Ebn Podcast

In this podcast Roberta Heale talks to Dr Peter O'Halloran about the paper "After the Liverpool Care Pathway clear guidance and support on end-of-life care is needed." They discuss the newly implemented pathways and the effects these have on practice and patients. Full paper>> http://ebn.bmj.com/content/19/1/27.full?sid=6cdd43f3-7315-41d7-b249-3df4e3f74a5c

In this podcast Allison Shorten talks to Dr Jim Pivarnik about the recent review paper "Structured physical activity during pregnancy reduces risk of caesarean delivery".

Welcome to this EBN podcast. Dr Joanna Smith, Associate Editor, will be taking a closer look at a commentary from the journal with an invited guest. These discussions are designed to help you think about issues raised in the article, as well as the clinical applicability of the original research paper. In this session, Dr Kirsten Davison, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Social and Behavioral Sciences in the Department of Nutrition Harvard, T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston discusses issues raised in her commentary of a mixed method study that explore the potential role of Maternal and Child Health nurses in delivering childhood obesity prevention services to promote optimal growth in young children. As an expert in the field of evidence-based medicine, Dr Kirsten Davison, whose research primarily focuses on family and community level factors that influence children’s lifestyle behaviors and risk of obesity, reflects on the study reviewed, and offers insightful comments and ideas that can be

In this podcast Helen Noble talks to Felix Naughton about the paper "Daily e-cigarette use increases quit attempts and reduces smoking with no effect on cessation" recently published in the journal. They discuss the methods and the outcomes of the study and the implications for clinical practice. Full article >> http://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2015/09/16/eb-2015-102173.full

In this podcast Dr Helen Noble talks to Dr Alice Ammerman, from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA about her recent commentary published in EBN. The study commentary titled " Behavioural counselling improves physiological outcomes in those with cardiovascular risk factors” reflected on a study which addressed four topics: (1) the effect of dietary and physical activity counselling on patient health outcomes; (2) intermediate CVD-related outcomes; (3) behavioural outcomes; and (4) harms of counselling. In this podcast they explore the need for the study, its strengths and weaknesses and the implications for clinical practice.

Welcome to this EBN podcast. My name is Allison Shorten. I am an associate editor of EBN and an Associate Professor at Yale School of Nursing in the United States. Today I am talking with Dr Middeldorp who is one of our expert commentators. Dr. Middeldorp is a professor and co-chair of the Department of Vascular Medicine of the Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam. Dr. Middeldorp will be talking about the risk of venous thromboembolism for women who are hospitalised during pregnancy. Welcome Dr. Middeldorp.

In this podcast Dr Helen Noble talks to Dr Kathleen Baird, from the Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith Health Institute, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Australia about her recent commentary published in EBN. The study commentary titled "Primary care professionals and abused women have differing awareness of domestic abuse: a new framework may help facilitate discussions”, reflected on a study which explored the dynamics of domestic abuse awareness and recognition among primary healthcare professionals and women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. In this podcast they explore the need for the study, its strengths and weaknesses and the implications for clinical practice.

Welcome to the EBN podcast. Dr. Joanna Smith, Associate Editor, will be taking a closer look at a commentary from the journal with an invited guest. These discussions are designed to help you think about issues raised in the article, as well as the clinical applicability of the original research paper. In this session, Dr Melissa McPheeters, a healthcare epidemiologist who has worked in evidence-based medicine and comparative effectiveness for over a decade and is based Vanderbilt Evidence-based Practice Center, Nashville, USA, discusses issues raised in her commentary on a clinical trial that examined a nurse-led intervention for supporting the transition of youths with heart disease to adult care services : As an expert in the field of evidence-based medicine, Dr Melissa McPheeters reflects on the study reviewed, and offers insightful comments and ideas that can be used in practice and policy. Original research article: Mackie AS et al. Healthcare transition for youth with heart diseases: a clinical trial

In this podcast Dr Roberta Heale, Associate Editor on EBN talks to Dr David Lee, Oregon State University, about the risk of falls for older people on high blood pressure medication. The discussion includes how the research was carried out, limitations to the study and take home messages for listeners.

As the population ages, so too does the requirement for dialysis. Home dialysis has not been made an option for many older patients. Dr. Edwina Brown discusses research findings that age should not be a contraindication in home dialysis. Associate Editor of EBN, Roberta Heale, hosts the podcast.

Welcome to this Evidence Based Nursing podcast. This month’s commentary for discussion is concerned with patients with heart failure, and their partners, and the value they hold being seen and supported together . Dr Helen Noble, Lecturer Health Services Research, Queens University Belfast, and Associate Editor, Evidence Based Nursing will be joined by Assistant Professor Harleah G. Buck, of Pennsylvania State University who is the commentary author. The key issues that arise from this work including what we already know about the topic, the strengths and weaknesses of the research methods and the implications for clinical practice will be deliberated. The discussion is designed to help you think about issues raised in the commentary and explore the clinical applicability of the original research discussed. Reference to original commentary: Patients with heart failure, and their partners, value being seen and supported together. Evid Based Nurs 2015 18: 77 originally published online February 4, 2015 10.113

On 11 September, the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill will take place in the House of Commons. If eventually passed, it will allow a terminally ill adult (prognosis less than 6 months) resident in England or Wales to be supplied with a lethal prescription to be self-administered under the supervision of ‘an attending health professional’ (doctor or nurse). Before the prescription is issued, a High Court Judge will have to be satisfied that the person has (mental) capacity, and that the desire to hasten death is voluntary, settled and informed. The key criterion is short prognosis; the patient does not have to be ‘suffering unbearably’. Professor Robert Twycross, Emeritus Clinical Reader in Palliative Medicine, Oxford University, is against this bill being passed. Here he tells Gary Mitchell, EBN Social Media Editor, why. Read Professor Twycross's full editorial: http://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2015/08/11/eb-2015-102189.full

