Li Hu, Binbin Xu, Linruo Zhang, Pui Hing Chau, Chanchan Wu, Edmond Pui Hang Choi
{"title":"Interventions to mitigate reproductive concerns in individuals with cancer: A systematic review.","authors":"Li Hu, Binbin Xu, Linruo Zhang, Pui Hing Chau, Chanchan Wu, Edmond Pui Hang Choi","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12754","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12754","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Individuals of reproductive age with cancer may experience reproductive concerns (RCs) due to impaired fertility and disrupted family planning, which can negatively impact their quality of life and psychological well-being. There is limited research on interventions that mitigate the negative effects of RCs among individuals with cancer.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This systematic review aimed to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions developed to mitigate RCs among individuals with cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This systematic review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Manual for Evidence Synthesis and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. A systematic search of nine English and Chinese electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL Plus, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Wan Fang Data, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and SinoMed, was conducted for relevant studies from inception to November 2023. Intervention studies designed to mitigate RCs among individuals with cancer were included. Two reviewers independently performed study selection, data extraction, and quality appraisal where JBI Critical appraisal tools were used. Narrative syntheses were conducted to summarize the characteristics and effectiveness of interventions due to high heterogeneity across studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine studies were included. Interventions were categorized into psychoeducational interventions (n = 6), couple-based interventions facilitating open communication and intimate relationships (n = 2), and mindfulness-based interventions (n = 1). A statistically significant reduction in RCs was observed in five psychoeducational interventions, two couple-based interventions, and one mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention. The effect sizes (Cohen's d) of the interventions on RCs varied substantially from 0.08 to 5.66.</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>Psychoeducation, couple-based, and mindfulness-based interventions demonstrated promising findings in mitigating RCs among individuals with cancer. However, more randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes and rigorous designs are warranted to strengthen the current evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"695-703"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of exercise interventions on cancer-related fatigue in children with cancer: A meta-analysis.","authors":"Siyu Wang, Mengqiao Li, Yuchen Wu, Qianlin Guan, Ruixing Zhang","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12742","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) emerges as a common symptom in pediatric cancer patients during treatment. Exercise interventions are increasingly being used as CRF interventions to improve CRF in children with cancer.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The objective of this meta-analysis was to synthesize the best available evidence concerning the effectiveness of exercise interventions for cancer-related fatigue in children with cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Six databases were extensively searched from inception to December 2023 to identify relevant randomized controlled trials. The risk of bias and methodological quality were assessed using the Cochrane appraisal tool. Pooled effects were calculated using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I <sup>2</sup> test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight trials (n = 465) were finally included. Exercise was statistically more effective than conventional care in improving CRF in children with cancer (SMD = -0.62, 95% CI [-1.21, -0.03]) with high statistical heterogeneity (p = .004; I <sup>2</sup> = 86%). The results of the subgroup analysis showed that intervention duration <12 weeks (p < .05), exercise frequency ≥ 3 times/week (p < .05), and exercise duration <45 min/time (p < .05) were more effective in improving CRF in children with cancer.</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>Our results suggest that exercise interventions are effective in reducing CRF in children with cancer. We recommend exercise frequency ≥ 3 times/week, exercise duration <45 min/time, and intervention duration <12 weeks.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"678-686"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142330918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to respiratory support in the emergency department: A systematic review and meta-analysisO'Donnell, J., Pirret, A., Hoare, K., Fenn, R., & McDonald, E. (2024a). Respiratory support in the emergency department: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12718. 21, 415, 428.","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12758","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":"21 6","pages":"711"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heather R Royer, Meghan Nolden, Jennifer Orshak, Lindsey Vogelman, Pamela Crary
{"title":"Creating infrastructure for supporting nurse engagement in evidence-based practice at a Veterans Administration Hospital.","authors":"Heather R Royer, Meghan Nolden, Jennifer Orshak, Lindsey Vogelman, Pamela Crary","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12760","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12760","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Evidence-based practice (EBP) is foundational to safe and quality health care; however, barriers to nursing engagement in EBP have been well documented. To circumvent these barriers, nursing leadership must proactively implement system-level, multifaceted strategies within their organization to enhance EBP engagement. One Veterans Administration (VA) hospital has operationalized these strategies.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To provide a description of the multifaceted strategies employed to promote a EBP culture and enhance nurses' engagement with EBP at a VA Hospital.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although it takes time, nursing leadership can overcome barriers and ensure nurse engagement in EBP at their organizations through implementation of multifaceted, system-wide strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"704-710"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lubna Shah, Joelle Yan Xin Chua, Yong Shian Goh, Cornelia Ying Ing Chee, Shang Chee Chong, Jancy Mathews, Lina Hsiu Kim Lim, Yiong Huak Chan, Evalotte Mörelius, Shefaly Shorey
