Aim(s)To describe a sample of healthcare professionals' responses to the valid and reliable Climate and Health Tool and compare participant characteristics relating to Climate and Health Tool subscales.DesignObservational, cross‐sectional, multi‐site study.MethodsAn electronic survey containing the Climate and Health Tool was administered to healthcare professionals across a large, multi‐state health

Kurup, C., Burston, A. S., Betihavas, V., & Jacob, E. R. (2024). The perspectives of internationally qualified nurses regarding their specialty skill transition to Australia: A cross-sectional survey. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80, 1868–1881. PPIE statement should read: No patient or public engagement. We apologise for this error.

AimsThis study aims to explore the practice of advance care planning (ACP) among Chinese oncology nurses and identify challenges influencing care provision.DesignA sequential explanatory mixed‐method design was employed, comprising a quantitative phase to assess communication practices, followed by a qualitative phase to explore the challenges faced in ACP.MethodsThe study employed convenience sampling

AimTo examine nurse workplace bullying relative to diverse sexual orientation and gender identity groups.DesignObservational cross‐sectional study.MethodsUsing an annual organisational satisfaction survey from 2022, we identified free‐text comments provided by nurses (N = 25,337). We identified and themed comments for specific bullying content among unique respondents (n = 1432). We also examined close‐ended

IntroductionFostering nurses' intentions to blow the whistle internally is a salient issue in healthcare. However, there are debates on the antecedents of these intentions, and the explanation of how these antecedents influence such intentions is missing in the nursing literature.AimBased on the social exchange theory and the social identity theory, this study aimed to unveil how decent work influences

AimTo investigate the perceptions of family members (FMs) of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and nurses on empowering support and its implementation during the acute phase within Finnish neurosurgical and neurological care in hospital settings, focusing on identifying similarities and differences in their viewpoints.DesignParticipatory qualitative descriptive study.MethodsData were collected

AimTo comprehensively identify the status and influencing factors on maternal health literacy among postpartum women in Guangzhou urban villages.DesignAn explanatory sequential mixed‐method research was conducted from November 2021 to July 2022.MethodsThe quantitative survey was conducted among postpartum women in Guangzhou urban villages using the convenience sampling principle, and a questionnaire

Nursing is a highly mobile profession, one of the great things being that skills are internationally transferable, meaning nurses can generally move freely around the world and secure employment in a wide range of health and social service settings. Many nurses seek international experience, and we ourselves have both worked internationally in a diverse range of multi-national settings throughout our

BackgroundResearch identified preliminary evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, revolutionising various aspects of healthcare delivery, from diagnostics to treatment planning. However, integrating AI into healthcare systems in Egypt is challenging, particularly concerning healthcare professionals' acceptance and adoption of these technologies

AimTo identify, describe, and critically evaluate the effects of various interventions on diabetes management outcomes among Arabs with diabetes.DesignA systematic review.Data SourcesThe search was conducted across three databases: PubMed, CINAHL and the Cochrane Collaboration in December 2023.Review MethodsScreening involved randomised controlled trials and nonrandomised studies that focused on the

AimTo assess the level of stress of conscience experienced by Polish nurses and midwives and its determinants.DesignDescriptive cross‐sectional study.MethodsThe study was conducted from March 2019 to December 2020 and included convenience sampling of nurses and midwives working in hospitals in south‐eastern Poland. An adapted version of the stress of the conscience questionnaire was used.ResultsA total

AimTo conduct a comprehensive review of Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Curricula leading to registration in Ireland.DesignA mixed methods approach using a curriculum evaluation framework that was underpinned by the philosophy and principles of appreciative inquiry.MethodsFive separate workstreams completed an evaluation of national policy documents and international curriculum documents, a literature

Pressure injuries (PIs), also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are a significant concern in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), especially among premature neonates (Nicolosi et al. 2024). These injuries occur due to prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to tissue ischemia and necrosis. Premature neonates, due to their underdeveloped skin and limited mobility, are particularly vulnerable

AimPresent a study protocol investigating the biobehavioral efficacy of side‐lying vs. supine positions on physiologic and behavioural responses of preterm infants during their transition from tube to full oral feeding, and identify associated infant characteristics.DesignWithin‐subject cross‐over design.MethodsSixty preterm infants born at ≤35 weeks gestational age (GA) from a level 3 NICU are observed