EBN associate editor Gary Mitchell caught up with Kate Swaffer in London earlier this month to discuss her upcoming book, what it is like to live with dementia, and the current areas for development within healthcare systems and society. Kate's book, "what the hell happened to my brain?" is to be released later this year with Jessica Kingsley Publishers. If you are interested in finding out more about Kate's work check out her webpage and regular blog series here: http://kateswaffer.com/

Gary Mitchell, EBN associate editor, catches up with Joanne Agnelli and Jessie McGreevy from Four Seasons Health Care at the Alzheimer's Show in London at the start of June. Joanne and Jessie, two of our hosts from a recent twitter-chat on optimising palliative care in nursing homes, agreed to record a short podcast to illuminate the key points from the recent discussion. This podcast succinctly highlights the practical things any nurses, within a care home setting, can do to enhance palliative care for their residents.

Welcome to this EBN podcast where Dr Allison Shorten, Associate Editor, will explore a recent commentary in EBN with the commentary author, Dr. Louise Cadman. These discussions are designed to help you think about issues raised in the article, as well as the clinical applicability. The commentary is about an interesting study regarding the challenges of providing safe and sensitive care during cervical screening for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Dr Louise Cadman reflects on the study and critically explores the findings offering her thoughts on the implications for practice. Read the commentary: Professionals providing cervical screening may require training and support on how to provide safe and sensitive care for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Link: http://bmj.co/1DY3HeL

Welcome to the EBN podcast. Dr Joanna Smith, Associate Editor, will be taking a closer look at an article published by Dr Alison Twycross, who has published extensively on pain management in children, and is the Editor at Evidence-Based Nursing. In this session, Dr Alison Twycross, Head of Department for Children’s Nursing and Reader in Children’s Pain Management, will discuss issues raised in her article; children’s and parents’ perceptions of postoperative pain management: a mixed methods study. These discussions are designed to help you think about issues raised in the article, as well as the clinical applicability. As an expert in the field, Dr Alison Twycross reflects on the study, and offers insightful comments and ideas that can be used in practice. Read the commentary: Although parents are generally satisfied with their child's postoperative care, children continue to experience moderate-to-severe pain postoperatively http://goo.gl/WpyKw8

Welcome to the 11th #ebnjc podcast, this month’s topic is advanced care planning. Dr Alison Twycross, School of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University and Editor, Evidence Based Nursing will explore with the commentary author, a recent commentary in EBN titled: The majority of hospitalised elderly people at high risk of dying have thought about end-of-life care, though documentation of preferences in medical records may be lacking. The discussion is designed to help you think about issues raised in the commentary and explore the clinical applicability of the original research discussed. Dr Twycorss discuss with Dr Sarah Jeong, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle some of the issues raised in his commentary report. Dr Jeong reflects on the work, critically exploring the findings offering his thoughts on the implications for practice. Read the commentary: goo.gl/sg4dQi Read the original paper: goo.gl/HUDlaQ

Welcome to the 10th #ebnjc podcast, this month’s topic is care of people with learning disabilities. Dr Helen Noble, Lecturer Health Services Research, Queens University Belfast and Associate Editor, Evidence Based Nursing will explore with the commentary author, a recent commentary in EBN titled: In adults with intellectual disability, discontinuation of antipsychotics is associated with reduction in weight, BMI, waist circumference and blood pressure. The discussion is designed to help you think about issues raised in the commentary and explore the clinical applicability of the original research discussed. Dr Noble discuss with Professor Pierre Chue some of the issues raised in his commentary report. Dr Chue reflects on the work, critically exploring the findings offering his thoughts on the implications for practice. Read the commentary: http://goo.gl/KDnevz Read the original paper: http://goo.gl/TW050U

Welcome to the EBN podcast. Dr Dorothy Forbes, former Associate Editor, will be taking a closer look at a commentary from the journal with an invited guest. These discussions are designed to help you think about issues raised in the article, as well as the clinical applicability of the original research paper. In this session, Dr Roberta DiDonato, who is affiliated with Experimental Cognitive Psychology at the Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador will discuss the issues raised in a commentary recently published in EBN. The commentary reviewed a prospective longitudinal study that examined the association of age‐related hearing loss (ARHL) with cognitive decline (see link to original article below). Co-author Dr DiDonato reflects on the study undertaken, and offers insightful comments and ideas that can be used in practice and policy. Read the articles: Community-dwelling older adults with hearing loss experience greater decline in cognitive function over time than those with normal hearing:

Welcome to the EBN podcast. Dr Roberta Heale, Associate Editor, will explore a recent commentary in EBN on Child Health with the commentary author. The discussion is designed to help you think about issues raised in the commentary and to explore implications of this study related to practice. In this podcast, Dr Kenneth A. Dodge, from Duke University in the USA and Dr Heale will discuss the findings of a study that focused on the long term effects of home visits by nurses and paraprofessionals on infants and toddlers of low income families. Dr Dodge reflects on the study and critically explores the findings, offering his thoughts on the implications for modifications of home visit programs as well as future research. Read the articles: Nurse home visits for infants and toddlers of low income families improve behavioural, language and attention outcomes at age 6 to 9 years; paraprofessional visits improve visual attention and task switching http://goo.gl/PrjbEp. Original research article: Olds DL, Holmberg