Archives of Nursing and Healthcare

The study by Younas and Maddigan [1] Proposing a policy framework for nursing education for fostering compassion in nursing students: A critical review, focused on the cultivation of the quality of compassion in nursing students. While these authors conducted a credible literature review that led to a conclusion that nurse educators should use a range of approaches to teaching students’ compassion, they did not articulate what those approaches could be.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that affects people who live with primary impairment of the motor system affecting the trunk and extremities. The condition has onset occurring during fetal life or in the early developmental years [1]. Seizures can be associated with CP, as well as secondary impairments involving sensation, cognition, behavior, communication, and the musculoskeletal system. Challenges with performing activities of daily living and community participation are intrinsic to the CP condition, which has a prevalence of about 2-3 per thousand live births [2,3].

Our paper entitled “Discussing diabetes, palliative care and end of life care: choosing the right language” reports a core aspect of our research program, which focuses on older people with diabetes, palliative and end of life care for people with diabetes, and the effect of language on clear communication, that commenced in 2009 [1]. 

Pediatric convulsive status epilepticus is a neurological emergency requiring termination in a time critical fashion, if permanent brain damage or death are to be avoided. Levetiracetam has been suggested as a potential second line agent for benzodiazepine refractory seizures. This review will examine the evidence for levetiracetam’s efficacy and safety in the management of pediatric convulsive status epilepticus.

Examining BRCA mutations in preoperative breast cancer patients is very important when selecting a surgical procedure. Although there are advantages and disadvantages associated with knowing about the presence of genetic mutations, including for the patient’s family, there are many benefits for the patient. BRCA genetic testing should be recommended for patients who are strongly suspected of being positive for a BRCA mutation. 

Background: lack of knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 and radiation safety among healthcare professionals will adversely affect their health and the patients’ safety due to unnecessary radiation exposure and rapid spread of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and the awareness of both domains; COVID-19 and radiation awareness in one survey study. 

Kinking of an epidural catheter is a rare complication associated with the catheter material, diameter, design and length of introduction inside the epidural space. Flushing test should be attempted before fixation of the catheter on the skin to ensure its normal function. If a kink located distal to the skin is suspected, a slight withdrawal could relieve the obstruction, but usually the complete withdrawal and new catheter placement is needed.

Optimum nutrition is the key for growth and neurodevelopment of the vulnerable preterm neonates, yet immaturity of the gut and risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in this subgroup of neonates create hesitancy regarding aggressive feeding. Feeding practices in the preterm babies are heterogeneous across various neonatal intensive care units. Many neonatal units still differ in terms of feeding intervals, volume of feed initiation and slow versus fast advancement of feeds.

Introduction: Fall prevention measures are a hallmark of high-quality hospital care worldwide. Many of the same risk factors for falls in an acute hospital setting contribute to falls in a behavioral health unit. However, some risk factors are unique to the inpatient psychiatric setting. Factors include the expectation for increased mobilization on an inpatient psychiatric unit, extrapyramidal side effects of medications, orthostatic hypotension as a side effect of medication, inability to use devices such as walkers and canes on psychiatric units because of safety concerns. The current quality improvement study (QI) was designed to investigate the effectiveness of the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) approach to reduce falls in the inpatient psychiatric setting.

The mini-review is an update of the original article: Do bachelor assignments in Danish midwifery- and nursing educations reflect evidence-based practice? A document study [1]. We will summarize the findings from the original article, add an analysis of 140 recent bachelor assignments and present the result of a new search of literature to see recent developments in the field. Our aim is to see if the bachelor assignments present evidence-based nursing. 

Despite global recognition of the benefits of family involvement in psychiatric care, the attitudes of mental health professionals—particularly nursing staff—remain ambivalent and inconsistent. This article analyzes current findings on nurses' attitudes toward family involvement and integrates international literature to propose strategies for reshaping these perceptions to optimize treatment outcomes during and after hospitalization.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in five American adults live with a mental illness [1]. Due to the associated stigma and fear of discrimination, people who are impacted by mental health refuse to discuss or confront this disease. While mental health impacts all aspects of American lives, more funds, professional support, training and education are needed to tackle mental health challenges [2]. 

Menstruation, an everyday organic process essential for duplication, has long been guide-friendly stigmas and impressions. The focus article, “The Sexualization of Menstruation: On Rape, Tampons, and ‘Prostitutes,’” exposes the disquieting socio-enlightening frameworks and fundamental issues that enhance the sexualization of period. This analysis further surveys the enlightening, intellectual, and community health dimensions of the issue while testing allure associations for feminist discourse and procedure.

Motivation plays a crucial role in the professional development of healthcare workers, particularly nurses, as it directly impacts learning engagement, clinical performance, and patient care quality. Given the high-stress environment in which nurses operate, training programs must incorporate motivational design strategies to sustain engagement and enhance learning outcomes.

Registered nurses including advanced practice registered nurse practitioners (APRN) are the backbone of the healthcare system. Their responsibilities extend beyond basic patient care to include health promotion, disease prevention, management of acute and chronic illnesses and providing services in anesthesia care and obstetrics. Although nurses represent the largest segment of healthcare professionals and are widely recognized as indispensable collaborators with physicians, they paradoxically occupy undervalued position within the healthcare hierarchy.