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
Factors influencing work engagement among male nurses: A structural equation model
ConclusionTo know the male nurses' work engagement and influencing factors in China has certain enlightening significance for male nurses themselves and nursing manager. On the one hand, it is necessary to enhance the male nurses' career recognition to nursing work. On the other hand, the society should provide more aid and support to the male nurses. Therefore, the male nurses could devote more into nursing work and promote the nursing development. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - October 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Chao Wu, Si ‐zhe Cheng, Jing Wu, Yin‐juan Zhang, Ya‐wei Lin, Lu Li, Juan Du, Yu‐hai Zhang, Hong‐juan Lang Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Assessing the needs of informal caregivers of patients with chronic non ‐communicable diseases: A systematic review of self‐assessment tools
AbstractAimTo synthesize self-administrated needs assessment tools of informal caregivers for patients with chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs), evaluate the quality of psychometric properties and identify main needs assessment themes.DesignSystematic review.MethodsEight electronic databases both in English and Chinese were searched for. The psychometric properties of tools were evaluated according to the quality criteria for good psychometric properties developed by Terwee et al. Both the content analysis and thematic extraction methods were used. Needs assessment themes were categorized based on the 7-level Maslow'...
Source: Nursing Open - October 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Panpan Yang,
Mengzhen Ma,
Qingyi Guan,
Xingbin Du,
Yanyan Fan Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
Do we really know if they are in pain? A cross ‐sectional study in hospitalised adult patients in Spain
ConclusionPain is still often documented inadequately. Despite the wide use of analgesics, half of the patients with moderate to severe pain do not have adequate pain management. A systematic assessment and recording of pain promotes appropriate analgesic prescription.Implications for the profession and patient careThe findings of our study provide insight into the main gaps in the correct management of pain in hospitalised patients. A systematic assessment and recording of the pain suffered by the patient facilitates its control and allows a better management of the analgesic prescription by the physician. This informatio...
Source: Nursing Open - October 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Laura Lorenzo Allegue,
Leonor Laredo Velasco,
Ana María Recio Vivas,
José Miguel Mansilla Domínguez,
Pedro Moñino Ruiz,
Luz Bueno Rey,
Isabel Font‐Jiménez,
Emilio Vargas Castrillón Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
The factors that are associated with nurse immigration in lower ‐ and middle‐income countries: An integrative review
This study aims to synthesize the factors associated with nurse emigration from lower and middle-income countries.DesignIntegrative review.MethodsAn in-depth search of registries and five databases yielded 9466 records. Using the PRISMA guidelines, 11 were chosen after screening by two authors independently. The mixed methods appraisal tool (MMAT) was used to assess the risk of bias.ResultsThe destination countries were Europe and North America, with an inclination for nurse migration of 14.3% –85%. Emigration factors were poor salary, working conditions, poor quality healthcare infrastructure; outdated healthcare tech...
Source: Nursing Open - October 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kennedy Diema Konlan,
Tae Wha Lee,
Dulamsuren Damiran Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
Working through a pandemic: The mediating effect of nurses' health on the relationship between working conditions and turnover intent
AbstractAimWhile research has demonstrated that nurses' health and working conditions are important predictors of turnover in COVID-19, the relationship between these factors is not well understood. Our study investigated the mechanism through which working conditions and nurses' physical and mental health could impact intent to leave the nursing profession.DesignSecondary data from a cross-sectional survey of 3478 nurses in British Columbia administered in May 2021 were analysed using structural equation modelling.MethodsTwo models were assessed utilizing workplace conditions as the predictor, nurses' health as the mediat...
Source: Nursing Open - October 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Farinaz Havaei,
Xuyan Tang,
Nassim Adhami,
Megan Kaulius,
Sheila A. Boamah,
Kimberly McMillan Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Research trends in readiness for hospital discharge between 2002 and 2021: A bibliometric analysis
ConclusionsThe bibliometric analysis of material published in the last 20 years indicates that there have been statistically significant gains in comprehensive information on RHD, including the knowledge mapping of the countries, institutions, authors, references and keywords. The hotspots and frontiers, which have been explored can give guidance to researchers as to n ew angles and directions to take.Implications for Nursing Management
The effects of the implementation of ERAS on RHD-related risk for adverse post-discharge outcomes in surgical patients will be of increasing concern for healthcare professionals.
It is...
Source: Nursing Open - September 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Rong Zhang,
Dongmei Wang,
Ling Zhu,
Yongdong He,
Ling Cheng,
Jifen Ma,
Ting Zhang,
Jun Zhang,
Longti Li Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Trauma and the perinatal period: A review of the theory and practice of trauma ‐sensitive interactions for nurses and midwives
AbstractAimWith high rates of trauma in the population, known links between trauma and perinatal distress, and the intimate and close nature of the nursing and midwifery roles, ensuring awareness and understandings of trauma is crucial for guiding practice. This paper aims to explore the relationship of trauma to the perinatal period, based on theory and practice, to consider on how nurses and midwives can deliver trauma-sensitive interactions.Design and MethodsThis discursive discussion draws on relevant research from the fields of trauma therapy, attachment theory and nursing and midwifery practice to consider elements o...
