Background Although frailty has been associated with increased risks for hospitalization and
mortality in chronic heart failure, the precise average effect remains uncertain. We performed …

Background Frailty is an independent predictor of mortality across many conditions.
Reported rates of frailty in heart failure range from 15% to 74%. There are several …

Background The nursing profession has a significant evidence to practice gap in an
increasingly complex and dynamic health care environment. Objective (s) To evaluate …

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing in prevalence and is associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. The optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for AF are …

A powerful quote by Michael J. Fox beautifully illustrates that 'we should teach the way
people learn'. Academics and nurses have to adapt their teaching approaches to …

Aims To describe the results of a study of images of men in nursing on television.
Background Previous research has highlighted stereotypical images around nursing, such …

Summary Background The World Wide Web has changed the way in which people
communicate and consume information. More importantly, this innovation has increased the …

Advances in technology have transformed the way we live, how we work, and how we
interact. Social media include web and mobile-based technology platforms providing an …

Nurses and midwives of Australia now is the time for change! As powerfully placed,
Indigenous and non-Indigenous nursing and midwifery professionals, together we can …

Online surveys are increasingly popular in research given their cost-effectiveness and
potential reach. However, low response rates remain a key contributor to bias and the …