Atrial Fibrillation Health Literacy Questionnaire (AFHLQ): The development of an AF-specific health literacy questionnaire.

Background: Health literacy is a key enabler of effective behavioural modification in chronic diseases. While patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) exists for patient with atrial fibrillation (AF), none address risk factors comprehensively. The aim of the study was to develop and qualitatively validate a disease specific PROM that incorporates knowledge on risk factors and assesses interactive and critical health literacy of people living with AF.

A Mental Health Innovation for Nurse Home Visiting Program Shows Effectiveness in Reducing Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety.

The objective of this paper is to report on the effectiveness of a mental health addition to a national nurse-delivered home visiting program. The methods are as follows: analysis of pre/post-launch of the standard Mental Health Intervention and comparison of 356 teams randomized to standard versus enhanced implementation. Stepwise regression controlled for significant client characteristics that were related to relevant outcomes.

Implementing mental health interventions within a national nurse home visiting program: A mixed-methods evaluation.

Background: Up to half of low-income mothers experience symptoms of depression and anxiety that affect their well-being and increase their children's risk for behavioral and emotional problems. To address this problem, an engaged research/practice planning team designed the Mental Health Innovation (MHI), a multicomponent implementation strategy that integrates evidence-based mental health interventions within the national Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP). The MHI includes four implementation strategies: online training modules, clinical resources, team meeting modules, and virtual consultation.

Can social risks in early life predict children's health and academic outcomes? An analysis of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children.

Exposure to social risk in early life negatively impacts the health and wellbeing of children. While screening for social determinants of health is recommended, there is little evidence that identifying social risk early in life predicts longer-term poorer outcomes. The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which assessing social risk using a standardized tool in young children up to age 6 years might predict poor health and academic performance at 10-11 years old.

Developing a multicomponent implementation strategy for mental health interventions within the Nurse-Family Partnership: An application of the EPIS framework.

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the process used to create the Mental Health Innovation (MHI), a multicomponent implementation strategy that integrates evidence-based mental health interventions into the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), a national home visiting program delivered by nurses to low-income mothers.

Organizing Construct: The Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) framework outlines the multistep, stakeholder-engaged process used to develop the MHI.

Conclusion: Engaging stakeholders provided an in-depth understanding of NFP infrastructure and the needs of NFP nurses and their clients.