Journal of clinical nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Acupressure and meridian massage: combined effects on increasing body weight in premature infants.
The purpose of this study was to assess the body weight gain of combined acupressure and meridian massage in premature infants. ⋯ Nurses could be trained in acupressure and meridian massage techniques to provide more effective level of clinical care for premature infants.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of homecare costs of local wound care in surgical patients randomized between occlusive and gauze dressings.
To study the material and nursing costs and outcome of wound care at home comparing two dressing groups (occlusive vs. gauze-based) in surgical patients after hospital dismissal. ⋯ District nurses should reconsider using gauze-based dressings, particularly in surgical patients with exudating wounds.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Improving the patient's experience of a bone marrow biopsy - an RCT.
To compare nitrous oxide 50%/oxygen 50% (N(2)O/O(2)- entonox) plus local anaesthetic (LA) with placebo (oxygen) plus LA in the management of pain experienced by patients undergoing a bone marrow biopsy. ⋯ N(2)O/O(2) is a safe, effective, easy-to-use analgesic which merits further investigation in potentially painful diagnostic (and other) interventions. Relevance to clinical practice. Relief of pain is an important issue for nurses. Appropriate assessment of pain experience is a key issue. Nurses should reflect on their own area of practice and identify what is known about the effectiveness of pain management from their patient's perspective. Individual differences may be important, and careful instruction regarding appropriate administration of analgesic agents, such as N(2)O/O(2) may enhance their effectiveness.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized controlled trial of a community nurse-supported hospital discharge programme in older patients with chronic heart failure.
To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a community nurse-supported hospital discharge programme in preventing hospital re-admissions, improving functional status and handicap of older patients with chronic heart failure. ⋯ Older chronic heart failure patients are likely to benefit from post-discharge community nurse intervention programmes. More comprehensive health economic evaluation needs to be undertaken.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The quality of written information for parents regarding the management of a febrile convulsion: a randomized controlled trial.
To identify whether providing a new information leaflet for parents regarding the management of a febrile convulsion was more effective in comparison with standard leaflets. ⋯ The quality of leaflets may influence some outcomes, e.g. understanding and reassurance with the written information provided; however, additional strategies to inform parents may be necessary.