Journal of advanced nursing
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This paper is a report of a study to monitor continuing nasojejunal tube placement success rate and to evaluate a training programme for staff placing these tubes at the bedside. ⋯ Continued successful placement of blind nasojejunal feeding tubes can be achieved through a well-monitored education programme, regular audit cycles and multidisciplinary team support.
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Multicenter Study
Opportunities and barriers to successful learning transfer: impact of critical care skills training.
This paper is a report of a study to assess the impact on nursing practice of critical care skills training for ward-based nurses. ⋯ Course design should be a collaborative activity between education providers and commissioners to ensure the impact of training on practice. Relevance of material, time to practise skills and new learning, and organizational, rather than merely individual, support are essential for successful training interventions.
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This paper is a report of a study to explore family members' perspectives and experiences of waiting rooms in adult intensive care units. ⋯ Future research should focus on the impact of the interior design of waiting rooms on the comfort and welfare of family members and on identifying needs of family members across different cultures.