Journal of clinical nursing
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To explore families' perceptions of shift-to-shift bedside handover. ⋯ Bedside handover is beneficial for nurses, patients and family members and embodies patient and family-centred care. Managers should consider its implementation in hospitals, developing strategies such as standard operating protocols for a more family inclusive approach to communication. Nurses may require further training to best undertake bedside handover and involve family members in care. The study suggests expansion of research into this important area of family-centred care.
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This study explored current pain status, sedation level and their trajectories in Chinese children after cardiac surgery. Background. Pain and sedation management are fundamental care practices in the critical care setting, yet they both are frequently under-implemented for children after major surgery. ⋯ The pain and sedation status for children after cardiac surgery changed across the postoperative days. Healthcare providers should be trained in the use of reliable tools to accurately monitor children's pain and sedation levels.
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To provide information on the profile and practice of nurses in the UK who prescribe medication for pain. ⋯ The nursing contribution to pain treatment must be acknowledged within initiatives to improve pain management. Access to ongoing training is required to support nurse development in this area of practice to maximise benefits.
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To assess reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire. ⋯ This study provided evidence that the Turkish version of the Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing pain. This scale can be used to assess nursing interventions aimed at decreasing pain and efficacy of the treatment.
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To examine whether the relationship between specialty and patient safety is mediated by safety culture. ⋯ Our study could not give support for the claim that safety culture is a key factor affecting patient safety.