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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.07.065 | DOI Listing |
J Med Internet Res
January 2025
School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
Background: Body image issues are prevalent among individuals diagnosed with cancer, leading to detrimental effects on their physical and psychological recovery. eHealth has emerged as a promising approach for enhancing the body image of patients with cancer.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth interventions on body image and other health outcomes (quality of life, physical symptoms, and emotional distress) among patients with cancer.
J Med Internet Res
January 2025
Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) imposes a significant global health and economic burden, impacting millions globally. Despite its high prevalence, public awareness and understanding of CKD remain limited, leading to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal management. Traditional patient education methods, such as 1-on-1 verbal instruction or printed brochures, are often insufficient, especially considering the shortage of nursing staff.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHolist Nurs Pract
January 2025
Author Affiliations: Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Dialysis Program, Incesu Vocational School of Health Services, Kayseri University (Ms Cetin); Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erciyes University (Ms Tasci); Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University (Mr Kocyigit); and Traditional and Complementary Medicine Center, Health Ministry of Turkish Republic Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey (Mr Saz).
Muscle cramps, which are frequently encountered in hemodialysis patients, affect individuals bio-psycho-socially, limit their activities of daily living, and reduce their quality of life. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of aromatherapy massage applied in 12 sessions over 4 weeks on cramp frequency, pain severity, and quality of life. The study was conducted as a pretest-posttest, randomized controlled, and single-blinded using a quantitative and qualitative research design.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRehabil Nurs
December 2024
Center of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare, Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA.
Purpose: The study purpose was to develop and assess a simulation for registered nurses to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in conducting a focused assessment in the clinic setting to prevent community-acquired pressure injuries (CAPrIs) in individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Methods: Development, psychometric assessment, and pilot of a simulation for a nurse-patient clinic appointment to prevent CAPrIs at home. Evaluations were conducted via focus group.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
December 2024
From the Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Introduction: Central nervous system (CNS) infections represent some of the most critical pediatric health challenges, characterized by high mortality rates and a notable risk of long-term complications. Despite their significance, standardized guidelines for endocrinological follow-up of CNS infection survivors are lacking, leading to reliance on the expertise of individual centers and clinicians.
Materials And Methods: Prospective monocentric observational study conducted at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli in Rome, Italy.
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