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Nursing

ISSN 1538-8689

7 papers in the library · publishing 1988-2026

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Mindfulness-based interventions to promote improved sleep quality in older adults.

Nursing March 1, 2026 Pham Quang Trung Tong, Kirsten Munk

Sleep quality is a crucial indicator of overall health of older adults, who are vulnerable to sleep-related complications such as increased risk for anxiety, dementia, and falls. Sleep disturbances are common in this population and can be exacerbated by comorbidities, including chronic pain and depression. This article explores the research around mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), which...

Ketamine infusion therapy for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation: Nursing care and considerations.

Nursing December 1, 2025 Rebecca Ann Ivory, Kathryn M. Pate, Brentyn M Jones et al.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects approximately 332 million people worldwide. Among those diagnosed with MDD, approximately 53% receive pharmacologic treatment, such as ketamine. Nurses must be knowledgeable about ketamine and other emerging, effective behavioral health therapies used to treat chronically depressed mood and acute suicidal ideation. This article outlines the best nursing...

Implementation of a mindfulness campaign to reduce nurse burnout: A quality improvement project.

Nursing August 1, 2025 Alyssa Jones, Allison Schultz, Makayla Vanderpoorten et al.

Nurse burnout in the ICU is driven by long hours, a high-pressure environment, and overwhelming workloads, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This quality improvement project aimed to decrease burnout among ICU nurses by implementing a mindfulness campaign. Pre- and post-intervention surveys, utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), were conducted to measure changes in...

Managing 'bad trips': Nursing considerations and safety of psychedelic 'trip killers'.

Nursing July 1, 2025 Meghann L Costa, Maria Wheeler

Psychedelic use in clinical settings is emerging as a way to treat a variety of psychiatric illnesses. However, psychedelic use primarily occurs in recreational settings, and the absence of standard protocols elevates the risk of users experiencing adverse reactions or "bad trips." This article discusses the use of and risks associated with "trip killers" or "trip sitters," and key...

Drug News

Nursing November 17, 2023

In Brief Lorazepam associated with worse progression-free survival... Examining long-term medication effects... The co-treatment approach improves efficacy... Article details FDA's questionable approval... Updates to toxicity diagnosis and management... Identifying children with acute sinusitis who are likely to benefit from antibiotics... Psilocybin as a novel Intervention for depression