{"title":"Mobility Loss in Hospitalized Adults Predicts Poor Clinical Outcomes.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000827","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000827","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":"40 2","pages":"E32-E33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11921984/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementing Code Fall: A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Patient and Staff Safety.","authors":"Leigh Griffis, William Folk, Nicole Probst","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000817","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000817","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":" ","pages":"112-113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142400570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Integrative Review of Quality Improvement Competence and Engagement Among Frontline Nurses.","authors":"Jung-Hsin Chang, Dana Tschannen","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000833","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000833","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurses providing direct care have firsthand knowledge of gaps in practice and thus must actively engage in quality improvement (QI) to enhance patient outcomes.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This integrative review evaluated QI competence and engagement among frontline nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using Souza et al's 6-step framework, literature on QI engagement and competence was synthesized using a rigorous search strategy and quality assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixteen studies revealed generally low QI engagement and competence. Factors such as education, experience, and role influenced engagement, with higher levels of education and experience linked to higher QI involvement. Nurse leaders had higher engagement, underscoring the need for strong leadership in creating a culture of improvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Successful and sustainable QI programs and supportive environments enhance QI engagement and competence among frontline nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":"40 2","pages":"173-180"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
James P Crick, Alex Oberyszyn, Gabriel N Alain, Erin M Thomas, Carmen E Quatman, Catherine C Quatman-Yates
{"title":"Student-Led Mobility Interventions for Hospitalized Adults: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility and Acceptability Study.","authors":"James P Crick, Alex Oberyszyn, Gabriel N Alain, Erin M Thomas, Carmen E Quatman, Catherine C Quatman-Yates","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000822","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000822","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Inactivity in hospitalized patients often leads to functional decline. We created an undergraduate course to promote mobilization, provide hands-on learning, and address staff shortages.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the feasibility and acceptability of undergraduate students providing mobility-focused interventions for hospitalized adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This mixed-methods study was conducted at a level 1 trauma academic center. We analyzed program feasibility and acceptability using quantitative data and thematic analysis of interviews and focus groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total 47 individuals (n = 14 students, n = 9 patients, and n = 24 clinicians) were included. Students averaged 4.1 mobility sessions per 4-hour shift. All stakeholders agreed the program is acceptable, and 98.6% affirmed the program is feasible. The themes identified included positive impacts on patient care, enhanced student professional development, and practical implementation challenges.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Student-led mobility interventions can be an acceptable strategy to mitigate immobility harm in hospitalized patients. The integration of students enhances patient care and provides valuable educational experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":" ","pages":"144-151"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Delirium: A Reality of Hallway Care.","authors":"Hasina Amanzai, Laura Istanboulian","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000819","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000819","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":" ","pages":"124"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142502590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy L Knowles, Penelope Neal, Christopher Pell, Lindsey Bloom, Julie Brown
{"title":"The Relationship Between Point-of-Care Tool Use and Nurses' Self-Efficacy.","authors":"Amy L Knowles, Penelope Neal, Christopher Pell, Lindsey Bloom, Julie Brown","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000830","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000830","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite benefits of evidence-based practice (EBP), barriers exist that prevent translation of evidence to point of care.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study was to examine types of EBP resources used by nurses, and correlate EBP resource use with nurse's self-efficacy.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive correlational design was used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 52 nurses participated. A wide range of EBP resources were used including hospital policies/procedures, education provided by an employer, and internet searches. Participants had high levels of self-efficacy with nursing skills. Nurses with lower self-efficacy were more likely to use colleagues as an EBP resource and had fewer years of nursing experience.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nurses reported gaining information from a range of sources; unfortunately, not all sources were evidence-based. Removing barriers to EBP resource use and providing access to concise recommendations to nurses may improve use of EBP at the point of care.</p>","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":" ","pages":"159-164"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142739847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Athena T Samaras, Alison E Sweeney, Emilee C Lewis, Julie A Thompson, Julee Waldrop