{"title":"Effectiveness of peer support interventions in improving mothers' psychosocial well-being during the perinatal period: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Lubna Shah, Joelle Yan Xin Chua, Yong Shian Goh, Cornelia Ying Ing Chee, Shang Chee Chong, Jancy Mathews, Lina Hsiu Kim Lim, Yiong Huak Chan, Evalotte Mörelius, Shefaly Shorey","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12747","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Many mothers experience poor psychological outcomes during their perinatal period. The presence of depression and anxiety has a significant adverse impact on the mother's health and the infant's development.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This review aimed to examine the effectiveness of peer support interventions in improving depression, anxiety, and perceived social support among mothers during the perinatal period.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. The reporting of this review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020. Cochrane's Risk of Bias Tool for randomized controlled trials was used to examine the methodological quality of the included studies. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. A comprehensive search was conducted from inception till May 2024 across seven databases: Pubmed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, ProQuest, PsycINFO, and Embase.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results of the meta-analysis of the 12 included studies showed that peer support interventions could reduce depression and anxiety levels but not perceived social support levels. Sub-group analyses based on the mode of intervention delivery showed significant reductions on depression levels in online and face-to-face groups but not telephone call groups. Follow-up data analyses showed that peer support interventions could improve depression, anxiety, and perceived social support across a duration of 1-6 months post-intervention.</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>This review provides a deeper understanding of the effect of peer support interventions on mothers in the perinatal period. This can have a positive impact on current knowledge aimed at improving the well-being of mothers and thus, their infants, partners, and entire family unit. Findings showed that peer support interventions can positively improve psychological well-being of mothers in the perinatal period in the short and long term. Peer support can ultimately be considered as a standardized part of perinatal care. Future recommendations include implementing a combination of face-to-face and online approaches to peer support interventions delivered with both individual and group components.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"652-664"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142299429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of resistance training in preventing sarcopenia among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Ting-Wan Tan, Han-Ling Tan, Yu-Chu Chung","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12756","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12756","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy experience body composition changes impacting treatment outcomes. The role of resistance training in mitigating chemotherapy-induced sarcopenia in breast cancer patients is not well defined.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to assess the efficacy of resistance training in preventing sarcopenia among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, the Cochrane Library, and CINAHL until May 5, 2023. Selected literature focused on the effects of resistance training on body fat, muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Cochrane Risk of Bias tool version 2.0 was employed for quality assessment, and data were analyzed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis version 2.0.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eleven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showed that resistance training had a significant positive impact on reducing body fat (SMD = -0.250, 95% CI [-0.450, -0.050]), increasing lean body mass (SMD = 0.374, 95% CI [0.178, 0.571]), and enhancing handgrip strength at both the affected site (SMD = 0.326, 95% CI [0.108, 0.543]) and the nonaffected site (SMD = 0.276, 95% CI [0.059, 0.492]). Additionally, significant improvements were observed in leg press strength (SMD = 0.598, 95% CI [0.401, 0.796]) and overall physical performance (SMD = 0.671, 95% CI [0.419, 0.923]).</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>Resistance training is a recommended intervention for reducing body fat, increasing muscle mass, muscle strength, and enhancing physical performance in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Ideal low-intensity resistance training programs span 8-24 weeks, with 20-to-90-min sessions 2-4 times weekly. Regimens generally entail 8-12 repetitions at 40%-90% of one-repetition maximum test, with free-weight resistance training targeting major muscle groups yielding substantial benefits. Further research should explore outcomes across different chemotherapy phases and investigate long-term resistance training effects for a comprehensive view.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"687-694"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142689361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Ahmed Abdelwahab Ibrahim El-Sayed, Samira Ahmed Alsenany, Heba Abdel-Hamid Hammad, Nadia Waheed Elzohairy, Maha Gamal Ramadan Asal
{"title":"Navigating transition shock: The role of system thinking in enhancing nursing process competency among early career nurses.","authors":"Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Ahmed Abdelwahab Ibrahim El-Sayed, Samira Ahmed Alsenany, Heba Abdel-Hamid Hammad, Nadia Waheed Elzohairy, Maha Gamal Ramadan Asal","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12757","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12757","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Building nursing process competency among beginner nurses is a pivotal need in contemporary, complex, fast-paced nursing practice. However, transitioning from the educational phase to practicing as a nurse can be a significant adjustment. New practitioners often experience a period of shock, which may present challenges in developing nurse competency. Fostering system thinking among those nurses could buffer the negative signs of transition shock and cultivate nursing process competencies at earlier times.