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Experts suggest how 6 research articles can be used in nursing practice.
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Burnout in hospice and palliative care nurses is a growing issue, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, few studies have focused specifically on burnout in this population. A scoping review was undertaken to identify what is known about burnout among hospice and palliative care nurses, and to unify disparate findings. Analysis of eight articles revealed three overarching categories: personal factors, organizational/workplace factors, and nursing professional development factors. Each category was then divided into three cross-cutting subcategories: contributory and noncontributory factors, mitigating factors, and workplace issues. Recommendations for individuals include self-care as well as self-awareness of intrinsic characteristics that can predispose one to burnout. Within the workplace, leaders are challenged to support evidence-based practice and ongoing education. Role modeling positive communication skills, effective conflict mitigation, responsiveness, promotion of equity, and workplace commitment also help to create a culture of wellness. Nursing professional development may aid in resilience-building, and promotion of self-efficacy, self-confidence, and assertiveness. Although all identified recommendations were derived from the literature, no interventional studies have been conducted to test the effects of suggested interventions. Future research should include interventional studies as well as qualitative research to capture nuanced experiences of burnout in hospice and palliative care nurses.
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Inequities between nursing workforce supply and demand continue to challenge nurse executives in creating the vision for a postpandemic nursing workforce. Health system's workforce redesign strategies must prioritize the changing needs of the multigenerational workforce to maximize the available supply of nurses willing to remain in the workforce. A test of a newly designed flexible workforce framework, aimed to meet the needs of the multigenerational workforce, resulted in increased fill rates and decreased costs of labor.
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Critical assessment of blood results is pivotal to a patient’s management. Advanced practice involves autonomous consultation and diagnostic reasoning. The field of haematology is often an area that colleagues find daunting. But with a systematic review and analysis of results, differential diagnosis and plans for treatment or referral can be made. This is the second article in a two-part series. The first article in this two-part series examined history taking in patients with suspected haematological disease. This article will discuss common derangement in blood results and the significance relating to patient management, considering latest evidence and guidelines.
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Nurses can use this tool for change in a variety of situations to help patients learn to live healthier lives.
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The author comments on ear irrigation appointments not being part a routine part of a general practice nurse's (GPN) day due to COVID-19 pandemic and misconceptions, and the need for local commissioners in Great Britain to ensure that there is appropriate access to ear wax removal services.