Journal of advanced nursing
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis: effectiveness of forced-air warming for prevention of perioperative hypothermia in surgical patients.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of forced-air warming for preventing perioperative hypothermia. ⋯ Forced-air warming prevents perioperative hypothermia more effectively than passive insulation and circulating-water mattresses, whereas there is no statistically significant difference in its effectiveness compared with circulating-water garments, resistive heating blankets and radiant warming systems.
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis: effectiveness of forced-air warming for prevention of perioperative hypothermia in surgical patients.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of forced-air warming for preventing perioperative hypothermia. ⋯ Forced-air warming prevents perioperative hypothermia more effectively than passive insulation and circulating-water mattresses, whereas there is no statistically significant difference in its effectiveness compared with circulating-water garments, resistive heating blankets and radiant warming systems.
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To identify, evaluate and describe the psychometric properties of instruments that measure learning outcomes in healthcare students. ⋯ The systematic review produced a synthesis of the psychometric properties of tools that measure learning outcomes in students of healthcare disciplines. Measuring learning outcomes is very important when educating health professionals. The identified tools may constitute a starting point for the development of other assessment tools.
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To identify, evaluate and describe the psychometric properties of instruments that measure learning outcomes in healthcare students. ⋯ The systematic review produced a synthesis of the psychometric properties of tools that measure learning outcomes in students of healthcare disciplines. Measuring learning outcomes is very important when educating health professionals. The identified tools may constitute a starting point for the development of other assessment tools.
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To conduct an integrative review to examine evidence of pain and associated symptoms in adult (≥21 years of age), postcraniotomy, brain tumour patients hospitalized on intensive care units. ⋯ The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms provided structure to the search. Postcraniotomy pain is experienced by patients, but associated symptoms and impact on patient performance remain poorly understood. Further research is needed to improve understanding and management of postcraniotomy pain in this population.