Nursing
Position Paper: Withholding and Withdrawing Life-support in Adults in Emergency Care
25 Sep, 2019 | 08:31h | UTC
I’ve Noticed a Change in My Colleague’s Behavior. What Should I Do?
24 Sep, 2019 | 07:46h | UTCI’ve noticed a change in my colleague’s behaviour. What should I do? – The BMJ (free) (via @brhospitalist)
Related Commentary on Twitter
ask. ask. ask. | I've noticed a change in my colleague's behaviour. What should I do? – BMJ https://t.co/99M8OOxBOD @medpedshosp
— Phil Boucher, MD (@philbouchermd) September 17, 2019
Satirical Post: “Joint Commission Loses Accreditation After Failing Joint Commission Survey”
22 Sep, 2019 | 22:56h | UTCJoint Commission Loses Accreditation After Failing Joint Commission Survey – GlomerBlog (free)
Source: MedPage Today
AAN Recommends People 65+ be Screened Yearly for Memory Problems
20 Sep, 2019 | 08:03h | UTCNews Release: AAN Recommends People 65+ be Screened Yearly for Memory Problems – American Academy of Neurology (free)
Original Recommendations: Quality improvement in neurology: Mild cognitive impairment quality measurement set – American Academy of Neurology (free PDF)
USPSTF Disagrees: USPSTF Draft Statement: Insufficient Evidence to Recommend Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults (free)
Less is More in Critical Care is Supported by Evidence-based Medicine
19 Sep, 2019 | 08:15h | UTCLess is more in critical care is supported by evidence-based medicine – Intensive Care Medicine (free for a limited period)
Related: Less is More: Ten Reasons for Considering to Discontinue Unproven Interventions (free commentaries)
Updated Good Practice Recommendations for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) in Adults and Children
18 Sep, 2019 | 10:14h | UTCCommentary: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: updated recommendations from the UK – Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (free)
Related: IDSA Guideline: Management of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Blood Culture Results Before and After Antimicrobial Administration in Patients with Severe Manifestations of Sepsis
18 Sep, 2019 | 10:12h | UTCBlood Culture Results Before and After Antimicrobial Administration in Patients with Severe Manifestations of Sepsis: A Diagnostic Study – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Initiating empirical therapy for sepsis reduces blood culture sensitivity – MedicalXpress (free) AND Study changes guidelines for sepsis management – University of Arizona College of Medicine (free)
WHO Campaign: First-ever World Patient Safety Day – September 17, 2019
17 Sep, 2019 | 08:35h | UTCWorld Health Organization Campaign on World Patient Safety Day (free resources)
News Release: WHO calls for urgent action to reduce patient harm in healthcare (free)
See also: Patient Safety Fact Sheet (free) 10 facts on patient safety (free) AND The Lancet Editorial: Patient safety: too little, but not too late (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Today is the first ever #WorldPatientSafetyDay.
No one should be harmed in health care.
Yet, every minute, 5 patients die because of unsafe care.
These deaths can be prevented – simple commitment can ensure safe care 🤝
More 👉 https://t.co/XfHSCYymkd #PatientSafety pic.twitter.com/6km24IUXfc— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 17, 2019
Review: Vaccines for Health Care Personnel
13 Sep, 2019 | 08:13h | UTCVaccines for Health Care Personnel – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)
Related: Immunization of Health-Care Personnel: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free) AND Vaccination of healthcare workers: A review – Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics (free)
Avoidance of Physical Restraint Use among Hospitalized Older Adults: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
12 Sep, 2019 | 07:54h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Twins, Triplets Have Higher Risk of Medical Mix-ups in Neonatal ICUs
10 Sep, 2019 | 01:12h | UTCTwins, triplets have higher risk of medical mix-ups in neonatal ICUs – Reuters (free)
Original Article: Risk of Wrong-Patient Orders Among Multiple vs Singleton Births in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units of 2 Integrated Health Care Systems – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Pressure Relieving Support Surfaces for Pressure Ulcer Prevention (PRESSURE 2): Clinical and Health Economic Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
10 Sep, 2019 | 01:13h | UTCCommentary: Finding an effective way to reduce pressure ulcers – University of Leeds (free)
Perspective: Schwartz Rounds—A Simple Way to Support Staff and Promote Compassionate Patient Care
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:18h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Observational Study Suggests Hearing Aids May Have a Role in Preventing Dementia and Depression in Older Adults
8 Sep, 2019 | 23:04h | UTCCan Hearing Aids Delay Time to Diagnosis of Dementia, Depression, or Falls in Older Adults? – Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Hearing aids linked to lower risk of dementia, depression and falls – University of Michigan (free) AND Hearing Aids May Reduce Risk of Depression, Anxiety, Dementia in Older Adults – Psychiatric News Alert (free)
WHO: Stronger Focus on Nutrition Within Health Services Could Save 3.7 million Lives by 2025
5 Sep, 2019 | 08:29h | UTCReport: Essential Nutrition Actions: mainstreaming nutrition throughout the life course – World Health Organization (free PDF)
News Release: Stronger focus on nutrition within health services could save 3.7 million lives by 2025 – World Health Organization (free)
