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WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT ON THE SUBJECT?: Alternative option was developed to improve care due to the increasing costs of care cost and the number of people diagnosed with dementia. Reminiscence therapy is a commonly implemented alternative option used in long-term care facilities. Reminiscence therapy is designed for cognitive decline that is also known as life review. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: Reminiscence therapy, known as psychosocial interventions in dementia care, can be used to assist people with dementia recollect prior events, activities, and experiences in order to improve their cognitive, mood, and overall well-being. Reminiscence therapy increased cognitive function and quality of life and reduced depressive and neuropsychiatric symptoms among people with dementia. Reminiscence therapy may be considered a useful non-pharmacological intervention for people with dementia living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. The development of a global standard protocol for the application of reminiscence therapy may be necessary for future randomized controlled trials (RCTs). ABSTRACT: Introduction Reminiscence therapy is an alternative to pharmaceutical intervention provided during long-term care, especially for individuals with dementia. However, the effects of reminiscence therapy in dementia care remain inconclusive. Aim The goal of this study is to examine the effects of reminiscence therapy implementation in people with dementia. Design Systematic literature review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Methods This study searched systematically using 6 databases. The eligibility criteria included patients with dementia, applied reminiscence therapy, randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental studies, and published in the English language. The PEDro scale was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. The meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to calculate the pooled effects of reminiscence therapy. Stata 16.0 was used for statistical analysis. Result A total of 29 studies met the eligibility criteria, including 3102 participants. Overall, reminiscence therapy increased cognitive functions and quality of life and decreased depression and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Implication for Practice Reminiscence therapy may be considered a useful non-pharmacological intervention for people with dementia living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. A standard protocol for reminiscence therapy may be necessary for future studies.

Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are non-pharmacological, cost-effective interventions developed to improve outcomes in patients with dementia; however, the effects remain inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to analyze the efficacy of AAIs for people with dementia. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed of English-language literature published from January 1, 2001, to July 3,2021, and indexed in the following databases: CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and PsycINFO. Intervention groups were people with dementia who received AAIs. Study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool. Among 10 included studies, significant differences in depression levels were identified between the intervention and control groups (p 0.001). No significant differences in cognitive function, neuropsychiatric syndrome, or independence in activities of daily living were observed between groups. Future research remains necessary to examine the effects of AAIs on depression during different stages of dementia. AAIs therapists may collaborate with healthcare workers to improve AAIs benefits.

BACKGROUND Studies have identified that nurse-led telephone health coaching benefited the continuity of care in patients with heart failure. However, the effect of nurse-led telephone health coaching remains inconclusive among the previous studies. AIM This review aimed to determine the effects of nurse-led telecoaching among patients with heart failure. DESIGN This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. This study was reported in accordance with the PRISMA guideline. METHODS Seven databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Cochrane library and Ovid) were electronically searched up to 20 October 2020. The eligibility criteria were a randomised controlled trial study on heart failure patients, with the intervention led by a nurse through telephone coaching. Two authors independently evaluated the methodological quality using the modified Jadad scale. The Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software version 3.0 with a random effect model was used to conduct a meta-analysis, and Begg's and Egger's tests were performed to assess publication bias. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis was carried out. RESULTS A total of 12 randomised controlled trials were met eligibility criteria and representing 1938 heart failure patients. The results showed that the nurse-led telecoaching significantly enhanced patients' self-care behaviour (SMD = .84, 95%CI [0.45-1.24], p

