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The article focuses on the implementation of a four-day workweek, exemplified by the experience of Cristina Lara-Agudelo, a 26-year-old manager at a nonprofit in Denver. It mentions that the pilot program's aim to complete 40 hours of work in 32 hours while maintaining full-time salaries, as well as Lara-Agudelo's personal pursuits during her free Fridays, such as learning to snowboard and visiting multiple national parks.

A recent study from Umea University explores the experience of medical and nursing students in interprofessional team training via telemedicine. The research highlights the importance of incorporating telemedicine into medical and nursing education to enhance teamwork skills. The study identifies key themes such as challenging leadership dynamics, adapting to new settings, and developing effective communication strategies in remote team settings. This research underscores the growing significance of telemedicine in healthcare education as technology continues to advance. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Universidad de Valparaiso conducted a study to adapt and validate the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety questionnaire for a Chilean hospital. The study involved translating and culturally adapting the questionnaire, reducing the number of dimensions and questions while maintaining high reliability and validity. The adapted questionnaire aims to improve patient safety conditions and care practices in Chilean hospitals, benefiting clinical administrators and nursing staff. This research provides a valuable tool for future nursing research and policy enhancement in Chilean healthcare settings. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the University of Plymouth examined the impact case studies submitted to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 to identify the nursing contribution and involvement of nurses in research teams. The research found that some nursing research remains hidden in other disciplines, and there is a persistent failure to involve nurse researchers in topics relevant to nursing. The study highlights the importance of reputation and the limited benefits of transdisciplinary research for nurse researchers. For more information, the full article can be accessed in the Journal of Research in Nursing. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Antwerp highlights the importance of assembling well-balanced care teams in order to deliver patient-centered healthcare. The research conducted a systematic scoping review of literature from 2009 to 2022 and identified 35 factors that significantly influence the work environment, team performance, nursing outcomes, and patient outcomes. These factors were categorized into nine key domains, including workload, leadership, team composition, stress and demands, professional relationships, safety, logistics and ergonomics, autonomy and responsibility, and transparency and task clearness. Policymakers and decision-makers can use these findings to improve patient care and nursing job satisfaction by making strategic adjustments in these domains. The report also emphasizes the need for further research to fill knowledge gaps and optimize care team composition. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by the University of Southern Florida explores the implementation of prebriefing concepts in simulation and nursing practice to promote psychological safety and better professional and team development in healthcare environments. The researchers suggest that nurse educators and leaders can use prebriefing plans and psychological safety to enhance communication and learning, creating safer clinical environments. Incorporating a standard prebriefing method throughout the clinical setting may decrease stress and anxiety among the nursing team and promote a psychologically safe working environment. The research has been peer-reviewed and can be found in the Nursing Clinics of North America journal. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from researchers at the University of Connecticut highlights the importance of palliative care competence in nursing education. The report emphasizes that nursing knowledge and proficiency in primary palliative care are critical for all nurses. The researchers identified key elements for nursing educators to consider when designing practical primary palliative care simulations, including choosing modalities, assessing resources, and creating opportunities for difficult conversations with interprofessional team engagement. The simulations developed according to best practice standards provide effective practical experience in palliative care, allowing learners to develop the knowledge and skills essential for nursing competence. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the Faculty of Education focused on developing strategies to include student nurses in private hospital nursing teams. The study used a qualitative approach in three phases, involving reflective journals, analysis techniques, and data coding. The research identified themes such as responsibilities, support needs, recognition, conflict, and communication issues. The study concluded that unit managers play a crucial role in fostering inclusivity, which can improve workplace wellness, patient outcomes, and student nurse retention. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by the University of Valparaiso in Chile aimed to evaluate patient safety culture from the perspective of nursing teams in a public hospital. The study involved 259 nurses and nursing assistants from 13 medical-surgical units. The research found that communication and receptivity were the best-evaluated aspects of patient safety culture, while the support administrators provide for patient safety was the worst. The study identified a shortage of resources as a major weakness in improving patient safety. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Chongqing Medical University in China examined the impact of a sports medicine team-based nursing model on self-care, medication compliance, and quality of life among athletes with chronic diseases. The study randomly assigned 200 athletes with chronic conditions to either a control group or an observation group. The observation group received integrated care from doctors, nurses, and other healthcare specialists, while the control group received routine care. The results showed that the observation group experienced significant improvements in self-health awareness, self-care skills, self-concept, self-responsibility, medication compliance, and overall quality of life compared to the control group. The researchers concluded that this approach not only improves health outcomes but also strengthens the athlete-patient relationship, suggesting its potential for broader clinical application in sports medicine. [Extracted from the article]

