The deterioration of executive function is a hallmark of cognitive aging. Reports indicate that signs of decline in executive function begin to emerge as early as middle age. Aerobic exercise improves executive function in healthy middle-aged and older adults, but the optimal exercise prescription variables are still unclear.

Nurses play a crucial role in encouraging nursing home resident's activity and independent functioning. However, nurses often take over tasks unnecessarily, which can deprive resident's remaining abilities. The Function-Focused Care philosophy offers guidance for developing programs that support nurses to optimize activity and independence of older people. However, such programs developed internationally

Parental cancer conditions significantly impact the physical, social, and emotional well-being of minor children. Effective illness-related communication is crucial for both parents and their children to mitigate these effects.

Shortages of nurses are one of the biggest challenges healthcare systems face around the world. Given the wide range of contexts and individuals working in nursing, a ‘one-size-fits-all’ retention strategy is unlikely to be effective. Knowing what matters most to nurses at different career stages would help employers and policy-makers who want to enhance nurse retention to design tailored strategies

Transitioning to parenthood is a stressful period that makes parents more prone to depression and anxiety. Mobile application-based interventions and chatbots could improve parents' well-being across the perinatal period. Hence, the Parentbot - a Digital healthcare Assistant was developed to support parents across the perinatal period.

Hazardous drugs are inherently toxic and present a potential occupational exposure risk to nurses and midwives. Hazardous drugs require special handling to minimise the risk of exposure and adverse health effects. Although the use of hazardous drugs in oncology services is well recognised, they are also used in other healthcare areas where nurses and midwives may be unaware there is a risk.

The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of layperson-based interventions in sustaining exclusive breastfeeding and to identify the optimal characteristics of such layperson-led strategies for promoting exclusive breastfeeding.

Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease affecting school-age children, with substantial psychosocial implications for children and their parents.

Cancer-related fatigue is the most common symptom of subjective and persistent nature in cancer patients, which almost runs through the whole process of disease and treatment and rehabilitation, seriously affects the effect of anti-tumor treatment and reduces the quality of life of patients. Non-pharmacological management is one of the key links to relieve cancer-related fatigue, however, there are

To systematically review literature from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effectiveness of electronic monitoring device informed interventions on adherence and clinical outcomes in children and adolescents with chronic conditions.

Combined art activities can improve the neural network function within various brain regions involved in emotions, cognition, and behavior, thereby preventing or reversing cognitive decline. However, few studies have systematically examined its effects. Furthermore, the impact of nurse-led art-based cognitive intervention on cognitive and psychological health is unclear. To evaluate the effects of

To investigate the efficacy of targeted palliative care interventions on depression, quality of life and caregiver burden in informal caregivers of advanced cancer patients, along with the consequences of various intervention types.

During acute hospital admission, patients often experience loss of functional status. A low level of physical activity is associated with higher levels of loss of functional status. Stimulating physical activity to maintain functional status is considered essential nursing care. Function Focused Care is a promising approach stimulating physical activity. In a previous study, Function Focused Care in

Living with stroke poses many psychosocial challenges. Interventions for improving stroke survivors' psychosocial outcomes are lacking. Peer support interventions may contribute to recovery after stroke. However, current evidence is insufficient to suggest their application in enhancing stroke survivors' psychosocial well-being.

Clinical nursing care is an essential element in pediatric oncology. The body of research interventions targeting pediatric oncology patients and their families has grown in recent years. However, no reviews are currently available on nursing interventions for pediatric oncology.

Occupational exposure of healthcare workers to hazardous medications can be potentially harmful. Hazardous medications can be carcinogenic, developmentally toxic, reproductively toxic, genotoxic and/or toxic to organs at low doses. These hazardous medications can be used in many healthcare settings, but published research of occupational exposure has focused almost exclusively on cancer services.

Co-designing healthcare interventions is gaining recognition as a novel and collaborative method. Co-design involves end-users from the start, ensuring that an intervention best meets their needs. Despite its potential benefits, this approach is not yet widely used in developing clinical interventions within intensive care units where the perspectives of patients, family members, and clinicians are

Current evidence that supports palliative care interventions predominantly focuses on individuals with cancer or hospitalized patients. However, the effectiveness of palliative care on patient-reported outcomes and mortality in community-dwelling adults with heart failure has not been evaluated. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of palliative care interventions on patient-reported outcomes and

Nursing's economic value is presently framed within the dominant “outcomes-over-cost” value framework. Within this context, organizations employing nurses often use nursing budget reductions as a cost-minimization strategy, with the intent of retaining high quality outcomes. However, persistent issues such as nurse understaffing, burnout, and turnover threaten healthcare systems' capacity to deliver

