This reply is in reference to the above published article. It is evident that extensive research was conducted, and multiple studies were reviewed looking at both home midwife settings (planned homes and freestanding midwifery units) and obstetric units for the purpose of this study. There was also statistical support provided to further support the topic. This article gave insight on intrapartum interventions and the outcomes for both the mother and newborn after being immersed in water during labor and following waterbirth.
Apart from being informative, I found this article rather interesting because in The Bahamas, immersion in water during labor and waterbirths are practices that are not seen. Based on the evidence gathered from this research and the other studies that were referenced, it is clear that both the physiological and psychological benefits of intrapartum immersion in water and waterbirths outweighed the disadvantages for healthy women with noncomplicated pregnancies. Results presented in the article showed decreased use of epidural, injected opioids, maternal pain, episiotomy and postpartum hemorrhage, increased maternal satisfaction and an increased odd of an intact peritoneum. On the other hand, although the risk remained low, the odds of cord avulsion was seen as higher. Otherwise, there were no other adverse neonatal outcomes identified. For these reasons, I believe that intrapartum water emersions and waterbirths should be considered and imple...
This reply is in reference to the above published article. It is evident that extensive research was conducted, and multiple studies were reviewed looking at both home midwife settings (planned homes and freestanding midwifery units) and obstetric units for the purpose of this study. There was also statistical support provided to further support the topic. This article gave insight on intrapartum interventions and the outcomes for both the mother and newborn after being immersed in water during labor and following waterbirth.
Apart from being informative, I found this article rather interesting because in The Bahamas, immersion in water during labor and waterbirths are practices that are not seen. Based on the evidence gathered from this research and the other studies that were referenced, it is clear that both the physiological and psychological benefits of intrapartum immersion in water and waterbirths outweighed the disadvantages for healthy women with noncomplicated pregnancies. Results presented in the article showed decreased use of epidural, injected opioids, maternal pain, episiotomy and postpartum hemorrhage, increased maternal satisfaction and an increased odd of an intact peritoneum. On the other hand, although the risk remained low, the odds of cord avulsion was seen as higher. Otherwise, there were no other adverse neonatal outcomes identified. For these reasons, I believe that intrapartum water emersions and waterbirths should be considered and implemented as an alternative birthing method in The Bahamas; awarding pregnant mothers an alternative labor option and different experience.
Overall, the article was very informative; however, it would have been more beneficial if more articles were used that were related to the midwifery led setting to achieve more balanced results and determine if the interventions produces different outcomes as opposed to using far more articles related to the obstetric unit setting.
Dear Editor,
I read your article on acupuncture in pregnant women suffering from lower back and pelvic pain (LBPP). I found the read to be interesting and very informative. Firstly, I love how you explained thoroughly what acupuncture is and why it is usually used. The only information I have ever known about acupuncture was that people use it to lose weight, but I never really knew the main use was to relieve pain.
I found the study interesting because many pregnant women suffer from LBP0 especially first-time mothers because of their sudden body change. I myself too suffered from LBPP when I was pregnant with my first child. With a study like this, it can create a whole dynamic for mothers suffering from those painful episodes.
Your study can open door to new treatment that can help mothers around the world rather than just being told to take medication for the pain. As mentioned in your article, it will assist in mothers being able to complete daily tasks as well as attend work until the time to give birth.
LBPP is a very painful thing to experience as a pregnant woman, but with this research, door is now opened to new treatment to help assist in the relief of this pain. I think the research study was very successful. While it may not work for everyone, if it can help majority of women, it’s a good start. The research article was very interesting and I learn a lot from that good read. Thank you for your har...
Dear Editor,
I read your article on acupuncture in pregnant women suffering from lower back and pelvic pain (LBPP). I found the read to be interesting and very informative. Firstly, I love how you explained thoroughly what acupuncture is and why it is usually used. The only information I have ever known about acupuncture was that people use it to lose weight, but I never really knew the main use was to relieve pain.
I found the study interesting because many pregnant women suffer from LBP0 especially first-time mothers because of their sudden body change. I myself too suffered from LBPP when I was pregnant with my first child. With a study like this, it can create a whole dynamic for mothers suffering from those painful episodes.
