Journal of clinical nursing
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To explore and describe nurses' role in the rehabilitation and care of patients in one subacute care facility in Melbourne, Australia. ⋯ Nurses have a unique role in both clinical care and rehabilitation of patients, and as part of the interdisciplinary team. Respectful professional relationships need fostering within the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The way that team meetings and decision-making occur in the subacute wards requires adjustment to ensure that the valuable contribution of nurses, both to the interdisciplinary team and to the rehabilitation of patients, is used and acknowledged to improve patient care.
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Observational Study
Chronic pain, cardiovascular health and related medication use in ageing African Americans with osteoarthritis.
To describe the (a) prevalence and perceptions of cardiovascular disease and related health conditions in African Americans with osteoarthritis pain, (b) their knowledge of cardiovascular safety of commonly prescribed analgesics for osteoarthritis and (c) frequency of high-risk analgesic use. ⋯ Chronic pain and cardiovascular-related diseases are common and often co-occur and should be evaluated in all older adults, particularly African Americans. Both issues are important to manage, including the safe and appropriate use of medications, to prevent adverse effects.
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To explore older inpatients' experiences and perceptions of delirium and nonpharmacological delirium prevention strategies (NDPS). ⋯ Nurses are ideally placed to improve patient participation in NDPS through holistic assessment and care, addressing symptoms, providing clear information about delirium and delirium prevention, and facilitating family carer support and patient interactions.
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Meta Analysis
Advance care planning for patients with cancer in palliative care: A scoping review from a professional perspective.
To describe advance care planning (ACP) for patients with cancer in palliative care from professionals' perspective. ⋯ Our results support the use of ACP by a multidisciplinary team from the early stages of cancer as a discussion forum around patients' wishes and choices. We showed the need to raise professionals' awareness of ACP. Education and appropriate data tools for ACP are important as they may reduce reluctance and promote ACP use. This paper contributes to the wider global clinical community by pointing out the importance of standardising ACP contents and practices.
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Multicenter Study
Wishes and needs of nursing home residents and their relatives regarding end-of-life decision-making and care planning-A qualitative study.
To explore wishes and needs, such as existing and preferred communication processes, of residents and relatives regarding medical and nursing planning at the end of life. ⋯ Derivations for a target group-related ACP concept in the study region are identified. Besides the involvement of relatives, nurses could also be involved in the communication and decision-making process of residents in nursing homes under certain conditions.