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We are delighted to present to our readers the article titled "The Role of the Nurse in Meeting the Educational Needs for Self-Care in Cachectic Cancer Patients and Their Family Caregivers: A Scoping Review." This comprehensive review sheds light on the pivotal role nurses play in educating cancer patients grappling with cachexia and their dedicated family caregivers in the practice of self-care. The study underscores that nurse-led patient education is instrumental in empowering individuals to effectively manage cancer symptoms, navigate complex treatment regimens, and cope with the challenging side effects of therapy. The research findings reveal that nurses within multidisciplinary cancer cachexia care teams serve as educators, raising awareness about the syndrome, sharing knowledge on symptoms and related issues, offering dietary guidance, teaching self-management skills, adapting education to cultural contexts, and providing access to vital educational resources. Moreover, the study highlights the crucial need for nurses to receive evidence-based education in cachexia care, enabling them to tailor their approach to individual patient needs. In conclusion, nurses equipped with the knowledge and confidence to provide cancer cachexia education hold the potential to transform the management of this condition and enhance the well-being of patients and their caregivers. We wholeheartedly recommend this article to our readers seeking a deeper understanding of this critical aspect of cancer care.

🔍 Understanding bladder cancer: a guide for nurses Let's delve into vital knowledge about bladder cancer. From symptoms to treatment pathways, this comprehensive article equips nurses with essential insights to support patients effectively. 🔬 Unravel the complexities: Understand the grades, stages, and diverse treatment options for bladder cancer. 💡 Empower patients: Arm yourself with knowledge to provide guidance, reassurance, and holistic care throughout the treatment journey. 👩⚕️ The role of nurses: Discover the pivotal role of uro-oncology clinical nurse specialists in guiding patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. Read the full article, link below. 👇 #Nursing #BladderCancerAwareness #PatientCare #BJNinform

Groundbreaking Study: Precision Medicine for Paediatric Sepsis Shows Promise In a significant leap forward for paediatric healthcare, researchers have unveiled promising results from a new study focusing on precision medicine for sepsis in children. Sepsis, a critical condition that remains the leading cause of mortality among children globally, has long been a challenge due to its varied symptoms and responses to treatment. The study, which represents a collaborative effort across multiple healthcare institutions, suggests that a tailored approach to sepsis treatment could dramatically improve outcomes for young patients. By analysing individual variations in genetic makeup and immune response, the researchers have developed a protocol that can more accurately target the underlying causes of sepsis, offering hope for more effective interventions. This advancement in precision medicine could mark a turning point in the fight against paediatric sepsis, potentially saving countless lives and setting a new standard for care in critical conditions.

My 4th APPE rotation, acute care was completed in October 2023. This site was at NYU Langone Health on the main campus. This was the best APPE at one of New York City’s top hospitals with the best preceptor, Dr. John Papadopoulus, director of clinical pharmacy services and pharmacy residency program, critical care pharmacist, author of many publications, and former LIU faculty member. Additionally, I had a great time working with my fellow student, Huma. The rotation block was divided into two weeks of general medicine and three weeks of medical ICU with John. The environment was very welcoming. NYU went above expectations by delivering a surprise welcome package to my house. In summary, this is the top setting to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and clinical judgment when certain information lacks data, making it a very challenging experience, especially when assessing the patient in every body system from head to toe. Many activities include interdisciplinary rounds, following patients and presenting their care plan, journal clubs, discussions, interventions, drug-information questions, and a final case presentation on hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae. A variety of difficult topics discussed include infectious diseases, shock, critical care medications, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, anticoagulation, diabetic ketoacidosis, epilepsy, and alcohol withdrawal. However, after rounding with patients, I got a much better idea of the diseases and each corresponding treatment. John is a remarkable pharmacist, and here are a few takeaway points from his approach. First, his foundation is on pharmacology (his magic words), which is significant because that is the field in which pharmacists are experts. It affects whether the drug can reach the site of action, onset of action, efficacy, toxicity, dosing, adverse effects, and duration of therapy. Another thing to assess is the drug formulation because it affects whether we need to prioritize immediate effects or switch between oral or IV therapies. Finally, it’s crucial to be a lifelong learner by committing time to stay updated by regularly reading literature in pharmacy and medical journals. By doing these things, this is how you would better assess and give the best treatment to your patients. Thus, both professionals and patients would give immediate respect. Overall, I loved the working, learning, and collaborative environment. I thank God for selecting me here to do my acute care APPE given that this was the only block this year that NYU Langone took LIU pharmacy students. It was a wonderful experience working with clinical pharmacists, pharmacy residents, physicians, resident doctors, and medical students. It was a privilege and honor to learn and serve here.

Innovative tools that help your practice proactively educate and track your patients taking oral anticancer medications? AND assist with meeting accreditation criteria? YES please! Connect with me to hear more about these amazing resources developed by nurses for nurses!

📅 We're counting down til the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) 2024 Nursing Program tomorrow, and the start of #NCCN2024 on Friday! 📺 In this video, NCCN Senior VP and Chief Medical Officer Wui-Jin Koh, MD, discusses key highlights for oncology nurses. ➡️ Watch here: https://buff.ly/43IlBm8

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📃Scientific paper: Identification of sepsis in paediatric emergency departments: A scoping review Abstract: AIM: Sepsis is an acute illness associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early detection and time‐sensitive management of sepsis has been shown to improve outcomes. We report the results of a scoping review to explore methods evaluated for the identification of sepsis in children presenting to emergency departments. METHODS: A systematic literature search was carried out on two databases, Medline and Web of Science, to identify relevant studies published from 1990 to 2022. Data were extracted for age groups including study design, reference standard used for comparison, sepsis identification method evaluated and study quality. RESULTS: A total of 89 studies were identified from the literature search. There was significant heterogeneity in the age groups including study design and reference standards used for evaluating the performance of the sepsis identification methods. There has been a substantial increase in the number of published studies in the last 2 years. CONCLUSION: Our scoping review identifies marked heterogeneity in approaches to identifying sepsis but demonstrates a recent focus of research on patient outcomes. Using appropriate core outcome sets, developing reference standards, monitoring sepsis prevalence via registries and continuously monitoring process measures will provide robust evidence to identify the best performing identification tools and the impact they have on patient‐orientated outcomes. Continued on ES/IODE ➡️ https://etcse.fr/mCl ------- If you find this interesting, feel free to follow, comment and share. We need your help to enhance our visibility, so that our platform continues to serve you.