Your study can open door to new treatment that can help mothers around the world rather than just being told to take medication for the pain. As mentioned in your article, it will assist in mothers being able to complete daily tasks as well as attend work until the time to give birth.
LBPP is a very painful thing to experience as a pregnant woman, but with this research, door is now opened to new treatment to help assist in the relief of this pain. I think the research study was very successful. While it may not work for everyone, if it can help majority of women, it’s a good start. The research article was very interesting and I learn a lot from that good read. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your research study.
Dear Editor: This response is in relations to the article mentioned above, published on August 26th, 2021. This study is crucial in addressing the psychological effects of nursing students as it represented a major adjustment to their professional and educational experiences due to the pandemic. However, the study was done at a very early stage of the pandemic, thus as of right now, no current theory concerning the psychological well-being of nursing and non-nursing students cannot be supported by this research. Due to assessments performed in the clinical environment, compulsory clinical practice hours, and other heavy loads required of a BSN program, I believe that nursing students are more vulnerable to issues like depression and stress than other students who are not linked with the nursing field. I anticipate that reevaluating these students would result in higher levels of anxiety and depression. Otherwise from that the article was very engaging. However, environments and techniques must be put in place for both nursing and non-nursing students in order to reduce stress and foster resilience in the face of the demanding curriculum.
This reply is about the article that was published on August 26, 2021. I would first like to commend the authors for conducting such crucial research. Covid 19 was a worldwide phenomenon that almost every country is still feeling the effect of. It is still unclear the impact it had on the world but with research, great things can be accomplished to combat any negative impacts that are still lingering by the cause of the pandemic.
The study focuses on the emotional state and coping mechanism used by students in China during the outbreak of Covid-19. Although there was an emphasis on nursing students during this study, I believe that all students despite the career that they are pursuing would suffer from the effects of Covid 19. It should also be noted that the survey was conducted during the early onset of Covid 19 thus the findings of this survey might need to be evaluated further to gather precise information.
The findings revealing that all the students suffered some mental impact from the Covid-19 virus indicate that more emphasis needs to be placed on the well-being of students once assignments are due. Covid-19 was not the only factor that contributed to the emotional state of the students. Therefore, taking the necessary precautions can limit the physiological damage faced by students.
I am writing in response to the article “Preventing pressure injury in nursing homes: developing a care bundle using the Behaviour Change Wheel” published on June 3rd, 2019, in Volume 9 Issue 6 on BJM Open.
This study sought to implement a care bundle for nursing care settings’ usage in relation to the deduction in prevalence of pressure injuries. The study sought to identify pressure injury practices that are evidenced based and would reduce negative outcomes in the nursing home setting. This topic is personal to me, and I am an advocate for preventing pressure injuries in all clinical care settings. Pressure injuries have become a global problem resulting in decreased quality of life and high costs for both patient and the health care system. I applaud the authors for raising awareness of pressure injuries and the role of nursing care staff in its prevention.
Despite the many causative factors of pressure injuries, the study seemed to only focus on the behavior of nursing home staff. I do believe that patient’s behavior also plays a role in in the prevention and acquisition of pressure injuries. Encouraging the patient in the participation of their care may improve patient outcomes (Mcinnes, et al., 2014). In collaboration with the nurse the patient can assist by helping to take care of their bodies in their own capacity and voicing their concerns. The authors may perhaps in the future delve into why there is a lack of knowledge about patients’ acuities on...
I am writing in response to the article “Preventing pressure injury in nursing homes: developing a care bundle using the Behaviour Change Wheel” published on June 3rd, 2019, in Volume 9 Issue 6 on BJM Open.
This study sought to implement a care bundle for nursing care settings’ usage in relation to the deduction in prevalence of pressure injuries. The study sought to identify pressure injury practices that are evidenced based and would reduce negative outcomes in the nursing home setting. This topic is personal to me, and I am an advocate for preventing pressure injuries in all clinical care settings. Pressure injuries have become a global problem resulting in decreased quality of life and high costs for both patient and the health care system. I applaud the authors for raising awareness of pressure injuries and the role of nursing care staff in its prevention.
