Sleep is one of the common problems during pregnancy, the decrease in sleep quality. Decreased sleep quality can cause many problems during pregnancy and after delivery for the mother and fetus. The current study was done to study the sleep quality of first-time pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy referring to health centers. In this study, 168 eligible women referring to health centers were studied. Information was collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQI)
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Written by Tanzeela Mobeen
Published on Vol 3, 2022
Mental health and perceived social support are important variables in preventing marital burnout in infertile women. The purpose of this research was to predict marital dissatisfaction based on perceived social support and mental health in infertile women. The current research was correlational. Through available sampling, 361 people were selected to participate in the study. Marital burnout, perceived social support, and general health questionnaires were used to collect data. Pearson's cor
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Because of multiple family and professional responsibilities, nurses are exposed to work-family conflict, which will have many negative consequences on their lives. Examining the factors affecting it for proper planning is one of the priorities of nursing managers. The current study was conducted to specify the relationship between happiness and self-efficacy with work-family conflict in nurses. The current study was a cross-sectional descriptive study of the correlation type and a total of 160
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Diabetes as a chronic disease can have bad impacts on the marital relationships of affected people. Investigating the protective factors' role in the marital satisfaction of these patients is very important. The purpose of this research was to study the sexual satisfaction mediating role in the relationship between self-care and health literacy of men with diabetes and women's marital satisfaction. The current research was of a descriptive-correlation type. To carry out the research, tak
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Written by Xiao-Ming Zhang
Published on Vol 3, 2022
Nowadays, the length of hospital stay index is utilized to analyze the use of services and the performance and efficiency of hospital activities. The current study was done to investigate the factors affecting the length of patients' stay in hospitals. The current study is descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional, and the research samples were selected by random sampling. The necessary data were extracted from the files of hospitalized patients. One-way ANOVA and T-test statistical tests w
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One of the most common chronic diseases in the world is heart failure, which imposes a lot of costs on health systems every year. One of the important ways to control heart failure is self-care. The purpose of the current study was to examine the self-care status and factors affecting it in patients with heart failure. In this descriptive-analytical study, a total of 248 eligible patients with heart failure referred to the therapeutic and educational center were studied. The selection of samples
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Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most common disorders that has affected many people. The way of analyzing and interpreting the events, tolerating or not the ambiguous situation, and metacognitive beliefs can predict generalized anxiety disorder. The purpose of this research was to investigate the role of metacognitive beliefs, ambiguity tolerance, and emotional processing in predicting generalized anxiety disorder in nurses. The current research was descriptive and correlational. In t
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The rising prevalence of children with complex or life-limiting conditions has made advance care planning (ACP) an essential aspect of pediatric healthcare. In South Korea, discussions about withdrawing life-sustaining treatment were once avoided because such actions were historically penalized by law, fostering a culture of aggressive medical intervention. With evolving social attitudes toward end-of-life care, new legislation now safeguards patient dignity by emphasizing autonomy and supportin
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The Supportive Hospice Aged Residential Exchange (SHARE) represents an innovative model of palliative care education tailored for residential aged care settings. Its purpose is to enhance clinical staff capability in providing high-quality palliative care within aged care facilities while strengthening specialist palliative care nurses’ competencies in supporting frail older adults. This study explored the perspectives of 18 bereaved family members regarding their relatives’ palliative care expe
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Written by Domenico Prisa
Published on Vol 3, 2022
Managing pain effectively is a cornerstone of quality end-of-life care, yet comprehensive population-level insights into its prevalence and determinants remain scarce. This study examined how often individuals experience significant pain near death and identified factors linked to greater pain burden. Using a retrospective, population-based design, we analyzed all Ontario residents who died between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2015, and who completed a home care assessment within 30 days before
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Research on family caregiving often emphasizes external factors—such as socioeconomic conditions, resource access, and social support—as primary influences on caregiver outcomes. Less attention has been given to caregivers’ internal motivations and how their own interpretation of these motivations can shape their wellbeing. This study examines the driving forces behind Asian family caregivers’ engagement in end-of-life care and explores how these motivations can simultaneously enhance or undermi
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Written by Bwalya A. Witika
Published on Vol 3, 2022
Delivering high-quality palliative care requires a deep understanding of each patient’s personal values and preferences to support truly patient-centered advance care planning (ACP). Despite strong evidence showing that ACP can lower healthcare expenditures by up to 36%, reduce emotional strain on patients and families, and promote care aligned with patient goals, participation rates remain below one-third among adults. This project sought to design a mobile health intervention that addresses ba
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Written by Bojana Nikolić
Published on Vol 3, 2022
Understanding the needs and expectations of new generations entering higher education presents ongoing challenges. Generation Z has grown up surrounded by digital technology, shaping their attention and entertainment habits. Therefore, education must evolve to align with these changing learner profiles. Incorporating a hyper-cognitive framework could meet student expectations and create a more engaging learning experience for emerging generations. To assess nursing students’ satisfaction with th
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Academic performance (AP) reflects a key dimension of achievement in nursing education, shaping both students’ professional competence and the quality of future patient care. Although previous research links smartphone addiction (SA) and inadequate sleep quality (SQ) to reduced AP, the extent to which SQ mediates this relationship remains insufficiently explored, particularly in North African populations. This research examined whether SQ acts as a mediator between SA and AP among nursing studen
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The growing integration of digital technologies into healthcare has reshaped the knowledge and skills required of nursing professionals. However, most undergraduate nursing programs continue to emphasize theoretical instruction, offering limited exposure to experiential or technology-oriented learning. To better prepare students for data-rich clinical environments, innovative pedagogical models that merge nursing practice with informatics and design thinking are needed. This study investigated w
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Written by Daniel Lindholm
Published on Vol 3, 2022
Nurses must continually integrate the latest evidence into their practice to ensure safe and effective patient care. Journal clubs offer a structured forum for nurses to critically examine research, discuss clinical applications, and enhance professional competence. This study investigated how clinical nurses perceive the educational benefits of participating in journal clubs. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at a large tertiary hospital in western Saudi Arabia. The sample included 208 nur
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Written by Alejandro García
Published on Vol 3, 2022
Nursing students are routinely exposed to demanding and stressful experiences throughout their academic training and early professional practice. Emotional intelligence is widely recognized as a central factor in managing such pressures effectively. This qualitative action research study sought to deeply examine the personal and interpersonal changes that occur in nursing students following participation in a stress management program grounded in Bar-On’s mixed model of emotional intelligence. T
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Written by Bernard Amponsah
Published on Vol 3, 2022
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly redefining the nursing landscape by influencing decision-making processes and transforming patient care models. To ensure its meaningful and ethical integration into nursing education and clinical environments, it is essential to understand how future nurses perceive and interpret this technology. This study sought to uncover nursing students’ metaphorical interpretations of artificial intelligence and to explore their expectations concerning its role in t
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