Distrust of Public Health's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Public health recommendations at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic were initially well received by Americans. But when personal, economic, and social impacts were felt, a concerted pushback began. The response to pandemic mitigation measures has become increasingly partisan, exacerbated by an ideological divide fueled by news sources and social media. Nurses, whether working in public health or other fields, can contribute to rebuilding trust in public health institutions. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Policy and Politics Source Type: research
Nursing the Patient With an Artificial Pacemaker
Editor's note: From its first issue in 1900 through to the present day, AJN has unparalleled archives detailing nurses' work and lives over more than a century. These articles not only chronicle nursing's growth as a profession within the context of the events of the day, but also reveal prevailing societal attitudes about women, health care, and human rights. Today's nursing school curricula rarely include nursing's history, but it's a history worth knowing. To this end, From the AJN Archives highlights articles selected to fit today's topics and times.
Editor's note: From its first issue in 1900 through to the present...
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: From the AJN Archives Source Type: research
Diagnostic Studies: Measures of Accuracy in Nursing Research
Editor's note: This is the 10th article in a series on clinical research by nurses. The series is designed to give nurses the knowledge and skills they need to participate in research, step by step. Each column will present the concepts that underpin evidence-based practice—from research design to data interpretation. The articles will be accompanied by a podcast offering more insight and context from the authors. To see all the articles in the series, go to https://links.lww.com/AJN/A204. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Research, Step by Step Source Type: research
In Patients Come Second, Health Care Workers Come First
A provocative approach to fixing what's wrong with health care. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: What I'm Reading Source Type: research
Assessing EHR Data for Use in Clinical Improvement and Research
This article introduces nurses to the secondary analysis of EHR data, first outlining the steps in data acquisition and then describing a theory-based process for evaluating data quality and cleaning the data. This process involves methodically examining the data using six data quality dimensions—completeness, correctness, concordance, plausibility, currency, and relevance—and helps the clinician or researcher to determine whether data for each variable are fit for use. Two case studies offer examples of problems that can arise and their solutions. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
CE: Guideline-Directed Cardiac Devices for Patients with Heart Failure
This article reviews current device therapies for heart failure and uses a composite case to demonstrate how bedside nurses can help patients understand treatment options related to their disease process and care for them through this experience. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
American Drug Formulary Exclusions
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Art of Nursing Source Type: research
FDA Evaluating Possible Serious Risks From Umbralisib
Initial clinical trial data for umbralisib (Ukoniq), a drug currently approved to treat relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma and relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, indicate that umbralisib may increase the risk of death or serious adverse effects when given with a specific monoclonal antibody to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia.Patients receiving umbralisib to treat lymphomas should be evaluated closely for adverse effects. Nurses and other health care providers should report any of these adverse effects to the Food and Drug Administration's MedWatch program. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
First Generic Cyclosporine Drops for Dry Eye
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Restasis, the cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion eye drops used to treat dry eye.The generic version is expected to provide cost savings for patients, especially those whose insurance does not cover Restasis. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
Diabetes Drug Now Approved for Heart Failure
The diabetes drug empagliflozin (Jardiance) is now approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization in adults with heart failure, even if they do not have diabetes.Nurses and NPs should monitor patients for adverse effects, especially fluid deficits. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
Finding Clinical Placements for NP Students
Academic–practice partnerships may offer the best hope. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: AJN Reports Source Type: research
NewsCAP: Child poverty jumps one month after tax credit expires, study says.
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
NewsCAP: Social isolation increases CVD risk in older women.
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
In Memoriam: Paul Farmer
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. economic and racial disparities exacerbated the upward trend. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