Despite the many causative factors of pressure injuries, the study seemed to only focus on the behavior of nursing home staff. I do believe that patient’s behavior also plays a role in in the prevention and acquisition of pressure injuries. Encouraging the patient in the participation of their care may improve patient outcomes (Mcinnes, et al., 2014). In collaboration with the nurse the patient can assist by helping to take care of their bodies in their own capacity and voicing their concerns. The authors may perhaps in the future delve into why there is a lack of knowledge about patients’ acuities on pressure care management which could possibly enhance their recovery. By incorporating the patients’ ideologies and perceptions, recent research has found that it increases their well-being and gives them peace of mind (García-Sánchez et al., 2019).
The care bundle can be a useful tool not only in nursing homes but in other clinical settings and can be studied in greater depth. It is my hope that the conductors of this study source other clinical settings such as hospitals to further discuss how behavior of hospital staff can influence the reduction of pressure injures and the results of using the care bundle in those settings.
References
McInnes, E., Chaboyer, W., Murray, E., Allen, T., & Jones, P. (2014). The role of patients in pressure injury prevention: a survey of acute care patients. BMC nursing, 13(1), 41. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-014-0041-y
García-Sánchez, F. J., Martínez-Vizcaíno, V., & Rodríguez-Martín, B. (2019). Patients' and Caregivers' Conceptualisations of Pressure Ulcers and the Process of Decision-Making in the Context of Home Care. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(15), 2719. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16152719
This statement is in reaction to the article that was previously published on July 21, 2017. I would like to bring to the attention towards Ntantana et al. (2017) article titled “The impact of healthcare professionals’ personality and religious beliefs on the decisions to forego life-sustaining treatments: An observational, multicenter, cross-sectional study in Greek Intensive Care Unit.”
First, I want to thank the authors for their hard work on a study that provides valuable insights into the variables influencing medical practitioners' choices not to administer life-saving measures. Their results indicated that fears of legal consequences resulted in negative attitudes towards preceding life-sustaining treatment. In addition, the results showed that religious beliefs were associated with the decision to withhold life-saving intervention. Second, I wanted to point out some things that you could improve. This was a cross-sectional study, meaning the authors collected the data over time. However, there could have been changes throughout the study. Also, this study did not consider any personal views of the patient.
The authors can consider several factors that might have improved their study results. The first factor has a control group. The control group would have involved participants who were not asked questions about religion and ethics when caring for terminally ill patients. Kesmodel (2018) depicts that authors exercise caution...
This statement is in reaction to the article that was previously published on July 21, 2017. I would like to bring to the attention towards Ntantana et al. (2017) article titled “The impact of healthcare professionals’ personality and religious beliefs on the decisions to forego life-sustaining treatments: An observational, multicenter, cross-sectional study in Greek Intensive Care Unit.”
First, I want to thank the authors for their hard work on a study that provides valuable insights into the variables influencing medical practitioners' choices not to administer life-saving measures. Their results indicated that fears of legal consequences resulted in negative attitudes towards preceding life-sustaining treatment. In addition, the results showed that religious beliefs were associated with the decision to withhold life-saving intervention. Second, I wanted to point out some things that you could improve. This was a cross-sectional study, meaning the authors collected the data over time. However, there could have been changes throughout the study. Also, this study did not consider any personal views of the patient.
The authors can consider several factors that might have improved their study results. The first factor has a control group. The control group would have involved participants who were not asked questions about religion and ethics when caring for terminally ill patients. Kesmodel (2018) depicts that authors exercise caution when concluding causes unless they can safely assume that the exposure is constant over time and is unaffected by actually experiencing the result. However, this article did not apply this principle to reduce informational bias since the participant’s religious beliefs varied over the study period. In addition, patient views on religion and ethics can also influence the cause of religion and withholding of critical care service. Kesmodel (2018) depicts that authors don’t need to conclude cause-effect relations in this cross-sectional study.
It is important to understand that the intent of this paper is not to criticize the work of current researchers but rather to improve the quality of research being done today. To achieve this goal, it is necessary first to understand the shortcomings of current research methods. We can only develop new and improved methods to achieve better results.
