Telehealth and remote monitoring: Challenges and solutions for nurses in medical records management and lab interactions

Background _ Telehealth is widely supported in the literature as a supplement or adjunct to in-person care for the management of chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and congestive heart failure (CHF). Empirical evidence is required to substantiate the use of telehealth as a comparable and fair substitute for in-person healthcare, as well as to evaluate any possible negative consequences. Aim of Work – We conducted a systematic review to investigate the impact of synchronous telehealth, which involves real-time communication via phone or phone and video, on the chronic management of CHF, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and T2DM in adults. We compared this approach with in-person care or phone-based care with synchronous video. Our aim was to evaluate the effect on disease-specific clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization. Methods – Two databases (MEDLINE and Embase) were explored in accordance with systematic review methodologies. We included randomized or quasi-experimental studies that assessed the impact of synchronously delivered telehealth on chronic illnesses. These studies had at least two encounters and replaced part or all in-person treatment with phone or video-based therapy.&nbsp

Evaluating the advantages of electronic medical records in nursing: Review article

Background: Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have increasingly transformed healthcare systems worldwide by centralizing patient information and improving accessibility. In Australia, where the healthcare system is publicly funded and largely based on a British model of care, EMRs present a unique opportunity to enhance nursing practices and patient outcomes. Despite their potential, evaluations of EMRs have predominantly focused on economic aspects rather than the quality and safety of nursing care. Aim: This scoping review aims to assess the impact of EMR implementation on nursing work quality and safety in Australian hospitals. It seeks to identify appropriate metrics to evaluate the benefits of EMRs on nursing care and patient outcomes, guiding future assessments and improvements in clinical practice. Methods: The review utilized Arksey and O’Malley’s five-step scoping review framework to explore relevant literature. A comprehensive search was conducted across five healthcare databases and supplemented by grey literature. The review process involved screening papers, data extraction, and analysis based on Donabedian’s quality of care model and frameworks related to nursing care. The studies included were published between 2002 and 2017, encompassing various international perspectives with a focus on nursing

The role of nursing, pharmacology, and diagnostics in pain management: Review

Background: Severe burns affecting more than 20% of the body can lead to systemic dysfunction and immunological suppression, increasing the risk of developing skin cancer. This backdrop underscores the critical role of nursing in preventing complications associated with burn injuries, including cancer development. Aim of Work: This research aims to examine the role of nursing care in the prevention and management of post-burn skin cancer, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to delivering optimal care for burn patients. Methods: An extensive literature review was conducted across multiple databases, including Magiran, Scientific Information Database, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The search utilized targeted keywords—"nursing," "skin cancer," and "burns"—in combination with Boolean operators, resulting in an initial pool of 580 articles. After a thorough screening process, 10 articles were identified as eligible for analysis. Results: The findings indicate that effective nursing care is essential in managing wound care, controlling infections, and alleviating pain while emphasizing the role of nurses in early detection and treatment of wound inflammation, crucial for cancer prevention. Nurses are responsible for educating patients about skin cancer prevention, emphasizing healthy lifestyle choices and providing psychological support