An ethnographic study evaluating emergency obstetric care education and training in a remote, fragile region of Southeast Asia: Study protocol
AbstractAimTo evaluate emergency obstetric care education and training within a medical assistant training program, being delivered in a remote, fragile region of Southeast Asia. This will aid in the identification of potential areas of enhancement to improve the management of obstetric emergencies.DesignAn ethnographic study, adopting a multi-methods approach.MethodsEmergency obstetric care education and training will be assessed through documentary analysis and interviews (online or face-to-face) with educators and trainers (N ~ 6–7). Student experiences will be explored using in-person focus groups, facilitated by...
Source: Nursing Open - October 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Rachel Campbell,
George Kernohan,
Lesley Dornan,
Marlene Sinclair Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Quality of interaction between the nursing personnel and the informal caregivers of people with memory disorders: A systematic review and metasummary of qualitative studies
AbstractAimTo explore the factors that affect the quality of interactions between nursing personnel and the informal caregivers of people with memory disorders.DesignSystematic review and metasummary of qualitative empirical research.MethodsThe literature search targeted studies concerning the professional care interactions between nursing personnel and the informal caregivers of people with progressive memory disorders. The search in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Scopus covered records from the earliest possible date up to December 2020. The data were summarised using a qualitative metasummary method. Preferred Reporting I...
Source: Nursing Open - October 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Johanna Rannikko,
Jenny Paananen,
Minna Stolt,
Riitta Suhonen Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
The impact of COVID ‐19 on Australian clinicians' decision making in line with the principles of Choosing Wisely
ConclusionDespite the disruption caused by COVID-19, clinicians were mindful of necessary care and worked to ensure that core care was not compromised during the first wave of the pandemic. The need for clinicians to protect both their own safety and that of their colleagues arose as an additional factor that influenced clinicians' decision-making process during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - October 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Giles,
Morne Terblanche,
Liang Wang,
Shashivadan P. Hirani,
Chiung ‐Jung (Jo) Wu Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Death education for undergraduate nursing students in the China Midwest region: An exploratory analysis
ConclusionsAmong students pursuing a nursing degree at the undergraduate level, there was a pronounced need for education related to the topic of death. Offering such education to these students is essential, as it helps cultivate a proper understanding of death. This, in turn, contributes to enhancing the overall quality of patient care throughout their life journey.Patient or Public ContributionA total of 907 nursing undergraduates from central and western China participated in the questionnaire. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - October 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Fen ‐Ju Su,
Hai‐Yan Zhao,
Tian‐Lan Wang,
Lu‐Jiao Zhang,
Guo‐Feng Shi,
Yuan Li Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Employment intention and career planning of male nursing students in different levels of colleges and universities: A qualitative study
ConclusionsInfluenced by many factors, the employment intention and career planning of male nursing students at different higher education levels are varied. Schools and clinical practice units should strengthen the training of employment intention and career planning and make reasonable time adjustments to the training content.Public ContributionIn total, 15 male interns accepted our interview request. We utilized their break time to conduct the interviews, resulting in significant contributions to the content of the article. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - October 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Xiaoting Zeng,
Fuxun Yang,
Xinyi Xu,
Tingting He,
Shan Huang,
Xiaoxiu Luo,
Lihua Min Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Exploring the effect of music therapy as intervention to reduce anxiety pre ‐ and post‐operatively in CABG surgery: A quantitative systematic review
AbstractAimPatients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may experience psychological complications, which can increase mortality. This review aims to explore the efficacy of music therapy as an intervention to reduce anxiety pre- and post-operatively in CABG surgery.DesignThis was a quantitative systematic review registered in PROSPERO (REDACTED).MethodsThis review used the PECOD framework to identify quantitative questions. We systematically searched seven electronic databases (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, PsycArticles, and PsycInfo) for articles publi...
Source: Nursing Open - October 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Lan Wu,
Yongbo Yao Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
Supporters' experiences of sensory characteristics of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in after ‐school daycare centres: A qualitative study
AbstractAimTo examine how supporters working at after-school daycare centres, who are involved in the lives of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in the community, pay attention to the sensory characteristics of these children and provide support.DesignA qualitative descriptive design.MethodsData were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 supporters in after-school daycare centres. Interview transcripts were analysed via qualitative content analysis.ResultsThe participants' years of involvement in supporting children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities ranged from ...
