Nursing Clinics of North America

Spurred by a global pandemic, the incidence and prevalence of stress-related injury and illness continues to increase amid an overburdened nursing workforce that has remarkably and reliably performed on the frontlines of health care. Indicated mental illness prevention programs such as Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers create an opportunity to target the acute and chronic expressions of stress experienced by nurses earlier through coordinated peer support with the goals of preserving life, preventing further harm, and promoting recovery...

In today's changing landscape of the US health care system, it is imperative to have a health care delivery model that is patient-centered and delivered by a multidisciplinary collaborative team with an understanding of each other's roles and responsibilities as well as communicate effectively. Academic institutions must create partnerships with health systems and ambulatory care settings to provide health profession students with authentic and inclusive interprofessional learning opportunities which include practice-ready skills which are needed to enter the health care workforce...

True holistic care implies an in-depth assessment and understanding of patient needs based on their physical, social, psychological, and spiritual makeup. These parameters are affected by their native culture as well as their adopted culture. The culture of a patient is composed of beliefs, values, and lifestyles. Understanding the general elements of specific cultures and religions can provide a basis for more insightful inquiry with patients regarding their preferences in health care. This article includes basic beliefs and practices related to 5 patient populations...

All in health care are at risk of involvement in adverse events. Oftentimes, the health care worker manifests physical, psychological, and professional effects and this is referred to as the second-victim phenomenon. Unmitigated recovery of a second victim can contribute to absenteeism, turnover intentions, burnout, and loss of joy and meaning in work. The preferred method of support among health care workers is a respected peer to provide emotional support. Health care organizations can contribute to a second victim's recovery by providing a culture of safety and diverse resources based on the needs of the individual...

Providing care is central to the operations of health care organizations. This article discusses how organizations can create a culture of care. It also identifies key elements that health care organizations can implement to build a culture that nurtures both patients and employees. Additionally, the article examines the benefits of implementing practices that demonstrate compassion toward both employees and patients. This article explores the significance of creating and supporting a culture of care for both patients and employees in health care organizations...

Pregnancy-related deaths affect African American women at a rate four to five times higher than White women. These deaths occur during pregnancy or up to 1 year after childbirth. Inadequate or delayed prenatal care is a factor associated with poor maternal health outcomes in African American women. Identifying factors that pose as facilitators and barriers to prenatal care is essential in developing interventions aimed at improving maternal health outcomes.

Nursing academicians are positioned at a critical juncture to mold the future generations of nursing with the skills of cultural humility, starting with fostering humility in the classroom. The dynamic culture of nursing education, with consideration of the diversity of nursing students and faculty, commands attention before the exploration of what is taught about the culture of patients. Classroom cultural humility must become the "brave space" of nursing academia. This is possible with strategic approaches and revisiting the history of the culture of nursing education before trying to shape its future...

This article calls for a closer examination of health equity regarding the disparities and inequities in health care among marginalized and vulnerable populations. A review of strategies to improve culturally responsive care to these populations will be examined. This examination includes a discussion of the need for structural competence and the ongoing debate around the concepts of cultural competence and cultural humility. Cultural competemility, a new paradigm of thought regarding the relationship between cultural competence and cultural humility, will be proposed...

With the introduction of more complex health conditions and the changing landscape of the healthcare infrastructure, burnout is increasingly becoming a crisis for the nursing profession and for the public. Recruitment in nursing must consider the concept of a nurturing environment as a key driver of sustainability within the profession. Human beings cannot flourish in hostile and unwelcoming environments. Failure to thrive in nursing is a real phenomenon that is driven by multiple factors, including incivility, workplace bullying, and lack of support...

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Hormone therapy is a common treatment method for adult males, females, and transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Both men, women, and transgender and gender-diverse people may use hormone therapy at some point in their lives. There are notable differences and similarities in risk factors related to hormone therapy use based on genetics, sex, gender, personal history, and the type of hormone therapy used. Provider awareness in gender-inclusive hormone therapy management with the consideration of nonmodifiable and modifiable risk factors, prevention of complications, and monitoring parameters is essential in clinical practice...

While numbers of men in the nursing profession have slowly increased, men in female-dominated specialty areas have not changed. Male nurses and nursing students encounter gender bias and discrimination in certain specialty nursing environments. This has implications for the quality of care provided, parental engagement, and job satisfaction. By diversifying the nursing workforce, there is a potential to enhance patient comfort, improve satisfaction, and promote a more inclusive, creative, and patient-focused health care environment...

All people face end of life as the final health outcome. When a person's health focus shifts from quantity to quality of life, palliative care comes into view. Clinicians serving patients across the health care spectrum must be aware of the nature and efficacy of palliative and hospice care, indications for referral to services, and current best practices. Creating an end-of-life trajectory requires an individualized and global personal plan, which palliative and hospice care can provide. Gender-specific care that includes gender minorities provides special and unique challenges to those seeking palliative and hospice care...

According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for approximately 17.9 million deaths annually. Although both men and women experience heart disease, there are notable differences in pathophysiology, evaluation, and pharmacologic management related to biological sex and gender. Men are more likely to develop heart disease at younger ages with more severe presentations. Women usually develop heart disease later in life and have more subtle symptoms, including microvascular involvement...

Unmet holistic needs of various cancer populations, with examples including prostate, bladder, gynecologic, kidney, penile, breast, and colorectal, along with holistic impacts of cancer on older adults, have been defined by a growing number of systematic reviews. Unfortunately, there continues to be a lack of clinical insight into the unique needs of younger men with testicular cancer. Survival rate based on low mortality rates and good prognosis if early detection and treatment implementation grows the number of men who need support as long-term survivors with an average life expectancy of approximately 30 to 50 years after treatment...

Although telehealth seems to be an emerging technological marvel, it has been used in some way for many years now. Moreover, although the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic wreaked horrific and tragic havoc around the world, it brought with it a new era of patient-centered care that forced many reluctant providers to adopt its use. With newer technologies at our fingertips and on the horizon and an increased number of qualified men's health specialists coming to the fore, men's telehealth will increasingly continue to provide a viable option for men seeking care and treatment...

The review critically analyzes the social determinants of health (SDOH) variables in the current literature of patients with post-acute sequelae (PASC) of COVID-19 in the United States. Race, gender, and age were discussed as well as health outcomes, severity of illness, and phenotypes of long-COVID. Most research was retrospectively with samples that had access to health insurance, which did not capture populations with poor or no access to health care. More research is needed that directly addresses the impact on SDOH on PASC...

Over the last 3 decades, there has been an increased interest in testosterone replacement therapy. This trend is a result of an aging population, endocrine disruptors in our foods and environment and rising obesity rates. In addition, there has been a surge in Men's Health clinics and online direct-to-consumer Web sites, making testosterone replacement therapy much more readily accessible. As more men seek to increase their testosterone levels, more long-term random control studies are needed to gain better insight into testosterone optimization to support the anecdotal observation commonly experienced in the practice setting...