Integrating massage techniques into the care practices of people with dementia can help alleviate behavioral and psychological symptoms. The results of a systematic review and meta-analysis

The increase in COVID-19 patients has led to a dramatic decrease in the admissions of patients suffering from other diseases to the Emergency Department. A retrospective study analyzed this phenomenon

This multilevel cross-sectional study, conducted in Chile, was aimed to estimate the associations between nursing staff and work-environment quality with respect to 30-day inpatient mortality, 30-day readmission, length of stay, patient experience, and quality of care.

This is the first research carried out on pre-registration nursing students’ perceptions of the practice of Intentional Rounding (IR) and its perceived benefits for nurses and patients. The results showed that nursing students recognized the benefits for both nurses and patients.

Medication adherence is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon. This review identified the main reasons for non-adherence to oral chemotherapy, which include modifiable and non-modifiable factors.

A study performed in 322 nursing homes highlights a great variation in the proportion of the use of physical restraints in the last week of life of the residents. The use of physical restraints is still widespread in Italy and it is not clearly regulated.

Fragility of the oral cavity is a condition of poor oral function, often accompanied by mental and physical decline. This study highlights the clear relationship between oral health and longevity, as well as dental health status indicators that could be improved through dental care.

“Tackling ageism will require…

Improving the work environment of nurses is important in mitigating the effects of nurse burnout and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

A recent article assessed the state of health of a population of elderly persons with chronic diseases, through a tool for monitoring self-reported