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What specific challenges do patients with chronic wounds encounter when attending medical appointments related to wound care? A systematic review Open
This systematic review identified several challenges faced by patients with chronic wounds when attending medical appointments. Key issues include increased waiting times, and the excessive cost of appointments. Pain, discomfort, and physi…
Can thermography predict diabetic foot ulcer risk in patients with diabetes mellitus? A systematic review Open
The systematic review indicates that thermography holds promise for predicting DFU risk, with studies showcasing predictive capabilities and patient benefits. Despite some challenges and limitations, the evidence suggests thermography's va…
Home‐based management on hospital re‐admission rates in <span>COPD</span> patients: A systematic review Open
Aim To determine the impact of home‐based management on hospital re‐admission rates in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Design Systematic review methodology was utilized, combining meta‐analysis, where appropriat…
View article: Existing respiratory nursing curriculum, frameworks, and other documentation relevant to respiratory nursing education: A Scoping Review
Existing respiratory nursing curriculum, frameworks, and other documentation relevant to respiratory nursing education: A Scoping Review Open
Background: Globally, respiratory nursing practice is embedded in all health systems and levels of care. As a critical health workforce, preparing respiratory nurses is fundamental to providing high-quality professional care. Objective: To…
View article: Need and baseline for harmonising nursing education in respiratory care: preliminary results of a global survey
Need and baseline for harmonising nursing education in respiratory care: preliminary results of a global survey Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic confirmed that respiratory nurses are critical healthcare providers. Limited knowledge is available about appropriate education to prepare nurses to deliver high-quality respiratory care. A survey was devel…
Health-related quality of life and assessment in patients with lower limb lymphoedema: a systematic review Open
Objective: To determine the impact of lower limb lymphoedema (LLL) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and to identify the methodologies used to assess HRQoL and their adherence to the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended HRQ…
The Impact of Biofeedback on Self-Efficacy in Adults with Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Survey Open
Repeated nurse-delivered education results in high levels of self-efficacy among patients with severe asthma. A high level of perceived self-efficacy should not be assumed to result in higher inhaler adherence.
COVID-19:: Changing experiences of teaching and learning in postgraduate nursing education Open
The COVID19 Pandemic has highlighted the contribution nurses make to global health and wellbeing. Much of this contribution is possible due to the high-quality education nurses receive at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level. The C…
What is the Impact of Outreach Services on Medication Adherence for COPD Patients? A Systematic Review Open
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients have been known to have poor medication adherence rates. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess if outreach services could impact on medication compliance rates. CINAHL, Me…
What is the Impact of Outreach Services on Medication Adherence for COPD Patients? A Systematic Review Open
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients have been known to have poor medication adherence rates. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess if outreach services could impact on medication compliance rates. CINAHL, Me…
Nurses Role in Delivering the Message: The Value of Health Promotion and Patient Education in the Self-Care Management of Adults with Asthma Open
Background: Asthma affects 235 million people worldwide. In developed countries, 1 in 12 people suffer from asthma. In Ireland this statistic is higher with 1 in 10 individuals suffering from asthma. Nurses are at the forefront in the batt…