Background The role of robotic care has been studied because it may be a care option applicable to dementia care. However, the effects of robotic care in dementia care are still inconclusive. Aim To explore the span of the effects of robotic care intervention among patients with dementia. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods This study searched systematically using the following databases: Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PubMed, SocINDEX, UpToDate (OVID) and Web of Science. The eligibility criteria were patients with dementia, randomised controlled trials and publications in English. The PEDro scale was used to assess the methodological quality in the included studies. The meta-analysis was performed using a fixed-effects model to calculate the pooled effects of robotic care interventions. STATA 16.0 was used for statistical analysis. The results are reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Results A total of 15 studies met the eligibility criteria and included 1684 participants. Overall, the robotic care interventions had positive effects on agitation (SMD = 0.09; 95% CI [-0.22-0.33]), anxiety (SMD = -0.07; 95% CI [-0.42-0.28]), cognitive function (SMD = 0.16; 95% CI [-0.08-0.40]), depression (SMD = -0.35; 95% CI [-0.69-0.02]), neuropsychiatric symptoms (SMD = 0.16; 95% CI [-0.29-0.61]), total hours of sleep during daytime (SMD = -0.31; 95% CI [-0.55 to 0.07]) and quality of life (SMD = 0.24; 95% CI [-0.23-0.70]). Conclusion Robotic care intervention may be an effective and alternative intervention for improving the health outcomes for people with dementia. The robotic care effect on anxiety should be confirmed. Further studies may consider the frequency, duration of intervention and possible negative outcomes after robotic care interventions. Relevance to clinical practice As a non-pharmacological approach, nursing staff may consider the robotic care intervention in providing care for patients with dementia since this intervention has clinical benefits.

Interventions delivered using telehealth modalities are becoming standard practice with patient populations around the world, partly because of innovation necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic and partly due to improved infrastructure and comfort of providers, patients, and families, through technology. Though increasingly utilized, the effectiveness of telehealth interventions with families with dementia remains unclear. This gives rise to the need for investigation to develop telehealth interventions that are evidence based and not merely convenient tools. This current study is designed to systematically examine the impact and effectiveness of telehealth-delivered psychoeducational and behavioral interventions among persons with dementia and their caregivers.The design combines systematic review and meta-analysis.A total of eight databases were electronically accessed and searched as of November 16, 2021. Experimental studies identifying the results of telehealth interventions for persons with dementia and associated caregivers published in English have been reviewed in this study. Standardized mean differences (SMD) offering 95% confidence intervals (CI) were developed to pool the effect size using a random effects model (in this case, Stata 16.0). The Revised Cochrane Risk-of-Bias Tool for Randomized Trials (RoB-2) was used to analyze the study's methodological soundness.Nineteen cases met the eligibility criteria (including 1379 persons with dementia and 1339 caregivers). Overall, telehealth interventions demonstrated effects in the expected directions on depression (SMD -0.63; 95% degree of confidence intervals (CI) -0.88 to -0.38, p 0.001); and caregivers' perceived competency (SMD 0.27; 95% CI -0.05 to 0.50, p = 0.02). There were, however, no statistically significant effects observed on cognitive function or multiple aspects of quality of life for subjects.Telehealth interventions appear to effect a reduction in depression among persons diagnosed with dementia while improving the perceived competency of caregivers.The study's results could be used as evidence of the effectiveness of using telehealth for persons with dementia and their caregivers, including contextualizing where they are used (i.e., long-term care facilities, private homes, etc.), understanding the mechanisms in play (including intervention delivery and systems), and isolating and identifying mediating influences.

The prior events, information, and feelings that make up someone’s life or character are referred to as their experience. Some have had negative experiences, while others are glad to be able to work and contribute to the family’s economic wellbeing. This paper aimed to provide a snapshot of the experience of female migrant workers in Taiwan using a descriptive phenomenological methodology. According to the findings of the study, participants’ experiences included difficulty in communication, fulfilment, abuse, and adjustment to the culture. Many factors that cause migrant worker problems have emerged since the pre-placement of migrant workers in the country. That means that many factors will impact the experience of female migrant workers. Also, there are many variations of experience during working and normal life. Keywords: migrant worker, experience

