Staff and patient experiences of crowding, corridor care and boarding: a rapid review.

The increasing use of healthcare services is leading to issues with hospital overcrowding and this is particularly apparent in emergency departments (EDs). Consequently, patients are being cared for in areas that were not designed for that purpose, such as waiting areas and corridors. This negatively affects nurses' and patients' experiences of care.

Factors influencing early career nurses to adopt leadership roles: a literature review.

Effective nursing leadership has been shown to improve patient outcomes, but there has been little exploration of the factors that influence early career nurses to develop their leadership skills and adopt leadership roles. This article presents a rapid review of the literature on these factors, integrating data from 25 articles. Findings suggest that improving leadership confidence and self-efficacy, particularly in relation to system leadership, can increase nurses' motivation for adopting leadership roles.

Nurses' contribution during pandemic conditions: A synthesis of qualitative literature.

Objective: To synthesise the evidence relating to the contribution nurses make during respiratory infectious disease pandemics.

Background: Pandemics are known for their abrupt and contagious nature, as well as their impact on individuals and society. Nurses are more likely to work closely with patients experiencing illness and disease during pandemics, and studies on the role of the profession have mainly focused on the challenges, barriers and shortfalls in nursing care provision.

The impact of COVID-19 on work, training and well-being experiences of nursing associates in England: A cross-sectional survey.

Aim: To explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected nursing associate work, training and well-being experiences.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Methods: A survey of trainee and newly qualified nursing associates was completed in July 2020.

Factors that optimise the impact of continuing professional development in nursing: A rapid evidence review.

Objectives: Continuing professional development is essential for healthcare professionals to maintain and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to provide person centred, safe and effective care. This is particularly important in the rapidly changing healthcare context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite recognition of its importance in the United Kingdom, minimum required hours for re-registration, and related investment, have been small compared to other countries.

Intimate partner violence screening in emergency department: a rapid review of the literature.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of the review was to identify intimate partner violence screening interventions used in emergency departments and to explore factors affecting intimate partner violence screening in emergency departments.

Background: Intimate partner violence against women is now clearly recognised as a global health and societal issue. Nurses working in emergency and urgent care settings can play a crucial role in identification, prevention and management of intimate partner violence.

Awareness and attitude towards sex health education and sexual health services among youngsters in rural and urban settings of Sindh, Pakistan.

Objectives: To assess attitudes and awareness regarding sexual health education and services among young individuals in Pakistan.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in urban and semi-urban districts of Sindh, Pakistan, in 2010. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed in-hand among 200 young people aged 16-25 years; who were selected on the basis of convenience sampling.