AJN The American Journal of Nursing - Behind the Article

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Bernadette Capili about her article, which describes prospective and retrospective cohort designs, examines their strengths and weaknesses, and discusses methods for reporting the study results. This article is the seventh in a series on clinical research by nurses, "Nursing Research, Step by Step."

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Amanda Good about her article, which reviews the evidence on shorter versus longer duration of antibiotic therapy for pediatric patients and discusses the nurse's role in antibiotic stewardship.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Erin E. Emery-Tiburcio and Ellen Carbonell about their article—the first in a new series published in collaboration with the AARP Public Policy Institute—which outlines the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System framework and how it can be implemented by the health care team, including nurses and family caregivers, in the inpatient hospital setting.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Deborah Johnson about her article, which describes her grandmother's experiences as a nurse during the 1918 influenza pandemic and draws comparisons to nursing during COVID-19.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Kartavya Sharma and Faith Newton about their article, which discusses the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of hypertensive emergency, plus nursing considerations for acute and preventive care.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Veneine Cuningkin, Elizabeth Riley, and Larronda Rainey about their article, which discusses medical device cybersecurity, the risks and consequences of compromised medical and personal data, and what nurses can do to guard against security threats and educate patients.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Bernadette Capili about her article, which discusses one type of observational study, the cross-sectional study, examining its strengths and weaknesses and discussing methods for reporting the study results. This article is the sixth in a series on clinical research by nurses, "Nursing Research, Step by Step."

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Heather H. Washington and Nneka Lotea Ifejika about their article, which reviews ischemic stroke pathophysiology; risk factors; presentation; and the evidence-based treatments, nursing assessments, and monitoring protocols that are critical to patient recovery.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Ann L. Hendrich about her article, which proposes a new approach to fall prevention—one grounded in evidence-based protocols known to positively impact the health of older adults.

AJN senior clinical editor Christine Moffa speaks with Donna Sabella about her article, which discusses the importance of raising nurses' awareness about mental health problems and early detection, as well as the need to say and do something when the person experiencing mental illness is in their own home.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Norma A. Metheny about her article, which offers an overview of recent guidelines and best practices for the care of enterally fed adults.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Bernadette Capili about her article, which discusses outcome measures, focusing on questionnaire formats and guidelines for selecting and administering these measures in clinical research. This article is the fifth in a series on clinical research by nurses, "Nursing Research, Step by Step."

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Edie Brous about her article, which discusses the ethical issues that arise when the standards of care shift from conventional to crisis and explains the legal implications for nurses.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Margaret J. Carman about her article, which describes the red flags that can alert clinicians to serious underlying conditions in patients who seek emergency care for back pain.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with William E. Rosa about his article, one in a series on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article highlights SDG 11—making "cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable." You can access the "Nurses for Health Equity" report discussed in the podcast at https://www.wish.org.qa/wp-content/uploads/2021/0...

AJN s enior clinical editor Christine Moffa speaks with Barbara Marie Alba about her article, which presents the latest information on postpartum depression, including risk factors; consequences for the mother, partner, and baby; and screening and treatment options.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Alexa Colgrove Curtis about her article, which explores measurement in quantitative research and considers the concepts of validity and reliability as they relate to quantitative research measurement.

AJN senior clinical editor Christine Moffa speaks with Andrew Penn about his article, which discusses the growing interest in psychedelic therapies—such as LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin—for the treatment of mental health disorders, including trauma, depression, and addiction, as well as the potential role of nursing in this emerging field.

AJN senior clinical editor Christine Moffa speaks with Crystal Morales about her article, which describes Care for the Caregiver—a peer-to-peer program that provides support to clinicians who have experienced an unexpected and emotionally distressing event—and how it was adapted in the authors' health system in response to the pandemic.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Kerry Shields and Kristin Atlas about their article, which describes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, other potential diagnoses, and treatments relevant to MIS-C.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Roxanne L. O'Brien and Matt W. O'Brien about their article, a primer on how 'big data' and new analytic models are transforming nursing.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Linda M. MacIntyre about what the tumultuous past year has been like for Red Cross operations, the valuable skills nurses can bring to the Red Cross, and more.

AJN senior clinical editor Christine Moffa speaks with Amie M. Koch about her article, which describes the case of a chronically ill patient whose care was grossly mismanaged as a result of the policies and practices of a dysfunctional health system.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Alexa Colgrove Curtis about her article, which discusses sampling design and probability and nonprobability sampling methodologies. This article is the third in a new series on clinical research by nurses, "Nursing Research, Step by Step."

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Amanda Bergeron about her article, which provides an evidence-based review of the care of hospitalized adults with COVID-19.