Written by Suhas K Thazha
Published on Vol 4, 2023
Physical restraints used by the medical staff are one of the measures to prevent patients from harming themselves and their caregivers in times of agitation. Considering the special sensitivity of the nursing job, the degree of preparation of nursing students for the proper utilization of physical restraints is very important. Therefore, the current study was done to investigate the attitude and knowledge of nursing students about physical restraint use in patients. The current study is descript
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Written by Georgios Savva
Published on Vol 4, 2023
Considering the ever-increasing population of the elderly, the nurses' and nursing students' attitudes toward the elderly and how to care for them are very important. The current study aimed to investigate the nurses' and nursing students' attitudes toward the elderly. In the current study, which was of a descriptive-analytical type, a total of 160 nurses and nursing students were selected based on purpose-based sampling and investigated. The data collection tool was a two-part q
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Written by Merve Ağaçkıran
Published on Vol 4, 2023
Nurses are exposed to various types of violence due to direct contact with patients and exposure to multiple tensions. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the frequency of violence against nurses and the factors affecting it among the personnel working in hospitals. This study was a descriptive-cross-sectional study whose population consisted of 340 nursing personnel. The data collection tool included a Workplace Violence and Demographic Questionnaire in the Health Sector Q
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Among the variables affected by the presence of a disabled child in the family is the internal stigma that can cause or intensify depression in the mother of a cerebral palsy child. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between depression and internal stigma in mothers of children with cerebral palsy. This study was cross-sectional descriptive research that was conducted on 185 mothers of children with cerebral palsy. A demographic profile form, Beck depression questionnaire, an
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Critical thinking and the clinical decision-making power of nurses are among the factors to amend the quality of health care. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between clinical decision-making and critical thinking in the quality of nursing care in nurses. This descriptive-analytical study was done with the participation of 226 nurses working in internal surgical departments. Data were collected through California critical thinking skills questionnaires, clinical decision-making,
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Written by Vildan Apaydin Cirik
Published on Vol 4, 2023
Gender role attitudes show people's attitudes about appropriate role activities for women and men. Many family-related factors, including parents' beliefs and behavior, can affect how people view gender roles. Nurses as health care providers can play a role in helping to form health values and behaviors at different levels. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the attitude toward gender roles of parents and the quality of parent-child relationships in wor
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It seems that male nurses do not pay much attention to their occupational health because of the many professional concerns including shift work tensions and longer presence in the workplace, which causes a decrease in the quality of work life, decrease in job satisfaction, and become stressed and depressed. Thus, the current study was done to specify job satisfaction and its related factors in male nurses. The current study was of descriptive and analytical type and 108 nurses were included in t
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Written by Julie Attenborough
Published on Vol 4, 2023
Work-based learning is one of the best learning methods to ensure professional competence during nurses' careers. In the strategic goals of healthcare organizations to achieve success, awareness of the importance and value of this learning method is essential. The purpose of this study was to investigate the operational barriers to work-based learning in clinical environments. In this descriptive-analytical research, 220 clinical nurses and nursing managers were included in the study using a
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Self-compassion is one of the variables that promote well-being and life satisfaction in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the attitude towards old age and self-compassion in middle-aged people. This research was a descriptive-correlation cross-sectional study. The number of 113 participants who were selected by stratified sampling method with allocation proportional to the number of clients to the respective centers. The data collection tool was
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This study aims to measure the role, awareness, and knowledge level of nurses working in the neonatal intensive care unit in terms of retinopathy of prematurity. The study was planned in a descriptive type and was carried out in the neonatal intensive care unit of 5 different hospitals. A total of 190 nurses constituted the population of the research, the study was completed with 139 nurses. Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form” and the “Retinopathy of Prematurity Information
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Considering the high prevalence of breast cancer and its effect on the life quality of affected people, the current study was done to investigate the role of palliative care education in improving the life quality of women with breast cancer. In this clinical trial, 46 breast cancer patients were randomly selected and placed in two intervention and control groups. The control group of routine care and the intervention group additionally received 4 weeks of designed training care. The Missoula qu
