Here’s an example of an article that is at least five years old, along with a summary of its statistical findings and significance to nursing:

Article: “The Impact of Nurse Staffing Levels on Patient Outcomes” by Linda Aiken, et al. published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in December 2002 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0716864018300609)

Statistical Findings:

• The study found a strong association between lower nurse-to-patient ratios and higher rates of patient mortality, failure to rescue (inability to prevent death after a complication), and hospital-acquired pneumonia.
• For every additional patient assigned to a registered nurse, the risk of death for medical-surgical patients increased by 6%.

Significance for Nursing:

This article, published in a highly respected medical journal, provided significant evidence for the link between nurse staffing levels and patient outcomes. Here’s how it impacted nursing:

• Public Policy:The findings were used to advocate for improved nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Research Focus:It spurred further research on the impact of nurse staffing on various aspects of patient care.
• Nursing Education:The data highlighted the importance of adequate staffing for providing safe and effective patient care, potentially influencing nursing education curriculum towards resource management and delegation.
• Nurse Advocacy:The study empowered nurses to advocate for better working conditions and staffing levels, leading to potential improvements in job satisfaction and retention.

Note: While this is a specific example, many articles published before 2019 could be relevant depending on your area of interest within nursing.