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Somaiya K J, Samal S, Boob M A (February 25, 2024) Effectiveness of Recent Physiotherapy Techniques Along With Conventional Physiotherapy Techniques in a Patient With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case Report. Cureus 16(2): e54872. DOI 10.7759/cureus.54872 . Read Full Text
Treating a 47 year old women with bilateral osteoarthritis in both knees using advanced (modern) physiotherapy techniques as opposed to "traditional" techniques, provided a favourable outcome and quality of life for the patient.
Markussen, D. L., Serigstad, S., Ritz, C., Knoop, S. T., Ebbesen, M. H., Faurholt-Jepsen, D., [et.al.] (2024). Diagnostic Stewardship in Community-Acquired Pneumonia With Syndromic Molecular Testing: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA network open, 7(3), e240830. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.0830. Read Full Text
Findings from this trial showed that routine deployment of PCR testing for lower respiratory tract pathogens enables faster and more targeted microbial treatment for patients with suspected CAP, suggesting that this tool could replace selected standard, time-consuming, laboratory-based diagnostics.
Almoite, Simon and Foran, Paula (2024) Barriers to and facilitators of using cognitive aids in perioperative emergencies: An integrative review, Journal of Perioperative Nursing: Vol. 37 : Iss. 1 , Article 6. Read Full Text
Perioperative emergencies, although infrequent, may lead to significant morbidity and mortality associated with anaesthesia and/or surgery. Cognitive aids were introduced to reduce a user’s cognitive workload and assist in adherence to key interventions during emergencies.
14 studies were included and strong design and staff education were identified as facilitators of cognitive aid implementation while poor design and lack of organisational support were identified as barriers to cognitive aid implementation.
Tao, H., Zhang, H., Ma, Y., Lv, L., Pei, J., Jiao, Y., & Han, L. (2023). Comparison of the predictive validity of the Braden and Waterlow scales in intensive care unit patients: A multicentre study. Journal of Clinical Nursing.. Read Fulltext
This study compared the two scales in identifying pressure injuries (PI) in the ICU environment. The low specificity of the Braden scale and low sensitivity of the Waterlow scale remind medical staff to use them in combination with clinical judgement and other objective indicators.
Scanlan, R., Flenady, T., & Judd, J. (2024). Impact of short‐notice accreditation assessments on hospitals' patient safety and quality culture—A scoping review: A scoping review of the current literature to understand the impact of short‐notice accreditation processes on health service organizations patient safety and quality culture. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Read Full Text
To explore the published evidence describing the impact of short-notice accreditation assessments on hospitals' patient safety and quality culture. Limited evidence exists to report on the effectiveness of hospital short-notice accreditation models. No study has been undertaken to understand the impact of short-notice accreditation on patient safety and quality cultures within hospital settings.
The Effect of Exercise on Pain in People with Cancer: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.The Effect of Exercise on Pain in People with Cancer: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. Read Full Text
This comprehensive analysis showed a reduction of cancer-pain however the overall strength of evidence for the effect of exercise on cancer-related pain was very low. The findings provide support that exercise participation does not worsen cancer-related pain and that it may be beneficial. Better pain categorisation and inclusion of more diverse cancer populations in future research would improve understanding of the extent of benefit and to whom.
Fagevik Olsén, M., Sehlin, M., Westerdahl, E., Schandl, A., Block, L., Nygren-Bonnier, M., & Svensson-Raskh, A. (2024, February 29). First mobilisation after abdominal and cardiothoracic surgery: When is it actually performed? A national, multicentre, cross-sectional study. BMJ open, 14(2), e082239. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082239 Read Full Text
This study therefore aimed to reveal current mobilisation routines after abdominal and cardiothoracic surgery and to identify factors associated with mobilisation within 6 hours postoperatively. In total, 96% if the patients were mobilised within 24 hours after surgery and 52% within 6 hours. Daytime arrival at the postoperative recovery unit, low ASA classification and shorter duration of anaesthesia were associated with a shorter time to mobilisation.
Campbell, M. L., & Yarandi, H. N. (2024). Effectiveness of an Algorithmic Approach to Ventilator Withdrawal at the End of Life: A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 27(2), 185-191. Read Abstract
Few studies have compared the two main approaches used to withdraw ventilatory support at the end of life: gradual weaning and one-step weaning. This randomized study in 168 patients compared one-step weaning with a nurse-led gradual weaning algorithm. Despite receiving less opioids and benzodiazepines, the 48 patients in the gradual weaning group experienced less respiratory distress. This study supports our practice of gradual weaning for most patients undergoing withdrawal of life support. However, one-step weaning may be suitable for select patients (eg, severe neurological injuries and minimal ventilatory support needs).
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