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Diabetes therapy

Nurse-Led Interventions Improve Self-Management Behaviours and Self-Efficacy in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers from Beihua University found that nurse-led interventions significantly improved self-management behaviours and self-efficacy in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study, published in the International Journal of Nursing Practice, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led self-management interventions on self-management behaviours

Diabetes therapy

Nurse-Led Interventions Improve Self-Management Behaviours and Self-Efficacy in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

Nurses

Neural Correlates of Shift Work in Nurses Revealed by Research

Researchers from Xiangya Hospital of Central South University in Hunan, People's Republic of China, have shed light on the neural mechanisms underlying clinical symptoms in night-shift nurses. The study, published in the journal Sleep Medicine, found that night-shift nurses experience poorer sleep quality, higher levels of anxiety and

Evidence-based medicine

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Show Crucial Role in Providing High-Quality Care for Acute and Chronic Wounds

Research conducted by Central South University has highlighted the importance of wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses in providing cost-effective and high-quality care for individuals with acute and chronic wounds. The study, published in PeerJ, aimed to investigate the level and influencing factors of inter-professional collaboration (IPC) among WOC nurses

Nurses

Sex Offender Admits Exposing Himself to Nurses in Hospital

Cathal Feeney, a 39-year-old sex offender described as "dangerous to women" by police, has admitted to exposing himself to nurses in a hospital. The incident occurred on October 28 last year, when Feeney, who was being escorted by prison staff to the Causeway Hospital, intentionally exposed his private

Nervous system diseases

Empowering Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: New Study Identifies Essential Online Resources

A groundbreaking study conducted by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, in collaboration with researchers at Rehabilitation Nursing Journal, has shed light on the critical need for accessible and trustworthy online resources for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and their families. According to the research, rehabilitation nurses and other clinicians face significant

Nervous system diseases

New Study Highlights Importance of Transitional Care Models for Dementia Patients

A recent study published in Dementia, a journal by Sage Publications, has emphasized the need for transitional care models that support people with dementia who have complex health needs. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Canberra and others, aimed to investigate and summarize nurse or allied health-led

Evidence-based medicine

Emergency Nurses' Role in Caring for Self-Harm Patients

Emergency nurses play a crucial role in providing care for individuals who have self-harmed, but their inconsistent and substandard care is a significant public health issue worldwide. A recent study published in International Emergency Nursing highlighted the need for enhanced education and training for ED nurses in mental health care.

Health care industry

Binghamton University's Psychiatric/Mental Health NP Program Aims to Increase Providers

The mental health crisis is a pressing issue that can be described by stark numbers: about one in five adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness, with 21 million people having a major depressive episode in 2020 and 40 million struggling with anxiety each year. In New York, many

Health care industry

Texas Children's Nurse Recognized as National Magnet Nurse of the Year for Transformational Leadership

Texas Children's nurse Morgan Fischer has been named a 2025 National Magnet Nurse of the Year for Transformational Leadership, an esteemed honor that recognizes exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to improving care delivery and advancing nursing practice. Fischer, a Labor & Delivery nurse, was recognized for her work

Health care industry

Europe's Health System Under Strain as Doctors and Nurses Face Mental Health Crisis

A landmark survey, conducted by WHO/Europe in partnership with the European Commission, has found that doctors and nurses are working in conditions that severely impact their mental health and well-being, ultimately threatening the integrity of healthcare systems across Europe. The survey analyzed nearly 100,000 responses from 29 countries,

Health care industry

Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Protect Patients and Health Care Workers from AI-Based Decisions

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has introduced the , legislation that would require health care facilities and plans to create a human override option for AI-fueled decisions. As AI is increasingly used in health care settings to recommend treatments, diagnoses, or procedures, doctors, nurses, and other health care providers are often

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