Journal of advanced nursing
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Review Meta Analysis
Timing of dressing removal in the healing of surgical wounds by primary intention: quantitative systematic review protocol.
The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the efficacy of different lengths of time of postoperative dressing removal in the healing of surgical wounds by primary intention. ⋯ The results of the review can put the timing of dressing removal for wounds which are healing by primary intention into perspective. Because of the widespread use of surgical dressings, clinical practice could be changed in various settings.
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This paper is a report of an integrative review of the international literature examining established nurse-led primary healthcare walk-in centres and their outcomes to understand whether they are effective in improving access to primary health care. ⋯ The possibility that walk-in centres create demand highlights the need for clearer evidence of the drivers of demand for health care in walk-in centres. Innovations in healthcare provision need to be matched with adaptation to nursing education to ensure an adequately prepared nursing workforce. Improvement in access to primary healthcare needs to be measured in terms of equity and the capacity this access has to fill identified gaps in primary healthcare provision in the community.
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This paper is a report of a study on how nurses inform their decision-making in the workplace. ⋯ Routine practices should be reviewed and updated regularly through organizational mandates, as nurses do not generally question them. Research information to inform non-routine decision-making must be easily available to nurses in their workplace, as information searches generally prioritize finding enough, rather than the best, information to make a decision.
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This article is a report on a study to examine the pain situation, the use of oral analgesics and non-pharmacological strategies and the psychological well-being of older patients living in nursing homes; the relationships between pain and psychological well-being were also explored. ⋯ As the number of older patients increases, so does the need for alternative accommodation; thus, pain management education is urgently needed for staff and nursing home residents.
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This paper reports a study conducted to describe Chinese nurses' attitudes and practice in addressing the sexuality concerns of people with gynaecological cancer. ⋯ The study findings contribute to the understanding of Chinese nurses' attitudes and practice in addressing the sexuality concerns of people with gynaecological cancer. There is a need to increase Chinese nurses' awareness of their roles and the importance of equipping themselves with relevant skills in sexuality care in nursing practice.