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Virtual reality to reduce pain, fatigue, and emotional distress in people with cancer: a scoping review
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2024-09-02) Cuñado Pradales, Rebeca; Soto Ruiz, María Nelia; Escalada Hernández, Paula; San Martín Rodríguez, Leticia; García Vivar, Cristina; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
Background: cancer and its treatments cause symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and emotional distress, which affect the quality of life of patients at different stages of cancer. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising alternative for addressing these symptoms by immersing patients in a virtual environment that isolates them from reality. Objective: to describe the existing evidence on the use of VR to improve pain, fatigue, and emotional distress in people with cancer at different stages of the cancer trajectory. Methods: a scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. Search was conducted in PubMed and CINAHL until October 2023. Results: twenty-three primary studies related to the study topic were identified, and the following information was collected: type of VR (immersive vs nonimmersive) used in oncology services, purpose (distraction, training, or relaxation), devices used (head-mounted display, headset, or virtual controller), and the environment simulated (natural environment, skill games, or educational environment). The effects of VR on pain, fatigue, and emotional distress are described, highlighting its ability to mitigate these symptoms in the short term.
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Quality of life of male breast cancer survivors: a systematic review
(Wiley, 2025-04-30) López Wilson, Arleen; Leite, Ana Carolina Andrade Biaggi; Soto Ruiz, María Nelia; Escalada Hernández, Paula; García Vivar, Cristina; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
Introduction: Breast cancer treatments signifcantly infuence the quality of life of cancer survivors. While most studies havefocused on female breast cancer survivors, data on the quality of life of men who have undergone medical, surgical or radiologicaltreatments for breast cancer are limited. Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of male breast cancer survivors. Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA statement with a search in four databases: PubMed,Embase, Cochrane and Web of Science. We screened and extracted data and assessed the methodological quality of the studies viathe Cochrane RoB-2 and ROBINS-I tools for randomised clinical trials and follow-up studies, respectively. Te data werepresented in a narrative synthesis format. Results: In total, 993 records were identifed, of which three studies were included for analysis: two randomised clinical trials andone cohort study. Te interventions in the randomised clinical trials involved evaluating the impact of endocrine therapy and theimplementation of online physical training. Although there was a reduction in the overall quality of life during cancer treatment,patients who received tamoxifen monotherapy did not report a clinically signifcant change in their sexual function. Additionally,moderate exercise was shown to improve physical health and enhance social well-being. In the cohort study, quality of life andsymptom burden were evaluated in men with breast cancer treated with endocrine therapies at the time of diagnosis via symptomassessment scales. Conclusions: Male breast cancer survivors experience a decrease in quality of life during and after treatment. While tamoxifenmonotherapy preserves sexual function, moderate-intensity physical rehabilitation signifcantly improves both quality of life andsocial functioning. Te limited number of studies included in this review highlights the need for further research to address thephysical, psychological and social needs of male breast cancer survivors.
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How did COVID-19 lockdown impact the health of older adults in nursing homes?: a scoping review
(BMC, 2024) San Martín-Erice, Isabel; Escalada Hernández, Paula; García Vivar, Cristina; Furtado Eraso, Sara; San Martín Rodríguez, Leticia; Soto Ruiz, María Nelia; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak; Universidad Pública de Navarra / Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa
Background. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults in nursing homes is signifcant, with high death rates, disrupted care, isolation measures, and inadequate treatment. Social isolation has increased risks of cognitive disorders, anxiety, and depression. While many studies have examined the pandemic’s efects on nursing home staf and residents’ families, less is known about the health consequences for the residents themselves. This review aims to synthesize literature on the COVID-19 lockdown’s impact on the functional, cognitive, and psycho-emotional states of older adults in nursing homes. Methods. A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and the PRISMA exten sion for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Four databases were searched: CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, and Psy cINFO. The eligibility criteria included studies on older adults in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, with data that could be disaggregated for this population and results on the lockdown’s impact on physical, cognitive, and psycho-emotional levels. Results. Seventeen articles met the criteria for data extraction The synthesis was categorized into four main areas: functional, cognitive and psycho-emotional status, and isolation measures. Key fndings included decreased func tional abilities, lower cognitive test scores during the pandemic’s frst waves, development of psychological symp toms, and increased negative feelings among residents. Conclusions. Highlighting the consequences of confnement for nursing home residents is essential for updating evidence, developing efective strategies, and establishing protocols to mitigate the impact and prevent health issues in future pandemics.
