Journal of advanced nursing
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This paper is a report of a literature review to identify (a) the prevalence of emotional and psychological problems after intensive care, (b) associated factors and (c) interventions that might improve this aspect of recovery. ⋯ Our understanding of the consequences of intensive care is improving. Psychological care for intensive care patients has lagged behind care for physical problems. We now need to focus on developing and evaluating appropriate interventions to improve psychological outcome in this patient group.
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This paper is a report of a review to assess evidence of the effectiveness of massage for patients with cancer, in terms of reducing physical or psychological symptoms, improving quality of life, or producing unwanted side effects. ⋯ Further well-designed large trials with longer follow-up periods are needed to be able to draw firm conclusions about the efficacy and effectiveness of massage for cancer patients.
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Review Meta Analysis
The experience of heavy menstrual bleeding: a systematic review and meta-ethnography of qualitative studies.
This paper is a report of a systematic review and meta-ethnography of the experience of heavy menstrual bleeding. ⋯ A lay model of heavy menstrual bleeding is proposed, detailing key physical, social and emotional impacts that women find problematic.
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Review Meta Analysis
The experience of heavy menstrual bleeding: a systematic review and meta-ethnography of qualitative studies.
This paper is a report of a systematic review and meta-ethnography of the experience of heavy menstrual bleeding. ⋯ A lay model of heavy menstrual bleeding is proposed, detailing key physical, social and emotional impacts that women find problematic.
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Review Meta Analysis
Association between self-report pain ratings of child and parent, child and nurse and parent and nurse dyads: meta-analysis.
This paper is a report of a meta-analysis to investigate the association between self-report pain ratings for the dyads of child and parent, child and nurse and parent and nurse. ⋯ Parents' and nurses' perceptions of children's pain should only be considered as estimates rather than expressions of the pain experienced, and not the same as children's self-reports. There is a need for education on selection of appropriate pain assessment scales in relation to the age and development of the child.