Latent profiles of nurses ’ subjective well‐being and its association with social support and professional self‐concept
This study used an online survey and cross-sectional latent profile analysis design.MethodsA total of 1009 nurses from 30 hospitals in Guangdong Province, China, were selected using convenience sampling. An online questionnaire survey comprising the following scales was distributed: Index of Well-Being, Nurses ’ Professional Self-concept Questionnaire and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Nurses’ SWB was examined and categorized into profiles using nine Index of Well-being items as explicit variables and ordinal logistic regression analysis was performed to explore factors related to the distinct cate...
Source: Nursing Open - March 27, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Chuyuan Miao,
Chunqin Liu,
Ying Zhou,
Joanne W. Y. Chung,
Xiaofang Zou,
Wenying Tan,
Yu Ma,
Qing Luo,
Jiani Chen,
Thomas Kwok Shing Wong Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Validity and reliability of the self ‐care behaviour scale for patients with left ventricular assist device
ConclusionThe newly evaluated scale would be valid and reliable in measure self-care behaviour for patients with a left ventricular assist device.Implications for the profession and/or patient carePatients can manage the left ventricular assist device on their own based on evidence and use it as a tool for effective communication with medical professionals. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - March 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Hye Jin Yoo,
JaeLan Shim,
Min ‐Seok Kim Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH MIXED METHODS Source Type: research
An integrative review of home care recommendations for women after caesarean section
AbstractAimTo describe home-based care and practices recommended for mothers after caesarean section (CS), existing in the literature.DesignSystematic review.MethodsThis integrative literature review was conducted by using Google Scholar, PubMed and Hinari databases from its inception to June 2021. The search included research articles, protocols and guidelines that describe home care practice after CS and assessed for their quality. Synthesis of recommendations from the included literature was classified based on the type of study design, and the review was guided by methodology registered in Prospero (ID CRD42021276905)....
Source: Nursing Open - March 26, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Mwajuma Bakari Mdoe,
Lilian Teddy Mselle,
Stephen Mathew Kibusi Tags: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW Source Type: research
Developing the questionnaire of general population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards the COVID ‐19 outbreak
AbstractAimTo develop the general population knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) questionnaire towards the COVID-19 outbreak.DesignA methodological study.MethodsThe general population KAP questionnaire items were designed using a literature review. A panel of experts was used to calculate content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI). Construct validity was examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and hypothesis testing. Internal consistency of the questionnaire was measured using Cronbach'sα coefficient. Eight hundred forty-seven patients referred to health centres in Tabriz, Iran completed t...
Source: Nursing Open - March 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Hossein Namdar Areshtanab,
Maryam Vahidi,
Mina Hosseinzadeh,
Zahra Khani Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Exploring COVID ‐19 patient's dignity and satisfaction: A cross‐sectional study
This study evaluated the patients' dignity and satisfaction with COVID-19 in Kashan, Iran, in 2021.DesignA cross-sectional descriptive study.MethodsIn total, 385 patients recovered from COVID-19 were selected through sequential sampling method. Data were collected using demographic, patient dignity inventory, and patient satisfaction questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis, independentt-test, ANOVA, and Spearman-Brown coefficient.ResultsThe mean age of patients was 50.57. The mean scores of patients' dignity and satisfaction were 1.622 ± 0.653 and 3.851 ± 0.548 (out of 5), respectively. The...
Source: Nursing Open - March 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Mina Helali Sotoodeh,
Maryam Ahmadi Shad,
Mohammad Zare,
Mohammad Hossein Khorasanizadeh,
Mark Gillespie Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Non ‐pharmacological strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in endovascular procedures: A scoping review
This study aimed to identify and map the production of knowledge on non-pharmacological strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in patients undergoing endovascular procedures.DesignScoping review.MethodsThe review was performed using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The searches were conducted in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, BVS/BIREME, Lilacs, Gale Academic OneFile, SciELO, Cochrane Library, CAPES Catalog of Dissertations and Theses, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Portal of Theses and Dissertations, and Theses and Dissertations from Latin America.ResultsTwenty-two articles were selected. The articles were publ...
Source: Nursing Open - March 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Francisco de Cassio de Oliveira Mendes,
Kauanny Vitoria Gurgel dos Santos,
Joyce Karolayne dos Santos Dantas,
Sara Cristina Matias de Ara újo,
Fernanda de Castro Teixeira,
Karena Cristina da Silva Leal,
Daniele Vieira Dantas,
Rodrigo Assis Neves D Tags: SCOPING REVIEW Source Type: research
Nursing privilege: A concept analysis
AbstractAimThe study aimed to provide a comprehensive concept analysis of nursing privileges by elucidating its meaning and implications within the healthcare context.DesignA concept analysis paper.MethodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted from nursing and healthcare databases, professional nursing organizations, and regulatory bodies. Documents reviewed include research studies, policy documents and professional guidelines. The study employed Walker and Avant's eight-step method of concept analysis. This involved identifying the uses of the concept, its underlying attributes and referents, and constructing mo...
