Contemporary Nurse
Scope & Guideline
Championing evidence-based nursing for impactful healthcare.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Nursing Education:
Focuses on innovative teaching strategies, curriculum development, and the educational experiences of nursing students, including their preparedness for clinical practice. - Clinical Practice Improvement:
Explores quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practices, and the implementation of clinical guidelines to enhance patient care outcomes. - Workforce Issues:
Analyzes factors affecting nurse retention, job satisfaction, and the impact of workforce dynamics, including the challenges faced by internationally educated nurses. - Cultural Safety and Inclusivity:
Examines the significance of cultural safety in nursing practice, particularly in relation to Indigenous populations and diverse communities. - Mental Health and Wellbeing:
Investigates the mental health and wellbeing of nurses and patients, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments and interventions. - Health Policy and Leadership:
Discusses the implications of health policy on nursing practice, including leadership roles and advocacy for systemic changes in healthcare. - Technology Integration:
Looks at the role of technology in nursing practice, education, and patient care, including telehealth and digital health tools.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health and Wellbeing:
There is a notable increase in research focused on the mental health and wellbeing of both nurses and patients, highlighting the importance of supportive practices and environments in healthcare settings. - Cultural Safety:
Emerging studies emphasize cultural safety, particularly in relation to Indigenous health and the experiences of diverse populations, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for inclusivity in nursing. - Climate Change and Nursing:
An increasing number of articles address the role of nurses in responding to climate change, advocating for environmental health and sustainability as integral components of nursing practice. - Technology in Nursing Practice:
Research exploring the integration of technology, such as telehealth and electronic health records, is gaining momentum, indicating a shift towards modernizing nursing practice. - Workforce Dynamics:
There is a rising focus on workforce issues, including retention strategies, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing, and the experiences of internationally educated nurses. - Patient-Centered Care:
The trend towards person-centered care is becoming more pronounced, with studies examining how to enhance patient engagement, dignity, and respect in nursing practice.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Nursing Roles:
The exploration of conventional nursing roles has become less frequent, suggesting a shift towards advanced practice roles and interdisciplinary collaboration. - Pharmacological Interventions:
Research focusing specifically on pharmacological treatments in nursing has decreased, possibly indicating a broader interest in holistic and non-pharmacological approaches. - Aging Population Challenges:
While still relevant, the frequency of studies addressing the specific challenges faced by aging populations appears to be declining, potentially overshadowed by broader workforce and mental health concerns. - Basic Skills Training:
There seems to be a reduction in articles centered on basic skills training for nursing students, as the focus may have shifted to more complex competencies and critical thinking. - Competence Assessment Methods:
Discussions around competence assessment tools and methods have waned, possibly as the field moves towards more integrated and comprehensive evaluation strategies.
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