References
Kesmodel, U. S. (2018). Cross-sectional studies - what are they good for? Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 97(4), 388–393. https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.13331
Kesmodel, U. S. (2018). Information bias in epidemiological studies with a special focus on obstetrics and gynecology. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 97(4), 417–423. https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.13330
Ntantana, A., Matamis, D., Savvidou, S., Marmanidou, K., Giannakou, M., Gouva, Μ., Nakos, G., & Koulouras, V. (2017). The impact of healthcare professionals’ personality and religious beliefs on the decisions to forego life-sustaining treatments: An observational, multicentre, cross-sectional study in Greek Intensive Care Units. BMJ Open, 7(7), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013916
This letter is in response to the above article first published on November 17 2017. I found the article to be insightful as to examine the correlation of sleep being associated with CVD. and specifically among ethnic group in the Netherlands. As I read the article I was intrigued with the authors finding an correlation with sleep duration and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease among ethnic communities in the Netherlands. As authors found a correlation of sleep duration with cardiovascular disease in ethnic communities they also made noted
that longer study can be used to give a more definitive answer.
Dear Editor:
This letter is in response to the above article first published on November 17,2017. I found the article to be insightful as to examine the correlation of sleep being associated with CVD. and specifically among ethnic group in the Netherlands. As I read the article I was intrigued with the authors finding an correlation with sleep duration and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease among ethnic communities in the Netherlands. As authors found a correlation of sleep duration with cardiovascular disease in ethnic communities they also made noted that longer study can be used to give a more definitive answer.
The authors has start the discussion if sleep being a risk factor among different ethnicities specifically of a darker skin tone. Although the country of focus was the Netherlands...
This letter is in response to the above article first published on November 17 2017. I found the article to be insightful as to examine the correlation of sleep being associated with CVD. and specifically among ethnic group in the Netherlands. As I read the article I was intrigued with the authors finding an correlation with sleep duration and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease among ethnic communities in the Netherlands. As authors found a correlation of sleep duration with cardiovascular disease in ethnic communities they also made noted
that longer study can be used to give a more definitive answer.
Dear Editor:
This letter is in response to the above article first published on November 17,2017. I found the article to be insightful as to examine the correlation of sleep being associated with CVD. and specifically among ethnic group in the Netherlands. As I read the article I was intrigued with the authors finding an correlation with sleep duration and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease among ethnic communities in the Netherlands. As authors found a correlation of sleep duration with cardiovascular disease in ethnic communities they also made noted that longer study can be used to give a more definitive answer.
The authors has start the discussion if sleep being a risk factor among different ethnicities specifically of a darker skin tone. Although the country of focus was the Netherlands it still bring to the spotlight a risk factor that this group of people should be aware of. This study in line with another article in which the author Park (2022) states “Both short and long sleep have been associated with a great risk of risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD)” (pg.1) Therefore sleep whose importance is sometimes overlook requires more attention being a risk for cardiovascular disease. It also sows the seek of exploration as see if replication of the study can conducted in the Bahamas.
In concluion the article was an though provoking read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Sleep is imortant for the daily function life and it should not be much of a suprised that it would be link to the CVD among the population of a darker skin complexion. The article highlight subtle the importance of maintaining good overall health.
Reference
Anujuo K, Agyemang C, Snijder MB, et al
Contribution of short sleep duration to ethnic differences in cardiovascular disease: results from a cohort study in the Netherlands
BMJ Open 2022;7:e017645. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017645
Park, Minsun PhD; Martyn-Nemeth, Pamela PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN; Hayman, Laura L. MSN, PhD, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA. Sleep and Cardiovascular Disease. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing: 1/2 2022 - Volume 37 - Issue 1 - p 3-4 doi: 10.1097/JCN.0000000000000870
We thank the Long Covid Kids group for clearly outlining the difficulties children and young people faced in accessing SARS-CoV-2 testing during the pandemic, a view which we share.
We have been careful in our protocol to ensure the control group is described as “test negative” rather than “negative” and have highlighted in our limitations section that this group will include children and young people who were infected but did not have an RT-PCR test.
We agree that this nuance is key, and it will continue to be emphasised in our analyses and reflected in our conclusions. Our Young Person’s Advisory Group has been integral in the planning of this study and will be closely involved in interpretation of the results.