Source: Nursing Open - March 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ahmad A. Abujaber,
Abdulqadir J. Nashwan Tags: CONCEPT Source Type: research
Associations between paramedics' salutogenic health experience and the intention to stay in the profession: A cross ‐sectional survey
AbstractAimTo investigate the association between paramedics' salutogenic health and their intentions to stay in their profession.DesignA cross-sectional survey.MethodsParamedics from eight purposively selected organizations participated in this study (n = 433). The data were collected in 2022 with the Salutogenic Health Indicator Scale and validated single questions that assessed work ability, recovery and self-rated stress. Intention to stay was measured using two questions about the intention to leave prehospital emergency medical service wo rk and leave the nursing sector completely during the next 2 years. Data ...
Source: Nursing Open - March 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Eve Hulkkonen,
Anne Kouvonen,
Hilla Nordquist Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
What nurses must understand about the ethics of assisted dying
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Source: Nursing Open - March 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Esme D. West,
Tiffany N. Ricks Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Nursing students' experience of moral distress in clinical settings: A phenomenological study
ConclusionFindings showed that value conflict, lack of knowledge of ethical standards and its application, and unprofessional approaches result in negative environmental learning perceptions from the nursing students. Therefore, due to being unable to change the situation, they start to feel guilt and shame and, as a result, decide to escape the problem instead of managing it. These feelings lead to internal disgust. This issue indicates the importance of improving the knowledge and perception of these situations. Thus, nursing students must be prepared for the real world, where their ideals are constantly challenged. MDs ...
Source: Nursing Open - March 16, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Leila Mardanian Dehkordi,
Toktam Kianian,
Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Influences of healthcare workers' behaviours towards infection prevention and control practices in the clinical setting: A systematic review
ConclusionHealthcare workers' responsibilities at point-of-care involve providing direct care to patients with highly transmissible infections and working in clinical settings that may be ill-designed for IPC practices, increasing the risk of transmission. Given the lack of a definitive solution to eradicate new mutant viruses and that IPC practices are the mainstay of prevention and control of transmissible, measures to improve are imperative. The identified HCWs' domains on behaviours towards IPC are critical in strategies to mitigate risks and further set an opportunity for developing an IPC model congruent with the rap...
Source: Nursing Open - March 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Gift A. Mutsonziwa,
Marwa Mojab,
Megha Katuwal,
Paul Glew Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
Relationship between fear of COVID ‐19 and mental health of Chinese nurses: The mediating effects of psychological capital and burnout
AbstractAimThe aim of the study was to investigate the correlation between fear of COVID-19 and mental health of nurses and the effects of psychological capital and burnout in this relation.DesignA cross-sectional study.MethodsThe online surveys were conducted among mainland Chinese nurses. Participants (n = 445; average age 32.89 ± 6.76 years) completed an online-questionnaire based on the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, the Psychological Capital Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Professionals Scale and the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey. Data analysis was condu cted by Pearson's corr...
Source: Nursing Open - March 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Chengxiang Liu,
Sainan Li,
Juan Zhou,
Miao Zhang,
Hong Chen Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
The challenges of nursing care for patients with lumbar discectomy: A qualitative study
This study aimed at exploring the challenges of nursing care for patients with lumbar discectomy.DesignThis qualitative study was conducted in 2022 using content analysis.MethodsEight nurses, three patients with lumbar discectomy, and one physician were purposively selected from the neurosurgery wards of the hospitals affiliated to Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for data analysis and the content analysis method recommended by Elo and Kyngas was used for data analysis. The main phases of this method are open coding, grouping, categorization, and abstraction. ...
Source: Nursing Open - March 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sahar Haghighat,
Khadijeh Yazdi,
Gholam Reza Mahmoodi ‐Shan,
Zahra Sabzi Tags: CONCEPT Source Type: research
Developing a conceptual model for understanding caregiving experience and their impacts on quality of life for Chinese breast cancer family caregivers: A qualitative study
This study did not involve direct participation of patients or the public. However, their experiences and perspectives on caregiving were indirectly reflected through the insights provided by the family caregivers who participated in the interviews. Their valuable input contributed to a deeper understanding of the caregiving experience and its impact on the quality of life for Chinese breast cancer family caregivers. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - March 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Chaoyue Gao,
Min Li,
Linfang Guo,
Haoran Duan,
Peili Zhang,
Yongxia Ding Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Health information sources and health ‐seeking behaviours of Filipinos living in medically underserved communities: Empirical quantitative research
ConclusionsOur findings highlight the need to organize programs that explicitly deliver accurate health information and adequate care for wellness and illness. Study findings emphasize the importance of integrating family, friends, media and healthcare professionals, including public health nurses, to deliver evidence-based health information, health promotion and sufficient treatment to medically underserved Filipinos.ImplicationsNew knowledge provides valuable information to healthcare providers, including public health nurses, in addressing health disparities among medically underserved Filipinos.ImpactThis study addres...
Source: Nursing Open - March 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer Kawi,
Miguel Fudolig,
Reimund Serafica,
Andrew T. Reyes,
Francisco Sy,
Erwin William A. Leyva,
Lorraine S. Evangelista Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