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Factors associated with nurses' positive attitudes towards families' involvement in nursing care: a scoping review
(Wiley, 2022) Barreto, Mayckel; Francisqueti Marquete, Veronica; Wohlenberg Camparoto, Camila; García Vivar, Cristina; Barbieri-Figueiredo, María; Marcon, Sonia; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
Aim: to map the factors associated with nurses’ positive attitudes towards families’ involvement in nursing care and to identify any existing gaps in knowledge. Background: several tools have been proposed to assess the attitudes, beliefs and practices of nurses towards families in different care contexts. However, there is a knowledge gap on how the results of these tools can identify the factors that are associated with more positive attitudes of nurses. Design: a scoping review based on the steps proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Methods: three independent reviewers searched the databases: PUBMED/Medline; LILACS; Virtual Health Library; PsycInfo; Google Scholar; SCOPUS and CINAHL, from 2006 to August 2021, guided by the question: what are the factors associated with nurses’ positive attitudes towards families´ involvement in nursing care, in studies that used one or both of the following two scales ‘Families’ Importance in Nursing Care- Nurses’ Attitudes’ and ‘Family Nursing Practice Scale’? This review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA-ScR. Results: twenty-six primary studies were identified, in which 9,620 nurses participated. Positive attitudes were associated with three types of variables: (a) personal— longer working career (42.3%) and older age (26.9%); (b) educational—higher level of academic education (30.8%) and family nursing education (23.0%); and (c) workplace— working in primary health care and/or outpatient clinics (34.6%) or in a unit with philosophy/approach to families (23.0%). Conclusions: personal variables such as age and time of service are non-modifiable aspects, but educational and workplace variables are subject to intervention to improve nurses’ attitudes towards families’ involvement in nursing care. Continuing development programmes about family care can constitute important strategies to improve positive attitudes of nurses towards families in practice. Relevance to clinical practice: recognising the characteristics associated with nurses´ positive attitudes towards families may enable the development of tailored interventions that promote family-focused care.
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Intervención educativa para cuidar a los largos-supervivientes de cáncer y sus familias: protocolo del estudio
(Sociedad Española de Enfermería Oncológica, 2023) Domingo-Oslé, Marta; La Rosa-Salas, Virginia; Elizondo Rodríguez, Nerea; Canales Bilbao, Almudena; García Vivar, Cristina; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
Introducción: La calidad de vida de los supervivientes de cáncer y de sus familiares se ve afectada por la falta de atención a sus necesidades. Por ello se necesitan intervenciones educativas que formen a los futuros profesionales de enfermería para cuidar a los largos supervivientes de cáncer y a sus familiares. Objetivo: Describir el protocolo para la fase piloto de una intervención compleja, diseñada para abordar la formación de estudiantes de enfermería en larga supervivencia de cáncer y en familia. Diseño: Estudio piloto controlado aleatorizado. Métodos: Los participantes serán estudiantes de 3º de grado de enfermería. El grupo intervención recibirá el programa Learning & Care durante un período de 3 meses. El grupo de control continuará con formación del grado de enfermería. El piloto ayudará a determinar la viabilidad, aceptabilidad y calidad del programa educativo. Los datos recopilados antes y después de la intervención proporcionarán estimaciones de los efectos preliminares de la intervención sobre la variable principal (conocimiento, habilidad, actitud) y el grado de satisfacción de los estudiantes al realizarlo. Discusión: Si los resultados del estudio piloto mostrarán que la intervención Learning & Care es un programa educativo interdisciplinar en el que el alumno es líder de su aprendizaje y se forma en el área de la supervivencia de cáncer, se podrá incorporar al curriculum de grado de enfermería. Las organizaciones sanitarias podrían beneficiarse de la incorporación de nuevas enfermeras con formación en cuidados en larga supervivencia de cáncer y en familia que cuiden de forma holística a esta población.
