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Examining The Relationship Between Shift Work And Diabetes Mellitus Among Nurses: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Angga Arifianto, Indah Suci Widyahening, Levina Chandra Khoe, M. Ikhsan Mokoagow

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

Background : Work shifts could cause numerous health problems, such as sleep disorders, weight gain disorders, and unhealthy food intake consumption, leading to obesity and changes in blood glucose levels, that eventually lead to diabetes mellitus. This evidence-based case report aims to provide an evidence of association between shift work and the risk of diabetes mellitus among nurses.

Methods : We performed a literature searching from Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, and Google Scholar in September 2023 using keywords ‘shift work’ AND ‘diabetes’ AND ‘nurse’. We included studies that assessed the association between shift work and diabetes among nurses using observational …

Examining Racial Disparities In Unemployment Among Health Care Workers Before, During, And After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jason Semprini

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Among the U.S. health care workforce, the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to greatly impact employment levels in 2020. However, no research has examined how the pandemic’s impact on employment varied by racial/ethnic group or beyond the initial emergency year. Our study aimed to quantitatively evaluate workforce trends by race/ethnicity before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study analyzed each March supplement of the Current Population Survey over a 5-year span (2018–2022). We restricted the sample to nurses, physician assistants, and other non-physician health care workers (HCW), per specific census occupation codes, and constructed an event-history study to test for differential …

Evidence-Based Practice In Perioperative Nursing: Barriers And Facilitators To Compliance, Benita Ramage, Paula Foran

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Evidence-based practice (EBP), in combination with clinical expertise and patient values and wishes, enables delivery of exceptional patient-centred care. Providing our perioperative patients care that is informed by best evidence has been proven to provide a safer and higher standard of care.

Best evidence forms the basis for standards and guidelines for nursing practice published by organisations such as Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN), Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC). While perioperative nurses strive to provide the best possible care for their patients there is sometimes …

Nurses’ Perception Of Work-Environment Uncertainty And Readiness For Organizational Change, Aishah Alsolami, Hanan Alkorashy, Mysara Alfaki, Ahmed Alkarani

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Healthcare organizations have a dynamic work-environment that changes constantly. This study aimed to explore whether there is a relationship between work-environment uncertainty and nurses’ readiness to participate in organizational change.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at two tertiary hospitals. The sample size was 222 nurses. A self-report questionnaire was adopted, translated to Arabic, and used for collecting data; it consists of three scales, personal data sheet, organizational readiness for implementing change scale, and perceived environmental uncertainty in hospitals scale. Descriptive statistics t-test and analysis of variance were used to analyze the data.

Results: The level …

Nurses’ Perceptions Of Screening For Delirium In The Post Anaesthesia Care Unit And Orthopaedic Surgical Wards: A Qualitative Study, Rami Kamel Mustafa Aldwikat, Elizabeth Manias, Pat F. Nicholson Dr

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Purpose: The aims of this study were to explore nurses’ perceptions of the usability and clinical utility of two screening tools for delirium detection in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and orthopaedic surgical wards settings, and to identify nurses’ decisions about patient care delivery based on delirium assessment outcomes. The tools studied were the 3D-CAM and 4AT – the three-minute diagnostic interview for CAM (Confusion assessment method) delirium and the 4 ‘A’s test, respectively.

Method: A focus group methodology was used. Five semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 24 nurses working in the PACU and orthopaedic surgical wards. Focus …

Effect Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise On Anxiety Among Nursing Students Before Psychiatric And Mental Clinical Training, Ahmad Ayed

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

Introduction: Psychiatric and mental clinical experiences offer valuable training for nurses. High-quality health care necessitates nurses having the necessary abilities, knowledge, and attitudes to care for people suffering from mental illness or distress. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on anxiety among nursing students in psychiatric and mental health nursing clinical training.

