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Mashup Score: 0‘Redefining normal: a fresh perspective on oral temperature’ - 16 hour(s) ago
Commentary on: Ley C, Heath F, Hastie T, et al. Defining Usual Oral Temperature Ranges in Outpatients Using an Unsupervised Learning Algorithm. JAMA Intern Med . 2023 Oct 1;183(10):1128-1135. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.4291. ### Practice ### Research Traditionally, the ‘normal’ oral temperature of 37°C has been a long-standing benchmark in health assessments. However, this standard fails to consider individual variability influenced by age, sex and metabolism. Ley et al 1 study addresses this gap by exploring the range of normal temperatures across a diverse outpatient population using advanced data analysis techniques. …
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Mashup Score: 4Social prescribing integrated in primary care enhances access to type 2 diabetes preventative approaches among high-risk patient population - 22 hour(s) ago
Commentary on: Calderón-Larrañaga S, Greenhalgh T, Clinch M, Robson J, Dostal I, Eto F, Finer S. Unravelling the potential of social prescribing in individual-level type 2 diabetes prevention: a mixed-methods realist evaluation. BMC Med. 2023 Mar 13;21(1):91. doi: 10.1186/s12916-023-02796-9. ### Implications for practice and research Recent data suggest that 464 million adults worldwide have pre-diabetes and are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D).1 Social risks (eg, food insecurity, housing instability, financial strain) largely contribute to health inequities, particularly in diabetes incidence.2 SP, also referred to as navigation, involves connecting patients to community-based programmes and resources to address health and social needs. This study by Calderón-Larrañaga et al used a mixed-methods approach to further examine the …
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Mashup Score: 10
© BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. 2024 Editor-in-Chief: Dr Alison Twycross, University of Birmingham, UK Evidence-Based Nur sing (EBN) alerts practising nurses to important and clinically relevant advances in treatment, diagnosis, aetiology, and prognosis. EBN surveys a wide range of international medical journals, applying strict criteria for the quality and validity of research, in order to identify the most important studies. * By completing this form you will be opted-in to receive information and special
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By Elizabeth Bailey, EBN’s Associate Editor for Midwifery and Women’s Health The 5th May marks International Day of the Midwife. This is an opportunity to reflect on the contribution the profession of midwifery makes to the global community. For midwives, it is an opportunity to celebrate the work of colleagues and contemporaries around the world […]Read More…
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© BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. 2024 Editor-in-Chief: Dr Alison Twycross, University of Birmingham, UK Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) alerts practising nurses to important and clinically relevant advances in treatment, diagnosis, aetiology, and prognosis. EBN surveys a wide range of international medical journals, applying strict criteria for the quality and validity of research, in order to identify the most important studies. * By completing this form you will be opted-in to receive information and special
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Mashup Score: 5Petition: Introduce new air quality and PPE rules for health and social care settings - 2 day(s) ago
We want the Government to set new rules on air quality and infection control in health and social care settings, to prevent and control airborne infections, with new ventilation and filtration requirements, new PPE standards and staffing rules, and monitoring and inspection to ensure compliance.
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Mashup Score: 3Clinical-academic positions that promote research activity and adoption of findings are dependent on clinical leadership support - 2 day(s) ago
Commentary on: Aspinall C, Slark J, Parr J, et al . The role of healthcare leaders in implementing equitable clinical academic pathways for nurses: An integrative review. J Adv Nurs . 2024: 1-15. doi: 10.1111/jan.16043 ### Implications for practice and research Clinical-academic positions have been developed to advance the nursing profession. The intent of these positions is to lead the continuous generation and adoption of strong evidence into clinical practice that improves healthcare provision; and thereby, strengthening professional credibility. These positions bridge the clinical academic space through drawing on their expertise, research and understanding of implementation science to foster partnership and …
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Mashup Score: 7
By Elizabeth Bailey, EBN’s Associate Editor for Midwifery and Women’s Health The 5th May marks International Day of the Midwife. This is an opportunity to reflect on the contribution the profession of midwifery makes to the global community. For midwives, it is an opportunity to celebrate the work of colleagues and contemporaries around the world […]Read More…
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Mashup Score: 9Enhancing communication confidence and competence: using simulation-based education in perinatal palliative care - 3 day(s) ago
Commentary on: Chen HW, Cheng SF, Hsiung Y, et al . Training perinatal nurses in palliative communication by using scenario-based simulation: A quasi-experimental study. Nurse Educ Pract . 2024. 75:103885. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2024.103885 ### Implications for practice and research Communication is a cornerstone of nursing practice and fundamental to establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals and their families. Nurses involved in the provision of perinatal palliative care work with women, babies and their families, during pregnancy, delivery and in the neonatal period. Effective therapeutic relationships with women and families empower parents, providing control and validation,1 enabling positive parental experiences, through effective communication and empathy. Studies suggest education focusing on communication skills, particularly …
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© BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. 2024 Editor-in-Chief: Dr Alison Twycross, University of Birmingham, UK Evidence-Based Nur sing (EBN) alerts practising nurses to important and clinically relevant advances in treatment, diagnosis, aetiology, and prognosis. EBN surveys a wide range of international medical journals, applying strict criteria for the quality and validity of research, in order to identify the most important studies. * By completing this form you will be opted-in to receive information and special
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