{"title":"Evaluating a peer-support mind-body medicine intervention for healthcare leaders.","authors":"Lesly Kelly, Chyela Rowe, Aproteem Choudhury, Sandy Woo-Cater, Lindiwe Greenwood","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12750","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12750","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mind-body medicine (MBM) is an evidence-based intervention associated with trauma and stressful events. The MBM intervention alleviates symptoms of work-related stress and builds resilience by utilizing self-care techniques facilitated in small group settings. Healthcare leaders who experienced traumatic stress through the COVID-19 pandemic may benefit from interventions aimed at their needs.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>We evaluated the effects of a peer support MBM intervention on perceived stress, resilience, well-being, and empathy for nurse leaders and compassionate care leaders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A pre-post intervention was conducted via 7 virtual and 2 on-site groups, recruiting from a large multihospital health system in the United States. Participants engaged in an 8-week program facilitated by a certified faculty group leader from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine and engaged in resilience skills building activities along with facilitated sharing. Validated instruments were used to measure outcomes at pre, post, 1 month, and 6 month follow-up intervals. Surveys included open-ended questions for qualitative feedback related to facilitators, barriers, and group experiences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventy-three leaders completed the MBM program, and 22 completed the four research surveys; all qualitative responses were included for feedback. Perceived stress decreased after the intervention (p < .008) and was maintained for 6 months post intervention (p < .005). Resilience increased after the intervention (p < .034) and for 1 month (p < .049) but decreased after 6 months. Qualitative responses showed that time and workload factors were the most significant barrier to participation, while the benefits included protected time with peers, learning well-being skills, and having a safe place to process emotions.</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>Healthcare leaders face unique challenges, including workplace trauma and crises. Interventions that support their stress response, resilience, and overall well-being should take into consideration the nature of their work, the balance of time demands, and the need for peer support to overcome barriers to sustainable interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"626-633"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478924","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":"Long-term effects of non-pharmacological interventions in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"DaeEun Lee, Haejung Lee, Misoon Lee, Gaeun Park","doi":"10.1111/wvn.12751","DOIUrl":"10.1111/wvn.12751","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Consistent diabetes control is crucial for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to prevent diabetic complications. Analyzing the long-term effects of non-pharmacological interventions can improve diabetes management.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To examine the long-term effects of non-pharmacological interventions in adolescents and young adults with T1D through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The searches, without any year limitations, were conducted in seven databases. Two reviewers independently performed data extraction and risk of bias assessments. The meta-analysis was conducted using the RevMan 5.4 program and R Studio. The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024503185).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 40 studies were included in the systematic review, of which 28 were included in the meta-analysis. Notably, non-pharmacological interventions were effective in improving glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 6 months and self-care at >12 months of follow-up. Subgroup analyses revealed that combined interventions encompassing self-care behavior management, education, and psychological interventions could enhance self-care. Additionally, a combination of face-to-face and telephonic communication was effective in improving HbA1c.</p><p><strong>Linking evidence to action: </strong>Non-pharmacological interventions are effective in improving HbA1c levels and self-care in adolescents and young adults undergoing long-term treatment. However, few studies have analyzed their effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors. Future studies should investigate the long-term effects of non-pharmacological interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":49355,"journal":{"name":"Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"665-677"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11655730/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577115","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}
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}