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- Air quality self-management in asthmatic patients with COPD: An integrative review for developing nursing interventions to prevent exacerbationsPublication . Sebastião, BF; Hortelão, RM; Granadas, SS; Faria, JM; Pinto, JR; Henriques, HRObjectives: Asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap (ACO) patients experience a lower quality of life, frequent exacerbations, and worse pulmonary function. Environmental management is essential in a complex chronic condition, as pollutant exposure can worsen symptoms and increase morbidity and mortality. We aimed to identify evidence that informs nursing interventions in promoting self-management of air quality in asthmatic people with COPD. Methods: We conducted an integrative review in March of 2023. We searched the databases CINAHL, MEDLINE, Academic Search Complete, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), Scopus, Web of Science, Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Evidence-Based Practice Database, and Google Scholar. We included articles whose participants were adults with asthma, COPD, or both; the intervention was air quality management and the outcome of any exacerbations. We excluded editorials, letters, commentaries, opinion papers, position papers, study protocols, conference abstracts, and reviews. Data extraction and synthesis were performed, categorizing interventions according to nursing actions. Methodological quality assessment was conducted using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist tools. The review protocol was registered at Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/5Y4KW). Results: We included five articles from different countries. The interventions promoting air quality self-management for individuals with asthma and COPD included vigilance interventions (health professional regular visits, assessment of symptoms), monitoring interventions (measurement of indoor and outdoor trigger factors), and educational interventions (air quality alerts, allergen avoidance). Policy interventions such as smoke-free policies and comprehensive strategies to improve air quality were also identified. These areas of focus represent critical components of nurses' interventions and can integrate the fundamental patterns of knowing in nursing. Although the studies reveal heterogeneous interventions and the methodological quality is variable, these interventions showed potential for preventing exacerbations, reducing emergency department visits, and minimizing hospitalizations. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach involving nurses in multidisciplinary teams to air quality self-management. They can use these results to inform their interventions and ways of knowing, benefiting individuals with asthma and COPD. Further research is needed to expand the evidence base and refine these interventions.
- Targeted temperature management to minimise secondary brain injury after cardiac arrest: A systematic reviewPublication . Seixas, JC; Oliveira, M; Monteiro, M; Pinto, MDR; Durão, C; Teixeira, G; Henriques, HR; Teixeira, JFBackground: A patient recovering from an in-hospital or out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (CA) requires interventions for recovery, particularly for minimising secondary brain injury. Targeted temperature management (TTM) is the intervention with the greatest impact on neurological recovery. Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to describe current TTM in adult CA patients and its impact on functional outcomes. Methods: This systematic review was developed between March and May 2024 according to the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for reporting. Eligibility criteria were established. We systematically reviewed studies enrolling adult CA patients who received TTM and reported functional outcomes. The search strategy was applied in the following databases: Medline and CINAHL Ultimate, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, through EBSCO, and Scopus. The Rayyan software was used for the final extraction and selection. Results: The studies retrieved highlight the following interventions for neuroprotection: the use of a continuous temperature feedback system (continuous temperature monitoring with vesical, oesophageal, or parenthetic probes) for temperature induction; conducting a preinduction time between 390 min (6.5 h) and 12 h and an induction time greater than 440 min (7.3 h); setting the target temperature between 32 °C and 37.5 °C according to the patient's characteristics for a maintenance period between 24 and 48 h; the administration of sedatives, antipyretics, and neuromuscular blockers; and the assessment of neurological prognosis only after the rewarming phase, using scales such as the Cerebral Performance Category and the Modified Rankin Score. Conclusions: Continuous research and investment in this area of knowledge are highly encouraged, particularly in terms of refining accurate neurological prognostic tools and assessment scales.