Virtual reality exposure and distraction are recent novel technologies for reducing preoperative anxiety symptoms. However, the effectiveness of virtual reality-enhanced interventions in adults is still controversial and has yet to be evaluated in a systematic review. The study aimed to (1) evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality-enhanced interventions on preoperative anxiety symptoms in adults

Dietary education and modification interventions are valuable and feasible strategies for enhancing nutritional status and managing symptoms in patients with gastric cancer following gastrectomy. In alignment with administrative policies prioritizing shorter hospital stays and enhanced postoperative self-management, the provision of a simplified nutritional management approach following gastrectomy

Multicomponent interventions with carers of people with dementia demonstrate positive effects on the health and quality of life for carers and care recipients. The World Health Organization's iSupport for Dementia is an evidence-based online psychoeducation programme for carers. However, the programme was mainly implemented as a self-learning tool which might have limited its positive effects on carers

With the dramatic rise in the number of older cancer patients, the question of whether or not to tell older patients of bad news becomes an urgent and common challenge. However, existing studies concentrated on the three types of disclosure decisions and their reasons, including full disclosure, partial disclosure, and avoidance of disclosure, and the evolution process and factors influencing family

This meta-synthesis of qualitative studies aimed to explore the experiences and needs of family members of victims of sudden cardiac death. A meta-synthesis was conducted. Five databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) were searched from establishment to May 2024. From initial searches with essential keywords (sudden cardiac death, family members

Venous thromboembolism is the leading cause of death in cancer patients, second only to tumor progression. The Khorana score is recommended by clinical guidelines for identifying ambulatory cancer patients at high risk of venous thromboembolism during chemotherapy. However, its predictive performance is debated among cancer patients. To map the applicability of the Khorana score in cancer patients

Non-pharmacological interventions are considered the first-line treatment for managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Given the heterogeneous characteristics of these symptoms, which vary for each individual and tend to fluctuate, a symptom-specific approach is necessary for providing individualized non-pharmacological interventions for people with dementia. However, clear guidelines

There is a critical global shortage of nurses in mental health, with workforce attrition due in large part to workplace stressors. Proactive strengths-based interventions to strengthen nurses' capacity to manage stress and improve mental health, wellbeing and resilience may also support workforce retention. To determine the effects of a resilience-building programme on mental health nurses' coping

As frontline caregivers, nurses often find themselves at the crossroads of complex ethical decisions that can significantly impact patient outcomes and their own well-being. Identifying the areas of experienced moral dilemmas in the workplace and gaining insight into the prevalence of moral distress can lead to a healthier workplace environment. This study aims to examine the frequency, intensity and

In home-based long-term care, care management aims to facilitate the independence of community-dwelling older adults and mitigate the escalation of their care needs. We examined the association between the types of care management (advanced vs. conventional) and the progression of care needs among recipients with moderate care needs and compared care services offered in care plans between care management

To identify evidence reporting on nurse practitioners working in aged care in Australia and to categorise the reported factors found to be barriers or facilitators to operation in terms of establishment, sustainability, and expansion. Nurse practitioners work in a variety of aged care contexts throughout Australia but are underutilised and uncommon. Despite evidence for their effectiveness, it is unclear

Dysphagia and malnutrition are major contributors to mortality in patients with acute stroke. An early assessment of nutritional status upon hospital admission is crucial to enhance clinical outcomes by reducing the associated high-risk complications. However, the fragmented nature of the existing literature makes it difficult to optimize clinical practices. This study aims to identify the best clinical

Labour pain is a common experience among women and poses risks to both the mother and neonate. Mind–body interventions have demonstrated effectiveness in diverse contexts, but their effectiveness in labour pain management remains controversial. To identify the effects of each category of mind–body interventions on labour pain management, particularly pain intensity; the use of pharmacological pain

ADHD and autism are common and increasing neurodevelopmental disorders in the world and also occur among nurses. However, almost nothing is known about nurses with these diagnoses. To promote high-quality care provision and well-being in the nursing workforce, it is important to discover more about these nurses. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to describe how nurses with ADHD and/or autism

Hospital readmission is an important indicator of inpatient care quality and a significant driver of increasing medical costs. Therefore, it is important to explore the effects of postdischarge information, particularly from home healthcare notes, on enhancing readmission prediction models. Despite the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning in prediction model development, current

Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is performed by a multidisciplinary team and includes systematic comprehensive team assessment and treatment. Comprehensive geriatric assessment has become a fundamental component of geriatric nursing, as a multidimensional approach is necessary to achieve the best diagnosis and therapy for older adults with frailty. The aim of our review was to analyze the

