Journal of Advanced Nursing

Abstract Aims To compare morning and evening salivary melatonin levels, sleep quality and chronotype between nurses working fixed day shifts and those working rotating night shifts. Background Rotating night shift work is an inevitable part of

Abstract Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of music intervention on breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers. Design A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials following Cochrane methods

Abstract Aims To critically review and synthesize qualitative research pertaining to the establishment of early caregiver–infant relationships in the neonatal care unit (NCU). Background It is well‐established that bonding and attachment

Abstract Aims To identify clinical symptoms and nursing interventions for stem cell therapy in autoimmune diseases. Design This is a retrospective, cross‐sectional study. Methods This study was undertaken with patients diagnosed with type 1

Abstract Aims To assess the effects of upright positions on maternal outcomes for women without epidural analgesia in comparison with recumbent positions during the second stage of labour. Background Upright positions have many physiological

Abstract Aim This study aims to evaluate the safety and analgesic efficacy of pre‐mixed nitrous oxide/oxygen mixture treatment of pain induced by dressing change for perianal abscess. Design This protocol is a randomized, double‐blind, placebo

Abstract Aim To understand what nursing education activities are missed in the daily life of nursing programmes, by also identifying antecedents and consequences of missed educational activities. Design A descriptive qualitative study according to

Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to study the simultaneous relationships of work pressure with the performance and well‐being of nurses and to explore whether mindfulness moderates these relationships. Design A cross‐sectional survey design

Abstract Aim To explore experiences of peer support among parents of children with congenital heart defects. Design A study analysing written responses to open‐ended questions about peer support, collected via an online survey distributed in

Abstract Aims The decline of nutritional status and depressive symptoms are pandemic in heart failure patients and functional status may play a pivotal role between these. This study aimed to determine whether nutritional status is associated with