{"title":"Improving Timely Evaluation of Newborns at Risk for Hemolytic Disease From a Positive Maternal Antibody.","authors":"Athena T Samaras, Alison E Sweeney, Emilee C Lewis, Julie A Thompson, Julee Waldrop","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000831","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000831","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is a rare condition with the potential for high morbidity.</p><p><strong>Local problem: </strong>Practice at a large maternity care center did not align with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) revised hyperbilirubinemia guidelines.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A pre/post-implementation design with Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles was used.</p><p><strong>Interventions: </strong>A clinical pathway was implemented to improve timely evaluation of newborns at risk for HDN due to a positive maternal antibody using cord blood.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cord blood testing increased among the subset of newborns who did not meet collection criteria prior to the practice change (pre: 0% n = 7, post: 39% n = 23). Missed opportunities to test cord blood occurred less frequently post (35 versus 26 days between missed opportunities). Feasibility data identified the need for educational and clinical tools.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A clinical pathway and tailored tools support the AAP recommendation. Electronic health record supports could bolster future efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":"40 2","pages":"165-172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ann M Hefel, Laura A Wang, Maureen Bauer, Suhong Tong, Gee Mei Tan
{"title":"Reducing Unnecessary Penicillin Allergy Labels in the Pediatric Surgical Population.","authors":"Ann M Hefel, Laura A Wang, Maureen Bauer, Suhong Tong, Gee Mei Tan","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000813","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000813","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Up to 10% of children report having a penicillin allergy; however many of these are misdiagnoses or the allergy resolves over time. Having an unnecessary penicillin allergy label increases risk of adverse clinical outcomes and increased health care costs.</p><p><strong>Local problem: </strong>At our local pediatric surgical center, the percentage of patients with a penicillin allergy label was 7%.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A pre/postimplementation design was used.</p><p><strong>Interventions: </strong>Pediatric surgical patients with a penicillin allergy label were identified and risk-stratified to undergo a single-dose oral provocation test (OPT) to amoxicillin.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-two patients underwent an OPT. The percentage of patients with a penicillin allergy label decreased to 6.4% after 6 months ( P = .045). Median wait time for an allergy evaluation decreased from 102 to 42 days ( P < .0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This quality improvement project decreased penicillin allergy labeling rates in pediatric surgical patients, improved access to penicillin allergy evaluation, and had no adverse outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":" ","pages":"125-130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143364471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lissa Vazhayil Joseph, Joyce Sb Koh, Juriyah Yatim, Dr Mamun Kaysar, Cristina C Hendrix
{"title":"Nurse-Driven Process for the Successful Removal of Urinary Catheters Among Elderly Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project.","authors":"Lissa Vazhayil Joseph, Joyce Sb Koh, Juriyah Yatim, Dr Mamun Kaysar, Cristina C Hendrix","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000799","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000799","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hip fracture is a major health concern and the use of an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) constitutes a significant burden on elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.</p><p><strong>Local problem: </strong>The institution had a high rate of urinary tract infection (UTI) and IUC reinsertion after hip fracture surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A pre/post-implementation design was used for this quality improvement initiative.</p><p><strong>Interventions: </strong>A nurse-driven process was developed and implemented to improve the successful removal of IUC among patients after hip fracture surgery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant reduction in post-operative urinary retention ( P = .042), UTI rate ( P = .047), and IUC reinsertion ( P = .042) in the post-implementation group. IUC duration decreased by 1.1 days, however this was not significant ( P = .206). Nurse compliance with following the new process was 93.3%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The nurse-driven process designed for elderly patients following hip fracture surgery presents a promising approach to reducing IUC reinsertion rates and UTI.</p>","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":" ","pages":"E1-E7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141902044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of Nurse-Driven Protocols in Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Liangliang Su","doi":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000811","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common health care-associated infections linked to indwelling urinary catheters. Nurse-driven protocols (NDPs) empower nurses to direct care without physician orders, potentially enhancing patient outcomes and reducing infection rates.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of NDPs for preventing CAUTIs and reducing catheter utilization rates.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Databases searched included Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, and others. Ten studies involving 27, 965 NDP-treated patients and 30, 230 controls were reviewed, examining catheter utilization rates and CAUTI incidence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Use of NDPs significantly lowered catheter utilization rates (34.84% vs 49.40%) and CAUTI incidence (2.867% vs 6.503%). Risk ratio analysis revealed a 29.48% decrease in catheter utilization and a 55.91% reduced CAUTI risk with NDP implementation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Using NDPs demonstrate superior efficacy in reducing catheter use and CAUTI occurrence compared to traditional methods. Further research is warranted to solidify evidence-based nursing practices in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":16931,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing care quality","volume":" ","pages":"39-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}