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Break From Digital Screen Using Digital Detox Program in Nursing Students Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Sheela Upendra, Jasneet Kaur
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8‐week digital detox program on digital screen use among 300 nursing students and explored associations between screen use and demographic variables. A one‐group pretest posttest design was employed using the Social Media Addiction Scale Student Form. The digital detox program was implemented for 8 weeks. Digital hygiene, self‐reflection and goal setting
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Proactive Personality and Caring Behavior of Clinical Nurses: A Moderated Mediation Model of Emotional Intelligence and Disgust Sensitivity Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Jiangyan Song, Qionglei Huang, Lunfang Xie, Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail, Zaharah Sulaiman
The aims of the research were to investigate the mediating effect of emotional intelligence and the moderating effect of disgust sensitivity on the relationship between proactive personality and caring behavior among clinical nurses. A cross‐sectional design while adhering to STROBE guidelines was used for this study. Three hundred ninety‐three purposely selected nurses from three tertiary general
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The Research Ecosystem and the Collaborative Research Cycle Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Janet Delgado
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Sense of coherence in stroke: A concept analysis with Rodger's evolutionary approach Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Yaqian Liu, Angela Y. M. Leung, Terence Lau, Jed Montayre, Wenru Wang, Shanshan Wang, Yaqi Huang
Sense of coherence (SoC) refers to how individuals cope with stress and maintain health, yet its concept remains no consensus about how it is defined and applied in the context of stroke care. This study aims to clarify the concept of SoC by reviewing its applications in various stroke populations and its changes across different stages of stroke. The adapted steps of Rodger's evolutionary approach
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Effect of narrative photography to improve physical therapy students' learning outcomes when studying heart transplantation: A randomized controlled trial Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Elena Marques‐Sule, Nuria Sempere‐Rubio, Rebeca Gómez‐Ibáñez, Juan Manuel Leyva‐Moral, Olga Mestres‐Soler, Elena Muñoz‐Gómez
Physical therapy students must learn about heart transplantation. They need to know how to care for these patients' emotions and needs. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a narrative photography (NP) program and a traditional learning (TL) program in physical therapy students' knowledge, satisfaction, empathy, and moral sensitivity. A two‐armed assessor‐blinded randomized controlled trial
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Indication‐based and patient‐based hand hygiene performance among nurses working at a university hospital Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Bora Shin, Ihn Sook Jeong
The traditional method of monitoring hand hygiene (HH) based on specific indications does not ensure that HH is performed for all required indications during patient care. This study aimed to compare HH performance rates (HHPRs) based on specific indications versus overall patient care among nurses at a university hospital. The study retrospectively analyzed HH monitoring data for 1398 indications
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A comparative analysis of nurses' reported number of patients and perceived appropriate number of patients in integrated nursing care services Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Hyunjeong Kwon, Jinhyun Kim
This study aimed to compare the number of assigned and appropriate patients per nurse in integrated nursing care service wards and analyze factors associated with the gap. For this cross‐sectional secondary analysis, data were collected from surveys of 2312 nurses and institutional data from their affiliated 106 hospitals in Korea. We used the Wilcoxon signed‐rank test and t‐test to compare the number
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Implementation lead nurses to lead EBP quality improvement project using the PEACE framework Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-12 Jamil Aljuaid, Modi Al‐Moteri
Implementing evidence‐based practice (EBP) in clinical practice is an ongoing challenge for nurses. EQUIP—Evidence‐based QUality Improvement Project— is a multiphase project aimed at equipping nurses with the essential skills to implement EBP and advanced nursing practice. EQUIP embraces the assumption that implementation science models and partnership models can facilitate the implementation process
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Institutional ethnography: A methodology for exploring complex problems in healthcare systems Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Paul McLiesh, Rick Wiechula, Philippa Rasmussen
Healthcare professionals experiencing barriers in the delivery of care are often unaware of factors within complex institutions that create and perpetuate those problems. Institutional ethnography in healthcare is a research methodology that starts from the perspective of a problem that clinicians or people receiving care experience and seeks to identify how those negative experiences are coordinated
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The effect of brochure‐assisted education given before septorhinoplasty on surgical fear and anxiety: A randomized controlled trial Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Sevgi Deniz Doğan, İpek Köse Tosunöz, Mehmet İhsan Gülmez