A clinical trial is being conducted by a homecare organization in the Netherlands to determine the impact of the Palliative Reasoning (PR) methodology on the quality of life and symptom burden of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones receiving palliative care services at home. The trial will involve training twenty nursing teams in the PR methodology and comparing their outcomes to twenty control teams. Participants must be diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, living at home, and experiencing symptoms. The study is registered under the NCT06434545 identifier and is expected to be completed by July 2026. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh explored the experiences of trainee advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) who received support and supervision from clinical practice facilitators (CPFs) within a Hospital at Night (H@N) team. The study found that CPFs, who are experienced ANPs with additional training in practice assessment and learner feedback, are well-suited to meet the needs of trainees. The research emphasizes the importance of organizational commitment in ensuring that ANPs are able to provide support and supervision for future trainees. The study's findings were published in the British Journal of Nursing. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted in Portugal, Austria, and Spain aimed to evaluate the impact of determining arterial stiffness in community pharmacies (CPh) on the management of hypertension (HTN). The study, called TOGETHER, involved offering blood pressure measurement and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to 1260 subjects entering CPh. The results of the study will compare HTN control between a usual care group and an experimental care group that includes the assessment of early vascular aging (EVA). The study aims to improve collaboration and develop a team-based approach to HTN care between CPh and primary care (PC) doctors. [Extracted from the article]

A new startup, In-House Health, aims to tackle inefficiencies in hospital staff management through a technology-based approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study conducted by Universitas Negeri Padang aimed to identify factors influencing nurse compliance in monitoring infusion fluids in hospitals. The research found significant correlations between age, education, career path level, and knowledge. However, there was no significant relationship between the length of work experience and nurse compliance. The study recommends that nurses receive additional training focused on the monitoring of infusion fluids to improve compliance with established procedures and enhance the quality of care. The research suggests that targeted training could reduce instances of complaints related to mismatched patient needs. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran aimed to investigate the factors affecting nursing work teams in teaching hospitals affiliated with the university. The study involved 267 nurses who were selected using random sampling. The researchers used a questionnaire to collect data on nurses' demographic characteristics and factors affecting work teams. The results showed that team goals and personality traits had the highest and lowest mean scores, respectively. The study also found that the effectiveness of work teams was inversely related to the number of shifts and directly related to employment in intensive care units. Based on these findings, the researchers suggested several strategies to enhance the effectiveness of nursing work teams, including hiring adequate staff, establishing a system for determining work shifts based on nurses' opinions, and providing rewards for effective work teams. [Extracted from the article]

New data make a financial case for splitting up nursing teams or hiring assistant nurse managers to shoulder nurse leaders' burden. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Hashemite University in Zarqa, Jordan explored the relationship between nursing leaders' humility leadership and the psychological safety of nursing team members. The study found that there was no significant association between humility leadership and psychological safety. However, the participants reported that psychological safety was borderline, indicating that different types of leadership may impact the psychological safety of nursing team members. The researchers suggest that further research is needed with a larger and more diverse sample to better understand this relationship across different cultures. The study emphasizes the importance of nursing leaders' efforts to establish psychologically safe work environments and promote inclusivity and civility. [Extracted from the article]

Hackensack University Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, has achieved Magnet(R) designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the seventh consecutive time. This designation is recognized as the gold standard of nursing excellence, with only 9.4% of hospitals in the United States receiving it. Hackensack University Medical Center is known for its nursing excellence and has received seven Magnet(R) designations from the ANCC. The hospital's commitment to maintaining a culture of excellence is reflected in this recognition. [Extracted from the article]

