Actualization of evidence-based nursing in primary, specialized, and social care settings-A cross-sectional survey.

Background: Basing practice on evidence is a widely acknowledged requirement for nursing, but shortcomings still exist. An increased understanding of the actualization of evidence-based nursing (EBN) across different nursing contexts is needed to develop better support for EBN and promote uniform high-quality nursing.

Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the actualization of EBN in different organizational contexts in Finland.

Clinical decision support in promoting evidence-based nursing in primary healthcare: a cross-sectional study in Finland.

Introduction And Aims: The aim was to explore clinical decision support (CDS) use in the practice of primary healthcare nurses. The objectives were to recognize to what extent nurses (registered nurses, public health nurses, and practical nurses) use CDS, what factors were associated with the CDS used, what kind of organizational support nurses need, and what were nurses' views about CDS development needs.

Methods: The study was conducted with a cross-sectional study design, using an electronic questionnaire developed for this purpose.

Instruments for assessing healthcare professionals' knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice: A scoping review.

Objective: The aim of this scoping review was to describe the instruments used to assess the knowledge and skills of evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare settings.

Methods: A scoping review was undertaken. Three electronic databases (CINAHL, PubMed and Cochrane) were searched in January 2022.

Experiences of fatigue among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

Objective: The objective of this review is to explore the experiences of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease living with fatigue.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an incurable disease that causes multiple physical, social, and psychological burdens to those affected as well as their caregivers. One symptom that affects the quality of life of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is fatigue.

The information needs of people with COPD-The holistic approach with special reference to gender and time since diagnosis.

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine what kinds of unmet information needs people with COPD have and whether there are differences in information needs between genders or based on the time since COPD diagnosis.

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Methods: Data on people with COPD (N = 169) were collected from a two-part questionnaire distributed via website.

Psychosocial issues need more attention in COPD self-management education.

To find out how regularly the contents of patient education regarded as essential for COPD patients' self-management are provided by healthcare professionals in specialised healthcare (SHC) and primary healthcare (PHC) in Finland. A cross-sectional study based on an e-questionnaire with 42 items on the content of self-management education of COPD patients. The study sample included all public SHC units with pulmonary outpatient clinics ( = 29) and nine out of 160 health centres in Finland.

Family members' experiences and expectations of self-management counseling while caring for a person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.

Objective: The objective of this review was to identify and synthesize existing evidence on the experiences and expectations of self-management counseling of adult family members who are informal caregivers of a person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the context of inpatient or outpatient care.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the fourth leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. It is a progressive, lifelong and unpredictable disease.

Evidence-based practices in Finland based on nurse professionals' descriptions.

Aim: Evidence-based practices (EBPs) seek to promote the implementation of interventions that are effective, appropriate, feasible and meaningful for patients. The current demand for updated EBPs in Finland is shaped by national legislation. This study's aim was to describe nurses', nurse directors' and clinical nurse specialists' (CNSs') perceptions of how well EBPs are being implemented in nursing in Finland.

Factors Associated with the Quality of Life of People with Dementia and with Quality of Life-Improving Interventions: Scoping Review.

Objectives: To synthesise current research exploring the factors and interventions associated with the quality of life of people with dementia.

Background: Dementia is a progressive condition affecting an estimated 40 million people worldwide. The illness has a significant impact on the lives of the persons affected and their loved ones, and may thus impair the quality of life of both.