Article
Nursing
Jenny McLeish, Merryl Harvey, Maggie Redshaw, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: The study highlighted the significant impact of appraisal and informational support provided by postnatal health professionals on first-time mothers, while also identifying shortcomings in emotional and practical support. Therefore, offering comprehensive, appropriate, and personalized social support alongside clinical care is crucial for the overall wellbeing of new mothers.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brandon Wen Bing Chua, Pearlyn Neo, Viva Yan Ma, Li Min Lim, Joseph Soon Yau Ng, Hwee Lin Wee
Summary: Healthcare providers in Singapore face multiple challenges in delivering cervical cancer screening. The findings of this study are directly relevant and useful for developing policies around national cervical cancer screening programs and treatment guidelines.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jill M. Newby, Aliza Werner-Seidler, Melissa J. Black, Colette R. Hirsch, Michelle L. Moulds
Summary: This study recruited 236 women who had their first baby within the past year, revealing that they experienced a variety of unexpected emotional responses during the perinatal period, and the themes of RT included a sense of discrepancy between expectations and reality as well as adjustment to profound change.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Meng Lynn Tan, Kai Lin Ng, Leta Wei Ling Loh, Gorill Haugan, Wenru Wang, Hong-Gu He
Summary: This study explores the postpartum confinement experiences of first-time mothers from the major ethnic groups in Singapore. The findings suggest that many mothers no longer strictly adhere to traditional confinement practices and may modify or forgo certain practices. Mothers face challenges adapting to new motherhood and may feel constrained or stressed by confinement practices.
Article
Psychiatry
Abigail Hong Yan Loh, Li Lian Ong, Flora Su Hui Yong, Helen Yu Chen
Summary: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Sure Mums intervention in improving mother-baby bonding among new mothers in Singapore. Methods: Thirty-two mothers seeking treatment for postnatal mental health difficulties were enrolled in the study. They received home-based mother-infant therapy sessions and completed pre- and post-intervention assessments. Results: The results showed a significant improvement in mother-baby bonding, as indicated by a reduction in scores on the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Conclusions: The Sure Mums intervention demonstrated promising evidence of its effectiveness in enhancing mother-baby bonding in mothers with postnatal mental health difficulties.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bo Zhang, Jieya Yue, Zhiying Duan, Yingxi Zhao, Sarah Williams, Limin Huang, Xiaoqin Zhang, Wenli Wu, Lin Zhang, Jun Liu, Gengli Zhao
Summary: Most mothers had not heard of KMC before being introduced to it in the postnatal ward. On average, mothers provided 3.5 KMC sessions during their stay, lasting an average of 68 minutes each, with some interruptions. Most mothers experienced no difficulty providing KMC, received support from family and medical staff, and intended to continue with KMC postdischarge.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chloe Mercedes Harvey, Helen Smith, Anayda Portela, Ani Movsisyan
Summary: This review synthesized qualitative evidence on stakeholder perspectives of postnatal discharge, revealing three high-level themes: health workers needing support, rushed discharge time, and overlooking women's and fathers' needs. The findings suggest overall dissatisfaction among women, parents, and midwives with the current provision of discharge preparation. Overcoming identified barriers can lead to a positive impact on adequate discharge preparation. There is a demand for increased focus on emotional and social needs of women and families during discharge preparation. The rating is 9 out of 10.
Article
Management
Tatiana Bolgeo, Francesca Gambalunga, Roberta Di Matteo, Denise Gatti, Erica Roberti, Davide Dealberti, Barbara Fadda, Elena Grassi, Lorella Gambarini, Laura Iacorossi, Antonio Maconi
Summary: The aim of this study is to explore the lived experience of women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study revealed that the discomfort associated with the absence of family support during labor and childbirth was compensated by the professionalism of the healthcare staff and allowed new mothers to experience intimate moments with their child. These findings have implications for nursing management in terms of providing recommendations based on the experiences of mothers to ensure care that is attentive and tailored to their needs.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Evelyn Xiu Ling Loo, Tau Ming Liew, Gaik Chin Yap, Lydia Su Yin Wong, Lynette Pei-Chi Shek, Anne Goh, Hugo P. S. Van Bever, Oon Hoe Teoh, Fabian Yap, Kok Hian Tan, Biju Thomas, Mahesh Babu Ramamurthy, Daniel Yam Thiam Goh, Johan G. Eriksson, Yap-Seng Chong, Keith M. Godfrey, Bee Wah Lee, Elizabeth Huiwen Tham
Summary: In early childhood, three different rhinitis trajectories were identified: early transient, late transient, and persistent rhinitis. Each trajectory has specific predictive risk factors and allergic associations.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2021)
Article
Social Work
Chishimba Kaluba, Kalunga Cindy Nakazwe, Francis Sichimba
Summary: This study explores how grandmothers in Lusaka, Zambia, shape the mothering practices of first-time mothers. The interviews with 30 grandmothers highlight the variation of teachings in the pre-and post-natal phase, including preparing for labor and preserving pregnancy. The grandmother teachings are essential for keeping the mother and baby healthy and emphasize the need to involve grandmothers in health programming and interventions in Zambia.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elizabeth C. Aviv, Sofia I. Cardenas, Gabriel Leon, Yael H. Waizman, Cassin Gonzales, Genesis Flores, Magdalena Martinez-Garcia, Darby E. Saxbe
Summary: Despite the important contributions fathers make to parenting, the neurobiological foundations of men's adaptation to parenthood, particularly regarding the hormone prolactin, remain poorly understood. This study found that prenatal levels of prolactin in expectant fathers are positively associated with their bonding to the unborn infant and their attitudes towards fatherhood. Furthermore, higher prenatal prolactin levels also predicted positive outcomes in terms of reduced parenting stress, greater enjoyment of the infant, and a more attunement-oriented parenting style at three months postpartum.
PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shilpa Tyagi, Nan Luo, Chuen Seng Tan, Kelvin Bryan Tan, Boon Yeow Tan, Edward Menon, N. Venketasubramanian, Wei Chin Loh, Shu Hui Fan, Kenneth Lam Thuan Yang, Audrey Swee Ling Chan, Aysha Farwin, Zunairah Binti Lukman, Gerald Choon-Huat Koh
Summary: This study aimed to explore the caregiving experience of stroke survivors and their family caregivers across different caregiver identities. The findings highlighted the heterogeneity in factors affecting caregiving experience across spouse and adult-child caregivers. Practical implications include conducting a needs assessment for caregiver-stroke survivor dyads and providing tailored support, training and information to help caregivers cope better.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Corinna Colella, Jenny McNeill, Fiona Lynn
Summary: This systematic review will assess the effect of mother-infant music classes on postnatal depression and other psychological and psychosocial outcomes, as well as infant/child outcomes.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Michelle L. Moulds, Melissa J. Black, Jill M. Newby, Colette R. Hirsch
Summary: This study examined the relationship between repetitive negative thinking (RNT) and postnatal psychological adjustment in first-time mothers. The results showed that RNT was related to depression, anxiety, and other unhelpful cognitive processes, as well as poor infant responsiveness.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Miriam alvarez-Villarreal, Juan Francisco Velarde-Garcia, Cristina Garcia-Bravo, Pilar Carrasco-Garrido, Carmen Jimenez-Antona, Paloma Moro-Lopez-Menchero, Domingo Palacios-Cena
Summary: The study explored the experiences of women with ESKD in motherhood and taking care of children, revealing challenges in deciding to become a mother, assessing pregnancy risks, preventing emotional impact on children, and worrying about genetic transmission of the disease. These findings are specific to women undergoing dialysis.
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
Immunology
Preethi Balan, Yap Seng Chong, Qingsong Lin, Teck Kwang Lim, Tanujaa Suriyanarayanan, Nadeeka Shiyamalee Udawatte, Mun Loke Wong, Violeta Lopez, Hong-Gu He, Chaminda Jayampath Seneviratne
Summary: Through iTRAQ analysis and ELISA, the study found that neutrophil mediated immune response was overrepresented in all three trimesters of pregnancy, despite the decrease in phagocytic responses. Significantly higher Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) formation was observed in the third trimester of pregnancy, coinciding with the resolution of pregnancy gingivitis. Hormone-driven NETs formation may be the main defense mechanism contributing to the remission of pregnancy gingivitis.
IMMUNOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Qingli Ren, Suhua Shi, Chen Yan, Yang Liu, Wei Han, Min Lin, Honggu He, Qu Shen
Summary: This study utilized a theory-based micro-video health education program to intervene hemodialysis patients, finding that the program significantly improved patients' hemodialysis knowledge. While there were no significant differences between the intervention and control groups in terms of self-management and self-efficacy, both groups showed significant improvements in self-management, especially in problem-solving and self-care.
CLINICAL NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Hui-Chen Chen, Lixia Zhu, Wai-Chi Sally Chan, Kin Fong Karis Cheng, A. Vathsala, Hong-Gu He
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention on the self-efficacy, anxiety, depression, treatment adherence, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients undergoing haemodialysis. The results showed that the intervention group had better outcomes in terms of HRQoL, and there were significant time effects on all outcomes. These findings suggest that the intervention measures can improve patients' self-care and health outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Jiang-Ping Chen, Yu-Mei Dai, Yong Qin, Sheng-Peng Liang, Gen Cheng, Yang Liu, Cheng-Zu Yang, Hong-Gu He, Qu Shen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the correlation among turnover intention, emotional intelligence, and job burnout in male nurses and identify the influencing factors. The results revealed a weak negative correlation between turnover intention and emotional intelligence, a moderate positive correlation between turnover intention and job burnout, and a moderate negative correlation between emotional intelligence and job burnout. Factors such as job burnout, young age, lack of interest in nursing, and working in the emergency department significantly affected turnover intention among male nurses. The study also highlighted the relationships between turnover intention, emotional intelligence, and job burnout.