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Alcance de práctica de las enfermeras de hospitalización médico-quirúrgica y unidades de cuidados intensivos
(Elsevier, 2024-07-09) Saralegui Gainza, Amaia; Soto Ruiz, María Nelia; Escalada Hernández, Paula; García Vivar, Cristina; San Martín Rodríguez, Leticia; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak; Institute of Smart Cities - ISC
Objetivo: Analizar el alcance de práctica de las enfermeras de unidades de hospitalización médico-quirúrgicas y unidades de cuidados intensivos en el contexto español, y su relación con las características individuales de las enfermeras y de su ámbito de trabajo. Método: Estudio observacional, transversal, realizado en 29 unidades de hospitalización médico-quirúrgica de adultos y 5 unidades de cuidados intensivos de la red pública de Navarra. La variable principal, el alcance de práctica de las enfermeras, se midió mediante el cuestionario de D’Amour en su versión española. Se analizaron los datos con estadística descriptiva e inferencial, estableciendo el nivel de significación en 0,05. Resultados: Un total de 310 enfermeras participaron en el estudio, y los resultados revelaron niveles aceptables del alcance de práctica enfermera. La edad y el trabajar en unidades de cuidados intensivos fueron determinantes a la hora de identificar diferencias en las actividades desempeñadas por las enfermeras en el ejercicio de su profesión. La correlación encontrada muestra que a mayor edad existe mayor probabilidad de expresar puntuaciones más bajas en la dimensión «Cuidado centrado en paciente y familia». En contraste, en la dimensión «Calidad del cuidado y seguridad del paciente» fueron las enfermeras más jóvenes las que puntuaron significativamente más bajo. Conclusiones: Comprender el alcance de práctica de las enfermeras es esencial para abordar la escasez de profesionales en los sistemas de salud. No se trata únicamente de aumentar el número de enfermeras, sino de garantizar que estas estén dedicadas a desempeñar integralmente las funciones propias de su profesión.
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'Opportunistic care': a focus group study of nurses' perspective on caring for long-term cancer survivors and their families
(Wolters Kluwer, 2024) Elizondo Rodríguez, Nerea; La Rosa-Salas, Virginia; Leite, Ana Carolina Andrade Biaggi; Domingo-Oslé, Marta; Nascimento, Lucila; García Vivar, Cristina; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
Background: The global population of long-term cancer survivors is increasing, thanks to advances in treatments and care. Healthcare systems are working to address the unique needs of these individuals. However, there remains a knowledge gap concerning nurses' view on cancer survivorship care. Objective: To identify nurses' perspective of care for long-term cancer survivors and their families. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study used 5 focus groups comprising 33 nurses from primary healthcare and specialized oncology care. Data analysis was conducted through thematic analysis, and the study received ethical approval. Results: Long-term cancer survivors and their families often remained unrecognized as a distinct group within the healthcare system. Consequently, nurses provide what can be termed as opportunistic care during nurse-survivor encounters, addressing health needs beyond the purpose of the initial healthcare visit. This absence of a systematic or structured approach for this patient group has prompted nurses to seek the establishment of a comprehensive framework through survivorship care plans, thus ensuring a continuum of care for this specific population. Conclusion: The lack of a structured approach to caring for long-term cancer survivors and their families, often invisible as a distinct population group, results in nurses providing care on an opportunistic basis. Implications for practice: It is crucial to develop and implement survivorship care plans tailored to this population's needs. Simultaneously, it is important to advance research in this area and establish an educational framework for nurses, enabling them to effectively address the care of long-term cancer survivors and their families.
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Mental health of spanish nurses working during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
(Wiley, 2022) San Martín Rodríguez, Leticia; Escalada Hernández, Paula; Soto Ruiz, María Nelia; Ferraz Torres, Marta; Rodríguez Matesanz, Irati; García Vivar, Cristina; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak; Gobierno de Navarra / Nafarroako Gobernua
Aim. To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of nurses working in primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare centers in Navarre (Spain). Background. Healthcare workers, especially nurses, are at high risk for developing mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduction. Spain ranks among the European countries with the highest incidence of and mortality from COVID-19 and has a 31% deficit in the number of nurses compared with the average for the European Union. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study involving 800 Registered Nurses in Navarre, Spain. Four standardized instruments, along with a self-administered online questionnaire, were used to measure the impact in terms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The STROBE checklist for cross-sectional studies was used to report this study. Results. Of the 800 nurses, 68% had some level of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress, and of these, 38% had moderate or severe symptoms. Those who worked in hospital COVID units and in nursing homes showed a higher impact on their mental health. Discussion. The sustained pressure that nurses have experienced in their work during the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected their mental health. Conclusion. This study found that nurses who worked in hospital COVID units and in nursing homes during the pandemic had worse mental health outcomes. Implications for nursing/policy. Recommendations for nursing policy include the need to implement coaching and emotional programs to support nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic. There is also an urgent need for the implementation of national training programs to strengthen health emergency preparedness, improve response capacity, and increase the resilience of nurses to disasters.
