TY - JOUR AU - Rebelo Botelho, Maria Antónia AU - Fonseca, César AU - Suhonen, Riita AU - Lima Basto, Marta AU - Ramos, Ana PY - 2015/08/22 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Individualised nursing interventions: a literature review JF - Pensar Enfermagem JA - Pensar Enf VL - 19 IS - 1 SE - Original Articles DO - 10.56732/pensarenf.v19i1.103 UR - https://pensarenfermagem.esel.pt/index.php/esel/article/view/103 SP - 47-61 AB - <p>The literature shows us that individualised nursing interventions are in need of in depth research in order to better describe interventions and their respective outcomes. This review sought to identify the interventions that positively affect adults (≥ 45 years) in different contexts. Full-text articles in CINAHL and MEDLINE databases published between 2005 and 2013 were identified. After a two-stage retrieval process of 764 articles, eighteen were selected. Their analysis identified: programmed supportive educational interventions, monitoring, and hand massage as the highest valued. The following patient-perceived outcomes were identified: feeling accepted; feeling respected and supported; elevated ability of self-care; and a decreased informal caregivers’ burden. Documentation of individualised interventions and their outcomes will increase the visibility of high-quality nursing practice. Health care teams should then recognise the professional value of individualised care, and better prioritise interventions.</p> ER -