This reply is in response to the above-published article on September 18, 2022. This article has been very enlightening in more ways than one, highlighting the connection between obesity and diabetes. It is a known fact that one of the leading causes of diabetes is obesity as mentioned in the article. The attempt to further determine factors among both conditions and how they enhance the risk of developing them is crucial in diabetes prevention. Within the Bahamas, there is a great prevalence of persons living with comorbidities. In 2019, there was a 29% increase in the deaths of persons with diabetes (Vos et al., 2020). This comes behind ischemic heart disease, stroke, and hypertensive heart disease, conditions that can occur as a result of diabetes and can even be factors leading to diabetes. In this, the correlation between obesity and diabetes is also consistent within The Bahamas, however, one of the key causes of diabesity was not foregrounded in this article.
Though included in the framework of this study, the necessary consideration of other non-communicable diseases was not outlined. While age, residence, sex, education, and wealth are significant causative factors for diabesity, the presence of underlying non-communicable conditions plays a pivotal role in the development of both diabetes and obesity. The time in which these comorbid diseases were diagnosed should have some effect on the prevalence of diabetes and obesity being observed and recorded in the...
This reply is in response to the above-published article on September 18, 2022. This article has been very enlightening in more ways than one, highlighting the connection between obesity and diabetes. It is a known fact that one of the leading causes of diabetes is obesity as mentioned in the article. The attempt to further determine factors among both conditions and how they enhance the risk of developing them is crucial in diabetes prevention. Within the Bahamas, there is a great prevalence of persons living with comorbidities. In 2019, there was a 29% increase in the deaths of persons with diabetes (Vos et al., 2020). This comes behind ischemic heart disease, stroke, and hypertensive heart disease, conditions that can occur as a result of diabetes and can even be factors leading to diabetes. In this, the correlation between obesity and diabetes is also consistent within The Bahamas, however, one of the key causes of diabesity was not foregrounded in this article.
Though included in the framework of this study, the necessary consideration of other non-communicable diseases was not outlined. While age, residence, sex, education, and wealth are significant causative factors for diabesity, the presence of underlying non-communicable conditions plays a pivotal role in the development of both diabetes and obesity. The time in which these comorbid diseases were diagnosed should have some effect on the prevalence of diabetes and obesity being observed and recorded in the persons being studied. Additionally, consideration of other conditions persons may be genetically predisposed should be considered.
Overall, I do believe that the study done was very informative and much needed in detecting factors that lead to the prevalence of both diabetes and obesity and their simultaneous occurrences. This indeed is a study I would replicate within The Bahamas, as it is a growing health issue that needs to be addressed. However, the above-mentioned considerations would be included in my study to attain a more transparent outlook of the factors influencing the incidences of diabesity within The Bahamas.
To the Editor: This response pertains to the 2019 article stated previously. As a nursing student, I want to express how intriguing and pertinent this material is. The article indicates that nursing students may experience mental health issues. As mental health can influence how individuals respond to stress, make decisions, and interact with others, as well as their everyday lives, relationships, and physical health, nursing can be very stressful and demanding. The number of classes needed by a nursing student throughout a semester can be intimidating, as can maintaining academic success. Screening these students for a high risk of poor mental health is critical because early detection and treatment can prevent further mental health issues and ensure their future well-being.
According to the results, students in nursing programs should have access to activities that can help relieve stress and bolster their mental fortitude in preparation for the challenging curriculum they will face. In addition, there should be workshops available to help students deal with their mental health.
This reply is in reference to the above published article. It is evident that extensive research was conducted, and multiple studies were reviewed looking at both home midwife settings (planned homes and freestanding midwifery units) and obstetric units for the purpose of this study. There was also statistical support provided to further support the topic. This article gave insight on intrapartum interventions and the outcomes for both the mother and newborn after being immersed in water during labor and following waterbirth.
Apart from being informative, I found this article rather interesting because in The Bahamas, immersion in water during labor and waterbirths are practices that are not seen. Based on the evidence gathered from this research and the other studies that were referenced, it is clear that both the physiological and psychological benefits of intrapartum immersion in water and waterbirths outweighed the disadvantages for healthy women with noncomplicated pregnancies. Results presented in the article showed decreased use of epidural, injected opioids, maternal pain, episiotomy and postpartum hemorrhage, increased maternal satisfaction and an increased odd of an intact peritoneum. On the other hand, although the risk remained low, the odds of cord avulsion was seen as higher. Otherwise, there were no other adverse neonatal outcomes identified. For these reasons, I believe that intrapartum water emersions and waterbirths should be considered and imple...
