Publications by authors named "F M Escandell-Rico"

Low influenza vaccination rates among specific risk groups contribute to the burden of disease and remain a major public health challenge. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to provide the most recent evidence on the determinants of influenza vaccination in people over 65years of age. During the review process, we followed the recommendations for PRISMA systematic reviews.

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Aim: To identify the essential competencies required of nurse managers in healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Nurse managers play a vital role in healthcare services organization, requiring a diverse set of competencies. The increasing occurrence of epidemics in recent decades underscores the importance of understanding these competencies in pivotal junctures.

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Thyroid diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus are the two most common metabolic disorders that tend to coexist in patients. The objective of the present study is to have the most current evidence in relation to evaluating the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in type 2 diabetic patients. During the review process, we followed recommendations to improve the publication of PRISMA systematic reviews.

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Objective: To know the perception of nurses about the management and exposure of methotrexate in primary care nursing staff of the Orihuela Health Department.

Material And Method: This is a descriptive qualitative study carried out through semi-structured interviews with a sample of 15 intentionally selected nurses.

Results: The participants expressed concern about the handling and exposure of methotrexate, which allowed them to perceive training as the greatest concern in the study unit.

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Medication errors, potentially causing harm and causing harm, increase significantly in newborns cared for in intensive care settings. In this sense, this work carries out a systematic review to analyze the most current evidence in relation to medication errors in neonatal intensive care, discussing the topics that refer to health technology from smart pumps, cost-effectiveness of medications, the practice of nursing professionals on the medication administration process and quality improvement models. In this way, it could be considered a useful tool to promote quality and safety in neonatal intensive care.

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