This study is a randomized controlled interventional study aimed to determine the effect of preoperative brochure‐assisted education on surgical fear and anxiety in patients scheduled for septorhinoplasty surgery. The study was conducted between May 2022 and February 2023 in the Otorhinolaryngology services and clinics of a training and research hospital in the southern region of Turkey. The study
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Sex‐based factors influencing perceived relocation stress and glycemic control among older adults with diabetes Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Shu‐Ming Chen, Chiung‐Jung (Jo) Wu
This study investigated sex differences perceived relocation stress and glycemic control among older adults with type 2 diabetes in long‐term care facilities. A cross‐sectional correlation design was used to recruit 120 residents during their first year after moving into the facilities in southern Taiwan. The results showed that almost two‐thirds of the participants (64.2%) were women. The mean age
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Relationship between missed nursing care and patients' trust in nurses and satisfaction with care: A cross‐sectional study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Ayşe Karadaş, Sibel Ergün, Serap Kaynak
Missed nursing care is a global health problem that can have negative consequences for patients, nurses, and healthcare institutions. The purpose of the research is to determine the relationship of missed nursing care with patients' trust in nurses and satisfaction with care. A descriptive and cross‐sectional study was conducted with 350 patients treated at the cardiology clinic of a university hospital
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Public cancer screening services and participation: What meanings in users' narratives to promote engagement? Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Maria Luisa Martino, Daniela Lemmo, Marcella Bianchi, Maria Florencia González Leone, Anna Rosa Donizzetti, Maria Francesca Freda, Daniela Caso
Despite the effectiveness of cancer screening (CS) in providing timely diagnoses and early treatments, the participation of citizens remains very low in particular in Southern Italy. This study aims to investigate the meanings that intervene in the relationship between the individual and their active participation in CSs within public healthcare. A total of 101 ad hoc semi‐structured interviews were
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The opinions and experiences of nursing students, nurses, and patients regarding clinical practices: A mixed‐methods study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-21 Seda Sarıköse, Alparslan Özkan, Ayça Cengiz, Burak Öngün, Hamza Can Koyun, Najwa Ahmad Doha, Gülcan Bağçivan, Sevilay Şenol Çelik
The aim of this mixed‐methods study was to examine the experiences of nursing students (NSs), nurses, and patients regarding the clinical practices of NSs and to determine NSs' stress levels regarding clinical practices. The quantitative part of the study was completed with 240 NSs, and the “Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students” was used. In the qualitative part, the focus group interviews were
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Registered nurses' perceptions of nursing student preceptorship: Content analysis of open‐ended survey questions Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 E. Regaira‐Martínez, M. Ferraz‐Torres, A. M. Mateo‐Cervera, M. Vázquez‐Calatayud
Nursing preceptors play a crucial role in supporting and educating clinical students. Understanding the perceptions and needs of nurse preceptors is essential to enhance their role as preceptors and to improve their teaching practices. This study aimed to explore preceptorship in diverse settings and specific contexts. Content analysis was performed to analyze open‐ended responses from a questionnaire
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Overactive bladder symptoms experiences of diabetic women in Türkiye: A qualitative study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Arzu Erkoc, Cansu Polat Dunya, Medine Yucesoy, Mine Adas
In diabetic patients, poor management of hyperglycemia and prolonged disease duration may lead to neuropathy‐related overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. To effectively manage OAB symptoms in women with type 2 diabetes, it is essential to know how patients perceive these problems, their lives, and strategies. This study aimed to understand the experience of OAB symptoms in Turkish women with type 2 diabetes
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Animal‐assisted interventions in adult hospital rehabilitation settings: A scoping review Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Mary O'Louglin, Rachael Edwards, Em Bould, Sue Devine, Sandra Downing
Animal‐assisted interventions (AAIs) have the potential to enhance people's well‐being and function and are increasingly being implemented across a range of settings. This scoping review explored how AAIs have been used in adult hospital rehabilitative care. Using JBI and PRISMA‐ScR guidelines, a systematic search of four databases was undertaken. Inclusion criteria involved adults, aged >18 years
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Determinants of moderate‐to‐high physical activity levels in hemodialysis patients: A multicenter cross‐sectional study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Shang‐Lin Chiang, Chia‐Ying Lai, Yi‐Ling Lee, Pi‐Hsiu Hsu, Yu‐Juei Hsu, Ta‐Chung Chao, Meei‐Shyuan Lee, Chueh‐Ho Lin, Chia‐Huei Lin
Moderate physical activity is related to reduced mortality in hemodialysis patients. However, most hemodialysis patients have low physical activity levels for complex reasons. This study investigated the determinants of moderate‐to‐high physical activity levels and whether psychosocial correlates are associated with engagement in moderate‐to‐high physical activity among hemodialysis patients. A cross‐sectional