Show MoreDear Editor,
Show MoreI read your article on acupuncture in pregnant women suffering from lower back and pelvic pain (LBPP). I found the read to be interesting and very informative. Firstly, I love how you explained thoroughly what acupuncture is and why it is usually used. The only information I have ever known about acupuncture was that people use it to lose weight, but I never really knew the main use was to relieve pain.
I found the study interesting because many pregnant women suffer from LBP0 especially first-time mothers because of their sudden body change. I myself too suffered from LBPP when I was pregnant with my first child. With a study like this, it can create a whole dynamic for mothers suffering from those painful episodes.
Your study can open door to new treatment that can help mothers around the world rather than just being told to take medication for the pain. As mentioned in your article, it will assist in mothers being able to complete daily tasks as well as attend work until the time to give birth.
LBPP is a very painful thing to experience as a pregnant woman, but with this research, door is now opened to new treatment to help assist in the relief of this pain. I think the research study was very successful. While it may not work for everyone, if it can help majority of women, it’s a good start. The research article was very interesting and I learn a lot from that good read. Thank you for your har...
Dear Editor: This response is in relations to the article mentioned above, published on August 26th, 2021. This study is crucial in addressing the psychological effects of nursing students as it represented a major adjustment to their professional and educational experiences due to the pandemic. However, the study was done at a very early stage of the pandemic, thus as of right now, no current theory concerning the psychological well-being of nursing and non-nursing students cannot be supported by this research. Due to assessments performed in the clinical environment, compulsory clinical practice hours, and other heavy loads required of a BSN program, I believe that nursing students are more vulnerable to issues like depression and stress than other students who are not linked with the nursing field. I anticipate that reevaluating these students would result in higher levels of anxiety and depression. Otherwise from that the article was very engaging. However, environments and techniques must be put in place for both nursing and non-nursing students in order to reduce stress and foster resilience in the face of the demanding curriculum.
This reply is about the article that was published on August 26, 2021. I would first like to commend the authors for conducting such crucial research. Covid 19 was a worldwide phenomenon that almost every country is still feeling the effect of. It is still unclear the impact it had on the world but with research, great things can be accomplished to combat any negative impacts that are still lingering by the cause of the pandemic.
The study focuses on the emotional state and coping mechanism used by students in China during the outbreak of Covid-19. Although there was an emphasis on nursing students during this study, I believe that all students despite the career that they are pursuing would suffer from the effects of Covid 19. It should also be noted that the survey was conducted during the early onset of Covid 19 thus the findings of this survey might need to be evaluated further to gather precise information.
The findings revealing that all the students suffered some mental impact from the Covid-19 virus indicate that more emphasis needs to be placed on the well-being of students once assignments are due. Covid-19 was not the only factor that contributed to the emotional state of the students. Therefore, taking the necessary precautions can limit the physiological damage faced by students.
I am writing in response to the article “Preventing pressure injury in nursing homes: developing a care bundle using the Behaviour Change Wheel” published on June 3rd, 2019, in Volume 9 Issue 6 on BJM Open.
This study sought to implement a care bundle for nursing care settings’ usage in relation to the deduction in prevalence of pressure injuries. The study sought to identify pressure injury practices that are evidenced based and would reduce negative outcomes in the nursing home setting. This topic is personal to me, and I am an advocate for preventing pressure injuries in all clinical care settings. Pressure injuries have become a global problem resulting in decreased quality of life and high costs for both patient and the health care system. I applaud the authors for raising awareness of pressure injuries and the role of nursing care staff in its prevention.
Despite the many causative factors of pressure injuries, the study seemed to only focus on the behavior of nursing home staff. I do believe that patient’s behavior also plays a role in in the prevention and acquisition of pressure injuries. Encouraging the patient in the participation of their care may improve patient outcomes (Mcinnes, et al., 2014). In collaboration with the nurse the patient can assist by helping to take care of their bodies in their own capacity and voicing their concerns. The authors may perhaps in the future delve into why there is a lack of knowledge about patients’ acuities on...
Show MoreDear Editor,
This statement is in reaction to the article that was previously published on July 21, 2017. I would like to bring to the attention towards Ntantana et al. (2017) article titled “The impact of healthcare professionals’ personality and religious beliefs on the decisions to forego life-sustaining treatments: An observational, multicenter, cross-sectional study in Greek Intensive Care Unit.”