Commentaries: Healthier Diets Key To Reducing Obesity And NCDs: Says New WHO Report – Health Policy Watch (free) AND 3.7 million lives could be saved by 2025 if health services ramp up nutrition actions: WHO – UN News (free)
Randomized Trial: Common Surgical Masks as Effective as More Expensive Tighter-fitting N95 Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Personnel
5 Sep, 2019 | 08:26h | UTCN95 Respirators vs Medical Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Personnel: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Respiratory Protection of Health Care Personnel to Prevent Respiratory Viral Transmission (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Outpatient study finds masks, respirators equally protective – CIDRAP (free) AND Surgical masks as good as respirators for flu and respiratory virus protection – UT Southwestern Medical Center (free)
Systematic Review: Comparative Effectiveness of Analgesics To Reduce Acute Pain in the Prehospital Setting
5 Sep, 2019 | 08:22h | UTCSee also: Full Report (free PDF) AND Evidence Summary (free PDF) AND Journal Citation in Prehospital Emergency Care (free)
#ESCCongress – Randomized Trial: A Community-based Comprehensive Intervention to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Hypertension
3 Sep, 2019 | 01:17h | UTCA community-based comprehensive intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk in hypertension (HOPE 4): a cluster-randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (free registration required)
Commentaries: Non-physician health workers lead new approach to lowering risk of world’s number one cause of death – The Lancet (free) AND Nonphysician, Community Intervention Curbs CV Risk Factors: HOPE 4 – TCTMD (free) AND It takes a community to lower cardiovascular risk – McMaster University (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Non-physician health workers lead new approach to lowering risk of world’s number 1 cause of death, #cardiovasculardisease: HOPE 4, cluster-randomised controlled trial
Presenting now at #ESCCongress & free to read with reg until Sept 10 #LancetCardiology https://t.co/XS3tjVbHSH pic.twitter.com/LxvqDeQrVS
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) September 2, 2019
How to Start an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Hospital
28 Aug, 2019 | 02:29h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
New on CMI>
Step by step guidance on how to start an antimicrobial stewardship programme in hospital.
Based on feedback from our readers, this article is now fully open-access.#IDTwitter
Link to the full paper:https://t.co/RJ7cwz65B0 pic.twitter.com/Kpng2tqBoW
— Clinical Microbiology and Infection (@CMIJournal) August 27, 2019
Meta-Analysis: Comparative Efficacy of Various Antimicrobial Lock Solutions for Preventing Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections
27 Aug, 2019 | 00:11h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Any Level of Physical Activity Decreases Risk of Premature Death
25 Aug, 2019 | 21:05h | UTCEditorial: Every step you take – The BMJ (free)
Commentaries: “Sit less—move more and more often”: all physical activity is beneficial for longevity – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND ‘Sit less, move more’ may be key advice for living longer – NHS Choices (free) AND Every Little Step Helps – Any Physical Activity Linked to Decreased Mortality – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Meta-Analysis: Maternal Influenza Vaccination is Not Associated with Harmful Effects on Birth Outcomes
20 Aug, 2019 | 08:24h | UTCRelated Research: Cohort Study: Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy Safe for Children and Mothers (free)
Related ACOG Guideline: Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy (free)
“maternal influenza vaccination is not associated with harmful effects on birth outcomes. The beneficial effects reported from previous studies on preterm birth, low birth weight, and fetal death could not be confirmed.”
Meta-Analysis: Global Incidence of Frailty and Prefrailty Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
20 Aug, 2019 | 08:20h | UTCCommentaries: The Dynamics of Frailty Among Older Adults – JAMA Network Open (free) AND Frailty is a medical condition, not an inevitable result of aging – Monash University (free)
Related: Best practice guidelines for the management of frailty: a British Geriatrics Society, Age UK and Royal College of General Practitioners report – Age and Ageing (free) AND A Review of Frailty Syndrome and Its Physical, Cognitive and Emotional Domains in the Elderly – Geriatrics (free) AND Frailty: Identifying elderly patients at high risk of poor outcomes – Canadian Family Physician (free)
Perspective: Early Discharge Hospital at Home
20 Aug, 2019 | 08:14h | UTCEarly discharge hospital at home – NEJM Catalyst (free)
Related: Interventions to Promote Early Discharge and Avoid Inappropriate Hospital (Re)Admission: A Systematic Review – International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (free) AND Early discharge hospital at home – Cochrane Library (free) AND Early discharge ‘hospital-at-home’ gives similar outcomes to in-patient care – NIHR Signal (free)
Study: Sick Hospital Workers Often Expose Patients to Contagious Illness
18 Aug, 2019 | 22:02h | UTCSick hospital workers often expose patients to contagious illness – Reuters (free)
Original Study: Which healthcare workers work with acute respiratory illness? Evidence from Canadian acute-care hospitals during 4 influenza seasons: 2010–2011 to 2013–2014 – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (free)
Related: Working While Sick: A Systematic Review of Infectious Illness Presenteeism (free)