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This study aimed to identify the therapeutic use of wine, in the period between 1701 and 1800, in Portugal, and characterize the nursing care in the preparation and administration of this therapy. The historical method was used. Data collection was done by consulting the primary sources in libraries, with especial emphasis on the library of the Royal Palace of Mafra. The ethical procedures of historical research were taken into account. Wine has been present in the life of man since its earliest days. It was an important element of life and festivities, but also a therapeutic element for the cure of diseases and preparation for eternity. During the eighteenth century it was widely used as a therapy for the treatment of different diseases, including aesthetic treatments. These preparations were carried out in the Boticas, and the nurses were in charge of its administration, as well as in charge of preparing the baths, sheets and cloths of herbs for the application of this medication. Therapy by wine was prescribed by the physician, prepared in the public pharmacies, or in the convents' nurseries, and administered by the nurses, who ensured the effectiveness of the treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: To identify sleep-promoting nursing interventions in hospitalized adults and older people., Background: Sleep is necessary for maintaining good physical and mental health, as well as a high quality of life. Hospitalization can significantly disrupt sleep patterns, which is an often-overlooked issue. Nurses are the main participants in promoting sleep in hospitalized patients., Methods: Systematic literature review based on the question: "What interventions can nurses implement to promote sleep in hospitalized adults and older people?". The research was conducted on April 4, 2023, in CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Science, filtering the articles published in the last 10 years. For a study to be included, it must feature adult or older participants, an intervention that aims to enhance sleep, and the research should have been conducted within a hospital setting. We followed the PRISMA flow diagram and analyzed the quality of the articles according to the Joanna Briggs Institute criteria for quality assessment. The results were subjected to a narrative synthesis., Results or Findings: Of the 712 articles found, 13 were selected. The sample encompasses 1975 participants. These selected articles emphasize educational and communicative interventions, dietary and sensory interventions, symptomatic and environmental control, daily activity planning, sleep assessment and documentation, and individualized nursing care., Discussion: There is a need for a systematic approach incorporating physical, psychosocial, and relational dimensions within the care context., Conclusion: It is necessary to raise the nurses' awareness of the factors that affect sleep experience and empower them to promote sleep in partnership with hospitalized patients., Implications for Nursing and Health Policy: Sleep interventions can be promoted by implementing hospital policies, including environmental modifications in the design and refurbishment of facilities and restricting nighttime patient transfers to reduce noise and disturbances. Encouraging research studies that explore the effectiveness of these interventions will further support the development of evidence-based policies aimed at improving sleep quality in hospitalized patients., (© 2024 The Author(s). International Nursing Review published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Council of Nurses.)