First, I want to thank the authors for their hard work on a study that provides valuable insights into the variables influencing medical practitioners' choices not to administer life-saving measures. Their results indicated that fears of legal consequences resulted in negative attitudes towards preceding life-sustaining treatment. In addition, the results showed that religious beliefs were associated with the decision to withhold life-saving intervention. Second, I wanted to point out some things that you could improve. This was a cross-sectional study, meaning the authors collected the data over time. However, there could have been changes throughout the study. Also, this study did not consider any personal views of the patient.
The authors can consider several factors that might have improved their study results. The first factor has a control group. The control group would have involved participants who were not asked questions about religion and ethics when caring for terminally ill patients. Kesmodel (2018) depicts that authors exercise caution...
Show MoreThis letter is in response to the above article first published on November 17 2017. I found the article to be insightful as to examine the correlation of sleep being associated with CVD. and specifically among ethnic group in the Netherlands. As I read the article I was intrigued with the authors finding an correlation with sleep duration and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease among ethnic communities in the Netherlands. As authors found a correlation of sleep duration with cardiovascular disease in ethnic communities they also made noted
that longer study can be used to give a more definitive answer.
Dear Editor:
Show MoreThis letter is in response to the above article first published on November 17,2017. I found the article to be insightful as to examine the correlation of sleep being associated with CVD. and specifically among ethnic group in the Netherlands. As I read the article I was intrigued with the authors finding an correlation with sleep duration and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease among ethnic communities in the Netherlands. As authors found a correlation of sleep duration with cardiovascular disease in ethnic communities they also made noted that longer study can be used to give a more definitive answer.
The authors has start the discussion if sleep being a risk factor among different ethnicities specifically of a darker skin tone. Although the country of focus was the Netherlands...
We thank the Long Covid Kids group for clearly outlining the difficulties children and young people faced in accessing SARS-CoV-2 testing during the pandemic, a view which we share.
We have been careful in our protocol to ensure the control group is described as “test negative” rather than “negative” and have highlighted in our limitations section that this group will include children and young people who were infected but did not have an RT-PCR test.
We agree that this nuance is key, and it will continue to be emphasised in our analyses and reflected in our conclusions. Our Young Person’s Advisory Group has been integral in the planning of this study and will be closely involved in interpretation of the results.
This reply is in response to the above-published article on September 18, 2022. This article has been very enlightening in more ways than one, highlighting the connection between obesity and diabetes. It is a known fact that one of the leading causes of diabetes is obesity as mentioned in the article. The attempt to further determine factors among both conditions and how they enhance the risk of developing them is crucial in diabetes prevention. Within the Bahamas, there is a great prevalence of persons living with comorbidities. In 2019, there was a 29% increase in the deaths of persons with diabetes (Vos et al., 2020). This comes behind ischemic heart disease, stroke, and hypertensive heart disease, conditions that can occur as a result of diabetes and can even be factors leading to diabetes. In this, the correlation between obesity and diabetes is also consistent within The Bahamas, however, one of the key causes of diabesity was not foregrounded in this article.
Show MoreThough included in the framework of this study, the necessary consideration of other non-communicable diseases was not outlined. While age, residence, sex, education, and wealth are significant causative factors for diabesity, the presence of underlying non-communicable conditions plays a pivotal role in the development of both diabetes and obesity. The time in which these comorbid diseases were diagnosed should have some effect on the prevalence of diabetes and obesity being observed and recorded in the...
To the Editor: This response pertains to the 2019 article stated previously. As a nursing student, I want to express how intriguing and pertinent this material is. The article indicates that nursing students may experience mental health issues. As mental health can influence how individuals respond to stress, make decisions, and interact with others, as well as their everyday lives, relationships, and physical health, nursing can be very stressful and demanding. The number of classes needed by a nursing student throughout a semester can be intimidating, as can maintaining academic success. Screening these students for a high risk of poor mental health is critical because early detection and treatment can prevent further mental health issues and ensure their future well-being.
According to the results, students in nursing programs should have access to activities that can help relieve stress and bolster their mental fortitude in preparation for the challenging curriculum they will face. In addition, there should be workshops available to help students deal with their mental health.
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