Registered nurses' perceptions and experience of working in aged care: A qualitative approach
AbstractAimTo understand and report on the perceptions and experiences of registered nurses in the aged care sector.DesignAn exploratory qualitative study.MethodsSemi-structured telephone interviews were utilised as the primary data collection method. Fifteen registered nurses were interviewed. All interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using conventional content analysis. Participants were quoted verbatim to ensure authenticity.ResultsThe results indicated a demand for increased administrative and staffing support in the aged care workplace. Poor morale and unethical practices contributed to negative ...
Source: Nursing Open - December 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Yong ‐Jhu Sun,
Shou‐Yu Wang,
Yvette Tsai,
Wenxi Wei,
Hui‐Chen Chang Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Menopause at work —An organisation‐based case study
AbstractAimThe aim of the study was to explore and understand the organizational culture of a workplace in terms of support and well-being for staff experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms at work.DesignIt is widely acknowledged that perimenopause and menopause symptoms are experienced by a large percentage of the female workforce. There is a lack of research into how nurses are supported through menopause (Cronin et al.Issues in Mental Health Nursing,42, 2021, 541 –548). The perimenopause and menopause transition can be a challenging time where many may require symptom management and support (RCN, The Meno...
Source: Nursing Open - December 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Camille Cronin,
Joanne Abbott,
Nestor Asiamah,
Susan Smyth Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH MIXED METHODS Source Type: research
Barriers to effective clinical supervision from the perspective of nurses: A descriptive qualitative study
AbstractAimThe present study aimed to explain the barriers to effective clinical supervision from the perspective of nurses.DesignQualitative descriptive study.MethodsThe present study enrolled 21 nurses selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, which were digitally recorded and immediately transcribed verbatim, and analysed using content analysis method.ResultsFrom the nurses' perspective, the influential barriers included poor academic, ethical, communicational, professional competencies at the passive management level, defects in supervision prerequisites, conventional belie...
Source: Nursing Open - December 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Vajihe Atashi,
Maryam Movahedi Najafabadi,
Atefeh Afshari,
Somayeh Ghafari Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors of exposure keratopathy among critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionThis review shows that EK rates are high in critically ill patients and are influenced by multiple factors. Medical staff should pay more attention to EK in critically ill patients, conduct professional evaluations and implement targeted eye care protocols to reduce its occurrence.Implications for PracticeThis study shows the frequency of and multiple risk factors for EK in critically ill patients, which provides evidence-based guidance for nurses to evaluate the risk of EK in critically ill patients and take appropriate precautions to reduce the risk.Protocol RegistrationThe protocol was registered in PROSPERO (...
Source: Nursing Open - December 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Yulu Chen,
Jing He,
Qiuping Wu,
Shi Pu,
Caiping Song Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
Factorial structure of quality of life, satisfaction with caregiving and caregiver burden in palliative care: A systematic review
AbstractAimThe aim of this research is to identify the main approaches and domains of palliative care quality assessment through three questionnaires used for this purpose.DesignSystematic review.MethodsThe proposed analysis process consists of three stages from 2000 to 2020: (i) massive literature search, (ii) text mining and (iii) systematic reviews carried out on the QLQ C30, Zarit Burden Interview and FAMCARE questionnaires. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA-P) have guided our research.ResultsSixteen papers were included in our study. The main findings have been summarised using a descriptive...
Source: Nursing Open - December 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Laura Llop ‐Medina,
Francisco Ródenas‐Rigla,
Alfonso Gallego‐Valadés,
Jorge Garcés‐Ferrer Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
Psychometric evaluation of the ‘Jefferson Scale of Empathy’ in a sample of nursing students in the United Kingdom
AbstractAimTo examine the psychometric properties of the ‘Jefferson Scale of Empathy’.DesignA methodological study was conducted.MethodsA sample of 230 nursing students was used to analyse the psychometric properties of the ‘Jefferson Scale of Empathy’. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used to test construct validity. Cronbach's alpha and item-total correlations were carried out to test internal consistency reliability.ResultsThe mean score of the empathy SUM was 112.0 (SD: 12.6). A three-factor model was explored. This factor structure does not replicate the original ‘Jefferson Scale of Empathy...
Source: Nursing Open - December 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Juping Yu,
Siva Ganesh,
Deborah Lancastle Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Association of frailty with activity levels and sedentary behaviours in patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis: A cross ‐sectional study
ConclusionPatients with hepatitis B cirrhosis who exhibited frailty demonstrated limited physical activity and engaged in sedentary behaviours.No patient or public contributionPatients with hepatitis B cirrhosis contributed their data to the study. (Source: Nursing Open)
Source: Nursing Open - December 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Lili Li,
Xia Fu,
Na He,
Weiqiang Gan,
Yang Zhao,
Ri ‐hua Xie Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
From pervasive chaos to evolutionary transition: The experience of healthcare providers during the COVID ‐19 pandemic
ConclusionThe experience of HCPs during the COVID pandemic in “Iran” showed that despite the physical, mental, emotional, and social consequences, a kind of constructive evolution and transition has also taken place in personal, professional, and organizational dimensions. It is suggested that managers while strengthening and protecting the capabilities an d skills that have emerged, to reduce the tensions of HCPs, have developed programs for comprehensive support from them in physical, psychological, social, and financial dimensions.Relevance to Clinical PracticeIt is necessary to improve inter-professional cooperatio...
