Journal of advanced nursing
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Review Meta Analysis
A mixed-methods systematic review of the effects of mindfulness on nurses.
To review the effects of mindfulness-based interventions on Registered Nurses and nursing students. ⋯ Mindfulness appeared to improve nurses' mental health significantly. It could be used in worksite health promotion programmes. Only a few studies have explored the impact of mindfulness on nurses' professional behaviours and their relationships with patients and colleagues. Future research should further explore the long-term impacts of mindfulness on performance and well-being at work using sound methodological designs.
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To report a concept analysis of interprofessional collaboration in the context of chronic disease management, for older adults living in communities. ⋯ Interprofessional collaboration is a complex evolving concept. Key components of interprofessional collaboration in chronic disease management for community-living older adults are identified. Implications for nursing practice, education and research are proposed.
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The aim of this study was to conduct an integrative review on how nurses prepare families for and support families during withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments in intensive care. ⋯ Greater understanding is needed of the language that can be used with families to describe death and dying in intensive care. Clearer conceptualization of the relationship between the medically focussed withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments and patient/family-centred end-of-life care is required making the nursing contribution at this time more visible.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of the water swallow test for screening aspiration in stroke patients.
The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the water swallow test for screening aspirations in stroke patients. ⋯ This systematic review showed that the water swallow test was a useful screening tool for aspiration among stroke patients. The test accuracy was related to the water volume and a 3-oz water swallow test was recommended for aspiration screening in stroke patients.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of the water swallow test for screening aspiration in stroke patients.
The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the water swallow test for screening aspirations in stroke patients. ⋯ This systematic review showed that the water swallow test was a useful screening tool for aspiration among stroke patients. The test accuracy was related to the water volume and a 3-oz water swallow test was recommended for aspiration screening in stroke patients.