International journal of evidence-based healthcare
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Int J Evid Based Healthc · Jun 2011
ReviewThe effect of nurse staffing on clinical outcomes of children in hospital: a systematic review.
The aim of the present study was to identify any association between nurse staffing and clinical outcomes in hospitalised children. ⋯ There is evidence that levels of nurse staffing are associated with clinical outcomes of children. Standardisation of nurse-sensitive indicators and measures of nurse staffing will enable empirical research. Further research to find the levels of Registered Nurse hours per patient day and proportion of Registered Nurse in the skill mix that maximises children's clinical outcomes is still required.
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Int J Evid Based Healthc · Jun 2011
ReviewFactors affecting effective communication between registered nurses and adult cancer patients in an inpatient setting: a systematic review.
To establish the best available evidence regarding the factors affecting effective communication between registered nurses and inpatient cancer adults. ⋯ Further research on the effect of the Asian culture on effective communication within the oncology setting is required to expand the knowledge in this area. Studies to ascertain the effect of the patient's age and place within the oncology treatment cycle are also warranted. The lack of evidence on the effectiveness of post-basic communication education also requires further investigation.