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A single-center study found that 14% of ICU shifts involve aggression or violence against nurses, with recurrence predicted by longer stay and initial aggressive or verbally violent incidents.
A cluster randomized trial in Toronto nursing homes found that on-site multiplex PCR testing improved viral detection and reduced emergency department transfers during respiratory outbreaks, though it did not alter outbreak size or frequenc
This article explores how palliative care clinicians actively use their emotions during end-of-life consultations to build meaningful connections with patients and families, highlighting a three-phase process informed by a social constructi
Intensive oseltamivir chemoprophylaxis for ≥70% of nursing home residents within 2 days of influenza outbreak reduces hospitalization risk, underscoring prompt antiviral intervention as a critical outbreak control strategy.
Prompt oseltamivir prophylaxis covering at least 70% of eligible nursing home residents within 2 days of outbreak detection was associated with fewer hospitalizations, but not lower mortality.
In a real-world target trial emulation, starting oseltamivir prophylaxis within 2 days for at least 70% of eligible nursing home residents was linked to fewer hospitalizations, but not lower short-term mortality.
A large European survey found major regional and cultural differences in how clinicians approach ECLS withdrawal, with limited access to ethics and palliative care support in many institutions.
More than half of ICU caregivers in a multicenter U.S. study reported difficulty paying for patient care, and financial strain was linked to higher posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, decisional regret, and medical mistrust.
A nurse-led school CPR program in Murcia, Spain, used low-cost manikins to train students and their families, creating a strong home-based multiplier effect and generally adequate basic life support performance.
A large-scale study of 390,000 hospitalizations reveals that while racial concordance modestly increases advance care planning (ACP) discussions, physician race and systemic quality initiatives play significant, nuanced roles in end-of-life
The NURSECAT-AF trial demonstrates that structured nurse-led care significantly improves quality of life and reduces arrhythmia recurrence and emergency visits by 80% in patients undergoing their first catheter ablation for atrial fibrillat
A landmark pragmatic randomized controlled trial in Vietnam reveals that proactive Quitline referrals are as effective as nurse-led counseling and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation among people living with HIV, offering a s
A Bayesian adaptive randomized clinical trial reveals that a digital imagery-competing task intervention (ICTI) significantly reduces the frequency of intrusive memories and PTSD symptoms among healthcare workers exposed to pandemic-related
Explore how standardized health questionnaires empower children and parents to share their priorities in medical settings, leading to more personalized and effective treatment plans.
A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that Kangaroo care significantly reduces pain-related stress and systemic inflammatory responses in preterm infants undergoing retinopathy screening, suggesting a simple, non-pharmacological interven
A large multicenter cohort study demonstrates that the number of geriatric syndromes at hospital admission is independently and incrementally associated with 90-day mortality, suggesting that cumulative geriatric burden is a critical progno
This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that a structured nurse-led education intervention significantly improves foot care knowledge and self-efficacy while reducing both the intention and actual behavior of delaying treatment in pat
The Phase II HiWalk trial demonstrates that a 43-hour high-intensity walking booster program is safe and feasible for chronic stroke survivors, yielding significant walking speed improvements for individuals who have already completed their
The TaCAS long-term follow-up study reveals that a simple, conversation-based intervention can sustain improvements in physical health and independence for up to six years post-stroke, highlighting the lasting impact of patient-centered mot
A 12-month randomized controlled trial reveals that a structured nurse-led intervention, The Caregiver Pathway, significantly reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress and anxiety among family caregivers of critically ill patients, particul
