Browsing Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma) by Level of Evidence "Systematic Review"
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The accuracy of machine learning to predict cardiac arrest: A systematic review
This systematic review sought to determine if machine learning models more accurately predict in-hospital cardiac arrest when compared to the modified early warning score. Five of five studies demonstrated that machine ... -
Adequacy of sample workplace bullying policy: Results of a mixed-methods systematic review
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Wednesday, July 24, 2013: Purpose: Integrated findings from studies of bully, victim, and administrator experiences in regard to workplace bullying (WPB) demonstrate the intricacy of the essential ... -
Adventure therapy for child, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients: A systematic review
Limited evidence suggests that adventure therapy (AT) may be effective in improving physical and psychological health of child, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients. This systematic review examines the evidence ... -
Antecedents, mediators, and outcomes of authentic leadership in healthcare: A systematic review
This research paper helps nurse managers/leaders, nurse students, policy makers, and nurse professors to be aware of the essential role of authentic leadership in enhancing nursing work environments. -
Authentic learning in healthcare education: A systemic review
(2018-03-15)Authentic learning is defined that learners given to opportunity to investigate the nearly as possible real clinical cases. It provided more creative and constructive learning experiences for healthcare providers. Thus ... -
Comparison comfort and duration of procedure in different starting positions for colonoscopy: A systematic review
This study compares different starting positions for colonoscopy and comfort levels when the procedure is started with patients in them, and seeks to find the optimal one. -
Coordinating housing in substance use disorder treatment: An integrative review
An integrative review that explores current literature on best practices for coordinating housing in the context of substance use disorder treatment, with recommendations for practice and research. -
COVID-19 and impact of workplace stressors among nurses: A systematic review
COVID-19 pandemic has put the front liners especially nurses under immense pressure and this review is exploring the stressors, impact on nurses and the coping used by them. -
A decade of parent-child sex communication: A systematic review, 2003-2013
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: Conversations between parents and children about sex can result in the transmission of family expectations, societal values, and role modeling of sexual health risk ... -
Depression and quality of life outcomes of adolescents post bariatric surgery: A systematic review
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Monday, July 27, 2015: Purpose: This systematic review summarizes the reported changes in depression and quality of life among adolescents post bariatric surgery. Also appraised were the choice of ... -
Effect of "MoodGym" on depression among adolescents and young adults: A systematic review
MoodGym a creative online strategy based on cognitive behaviour therapy principles to address depression among tech-savvy adolescents and young adults. It provides education and skill practice necessary to tackle depression ... -
Effective treatments for opioid use disorder: A systematic review
(2018-06-14)Opioid use disorder is reaching a crisis point globally with many individuals severely impacted. Evidence illustrates that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is effective in helping individuals overcome opioid use disorder. ... -
The effectiveness of intervention for family caregiver's role transition: A systematic review
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Background: As aging population, patients with chronic disease increased as well as long term care needs. There is no doubt that care responsibility falls on informal caregivers. ... -
The effects of contemporary behavioural weight loss maintenance interventions
(2016-03-17)Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural weight loss interventions in maintaining long term weight loss. Methods: Systematic review of randomized controlled trails (RCTs). Data sources involved in the study ... -
Effects of dance in chronic illness: A systematic review
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background: Dance is a social and physical activity. It has been used therapeutically for thousands of years and was thought to influence healing (Ritter & Low, 1996). ... -
Examining the Levels of Compassion Satisfaction of Critical Care Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Allowing critical care nurses to recognize factors impacting their work environment and professional quality of life has proven to lessen unpredictable events of compassion fatigue (CF). There is a positive correlation ... -
Experiences and perceptions of spousal/partner caregivers of community dwelling people with dementia: A qualitative systematic review
Currently, 50 million people in the world have a diagnosis of dementia and this number is predicted to climb to 75 million by 2030. In Canada, up to 937,000 people will be living with dementia by 2031. The majority of care ... -
The experiences of pre-licensure or pre-registration health professional students and their educators in working with intra-professional teams: A qualitative systematic review
(2016-06-22)Background: Numerous inter-professional initiatives permeate the health care landscape, requiring professionals to collaborate effectively to provide quality patient care. Little attention has been given to intra-professional ... -
Factors contributing to actual turnover of newly licensed registered nurses: A systematic review
This study examined and synthesized the factors contributing to actual turnover of newly licensed registered nurses working in acute care hospitals. Significant personal and work-related factors were found in the relationship ... -
Factors related to nurses' voice and silence for patient safety: A systematic review
Due to work environment factors when faced with a choice to speak up or remain silent on patient safety, nurses tend to remain silent. To promote the use of safety voice among nurses, a healthy work environment must be ...