Study protocol for improving mental health during pregnancy: a randomized controlled low-intensity m-health intervention by midwives at primary care centers.

Background: Pregnancy-related anxiety and depression has received considerable attention worldwide. Mental health problems in pregnant women already since early weeks of gestation may have important consequences to the fetus. The necessity for more effective health care pathways, including some early interventions that reduce the overall burden of the childbearing situation appears a key factor for a successful birth and care of the baby.

Patient safety and nursing implication: Survey in Catalan hospitals.

Objective: This study aims to describe the implementation of the patient safety (PS) programs in catalan hospitals and to analyze the level of nursing involvement.

Method: Multicenter cross-sectional study. To obtain the data two questionnaires were developed; one addressed to the hospital direction and another to the nurse executive in PS.

Caring to achieve the maximum independence possible: a synthesis of qualitative evidence on older adults' adaptation to dependency.

Aims And Objectives: To understand the process of adaptation to dependency in older adults and their families.

Background: Dependency and family care giving are attracting the attention of policymakers, service providers and researchers.

Design: An interpretative synthesis of qualitative studies has been conducted.

Research protocol: a synthesis of qualitative studies on the process of adaptation to dependency in elderly persons and their families.

Background: Dealing with dependency in the elderly and their families leads us to explore the life experience of those involved together with the processes of adaptation to this condition. A number of original studies have been published which, following a qualitative methodology, have dealt with both dimensions.

Objectives: 1) To present a synthesis of the qualitative evidence available on the process of adaptation to dependency in elderly persons and their families; 2) to conduct an in-depth study into the experiences and strategies developed by both to optimise their living conditions; 3) to enable standards of action/intervention to be developed in the caregiving environment.