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study explores the relationship between transition shock and nursing process competency among early career nurses and investigates the moderating effect of system thinking on this relationship.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This cross-sectional correlational exploratory study was conducted at four large hospitals in Egypt. Data were collected from 393 nurses from the first of February 2024 to the end of April 2024 using the transition shock scale, the competency of nursing process questionnaire, and the system thinking scale. Correlational and hierarchical regression analyses were used to test the study variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A statistically significant negative correlation exists between transition shock, nursing process competency, and system thinking among early-career nurses. System thinking is positively associated with nursing process competency. System thinking positively moderates the relationship between transition shock and nursing process competency among early-career nurses. Transition shock and system thinking account for 23.9% of the variance in nursing process competency among early-career nurses.</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>Transition shock is an inevitable phenomenon among early-career nurses, negatively affecting their competency in the nursing process. System thinking buffers this adverse effect and significantly augments nursing process competency among this set of nurses. Predicting and mitigating transition shock among early-career nurses is pivotal in building nursing process competency. Nurse educators must develop curricula that cultivate system thinking skills among nursing students, which enables them to buffer transition shock after graduation.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"611-625"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142689366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Madeleine Whalen, Kim Bissett, Judy Ascenzi, Chakra Budhathoki
{"title":"Reporting guidelines for evidence-based practice projects: A Delphi study and publication checklist.","authors":"Madeleine Whalen, Kim Bissett, Judy Ascenzi, Chakra Budhathoki","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12748","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12748","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of sound patient care. Despite the known importance of disseminating EBP, of the 600 reporting guidelines registered with the EQUATOR network, none exist on reporting an EBP project. This lack of guidance leads to publications that lack rigor and discourages more novice writers who may not know where to begin.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The purpose of this study was to establish Reporting Guidelines for EBP projects by achieving consensus among subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding the required components for a high-quality report.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study followed a modified Delphi technique. The first round solicited free-text responses regarding reporting sections and sub-sections. The team analyzed these results and incorporated information from the literature to generate items for the second round. In the second and third rounds, participants ranked each section on a Likert scale of 1-4 (not relevant to extremely relevant) and provided free-text revision suggestions. Items that reached a 70% consensus moved from one round to the next.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>SMEs reached consensus on 6 sections and 30 sub-sections. Sections address the process for determining best practice recommendations as well as implementation into practice. Headers include (1) \"Introduction,\" (2) \"EBP Design,\" (3) \"Methods to Generate Recommendations,\" (4) \"Evidence Findings,\" (5) \"Implementation,\" and (6) \"Conclusion.\" All items are unaffiliated with specific EBP models, hierarchies, or question formats.</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>The Reporting Guidelines for EBP Projects is a checklist of items with associated descriptors that should be addressed in articles reporting an EBP project. The intention is to provide a roadmap of the items required to publish EBP efforts. It is meant to create a set of expectation for journal editors to provide concrete guidance for authors and elevate the quality and quantity of EBP projects in the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"634-643"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11655773/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142376233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of nurse-led non-pharmacological interventions on outcomes of delirium in adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Jiamin Wang, Yating Lu, Xiaohong Chen, Ying Wu","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12739","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Delirium is a common complication among adults. It is essential to improve the outcomes of delirium.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To systematically synthesize the evidence on the effectiveness of the nurse-led non-pharmacological interventions on outcomes of delirium in adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Electronic databases including CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Clinical Trial Registration were searched comprehensively by the authors. The authors reviewed the full text and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 2.0. The meta-analysis was performed using RevMan and Stata software. The forest plots showed the overall effect of the included study and the I<sup>2</sup> test was used to assess the degree of heterogeneity between studies. Random effects models were used to analyze studies with significant heterogeneity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 32 studies (10,122 participants) were included in the meta-analysis. Nurse-led non-pharmacological interventions resulted in a significantly lower incidence of delirium compared with the usual care/control group (risk ratio = 0.74, p < .001) and reduced mortality in the hospital compared with usual care (risk ratio = 0.81, p = .04). However, the implementation of nurse-led, non-pharmacological interventions had no significant effect on the duration, severity of delirium, or length of hospital stay.</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>Our findings suggest that the nurse-led, non-pharmacological strategy was effective in reducing the incidence of delirium and mortality in the hospital. Multicomponent interventions were the most effective strategy for reducing the incidence of delirium in adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"514-527"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141861384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}