Outcomes of individualized nursing interventions: a systematic review of iterature

Health outcomes associated with individualized nursing care are essential to ensure their quality, of which its study is a priority. This study aims to identify the gains of individualized nursing interventions for middle-aged and elderly. It stands for a systematic review of the literature from 200...

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Main Authors: César Fonseca, Ana Ramos, José Vilelas, Cidália Castro, Maria Antónia Botelho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará 2012-04-01
Series:Rev Rene
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/3962
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Summary:Health outcomes associated with individualized nursing care are essential to ensure their quality, of which its study is a priority. This study aims to identify the gains of individualized nursing interventions for middle-aged and elderly. It stands for a systematic review of the literature from 2004 - 2009, with the PICO method in EBSCO (CINAHL, MEDLINE). The research yielded 530 articles, of which 9 were selected. Nursing individualized interventions were identified such as health education, therapeutic touch, case management and tele-care. Concerning gain for people over 45 years of age were found effectiveness for self-care, decreased fatigue, increased information about health / illness, satisfaction with care, symptom management and medication regimen.
ISSN:1517-3852
2175-6783