Objective. Estimates of treatment effects reported in placebo-controlled randomized trials are less subject to bias than those estimates provided by other study designs. The objective of this meta-analysis was to estimate the analgesic effects of treatments for non-specific low back pain reported in placebo-controlled randomized trials. Methods. Medline, Embase, Cinahl, PsychInfo and Cochrane C...

Objective: This paper seeks to answer the questions: "Does a history of sexual abuse predict risky sexual behavior for females? If so, by what mechanisms does this correlation occur?" Method: A literature review was conducted to identify research articles that investigated the correlation between sexual abuse and sexual behavior. Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), Medline a...

In 2008, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists introduced the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI). The goal of this model is to promote pharmacy leaders, better manage resources, and increase focus on patient-centered and team-based care. Few studies have assessed the model’s implementation. PubMed and CINAHL were searched using keywords “pharmacy practice model,” “organizatio...

Objective To determine the effects of stretching before and after exercising on muscle soreness after exercise, risk of injury, and athletic performance. Method Systematic review. Data sources Randomised or quasi-randomised studies identified by searching Medline, Embase, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and PEDro, and by recursive checking of bibliographies. Main outcome measures Muscle soreness, incidenc...

3 Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. ABSTRACT Objective: To search for the scientific evidence available on nursing professional actions during the anesthetic procedure. Method: An integrative review of articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish, indexed in MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS, National Cochrane, SciEL...

Background: Nursing education is designed to prepare competent nurses to meet the current and future health care needs of society. The nursing profession responds to changes in health care needs by exploring new methods for providing care, by changing educational emphases, and by establishing practice standards in new areas. Aim: This literature overview examines issues relating to postgraduate...

Correspondence : Shejila C H Research Scholar, Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Maniapl University, Manipal 576 104, Karnataka, India. Mobile : +91 80959 97753 E-mail : [email protected] Abstract: Introduction : Cancer Care is complex and often requires multiple health care professionals to work in a coordinated and integrated fashion to deliver most effective care available. A team ba...

BACKGROUND Patients are increasingly expected and asked to be involved in health care decisions. In this decision-making process, preferences for participation are important. In this systematic review we aim to provide an overview the literature related to the congruence between patients' preferences and their perceived participation in medical decision-making. We also explore the direction of ...

A review of literature related to community acquired Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CA-CDAD) was conducted. Nine relevant studies were identified using the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) and MEDLINE-EBSCOhost databases. Clinical practice recommendations were obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The studies provided information about ep...

Although the overall pregnancy rate for adolescent females has decreased in the past few years, teen pregnancy continues to be an issue in the United States. Teen pregnancy adversely affects the mom, infant, and community. Emergency contraception (EC) is a contraceptive method adolescents can use to prevent pregnancy and when used correctly can prevent 95% of unintended pregnancies. Studies hav...