The first black matron (someone who leads a team of nurses) in the history of the NHS has been honoured with a special plaque. Daphne Steele, who was born in Guyana, arrived in the UK in 1951 and completed nursing training. In 1964, she became matron at St Winifred's, a maternity hospital (specialising in childbirth) in Ilkley, England, which is where the plaque has been unveiled. Robert Steele, her son, said she would have been "speechless".Daphne Steele [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the University of Zaragoza in Spain have developed and validated a questionnaire to measure patient experience in relation to nursing care during hospital stays. The questionnaire contains 17 items grouped into 5 dimensions, including interrelations, nursing care, information during hospital stay, information about patient's rights, and discharge information. The tool has been found to have adequate validity and reliability and can be used to identify areas for improvement in hospital nursing care and as an instrument in the management and supervision of nursing teams. This research provides a valuable tool for assessing patient experience with nursing professionals in the Spanish healthcare setting. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted in Puducherry, India, explored the effectiveness of Team Based Learning (TBL) in nursing education. The study found that TBL helped develop important skills such as communication, accountability, and teamwork among nursing students. The research used a quantitative approach with a descriptive research design, and all 50 first-year B.Sc Nursing students were included in the study. The findings indicated that students who participated in TBL sessions felt it was beneficial, actively engaged in team discussions, and took responsibility for their team's success. The study concluded that TBL was more effective than other conventional methods of teaching. For more information, readers can refer to the International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro explores the role of palliative care in heart failure and the attitudes and practices of nurses in this area. The study involved an integrative literature review, which identified 14 relevant studies published in the last five years. The findings suggest that nurses play a crucial role in symptom control, promoting comfort and well-being, providing comprehensive care, facilitating effective communication, and timely evaluation for palliative care. However, the study also highlights the need for further research on the specific practices and actions implemented by the nursing team. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Comenius University in Slovakia explored the concept of professionalism in nursing from the perspective of nurse managers. The study found that professionalism is a complex phenomenon influenced by factors such as background, attitudes of nurses, teamwork, shortage of nurses, dominance of medicine, and lack of respect for the nursing profession. The researchers concluded that nurse managers should support and guide novice nurses, promote teamwork, and improve the social status and recognition of nurses in society. The full article can be accessed for free through the provided link. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra aimed to determine the level of teamwork and factors influencing teamwork in selected hospitals in the Slovak Republic. The study included 207 nurses from 12 departments of three district hospitals. The nurses evaluated the level of teamwork as less than ideal, with the best-rated subscale being the shared mental model and the worst-rated subscale being team orientation. Differences in teamwork level were found based on unit type, education, number of hours worked, number of overtime hours, and perceived staff adequacy. The study concluded that regularly assessing teamwork levels can help identify strengths and weaknesses in nursing teams, leading to targeted measures for improving teamwork and team functioning. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland evaluated a newly developed flipped-classroom course on interprofessional practice in healthcare for medical students. The course, which incorporated experience- and case-based learning as well as interactions with other health professionals, was well-received by students. The evaluation revealed that the flipped-classroom concept, individual workshadowing with nurses, and live sessions with interprofessional teaching-learning teams were key factors in the course's success. The course structure and teaching-learning methods have the potential to serve as a template for interprofessional course development in other institutions. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland explored the importance of nursing teamwork in promoting patient-centered care. The study focused on Korean nurses and found that higher levels of teamwork were associated with improved patient-centered care. Nurses in units with higher teamwork levels tended to work fewer hours and have more adequate staffing. The study suggests that enhancing nursing teamwork through education, training, and creating a supportive working environment can be an effective strategy for improving patient-centered care. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare discusses the factors that contribute to stress and job satisfaction among home care nurses. The study found that higher levels of direct care time and interruptions were associated with increased stress, while higher levels of time pressure, role conflicts, and disruptions in the workday were associated with lower job satisfaction. On the other hand, higher levels of care continuity and autonomy were associated with higher job satisfaction. The study highlights the need for strategies to address the nursing shortage in home care, such as promoting autonomous planning of work and fostering good cooperation within teams. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report discusses research conducted at the Medical University of Graz in Austria on the quality improvement of multi-professional primary health care units (PCUs). The research aimed to address the low response to quality indicator surveys and the difficulty in understanding the concept of quality indicators among PCU teams. The researchers implemented workshops in ten PCUs, allowing teams to reflect on organizational processes and identify strengths, weaknesses, and actions for improvement. The workshops proved beneficial in generating practical actions for quality improvement and enhancing the teams' understanding of quality indicators. The findings and actions identified in this research are transferable to other primary care settings and countries. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by Charite University of Medicine Berlin explores the implications of international nurse migration to Germany. The research examines the challenges faced by care teams in integrating immigrant nurses who may be more highly qualified than their long-established colleagues. The study highlights the ongoing negotiation of nursing roles and responsibilities in Germany, particularly in relation to basic care. The research concludes that the increasing proportion of migrant nurses in Germany accelerates discussions on nursing and emphasizes the need to address conflicts within care teams. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Central Nervous System Diseases and Conditions; Clinical Research; Clinical Trials and Studies; Craniocerebral Trauma; Health and Medicine; Multiple Trauma EN Central Nervous System Diseases and Conditions Clinical Research Clinical Trials and Studies Craniocerebral Trauma Health and Medicine Multiple Trauma 1468 1468 1 10/16/23 20231016 NES 231016 2023 OCT 16 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Clinical Trials Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in craniocerebral trauma. For more information on this research see: Effect of Implementation of the Rapid Response Nursing Team On Outcome Multiple Trauma(Head Trauma And Penetrate Trauma): A clinical trial. mraqbt prstary w mamayy abn syna, 2023,31(3):165-174. [Extracted from the article]

