Journal of clinical nursing
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Review Meta Analysis
The effectiveness of silver-releasing dressings in the management of non-healing chronic wounds: a meta-analysis.
The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of silver-releasing dressings in the management of non-healing chronic wounds. ⋯ The results of this study provide objective data on the effectiveness of silver-related dressing when applied to non-healing chronic wounds.
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Meta Analysis
Metasynthesis: withdrawing life-sustaining treatments: the experience of family decision-makers.
The present study was undertaken to synthesise findings from qualitative investigations of family participation in decisions to withdraw and/or withhold life-sustaining treatment from a seriously ill family member. ⋯ This synthesis provides a more comprehensive and empirically supported understanding of family members' experiences as they participate in treatment decisions for dying family members. Relevance to clinical practice. This metasynthesis provides evidence to improve family care during treatment withdrawal/withholding decision-making and a theoretical model that can be used to guide creation of clinical practice guidelines. Through increased understanding of family members' experiences, clinicians can more effectively support family decision-making processes.
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The aim of this investigation was to enhance the understanding of the concept of caring. ⋯ The findings explicate a cohesive process of caring. They provide insight into the human attributes and clinical milieu that are necessary for caring to emerge. They also offer clarity regarding the therapeutic benefits of caring.
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Meta Analysis
Despair and hopelessness in the context of HIV--a meta-synthesis on qualitative research findings.
The aim of the study was to explore the concepts of despair and hopelessness in the context of human immunodeficiency virus based on previous studies. ⋯ The findings of this study offer clinical guidelines on a conceptual level about how to detect these phenomena in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus and their significant others. Furthermore, the findings offer a starting point for interventions used to alleviate despair and hopelessness. Suggestions for suitable interventions are offered. The results of this study underline the clinical relevance of these phenomena in adding new information to the previously documented consequences of despair and hopelessness.