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View article: Adherence to Remote Prescribing Principles by Medical and Non‐Medical Prescribers; a Scoping Review
Adherence to Remote Prescribing Principles by Medical and Non‐Medical Prescribers; a Scoping Review Open
Aim To examine the extent of adherence to high‐level principles in remote prescribing and investigate how medical and non‐medical prescribers comply with these principles. Design Scoping Review. Data Sources A systematic search of CINAHL, …
View article: Translation and validation of Vietnamese version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R)
Translation and validation of Vietnamese version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) Open
The translated and validated VN-BSS-R is a psychometrically robust tool for measuring birth satisfaction in Vietnamese postpartum women.The VN-BSS-R is available for use to measure experiences and perceptions of intrapartum care received b…
View article: Antimicrobial treatment of neonatal meningitis
Antimicrobial treatment of neonatal meningitis Open
View article: Naloxone hydrochloride for acute opioid events
Naloxone hydrochloride for acute opioid events Open
View article: Naloxone hydrochloride for acute opioid events: answers
Naloxone hydrochloride for acute opioid events: answers Open
View article: Characteristics of prescribing activity within primary care in Scotland 2013–2022 of general practitioners, nurse, pharmacist and allied health prescribers: A retrospective cross‐sectional study
Characteristics of prescribing activity within primary care in Scotland 2013–2022 of general practitioners, nurse, pharmacist and allied health prescribers: A retrospective cross‐sectional study Open
Background Independent prescribing by nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals is diversifying into a variety of healthcare settings as pressures mount on existing resources. Primary care was an early adopter of prescribing by n…
View article: “It’s no ordinary job”: Factors that influence learning and working for midwifery students placed in continuity models of care
“It’s no ordinary job”: Factors that influence learning and working for midwifery students placed in continuity models of care Open
There is a need for continuity of mentorship and strong relationships between education and practice, and the provision of flexible curriculum content around this to enable students to prioritise appointments with women in their care. Syst…
View article: Consultation in out-of-hours practice: a clinical review of Lyme disease
Consultation in out-of-hours practice: a clinical review of Lyme disease Open
In recent times, telephone triage and virtual consultation have been expedited in the out-of-hours urgent primary care setting. This brings challenges concerning gaining a comprehensive history and building a therapeutic relationship betwe…
View article: Non-medical prescribing considerations in emergency mental health services
Non-medical prescribing considerations in emergency mental health services Open
The emergency mental health practitioner's job involves providing immediate care to patients who are suffering a mental health crisis. Independent nurse prescribing supports this service through timely access to pharmacological and non-pha…
View article: Narrative review of closed loop automated oxygen systems
Narrative review of closed loop automated oxygen systems Open
Preterm infants frequently require respiratory support with supplemental oxygen but excess and fluctuation of oxygen levels can have adverse effects. Oxygen saturation levels are maintained within narrow target ranges as a manual titration…
View article: An evaluation of neonatal nurse professional development in Vietnam
An evaluation of neonatal nurse professional development in Vietnam Open
This is an evaluation of neonatal nurse continued professional development delivered in Vietnam. Course outcomes of participant academic and clinical performance, nurse feedback and service improvement were mapped to Kirkpatrick’s evaluati…
View article: Prescribing within clinical toxicology
Prescribing within clinical toxicology Open
In 2020, the first clinical toxicology advanced nurse practitioner and independent prescriber post was introduced in the United Kingdom. This article discusses the remit of clinical toxicology and the integration of nurse prescribing into …
View article: A Core Outcome Set for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
A Core Outcome Set for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Open
BACKGROUND: As rates of neonatal opioid withdrawal are increasing, the need for research to evaluate new treatments is growing. Large heterogeneity exists in health outcomes reported in current literature. Our objective is to develop an ev…
View article: Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review
Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review Open
Background Neonatal withdrawal secondary to in utero opioid exposure is a growing global concern stressing the psychosocial well-being of affected families and scarce hospital resources. In the ongoing search for the most effective treatme…
View article: Optimising the continuity experiences of student midwives: an integrative review
Optimising the continuity experiences of student midwives: an integrative review Open
View article: Advanced practice for children and young people: A systematic review with narrative summary
Advanced practice for children and young people: A systematic review with narrative summary Open
Aim To critically appraise and synthesise the current evidence related to the advanced practice nurse (APN) in the children and young people's healthcare setting. Background A complex landscape of demand and change has influenced the healt…
View article: Systematic mixed‐study review of nonpharmacological management of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Systematic mixed‐study review of nonpharmacological management of neonatal abstinence syndrome Open
Background Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a multisystem disorder resulting from exposure to maternal addictive substance use in pregnancy. Withdrawal is characterized by neonatal tremors, feeding difficulties, and sleep disruption. The ai…
View article: Systematic review of tube-fed preterm infants in the home supported within a family-centered program
Systematic review of tube-fed preterm infants in the home supported within a family-centered program Open
There is a growing need and demand to redesign neonatal services to place a focus on family-centered care provided locally. Early discharge training programs that prepare parents to tube-feed and care for their preterm infant at home may o…
View article: Breastfeeding and the substance‐exposed mother and baby
Breastfeeding and the substance‐exposed mother and baby Open
Background Breastfeeding rates are typically low for women with a substance‐use disorder. This is despite the specific benefits of breastfeeding to alleviate the severity of neonatal abstinence syndrome and the well‐documented generic adva…
View article: Breastfeeding support and opiate dependence: A think aloud study
Breastfeeding support and opiate dependence: A think aloud study Open
View article: IBriS study : intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance dependency
IBriS study : intervention supporting breastfeeding in substance dependency Open
Introduction: Breastfeeding offers the substance exposed mother and child potential short and long-term health benefits, with breast milk shown to alleviate the severity of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Substance dependent women, however, …
View article: Supporting Breastfeeding Establishment among Socially Disadvantaged Women: A Meta‐Synthesis
Supporting Breastfeeding Establishment among Socially Disadvantaged Women: A Meta‐Synthesis Open
Background Many women from socially disadvantaged groups discontinue breastfeeding in the early postnatal period before lactation is fully established. This suggests that existing health service practices do not adequately meet the breastf…