The surgical staff are recommended to use integrated gown-glove units to reduce the risk of contamination of gowns and gloves used for surgery." The contaminated area of gloves was 0.06(+-)0.24 mm2 for the integrated gown-glove unit method and 2.26(+-) 5.87 mm2 for the closed gown and gloves wearing method (P= 0.03). The intervention group wore sterile, integrated gown-glove units, whereas the control group wore separate gowns and gloves using the closed technique. [Extracted from the article]

The news correspondents report that additional information may be obtained from Liliana Antoniolli, Federal University Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rs, Brazil. Keywords: Porto Alegre; Brazil; South America; Nursing; Clinical Research; Clinical Trials and Studies; Health and Medicine; Hospitals EN Porto Alegre Brazil South America Nursing Clinical Research Clinical Trials and Studies Health and Medicine Hospitals 639 639 1 09/11/23 20230911 NES 230911 2023 SEP 11 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cardiovascular Week -- Current study results on Health and Medicine - Nursing have been published. [Extracted from the article]

For more information on this research see: Exploring the competencies of operating room nurses in mobile surgical teams based on the Onion Model: a qualitative study. Keywords: Health and Medicine; Nursing EN Health and Medicine Nursing 870 870 1 08/21/23 20230827 NES 230827 2023 AUG 27 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- Investigators publish new report on nursing. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Nursing; Nursing Care; Patient Care EN Health and Medicine Nursing Nursing Care Patient Care 7528 7528 1 08/14/23 20230818 NES 230818 2023 AUG 18 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Data detailed on nursing have been presented. Therefore, focusing on planning interventions on teamwork improvement can lead ICU nurses to improve moral sensitivity, lower missed nursing care, and promote the quality of patient care.". [Extracted from the article]

Florianopolis, Brazil, South America, Health and Medicine, Hospitals, Mental Health, Psychiatric, Psychiatry Keywords: Florianopolis; Brazil; South America; Health and Medicine; Hospitals; Mental Health; Psychiatric; Psychiatry EN Florianopolis Brazil South America Health and Medicine Hospitals Mental Health Psychiatric Psychiatry 199 199 1 08/07/23 20230807 NES 230807 2023 AUG 7 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Researchers detail new data in Health and Medicine. Keywords for this news article include: Florianopolis, Brazil, South America, Health and Medicine, Hospitals, Mental Health, Psychiatric, Psychiatry, Federal University Catarina (UFSC). [Extracted from the article]

This depart-ment uses a centralized nursing team that manages all patients enrolled in RPM programs. Keywords: Cincinnati; State:Ohio; United States; North and Central America; CDC and FDA; Pediatrics EN Cincinnati State:Ohio United States North and Central America CDC and FDA Pediatrics 1307 1307 1 07/03/23 20230707 NES 230707 2023 JUL 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pediatrics Week -- Researchers detail new data in CDC and FDA. [Extracted from the article]

