Article
Psychiatry
Kelly Vetri, Genevieve Piche, Aude Villatte
Summary: This study evaluates an interpersonal psychotherapy-based book targeting children living with a parent with a mental illness. The results show that the book was highly appreciated and positively perceived by families and psychosocial workers, indicating that it is an appropriate and useful tool for supporting children with a parent with a mental illness.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Fei-Wan Ngai, Winsome Lam
Summary: This study conducted a process evaluation to explore first-time parents' perceptions of a couple-based IPT program and identify influences on the intervention's effectiveness. The qualitative findings showed that the parents found the program useful for enhancing their interpersonal relationship, emotional control, and childcare competence. Successful implementation of the program was influenced by factors such as midwives delivering the intervention, interactive lessons, tailored teaching contents, and flexible program schedule and delivery mode.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jackson Jr Nforbewing Ndenkeh, Akindeh Mbuh Nji, Habakkuk Azinyui Yumo, Camilla Rothe, Arne Kroidl
Summary: Depression is common in people living with HIV, and this study found that integrating routine screening and management of depression into HIV care can improve depression symptoms and treatment outcomes.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anne-Sylvie Diezi, Melanie Vanetti, Marie Robert, Beatrice Schaad, David Baud, Antje Horsch
Summary: This study explores the information needs of first-time pregnant women and their partners, highlighting their concerns about childbirth risks and the importance of establishing a respectful relationship with healthcare teams. The findings emphasize the need for concrete and practical information and the desire to familiarize themselves with the birth environment in advance.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Taewook Kim
Summary: This study aimed to assess factors affecting pregnancy intention among women of reproductive age in Korea. Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) was analyzed, and propensity score matching and the XGBoost machine learning model were used. The results showed that weekly working hours were the most significant factor affecting pregnancy intentions.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Priscila R. Toledo, Francisco Lotufo-Neto, Helen Verdeli, Alessandra C. Goulart, Andrea Horvath Marques, Ana Cristina de Oliveira Solis, Yuan-Pang Wang
Summary: The study compared the effects of different interventions on weight loss, binge eating behaviors, and depressive symptoms in patients with overweight/obesity and depression. The results showed that interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) had some benefits for these patients compared to other interventions.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew J. Cherlin
Summary: The study finds that higher education levels are associated with a lower likelihood of nonmarital first childbearing. Over time, there has been an increase in nonmarital first childbearing across all educational levels, with the largest increase observed among women with college degrees. Additionally, the majority of unmarried women at first birth who go on to have a second child are more likely to be married by the time of the second birth, especially among women with higher education levels.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
S. Coulton Stoliar, H. G. Dahlen, A. Sheehan
Summary: This integrative review explores the literature and research on midwives' own experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. It reveals the importance of insider knowledge in decision making, the ability to navigate the childbirth journey, the impact of care on the birth experience, and the balancing act between being a midwife and a mother. It highlights the need for balanced and tailored care for childbearing midwives.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Antonella Nespoli, Sara Ornaghi, Sara Borrelli, Patrizia Vergani, Simona Fumagalli
Summary: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of partners of COVID-19 positive childbearing women during the pandemic. The findings revealed that the absence of birth companions during childbirth and hospitalization had a significant emotional impact, and identified key elements of good practice to promote positive childbirth experiences.
Article
Nursing
Simona Fumagalli, Sara Ornaghi, Sara Borrelli, Patrizia Vergani, Antonella Nespoli
Summary: This study explores the childbirth experiences of COVID-19 positive mothers in a maternity hospital in Northern Italy in March and April 2020. The findings highlight the traumatic impact of sudden family separation, self isolation, limited contact with newborns, and partners not allowed to be present at birth. Recommendations for future maternity care pathways include compassionate care, presence of birth companions, and referral to specialized centers for severe cases.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yubraj Acharya, Marianne M. Hillemeier, Kristin K. Sznajder, Kristen H. Kjerulff
Summary: This study found that when out-of-pocket medical bills from first childbirth are sent to debt collection agencies, women are substantially less likely to have a subsequent child in the following two years.
WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Luhan Tang, Fangzhong Xu, Ge Yu, Chong Li, Sijin Wen, Wanhong Zheng
Summary: Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is found to be effective in treating Chinese patients with certain psychiatric conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Postpartum depression, according to a systematic review. It highlights the need for further research in this field.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mariana Rangel Maciel, Vinicius Fernando Calsavara, Cecilia Zylberstajn, Marcelo Feijo Mello, Bruno Messina Coimbra, Andrea Feijo Mello
Summary: Contrary to expectations, attachment avoidance increased in women with acute PTSD following sexual assault, with higher levels observed in those with higher PTSD symptoms and from races other than White. This indicates changes in interpersonal relationships beyond PTSD symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dominik Havsteen-Franklin, Mary Oley, Sarah Jane Sellors, Diane Eagles
Summary: The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate an art psychotherapy brief treatment method for patients with complex depression, using the UK Medical Research Council guidance. The protocol was developed with good clinical consensus and the literature overview supported examples of good practice with ADIT. Referrers reported high levels of acceptability for the intervention.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Winsome Lam, Fei Wan Ngai
Summary: Postpartum depression is a global public health issue with long-term impacts on families. This study explored the benefits of couple-based psychoeducation for first-time Chinese parents in Hong Kong, with factors such as mutual expectations, intervention timing, and involvement of midwives contributing to program effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF EVALUATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Qingling Wang, Regina L-T Lee, Sharyn Hunter, Sally W-C Chan
Summary: This study found through a systematic review that internet-based telerehabilitation has comparable effectiveness to face-to-face rehabilitation on rehabilitation outcomes among patients after total joint arthroplasty.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Regina L. T. Lee, Sancia West, Anson C. Y. Tang, Ho Yu Cheng, Connie Y. Y. Chong, Wai Tong Chien, Sally W. C. Chan
Summary: This study explores the experiences of school nurses in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that school nurses expanded their professional responsibilities during this period. Important themes include managing stress, navigating the school through the pandemic, and raising the profile of the school nurse profession.
Review
Nursing
Qingling Wang, Regina Lai Tong Lee, Sharyn Hunter, Sally Wai-Chi Chan
Summary: Total joint arthroplasty is a common orthopaedic procedure globally. Internet-based telerehabilitation has shown comparable improvements in pain relief, range of motion, physical function, and health-related quality of life compared to face-to-face rehabilitation among patients after total joint arthroplasty. Patients are highly satisfied with internet-based telerehabilitation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Cheng Cheng, Cong-Yan Yang, Kerry Inder, Sally Wai-Chi Chan
Summary: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief COPE-CN) inventory in patients with MCCs. The results showed that the Brief COPE-CN was acceptable for use with Chinese patients with MCCs, providing valuable insights for developing coping-oriented interventions in this population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Qingling Wang, Sharyn Hunter, Regina Lai-Tong Lee, Xiaofeng Wang, Sally Wai-Chi Chan
Summary: This study aims to understand the specific needs of patients for rehabilitation services delivered via mobile applications after total hip or knee arthroplasty. Findings show that patients require support in rehabilitation self-management, facilitating peer support, contacting healthcare professionals, and emotional well-being. The study provides insights for developing or revising mobile application rehabilitation programs to better support patient rehabilitation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Zhuo Ma, Sijia Huang, Xiaoqing Wu, Yinying Huang, Sally Wai-Chi Chan, Yilan Lin, Xujuan Zheng, Jiemin Zhu
Summary: This study developed and validated a prognostic app called iCanPredict to predict the overall survival of women with breast cancer in China. The app uses a survival prediction model based on clinical data and shows good predictive ability. It provides important information for guiding treatment decisions for breast cancer.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Alex Chan, Sally Wai-chi Chan, Masuma Khanam, Leigh Kinsman
Summary: This integrative review analyzes the perceptions of Chinese people regarding the health effects of dietary salt consumption and the barriers to sustaining a salt-reduced diet for hypertension. The study found that adequate salt-related health education has a positive influence on dietary behavior modifications, the level of educational exposure to the health benefits of salt reduction influences Chinese people's perceptions of the health impact associated with high salt intake, the complexity of salt measurement is a barrier to salt reduction, Chinese food culture poses a challenge to salt reduction, and Chinese migrants may face linguistic and cultural challenges when seeking dietary education and advice for hypertension management.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Esmaeel Yaagoob, Sharyn Hunter, Sally Chan
Summary: This integrative review examines the effectiveness of diabetes self-management education (DSME) delivered through social media. The findings suggest that social media DSME can effectively reduce HbA1c levels, increase diabetic knowledge, and improve self-efficacy. However, there is a lack of research on the impact of social media DSME on health-related quality-of-life, anxiety, and depression.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Qishi Zheng, Luming Shi, Lixia Zhu, Nana Jiao, Yap Seng Chong, Sally Wai-Chi Chan, Yiong Huak Chan, Nan Luo, Wenru Wang, Honggu He