AimTo explore experiences of nursing home staff in implementing self‐designed interventions to foster trusting relationships with family in practice.DesignThis qualitative study used a Participatory Action Research approach.MethodsData collection included focus groups (n = 15), interviews (n = 28) and observations (n = 5). A holistic narrative approach was used for data analysis, resulting in co‐constructed

AimTo examine the organisational (i.e., perceived organisational support and psychologically safe environment) and individual (i.e., value, belief and norm) antecedents that strengthen healthcare workers' speaking‐up behaviour in a developing economy.DesignThe study uses a cross‐sectional design to gather the same data from healthcare workers within the Ashanti Region of Ghana.MethodsThe data collection

AimTo explore clinician, child and parent acceptability and usability of the Smileyscope VR device in the context of addressing the unique pain and distress needs of young burn patients.DesignA survey comprising closed and open‐ended questions.MethodDescriptive statistics analysed participant characteristics, pain and analgesia. Qualitative content was collected from April 2022–August 2022 and analysed

AimTo explore men's health status and lifestyle risk profile and understand how they engage with preventive health care.DesignA cross‐sectional survey within a sequential mixed‐methods project.MethodsFour hundred thirty‐one adult males, working or volunteering for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) completed the survey between September and November 2022. The survey captured demographic

BackgroundEarly mobilisation is beneficial to support recovery among critically ill patients. The literature highlights the benefits of family engagement in early mobilisation, yet this practice remains underutilised. Effective implementation depends on understanding the key antecedents that influence family engagement in early mobilisation, specifically families' knowledge, contemplation, confidence

AimsNarrative nursing (NN) is a crucial component of modern medical humanistic care. It involves utilising storytelling as a means to guide nurses in devising future interventions for patients, and help patients in reconstructing positive psychological defences. The willingness of clinical nurses to engage in narrative nursing holds significant implications for both effective communication and the

AimTo investigate the experiences of people with Parkinson's disease in coping with and adapting to their disease and to identify considerations for a tailored self‐management support program.DesignA descriptive phenomenological focus group study.MethodsFive semi‐structured focus groups were conducted between April 2023 and June 2023 in the Netherlands, with 12 people with Parkinson's disease. Two

ObjectivesTo synthesize family members' experiences and perspectives on advance care planning (ACP) in nursing homes.MethodsThe thematic synthesis is reported following the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research (ENTREQ) statement. A systematic search of the APA PsycINFO, CINAHL Plus, Embase and PubMed databases is initially conducted in October 2022, and the search

To explore the experiences of significant others of adult patients with severe burn injury in the Intensive Care Unit. Specifically, this study explored the strategies implemented by significant others and obstacles faced that served to protect or placed them at risk of psychological sequelae during their experience of trauma.

Low levels of formal education among Lebanese people with HF were reported. Additionally, limited discharge education is provided to this population. Therefore, it was necessary to evaluate the health literacy levels among this population following the translation of the heart failure-specific health literacy scale into Arabic and to evaluate its psychometric properties in the Lebanese setting.

Aim(s)To assess barriers and facilitators to seeking inpatient psychiatric treatment among transgender and nonbinary people.DesignQualitative interview study.MethodsSemi‐structured interviews were conducted from March 2019 to June 2022 with transgender and nonbinary people admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital in the United States during the past 5 years. Data were analysed using thematic analysis

AimsTo identify the evidence of gender disparities in frailty and explore the factors contributing to male–female differences.DesignA longitudinal study.MethodsA total of 24,429 older adults (60+) were enrolled. Frailty was assessed by frailty index and frailty risk based on Rockwood's cumulative deficit frailty index. OLS and logistic regression models were conducted, with Oaxaca–Blinder and Fairlie

Every day, nurses work as team members in wide-ranging settings to achieve diverse outcomes. Some teams are intradisciplinary (e.g., nursing only), others are multidisciplinary (i.e., various professions). Collaboration involves demonstrating mutual respect and trust, acknowledging the diverse but interconnected work of each of the professional groups, and focusing on shared goals (Sangaleti et al

AimTo investigate the adaptation process of Generation Z nurses at a tertiary hospital in Korea.DesignThis qualitative study using grounded theory.MethodsThe participants were 17 Generation Z nurses who were working at tertiary hospitals in Korea. Data were collected through in‐depth interviews from September 2022 to July 2023.FindingsEight categories and 19 concepts were extracted. The core category

