Effectiveness of intervention programs aimed at improving the nursing work environment: A systematic review.

Background: The nursing work environment can be compromised due to workload, stress and many other issues. A good nursing work environment is needed to for the health and wellbeing of nurses and therefore measures are developed to improve nursing work environment.

Aim: To determine whether measures designed to improve the work environment for nursing professionals are effective.

Characteristics of nursing interventions that improve the quality of life of people with chronic diseases. A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Purpose: The objective of this systematic review was to determine the characteristics of the interventions conducted by nurses that attempt to improve the health related quality of life (HRQoL) of people over 18 years of age with chronic diseases.

Methods: This systematic review with meta-analysis summarizes 24 studies, conducted in 10 countries, that evaluated HRQoL through the Short-Form Health Survey (SF). Five databases were accessed to find the available studies from December 31st, 2000 to May 22sd, 2017.