Methods: A controlled -experimental, pre-post study was conducted in the fall semester of 2020 in the Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University in Palestine. The sample of the study consisted of 60 nursing students enrolled in the Psychiatric …

A Cross-Sectional Study Of Nurses’ Perception Toward Utilization And Barriers Of Electronic Health Record, Mohammad Alboliteeh

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The utilization of electronic health records (EHRs) is crucial. This study aimed to determine the perception of nurses on the utilization and barriers to the use of EHRs.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study on 327 participants was conducted at the government hospitals of Hail City that use EHRs. Data collection was conducted between March and April 2022. The adapted questionnaire was used to collect the data.

Results: Nurses perceived EHRs as useful (5.76 ± 1.71), easy to use (4.74 ± 1.56), and intend to use (5.85 ± 1.81). Sex had no effect on perceived usefulness ( …

Nursing Considerations For Elderly Adults With Urinary Tract Infections In Nursing Homes, Mary Marlett

D.U.Quark

No abstract provided.

A Qualitative Analysis Of Postgraduate Training Programs For Family Nurse Practitioners, John R. Massey

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are registered nurses who are trained at the master’s level and manage the care of patients in the primary care setting. FNP postgraduate training programs further prepare them and ease their transition from education to practice. Although these programs are emerging and relatively new, they are becoming more common as graduates and employers seek further preparation to practice in the primary care setting.

Methods: Interview questions were developed using guidelines from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Participants were selected using convenience sampling. Fourteen semi-structured interviews with key informants were conducted between July 2021 and …

Assessment Of The Cleaning And Disinfection Practices Among Healthcare Workers In Intensive Care Units (Icus) Post-Patient Discharge, Tincy Varghese Ms, Radhika R. R Pai, Roseminu Varghese Mrs

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Patients being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) pose a risk of developing common healthcare acquired infections. Healthcare workers (HCWs) must be well-equipped and knowledgeable to deliver effective cleaning and disinfection protocols to reduce the chances of hospital-acquired infections. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of cleaning and disinfection after the discharge/death of patients among the HCWs in selected ICUs. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted in selected ICUs of a tertiary care hospital. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants which included 106 staff nurses and 47 housekeeping staff …

Changes In Cognitive Control Following A Novel Resilience-Focused Nursing Educational Program: An Exploratory Study, Shannon Dames, Wendy Young, Olave Krigolson, Kelly Zhang, Lincoln Stoller, Robyn Bartle

Quality Advancement in Nursing Education - Avancées en formation infirmière

Patient care is currently challenged by various factors including stress and nurse fatigue that can negatively impact nurses’ health and patient safety. Emotional exhaustion and burnout among nurses are at an all-time high. Canadian nurses are reporting clinical rates of depression, anxiety, and panic at disproportionately higher rates than other public safety personnel. Innovative educational programs are desperately needed to mitigate stress and relieve distress, which will ultimately promote a healthier and more productive workforce. Little is known about the effectiveness of research informed cognitive control education within a community of practice (COP) to help nurses and nursing students process …

The Art Of Nurse Mentoring: A Framework Of Support, Diane S. Kramer, Victoria Y. Mccue, Eve Butler, Andrea S. Prentiss, Maria M. Ojeda, Kayce K. Tugg, Vivian Fuentes, Sally Bonet

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Introduction: Nursing mentoring relationships are vital to the advancement of personal and professional growth in nursing. Mentoring has been identified as an effective method to decrease turnover resulting in retention of experienced nurses. Despite the benefits of a mentoring relationship, barriers exist in creating and cultivating a formal mentoring program in the hospital setting.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive study approach that explored nurses’ perceptions of a mentoring culture within a hospital environment. Open-ended, conversational-style interviewing techniques with a semi-structured interview guide were utilized to gain a full description of nurses’ perceptions of a mentoring culture within a hospital environment.

