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.
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Mild cognitive impairment and physical function in community-dwelling older adults
Most community-dwelling older adults had a high function level. However, those with mild cognitive impairment had a significantly poorer grip strength and slower walking speed, and had taken fewer steps.
Women’s and men’s assessment of health and functional ability in HUNT 3 after a stroke
There is no difference in functional disability between women and men after having a stroke.
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.
Characteristics of nursing home residents with late-stage dementia and pain
Residents with pain suffered from several health issues and presented with physical as well as mental symptoms. Healthcare personnel can help by providing more effective and appropriate treatment and nursing care.
Intrapartum fever and antibiotic therapy – a quality assurance study
Most women in labour with intrapartum fever receive the correct treatment on suspicion of infection. But in 28 per cent of cases, antibiotic therapy is initiated unnecessarily or too early.
Social media use during and after pregnancy is linked to appearance-focussed comparisons
Social media can trigger both positive and negative emotions, depending on whether women compare themselves with idealised or realistic body types.
The experiences of registered nurses and specialist ICU nurses before and after implementation of ISBAR – a survey
The registered nurses found that the ISBAR communication tool improves the treatment and safety of patients in ICU and on general hospital wards by ensuring that transfer reports are made more standardised and time-efficient.
COVID-19 and the management and care of peripheral intravenous catheters
Some problems with PIVCs increased during the pandemic, such as the occurrence of purulence and loose dressings.
Patient experiences following day surgery – translation and validation of the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15nor) questionnaire
The Norwegian translation is appropriate for exploring postoperative symptoms in patients following day surgery. The language, instructions and scoring are comprehensible as well.
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