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Nursing workload as a risk factor for healthcare associated infections in ICU: a prospective study. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2012
INTRODUCTION: Nurse understaffing is frequently hypothesized as a potential risk factor for healthcare-associated infections (HAI). This study aimed to evaluate the role of nursing workload in the occurrence of HAI, using Nursing Activities Score (NAS ...
Renata M Daud-Gallotti, Silvia F Costa, Thais Guimarães, Katia Grillo Padilha, Evelize Naomi Inoue, Tiago Nery Vasconcelos, Fernanda da Silva Cunha Rodrigues, Edizângela Vasconcelos Barbosa, Walquíria Barcelos Figueiredo, Anna S Levin   +9 more
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Survival and predictors of mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia (2016–2023): a retrospective cohort study

BMJ Open
Objective Despite global progress in reducing HIV-related morbidity and mortality, preventable deaths persist, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Ethiopia has achieved near-universal antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage, yet survival outcomes and ...
Minilik Demissie Amogne, Tariku Tesfaye Bekuma, Getachew Tollera, Getahun Fetensa, Kidist Zealiyas, Bira Bejiga, Abeje Kebede, Derbachew Asfaw, Feyissa Lemessa, Wudinesh Belete Belihu, Wegene Tamene, Gemechu Gudeta, Feyiso Bati Wariso, Getnet Hailu, Amelework Yilma Shiferaw, Lemessa Debel, Worku Dechassa, Kiflu Itefa, Belete Woldesemayat Hailemariam, Abebe Habtesilase, Dereje Yenealem, Jaleta Bulti, Gemechu Tadesse   +22 more
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Hospitalization Through Families’ Eyes: Comparing Inpatient Care Quality for Children With Sickle Cell Disease and Cystic Fibrosis in Canada

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic, inherited hemoglobinopathy that requires frequent hospitalization for disease‐related complications. Canadian data on inpatient care is limited. This study compared caregiver‐reported hospital experiences of children with SCD to those with cystic fibrosis (CF), a chronic, autosomal recessive ...
Hailey M. Zwicker, Kyle Kemp, Perri Tutelman, Sharon H. J. Hou, Paul Fairie, Maria Santana, Gregory M. T. Guilcher, Taryn Fay‐McClymont, Glenda Bendiak, Wendy Pelletier, Nicola Wright, Fiona Schulte   +11 more
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Supporting Survivor‐Centered Care Through Digital Health Integration

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Survivors of childhood cancer face barriers to receiving guideline‐based, long‐term follow‐up care. Two digital tools, Passport for Care (PFC) and Cancer SurvivorLink (SurvivorLink), address complementary gaps by enabling tailored survivorship care plan (SCP) generation, updating, storage, and sharing.
Jordan G. Marchak, Rebecca Williamson‐Lewis, Michael O'Connor, Michael Palgon, Yu‐Ra Kim, Michael Schuckenbrock, Paula Edwards, Abraham Mendoza, Anthony Adams, Brian Arriaga‐Solis, Justin Parker, Harry Tinoco‐Giraldo, Jason King, C. Michael Fordis, Karen E. Effinger, Maria Monica Gramatges   +15 more
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What leads to medication errors in polish hospitals from the perspectives of nurses? a multicenter cross-sectional survey

Frontiers in Pharmacology
BackgroundPatient safety in pharmacotherapy is a critical element of proper medical care, and when properly implemented, it delivers real therapeutic benefits.
Katarzyna Kwiecień-Jaguś, Monika Kopeć, Anna Małecka-Dubiela, Beata Guzak   +3 more
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MODEL DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING STUDENT LOYALTY IN POLITEKNIK OF HEALTH

Jurnal Ners, 2017
Introduction: Loyalty of nursing student is an important factor that nursing education should pay attention in order to compete with other nursing educations; involved by perceived value, expectation, and quality assurance in nursing higher education ...
Hammad Hammad, Nursalam Nursalam, Ninuk Dian Kurniawati   +2 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Navigating DR-TB Treatment care: a qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to retention in care among people with history of early disengagement from drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in Johannesburg, South Africa

BMC Health Services Research
Background Despite advances in drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) diagnosis, treatment, and service delivery, individuals with DR-TB often face significant socioeconomic and psychosocial challenges due to limited resources.
Ndiviwe Mphothulo, Sindisiwe Hlangu, Jennifer Furin, Mosa Moshabela, Marian Loveday   +4 more
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Nursing, an ecology of knowledges

Cultura de los Cuidados, 2016
Objective: Contribute to situate and characterize the knowledge in nursing. Methodology: Original theoretical reflection. Development: The notion of nursing as an ecology of knowledge calls for a clarification of the status of science that we assign to ...
Paulo Joaquim Pina Queirós
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Prognosis of Long‐Term Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Combined Continuous Intravenous Sodium Infusion Therapy

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Patients requiring long‐term continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) generally have poor prognoses. This study evaluated whether adding continuous intravenous sodium infusion (cIVNa) is associated with improved hemodynamics and outcomes in patients undergoing long‐term CRRT for ≥ 7 days.
Akinori Yamaguchi, Atsuyoshi Mita, Kosuke Sonoda, Makoto Harada, Koji Hashimoto, Hiroshi Imamura, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
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