Journal of clinical nursing
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Observational Study
Performance of manual hyperinflation: consistency and modification of the technique by intensive care unit nurses during physiotherapy.
To assess the consistency and safety of manual hyperinflation delivery by nurses of variable clinical experience using a resuscitator bag during physiotherapy treatment. ⋯ Training with regard to safe airway pressures, breath hold and adequate volumes is recommended for all nurses undertaking the procedure. Nurses and physiotherapists must closely monitor the patient's condition during manual hyperinflation thereby recognising changes with regard to lung compliance and airway resistance, with nurses responding by altering their technique. The addition of a pressure manometer in the circuit may improve patient safety when performing manual hyperinflation.
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To examine the independent effect of frailty on quality of life. ⋯ Professional nurses must understand the differences among frail, prefrail and robust older people with regard to their biomarkers, health status, and quality of life. In addition, a comprehensive nursing intervention programme must be developed to improve the quality of life of older people.
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To emphasise the impact of antibiotic resistance as a persistent, global health threat and highlight efforts to improve this complex problem. ⋯ This article emphasises the complexity of antibiotic resistance and highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to improve health care outcomes.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of different types of hair shaving on the body image and surgical site infection in elective cranial surgery.
To investigate the effects of different types of shaving on body image and surgical site infection in elective cranial surgery. ⋯ Findings of this study provide useful evidence-based information for healthcare professionals. The development and implementation of effective interventions result in the prevention of surgical site infection and improvement of the patients' body image in elective cranial surgery.
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To review literature on nurses' and health care workers' experiences of caring for people with dementia on orthopaedic wards. ⋯ The results of this study could provide guidance on the effective care of people with dementia on orthopaedic wards.