Irish journal of medical science
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Delirium is a common condition in hospitals, particularly among older people. This refers to a dramatic decline in mental capabilities, which is marked by diminished concentration and consciousness. ⋯ This study highlights the disparity between what is known and practiced by hospital doctors regarding delirium care. This implies increased training for delirium management with frequent use of assessment tools and ongoing education aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in cases of delirium.
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This perspective piece aims to delve into the challenges and possibilities arising from uncertainty in psychiatry and psychotherapy. ⋯ Ambiguity and uncertainty in the setting of partial knowledge presents psychiatry with a challenge, yes; but it also enables psychiatry to be innovative in its approach, and to address the complexities of the human condition in a way that is unique and unparalleled within the field of medicine.
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Clinical competence is critical to evaluating nursing students' capacity to undertake professional nursing practice in a safe and professional environment without any bias of examiners. Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is used as an assessment method of students' clinical practice skills. ⋯ OSCE is a vital assessment and an objective method in assessing the student's clinical competence. More studies exploring the differences of OSCE perceptions and participant's characteristics are required.
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) impose burdens on individuals and communities, while their prevalence in young people has risen continually in recent years. Partner notification is an effective public health strategy which can limit STI transmission. ⋯ As STIs are becoming increasingly prevalent in young adults, it is important to gain a deeper understanding of the interventions used to break the transmission chain and how different beliefs and attitudes may affect them. Self-efficacy was a key component in PN intentions, suggesting that the belief in someone's ability or skillset to perform a sexual health behaviour is positively related to their intention to perform the behaviour.
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Level one evidence reported poorer outcomes among patients taking dietary supplements after breast cancer (BC) diagnosis. ⋯ In summary, supplement use is prevalent among BC patients. Development of guidelines in relation to safe use of dietary supplements after cancer diagnosis is crucial.