Global task shifting to nurse anesthetists: A systematic literature review

A meta-synthesis study of literature review and systematic review published in nurse prescribing

  Background :Prescribing represents a new aspect of practice for nurses. To make qualitative results more accessible to clinicians, researchers, and policy makers, individuals are urged to synthesize findings from related studies. Therefore this study aimed to aggregate and interpret existing literature review and systematic studies to obtain new insights on nurse prescription.   Methods : Thi...

Review Paper: Activation of Shoulder Girdle Muscles during Gripping Task: a Systematic Review of Literature

Purpose: Muscle activation of the proximal parts is necessary for distal activities. In fact, proximal muscles provide stabilized and controlled base for distal parts activities. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine whether hand grip task can alert the activation of shoulder girdle muscles. Methods: A literature search was done in PubMed, Scopus, Elsevier, Ovid, CINAHL, S...

AANA Journal course: update for nurse anesthetists--anesthesia-related noncardiogenic pulmonary edema: a literature review.

Pulmonary edema is a generalized descriptive term for the accumulation of fluid within the interstitium and/or the alveolar spaces of the lungs. This accumulation of fluid has a cause that may be termed cardiogenic or noncardiogenic. Pulmonary edema of cardiogenic origin is usually due to failure of the left side of the heart, but it also can be attributed to the right side of the heart. Noncar...

The impact of physician–nurse task shifting in primary care on the course of disease: a systematic review

BACKGROUND Physician-nurse task shifting in primary care appeals greatly to health policymakers. It promises to address workforce shortages and demands of high-quality, affordable care in the healthcare systems of many countries. This systematic review was conducted to assess the evidence about physician-nurse task shifting in primary care in relation to the course of disease and nurses' roles....

Job satisfaction of nurse anesthetists.