Introduction Taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a daily necessity for people living with HIV but these individuals experience multiple barriers and challenges to medication adherence. Interventions to support medication adherence have yielded effects in the expected direction, but the extent to which telehealth or virtually delivered interventions to promote adherence are effective among people living with HIV/AIDS remains unknown. We aimed to address this knowledge gap and inform future research and practice that promotes the well-being of people living with HIV/AIDs through telehealth interventions addressing medication use. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted using the following databases: Academic Search Complete, Cochrane library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, OVID (UpToDate), and the Web of Science. Relevant full-text articles published through September 2021 were retrieved. The revised Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized trials was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. A meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to calculate the pooled effects of telehealth-assisted interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS. Stata 16.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results A total of 12 studies (N = 3557 participants) that used telehealth-assisted interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS were included. Telehealth interventions were found to increase the adherence to treatment (standardized mean difference [SMD]: 0.21; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.03 to 0.40), to reduce depressive symptoms (SMD: −2,74; 95% CI: −3.39 to −2.09), and to improve perceived quality of life (SMD: 0.74; 95% CI: 0.37 to 1.10). Discussion The meta-effects of telehealth-assisted interventions include significantly enhanced adherence to treatment, improved quality of life, and reduced depressive symptoms among people living with HIV/AIDS. These findings suggesting that delivering health management interventions remotely through telehealth-assisted modalities was both feasible and effective in yielding health benefits for people living with HIV/AIDS. Integrating telehealth-assisted interventions as a modality in HIV/AIDS care might support continuity of care and sustained well-being. Future research should evaluate telehealth intervention outcomes and examine mediating, moderating, or other tailorable variables affecting intervention effectiveness.

Introduction Telehealth interventions to advance adolescent sexual health have evolved and are being used to promote adolescent sexual health knowledge and healthy sexual behaviors. However, as this area of intervention modality expands, there is a need to pause and examine the effects of telehealth interventions on adolescent sexual health outcomes. Addressing this knowledge gap will inform researchers and practitioners on the current state of evidence of telehealth interventions and inform further intervention development and testing. This study aimed to explore the meta-effects of telehealth interventions on self-efficacy of using condoms, condom use practices, and sexually transmitted infection testing behaviors among adolescents. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials were conducted. Seven databases (Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, OVID (UpToDate), and Web of Science) were searched for relevant full-text articles from the inception to May 2021. The revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. A meta-analysis was performed using a random effects model to calculate the pooled effects of telehealth interventions for adolescents. Stata 16.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results A total of 15 studies ( N = 5499) that used telehealth interventions with adolescents were included in the analysis. Telehealth interventions were found to increase self-efficacy for condom use (standardized mean difference: 0.22; 95% confidence interval: 0.08–0.36), practice for condom use (standardized mean difference: 0.35; 95% confidence interval: 0.23–0.47), and being screened/tested for sexual transmitted infections (standardized mean difference: 0.61; 95% confidence interval: 0.31–0.92). Discussion Telehealth interventions show promise as effective intervention delivery solutions for improving self-efficacy and certain sexual health behaviors among adolescents. These telehealth strategies could be important alternatives to in-person visits to accessing sexual health information or services near where they live. Future research should consider testing telehealth strategies where there is evidence of impact to move the field forward.

This prospective study aimed to examine self-regulation’ changes (illness representations and coping strategies) and predictors of quality of life 3 months after hospital discharge. A total of 157 patients with extremity injuries from two hospitals in Indonesia completed the survey 3 months post-discharge. The results showed that patients demonstrated more positive illness representations, better coping strategies, and better quality of life 3 months post-discharge than prior discharge. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that patients’ symptom identity, personal control, and treatment control were significant predictors of quality of life 3 months after extremity injury. Patients with negative perceptions of their injury-related symptoms, personal control, and treatment control at hospital discharge were at higher risk of impaired quality of life 3 months post-discharge than those with positive perceptions. Therefore, clinicians should assess and modify patients’ illness representations before discharge from the hospital to achieve a better prognosis for post-injury quality of life.

Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) has been used to improve cognitive function and reduce negative emotions. However, the efficacy of CST among the dementia population remains inconclusive.To analyze the efficacy of the CST among people with dementia.Systematic review and meta-analysis.A systematic literature search was performed using the Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, OVID (UpToDate), and Web of Science databases from the inception to October 18, 2021. The revised Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized trials was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. A meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to calculate the pooled effects of CST. Stata 16.0 was used for statistical analysis.A total of 26 studies were included. Overall, CST increased cognitive function (standardized mean difference [SMD]: 0.97; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.66 to 1.28) and decreased depression (SMD: -0.18; 95% CI: -0.33 to -0.04). No significant effects were found for neuropsychiatric symptoms.Cognitive stimulation therapy effectively improves cognitive function and alleviates depression levels among people with mild-to-moderate dementia. Futures studies can consider a protocol combined with a rigorous study design to address the effects of CST.

Aim To identify the prevalence of mental health problems and sleep disturbances among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background As a future professional workforce, nursing students are expected to play a role in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic; however, physical and mental health problems may hinder their willingness to stay in the nursing profession. Evidence of the prevalence of the health problems among nursing students related to COVID-19 may allow educators to manage their students’ health problems and make them feel more positive about their future careers. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. This study was prospectively registered with PROSPERO. Data sources Databases, including CINAHL, Embase, PubMed and Web of Science, were searched for all related journal articles, from database inception to June 29, 2021, published between 2020 and 2021. Methods This review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines using a PICOS search strategy. A DerSimonian–Laird random-effects model was used to estimate the prevalence and potential heterogeneity among the selected studies using the Cochran Q statistic and I-square test. Publication bias was assessed using the Egger intercept test. Results Seventeen studies were included in the meta-analysis, representing 13,247 nursing students. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of four health problems and sleep disturbances were identified. The health problem with the highest prevalence in nursing students was depression (52%). Other COVID-19-related health problems were fear (41%), anxiety (32%) and stress (30%) and sleep disturbances (27%). Conclusions The findings from this study showed that strategies are necessary to manage nursing students’ teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic or similar future situations. Our results suggest that preparing modified distance learning might reduce the prevalence of health problems related to the educational process. In addition, providing regular mental health assessments or online mental health services to students may improve their mental health and increase their well-being. Nursing education policies regarding clinical practice remain to be formulated to ensure the achievement of competencies to support future careers while considering the mental readiness and safety of students.

Gaps between theory and clinical practice represent challenges for nursing students during their learning processes. Providing simulation technology-based learning for nursing students is essential for modern nurse education, but evidence of efficacy remains scarce.To determine the effects of simulation technology-based learning for nursing students.A systematic review and meta-analysis.This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Five databases (CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Web of Science) were electronically searched through May 30, 2021. Eligibility criteria included nursing students, simulated technology-based learning as the primary intervention, and randomised controlled trials or quasi-experimental studies published in English. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated by the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Version 3.0 was used to conduct a meta-analysis using the random-effects model. Begg's and Egger's tests were performed to assess publication bias, and sensitivity analysis performed using a remove one study method.A total of 17 studies were included in this study. Simulated technology-based learning significantly increased nursing student knowledge acquisition (standard mean difference [SMD]: 0.72, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.25-1.18, p 0.001), enhanced student's confidence (SMD: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.02-0.99, p = 0.043), and increased student's satisfaction in learning (SMD: 0.81, 95% CI: 0.61-1.00, p 0.001). Subgroup analyses showed that receiving simulation by manikins simulator had a greater effect on knowledge acquisition (SMD: 1.01, 95% CI: 0.27-1.74, p = 0.007).Simulation technology use may meet the expectations of undergraduate nursing students and prepare them for clinical practice, representing an opportunity to fill gaps between theory and clinical practice while simultaneously developing new teaching scenarios.

