Long periods of hospitalization will cause problems for the infants and can lead to the weakening of the parent-child relationship and make them feel incompetent. The current study was done to study the impact of music and pre-feeding oral stimulation on the time to gain independent oral feeding in two groups of premature infants. In this clinical trial study, 20 premature infants, girls and boys, with a fetal age of 28-32 weeks, were randomly specified to intervention groups 1 and 2. Interventi
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Written by Carina Castellano-Rioja
Published on Vol 6, 2025
Pediatric surgery is a stressful operation for mothers and leads to increased anxiety and decreased self-efficacy in childcare. The current study was done to study the effect of providing required training to mothers of children with surgery and its effect on mothers' anxiety. This study is a clinical trial type, and 60 mothers with children who are candidates for surgery were randomly assigned to two control and intervention groups in the children's educational and therapeutic center. T
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Written by Shaher Hamaideh
Published on Vol 6, 2025
Nurses are one of the important pillars in health care systems and providing care to patients. Therefore, the quality of their professional life has a complex relationship with the characteristics of the work environment, personal life environment, and exposure to occupational accidents. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the quality of professional life of nurses and the factors affecting it by reviewing past studies. For this purpose, using the keywords of health, public
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Written by Manal Saad Shaker
Published on Vol 6, 2025
DKA (Diabetic ketoacidosis) as an acute condition is a complication of the life-threatening of diabetic patients. Efficient management of diabetic ketoacidosis affects the condition of the disease. The purpose of this study is to highlight and identify the role of the nurse in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis. This research was a review study and related papers were chosen during a comprehensive study in electronic databases with keywords, and after the study, it is important and widely u
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As the healthcare sector increasingly seeks nursing professionals with advanced education and specialized expertise, nursing undergraduates are becoming more inclined to pursue postgraduate studies. This trend highlights the need for a comprehensive examination of the barriers and facilitators that influence their motivation to take postgraduate entrance examinations. Gaining such insights can help shape more effective policies and student support systems. The objective of this study is to inves
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Written by Elena Castellano-Rioja
Published on Vol 6, 2025
Older individuals receiving long-term care, whether at home or in residential facilities, interact closely and continuously with nursing staff. As a result, nurses’ perceptions and attitudes toward older adults play a crucial role in determining the quality of care provided. Despite this importance, there is a scarcity of research examining the attitudes of nurses working in long-term care toward elderly populations. This study aimed to assess the attitudes of Austrian nurses employed in long-te
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Living liver donors play a crucial role in liver transplantation but face numerous physical and psychological challenges throughout the process. A deeper comprehension of their experiences is essential to deliver holistic, personalized, and patient-centred care. Consequently, this study aimed to collect and integrate existing qualitative research to provide a comprehensive insight into the lived experiences of living liver donors. Following the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis o
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Smoking poses a serious threat to global public health and significantly endangers individual well-being. Helping patients quit smoking is crucial for enhancing their overall health, and nurses play a vital role in guiding this process. Nevertheless, there remains limited investigation into the specific functions nurses perform in smoking cessation interventions for patients. This scoping review aimed to identify and outline the particular responsibilities undertaken by nurses in supporting pati
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Academic procrastination among nursing students can undermine learning engagement, contribute to higher dropout rates, and compromise the quality of nursing education. Understanding the factors that influence procrastination is therefore essential. This study explored whether coping strategies and resilience serve as mediating factors in the link between parenting styles and academic procrastination in undergraduate nursing students. A cross-sectional survey was administered to 683 nursing under
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Written by Anoop Sheshadri
Published on Vol 6, 2025
In Middle Eastern societies, spirituality and religiosity play a central role in people’s lives, regardless of faith tradition. This study investigates whether adult inpatients with cancer or critical illnesses wish to discuss their spiritual background during hospitalization, how their spiritual and religious convictions influence their medical decisions, and whether these beliefs provide emotional support in coping with disease. A structured questionnaire covering demographic details and spiri
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Written by Kristin S. Klock
Published on Vol 6, 2025
As populations around the world age, ensuring high-quality care and meaningful end-of-life experiences for older adults has become a pressing public health priority. Advance care planning (ACP) has been shown to improve end-of-life care, minimize unnecessary medical interventions, and reduce stress for family members. In nursing homes, however, the engagement of residents and their families in ACP is influenced by a range of personal, cultural, and organizational factors. This review and meta-sy
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Written by Narendar Manohar
Published on Vol 6, 2025
In end-of-life (EOL) care, it is common practice to discontinue medical devices. However, the integration of noninvasive medical technologies may be acceptable when it enhances patient comfort and overall care quality. This scoping review sought to identify and summarize research on how healthcare professionals, terminally ill patients, and their families perceive, experience, and respond to the introduction of noninvasive medical technologies in EOL care. We conducted a scoping review using sys
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Written by Veronika Huber
Published on Vol 6, 2025
Assessing the nutritional knowledge and nutrition literacy of nursing students can help nursing programs identify educational gaps and develop strategies to enhance nutrition education. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of nutrition knowledge and nutrition literacy among nursing students. Data were collected using an Information Form, Anthropometric Measurements, the Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults, and the Evaluation Instrument of Nutrition Literacy on Adults. Descriptive stati
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Written by Amol Tanaji Ubale
Published on Vol 6, 2025
Fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom among patients undergoing hemodialysis, often causing both mental and physical exhaustion that negatively affects daily functioning, social engagement, and overall quality of life. Despite its impact, the significance of fatigue in this population is often underrecognized, and strategies for its management remain limited. Most prior studies have focused primarily on physical fatigue, with limited consideration of mental fatigue. This study aimed to ev
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Clinical placements are fundamental to the development of nursing students’ professional competence; however, these experiences often present significant challenges and can be a major source of stress. While stress is widely recognized as both a trigger and an exacerbating factor for poor health, limited research has explored how general health status itself influences perceived stress levels. This study aimed to identify factors associated with perceived stress during clinical practice among nu
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This research aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of the Quality Nursing Care Scale. Enhancing the quality of nursing care is fundamental to improving patient safety and reducing healthcare expenditures. To monitor and improve care standards, dependable and valid instruments for measuring nursing care quality are required. Employing a methodological and cross-sectional design, the study was conducted among 225 nurses working at a training and research hospita
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Spiritual leadership is increasingly recognized for its role in enhancing employees’ psychological resources and overall well-being. It may serve as a strategic organizational asset that supports followers’ growth. This study investigated the prevalence of spiritual leadership and psychological capital among nursing educators and explored the nature of the relationship between these variables. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using validated instruments measuring spiritual leadership and p
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Although previous studies using single research methods have examined the impact of simulated interprofessional education (SIPE), a comprehensive understanding of its effects remains limited. Additionally, many studies lack a theoretical framework to guide teaching design, reducing methodological rigor. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 3P theory–based SIPE model on the “Clinical Critical Thinking Training” course using a convergent mixed-methods approach, providing evidence to in
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Written by Annie Marcela Vivares-Builes
Published on Vol 6, 2025
A large proportion of people spend their final year of life at home, with many expressing a preference to die there. However, this often requires access to care beyond normal working hours. Out-of-hours palliative services, typically delivered by multidisciplinary teams that include Health Care Assistants (HCAs), play a vital role in supporting patients and families. Despite this, there is limited understanding of how HCAs contribute to these services and influence patient care. This study aims
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