Sexual health in Belgian cervical cancer survivors: an exploratory qualitative study
ConclusionBoth treatment-induced physical and psychological experiences were prominent and altered sexuality. Overall, there was a need for HPs to adopt proactive patient-tailored approaches to discuss sexual health. (Source: Quality of Life Research)
Source: Quality of Life Research - April 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research

Reducing No-Show Appointments in Preanesthesia Screening
CONCLUSIONS: Implementation of a reminder system can help to reduce no-show rates in clinics. Patient no-shows overload the health system by reducing the productivity of providers and waste resources including use of clinic staff, longer wait times for other patients, and the timing providers put into chart preparation.PMID:38661585 | DOI:10.1016/j.jopan.2023.12.030 (Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Janze Taylor Source Type: research

Nursing Students' Operating Room Experiences: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis
CONCLUSIONS: This study provided important data about the awareness of PMNC in the surgical clinical practice of nursing students in Turkey and the effects of this awareness on the professional roles and professional identity process. Students were aware of the behavioral patterns of PMNC and experienced internal conflict, anxiety about the nursing image, role confusion, and professional identity confusion due to this awareness. Some students justified the PMNC behaviors of the nurses and others saw themselves as the power to change the PMNC behaviors.PMID:38661584 | DOI:10.1016/j.jopan.2023.12.029 (Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Se çil Taylan İlknur Özkan Meryem Yavuz Van Giersbergen Source Type: research

Reconnecting
Am J Nurs. 2024 May 1;124(5):64. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016408.37467.bf. Epub 2024 Apr 25.ABSTRACTA briefly renewed friendship, 60 years later.PMID:38661709 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016408.37467.bf (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Henry Sackin Source Type: research

Functional Limitations Persist After Mild Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury
According to this study.PMID:38661708 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016404.22040.37 (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen Rosenberg Source Type: research

Two Symptom Clusters Identified in Patients with Acute Heart Failure
According to this study: Two distinct symptom clusters were identified in patients with acute heart failure: one with severe congestion and the other with mild congestion.Identification of these symptom clusters in the ED could help with symptom management, patient triage, diagnosis, and self-care at home.PMID:38661705 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016392.13580.5b (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen Rosenberg Source Type: research

Virtual Reality an Option for PPE Skills Training
According to this study.PMID:38661706 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016396.37024.37 (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen Rosenberg Source Type: research

Higher Sugar Intake Associated with Higher Risk of Depression
According to this study.PMID:38661707 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016400.61479.0c (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen Rosenberg Source Type: research

An Introduction to Implementing and Conducting the Study
Am J Nurs. 2024 May 1;124(5):58-61. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016388.26001.50. Epub 2024 Apr 25.ABSTRACTEditor's note: This is the 21st article in a series on clinical research by nurses. The series is designed to be used as a resource for nurses to understand the concepts and principles essential to research. Each column will present the concepts that underpin evidence-based practice-from research design to data interpretation. To see all the articles in the series, go to https://links.lww.com/AJN/A204.PMID:38661704 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016388.26001.50 (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Bernadette Capili Joyce K Anastasi Source Type: research

Clinical Inquiry and Problem Identification
Am J Nurs. 2024 May 1;124(5):38-46. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016372.73610.a0. Epub 2024 Apr 25.ABSTRACTThis is the second article in a new series designed to provide readers with insight into educating nurses about evidence-based decision-making. It builds on AJN's award-winning previous series-Evidence-Based Practice, Step by Step and EBP 2.0: Implementing and Sustaining Change (to access both series, go to http://links.lww.com/AJN/A133). This follow-up series will address how to teach and facilitate learning about the evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) processes and how they impact health care qual...
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Deana Hays Kerry A Milner Susan Farus-Brown Mary C Zonsius Ellen Fineout-Overholt Source Type: research

Navigating Clinical Questions
Am J Nurs. 2024 May 1;124(5):46. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016376.37679.a1. Epub 2024 Apr 25.ABSTRACTLead with the problem, never the intervention.PMID:38661701 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016376.37679.a1 (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Debra Barrett Graham Source Type: research

Nurses Honoring Fallen Nurses
This article describes what nurse honor guards do and discusses the authors' experiences participating in them.PMID:38661702 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016380.90325.42 (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Constance Girgenti Sheri Pieroni Tonya Raldiris Source Type: research

Improving Medication Management for Inpatients with a Secondary Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease
Am J Nurs. 2024 May 1;124(5):50-57. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016384.47848.89. Epub 2024 Apr 25.ABSTRACTPatients who have Parkinson disease require individualized medication regimens to optimize care. A review of the medication management of patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital with a secondary diagnosis of Parkinson disease found significant departures from the patients' home regimen. Medication regimens are often altered by health care teams unfamiliar with Parkinson disease-specific care in order to conform to standard hospital medication orders and administration times, potentially resulting in increased patient...
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Arlene Boudreaux Ryan F Schell Scott D Nelson Fenna Phibbs Jessica Stroh Amanda Fraley Depp Source Type: research

Cannabis Nursing
Am J Nurs. 2024 May 1;124(5):31. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016368.03202.a8. Epub 2024 Apr 25.ABSTRACTCare for those seeking guidance in the therapeutic use of cannabis.PMID:38661699 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016368.03202.a8 (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kim King Source Type: research

Microaggressions in Nursing
Am J Nurs. 2024 May 1;124(5):18-19. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016344.57827.09. Epub 2024 Apr 25.ABSTRACTHow to address these behaviors to promote health equity and inclusion.PMID:38661693 | DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0001016344.57827.09 (Source: The American Journal of Nursing)
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 25, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Christine Frazer Lois Lopez Ashley Graham-Perel Jessica Ochs Natalie Pool Denise Land Sonique Sailsman Source Type: research