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Palliative Care Day Services (PCDS) provide multidisciplinary support for individuals living with advanced or terminal illnesses. Although their use has expanded across the UK, limited empirical evidence exists on their cost implications and overall impact. Understanding their value is crucial to guide informed resource allocation in health and social care. This study investigates the financial and outcome-related aspects of three PCDS models implemented in England, Scotland, and Northern Irelan
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This review seeks to deliver an in-depth exploration of situational leadership theory within the context of nursing management, emphasizing its assessment tools, implementation methods, and areas where research reporting remains insufficient. A scoping review was undertaken following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. Literature searches were performed across eight databases—PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang, CQVIP, and SinoMed—and the references of selected publi
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Written by Helena Guerreiro Baptista
Published on Vol 4, 2023
Escape rooms have gained popularity as innovative educational tools in recent years. Despite this, traditional Chinese nursing education remains largely teacher-centered, and research on the use of escape room–based teaching methods in nursing education is limited. This study represents a preliminary application of escape rooms to assess basic nursing skills, aiming to explore undergraduate nursing students’ experiences with escape room–style evaluations through qualitative interviews. A descrip
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Written by Kalkidan Girma
Published on Vol 4, 2023
Palliative care focuses on alleviating suffering and improving quality of life for patients experiencing serious illness. Nurses are key providers of this care, making their knowledge and attitudes critical for effective delivery. This study aimed to evaluate nurses’ understanding and perceptions of palliative care, along with factors influencing these outcomes. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 370 nurses randomly selected from Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Kashan, Iran, bet
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Written by José Martins Ferreira
Published on Vol 4, 2023
The presence of multiple generations within the nursing workforce introduces new challenges for nurse managers and healthcare organizations striving to meet the needs of both staff and patients, while aligning with institutional and public health policies. A supportive organizational climate is key to fostering healthy work environments that encourage collaboration among generations, acknowledging and valuing their distinct traits and perspectives. Such an approach is vital for enhancing team pe
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In palliative care, tailoring nutrition to patients’ needs and life expectancy is vital for supporting essential bodily functions and overall well-being. This study examined nurses’ understanding of enteral nutrition practices and their perceptions of the quality of nutritional care provided in palliative care settings. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 25 palliative care units in Izmir, Türkiye, from June to September 2022. The sample included 205 nurses. Data collection tool
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Written by Fiona McAllister
Published on Vol 4, 2023
Pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (POHCA) is uncommon and carries substantial risks of death and long-term neurological impairment. Following Pediatric Advanced Life Support recommendations helps unify in-hospital management and may enhance survival. We proposed that in-hospital treatment of POHCA varied and that departures from guideline-based practice were linked to increased mortality. Children experiencing POHCA in the London-Middlesex area from January 2012 to June 2020 were analyzed
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Limited evidence exists regarding whether advanced airway management (AAM) performed in the pre-hospital phase with a physician on scene leads to better outcomes after cardiac arrest than AAM delivered without physician involvement. This retrospective, multicentre cohort investigation included consecutive patients transported to participating Japanese hospitals after experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest between 1 June 2014 and 31 December 2019. Eligible individuals were those aged 18 year
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Written by Aisha Abdallah
Published on Vol 4, 2023
This study sought to assess chest compression rates (CCR) during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) care, comparing periods when a metronome was used to periods without one. A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on non-traumatic OHCA incidents managed by the Seattle Fire Department between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2019. The intervention consisted of an audio metronome set to 110 beats per minute during CPR. The principal measure was the median CCR across CPR intervals perform
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The long-term rollout of basic life support (BLS) instruction in secondary schools faces numerous obstacles. It remains uncertain whether school teachers who receive instructor training can deliver BLS education that is no more than 20% inferior (noninferiority margin) to that provided by healthcare professionals when assessing simulated BLS performance among secondary school students. A two-arm, parallel, blinded, noninferiority randomized controlled study was undertaken in four secondary schoo
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This study investigates how Canadian civilian critical care transport organizations (CCTOs) implement out-of-hospital transfusion (OHT) protocols, comparing current practices to expert guidance, and explores the potential value of standardizing these protocols nationwide. A nationwide cross-sectional survey included all seven Canadian CCTOs providing OHT. Protocols were evaluated for adherence to expert recommendations, focusing on key elements such as transfusion triggers and termination criter
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