Source: Nursing Open - September 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Sophie Isobel Tags: DISCURSIVE PAPER Source Type: research
Validation of publication pressure questionnaire ‐revised into Chinese nurses from a university hospital
AbstractAimsTo translate and validate the Publication Pressure Questionnaire-revised (PPQ-r) among the Chinese nurses.DesignA cross-sectional descriptive study.MethodsThe classical forward/backward translation of the PPQ-r was conducted first, and then the psychometric values were tested using the data collected in September, 2021 among 924 Chinese nurses from a university hospital in China by calculating its content validity index, construct validity, both convergent and discriminant validity, and internal consistency reliability following the COSMIN guidelines.ResultsThe proposed three-factor structure of original PPQ-r ...
Source: Nursing Open - September 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Xinxue Xi, Jing Mao, Tieying Zeng, Dandan Ju Tags: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: DISCUSSION PAPER ‐ METHODOLOGY Source Type: research
Cross ‐cultural adaptation of the FRAIL scale for critically ill patients in Spain
ConclusionsWe have cross-culturally adapted the FRAIL scale, originally in English, to Spanish for its use in the critical care medical setting in Spanish-speaking countries.Implications for ProfessionalsPhysicians and nurses can apply the new scale to all patients admitted to the intensive care units. Nursing care can be adapted according to frailty, trying to reduce the side effects of admission to these units for the most fragile patients.Reporting MethodThe manuscript's authors have adhered to the EQUATOR guidelines, using the COSMIN reporting guideline for studies on the measurement properties of patient-reported outc...
Source: Nursing Open - September 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Susana Arias ‐Rivera,
María Nieves Moro‐Tejedor,
Marta Raurell‐Torredà,
Irene Cortés‐Puch,
Fernando Frutos‐Vivar,
Cristina Andreu‐Vázquez,
María Mar Sánchez‐Sánchez,
Raquel Sánchez‐Izquierdo,
Lorena Oteiza‐López,
Sonia Tags: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: DISCUSSION PAPER ‐ METHODOLOGY Source Type: research
Nurses' experiences of using the Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale with patients in specialized palliative care —A qualitative focus group study
This study employed a qualitative inductive approach. The Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research were followed for reporting.MethodsFive focus groups were conducted with nurses from four specialized palliative care units, and the discussions were analysed with quality content analysis.ResultsUsing IPOS for communication with the patient gave an opportunity to understand the patient's care needs and to let these care needs guide care interventions. Prerequisites in terms of relation, atmosphere, skills and flexibility were needed to establish an interactive communication. It was challenging to communicate about issues...
Source: Nursing Open - September 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ingela Beck,
Kicki T örnquist,
Anders Gruvebäck,
Birgit. H. Rasmussen,
Ulrika Olsson Möller Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Effectiveness of a virtual reality application ‐based education programme on patient safety management for nursing students: A pre‐test–post‐test study
AbstractAimsWe aimed to develop a virtual reality-based smartphone application that improves patient safety competency among nursing students in terms of knowledge, attitudes and confidence in patient safety management. We also sought to evaluate the effects and utility of the application in improving patient safety competency.DesignA parallel, randomized controlled pre- and post-test trial was conducted to test the effects of knowledge, attitudes and performance confidence in patient safety management.MethodsParticipants were randomly allocated to the experimental (n = 22), in which nursing students received a two-wee...
Source: Nursing Open - September 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jae Woo Oh,
Ji Eun Kim Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Association between occupational stress and mental health of nurses during the COVID ‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional research
This study is aimed to explore the association between the occupational stress and mental health among Chinese nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.DesignCross-sectional study.MethodsThere were 2913 nurse participants enrolled in the study. Demographic characteristics and other data were measured by a self-reported questionnaire. Occupational stress was measured by using the effort –reward imbalance (ERI) questionnaire. Mental health was measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the General Anxiety Disorder-7.ResultsAmong the participants, 14.32% (417) experienced ERI; 8.1% (237) and 7.2% (210) reported depressiv...
Source: Nursing Open - September 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Huiying Wu,
Kewen Qi,
Bonan Luan,
Zhengwen Liu,
Qingyun Zhao Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Exploring the barriers to Registered Nurses undertaking clinical teaching in clinical settings: A qualitative descriptive study
ConclusionThe findings revealed that several barriers negatively affect clinical nursing education and hamper the clinical teaching and learning of nursing students.Patient or Public ContributionThis study may assist in the development of targeted interventions that address the barriers that hinder clinical teaching at teaching hospitals. Additionally, this study could assist in improving the health care that is provided by nursing students to patients. The findings may assist with improved quality by reducing nursing students' theory-practice gap and by promoting collaboration between Registered Nurses and nurse educators...
Source: Nursing Open - September 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Riana Rolinda Hoebes,
Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
