Journal of clinical nursing
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To measure adherence to a nurse-led evidence-based venous thromboembolism prevention programme (intervention) compared to usual care in hip and knee arthroplasty patients and associated clinical outcomes. ⋯ This research demonstrates the capacity of nurses to lead the translation of evidence-based practice guidelines for prevention of venous thromboembolism into routine patient care.
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To investigate the clinical benefits of using humidification in low-flow oxygen therapy. Specific objectives were to investigate via an assessment of the number of nasal lavages whether humidification can help to decrease the nasal mucus viscosity, to determine whether it can relieve feeding difficulties by comparing the weight gain in infants, to ascertain whether it can relieve respiratory distress by assessing the heart and respiratory rates and contribute to improved clinical outcomes, measured by the length of stay and oxygen requirements. ⋯ Humidifying the nasal mucosa can help to reduce the need for professional procedures, oxygen requirements and hospitalisation length. Further research into the economic savings involved is recommended.