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Attributes and antecedents of frequent attendance in health care systems: Comment on Kivel ä et al., 2018
A recent concept analysis of frequent attenders of primary care services published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies by Kivel ä et al. (2018) identifies four key characteristics of frequent attenders of primary healthcare services: 1) the feelings of symptoms, 2) perceived poor health status, 3) lower quality of life, and 4) frequent visits to a primary health care provider. The authors propose antecedents including the p atient’s individual characteristics, the primary health care system, and the patient-physician relationship based on primary research from countries such as UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Finl...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Vaitsa Giannouli Tags: Letter Source Type: research

Evaluating the development and validation of empirically-derived prognostic models for pressure ulcer risk assessment: a systematic review
Researchers advocate developing empirically-derived prognostic models to predict pressure ulcer risk. However, there remains a scarcity of evidence about the performance and clinical value of these models. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Chunhu Shi, Jo C. Dumville, Nicky Cullum Source Type: research

Training in aspiration abortion care: An observational cohort study of achieving procedural competence
Studies in multiple countries have found that the provision of aspiration abortion care by trained nurses, midwives, and other front-line health care workers is safe and acceptable to women. In the United States, most state abortion laws restrict the provision of abortion to physicians; nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and physician assistants, can legally perform medication abortion in only twelve states and aspiration abortion in five. Expansion of abortion care by these providers, consistent with their scopes of practice, could help alleviate the increasing difficulty of accessing abortion care in many states. (Sour...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy Levi, Suzan Goodman, Tracy Weitz, Roula AbiSamra, Kristin Nobel, Sheila Desai, Molly Battistelli, Diana Taylor Source Type: research

The erratic pathway to regaining a professional self-image after an obstetric work-related trauma —a grounded theory study
It is known that healthcare providers might be affected by severe medical events in which patients are badly hurt. In birth care, escalating situations can result in death or injury to a mother or new-born child. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 12, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Åsa Wahlberg, Ulf Högberg, Maria Emmelin Source Type: research

A New Comprehensive Diabetes Health Literacy Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation
The prevalence of diabetes is close to reaching an epidemic level, and health literacy has recently emerged as a concept that can influence the health outcomes of patients with diabetes. Health literacy was once defined from the perspective of basic reading and understanding skills, but this has now become more comprehensive to include the abilities and skills to assess, understand, appraise, communicate, and use health information. Nevertheless, there is no instrument reflecting the comprehensive health literacy relevant to diabetes. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Eun-Hyun Lee, Young Whee Lee, Kwan-Woo Lee, Moonsuk Nam, So Hun Kim Source Type: research

The importance of cultural fit in the success of internationally qualified nurses: A comment on Brunton & Cook (2018)
Recent New Zealand (Brunton& Cook, 2018) and Australian (Philip et al. 2018) studies highlight how socialisation is a critical assimilation tool for internationally qualified nurses. These findings have important implications for healthcare globally, as data suggest that a lack of cultural fit is one reason why internationally qualified nurses have difficulty transitioning into the workplace and may result in them seeking work elsewhere (Jenkins& Huntington, 2015, 2016; Walker& Clendon, 2012a, 2012b). (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary-Ann Hardcastle Tags: Letter Source Type: research

Perceptions of sense of community and community engagement among rural nurses: Results of a national survey
Variations in rural nurses' sense of community and engagement in rural communities are poorly understood, although there is evidence that these are linked to community cohesion and perceived community resilience. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 3, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Judith C. Kulig, Ivan Townshend, Julie Kosteniuk, Chandima Karunanayake, Mary Ellen Labrecque, Martha L.P. MacLeod Source Type: research

Rethinking hospital design: accommodating a growing diversity of patients
Jack has just arrived in the hospital, he is checking his emails, complaining about the poor Internet connection, and making some ‘phone calls before the doctor arrives to inform him about the procedure for the day. Jack does not see the need to be in bed; for him today’s medical examination is just one item on his agenda. Yet, in an hour, he will have to lay down in bed and be wheeled downstairs to the operating theatre, wait a while in the pre-operative zone, and then be put to sleep. After a short stay in the recovery room he will return along the same route. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: M. Annemans, Ch. Van Audenhove, H. Vermolen, A. Heylighen Tags: GUEST EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: tired, fearful and keeping secrets
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a chronic, untreatable condition represented by two illnesses, Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis. Despite high incidence in well-developed industrialised countries, and the significant impact of symptoms on patient's quality of life, little is known about living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Simona Fourie, Debra Jackson, Helen Aveyard Tags: Qualitative systematic review Source Type: research

Challenges adhering to a medication regimen following first-time percutaneous coronary intervention: A patient perspective
Percutaneous coronary intervention is the most common therapeutic intervention for patients with narrowed coronary arteries due to coronary artery disease. Although it is known that patients with coronary artery often do not adhere to their medication regimen, little is known about what patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions find challenging in adhering to their medication regimen after hospital discharge. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - July 25, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Trond R. Pettersen, Bengt Fridlund, Bj ørn Bendz, Jan Erik Nordrehaug, Svein Rotevatn, Jan Schjøtt, Tone M. Norekvål, On behalf of the CONCARD Investigators Source Type: research

Factors related to aggressive behaviors among older adults in nursing homes of Korea: A cross-sectional survey study
: Aggressive behavior is one of the most challenging behavioral psychological symptoms for older adults and their caregivers in nursing homes. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - July 25, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Hyoungshim Choi, Young-Il Jung, Hongsoo Source Type: research

Foam dressings for treating pressure injuries in patients of any age in any care setting: An abridged Cochrane Systematic Review
Pressure injuries are localised areas of injury to the skin and/or underlying tissues. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - July 24, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Rachel M. Walker, Brigid M. Gillespie, Lukman Thalib, Niall S Higgins, Jennifer A. Whitty Source Type: research

Early supported discharge services for people with acute stroke: A Cochrane review summary
What is the best available evidence of the effectiveness of early supported discharge services compared to traditional in-hospital care for people with acute stroke in the process of recovery and better clinical outcomes? (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - July 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Vicky Visvanathan Tags: Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) – Cochrane Review Summary Source Type: research

Early supported discharge services for people with acute stroke
What is the best available evidence of the effectiveness of early supported discharge services compared to traditional in-hospital care for people with acute stroke in the process of recovery and better clinical outcomes? (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - July 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Vicky Visvanathan Tags: Cochrane Nursing Care Field – Cochrane Review Summary Source Type: research

Effect of acupressure application to the P6 acupoint before laparoscopic cholecystectomy on postoperative nausea-vomiting: A randomized controlled clinical study
Nausea and vomiting are common postoperative complications that occur within the first 24  hours in adults. Clinical practice guidelines and a Cochrane review recommend stimulating the P6 acupoint to prevent or reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting. However, there are currently no standards and optimal timing is not known. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - July 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Sibel Yilmaz Sahin, Emine İyigün, Mehmet Fatih Can Source Type: research