Holistic conditions after colon cancer:A randomized controlled trial of systematic holistic care vs primary care

BACKGROUND Study showed that systemic holistic care not only aids in disease treatment and physical recovery to a certain extent but also effectively enhances patient psychological well-being,social support,and overall quality of life(QoL).AIM To assess systematic holistic care impact on the recovery and well-being of postoperative patients with colon cancer.METHODS Our randomized controlled trial included 98 postoperative patients with colon cancer admitted to our hospital from June 2021 to June 2022.Patients were divided into control and study groups.The control group received conventional postoperative nursing care,whereas the study group received systematic holistic nursing care.We monitored gastrointestinal function recovery,and recorded changes in serum albumin(ALB),prealbumin(PA),psychological state,selfmanagement,self-efficacy,QoL,and the occurrence of complications in patients before,at discharge,and 2 wk post-discharge.Spearman analysis assessed correlations between psychological state,self-management,self-efficacy,and QoL of patients in the study group 2 wk post-discharge.RESULTS Following the nursing intervention,we observed significantly shorter postoperative bowel sound recovery time,anal exhaust time,and defecation time in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).Patient ALB and PA levels,psychological status,self-management ability,self-efficacy and QoL at discharge and 2 wk post-discharge significantly improved,with greater improvements observed in the study group(P<0.05).Both groups experienced complications post-interventions,but the intervention group had significantly lower complication rate(3/49,6.12%)(P<0.05).In the study group,patient anxiety,depression,self-management and QoL scores at 2 wk post-discharge exhibited a significant negative correlation(3/49,6.12%)with QoL scores,with correlation coefficients of r=-0.273,-0.522,-0.344,and P<0.01,respectively.Conversely,patient self-efficacy scores 2 wk postdischarge showed a positive correlation with QoL scores(r=0.410,P=0.000).CONCLUSION Systemic holistic nursing significantly benefits postoperative patients with colon cancer by promoting gastrointestinal recovery,improving post-operation well-being,reducing complications,and enhancing QoL.

Holistic care model of time-sharing management for severe and critical COVID-19 patients

The rapid global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)and the surge of infected patients have led to the verge of exhaustion of critical care medicine resources worldwide,especially with regard to critical care staff.A holistic care model on time-sharing management for severe and critical COVID-19 patients is proposed,which includes formulation of individualized care objectives and plans,identification of care tasks in each shift and making detailed checklist,and management of quality of care.This study was conducted in the COVID-19 treatment center of Harbin,Heilongjiang Province.The data collected from the treatment center were recorded and analyzed.From the results we can deduce that it is especially suitable for non-intensive care unit(non-ICU)nurses to adapt care management mode of ICU as soon as possible and ensure the quality and efficiency of care during the epidemic.The holistic care model on time-sharing management for severe and critical cases with COVID-19 proposed based on our daily work experiences can assist in improving the quality and efficiency of care,thus reducing the mortality rate of patients in ICU.

A review of whole-medical systems and holistic care approach for type 2 diabetes and associated metabolic syndrome

Whole-person care and holistic care approach has been proposed for complementary and integrative health care for type 2 diabetes mellitus.However,some doubts still exist on the feasibility of replicating processes followed in clinical trials and observational studies in real-world settings.This narrative literature review summarized and assessed existing clinical evidence(clinical trials,observational studies,and case reports)describing holistic and integrated care approach in adult and adolescent individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in clinical practice.The goal was to highlight existing evidence for implementation and outcomes of whole-medical systems and holistic integrated care approach for type 2 diabetes mellitus.A nonsystematic literature search was performed on Google Scholar,PubMed,Web of Science,ProQuest and ScienceDirect to identify clinical evidence from different parts of the world,evaluating the use of whole-medical systems and/or holistic care interventions in clinical practice for management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.Relevant keywords were used in the search.Data were analyzed using content analysis and simple descriptive statistics(percentages).Most of the studies(64%)were mainly conducted in Eastern countries(India,China and Israel)while 36%of the studies were conducted in the Western countries(USA,Netherlands,Canada and Mexico).Lifestyle medicine and integrated naturopathy were shown to be the commonly used whole-medical systems for type 2 diabetes mellitus management.Significant improvements in type 2 diabetes parameters,medication use,other symptoms,and overall feeling of wellness were observed in all studies.This review study revealed limited utilization and/or documentation of whole-medical systems or holistic care treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus in regions of the world other than eastern countries.Lifestyle medicine,naturopathy,yoga,Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine were shown to be effective for type 2 diabetes mellitus,either as an alternative or as a complementary therapy.