Summary: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of web-based and home-based postnatal psychoeducational interventions. The web-based intervention program was found to be the most cost-effective, with the least cost and the best improvements in self-efficacy, social support, and psychological well-being.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Graeme Drummond Smith, Ken Ho, Allen Lee, Linda Lam, Sally Chan
Summary: This article aims to explore the importance of dementia literacy (DL) in nursing care, including assessment, education, and interventions. Attention should be given to enhance DL in older people, as it is crucial for nursing assessment and care. Greater education on DL is urgently needed globally to improve awareness and understanding of this chronic condition.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Ethar Alsharaydeh, Muhammad Alqudah, Regina Lee, Sally Chan
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationships between challenges, coping, and resilience among immigrant parents caring for children with disabilities. The findings showed that immigrant parents faced challenges such as overwhelming caregiving responsibilities and lack of supportive social networks, but they used various coping strategies and had positive gains from the parental experience. Service providers and social support networks played a facilitative role in immigrant parents' coping.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Alex Chan, Leigh Kinsman, Sally Wai-chi Chan
Summary: This study translated the DSRBQ into English and evaluated the psychometric properties of the Chinese and English versions for people of Chinese ethnicity in Australia. The results showed that both the English and Chinese versions had satisfactory psychometric properties for Chinese Australians, indicating acceptable validity and reliability.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rick Yiu Cho Kwan, Fowie Ng, Manfred Lai, David Wong, Sally Chan
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of using information and communication technology-based tools and intergenerational mentoring strategies on the mental well-being of older adults. The intervention group receives social support through training and support from a digital buddy during the intervention period. The findings of this study will contribute to understanding the effectiveness of this intervention approach on the mental well-being of older adults.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rick Yiu Cho Kwan, Fowie Ng, Linda Chiu Wa Lam, Rebecca Choy Yung, Olive Shuk Kan Sin, Sally Chan
Summary: Background: Mental well-being is poor in LTCF residents, and physical disabilities and poor social support are contributing factors. Virtual reality has potential as an effective method to promote mental well-being in LTCF residents, but its effects on those living with physical disabilities are unclear.
Article
Nursing
Alex Chan, Leigh Kinsman, Sally Wai-chi Chan
Summary: The facilitators for reducing salt consumption among Chinese Australians include individual perceptions of health benefits, salt alternatives, digital information, and increased awareness of negative health impacts from a high-salt diet. The identified barriers include lack of apparent physical changes, inadequate salt-related health education, hidden salt in food products, inadequate food literacy, pricing, busy lifestyle, low perceived susceptibility, and individual food taste preference and cooking habits. Peer and family influence can have both positive and negative effects on participants' likelihood of reducing salt consumption.
Article
Nursing
Bettina Voelzer, Monira El Genedy-Kalyoncu, Alexandra Fastner, Tsenka Tomova-Simitchieva, Konrad Neumann, Kathrin Hillmann, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Elisabeth Hahnel, Janna Sill, Katrin Balzer, Jan Kottner
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of implementing a skincare and prevention package on older nursing home residents. The results indicate that tailored and evidence-based nursing routines can improve skin health and safety in residential long-term care, but there was no significant impact on the skin barrier function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Review
Nursing
Han Fu, Dongjiang Hou, Ran Xu, Qian You, Hang Li, Qing Yang, Hao Wang, Jing Gao, Dingxi Bai
Summary: This study systematically reviewed published studies on risk prediction models for DVT in patients with acute stroke and found a high risk of bias. Future studies should focus on developing new models with larger samples, rigorous study designs, and multicenter external validation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Laura Peutere, Jaana Pentti, Annina Ropponen, Mika Kivimaki, Mikko Harmae, Oxana Krutova, Jenni Ervasti, Aki Koskinen, Marianna Virtanen
Summary: Nurse understaffing and limited nursing work experience are associated with patient mortality during hospital stays, especially among patients with comorbidities. The use of administrative data to monitor and improve nurses' working conditions is crucial for reducing in-hospital mortality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Review
Nursing
Yuanyuan Zhang, Lining Wang, Wenbi Wu, Shi Zhang, Min Zhang, Wenjing She, Qianqian Cheng, Nana Chen, Pengxia Fan, Yuxin Du, Haiyan Song, Xianyu Hu, Jiajie Zhang, Caiyan Ding
Summary: This meta-analysis identifies comorbid factors and behavioral factors that are significantly associated with inadequate bowel preparation in older adults undergoing colonoscopy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Long Huang, Bing-yue Zhao, Xiao-ting Li, Shui-xiu Huang, Ting-ting Chen, Xiao Cheng, Si-jia Li, Hao Li, Rong -fang Hu
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a family-focused online parenting support intervention on parents' well-being and preterm infants' outcomes. The intervention showed significant improvements in parents' sense of competence, caregiving ability, depression, and social support. However, there were no significant differences in preterm infants' weight and length, or in family functioning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
