Nursing forum
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The aim of this article is to clarify the concept of spirituality for future nursing research. ⋯ Spirituality is a complex concept. This concept analysis adds some clarification by proposing a definition of spirituality that is underpinned by both conceptual and empirical research. Furthermore, exemplars of spirituality, based on prior qualitative research, are presented to support the findings. Hence, the findings of this analysis could guide future nursing research on spirituality.
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A dimensional analysis of access to healthcare services by the refugee population was conducted. ⋯ Knowledge of this unique population is integral to healthcare professionals who encounter refugees in clinical practice. Regardless of the specific group, access to healthcare services must be determined for better health outcomes.
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Occupations develop a tradition of what is sex-role appropriate, and the ramifications for both men and women are tremendous. ⋯ To increase equity in the medical professions, researchers should examine nontraditional male career choices alongside women who work in male-dominated occupations.
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Dexmedetomidine is increasingly being used as a sedative for monitored anesthesia care (MAC) with regional anesthesia. This literature review critiques 12 studies that used dexmedetomidine as the primary anesthetic. Study designs include prospective, retrospective case studies and randomized double-blind and randomized single-blind studies. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine is an effective MAC anesthetic for specific procedures. Further research is needed to determine which specific procedures are appropriate for dexmedetomidine. Lastly, dexmedetomidine is more costly than current MAC anesthetics, making it difficult to justify its use.