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La enfermera gestora de casos en oncología: una revisión narrativa
(Sociedad Española de Enfermería Oncológica, 2022) Soto Simbaña, María Belén; Ardanaz Echeverria, Nerea; Ibáñez Munárriz, Mikel; Escalada Hernández, Paula; Zubeldia Inchaurrondo, Carmen; García Vivar, Cristina; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak; Institute of Smart Cities - ISC
Introducción: el cáncer es una patología con elevada morbi-mortalidad, cuya incidencia va a ir aumentando a lo largo de los años. Es por ello, que se necesita de la implementación de nuevos perfiles profesionales en la atención al paciente oncológico, como el de la Enfermera Gestora de Casos (EGC). Este perfil constituye una pieza clave en la atención a los pacientes con cáncer, con el fin de ofrecer una visión holística, dentro de la complejidad que supone la atención sanitaria a lo largo de las distintas fases del cuidado continuado al cáncer. Objetivo: conocer el rol de la Enfermera Gestora de Casos en el ámbito de la oncología. Método: se llevó a cabo una búsqueda bibliográfica en bases de datos (PubMed, CINAHL, Cuiden...) así como en páginas web oficiales relativas al cáncer. Límites de inclusión: publicaciones de los últimos 10-15 años (2006-2021), en castellano, inglés y portugués. Se agrupó la información relevante en categorías que atendían a nuestros objetivos. Resultados: se obtuvieron 21 publicaciones que se correspondían al tema planteado. Los resultados narrativos exponen la complejidad del rol de EGC, en cuanto a competencias como ámbito de actuación e intervenciones. Además, los resultados positivos que se obtienen de la intervención de la EGC son numerosos. En Navarra esta figura está presente dentro de las Unidades Funcionales Multidisciplinares de atención al cáncer y continúa en desarrollo. Conclusiones: se debe fomentar la investigación y desarrollo del perfil de la EGC en el ámbito nacional y su proyección al ámbito comunitario, dado que está presente principalmente en el ámbito hospitalario, siendo la atención a los supervivientes un reto dentro de la atención al cáncer que se podría afrontar desde Atención Primaria. En Navarra, como ejemplo de experiencia en el ámbito nacional, esta figura está presente dentro de las Unidades Funcionales Multidisciplinares de atención al cáncer y continúa en desarrollo.
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Challenges of creating a peer support online community for patients with diabetes: a case study
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2024-09-27) Bujanda Sainz de Murieta, Arantxa; Isomursu, Minna; Escalada Hernández, Paula; San Martín Rodríguez, Leticia; García Vivar, Cristina; Soto Ruiz, María Nelia; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak; Institute of Smart Cities - ISC
This study aims to explore the challenges and strategies in creating online communities for individuals with diabetes, emphasizing their role in fostering connections among individuals facing similar health conditions. Using a single-case approach, we investigated the design process of a diabetes online community using the classic waterfall model. Participants were recruited from a diabetes local association, and usability was assessed using the System Usability Scale and the think-aloud method. Subsequently, semistructured interviews were conducted to evaluate functionality and user experience. Data collection was conducted from August until December 2023. The development of the community unveiled significant usability challenges, highlighting the need for user feedback and improvement. Ethical considerations, including anonymity, usage conditions, privacy terms, and health information sharing, emerged as critical areas requiring meticulous attention. Furthermore, healthcare professional moderation was deemed essential to ensure a secure environment. Users expressed strong interest in enhanced interaction features and personalized notifications. Although online diabetes communities hold potential for peer support, addressing usability challenges, ethical considerations, and moderation issues is essential. This study emphasizes the ongoing necessity for research to enhance the development of patient communities, ensuring accessibility, mitigating ethical risks, and leveraging nurses as moderators.