Background Case management has been developed and suggested as a method for improving the quality of dementia care by optimising care service and delivery using a feasible and cost-effective approach. However, the effects of case management for improving dementia care remain inconclusive. Aim To analyse the efficacy of case management interventions for people with dementia and their carers. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods This study conducted a systematic review of the literature from January 1, 2002, to March 15, 2021, indexed in the following databases: Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, OVID, and Web of Science. Intervention studies examining patients with dementia and their carers published in the English language were included. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated using the PEDro scale. The meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to calculate the pooled standardised mean difference (SMD) of case management intervention outcomes for both people with dementia (cognitive function, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and quality of life) and their carers (carer burden). Stata 16.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results A total of eight studies met the eligibility criteria for this study. The results of the quantitative analysis, ranging from 6 to 18 months, showed no significant effect on cognitive function, quality of life over 12 months and longer, and carer burden over time between groups with and without intervention. However, significant improvements were observed for neuropsychiatric symptoms over 12 months and longer and quality of life at six months in the case management group. Conclusion Case management appears to have the potential to improve the health outcomes among people with dementia. However, these conclusions are limited due to the lack of conducted studies. Future work examining intervention outcomes remains necessary to explore the effects of interventions on the mental and physical wellbeing of carers.

Background:In Indonesia, maternal health care services are widely available, aiming to improve health and survival among mothers. However, these services remain underutilised, and its determining factor was unknown. This study sought to identify determinant factors of maternal healthcare services utilisation among Indonesian mothers.Methods:This population-based cross-sectional study leveraged the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey data. A total of 12,033 mothers aged from 15 to 49 years who had a live birth in the five years preceding the survey were included in the analysis. Multivariable logistic regressions were used to identify the determinant factors.Results:Approximately 93.44% of the mothers had adequate antenatal care, 83.73% had a delivery at the healthcare facility, and 71.46% received postnatal care. The mother’s age and household wealth index were the typical determinants of all maternal healthcare services. Determinants of antenatal care visits were husband’s occupational status, the number of children, and access to the healthcare facility. Next, factors that drive mothers’ delivery at the healthcare facility were the mother’s education level, husband’s educational level, and residential area. The use of postnatal care was determined by the mother’s occupational status, husband’s educational level, number of children, wealth index, access to the healthcare facility, and residential area.Conclusions: The utilisation of each maternal healthcare service was determined by various socio-structural and intermediary determinants, but the mother’s age and household wealth index were emerged as the typical determinants of all maternal healthcare services. Providing maternal healthcare services that are adjusted and tuned with these socio determinant factors may ensure that mothers can adequately utilise each service.

Background Healthcare workers are at high risk of developing mental health issues during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, there is a need for a full picture of mental health problems with comprehensive analysis among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective This review aimed to systematically identify the mental health problems among healthcare workers in various countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods A systematic literature search was performed of the following databases: PubMed, Academic Search Complete, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Web of Science, MEDLINE Complete, and SocINDEX. The last date of our search was November 2, 2020. We included all cohort, case–control and cross-sectional studies and used the Joanna Briggs Institute tool to assess their quality. A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize the pooled prevalence of mental health problems using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was measured using the I2 statistic and Egger's test was used to assess publication bias. Results A total of 38 studies were identified that reported the mental health problems of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The distribution of healthcare workers analyzed in this review included 27.9% doctors, 43.7% nurses, and 7.0% allied health workers. The pooled prevalence of mental health problems for post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and distress was 49% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 22–75%), 40% (95% CI: 29–52%), 37% (95% CI: 29–45%), and 37% (95% CI: 25–50%), respectively. Conclusion This review yielded evidence that estimated the global prevalence of mental health problems among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Post-traumatic stress disorder was the most common mental health disorder reported by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by anxiety, depression, and distress. Additional studies remain necessary to assess the appropriate management strategies for treating and preventing mental health disorders among healthcare workers during the pandemic.