International journal of nursing studies
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Therapist differences in a randomised trial of the outcome of cognitive behaviour therapy for health anxiety in medical patients.
Health anxiety is common in medical settings and can be treated successfully by cognitive behaviour therapy. However it is not clear who might be best placed to deliver this therapy. ⋯ General nurses, after suitable training, are very effective therapists for patients with health anxiety in medical clinics and should be the therapists of choice for patients in these settings.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The impact of an emergency department nursing intervention on continuity of care, self-care capacities and psychological symptoms: secondary outcomes of a randomized controlled trial.
As yet there is no firm evidence about the types of intervention that can reduce emergency room revisits. However, the literature on emergency room revisits suggests patient difficulties with managing their health problems and treatments after discharge may play a role. ⋯ Although the intervention did not influence emergency department revisits it did improve secondary outcomes, suggesting pathways for future research.