5 results match your criteria: "Taiwan Holistic Care Evidence Implementation Center: A JBI Affiliated Group[Affiliation]"
Introduction: Oral hygiene is crucial in palliative care, as it directly affects patient comfort and quality of life.
Aim: This study aimed to enhance oral hygiene practices in hospice wards by aligning them with evidence-based guidelines, evaluating current practices, identifying barriers, and implementing targeted interventions.
Methods: This study was conducted at Changhua Christian Hospital in Taiwan and involved 18 nurses and 30 unique patients.
Chinese Medicines Treatment for Sleep Disturbance in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Network Meta-Analysis.
Integr Cancer Ther
December 2024
School of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Article Synopsis
- - Sleep disturbances and insomnia are prevalent issues among breast cancer survivors, prompting investigation into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments like acupuncture and Qigong to improve sleep quality.
- - A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with 1011 participants was conducted to assess the efficacy of various TCM interventions for sleep improvement in this population.
- - The findings indicated that TCM methods, particularly acupressure, significantly enhanced sleep quality, though further larger-scale clinical trials are needed for confirmation and to strengthen the evidence.
Care process for breast cancer patients with sleep disturbances: a best practice implementation project.
JBI Evid Implement
December 2024
School of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Article Synopsis
- * A project was launched in a cancer ward to improve the care process for these patients, using the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework to audit current practices and implement strategies based on identified barriers.
- * After the project's implementation, there was a major increase in compliance with best practices for managing sleep issues, including enhanced education for nurses and improved screening and assessment rates for patients.
Introduction: The lack of a consistent and effective assessment tool for older adults with dementia in home care in Taiwan, and the inability of home care nurses to provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management, may affect the quality of life of patients with dementia.
Objectives: The aim of this project was to promote evidence-based practices for pain assessment and management of patients with dementia living in the community.
Methods: The project followed the JBI Evidence-based Healthcare Model and the seven-phase JBI Evidence Implementation Framework.
Improving malignant fungating wound management among oncology nurses: a best practice implementation project.
JBI Evid Implement
January 2025
Department of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Introduction: Appropriate malignant fungating wound (MFW) care is challenging for oncology nurses, leading to increased stress, compromised care quality, and poor patient outcomes.
Objective: This study aimed to address best practice barriers and develop evidence-based guidelines for MFW care.
Methods: This project was guided by the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework, which follows a seven-phase process.