Systematic adoption of early warning systems in healthcare settings is dependent on the optimal and reliable application by the user. Psychosocial issues and hospital culture influence clinicians' patient safety behaviours. (i) To examine the sociocultural factors that influence nurses' EWS compliance behaviours, using a theory driven behavioural model and (ii) to propose a conceptual model of sociocultural

Being the backbone of informal care for people living with dementia, caregivers suffer overwhelming physical and psychological challenges in their daily caregiving experience. Proactive coping strategies to alleviate the caregiving burden are of utmost importance. Meaning-making emerges as an effective coping approach to benefit caregivers and mitigate their care burden. However, the conceptualisation

While Malawi has made great strides increasing the number of facility-based births, maternal and neonatal mortality remains high. An intervention started in 2019 provided short-course training followed by year-long longitudinal bedside mentorship for nurse midwives at seven health facilities in Blantyre district. The intervention was initiated following invitation from the district to improve outcomes

Traditional center-based cardiac rehabilitation had low adherence rates. With the increasing utilization of digital technology in healthcare services, telehealth can overcome common barriers to improve adherence, and some telehealth interventions have been proven safe and effective. However, it remains unclear which telehealth intervention types can maximize the efficacy and adherence for cardiac rehabilitation

Multicomponent exercise has the potential to improve cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. However, the effects of multicomponent exercise on specific cognitive subdomains in mild cognitive impairment and the optimal combination of exercise components remain unclear. This systematic review aimed to (a) investigate the effects of multicomponent exercise on different cognitive

Behavioural emergencies involving aggression in acute care hospitals are increasing globally. Acute care staff are often not trained or confident in their prevention or management. Of available training options simulation-based education is superior for clinical medical education and is gaining acceptance for teaching clinical aggression management skills. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic

Physical activity during pregnancy has been recommended as an effective measure to prevent various pregnancy complications. However, global physical activity participation during pregnancy is not optimal, and the factors influencing physical activity participation during pregnancy need to be further investigated. In China, where there are no localized guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy

Policymakers and researchers often suggest that nurses may play a crucial role in addressing the evolving needs of patients with complex conditions, by taking on advanced roles and providing nursing consultations. Nursing consultations vary widely across settings and countries, and their activities range from complementing to substituting traditional physician-led consultations or usual care. This

There are growing numbers of people living with dementia being admitted to acute care hospitals. Hospitalization for people living with dementia can be difficult and is often associated with negative outcomes. Nurses play a significant role in shaping the hospital experience of people living with dementia, and there have been efforts to design, implement and evaluate interventions to improve nursing

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Covid-19 mortality varied depending on the hospital where patients were admitted, but it is unknown what aspects of hospitals were important for mitigating preventable deaths. To determine whether hospital differences in pre-pandemic and during pandemic nursing resources—average patient-to-registered nurse (RN) staffing ratios, proportion of bachelor-qualified RNs, nurse

Surgical site infections can significantly impact postoperative recovery. Patient participation, which involves patients actively engaging in wound care, has been linked to improved healing and reduced wound complications. However, there is limited synthesis of the literature that explores the patient's role and participation in the context of surgical wound care. To explore patients' perceptions of

The contemporary model for managing heart failure has been extended to a patient–family caregiver dyadic context. However, the key characteristics of the model that can optimise health outcomes for both patients and caregivers remain to be investigated. This study aimed to identify the effects of dyadic care interventions on the behavioural, health, and health-service utilisation outcomes of patients

Schizophrenia is heavily stigmatized among health professionals. Given that health professional students are future members of the workforce and will provide care for people with schizophrenia, it is essential to implement interventions aimed at reducing stigma among this group. This scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize existing literature on interventions to decrease schizophrenia stigma

The mass redeployment of nurses was critical across countries necessitated by the acute health impact of Covid-19. Knowledge was limited regarding how to manage nurse redeployment or the impact that redeployment might have. Redeployment continues, particularly in response to the current staffing crisis and surges such as winter pressures. This study aims to address these gaps in evidence to inform

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders significantly impact the job performance and quality of life of nursing personnel in China, necessitating an understanding of their prevalence and risk factors to enhance occupational health and improve medical safety. To systematically evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among clinical nurses in China. Systematic

Various trials are investigating the effect of digital and face-to-face interventions on nurse resilience; however, it remains unclear whether these interventions have immediate, short-term or long-term effects. The objective of the systematic review is to identify the types of interventions and assess the immediate (<3 months), short-term (3–6 months), and long-term (>6 months) effects of these interventions

There is a severe global shortage of midwives, and the situation worsens when qualified professionals leave their jobs because of inadequate working conditions. Hospitals have increasing difficulties in filling vacancies for midwives. In the case of Germany, midwives tend to give up birth assistance after an average of seven years working in delivery rooms, which are usually led by physicians. We aim