An unusual case of recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding and acute renal failure-related hepatocellular carcinoma with gastric outlet obstruction
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Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments Source Type: research
A rare case of biliary plastic stent obstruction by pancreatic plastic stent migration: a case report
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Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments Source Type: research
A rare case of gastric mucosal necrosis stemming from percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy bumper pressure
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Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments Source Type: research
A Meta-Analysis of Sleep Disorders and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Potential Causality and Symptom Management
In conclusion, there is a significant association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and sleep disorders in the included studies. In addition, patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease may have more severe daytime sleepiness and shorter sleep duration. More attention should be paid to the sleep situation of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients to potentially slow the disease progression. (Source: Gastroenterology Nursing)
Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Patient Education Regarding Fasting Recommendations to Shorten Fasting Times in Patients Undergoing Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A Controlled Pilot Study
This study evaluated the applicability and efficacy of patient education regarding fasting recommendations to shorten fasting times in patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). A prospective nonrandomized controlled pilot study was performed. The intervention group (IG) was educated by nurses to eat until 6 hours and drink until 2 hours before EGD. The control group (CG) received usual care. Outcomes were applicability as perceived by patients, adherence to fasting recommendations, gastric visibility, and patients' comfort. A total of 109 patients were included of whom 42 were IG patients (37%). Patients' persp...
Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
The Effectiveness of a Low-Cost Personalized Educational Program on the Quality of Bowel Cleansing Among Patients Undergoing a Colonoscopy
In relation to endoscopic practices, particularly a colonoscopy, patient education is required to maximize the quality of bowel preparation. Thus, the intention of this study is to examine how personalized patient education prior to a colonoscopy influences the quality of bowel preparation. A quasi-experimental post-test design was employed at the Kurdistan Center for Gastroenterology Hepatology and the Ebin Sina Center in Iraq from December 21, 2019, to September 30, 2020. Of 270 participants, 219 were selected for data analysis. The mean age (SD) of the participants was 41.18 (15.22), with a median of 41 years and a slig...
Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Improving Clinical Documentation Compliance Pre-Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures Through the Use of an Endoscopy Checklist
Production pressure in endoscopy units, to avoid procedural delays, can lead to documentation gaps that pose a patient safety risk. Fast-paced, high-volume endoscopy units within a 673-bed academic medical center, incomplete and illegible documentation were identified during a 2018 Joint Commission survey. Pre-procedure safety checklists help ensure accurate clinical handovers. Checklists promote team communication that includes the patient to have complete and relevant information to perform a safe procedure and speak up to identify discrepancies. An endoscopy-specific safety checklist was used by the procedural team imme...
Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Investigation and Analysis of the Effect of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nurses on Occupational Protection Against COVID-19
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of knowledge, attitude, and behavior (KAB) of gastrointestinal endoscopy nurses on occupational protection against COVID-19. We analyzed the influencing factors on KAB to provide a reference for the training of nurses on occupational protection in endoscopic centers. A convenience sample of 400 endoscopy nurses from 26 provinces and cities in China was surveyed using a questionnaire to determine their KAB about occupational protection against COVID-19. Job title was an influencing factor of endoscopy nurses' attitude toward occupational protection against COVID-19. T...
Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
Reflux-Qual-Short-Form Questionnaire: Translation and Validation of the Greek Version
This study indicates that RQS Questionnaire is a short, simple, reliable, and valid tool that can be used to assess quality of life in Greek individuals with GERD. (Source: Gastroenterology Nursing)
Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
The Lived Experience of Jordanian Persons With a Stoma: A Qualitative Study
Individuals may live with an intestinal stoma either temporarily or for the rest of their lives. The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experience of Jordanian persons living with a stoma. Qualitative design was employed via semistructured interviews with 22 Muslim participants who had an intestinal stoma. Thematic analysis of the transcripts resulted in 3 main themes. The first core theme was stoma burden, which represented difficulties and challenges resulting from the creation of a stoma. This theme was divided into 4 subthemes: physical, self-care, social, and psychological burdens. The second theme was ...
Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Features Source Type: research
New technology in gastroenterology practice
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Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Exploring Gastrostomy Care-Related Information Needs in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Their Families
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Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Tests Source Type: research
Transanal Irrigation for People With Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction: An Integrative Literature Review
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Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Tests Source Type: research
Midwest mediterranean: finding health & flavor with the foods of the north by d. clardy, m. myrdal, f. nammour, p. schultz, w. schultz, & n. thomas (2021). fargo, nd: silver goat media. isbn: 9781944296179, paperback, 95 pp.
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Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments Source Type: research
Dysphagia management and sarcopenia
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Source: Gastroenterology Nursing - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Departments Source Type: research