INTERNATIONAL NURSING REVIEW
(2023)
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)
Review
Surgery
Bte Azahari Hidayah, Zheng An Toh, Ling Jie Cheng, Bin Daud Syahzarin, Yi Zhu, Tarja Polkki, Honggu He, Vidyadhar Padmakar Mali
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) was effective in improving clinical outcomes for paediatric patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Well-designed trials with large sample sizes are needed to ensure the robustness of the evidence.
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.
Review
Respiratory System
Zheng An Toh, Ling Jie Cheng, Xi Vivien Wu, Deidre Anne De Silva, Hui Xian Oh, Si Xian Ng, Hong-Gu He, Minna Pikkarainen
Summary: Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy has beneficial effects on post-stroke outcomes, such as reducing recurrent vascular events and improving neurological deficit, cognition, functional independence, and daytime sleepiness. However, its effect on depression is insignificant.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Qian Wen Sng, Foong-Fong Mary Chong, Daniel Chan, Kok Hian Tan, Hong-Gu He
Summary: This study aimed to investigate food parenting practices among parents of low and normal birth weight preschoolers in Singapore. The results showed that parents of low birth weight children had lower scores in autonomy support and structure practices, but scored higher in one autonomy support practice. There were no significant differences in coercive control practices between parents of both groups.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Heli Kerimaa, Mervi Hakala, Marianne Haapea, Hannu Vahanikkila, Willy Serlo, Hong-Gu He, Tarja Polkki
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a mobile app intervention on fear, pain, anxiety, and stress in children and parents preparing for day surgery. The results showed that the mobile app intervention did not reduce anxiety or pain. However, parents in the control group experienced significantly higher stress levels before surgery at the hospital, which decreased significantly after surgery at home. Additionally, fear levels in children decreased over time in the intervention group, while no significant change was observed in the control group.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jia Yu Amelia Tan, Germaine Yi Qing Ong, Ling Jie Cheng, Minna Pikkarainen, Hong-Gu He
Summary: This article evaluates the effects of mobile health and psychosocial interventions on the psychosocial well-being of breast cancer patient-caregiver dyads. The study found that these interventions had no significant improvement in anxiety and stress, and actually increased anxiety and stress levels in the caregiver population. However, the effects of the interventions on other outcomes remain unclear, and the overall quality of evidence is very low.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
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
Khalood Al-abri, Dawn Edge, Christopher J. Armitage
Summary: This study examines changes in depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period in a Middle Eastern cohort. The results show distinct groups of women experiencing perinatal depressive symptoms, influenced by various psychosocial and obstetric factors. In addition to known factors, the study also identifies the importance of family relationship quality. Further research is needed to develop appropriate interventions for these groups.
Article
Nursing
Twinkle Dogra, Kavita Khoiwal, Jaya Chaturvedi, Vikas Upadhyay, Suresh Lal Barnwal, Ajeet Singh Bhadoria, Poonam Singh
Summary: This study aimed to design and validate a yoga module for the mental health management of early postpartum mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Through validation and testing, the study found that the yoga module had good content validity for NICU mothers' mental health.
Article
Nursing
Lucy C. Irvine, Georgia Chisnall, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic in England has resulted in significant changes to maternity services, including restrictions on birth partners, postnatal support, and women's rights. Interviews with women who gave birth during this period revealed that these restrictions had a profound negative impact on their emotional and physical wellbeing. Women were more concerned about giving birth alone than contracting COVID-19, and some sought private care or delayed seeking NHS services to have the birth experience they desired.
Review
Nursing
Jenny Roddy, Linda Mcgowan
Summary: Type 1 diabetes poses risks for pregnant individuals and their babies. How women with type 1 diabetes navigate the challenges and engage with healthcare professionals is crucial for maintaining good glycemic control. This review examines literature from the past decade and identifies key themes including the dominance of glycemic control, emphasis on risk, importance of social and peer support, care organization and communication, and the impact of technology. Women with type 1 diabetes value being treated as partners in their care and benefit from support from family, friends, and the diabetes community. Research on the impact of diabetes technologies and integrating peer support into current care is needed.
Article
Nursing
Rafael Vila-Candel, Desiree Mena-Tudela, Cristina Franco-Antonio, Jose Antonio Quesada, Francisco Javier Soriano-Vidal
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the mobile application LactApp (R) in increasing the 6-month postpartum breastfeeding rate. However, the findings showed that using LactApp (R) did not significantly increase the breastfeeding rate compared to standard care. Nevertheless, it did seem to reduce the rate of breastfeeding abandonment in the first 2 weeks postpartum.
Correction
Nursing
J. Scheele, H. W. Harmsen van der Vliet-Torij, E. M. Wingelaar-Loomans, M. J. B. M. Goumans