AimTo investigate the levels of information literacy, evidence‐based nursing competence and innovative behaviour in specialist nurses, determine the impact of information literacy and evidence‐based nursing competence on the innovative behaviour of specialist nurses and to analyse the mediating role of evidence‐based nursing competence between information literacy and innovative behaviour among specialist

AimTo assess early postoperative core symptoms in oesophageal cancer patients and their relationship with resilience.BackgroundPatients with oesophageal cancer face a high number of severe symptoms in the early post‐operative period and require the development of an effective symptom management programme. Identifying core symptoms through network analysis helps in accurate patient care.DesignA multicentre

AimsTo map the existing literature describing medical device‐related pressure injuries in patients during surgery, including investigation of the incidence, types of medical devices, risk factors and strategies for preventing medical device‐related pressure injuries.DesignA scoping review.Data SourcesIn April 2023, three databases were searched. Studies about adult patients undergoing surgery, from

AimTo identify and report the use of social media among pre‐registration (pre‐licence) student nurses.MethodsA social survey was conducted in 2019 to explore student nurses' views of social media usage. Diffusion of innovation theory and social identity theory were used as the theoretical framework. A reflexive thematic analysis was undertaken of responses to an open‐ended question.Results351 responses

AimsTo analyse the current status of psychological resilience in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and its correlation with social support and coping style.DesignA cross‐sectional study.MethodsPD patients hospitalized in a tertiary‐level hospital in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, from March 2022 to March 2023 were selected for the study using the convenience sampling method. A general information questionnaire

AimTo explore barriers and facilitators for reducing low‐value home‐based nursing care.DesignQualitative exploratory study.MethodSeven focus group interviews and two individual interviews were conducted with homecare professionals, managers and quality improvement staff members within seven homecare organizations. Data were deductively analysed using the Tailored Implementation for Chronic Diseases

ObjectiveTo describe Syrian refugee women's experiences of the barriers to access mental health services for postpartum depression (PPD).DesignA descriptive qualitative study was conducted.MethodsFifteen purposefully selected Syrian refugee women who scored ≥10 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale participated in the semi‐structured telephone interviews. Transcripts were coded verbatim and analysed

AimsTo identify correlations among job burnout, structural empowerment, and patient safety culture (PSC), and to explore the potential moderating effect of structural empowerment on the associations between burnout and PSC.DesignThe study used a cross‐sectional survey design.MethodsConvenient sampling was employed. We conducted an anonymous online survey in January 2024 among nurses employed at hospitals

AimsTo outline the activity and impact from implementing a clinical academic nurse researcher in a multi‐centre critical care unit.DesignA prospective exploratory activity audit informed by the Plan, Do, Study, Act framework.MethodsQuantitative data on clinical academic activity, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, were collected in a Microsoft Excel © [2022, version 16.66.1] spreadsheet. Activity

Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue primarily caused by prolonged pressure or friction. These injuries represent a significant challenge in healthcare, particularly in surgical settings where patients are immobile for extended periods. The incidence of pressure injuries in surgical patients varies widely, with reported

AimsTimely identification of neurological deterioration in patients with spinal disorders, through spinal motor assessment, is paramount in achieving early intervention to reduce the risk of permanent deficits. This project was initiated to meet the requirement for safe, timely spinal motor assessment through establishing and addressing clinician's educational needs.DesignMixed methods study conducted

AimTo summarize current literature on the definition, categorization and measurement of social support in studies of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders among hospital nurses.DesignA scoping review.Data SourcesA literature search of four databases (CINAHL, Medline, Embase and Web of Science) was employed to map the evidence between January 2012 and April 2023 on the definition, categorization and

To systematically evaluate and analyse literature concerning the factors influencing the implementation of clinical practice guidelines related to enteral nutrition in the adult intensive care unit.

The basic concept of machine–human interaction has been around for decades, and this term also known as human–computer interaction. This definition mainly involves machines as well as human beings. This conceptualization is a combination of artificial intelligence as well as human intelligence (Mishra et al., 2023). We read with great interest a recent article in Journal of Advanced Nursing by Hu et al

AimCompare the use and trend of a telemedicine tool for clinical advice among nurses and other Cameroonian healthcare providers and explore its feasibility and accessibility.DesignA comparative observational descriptive study.MethodsThe sample includes all telemedicine users who request advice from volunteer medical specialists in Spain on clinical cases through the telemedicine tool “diagnosis assistance”