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Four pillars for professionalization of gerontological nursing in response to the “nursing shortage” Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 Kasia Bail, Elizabeth Lambert, Aisling Smyth, Diane Gibson
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The public's perception of the nursing profession: Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the nursing image scale in Taiwan Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Shui‐Tao Hu, Pei‐Chun Chou, Li‐Min Wu, Jui‐Ying Feng, Tzu‐Pei Yeh
The public's perception of the nursing image deeply influences nurses' work and professional development. However, the Taiwanese public's perception of nursing remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of a Chinese version of the Nursing Image Scale (NIS) in Taiwan. This was a psychometric study using a cross‐sectional survey. Participants were recruited via the snowball
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The effect of telecounseling on depression in primiparous mothers during the postpartum period: A randomized controlled trial Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Emine Koç, Nazlı Baltaci, Sümeyye Bal
Postpartum depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in women after giving birth. This study was conducted to examine the effect of telecounseling support on depression in primiparous mothers. This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with a parallel group pretest–posttest design. The study comprised 50 participants each in the intervention and control groups. Face‐to‐face
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Maternal experiences of pregnant women affected by natural disasters: A modified grounded theory approach. Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Satoko Suzuki,Naho Sato,Misako Miyazaki
Pregnant women experience medical and psychological difficulties in their daily lives during disasters. Since the care provided to them in disaster situations is unclear, it is necessary to better understand their experiences. This study aims to identify the maternal experiences of pregnant women during natural disasters. This research employed a modified grounded theory approach. Twenty-three pregnant
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Qualitative research methods, inductive and deductive: Valuable approaches to nursing knowledge development for practice Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Rozzano C. Locsin, Savina O. Schoenhofer
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Addressing the global shortage of nurses: A call to arms Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Sue Turale, Kwaunpanomporn Thummathai
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A picture of hope: From the perspective of adolescents with cancer—A phenomenological‐visual qualitative study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-26 Cigdem Sari Ozturk, Ebru Kilicarslan
This study aims to investigate the phenomenon of hope in adolescents diagnosed with cancer and examine adolescents' lived experiences of hope. The study was conducted between November 2022 and March 2023. The study used a phenomenological‐visual qualitative research design with 20 adolescents in the pediatric oncology ward. The purposive sampling method was used in the study. Data were collected using
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Understanding adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea post‐stroke: A prospective study based on the Andersen model Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-23 Hua‐Lu Yang, Mian Wang, Yan‐Fei Xu, Bei‐Rong Mo, Xian‐Liang Liu, Sharon R. Redding
Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) post‐stroke is often problematic, despite potential benefits. This study aimed to evaluate CPAP adherence in patients with OSA post‐stroke based on the Andersen behavioral model of health services utilization. A total of 227 eligible participants were recruited from a Chinese hospital. After baseline
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Nurses' satisfaction with an educational web application to prevent transmission of multidrug‐resistant organisms Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Nongkran Viseskul, Nongyao Kasatpibal, Cholphattha Kaewsakol, Arus Kunkhet, Sittiporn Viriyachetkun, Sue Turale
Multidrug‐resistant organism infections are a serious health problem globally, and can result in patient mortality and morbidity. In this descriptive study, we produced the first web application for transmission prevention specific to the situation based on nursing experience, knowledge, and practice guidelines and to evaluate web application satisfaction among Thai nurses. The sample comprised 282
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Feelings and thoughts of midwifery students during their first birth suite placement: A qualitative study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Elif Balkan, Refika Genc Koyucu
This descriptive qualitative study aimed to understand the feelings and thoughts experienced by 4th year midwifery students during the first birth they attended during clinical practice. Focus group interviews were conducted with 22 final year midwifery students in Istanbul, Türkiye December 2020. The transcribed data were analyzed by the descriptive qualitative analysis method. The students experienced
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Nurses' experience of end‐of‐life care for patients with COVID‐19: A descriptive phenomenology study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Yujin Kim, Dong‐Hee Kim
The mortality rates among critically ill patients with COVID‐19 have been high. The national and institutional infection control policies and resource shortages caused by the pandemic led patients to undergo deaths without dignity and inevitably changed intensive care unit (ICU) end‐of‐life care (EOLC) practices. This study explores ICU nurses' experiences of providing EOLC for patients with COVID‐19
