[Evidence-based practice in Bachelor of Nursing programmes in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland: A survey of general conditions, teaching content and methods].

Background/aim: Evidence-based practice (EBP) provides an important basis for improving both the quality of care and patient safety. Formulating a research question, searching the literature, and critical appraisal are crucial to developing evidence-based practice. The aim of this survey was to provide an overview of how these topics are integrated into bachelor's degree programs in nursing in Austria, Germany, and the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

Citation tracking for systematic literature searching: A scoping review.

Citation tracking (CT) collects references with citation relationships to pertinent references that are already known. This scoping review maps the benefit of and the tools and terminology used for CT in health-related systematic literature searching. We included methodological studies on evidence retrieval by CT in health-related literature searching without restrictions on study design, language, or publication date.

An implementation study of electronic assessment of patient-reported outcomes in inpatient radiation oncology.

Purpose: Despite evidence for clinical benefits, recommendations in guidelines, and options for electronic data collection, routine assessment of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is mostly not implemented in clinical practice. This study aimed to plan, conduct and evaluate the implementation of electronic PRO (e-PRO) assessment in the clinical routine of an inpatient radiation oncology clinic.

Methods: The guideline- and evidence-based, stepwise approach of this single-center implementation study comprised preparatory analyses of current practice, selection of assessment instruments and times, development of staff training, and evidence-based recommendations regarding the use of the e-PRO assessment, as well as on-site support of the implementation.

Developing an e-learning course on the use of PRO measures in oncological practice: health care professionals' preferences for learning content and methods.

Purpose: Implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in clinical routine requires knowledge and competences regarding their use. In order to facilitate implementation, an e-learning course for health care professionals (HCPs) on the utilisation of European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) PROMs in oncological clinical practice is being developed. This study aimed to explore future users' educational needs regarding content and learning methods.

Using citation tracking for systematic literature searching - study protocol for a scoping review of methodological studies and a Delphi study.

Up-to-date guidance on comprehensive study identification for systematic reviews is crucial. According to current recommendations, systematic searching should combine electronic database searching with supplementary search methods. One such supplementary search method is citation tracking.

Rapid reviews: A critical perspective.

Background: The high scientific uncertainty of many far-reaching and serious political decisions during the "coronavirus crisis" underpins the enormous importance of having evidence syntheses that are quickly available and at the same time reliable. As these requirements can only be insufficiently fulfilled by systematic reviews due to the high amount of time required, abbreviated evidence syntheses in the form of rapid reviews are becoming increasingly popular.

Purpose: This commentary aims to enhance methodological and methodical discussions and research about abbreviated evidence syntheses.

Educational interventions to improve literature searching skills in the health sciences: a scoping review.

Objective: The authors reviewed educational interventions for improving literature searching skills in the health sciences.

Methods: We performed a scoping review of experimental and quasi-experimental studies published in English and German, irrespective of publication year. Targeted outcomes were objectively measurable literature searching skills (e.

[Improving cognitive resources of nursing home residents: a systematic review of prevention and health promotion interventions].

Background: The German Prevention Act mandated long-term care insurance funds to support long-term care facilities in designing health-promoting structures. One area of action is the promotion of the cognitive resources of nursing home residents. The objective of this systematic review was to describe and analyze interventions and intervention components that improve cognitive resources of nursing home residents.

[Improving psychosocial health of nursing home residents: a systematic review of interventions for prevention and health promotion].

Background: Long-term care insurance funds have been mandated by the German Prevention Act to support long-term care facilities in the implementation of health-promoting structures. One area of action is the promotion of the nursing home residents' psychosocial health. The objective of this systematic review was to describe and analyze interventions and intervention components related to the psychosocial health of nursing home residents.

Factors Influencing Global Health Related Quality of Life in Elderly Cancer Patients: Results of a Secondary Data Analysis.

Cancer treatment for elderly patients is often complicated by poor physical condition, impaired functioning and comorbidities. Patient reported health related quality of life (HRQOL) can contribute to decisions about treatment goals and supportive therapy. Knowledge about factors influencing HRQOL is therefore needed for the development of supportive measures and care pathways.

[Nursing and industry relations: literature review and conflicts of interest survey].

Background: Advanced competencies and tasks of nurses go along with an increasing interest of pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers in nurses as a marketing target.

Objective: To identify nurses' attitudes, perceptions and behavior regarding industry and marketing strategies.

Methods: 1) Systematic literature search in Medline via PubMed and CINAHL for international studies on nurses' conflict of interests towards pharmaceutical companies; 2) analysis of a survey with PhD students from two Nursing Science doctoral programs.