Comparative effect of nonpharmacological interventions on emergence delirium prevention in children following sevoflurane general anesthesia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Children receiving general anesthesia while undergoing surgery have a significantly high incidence of emergence delirium (ED). Nonpharmacological interventions yield beneficial effects on preventing pediatric ED. However, the relative effects of nonpharmacological interventions on pediatric ED prevention based on various perioperative phases remain unknown.

The relationship between decision regret, quality of life, and mindfulness in early-stage breast cancer survivors.

Purpose: The shared decision-making empowers breast cancer patients' autonomy in joining treatment decision. However, unexpected side effects or unsatisfactory outcomes can lead to decision regret. This study examines decision regret levels and its relationship with quality of life, and the impact of mindfulness awareness and self-compassion on this relationship among early-stage breast cancer patients in post-treatment survivorship.

Nurses' knowledge and attitudes about children maltreatment in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To examine nurses' knowledge and attitudes, and the factors influencing them regarding managing child maltreatment in Jordan's acute and primary care settings.

Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Nurses (n = 523, 84 % female) caring for children in Jordan's acute and primary healthcare settings completed the Child Abuse Report Intention Scale.

Awareness of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Descriptive Cross-Ssectional Study.

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving efficiency and reducing errors; however, challenges such as inadequate funding and lack of awareness among healthcare professionals hinder its integration into healthcare service delivery.

Aim: To assess the awareness of undergraduate student nurses regarding the role of AI in healthcare.

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used.

Exploring relationships between household crowding and health in two First Nations communities.

Lasting results of federal government influence for housing on-reserve include challenges with housing quantity and quality. Some First Nations communities face distressing housing shortages and household crowding. This study used a cross-sectional survey and the Canadian National Occupancy Standard definition of crowding to explore how household crowding affects health of people living on-reserve.

Beyond the brain: Reelin's emerging role in cancer pathways.

The glycoprotein Reelin is essential for neuronal migration during embryonic development and is involved in various cellular processes. It interacts with specific lipoprotein receptors to regulate neuronal migration and synaptic plasticity. Recent research has expanded our understanding of Reelin's functions, revealing its involvement in processes such as cell proliferation, activation, migration, platelet aggregation, and vascular development.

Factors associated with perceived medication safety during transitions of care in patients with cancer: A secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional survey.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate perceived medication safety in patients with cancer during transitions of care and identify factors associated with their safety perceptions.

Methods: A secondary data analysis was performed on a cross-sectional survey data of from patients with four types of cancer (i.e.

A Literature Review and Narrative Synthesis of Vicarious Trauma Findings Among Nurses Working in Addiction Services.

Background: Vicarious trauma (VT) can have major negative consequences for those working with patients who have experienced trauma. The topic has been investigated for over three decades, and yet, the role of VT among nurses working in addiction services remains underresearched.

Aim: The aims of this study were to identify what is known and to report on the gaps in the literature on VT among nurses working in addiction services.

Student Perceptions of Nursing School Safety Culture: A Longitudinal Study.

Background: Health care organizations have implemented a culture of safety to ensure optimal patient outcomes. It is important to assess how nursing school influences perceptions of safety culture to enable educators to better prepare students for the workforce.

Purpose: The aim of this descriptive, longitudinal study was to assess the impact of nursing school progression on student perceptions of safety culture using the School of Nursing Culture of Safety Survey.

Telemedicine Prescribing by US Mental Health Care Providers: National Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background: In the postpandemic era, telemedicine continues to enable mental health care access for many people, especially persons living in areas with mental health care provider shortages. However, as lawmakers consider long-term telemedicine policy decisions, some question the safety and appropriateness of prescribing via telemedicine, and whether there should be requirements for in-person evaluation, especially for controlled substances.

Objective: Our objective was to assess US telemental health care provider perceptions of comfort and perceived safety in prescribing medications, including controlled substances, via telemedicine.

Understanding Socio-Material Relations in Nurse Staffing Systems: Insights From a Qualitative Study in England and Wales.

Amidst a global nursing shortage, ensuring sufficient nurses are available to care for patients is an international policy priority. High-income countries have developed and implemented numerous models to ensure safe nurse staffing, yet evidence to recommend any single methodology remains limited. Existing research primarily evaluates nurse staffing systems by inputs and outcomes, neglecting their internal dynamics.

Psychometric validation of the belief-based physical activity questionnaire.

This study aimed to develop and validate the belief-based PA questionnaire for young Saudi females (BPAQ-YSF) in Saudi Arabia, targeting women aged 18 to 35. Six experts first participated in the conceptual validation phase, while 8 reviewed the content validity. Cross-sectional validation was carried out using a test-retest design.

