Publications by authors named "S Grandy"

Objective: This paper aims to explore nurses' experiences with ad-hoc patient education (AHPE) in an acute inpatient setting.

Methods: We conducted nine focus groups with 34 nurses. Data was analysed using thematic analysis and the social-ecological model (SEM).

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Introduction: Anemia is a common comorbidity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that has been associated with increased risk of complications, healthcare expenditure, and reduced quality of life. In China, the treatment of anemia of CKD has been reported to be suboptimal in part because of a lack of awareness of the condition and its management. It is therefore important to raise awareness of the condition by estimating the future health and economic burden of anemia of CKD and also to understand how it may be addressed through proactive policies.

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Background: Training in communication skills between nursing and medical students during interprofessional paediatric emergency simulation training represents a significant aspect of safe patient care. Evidence highlights that poor communication in paediatric emergency scenarios jeopardises patient safety. Through realistic simulations, students practice the communication strategies of crisis resource management (CRM), such as "closed-loop communication", "speaking up", and "team time-out".

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  • - The study highlights that exercise can significantly enhance the health of individuals with breast cancer, but many are not active enough to reap these benefits.
  • - A 12-week individualized exercise program was implemented, where participants worked out under the supervision of a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, leading to improved fitness and overall well-being for those who completed it.
  • - Positive changes were observed in aerobic fitness, body measurements, endurance, and quality of life, supporting the idea that exercise should be part of standard care for breast cancer patients.
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