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Experiences of families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in World Health Organization Afro‐Regions: A scoping review Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Olivia Baloyi, Mary Ann Jarvis, Geldine Chironda, Pretty Mbeje, Silingene Joyce Ngcobo, Thusile Gqaleni, Euphemia Mbali Mhlongo, Winnie Baphumelele Ngcobo, Petra Brysiewicz
A scoping review on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its impact on the families of affected children was undertaken due to insufficient information available on the diverse experiences impacting their lives. Using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, eligibility criteria were guided by Population (families), Concept (family experiences), and Context (African region). English‐language articles
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Exploring nurses' difficulties and strategies when caring for patients with dementia in a neurological ward Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Ko‐Xin Chen, Min‐Chi Pai, Wei‐Pin Hong, Chi‐Jane Wang, Jing‐Jy Wang
Nurses in neurological wards face numerous challenges when caring for patients with dementia, particularly those who also present other acute illnesses. However, studies focusing on this area are limited. This study aimed to explore the difficulties and strategies in caring for patients with dementia among nurses working in a neurological ward. A qualitative descriptive design was adopted. Twelve nurses
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Trying to understand the illness: A qualitative investigation of health literacy of patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Berlian Ayu Rahmawati, Erna Rochmawati
Limited health literacy is high among patients with chronic kidney disease, which can pose challenges in health care. Evidence of health literacy in Indonesia, particularly regarding patients undergoing hemodialysis, is lacking. In this study, we aimed to explore health literacy in adult patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. An inductive qualitative study was conducted. Individual semi‐structured
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Ecological predictors of cultural competence among nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit: A cross‐sectional descriptive study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Na Rae Kim, Ja‐yin Lee, Jiyoung Park, Siew Tiang Lau
Active migration and globalization have led to increased opportunities for critical care nurses to care for patients from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. This study thus aimed to identify the individual, interpersonal, and organizational factors affecting cultural competence levels among neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses based on an ecological model. This was a cross‐sectional descriptive
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Experiences of adults living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator for cardiovascular disease Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-11
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Older persons' perceptions and experiences of community palliative care Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-11
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The effect of education given to hemodialysis patients based on the Roy Adaptation Model on fluid management, symptom control, and quality of life Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Ozlem Ozdemir, Serap Unsar
This study aimed to determine the effect of fluid management, symptom control, and quality of life on education based on the Roy Adaptation Model. This randomized controlled study was conducted with the participation of 107 patients (53 intervention, 54 control). Data were collected using the “Patient Data Collection Form,” “Fluid Control in Hemodialysis Patients Scale,” “Dialysis Symptom Index,” and
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Professional approach to the care of women who have suffered a perinatal loss Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Ana Rubio‐Alvarez, Carmen Jiménez‐Ramos, Carolina Bravo‐Vaquero, Beatriz Pulgarín‐Pulgarín, Julián Rodríguez‐Almagro, Antonio Hernández‐Martínez
To understand the experience, training, and needs of midwives in their approach to perinatal grief. A descriptive cross‐sectional study was carried out using an online questionnaire with 26 questions related to institutional management and individual clinical practices in the care of a perinatal loss was developed by a team of midwives from the Hospital “La Mancha‐Centro” of Alcazar de San Juan (Ciudad
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The relationship between ethnocentrism and xenophobia level and predictors: A descriptive and correlational study of nurses working in two cities where refugees live intensively in Turkey Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 İpek Köse Tosunöz, Ebru Öztürk Çopur
Determining the ethnocentrism and xenophobia levels of nurses contributes to nurses' awareness regarding their attitudes on the issue and providing quality care. This descriptive and correlational study aimed to determine the relationship between ethnocentrism and xenophobia levels of nurses working in hospitals located in two different border regions where refugees live intensively in Turkey. The
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Effectiveness of stress management interventions for nursing students: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Xuan Ji, Xiaoyan Guo, Kim Lam Soh, Salimah Japar, Liping He
Elevated stress levels are related to diminished mental health, potentially leading to decreased well‐being and performance of nursing students. While researchers have focused on developing stress management interventions, there is a need to synthesize the evidence. A systematic review with meta‐analysis was conducted to assess the evidence for the effectiveness of stress management interventions in
