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Understanding Health Literacy in Fluid Management in Individuals Receiving Haemodialysis: A Directed Qualitative Content Analysis

ABSTRACT

Aims

To describe the perspectives of individuals receiving haemodialysis regarding health literacy in fluid management.

Design

A qualitative descriptive approach using directed content analysis of interviews from an explanatory mixed methods study.

Methods

Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted from September 2020 to February 2021 with 28 individuals receiving haemodialysis who had attended a prior quantitative study. A directed qualitative content analysis approach was used to identify categories and subcategories emerging from the data.

Results

Six categories of health literacy were identified: (1) active health management, (2) engagement with healthcare providers, (3) understanding and support from healthcare providers, (4) social support, (5) health information literacy and (6) navigation of the healthcare system.

Conclusions

Based on their real-life experience, individuals receiving haemodialysis have unique health literacy needs regarding fluid management. A comprehensive understanding of these unique needs is crucial in creating person-centered interventions to address inadequate fluid restriction.

Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care

Interventions to address inadequate fluid restriction should be person-centered, considering each individual's unique health literacy needs. This involves conducting a comprehensive assessment of individuals' health literacy needs, empowering individuals to actively engage in health, engaging the entire support network and facilitating health information literacy in line with individuals' preferences.

Impact

This study offers detailed insights into the health literacy needs related to fluid management in individuals undergoing haemodialysis. The findings could inform the development of person-centered fluid management strategies for these individuals.

Reporting Method

We adhered to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist.

Patient or Public Contribution

No patient or public contribution.

Parents' Lived Experiences of Their Child's Undergoing Emergence Delirium During Anaesthesia Recovery: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study

ABSTRACT

Aim

To explore parents' experience when their children underwent emergence delirium during anaesthesia recovery.

Design

A descriptive phenomenological qualitative study.

Methods and Setting

This descriptive phenomenological study was conducted at a medical center in Taiwan. Purposive sampling was employed, and a semi-structured interview guide was used to conduct in-depth interviews. Twelve parents whose children experienced emergence delirium were recruited after data saturation was reached. Data were collected between January and July 2024 and analysed using Colaizzi's seven-step method.

Findings

Parents underwent an unexpected journey characterised by emotional ups and downs when witnessing their child's emergence delirium. Four major themes were generated, including ‘unexpected chaos’, describing the disorienting situation parents experienced when confronted with their child's unfamiliar behaviours; ‘help beyond reach’, reflecting their inability to provide comfort despite being physically present; ‘a day of suffering’, highlighting the emotional overwhelm during the emergence delirium episode; and ‘appreciation after recovery’, illustrating their relief and gratitude once their child returned to baseline. These themes reveal the intense emotional fluctuations parents experience during this critical phase.

Conclusions

This study highlights the complex emotional fluctuations parents experience when facing their child's emergence delirium. The findings emphasise the need for anticipatory guidance and support strategies to better prepare parents and inform family-centred nursing practices.

Impact

This study addresses a gap regarding the emotional challenges experienced by East Asian parents when their child undergoes emergence delirium. The findings reveal complex parental distress shaped by internal worry and external social pressure in shared recovery spaces. These insights inform culturally sensitive care models, emphasising the importance of private environments and communication strategies that reduce parental stress and improve clinical support.

Patient or Public Contribution

Two parents reviewed and provided feedback on the interview content and results, improving cultural relevance and clarity.

Reporting Method

The study followed COREQ guidelines.

Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Nursing Delirium Screening Scale Versus Confusion Assessment Method for Postoperative Delirium: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT

Aims

To synthesise the evidence on and to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the Nu-DESC and CAM in detecting postoperative delirium among hospitalised patients.

Design

Systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis.

Data Sources

The PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses A&I, and PsycINFO databases were systematically searched from their inception to February 10, 2023.

Results

In total, 10 (n = 1950) and seven (n = 830) reports were included for the Nu-DESC and CAM, respectively. For Nu-DESC and CAM, the pooled sensitivities were 0.69 and 0.65, respectively, while the summary specificities were 0.99 for Nu-DESC and 0.92 for CAM. The pooled specificity differed significantly between the two tools (p < 0.001), despite comparable pooled sensitivities. The duration of stay in the intensive care unit significantly moderated the summary specificity of Nu-DESC (B = −0.0003, p = 0.009). Regarding CAM, the percentage of female participants showed a positive correlation with its pooled sensitivity (B = 0.005, p = 0.02). Furthermore, studies where clinical specialists served as assessors demonstrated a higher summary sensitivity than those assessed by nurses (0.87 vs. 0.25, p = 0.01).

Conclusion

The sensitivities of the Nu-DESC and CAM for detecting postoperative delirium did not achieve optimal levels. Therefore, developing more accurate tools to detect postoperative delirium by integrating features from related risk factors or incorporating technology-based algorithms to enhance the screening capability is warranted.

Reporting Method

The study has adhered to PRISMA-DTA guideline.

Patient or Public Contribution

No patient or public contribution.

Trial Registration

The study protocol has been registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023398961)

Effects of exercise in treating patients with venous leg ulcers: An umbrella review

Abstract

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) represent a substantial challenge within the healthcare landscape, thereby necessitating efficacious therapeutic strategies. Exercise has been investigated as a prospective intervention to bolster the management of VLUs. The objective of this comprehensive review is to systematically scrutinize and appraise the extant body of evidence pertaining to the impact of exercise on the treatment of patients diagnosed with VLUs. A comprehensive literature search was executed across multiple databases, encompassing PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar. The methodological rigour was evaluated utilizing the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR-2) instrument, while the quality of the evidence was appraised via the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) classification system. The relative efficacy of exercise interventions on outcomes related to VLUs, including rates of wound healing, total range of motion in the ankle joint, and adherence rates, was synthesized. Data were consolidated employing fixed-effects models, and the impact of exercise on these outcomes was visually represented through the use of forest plots. The methodological foundation of this investigation comprised four systematic reviews and meta-analyses, each characterized by an intermediate level of methodological rigour and evidence quality. Subsequent analyses revealed that exercise interventions exert a multifaceted and favourable impact on the therapeutic landscape of VLUs. These interventions distinctly contribute to the enhancement of wound healing rates (risk difference 0.17, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.06–0.28) and the extension of ankle range of motion (mean difference [MD] 6.10, 95% CI: 4.61–7.59). Furthermore, Pooled adherence rate was 0.70 (95% CI: 0.20–2.45) with no significant heterogeneity. In conclusion, although existing evidence supports the positive impact of exercise training on VLUs, higher-quality research is still needed to deepen our understanding of its effects and provide more specific guidance for clinical practice.

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