The 2-hour turning rule is widely used, but current evidence is far less definitive than many assume. See what the 2026 Cochrane review and international guideline say about 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-hour repositioning schedules, support surfaces and patient-specific risk.
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A review of 229 studies points to noise, light, pain, anxiety and night-time care as recurring causes of poor hospital sleep. See how much sleep patients lose, what actually wakes them and which disruptions hospitals may be able to change.
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One ICU study measured 10.7 km in a 12-hour shift, but newer research shows there is no universal number. Explore how nurse walking distance, interruptions, supply searches and hospital design shape the hidden workload behind patient care.
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What is the best position to give birth in? Evidence from 9,015 births — plus newer research — shows how standing, sitting, side-lying and other positions may affect labour, assisted delivery, epidural use and maternal comfort.
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Hospital sink splash can travel farther than expected. A 2026 study found multiple Gram-negative organisms within the splash zone when the tap was running, raising important questions about sink design, infection control and surgical scrub areas.
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A 2026 study of 49,034 medical admissions found that every additional four hours of ED boarding was associated with 8.6 more hours in hospital. Here’s what that reveals about crowding, ambulance delays, patient flow, and emergency care.
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