The development of collaborative nurse prescribing (NP) in Andalusia (Spain) in 2018 gives us the opportunity to measure the impact of this practice. Scientific evidence indicates that prescribing is not more costly when performed by nurses and, in fact, is more economical in some cases. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of NP on the effectiveness, health outcomes and adverse events related to prescribing including in the follow-up of patients treated with antivitamin K oral anticoagulants in primary care (PC) by nurses.
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September 2021
Background: The migratory flow from the African continent to Europe is intense and the European countries should apply a humanitarian, health and social response to this emerging problem. Migrants coming from Africa to Europe are a very vulnerable population. Healthcare professionals should be prepared for answering their needs from a transcultural approach, which requires a better understanding of this phenomenon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe importance of family functioning in the development of child and adult psychopathology has been widely studied. However, the relationship between partners' adjustment and family health is less studied. This paper aims to describe and summarize research that analyzes the relationship between partners' adjustment and family health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEmotional intelligence is an essential trait and skill for healthcare professionals. Mindfulness meditation has proved to be effective in increasing the wellbeing of those who practice it, leading to better mental health, self-care and job satisfaction. This paper aims to identify the recent evidence on the relationship between mindfulness and emotional intelligence among healthcare professionals and students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To identify a relationship between social support, family life cycle, family transition and stressful events; and the dyadic adjustment among couples from Seville with children of pediatric age.
Method: Descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study. Ninety-five Sevillian couples were recruited following a consecutive stratified sampling by quotas.
Objective: To discover the reasons for deciding to die in hospital or at home, from the perspective of professionals involved.
Method: Qualitative phenomenological study. Intentional sample.