AimTo explore the physical activity experiences of community‐dwelling oldest‐old adults with chronic multimorbidity.DesignDescriptive qualitative study.MethodData collection was conducted through semi‐structured interviews with 19 community‐dwelling oldest‐old adults with chronic multimorbidity. The study was conducted between December 2022 and May 2023. ATLAS.ti software was used for data analysis

AimsThe longitudinal programme of research described in this paper seeks to generate knowledge about factors influencing the implementation of a system‐level intervention, the clinical nurse leader care model, involving nurses as leaders at the frontlines of care and the outcomes achievable with successful implementation. The research programme has the following aims, (a) to clarify clinical nurse

BackgroundExperiential education, particularly through game‐based approaches, has gained recognition for effectively addressing the myriad challenges faced by expectant parents.AimTo consolidate and synthesize the available evidence regarding expectant parents' experiences of game‐based perinatal education.DesignA mixed studies review.Data SourcesSix electronic databases were searched from their inception

AimsTo explore university nursing students and academic staff's perceptions of what increased gender diversity might bring to the nursing profession.DesignAn exploratory study with students and academic staff from two university nursing schools.MethodsStudents and staff in two university nursing schools were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey (October–November 2022). The survey focused

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has been transformative across various domains, and nuclear medicine is no exception. The integration of AI into nuclear medicine has opened new avenues for enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment and optimizing workflows. However, this technological advancement is not without its challenges, which include technical, ethical and practical considerations

Aims1. To explore the perceptions of physicians, registered nurses (RN) and allied health professionals (AHP) towards the role of ward‐based advanced practice nurse (APN). 2. To examine healthcare professionals' perception of APN role expansion in inpatient care.DesignCross‐sectional study.MethodsA 43‐item survey comprising of five domains was conducted on healthcare professionals' perceptions towards

BackgroundInfectious diseases, such as COVID‐19, are high‐risk factors for delirium. However, the implementation of nonpharmacological interventions faces major challenges during an infectious disease pandemic.AimsTo evaluate the effect of the nurse‐led Hospital Elder Life Program (NL‐HELP) on delirium reduction among delirious patients with COVID‐19.DesignA single‐blind randomized clinical trial.MethodsThis

AimTo examine undergraduate nursing students' sense of belonging as they transitioned from online to in‐person learning.DesignA mixed‐method design employing a Sense of Belonging Survey and three open‐ended questions.MethodsParticipants were first‐year undergraduate nursing students who were back to in‐person learning after 3 years of online learning during the pandemic. The survey was administered

AimThis study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of a group‐based pelvic floor muscle training for pregnant women in China and facilitate women's adherence to the pelvic floor muscle training programme.BackgroundUrinary incontinence is a prevalent health problem in women worldwide, especially in pregnant women. Supervised pelvic floor muscle training is recommended as the first‐line conservative

AimsThe aim of this review is to identify and map the evidence available on the factors that influence the implementation of clinical supervision for nurses.DesignThe scoping review was conducted and reported following the JBI methodology for scoping reviews.Data SourcesSearches were conducted on MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases on 28 March 2023.Review MethodsA total of 1398 studies were imported

Diabetic retinopathy is a prevalent microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus, leading to visual impairment and blindness if not managed effectively. With the growing prevalence of diabetes worldwide, the incidence of diabetic retinopathy is also increasing, posing significant challenges to individuals' quality of life and the healthcare system. Effective self-management is critical for preventing

AimTo explore the factors influencing help‐seeking behaviours amongst mothers with low socioeconomic status at pregnancy, 1 month postpartum and 3 months postpartum.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted from September 2022 to August 2023. A total of 209 mothers aged 21 years and above, with low socioeconomic status and irrespective of parity, were recruited from a local hospital using convenience

AimTo investigate nurses' and other users' perceptions and knowledge regarding patient safety incident reporting software and incident reporting.DesignA cross‐sectional online survey.MethodsThe survey, ‘The Users' Perceptions of Patient Safety Incident Reporting Software’, was developed and used for data collection January–February 2024. We aimed to invite all potential users of reporting software

AimTo explore the perceptions and experiences of midwives caring for couples who experience a stillbirth.DesignQualitative study based on Gadamer's hermeneutic phenomenology.MethodsThis study was conducted with midwives (n = 18) at the birth unit of a third‐level public hospital in Jaén (Spain) in 2023. Personal semi‐structured interviews were recorded in audio for later transcription by two researchers