Can nurses match physicians in treating children’s radial-head injuries?

In 2014, a study has explored the capability of triage nurses in emergency departments to treat radial-head subluxation—a common and easily treatable injury in young children—effectively, comparing their performance to that of physicians. The findings, while somewhat mixed, are promising. Conducted by Andrew Dixon and colleagues, the cluster-randomized controlled trial focused on children aged six years and younger who presented with symptoms of radial-head subluxation … Continue reading Can nurses match physicians in treating children’s radial-head injuries?

Does dual-task training improve fear of falling and reaction time in older adults?

In 2013, De Bruin, et. al., conducted study aimed to develop a combined motor-cognitive training program for elderly individuals and to evaluate the feasibility of recruiting and retaining participants. Additionally, the study sought to assess the effects of the intervention on gait characteristics. This pilot study employed a randomized controlled trial design conducted in an assisted living facility. Participants were randomly assigned to either a … Continue reading Does dual-task training improve fear of falling and reaction time in older adults?