Objective: To identify the learning outcomes and skills obtained of undergraduate nursing students involved in research projects. Methods: This was an integrative literature review, based on a research protocol in the CINAHL Complete databases; Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials; Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews; Cochrane Methodology Register; MedicLatina; MEDLINE, Scopus and JBI, including primary and secondary studies, published between 2015 and 2020. Results: A total of five heterogeneous articles were included, which were categorized using Kirkpatrick's (adapted) model. Seventeen learning outcomes acquired through participation in research projects were identified, from the learning of new knowledge and skills to the development of new attitudes and behaviors. Final considerations: The involvement of nursing students in research projects is important to their professional development. Future investment in research on this topic can help cement the potential of this type of student involvement.

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Background Conversational agents, which we defined as computer programs that are designed to simulate two-way human conversation by using language and are potentially supplemented with nonlanguage modalities, offer promising avenues for health interventions for different populations across the life course. There is a lack of open-access and user-friendly resources for identifying research trends and gaps and pinpointing expertise across international centers. Objective Our aim is to provide an overview of all relevant evidence on conversational agents for health and well-being across the life course. Specifically, our objectives are to identify, categorize, and synthesize—through visual formats and a searchable database—primary studies and reviews in this research field. Methods An evidence map was selected as the type of literature review to be conducted, as it optimally corresponded to our aim. We systematically searched 8 databases (MEDLINE; CINAHL; Web of Science; Scopus; the Cochrane, ACM, IEEE, and Joanna Briggs Institute databases; and Google Scholar). We will perform backward citation searching on all included studies. The first stage of a double-stage screening procedure, which was based on abstracts and titles only, was conducted by using predetermined eligibility criteria for primary studies and reviews. An operational screening procedure was developed for streamlined and consistent screening across the team. Double data extraction will be performed with previously piloted data collection forms. We will appraise systematic reviews by using A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) 2. Primary studies and reviews will be assessed separately in the analysis. Data will be synthesized through descriptive statistics, bivariate statistics, and subgroup analysis (if appropriate) and through high-level maps such as scatter and bubble charts. The development of the searchable database will be informed by the research questions and data extraction forms. Results As of April 2021, the literature search in the eight databases was concluded, yielding a total of 16,351 records. The first stage of screening, which was based on abstracts and titles only, resulted in the selection of 1282 records of primary studies and 151 records of reviews. These will be subjected to second-stage screening. A glossary with operational definitions for supporting the study selection and data extraction stages was drafted. The anticipated completion date is October 2021. Conclusions Our wider definition of a conversational agent and the broad scope of our evidence map will explicate trends and gaps in this field of research. Additionally, our evidence map and searchable database of studies will help researchers to avoid fragmented research efforts and wasteful redundancies. Finally, as part of the Harnessing the Power of Conversational e-Coaches for Health and Well-being Through Swiss-Portuguese Collaboration project, our work will also inform the development of an international taxonomy on conversational agents for health and well-being, thereby contributing to terminology standardization and categorization. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/26680

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a considerable influence on long-term care facilities, exposing the shortcomings of nursing homes in implementing recommendations by health authorities. It also emphasizes the need for a nursing management model customized to the vulnerable status of residents, organizational demands, and occupational nursing requirements. We aimed to characterize the perspectives of nurses who have experienced COVID-19 in nursing homes regarding measures implemented to avoid or manage outbreaks in that environment. An interview was conducted with a focus group following the consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative research guidelines. Data analysis was performed using WebQDA software following a thematic category orientation. Eight Portuguese nurses working in nursing homes from the country’s central area participated in this study. We identified three major significant areas for long-term care respiratory outbreak management: strategic (policy, staffing, and resources); tactical (training, organization, engagement, and supervision); and operational planning (vigilance, prevention of disease spread, and family involvement). From the participants’ view, the management of COVID-19 in nursing homes must be highly supportive and responsive, offering resources to control risks, supporting residents’ care, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and staff members. Saturation was not reached; thus, further research is needed in this area.

Resumo: Introdução. As pessoas idosas residentes em Estruturas Residenciais para Pessoas Idosas (ERPI) são um dos grupos de maior vulnerabilidade na pandemia por COVID-19. As medidas de distanciamento social inerentes à prevenção da COVID-19 poderão influenciar o bem-estar das pessoas institucionalizadas. Objetivos. Identificar estudos que permitam compreender o bem-estar das pessoas idosas residentes em ERPI face ao cumprimento das medidas de prevenção e controlo de infeção para a COVID-19; Métodos. Revisão integrativa da literatura de acordo com a estratégia PCC (população, conceito e contexto) em que P corresponde às Pessoas idosas sujeitas a medidas de prevenção e controlo de infeção para a COVID-19, C ao Bem-estar e C às ERPI. Foram consultadas as bases de dados MEDLINE, CINAHL, Pubmed, SCOPUS e Web of Science. A colheita de dados decorreu em março de 2021. A pesquisa e seleção dos artigos foram orientadas pela Preferred Reporting Items for Transparent Reporting of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. A avaliação da qualidade seguiu a Joanna Briggs International. Resultados. Foram identificados seis artigos que avaliaram o bem-estar de pessoas idosas institucionalizadas durante a pandemia. Os resultados sugerem que as medidas de prevenção e controle de infeção implementadas em ERPI poderão ter efeitos no bem-estar percecionado pelas pessoas idosas residentes, pela perda de contacto humano e pela perda de espaço de circulação, com declínio cognitivo, perda de capacidade funcional, mal-estar emocional e solidão. Conclusões. As medidas de prevenção e controlo implementadas nas ERPI no contexto da pandemia por COVID-19 parecem ter influenciado negativamente o bem-estar das pessoas idosas residentes.