Review: In-Hospital Antibiotic Rx Behavior Can Be Improved
Both restrictive and persuasive measures can be effective for changing antibiotic prescribing behavior in a hospital setting, according to a review published online April 30 in The Cochrane Library.
IOM: Health Effects of Further Lowering Sodium Unclear
Lowering sodium levels to moderate (2,300 mg/day) seems to result in improved health outcomes, but the evidence is insufficient to assess the benefits and harms of further lowering levels, according to a review published by the Institute of Medicine.
USPSTF Recommends Universal HIV Screening From Age 15 to 65
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening all 15- to 65-year olds, younger and older at-risk individuals, and all pregnant women for HIV, according to a Recommendation Statement published in the April 30 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Report Updates Impact of Hypoglycemia in Diabetes
An update of the current state of knowledge about the impact of hypoglycemia on patients with diabetes reviews outcomes, strategies to prevent hypoglycemia, and current knowledge gaps, and has been published in the May issue of Diabetes Care.
Original Research: Telephone Follow-Up for Patients After Myocardial Revascularization: A Systematic Review
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, May 2013This review provides nurses and other clinicians with a synthesis of research on telephone follow-up in patients after myocardial revascularization.
Evidence-based nursing: Finding the way to evidence-based practice
Nursing Management, May 2013For busy nurse leaders, an online EBP program with more intense monitoring, mentoring, collegial support, and focus on organizational priorities may augment learning and meet needs for flexibility.
Cochrane Nursing Care Corner: Reduced or Modified Dietary Fat for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, June 2013A systematic review was warranted to assess the effects of reduction and/or modification of dietary fats on mortality, cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular morbidity, and individual outcomes.
Cochrane Nursing Care Corner: Nicotine Vaccines for Smoking Cessation
Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, April 2013What is the efficacy of nicotine vaccines compared with a placebo for smoking cessation in adult smokers or recent ex-smokers?