Source: Nursing Open - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Homeira Khoddam,
Mahnaz Modanloo,
Reza Mohammadi,
Razieh Talebi Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Current practices and challenges in application of trauma ‐informed care for accidentally injured patients: An exploratory qualitative study
AbstractAimTo explore the Chinese nurses ’ current practices and challenges to trauma-informed care (TIC) for accidentally injured patients, which can provide the way forward of improvement in the future.DesignA qualitative study.MethodsSixteen Chinese nurses who had experience working with accidentally injured patients were invited into the semi-structured interviews. Following each interview, the dialogue was transcribed verbatim. Subsequently, we analysed the data in accordance with the principles of thematic analysis.ResultsFour common themes emerged from the analysis: (a) Awareness of patients ’ psychological trau...
Source: Nursing Open - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Weiping Xia,
Yanbo Wang,
Xiaoning Wu,
Xiaojie Yang Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Psychological experiences of family caregivers of patients with breast cancer: Protocol for a meta ‐synthesis
AbstractAimThe number of breast cancer patients is increasing, but there are insufficient sources of information for their family caregivers. The purpose of this systematic review was to elaborate the psychologically realistic experiences and corresponding needs of family members of patients with breast cancer in the course of their experience in the disease which may provide them with effective, targeted intervention strategies to improve their quality of life.DesignProtocol for a meta-synthesis.MethodsWe will search the Chinese databases (i.e., China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database and Wanfang Database) a...
Source: Nursing Open - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Qingyuan Zhang,
Jianfei Chen,
Kui Fang,
Qianqian Liu,
Pan Zhang,
Jinbing Bai,
Chunhua Zhang Tags: FEASIBILITY STUDY Source Type: research
Patients' experiences of day surgery and recovery: A meta ‐ethnography
ConclusionOur meta-ethnography indicates there is a need to improve information provision to better prepare patients for the processes of day surgery and recovery and promote their self-care abilities. Our findings highlight the importance of ensuring adequate levels of individualised care and support throughout the treatment process.Relevance to Clinical PracticeTo improve quality of care in day surgery practice, implementation of interventions to enhance information provision and promote self-care during recovery at home may be considered. Pre-admission appointments that incorporate provision of tailored information and ...
Source: Nursing Open - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Cathrine Ween Thoen,
Monica S æle,
Ragnhild Bjarkøy Strandberg,
Petrin Hege Eide,
Liv Grethe Kinn Tags: QUALITATIVE META SYNTHESIS Source Type: research
Effect of e ‐learning program for improving nurse knowledge and practice towards managing pressure injuries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
AbstractAimThe aim of this review was to determine the effectiveness of the e-learning programs for improving the knowledge and professional practices of nursing personnel in managing pressure injuries patients.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsSystematic search was done in EMBASE, SCOPUS, Cochrane library, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect andClinicaltrials.gov databases until August 2022. Meta-analysis was carried out using random-effects model, and the results were reported as pooled standardized mean differences (SMD), or odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).ResultsEight studies were...
Source: Nursing Open - December 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Yufang Ding,
Jia Qian,
Yuqiong Zhou,
Yibin Zhang Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
The impact of psychological distress, socio ‐demographic and work‐related factors on coping strategies used by nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study
This study aimed to determine factors associated with coping strategies used by nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran.DesignCross-sectional study.MethodsA convenience sample of 365 nurses were selected from referral hospitals for COVID-19 patients in Tabriz, Iran between February 2022 and July 2022. An online self-administered questionnaire was distributed through social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram. The survey package included a modified Brief COPE scale, socio-demographic and work-related questions, and a measure of psychological distress. Multiple regression analysis examined associated...
Source: Nursing Open - November 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Farnaz Rahmani,
Fatemeh Ranjbar,
Elnaz Asghari,
Leila Gholizadeh Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE Source Type: research
Mindfulness in ward nurses: A concept analysis
AbstractAimMindfulness has been widely used with all kinds of people, such as students, educators or patients. However, there have been no studies explicitly targeting ward nurses. The aim of this study is to explore the concept analysis of mindfulness in ward nurses.DesignA concept analysis.MethodsAn electronic literature search of MEDLINE, Google Scholar, PubMed, Cambridge Online Dictionary and EBSCO on mindfulness was conducted over a ten-year period of Peer-reviewed scholarly articles published in English. The Walker and Avant's framework was used for this paper.ResultsEleven articles in total were included in this stu...
Source: Nursing Open - November 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Xiaoyan Feng,
Hongjun Zhu,
Ping Cai,
Yingying Zhang,
Yuhong Chen Tags: CONCEPT Source Type: research
The unmet rehabilitation needs of colorectal cancer survivors after surgery: A qualitative meta ‐synthesis
AbstractAimTo systematically review and synthesize the findings of qualitative research on the unmet rehabilitation needs of colorectal cancer survivors (CRC) after surgery.DesignA qualitative meta-synthesis registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022368837).MethodsCNKI, Wanfang Data, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, Medline, PsychINFO and CINAHL were systematically searched for qualitative studies on the rehabilitation needs of CRC survivors after surgery from the inception of each database to September 2022.ResultsA total of 917 relevant reports were initially collected and 14 studies were finally included. A total of 49 needs w...
Source: Nursing Open - November 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Yingying Yi,
Yinhao Yang,
Xixi Shi,
Xueqin Yang Tags: QUALITATIVE META SYNTHESIS Source Type: research