This is Patheous Health's second acquisition since 2020 and expands the company's mobile dysphagia imaging and education service to eighteen states. Deglutition Disorders, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostics and Screening, Digestive System Diseases and Conditions, Dysphagia, Gastroenterology, Health and Medicine, Mergers and Acquisitions, Patheous Health, Pathology Keywords: Deglutition Disorders; Diagnostic Imaging; Diagnostics and Screening; Digestive System Diseases and Conditions; Dysphagia; Gastroenterology; Health and Medicine; Mergers and Acquisitions; Patheous Health; Pathology EN Deglutition Disorders Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostics and Screening Digestive System Diseases and Conditions Dysphagia Gastroenterology Health and Medicine Mergers and Acquisitions Patheous Health Pathology 363 363 1 06/05/23 20230605 NES 230605 2023 JUN 5 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Gastroenterology Week -- Patheous Health, a leader in dysphagia healthcare, announced the acquisition of Carolina Speech Pathology, LLC, the largest U.S. provider of mobile fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallow ("FEES") study services. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Nursing Care; Patient Care; Quality of Care EN Health and Medicine Nursing Care Patient Care Quality of Care 1177 1177 1 05/29/23 20230602 NES 230602 2023 JUN 2 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Fresh data on agriculture are presented in a new report. Therefore, nursing managers should make efforts to manage team effectiveness in nursing units to improve nurse-reported quality of care.". [Extracted from the article]

SOURCE Texas Children's Hospital https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=DA77622&Transmission Id=202304211030PR NEWS USPR DA77622&DateId=20230421 https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1529237/TCH Pref Vert Lockup 4c Logo.jpg Keywords for this news article include: Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital. Keywords: Hospitals; Pediatrics; Texas Children's Hospital EN Hospitals Pediatrics Texas Children's Hospital 6055 6055 1 05/02/23 20230505 NES 230505 2023 MAY 5 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pediatrics Week -- Texas Children's Hospital is proud to recognize its talented nursing team and world-renowned physicians who consistently deliver an extraordinary quality of patient care to receive Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence for the fifth consecutive year. [Extracted from the article]

Jerusalem, Israel, Asia, Genomics and Genetics, Health and Medicine, Palliative Care, Palliative and Supportive Care, Patient Care, Pediatrics Keywords for this news article include: Asia, Israel, Jerusalem, Pediatrics, Patient Care, Palliative Care, Health and Medicine, Genomics and Genetics, Palliative and Supportive Care. Keywords: Jerusalem; Israel; Asia; Genomics and Genetics; Health and Medicine; Palliative Care; Palliative and Supportive Care; Patient Care; Pediatrics EN Jerusalem Israel Asia Genomics and Genetics Health and Medicine Palliative Care Palliative and Supportive Care Patient Care Pediatrics 472 472 1 03/23/23 20230324 NES 230324 2023 MAR 25 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pediatrics Week -- New research on Genomics and Genetics is the subject of a report. [Extracted from the article]

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from University of North Carolina: "Most of the research on the ergonomic safety of nurses is conducted utilizing survey methodology, which may not provide accurate data. More specifically, 13 (11%) of the surgical procedures had at least one perioperative nurse observed in a position of at-risk behavior, and a total of 15 (12.5%) individual perioperative nurses performed at least one at-risk behavior.". [Extracted from the article]

Trials are a type of research study that can help guidedecisions about the best treatment, care and support for both residents(and their families and friends) and care home staff. Health and Medicine - Nursing and Residential Care Investigators publish new report on nursing and residential care. [Extracted from the article]

The United Health Foundation is teaming up with the American Nurses Foundation to address nurse burnout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses developments in the health care sector worldwide, particularly in New Zealand, as of April 2014. It focuses on the models of care, including task-based nursing, the philosophically-driven primary nursing model, and the team nursing model. It also features the use of health care assistants (HCA), New Zealand Nurses Organisation researcher, Doctor Jill Clendon, and Professor Jenny Carryer of the College of Nurses Aotearoa. INSETS: Nurses want to shower their patient;Team model shaken, showered, shifted & survive.