Where have all the nurses gone? A register-based analysis
This study shows that there is no large reserve of nurses. The vast majority hold relevant positions, but without direct patient contact.
This study shows that there is no large reserve of nurses. The vast majority hold relevant positions, but without direct patient contact.
Scrub nurses were better than surgeons at following the recommended length of time and techniques for surgical hand washing and hand antisepsis.
Only one guideline detailed a practical and systematic set-up of instrument tables.
The recently developed app APPETITT can inspire to a varied diet and increase the attention to dietary habits for home-dwelling elderly.
At the University of Tromsø, first year students in nursing homes are supervised by final year students in order to strengthen their occupational competence in nursing leadership.
Guidelines that were not regarded as professionally sound, logical and relevant or in keeping with one’s own clinical experiences or feelings were more difficult to follow.
They observe eye contact, comforting and other behaviours based on experience rather than by making use of recognised instruments. Their assessments are influenced by professional development opportunities, a heavy workload and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Close relatives help patients to live at home longer and are an important resource for the welfare state. But they can also contribute to an unfair allocation of nursing home beds by advocating for their own family members.
Collaborative interdisciplinary meetings may increase the mutual respect between health professionals and provide more knowledge about the patient.
Women who had given birth by caesarean section often downplayed their own complaints, felt left to their own devices and received invaluable assistance from their partner.