Reducing polypharmacy through deprescribing in the emergency department.

Polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications, is a prevalent issue globally that contributes to increased healthcare costs and places additional burdens on patients' organs. This study aims to deprescribe and prevent polypharmacy in the emergency department. We conducted a retrospective review of randomly selected medical records from the Internal Medicine Department of Taipei MacKay Emergency Department, spanning from August 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023.

From Cow's Milk to Cheese, Yogurt, and Labneh: Evaluating aflatoxin M fate in Traditional Lebanese Dairy Processing and the Efficacy of Regulations through a Risk Assessment Approach.

Aflatoxin M (AFM1) is a potent mycotoxin that can contaminate milk and dairy products. It is a metabolite of aflatoxin B (AFB1), which is produced by certain fungi that infect crops. In Lebanon, traditional dairy production-including various cheeses, yogurt, and Labneh-is widely practiced.

Implementing New Models of Care: Leadership Reflections and Recommendations.

Nursing leaders are considering new models of patient care delivery to combat the continuing workforce challenges and an increase in patient acuity. The nurse manager is essential in the successful implementation of a new care model; however, little is known about their experience leading their team through such a significant change. A large health system in the mountain west successfully implemented a new team-based patient care model, called Partners in Care, on 11 medical-surgical units.

Creating a Healing Environment: The Role of Comfort in Nursing Care.

Comfort has increasingly been employed as a key goal in a variety of contexts, including health, justice, the economy, and the environment. Comfort has long been a primary concern in nursing, and it is especially significant in defining the nature of nursing knowledge and the profession. The goal of analysis this is to comprehend the various principles of comfort and to investigate the linked nursing features required for successful patient care.

Evaluating Racial and Ethnic Differences in Use of Elective Labor Induction for Low-Risk Births : A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Purpose: The study sought to identify differences in use of elective induction of labor (IOL) post-ARRIVE trial, by race and ethnicity, and contributions of multilevel contextual factors to induction use.

Background: Racial disparities in birth outcomes have been attributed to community and provider (ie, multilevel contextual) factors. The varied use of elective induction, a common obstetric procedure, can provide insights on how racial biases are evidenced in care delivery.

The Lived Experiences of Maternal Health Racism Among African American Women: A Scoping Review.

Objective: The purpose of this scoping review is to consolidate existing scholarly literature on the experiences of racism in maternal health by African American women.

Background: Maternal health disparities among African American women are linked to systemic racism and resulting in alarming rates of adverse maternal disparities.

Methods: Using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review methodological approach, a literature search was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar for empirical studies published between 2013 and 2023.

Nurses' perceptions of job security and performance: A comparative study between governmental and private hospitals.

Aim: Job security and performance are crucial needs for nurses, greatly influencing their motivation and commitment to work. This study seeks to examine Jordanian nurses' perceptions of job security and employee performance and to compare these factors between government and private hospitals.

Design: A descriptive, comparative cross-sectional design was used for the study.

Comparison of generic drug prices in Korea and eight high-income countries across four therapeutic classes.

Background: The prices of generic drugs in general are known to be higher in Korea than in other countries. However, it remains unknown whether the price levels of generic drugs in Korea relative to other countries can differ by therapeutic class. Therefore, this study compared the prices of generic drugs in four commonly used drug classes in Korea with those in other high-income countries.

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the HIV Care Continuum and Associated Factors in High-Income Nations: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the HIV care continuum (HCC), presenting challenges while also driving positive transformations globally. This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HCC in high-income countries, aiming to identify barriers and facilitators to care delivery amidst global health challenges. This study employs JBI mixed-methods systematic review methodology.

Accounting for unmet needs resulting from cancer-related cognitive impairment.

Purpose: Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) causes a wide range of unmet needs for cancer survivors. It is unknown which clinical, demographic, cognitive, and psychological factors underpin and account for these various unmet needs. This study aimed to (a) identify factors associated with CRCI-related unmet needs, and (b) establish the most pertinent factors that account for CRCI-related unmet needs.

Optogenetically-induced sustained hypothalamic hyperexcitability impairs memory via thalamic spread.

Objective: Clinical investigators have hypothesized that interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) generated by hypothalamic hamartoma (HH) lead to cognitive dysfunction in patients with drug-resistant gelastic seizures. Herein we provide causal evidence supporting this hypothesis by demonstrating that excitatory neural bursts, when propagating from the HH to the mediodorsal thalamus during the encoding period, impair working memory.

Methods: By employing channelrhodopsin-2 photostimulation, we induced excessive neural excitation in Long-Evans rats, resembling IEDs, at the axon terminals of the lateral hypothalamus projecting toward the mediodorsal thalamus and prelimbic cortex.