Palliative patients get greater relief from early screening of symptoms and implementation of measures
Fatigue, dry mouth and loss of appetite are the most distressing symptoms, according to a screening with the ESAS tool.
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The registered nurse in the field of substance abuse – invisible and generic or distinct and specific?
Healthcare personnel in interdisciplinary teams believed that registered nurses made a distinct and recognised contribution to the collaborative effort. In particular, they valued the registered nurses’ somatic knowledge and their milieu therapy expertise.
Electronic message exchange for patients discharged from hospital
Whereas «PLO»-messages serve as a beneficial communication tool, they have to be supplemented with oral communication and meetings.
Systematic observation training (ALERT) in the municipal health service and the impact on job satisfaction
The ALERT training programme raised the competence level of healthcare personnel in the municipal health service and is likely to have increased their job satisfaction.
How much guidance on parent-infant interaction is provided in NICUs in Norway?
Parents in NICUs report good follow-up from contact nurses and doctors, as well as a high level of self-efficacy after discharge. However, parental guidance should be strengthened in some areas.
COVID-19: Initiation of breastfeeding during a global pandemic
The infection control measures may have impacted negatively on the breastfeeding assistance provided for first-time mothers in postnatal facilities. There was also a greater reliance on breast-milk substitutes than normal.
Inadequate medication reconciliation in hospitals
Although there are procedures for medication reconciliation, the process is challenging to implement and the allocation of responsibility is unclear.
From hospitals to nursing homes – the consequences of the Care Coordination Reform
Following the Care Coordination Reform, more frail elderly patients have died after discharge from hospitals to nursing homes and more have been discharged to return home.
Effects of de-escalation training on student nurses' skills and confidence
De-escalation training improved students’ de-escalation skills and boosted their confidence in coping with patient aggression.
Experiences with being diagnosed with and treated for testicular cancer
It is an ordeal to be diagnosed with and treated for testicular cancer. Various resources can help patients to handle the difficult situation more easily.
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