Integrative Review Of Interventions Research Articles

Open-mindedness: An integrative review of interventions.

Partisan animosity has been growing in the United States and around the world over the past few decades, fueling efforts by researchers and practitioners to help heal the divide. Many studies have been conducted to test interventions that aim to promote open-mindedness; however, these studies have been conducted in disparate literatures that do not always use the same terminology. In this review, we integrate research on open-mindedness in order to facilitate cross-talk and collaboration between disciplines. We review various concepts related to open-mindedness and then offer a conceptual model to help guide the further development of interventions and research to understand open-mindedness. We propose that open-mindedness is multifaceted and dynamic, such that interventions should focus on targeting multiple psychological pathways in order to maximize and sustain their effects. Specifically, we propose that interventions that target cognitive and/or motivational pathways can induce open-mindedness initially. Then, training in emotion regulation and/or social skills can help to sustain and build on open-mindedness once individuals enter into a situation where their beliefs are challenged. We conclude with a discussion of potential future directions for research on open-mindedness interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Supplemental Material for Open-Mindedness: An Integrative Review of Interventions

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Family participation in essential care activities in adult intensive care units: An integrative review of interventions and outcomes.

To systematically review interventions and outcomes regarding family participation in essential care in adult intensive care units. Patients and relatives may benefit from family participation in essential care activities. An integrative literature review. The following databases were systematically searched from inception to January 25, 2021: PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane, Web of Science and reference lists of included articles. Studies were included when reporting on family participation in essential care activities in intensive care including interventions and outcomes. Quality of the studies was assessed with the Kmet Standard Quality Assessment Criteria. Interventions were assessed, using the TIDieR framework. Data were extracted and synthesised narratively. A total of 6698 records were screened, and 322 full-text studies were assessed. Seven studies were included, describing an intervention to support family participation. Four studies had a pretest-posttest design, two were pilot feasibility studies and one was observational. The quality of the studies was poor to good, with Kmet-scores: 0.50-0.86 (possible score: 0-1, 1 being the highest). Five studies offered various essential care activities. One study provided sufficient intervention detail. Outcome measures among relatives varied from mental health symptoms to satisfaction, supportiveness, comfort level and experience. Two studies measured patient outcomes: delirium and pressure ulcers. Among ICU healthcare providers, perception, comfort level and experience were assessed. Since outcome measures varied, only narrative synthesis was possible. Family participation is associated with a reduction of anxiety and PTSD symptoms. Intervention descriptions of family participation in essential care activities are generally inadequate and do not allow comparison and replication. Participation of relatives was associated with a significant reduction in mental health symptoms. Other outcome measures varied, therefore, the use of additional outcome measures with validated measurement instruments should be considered. The review contributed further insight into interventions aiming at family participation in essential care activities in the intensive care unit and their outcomes. Neither patients nor public were involved.

An integrative review of interventions promoting health-related quality of life in patients with end-stage kidney disease undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

Introduction: Improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) has an important outcome of nursing care, but the strategies for promoting HRQoL and tools have not been conclusive. Purpose: To examine the intervention strategies, instruments and outcomes in studies in order to improve HRQoL in patients with ESKD undergoing CAPD. Method An integrative review following the guidelines of Whittemore and Knafl (2005). Results: Five studies met the criteria used to determine the eligibility of studies to be used in this review. The intervention strategies were discharge plans, patient education, telephone follow-up, peer support, home visits, and cognitive behaviour therapy. The instruments for measuring HRQoL were SF-36 and KDQOL. All interventions could improve HRQoL. Conclusion: The promotion of HRQoL in patients with ESKD undergoing CAPD should combine more than one strategy in the intervention. The findings can be used as a reference for nurses to develop nursing interventions or caregiving protocols for ESKD patients undergoing CAPD to improve HRQoL.

Promoting Cardiovascular Health for African American Women: An Integrative Review of Interventions.

Background: African American (AA) women bear a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease. Promoting ideal cardiovascular health is one strategy to promote health equity for this disparate population. The goal of this integrative review was to summarize and evaluate the research evidence for cardiovascular risk reduction interventions specifically targeting, tailored, or adapted for AA women. Materials and Methods: A review of the literature was conducted using the EBSCOHost platform. Study elements from articles in the final analysis were extracted. Results: Fourteen interventions were included in the final analysis (16 peer-reviewed articles). Most studies targeted two or more areas of cardiovascular health with the most common areas being physical activity and diet. Primary and secondary outcome measures varied; the most common measures were self-reported dietary intake, physical activity, and knowledge-related measures. Eleven studies reported health outcomes; only five reported long-term intervention effects. Most studies employed at least one cultural tailoring or adaptation strategy for AA women. The most common strategies included incorporating feedback from the target population before implementation and tailoring intervention material to reflect the target population. Conclusions: There is a need to develop and evaluate tailored or adapted evidence-based interventions for AA women. Additional research is needed to design interventions for subgroups of the population such as low-income or rural AA women.

An integrative review of interventions to reduce peripheral arterial disease risk factors in African Americans

The purpose of this integrative review is to describe and assess randomized controlled trials of interventions to reduce peripheral arterial disease (PAD) risk factors among African Americans, given the high morbidity and mortality associated with PAD and the poorer outcomes in African Americans with PAD. The reviewed studies include non-pharmacological interventions aimed at the reduction of hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure and lipids in African-American patients with the causal PAD risk factors of diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Database searches identified 21 studies that met the inclusion criteria for the review. These studies included interventions utilizing four different strategies: education/enhanced care, diet, physical activity and meditation. Though between-group differences were seen in a minority of the studies, changes within groups was demonstrated more frequently. Overall, the interventions with the education/enhanced care focus had the greatest effects. The review highlighted the need for additional research involving younger patients, the need for enrolling more African-American males in these types of interventional studies and the need to increase recruiting among African Americans who do not have primary healthcare. Given the limited knowledge about PAD and associated risk factors, African Americans' efforts to increase knowledge about PAD risk factors and risk reduction aimed at these factors is extremely important in an aging American population.

An Integrative Review of Interventions for Adolescent Weight Loss

An Integrative Review of Interventions for Adolescent Weight Loss