Holistic approaches to mitigating psychological distress in gynecological cancer patients

This article delves into the psychological impact of gynecological malignancies and suggests pathways to improve the quality of life(QoL)for affected patients.Building on Shang et al's comprehensive analysis,this piece integrates insights from various studies to highlight the profound influence of psychological and physical symptoms on patients undergoing treatment for gynecological cancers.The study underscores that anxiety and depression significantly exacerbate the disease's toll.Factors such as physical exercise and digital and interactive health interventions show promise in mitigating these adverse effects.The article emphasizes the necessity for a holistic care approach that addresses both physical and emotional needs.Recommendations include enhanced training for healthcare providers,public awareness campaigns,streamlined diagnostic pathways,and improved access to specialist care.These integrated strategies aim to ensure that women facing gynecological cancers can maintain an optimal QoL through comprehensive and multidisciplinary care models.

Colorectal cancer:Getting the perspective and context right

Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a significant global health burden,being the third leading cancer globally.Its incidence has been observed to be higher in developed regions such as North America and Europe with geographical variations in mortality rates.Efforts to address this disease burden include promoting early detection through screening and implementing treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.With the growing and aging population,the incidence of CRC will undoubtedly increase.These epidemiological trends will mean that healthcare professionals will increasingly encounter CRC in more complex patients.Hence,it becomes imperative to have a deeper appreciation of the pathophysiology of CRC and understand the intricate interplay between a patient’s physiology and their goals of care before offering treatment.This review article will aim to encapsulate the important nuances and perspectives of managing this disease in the context of an elderly patient.

Infection control and prevention in burn victims:The role of nurses

Burn injury is a major public health concern,with an estimated 180,000 deaths each year associated with burn-related infections.The majority of these occur in low-and middle-income countries,and almost two-thirds occur in the World Health Organization African and South-East Asia Regions.There is a risk of an escalation of burn injury site infections if nurses who are directly involved in burn care do not develop a mechanism to mitigate this risk in the coming years.Hence,this study aims at explaining what burn injuries are and how nurses can prevent the occurrence of infection among burn victims.This review analyzed published studies using keywords such as burn injury,infection in burn patients,and nurses’involvement in infection prevention and control(IPC)on search engines such as PubMed,Science Direct,and Google Scholar.The literature was retrieved and reviewed for eligibility to capture just the variables indicated in this seminar objective;the date range chosen in the literature search was from 2015 to 2023.The study found that many patients die from burn injuries as a result of exposure to infection and most nurses are not adequately informed about infection control.The study also found that nurses’responsibilities include proper hand hygiene,wound care,the use of personal protective equipment,antibiotic medication,cleaning the patient’s surroundings,and preventing patient cross-contamination.Burn injuries pose a significant risk to patients,necessitating infection control and prevention.Therefore,nurses in burn units should be informed on IPC practices and also educate patients,families,and coworkers on their importance.

Nurses' experiences with health care in pain clinics: A qualitative study

Background: Recent research has focused on the effectiveness of different treatment regimens in pain clinics,where a call for more multifaceted treatment has been highlighted.Less attention has been paid to improvements within pain clinics,and how registered nurses-who usually play a key role-perceive and experience the accessibility,treatment options and follow-up offers at public pain clinics.Objective: The overall aim was to explore and describe how nurses experience health care provided to patients with chronic non-cancer pain at pain clinics.Methods: We used 10 individual interviews with nurses working at 10 different public pain clinics in Norway.The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.Results: One theme was developed from the content analysis: "Nurses' striving to provide whole-person care in pain clinics." The nurses experienced allocation of limited resources as challenging,especially when the dilemma between accepting new patients from the waiting list and offering follow-up to existing patients became apparent.Multifaceted treatment was perceived as vital,although resources,priorities,and theoretical understanding of pain within the team were challenging.Conclusions: The needs for multifaceted and integrated treatments in chronic pain management were obvious,although this approach appeared to be too demanding of resources and time.Stronger cooperation between pain clinics in specialist care and health care providers in primary care to ensure better patient flow and treatment is required.Emphasis is placed on coherent theoretical approaches to pain management within the team in the pain clinics to ensure whole person care.

Rationale for integration of palliative care in the medical intensive care:A narrative literature review

Despite the remarkable technological advancement in the arena of critical care expertise,the mortality of critically ill patients remains high.When the organ functions de-teriorate,goals of care are not fulfilled and life-sustaining treatment becomes a burden on the patient and caregivers,then it is the responsibility of the physician to provide a dignified end to life,control the symptoms of the patient and provide psychological support to the family members.Palliative care is the best way forward for these patients.It is a multidimensional specialty which emphasizes patient and family-based care and aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their caregivers.Although intensive care and palliative care may seem to be at two opposite ends of the spectrum,it is necessary to amalgamate the postulates of palliative care in intensive care units to provide holistic care and best benefit patients admitted to intensive care units.This review aims to highlight the need for an alliance of palliative care with intensive care in the present era,the barriers to it,and models proposed for their integration and various ethical issues.