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
Factors influencing the burnout dimensions among nurses: A cross ‐sectional study in South Korea
AbstractAimTo investigate the factors influencing three dimensions of burnout among clinical nurses in South Korea.DesignDescriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study.MethodsWe recruited 300 clinical nurses to participate in an online survey conducted in June 2021. Purposive sampling was used for the survey. Multiple linear regression was used for data analysis.ResultsThe regression models explained 55.8%, 45.8% and 34.3% variances in emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishment respectively. Emotional exhaustion was influenced by experience in the current department, working overtime, shift t...
Source: Nursing Open - September 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Chiyoung Cha, Gumhee Baek Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Experiences of parents whose school ‐aged children were treated with therapeutic hypothermia as newborns: A focus group study
ConclusionTH of their newborns affected the parents psychologically not only during the treatment, but lasted months and years later. Information and communication with health care professionals and school management were inefficient and inadequate. The parents' concerns could be prevented by an improved identification and understanding of the problems and the needs of the infants and their families before discharge.Relevance for Clinical PracticeThrough more personalized and efficient preparation and communication by the nursing staff before discharge, many of the parents' worries and problems could be reduced. Check-up o...
Source: Nursing Open - September 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Sari Kokkonen Nassef,
Mats Blennow Bohlin,
Maria Jirwe Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Towards advancement of nursing in Ghana: The role of the Ghanaian ‐Diaspora Nursing Alliance (G‐DNA)
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Source: Nursing Open - September 25, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Thomas Hinneh,
Foster Osei Baah,
Evelyn Amoako,
Diana Baptiste,
Ruth‐Alma Turkson‐Ocran,
Angela Agore,
Stephen Adombire,
Matilda Decker,
Daniel Apau,
Irene Fankah,
Praba Koomson,
Bernard Mensah,
Jacqueline Idun,
Samuel Akyirem,
Yvonne Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Predictors of care burden among caregivers of patients with COVID ‐19
ConclusionThe caregivers experienced a high care burden, which can have harmful effects on them. Therefore, it is necessary to provide them with various forms of economic, psychological and social support. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - September 25, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Maryam Janatolmakan,
Armin Naghipour,
Shahab Rezaeian,
Alireza Khatony Tags: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: DISCUSSION PAPER ‐ METHODOLOGY Source Type: research
Psychological empowerment and quality of life in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients: A quantitative study
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between psychological empowerment, depression, anxiety, and quality of life in people with haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).DesignA longitudinal prospective study.MethodsA sample of 150 people with haematological was recruited at Santaros Clinics in Lithuania between September 2020 and April 2022. Demographic characteristics, cancer-related characteristics, depression, anxiety, psychological empowerment and quality of life (QoL) were assessed using self-report questionnaires before and 10 –12 weeks after HSCT. Descriptive statistics, correlation and moderatio...
Source: Nursing Open - September 24, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Marija Turlinskien ė,
Raminta Seniūnaitė‐Ramanauskienė,
Justina Pociūnaitė,
Rūta Sargautytė Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Educational strategies and nursing theory to prepare leaners for NCLEX ‐RN
AbstractAimTo identify teaching stategies, theories, and methods to enhance students' quality of life (QOL) that are used in preparing students for the NCLEX-RN exam.DesignA scoping review was conducted.MethodsArksey and O'Malley's methodological framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines were utilized. Data were derived from four databases including CINAHL, ERIC, PsychINFO and Web of Science using specific keywords. Inclusion criteria were English language and articles published in the last 7 years.ResultsStudies (N = 25) revealed that multiple educational strategies are used to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN exam; how...
Source: Nursing Open - September 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Khalid Bandar Almasloukh,
Melissa Miner,
Kathleen Phillips,
Michael Evans Tags: SCOPING REVIEW Source Type: research
Analysis of influencing factors of job demands of healthcare workers working in mobile cabin hospitals in China
AbstractAimTo explore the job demands of healthcare workers (HCWs) working in mobile cabin hospitals in Shanghai and identify the influencing factors.DesignThe study had a cross-sectional design.MethodsUsing the convenience sampling method, we selected 1223 HCWs (medical team members) working in these mobile cabin hospitals during April –May 2022. The findings of the general information questionnaire and the hierarchy scale of job demands of HCWs working in mobile cabin hospitals were used for the investigation.ResultsThe total score of job demands of the included HCWs was 132.26 ± 9.53; the average score of the it...
Source: Nursing Open - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Hongmei Yi,
Sha Wei,
Jingyan Song,
Mingzhao Xiao,
Huanhuan Huang,
Di Luo,
Qinghua Zhao Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Self ‐reported barriers in self‐management of women with gestational diabetes: A systematic review of qualitative studies
AbstractAimTo provide a systematic review of the qualitative literature on self-reported barriers to self-management in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).DesignSystematic review.MethodsThis systematic review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute meta-aggregation approach and was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research. Qualitative studies on the barriers to self-management among GDM pregnancy survivors conducted until 17 May 2022, were searched.ResultsA total of 30 studies were included, of which seven were in Chinese and 23 were in English, and...
Source: Nursing Open - September 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Nuo Xu,
Xia Han,
Sijing Chen,
Jingjing Zhang,
Ping Gu Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
Issue Information
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Source: Nursing Open - September 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Developing a behaviour rubric for the practical model of ethical behaviour for clinical nursing
ConclusionsOur rubric was found to be a valid and reliable tool for the assessment of ethical behaviour among nurses in Japan. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - September 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Yuriko Tsujio,
Mio Yasuda,
Mikage Hattori,
Tomoko Yoshioka,
Naomi Nakamura,
Mitsuko Nakata,
Satoshi Teramukai,
Yuichi Minemura,
Tomomi Azuma Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