Source: Nursing Open - October 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Yuta Koto,
Machiko Tomozawa,
Toshiaki Sato,
Kazuteru Niinomi,
Norio Sakai,
Toshisaburo Nagai Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Professional competence required in advanced practice nursing in critical care: An exploratory qualitative study
AbstractAimTo identify the required competencies of advanced practice nurses (APNs) working with patients in critical care units in Norway.DesignAn exploratory qualitative design.MethodsFour focus group interviews were performed with 18 nurses who worked in critical care units. The data were examined by inductive content analysis following Graneheim and Lundman's approach.FindingsOur study found that APNs in critical care require the following professional competencies to meet the needs of patients characterised by greater age, comorbidities and increased complexity: (1) intrapersonal skills as revealed in the subthem...
Source: Nursing Open - October 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Marianne Trygg Solberg,
Ingunn Pedersen,
Cathrine Mathisen,
Inger Johanne Finnstr øm,
Per Kristian Lundin,
Andréa Aparecida Gonçalves Nes Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
The association of resilience with self ‐care and quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cross‐sectional study
AbstractAimTo investigate the association of resilience with self-care and quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.DesignCross-sectional study.MethodsData were collected between February and May 2021. Self-care was measured with the self-care of chronic illness inventory, quality of life was measured with the clinical chronic obstructive pulmonary disease questionnaire and resilience was measured with the resilience evaluation scale. Possible confounders were included (sex, age, smoking, time since diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, educational level, social support and pulmona...
Source: Nursing Open - October 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Tamara Pouw,
Janneke de Man ‐van Ginkel,
Johannes A. Hardeman,
Johannes‐Jurgen Mager,
Lian Trapman,
Tiny Jaarsma,
Saskia Weldam Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Competencies expected of undergraduate nursing students: A scoping review
ConclusionConsidering the dynamics of competencies and their change with time, experience, and setting, it is necessary to update, localize, and levelling of the proposed competencies based on the culture of each country.ImpactThese competencies provide a guide for undergraduate nursing curriculum development and offer a framework for both clinical instruction and the evaluation of nursing students. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - October 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Majid Purabdollah,
Vahid Zamanzadeh,
Akram Ghahramanian,
Leila Valizadeh,
Saeid Mousavi,
Mostafa Ghasempour Tags: SCOPING REVIEW Source Type: research
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Source: Nursing Open - October 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Resilience, activities of daily living, and well ‐being in patients with chronic kidney disease
ConclusionIADLs, resilience, and well-being are correlated in patients with CKD, and resilience is a predictor of well-being. Higher resilience is associated with higher well-being. Therefore, clinical care providers need to access the resilience level of CKD patients as early as possible and design appropriate interventions to improve mental health and quality of life. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - October 8, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Chia ‐Pei Chen,
Szu‐Ying Lee,
Shiow‐Luan Tsay,
Heng‐Hsin Tung Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Developing a prediction model of career plateau for nurses: A cross ‐sectional study
The objectives were to analyze factors influencing career plateau, and develop a prediction model for career plateau for nurses.DesignA cross-sectional survey was conducted using convenience sampling.MethodsParticipants were 2680 nurses from six tertiary hospitals. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out to investigate the influencing factors and develop a prediction model of career plateau.ResultsThe overall incidence rate of nurses reaching a career plateau was 34%. Logistic regression analysis showed that age, position, whether specialized nurses, life satisfaction, organizational sup...
Source: Nursing Open - October 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Hongmei Zhu, Mingzi Li Tags: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: DISCUSSION PAPER ‐ METHODOLOGY Source Type: research
Intersectionality in nursing research: A systematic review
ConclusionThere is a need for robust and clear framing of how the concept of intersectionality is defined and understood in nursing research. There is also a need for more empirical research effectively adopting the concept of intersectionality to enhance our understanding of how health inequities operate within the field of nursing.No Patient or Public ContributionNo patients, service users, caregivers or members of the public were involved in this work. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - October 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Elin Siira,
Karolina Lind én,
Sara Wallström,
Ida Björkman Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
Strategies employed by developed countries to facilitate the transition of internationally qualified nurses specialty skills into clinical practice: An integrative review
ConclusionsThis review presents data to support the need for greater research in this area to better utilise the abilities that internationally qualified nurses bring from their home country and put them to constructive use in the host country, especially in the context of a global pandemic. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - October 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Chanchal Kurup,
Vasiliki Betihavas,
Adam Burston,
Elisabeth Jacob Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
