Nurse Education Today

Volume 110, March 2022, 105270

The effectiveness of branching simulations in improving nurses' knowledge, attitudes, practice, and decision-making related to sepsis assessment and management

This research from Nurse Education Today investigated whether branching simulations, an interactive educational method, could effectively enhance nurses' ability to recognize and manage sepsis, a critical condition often under-treated due to deficiencies in clinical skills. Through an experimental study involving seventy emergency room nurses, the findings demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the intervention group's practices and decision-making immediately following and two weeks after the simulations compared to the control group. Ultimately, the study concludes that incorporating interactive learning strategies like branching simulations into professional development is an effective way to improve nurses' knowledge and clinical outcomes for patients with sepsis

International Journal of Nursing Studies

Volume 174, February 2026, 105302

Children's experiences of functional constipation: A qualitative reflexive thematic analysis

This qualitative study investigated the often-overlooked perspectives of children, aged 6–14, regarding their experiences with functional constipation and its treatments, which frequently include oral and rectal medications administered at home. The research design involved interviews with 20 participants in Sweden, aiming to explore a private and often stigmatized situation concerning bowel movements and care. Key findings indicated that children often procrastinate toilet visits and view treatments, such as enemas, as a complex mixture of being both a "nightmare and a relief." Ultimately, the study emphasizes that care providers must validate the child’s perspective to improve collaboration and outcomes when discussing diagnoses and proposed treatment plans for constipation.

International Journal of Nursing Studies

Volume 134, October 2022, 10428

The role of nurses in euthanasia: A scoping review

This scoping review aimed to clearly define the nursing role and scope of practice within the emotionally and ethically fraught process of euthanasia across the globe by analyzing both international laws and scientific literature. The research highlights an urgent need to establish these roles because, despite nurses frequently assuming significant tasks, existing legislation often fails to provide well-defined guidance for nurses' participation. By identifying 15 roles and 80 tasks, the study categorized the spectrum of nursing involvement from initial patient care to post-procedure notification, ultimately concluding that this lack of legislative clarity often leads nurses to operate outside explicit legal boundaries. Therefore, the authors strongly recommend that policymakers acknowledge the broad responsibilities nurses undertake to ensure proper support, education, and effective inclusion within this complex healthcare service.