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Mashup Score: 0Impact of missed insulin doses on glycaemic parameters in people with diabetes using smart insulin pens - 6 hour(s) ago
Commentary on : Danne et al . Association Between Treatment Adherence and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Outcomes in People With Diabetes Using Smart Insulin Pens in a Real-World Setting. Diabetes Care. 2024.47 (6),:995-10031 ### Implications for practice and research Diabetes is a widespread chronic disease, with steadily rising prevalence in most countries. In 2019, the global prevalence of diabetes was estimated at 9.3%, affecting 463 million people. This figure is projected to rise to 10.2% by 2030 and 10.9% by 2045.2 All people with type 1 diabetes and many …
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Mashup Score: 4Behavioural interventions adapted for autistic adults with moderate-to-severe intellectual disabilities are feasible and acceptable for reducing anxiety - 16 hour(s) ago
Commentary on: Langdon, P.E., Apanasionok, M.M., Scripps, E., Barrowcliff, A., Biswas, A., Bunning, K., Burbidge, C., Byron‐Daniel, K., Cookson, A., Croom, S. and Filipczuk, M.2024,. Behavioural interventions to treat anxiety in adults with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities: The BEAMS‐ID feasibility study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities , 375, p.e13282. ### Implications for practice and research People with autism, particularly those experiencing moderate-to-severe intellectual impairments, face an increased likelihood of developing anxiety disorders.1 2 Although anxiety is common among this group, there is limited research demonstrating the effectiveness of psychological treatments for addressing anxiety in autistic adults with intellectual disabilities.3 …
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Commentary on: Shah, A., et al . Coping Strategies and Help-Seeking Behaviors among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Qualitative Study of Spouses of Men with Heavy Drinking in India. Health & Social Care in the community , 2024, 6839787, https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6839787 ### Implications for practice and research Global estimates indicate that approximately one in three women have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence (IPV), or non-partner violence across their lifespan.1 IPV can cause significant short-term and long-term consequences on women’s mental, physical, sexual and reproductive health, as well as their children’s welfare.2 Women exposed to IPV exhibit both informal and formal …
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Mashup Score: 1Use of AI to enhance written information in paediatric settings—stochastic parrot or clinical tool? - 2 day(s) ago
Commentary on: Brewster RCL, Gonzalez P, Khazanchi R, et al. (2024) Performance of ChatGPT and Google Translate for Pediatric Discharge Instruction Translation. Pediatrics . 2024;154(1). ### Implications for practice and research Today’s world is increasingly augmented by AI, and use and application of natural language process-based translation services could enhance clinical communications. They have the potential to support confidential and cost-effective communication mechanisms for non-native language patients. This study1 evaluates quality, cultural sensitivity, terminology, context, consistency and risks associated with use of AI translators for Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian paediatric patients, illustrating shortcomings …
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Commentary on – Lindekilde CR, Pedersen ML, Birkeland SF, Hvidhjelm J, Baker J, Gildberg FA. Mental health patients’ preferences regarding restrictive interventions: an integrative review. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2024 May 2. doi: 10.1111/jpm.13057. ### Implications for practice and research Philippe Pinel has been honoured in history for his ‘humane treatment’ and ‘unchaining the mentally ill’.1 However, the use of restrictive interventions (RIs) in psychiatric hospitals continues in the 21st century. Ensuring safety for self and others is one of the major reasons for using these RIs.2 Everyone will surely …
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Mashup Score: 8Time to implement the strategies that work to address the health inequalities experienced by adults with intellectual disabilities - 3 day(s) ago
Commentary on: Heslop, P., Lauer, E. (2024). Strategies to prevent or reduce inequalities in specific avoidable causes of death for adults with intellectual disability: A systematic review. British Journal of Learning Disabilities , 52(2), pp.312-349. ### Implications for practice and research There is well-established research evidence regarding the substantial health inequalities experienced by many adults with intellectual disabilities, with significant implications for their health, well-being and quality of life. Despite this evidence, many continue to die prematurely from conditions amenable to early interventions and preventative strategies. Limited knowledge, skills and confidence regarding the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities …
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Mashup Score: 6Tackling nurses’ mental health issues: key risk factors, consequences and organisational solutions for improving well-being - 3 day(s) ago
Commentary on : Yang J, Chen Y, Tian Y, Li X, Yu Q, Huang C, Chen Z, Ning M, Li S, He J, Du J, Huang B, and Li Y (2024). Risk factors and consequences of mental health problems in nurses: A scoping review of cohort studies. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing . Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.13337 ### Implications for practice and research Mental health issues among nurses are widespread and jeopardise healthcare systems and patient care.1 Yang et al 2 conducted a pioneering scoping review using cohort study evidence to explore the risk factors and consequences of …
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Mashup Score: 8Write for Us | Evidence Based Nursing - 4 day(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 3Screening tools should not be used to determine suicide risk - 4 day(s) ago
Commentary on: Flores JP, Kahn G, Penfold RB, et al . Adolescents who do not endorse risk via the Patient Health Questionnaire before self-harm or suicide. JAMA Psychiatry . 2024;81(7):717–26 ### Implications for practice and research Self-harm is defined as self-injury or self-poisoning, irrespective of the presence or absence of suicidal intent.1 Self-harm could be divided into the following categories: (1) self-harm with suicidal intent (suicide attempts); (2) self-harm without suicidal intent (non-suicidal self-injury and non-suicidal self-poisoning) and (3) self-harm with undetermined or mixed intent. Self-harm resulting in a presentation to an emergency room is the strongest known predictor of death by suicide.1 The prevalence of self-harm is just under 20%.1 At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
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Mashup Score: 0Selecting and delivering effective interventions to youth with ADHD: The role of nursing - 5 day(s) ago
Commentary on: Peterson BS, Trampush J, Maglione M, et al . Treatments for ADHD in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics . 2024;153(4). ### Implications for practice and research Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with recent global prevalence estimates of 8.0% in youth.1 Extensive evidence has been established for both pharmacological and behavioural interventions for ADHD, and a combination of both interventions leads to improved patient satisfaction and co-occurring symptoms. As the breadth of both medication options and behavioural/psychosocial interventions increases, there is an increased need to re-evaluate the literature and efficacy of different options. This is especially true given the lack …
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