnosed with FM.This meta-analysis results highlight the need to enhance sleep management skills among people suffering from this health condition.

Qualitative evaluation of a support group for women with children with Zika congenital syndrome in Southern Colombia.

PURPOSE: To qualitatively evaluate the perceived benefits of participation in a support group (SG) for mothers of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) in Southern Colombia. METHODS: The "Women of Zika" SG was running in Sourthern Colombia from August 2018 to December 2019. The evaluation was carried out between October and December 2019, 21 women participated and the information was collected in three group discussions and non-participant observation. A thematic content analysis of the data was carried out with the support of Atlas ti-v8. RESULTS: Women's discourses assessing the perceived benefits of participating in the SG were organized under three categories according to the three dimensions of social support: "Teaching and learning from each other: the SG as a source of information support," "Coping with adversity: the SG as a source of emotional support" and "Creating your own identity: the SG as a source of relational support." CONCLUSION: The SG has been an important source of social support for women with children with CZS and it meant had a shared space where they developed individual and collective agency capacities. SGs can be a useful strategy for social and therapeutic support for families with children with multiple disabilities, such as CZS.Implications for rehabilitationCaring after children with CZS has negative implications on the mental health and quality of life of these women.Specific interventions need to be developed to improve the quality of life of mothers of children with CZS.Support groups are an effective strategy for providing social support to women with children with different disabilities such as CZS.

Caring for children with Congenital Zika Syndrome: The unmet needs of mothers in Southern Colombia.

ABSTRACTIn Latin America, the Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic of 2015-2016 resulted in children being born with a spectrum of neurological disorders called Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS). Women are the primary caregivers of those children. The objective of the study was to identify the perceived needs of women to care for their children with CZS in Southern Colombia. In 2019, a qualitative ethnographic study was conducted in southern Colombia, including 21 women belonging to a self-managed support group and who had prenatal ZIKV between 2015 and 2016 and, as a consequence, their children were born with CZS. Three discussion groups and six semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed through qualitative content analysis. Three main perceived needs to care for their children were identified: knowledge and skills to provide the complex care their children require and for which they did not feel prepared, economic and social support. This study showed that women face unmet needs when caring for their children with CZS, especially regarding social support. Therefore, it is urgent to generate public policies and intervention strategies for professionals to support these women in order to meet not only the needs of their children but also their own.

Nursing interventions of choice for the prevention and treatment of suicidal behaviour: The umbrella review protocol.

AIM: To determine which interventions, from a nursing perspective, can be considered as the interventions of choice for the prevention and treatment of suicidal behaviour. In this way, the umbrella review attempts to identify nursing interventions from the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) taxonomy with evidence for this purpose. DESIGN: Descriptive study protocol. METHODS: This umbrella review will consist of an extensive, systematic search of published systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies examining interventions of choice for the prevention and treatment of suicidal behaviour. A systematic search of papers indexed in PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, ISI Web of Knowledge and the Joanna Briggs Institute databases will be carried out; the results will be evaluated for inclusion by two independent reviewers. In addition, the bibliographic references of the included reviews will be searched. The assessment of the methodological quality of the included systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and data extraction, will be performed by two independent reviewers. Conflicts between reviewers will be resolved by an independent third reviewer. Research Ethics Committee approval is not required for this umbrella review. RESULTS: We will determine which of the interventions identified as being of choice in the review are included in the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC); they may be an effective therapeutic tool for nurses in the prevention and treatment of suicidal behaviour.