A list of the journals that are reviewed and the criteria for selecting articles from these journals for inclusion in Evidence-Based Nursing are included in each issue. The following articles passed all criteria but were not abstracted because, in the judgment of the editors, their findings were less widely applicable to nursing practice. We will publish this list on an annual basis in the last issue of each year.
Treatment
Efficacy of inhaled steroids (beclomethasone dipropionate) for treatment of mild to moderately severe asthma in the emergency department: a randomized clinical trial. Afilalo M, Guttman A, Colacone A, et al. Ann Emerg Med1999 Mar;33:304-9.
Effects of lifestyle activity vs structured aerobic exercise in obese women: a randomized trial. Anderson RE, Wadden TA, Bartlett SJ, et al. JAMA1999 Jan 27;281:335-40.
Interventions for treating headlice. Anonymous. (Cochrane Review, latest version 14 Jan 1999). In: Cochrane Library. Oxford: Update Software.
Calcium supplementation during pregnancy to prevent hypertensive disorders and related adverse outcomes. Atallah AN, Hofmeyr GJ, Duley L. (Cochrane Review, latest version 10 Apr 1998). In: Cochrane Library. Oxford: Update Software.
A prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial of enteral immunonutrition in the critically ill. Atkinson S, Sieffert E, Bihari D, on behalf of the Guy's Hospital Intensive Care Group. Crit Care Med1998 Jul;26:1164-72.
Randomised trial of parental support for families with very preterm children. Avon Premature Infant Project. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed1998 Jul;79:F4-11.
A multiple-dosing, placebo-controlled study of budesonide inhalation suspension given once or twice daily for treatment of persistent asthma in young children and infants. Baker JW, Mellon M, Wald J, et al. Pediatrics1999 Feb;103:414-21.
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