Risk factors and consequences of mental health problems in nurses: a scoping review of cohort studies - Yang J, Chen Y, Tian Y, Li X, Yu Q, Huang C, Chen Z, Ning M, Li S, He J, Du J, Huang B, Li Y.
Mental health problems in nurses are prevalent and impairing. To date, no literature has comprehensively synthesised cohort evidence on mental health among nurses. This scoping review aimed to synthesise the existing literature on the risk factors and cons... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Practical strategies for care of individuals impacted by suicide in the emergency department: a narrative review - Roe E, Smith B.
Introduction Suicide is among the leading causes of death and nurses care for survivors of suicide at many points in their grief journey. Every individual who dies by suicide leaves behind multiple affected survivors and how they are cared for immediately ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Ethical-legal dilemmas of nursing practice in emergencies and disasters: a scoping review - Duarte ACS, Chicharo SCR, Silva TASM, Oliveira AB.
OBJECTIVE: To map the ethical-legal dilemmas related to nursing practice in emergency and disaster situations. METHOD: A scoping review developed in accordance with the JBI method, whose information sources were accessed in databases, in addition t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Type 2 diabetes test may be inaccurate for people with South Asian heritage
A gene variant found almost exclusively in people of South Asian heritage affects the accuracy of the standard HbA1c test used to diagnose and monitor type 2 diabetes. Research, presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2024, showed that nearly eight per cent of people of South Asian heritage carry the gene, suggesting that blood sugar levels... Read moreThe post Type 2 diabetes test may be inaccurate for people with South Asian heritage appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Diabetes HbA1c test Health inequality Source Type: news
Patient-facing campaign spotlights role of GPNs
The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) has launched a campaign encouraging patients to move away from the belief that they have to see a GP for every problem. ‘Right Care First Time’ aims to cut pressure on practices as demand exceeds capacity and patients face delays in access, which, the IGPM has said is... Read moreThe post Patient-facing campaign spotlights role of GPNs appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
New preceptorship and clinical supervision policy for NHS nurses in Wales
A new preceptorship and clinical supervision mandate for NHS nurses in Wales should be seen as a ‘benchmark for good practice’ by GP surgeries across the country, the Welsh Government has said. Chief nursing officer (CNO) for Wales Sue Tranka has unveiled plans for ‘career-spanning’ support for nurses employed by NHS Wales – which largely... Read moreThe post New preceptorship and clinical supervision policy for NHS nurses in Wales appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Ascension Via Christi union nurses overwhelmingly approve 2-year contract
Union members will average a 14% compensation increase over two years, with some members receiving raises of more than 50% over the length of the contract. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Kirk Seminoff Source Type: news
Cancer Nursing Today Announces Second Annual CARE Award, Nomination Period Now Open
Nominations for the award, which recognizes oncology nurses, are now open MANALAPAN, N.J., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cancer Nursing Today, a Mashup Media, LLC property, is pleased to announce the launch of the Second Annual Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award. The award was... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: AWD Source Type: news
A Sharp Reminder From Wisconsin That All Politics Is Local
Wisconsin's recent election surfaced a sleeper issue that could swing enough votes to determine who takes Wisconsin in November's election, and quite possibly the presidency. The state has been hammered by a rash of nursing home closures across the state. Since 2020, at least 23 nursing homes in…#wisconsin #countyboards #michigan #pennsylvania #carecantwait #alhaga #nancyeggleston #eggleston #stevenspointjournal #donfriske (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
MPs vote through smoking ban for future generations
A ban on smoking for future generations has made progress in Parliament with MPs voting it through last night. The House of Commons vote saw 383 MPs vote in favour and 67 MPs vote against the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The bill will now need to pass a number of other hurdles, including a committee... Read moreThe post MPs vote through smoking ban for future generations appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Respiratory Source Type: news
Heartland Living & Rehab gets NC approval for $25M facility off of Cone Health campus
A new health care project is set to break ground soon, as Greensboro skilled nursing facility Heartland Living& Rehab received state approval for a new $25 million facility. TBJ spoke with Jim Schmidlin, president of Century Care Management, which operates Heartland. Here's the details. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Lillian Johnson Source Type: news
Investigating factors influencing disaster preparedness perception of nurses in Turkey:a meta-analytic approach - Ulup ınar F, Altinel B, Aslan M.
AIM AND BACKGROUND: In contemporary healthcare, the crucial importance of disaster preparedness and response within the nursing profession has gained recognition. Considering the elevated probability of encountering numerous disasters in T ürkiye, it is not... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 17, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Uganda: Mental Health Spike Triggers Butabika Hospital to Train Psychiatric Nurses
[Observer] With the increasing demand for mental health services, Uganda's only psychiatric school - Butabika School of Psychiatric Nursing (BSPN) - is on course to start a dedicated degree program in psychiatric nursing to help fill the gap of qualified practitioners and offer a clear career pathway for psychiatric nurses at the certificate and diploma levels, writes YUDAYA NANGONZI. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Uganda Source Type: news
Nvidia ’s AI Bot Outperforms Nurses, Study Finds. Here’s What It Means.
The chip maker claims its generative AI “agents” surpass human nurses in performing a variety of tasks, all at a markedly reduced cost. Here are three implications. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Robert Pearl, M.D., Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma standard Source Type: news
Study into ARRS impact reveals potential ‘tension’ among nursing staff
Potential workforce ‘tensions’ have been highlighted by a study examining the impact of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) on primary care – with concerns over registered nurses losing opportunities to use their specialist knowledge. The ARRS was set up to recruit 26,000 additional staff into general practice by 2024 and the study – authored... Read moreThe post Study into ARRS impact reveals potential ‘tension’ among nursing staff appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
