Subject
Care delivery, hospitals, nursing, workforce, management, and policy.
A multicenter Spanish study found that all 34 categories tested in a proposed framework for primary care physical therapy exceeded a preset retention threshold. Patient and therapist ratings were often close overall, although individual differences remained.
Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences4 min read
Among 512 nursing students at one Turkish university, injustice was the most common explanation for poverty and was associated with higher scores on a measure of poverty perceptions.
Frontiers in public health4 min read
A qualitative study of 12 interns reports that those in later-stage clinical practice described support, improving skills, professional rewards and movement toward longer-term commitment to nursing.
Frontiers in medicine3 min read
Specialists described uneven awareness, cross-specialty referral gaps and limited access to imaging and genetic testing, while authors identified possible bottlenecks that could remain after biopsy-requirement removal.
Circulation reports3 min read
Among 293 practising nurses in master's programs, the strongest link was between holistic competence and ratings for learning and competence. Age, service length, gender, and residence were not significantly related to either measure in this sample.
Frontiers in medicine3 min read
In 557 primary-care participants, poor sleep was more common among those with musculoskeletal complaints, while the study found no clear evidence that physical activity altered the association.
Musculoskeletal care4 min read
Among 498 nursing interns, higher-rated internship environments were associated with more reported voice behavior. Statistical models found indirect pathways involving self-efficacy and professional identity, but the cross-sectional design cannot establish cause and effect.
Frontiers in psychology4 min read
Healthcare professionals and Haitian immigrants rated a Portuguese and Creole guide highly, but the study did not test whether it performs in daily use.
Revista latino-americana de enfermagem4 min read
Nurses described prejudice, stigma and missing workflows as barriers, while emphasizing welcoming care, inclusion and community health workers as bridges to services.
Revista latino-americana de enfermagem4 min read
A randomized trial found that nurses assigned to a brief online-plus-in-person course reported more positive sexual-health attitudes, fewer perceived barriers and more discussions with patients over three months.
The journal of nursing research : JNR4 min read
Among adults who returned to the same emergency department within 72 hours, admission was more common when a specialty consultation had not occurred at the first visit but was obtained after the return. The observational study also found that nearly one in four returns was classified as potentially preventable.
Annals of Saudi medicine3 min read
Screening for diabetic kidney disease improved during an eight-month project at an Iowa City VA resident clinic, with the larger gains recorded after a tailored package of workflow changes, feedback and incentives.
BMJ open quality4 min read
A qualitative study found that condition-based units can draw on expertise from existing hospital departments, but may struggle to control changes spanning the full care process.
Journal of health organization and management3 min read
A qualitative study of aged-care workers in Victoria reports accounts of daily workplace violence, stress, fatigue, understaffing and limited support. The research captures perceived experiences and workplace practices, not a sector-wide rate or causal effect.
Journal of health organization and management4 min read