Du ration of Anticoagulant Therapy for Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism
According to this study: (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Journal Watch Source Type: research
Increase in Type 1 Diabetes Incidence in Children During COVID-19
According to this study: (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Journal Watch Source Type: research
Fewer Postsurgical ICU Admissions in Hospitals with Better Nurse Work Environments
According to this study: (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Journal Watch Source Type: research
Psychological Problems Common in Children After PICU Admission
According to this study: (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Journal Watch Source Type: research
Effective Holistic Approaches to Reducing Nurse Stress and Burnout During COVID-19
Conclusions:
These results highlight the importance of providing a holistic approach, including a serene space, massage equipment, and other amenities, to help nurses reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, and burnout, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Cultivating Quality Source Type: research
CE: Environments & Health: Chemicals in the Home That Can Exacerbate Asthma
ABSTRACT:
Although chemical exposures from cleaning and disinfectant products often go unnoticed or unrecognized, such exposures have been associated with asthma-related symptoms and exacerbations. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) website provides consumer information on a wide range of issues and products related to human health and the environment, including the use of cleaning and disinfectant products, 2,500 of which it has rated in terms of their effects on respiratory function and asthma. In discussing how the use of cleaning and disinfectant products and the frequency of their use may affect asthma control,...
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
Original Research: Combating the Opioid Epidemic Through Nurse Use of Multimodal Analgesia: An Integrative Literature Review
Conclusions:
With the appropriate tools and education, nurses can make the transition from traditional opioids to multimodal analgesia strategies. In so doing, they can have a significant positive impact on the opioid epidemic. Hospital leaders must address nursing practice regarding the use of opioids alone versus multimodal analgesia for the management of acute pain. Clinical decision tools such as the Michigan Opioid Safety Score may help nurses adopt new acute pain management guidelines. Further research regarding nursing practice and the opioid epidemic is needed. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
The Cancer Hospital
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Art of Nursing Source Type: research
Tezspire Approved for Severe Asthma
Tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as an add-on maintenance therapy for people ages 12 years and older with severe asthma symptoms not controlled by current medication.The drug must be given subcutaneously by a health care provider. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
New Drug for Atopic Dermatitis
Tralokinumab-ldrm (Adbry) is now approved for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults whose disease has not been controlled by topical therapies.Nurses and NPs should teach patients how to administer the drug subcutaneously and that more than one injection is needed to fulfill the prescribed dose. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
New Dental Warning for Buprenorphine
The labeling for transmucosal buprenorphine products will now include a warning that the drug may cause serious dental problems such as tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and tooth loss.Nurses and NPs should complete an oral history and assessment prior to patients beginning treatment. Patients should be informed of these potential adverse effects and encouraged to receive regular dental care. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research
Overcoming Mental Health Stigma
Signs of hope, but more action is needed. (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: AJN Reports Source Type: research
NewsCAP: Suicides by drug overdose increased among young people, older adults, and Black women.
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
COVID-19 Roundup
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
NewsCAP: Survival is improving in sports-related sudden cardiac arrest.
No abstract available (Source: AJN)
Source: AJN - April 30, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: In the News Source Type: research