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Self‐management intervention for patients following hospitalization for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD): A pilot randomized controlled trial Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Susan Barnason, Jennifer N. Miller, Sue Schuelke, Jessica J. Miller, Kevin Kupzyk
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the handoff guidance (HG) self‐management intervention for multimorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients following hospitalization for acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) using HG self‐management intervention compared to a control group on COPD self‐management outcomes (self‐care, self‐efficacy, health engagement) and assess feasibility
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WhatsApp‐based intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Esmaeel Yaagoob, Regina Lee, Michelle Stubbs, Fatimah Shuaib, Raja Johar, Sally Chan
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by prolonged elevated blood glucose levels. Diabetes self‐management education and support programs are widely used in western countries. The impact of social media education and support interventions such as a WhatsApp‐based program and the nurses' role in supporting and implementing this self‐management program unclear. Using a WhatsApp‐based
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The self‐management experiences of individuals who perceive health as beyond their control: An interpretive phenomenological study of individuals with ischemic heart disease Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Run Wang, Lingli Yang, Meihua Sun, Yanping Zou, Chunlan Zhou
This qualitative study aimed to gain an understanding of what it means to live with ischemic heart disease for individuals who perceive health as beyond their control and how these individuals navigate their choices regarding adhering or not adhering to self‐management behavior. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling, and semi‐structured interviews were conducted. Content analysis was
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Possible association between oral health status and appetite loss in community‐dwelling older adults Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Subaru Inoue, Shino Suma, Michiko Furuta, Naohisa Wada, Yoshihisa Yamashita
This study aimed to evaluate the association between the oral health status and appetite in community‐dwelling older adults. We enrolled 100 people aged ≥65 years who had participated in long‐term care prevention projects between December 2018 and January 2019. Appetite was assessed using the Council on Nutrition Appetite Questionnaire score. The oral health status was assessed based on the number
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Effectiveness of HealthTracker for post‐caesarean section surgical site infection surveillance: An intervention study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Se Ok Ohr, Jean Ball, Erdahl Teber, John K. Ferguson, Rachael Petherbridge, Michelle Giles
This intervention study aimed to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of HealthTracker, a post‐discharge surgical site infection surveillance system. Participants were 730 women birthing by caesarean section at a large hospital over a 6‐month period. Data were downloaded from clinical data systems and HealthTracker. Receiver operating characteristics were used to assess HealthTracker. Over a 6‐month
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Effects of communication team training on clinical competence in Korean Advanced Life Support: A randomized controlled trial Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Soyeon Yun, Hyeoun-Ae Park, Sang-Hoon Na, Hee Je Yun
We conducted a randomized controlled trial to study the effects of interprofessional communication team training on clinical competence in the Korean Advanced Life Support provider course using a team communication framework. Our study involved 73 residents and 42 nurses from a tertiary hospital in Seoul. The participants were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group, forming 10 teams
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Association between personality traits and psychological distress among postmenopausal women with coronary heart disease: A cross‐sectional survey and mediation analysis Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Xin Liu, Jianfen Jin, Mengying Yu, Lishui Shen, Li Ning, Beibei Zheng
Postmenopausal women with negative personality characteristics are at an increased risk of psychological disorders, yet little is known about the mechanism underlying the relationship between type D personality and psychological distress in postmenopausal women with coronary disease. This study assessed the mediating roles of perceived social support and self‐perceived burden in the relationship between
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Discursive analysis of nursing care toward childhood fever and its contextual differences: An ethnomethodological study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Francisco Vicens‐Blanes, Jesús Molina‐Mula, Rosa Miró‐Bonet
Fever is the most common clinical sign during infancy. Nurses deal with fever in children most directly and it is an integral aspect of their role as pediatric nurses. The objective of this study is to analyze the perceptions, knowledge and attitudes toward childhood fever of nurses in three health contexts: pediatric hospitalization, pediatric emergency and primary care. To respond this objective
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Undergraduate knowledge needs: Pedagogy for evidence‐based nursing and allied health Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Patraporn Bhatarasakoon, Chantira Chiaranai, Craig Lockwood
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT All authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest related to this study that they are aware of.
