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Section edited by Bridget Johnston
This section concerns all aspects of evidence-based knowledge to inform and transform nursing practice in all settings, and includes original research studies, systematic or integrative reviews, meta-analyses reporting advances relevant to best nursing practice.
Research article
Over the past few years, the complexity of the health care system in which nurses are required to practice has increased considerably, magnifying the need for excellent professionals with a specific set of kno...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:45
Published on: 10 August 2017
Research article
Few studies have empirically investigated factors that define residential aged care units that are perceived as being highly person-centred. The purpose of this study was to explore factors characterising resi...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:44
Published on: 10 August 2017
Research article
Alarms in the critical areas are an important component of most of the machines as they alert nurses on the change in the patients’ condition. Most patients in the critical care units cannot speak for themselv...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:41
Published on: 25 July 2017
Research article
Quality of life in persons with dementia is, in large part, dependent on the quality of care they receive. Investigating both subjective and objective aspects of quality of care may reveal areas for improvemen...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:39
Published on: 14 July 2017
Research article
Caregiving by family members of elderly with chronic conditions is currently intensifying in the context of an aging population and health care reform in the Netherlands. It is essential that nurses have atten...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:37
Published on: 11 July 2017
Research article
The purpose of this article is to engage clinicians in a dialogue about ideas on how to provide more specific, contextually relevant, practical and culturally tailored diabetes self-management recommendations ...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:36
Published on: 6 July 2017
Research article
Peripheral Intravenous cannula (IV) is the most common vascular access device used to administer medications with the exception of medication or fluid with high or low PH or hyperosmolarity which may cause sev...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:33
Published on: 15 June 2017
Research article
Dysphagia is common after stroke and represents a major risk factor for developing aspiration pneumonia. Early detection can reduce the risk of pulmonary complications and death. Despite the fact that evidence...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:27
Published on: 2 June 2017
Research article
Responding to older people’s distress by acknowledging or encouraging further discussion of emotions is central to supportive, person-centred communication, and may enhance home care outcomes and thereby promo...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:24
Published on: 16 May 2017
Research article
An increasingly older population, improved diagnostics and treatment increase the number of older cancer survivors, thus more than 60% of those affected by cancer are over the age of 65. Symptom relief and the...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:18
Published on: 20 April 2017
Research article
There is a shortage of registered nurses in the European Union (EU), and job dissatisfaction and perceived high work–family conflict have been identified as causes of nursing staff turnover. Reducing work hour...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:16
Published on: 4 April 2017
Research article
In the healthcare sector, we often come across the burnout syndrome. It is an occupational syndrome which causes, physical and emotional exhaustion. More information is needed on the dangers of burnout and how...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:15
Published on: 23 March 2017
Research article
Antibiotic overuse causes antibiotic resistance, one of the most important threats to human health. Older adults, particularly those in nursing homes, often receive antibiotics when they are not indicated.
BMC Nursing 2017 16:12
Published on: 11 March 2017
Research article
Older patients in hospital may be unable to maintain hydration by drinking, leading to intravenous fluid replacement, complications and a longer length of stay. We undertook a systematic review to describe cli...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:4
Published on: 17 January 2017
Research article
Dyspnea (breathing discomfort) is a common and distressing symptom. Routine assessment and documentation can improve management and relieve suffering. A major barrier to routine dyspnea documentation is the co...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:3
Published on: 14 January 2017
Study protocol
Psychiatric nurses are aware of the importance of the therapeutic relationship in psychiatric units. Nevertheless, a review of the scientific evidence indicates that theoretical knowledge alone is insufficient...
BMC Nursing 2017 16:1
Published on: 11 January 2017
Research article
The role of the school nurse is complex with many possible elements identified by previous research. The aim of this study is to understand perceptions of the role of the school nurse in order to support schoo...
BMC Nursing 2016 15:73
Published on: 30 December 2016
Research article
Universal exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months is estimated to reduce infant mortality by 13–15% (9 million) in resource poor countries. Although 97% of women initiate breastfeeding in Tanzania...
BMC Nursing 2016 15:72
Published on: 30 December 2016
Research article
Nutritional care is a basic human right for all people. Nevertheless, undernourishment is known to be a frequent and serious health care problem among elderly hospitalized patients in Western Europe. Nutrition...
BMC Nursing 2016 15:70
Published on: 1 December 2016
Research article
Pressure ulcer prevention is a critical patient safety indicator for acute care hospitals. An innovative pressure ulcer prevention care bundle targeting patient participation in their care was recently tested ...
BMC Nursing 2016 15:64
Published on: 21 November 2016