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Identifying the impact of audit and feedback on the professional role of the nurse and psychological well‐being: An integrative systematic review Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Gabriella Michl, Kasia Bail, Murray Turner, Catherine Paterson
This systematic review aimed to critically synthesis evidence to identify the impact that audit and feedback processes have on the professional role of the nurse and psychological well‐being. Little is known about the extent to which audit and feedback processes can positively or negatively impact the professional role of the nurse and psychological well‐being. An integrative systematic review was
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Caregiving experiences of primary family caregivers caring for family members affected by COVID-19 during home isolation: A phenomenology study. Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Jia-Jing Sun,Chun-Ting Hsiao,Tsui-Yao Liu
During home isolation due to the coronavirus disease, family caregivers assumed the responsibility of caring for infected family members; however, the full extent of the difficulties and challenges they encountered remains unclear. This study applied a descriptive phenomenology approach, using semi-structured, one-on-one, in-depth interviews to explore the experiences of 16 primary family caregivers
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Factors influencing nursing faculty members' intent to stay: A structural equation modeling approach. Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Lay Lay Myint,Thitinut Akkadechanunt,Somjai Sirakamon,Bunpitcha Chitpakdee
Intent to stay is a helpful indicator in predicting the turnover rate of nursing faculty members in academia. This descriptive, cross-sectional study aimed to identify the factors influencing nursing faculty members' intent to stay. The sample consisted of 350 nursing faculty members randomly selected from 53 nursing and midwifery training schools in Myanmar. Data were collected between June and October
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Prediction of high visceral adipose tissue for sex‐specific community residents in Taiwan Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Yu‐Hsuan Chang, Chin‐Sung Chang, Chieh‐Yu Liu, Yin‐Fan Chang, Shiow‐Ching Shun
Visceral adipose tissue accumulation is strongly linked with numerous chronic diseases; however, the accessibility for visceral adipose tissue measurement is limited. This study employed a cross‐sectional design to determine the optimal strongest predictor of high visceral adipose tissue in each sex and identified the optimal cutoff value thereof. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 94 men and 326
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Barriers to communication with people with developmental disabilities: A reflexive thematic analysis Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Andrew Cashin, Julia Morphet, Nathan J. Wilson, Amy Pracilio
People with Intellectual Disability and/or autism internationally experience some of the worst health outcomes of any population group. Registered nurses have been identified as having educational deficits in this domain, which include knowledge of adjustments to communication. This study aimed to explore perceived barriers to communication with people with Intellectual Disability and/or autism. A
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Prediction of liver metastasis and recommended optimal follow‐up nursing in rectal cancer Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Yilin Yu, Junxin Wu, Haixia Wu, Jianjian Qiu, Shiji Wu, Liang Hong, Benhua Xu, Lingdong Shao
We aimed to analyze and investigate the clinical factors that influence the occurrence of liver metastasis in locally advanced rectal cancer patients, with an attempt to assist patients in devising the optimal imaging‐based follow‐up nursing. Between June 2011 and May 2021, patients with rectal cancer at our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. A random survival forest model was developed to predict
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Innovative leadership characteristics of Generation X and Y nurses: A cross‐sectional study Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 İpek Günay, Ayşe Çiçek Korkmaz
The study aimed to identify the innovative leadership qualities of Generation X and Y nurses and explore factors affecting these qualities in both generations. This cross‐sectional study was conducted with 324 teaching and research hospital nurses. Data were gathered using a Personal Information Form and the Innovative Leadership Scale from October 2021 to March 2022. Descriptive statistics were applied
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Nursing workforce plays a significant role in reducing COVID‐19 deaths worldwide: A cross‐sectional analysis of data from 178 countries Nurs. Health Sci. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Wenpeng You, Frank Donnelly
Worldwide, the role of nursing workforce in reducing COVID‐19 case fatality ratio (CFR) is analyzed with scatter plots, Pearson's r and nonparametric, partial correlation and multiple linear regression models. The potential confounders, median age, health expenditure, physician density, and urbanization were incorporated for calculating the independent role of nursing workforce in protecting against