Results: …

Exploring The Effect Of Language Concordance Between Nurses And Limited English Proficient Patients On Their Health Outcomes., Elizabeth K. Moon, Sarah Miner

The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research

Communication is essential to the medical field. Approximately 350 different languages are spoken in the USA. The commonality of language discordance between patients and health care providers causes poor communication, limited understanding of their condition, and a decrease in the patient’s satisfaction with their care. This literature review explored the effect that a language concurrent healthcare provider has on the health outcomes of LEP patients. LEP is defined as limited English proficiency. METHODS: CINHAL and Pubmed were used. The key terms used were communication barriers, language barriers, nurse, nurses, nursing, and health outcomes. The search revealed 719 articles. Seven articles …

Predictor Of Turnover Intention Of Register Nurses: Job Satisfaction Or Work Engagement?, Yolanda Edwards-Dandridge, Brandon D. Simmons, Douglas G. Campbell

International Journal of Applied Management and Technology

Both employee job satisfaction (JS) and employee work engagement (WE) have been examined as possible predictors of employees’ intention to voluntarily leave a specific job or company, known as turnover intention (TI). While the body of knowledge has grown concerning the nature of TI, there remains the unsettled question of which of the two concepts most accurately predicates TI. The high turnover rate of registered nurses (RNs) in hospitals in the U.S. presented an opportunity to examine if JS and WE predict, and to what degree, among RNs. For this quantitative correlational research probability sampling was used to identify 155 …

Effectiveness Of Self-Instructional Module (Sim) On Knowledge Regarding Care Of Patients With Endotracheal Intubation Among Staff Nurses, Preethi Chintada Ms, Padmavathi S Ms, Niranjan Lazarus Mr, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Endotracheal intubation is a life-saving procedure. It is the most common procedure performed during life-threatening emergency conditions, most commonly in ICU patients. Nurses are the ones who handle these patients and also assist during this life-saving procedure. The researcher thus found it relevant to evaluate the efficiency of Self-Instructional Module on nurses regarding the care of patients with endotracheal intubation. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on knowledge of nurses regarding the care of patients with endotracheal intubation by comparing mean pre-test and mean post-test knowledge scores; to determine the association between the level of pre-test knowledge …

Exploring Nurses’ Feelings On Floating: A Phenomenological Study, Marie Paule Lafontant, Dean Blevins, Charlene Romer, Paul G. Ward

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Introduction: Mandatory floating is a strategy used to address changes in nurse staffing caused by unforeseeable staff call outs, increase in patient acuity, or census. However, it has an impact on nurses' satisfaction and retention. Therefore, it is important to understand how nurses feel when mandated to float and the effects floating could have on nursing practice.

Methods: Husserl's transcendental phenomenological design guided the study. Data collection was done through individual, semi-structured interviews. Giorgi's six steps served as a basis for data analysis.

Results: Nurses believed that changes needed to be made to the floating process to ensure safe continuity …

Whole-Genome Sequencing In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu): Nurses’ Roles In Communicating Test Results To Families, Laura Grenfell, Deborah Himes

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The grant I received through the Office of Research and Creative Activities was helpful in supporting this research project. My mentor and I started work on the project early in the year by analyzing the data we had gathered. In 2017, I attended a nursing conference hosted by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, which is where we surveyed nearly 200 NICU nurses about their understanding of whole-genome sequencing. This survey included both qualitative and quantitative questions. My mentor guided me through the process of interpreting and organizing the qualitative data, which we divided into several subsets within each question.

Nursing Alumni: Continuing Education Preferences, Maire M. Blankenship, Cathy H. Abell, Maria E. Main, Kim Elaine Young Vickous

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are 2.9 million registered nurses in the U.S who practice in a variety of settings including faith communities. The faith community nurse blends care of the spirit along with physical health to prevent or decrease illnesses. To stay informed of the latest evidenced-based practice, continuing education is essential. Due to many factors; work schedules, family, and location, meeting educational needs can be a challenge. The aim of this study was to examine nurses’ preferences related to delivery methods and day/time as well as topics of interest that influence nurses’ decisions when choosing …

Knowledge Of Nurses Working In Maternity Units Before And After The Implementation Of Structured Teaching Program On Obstetrical Emergencies In Selected Hospitals, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, Geetha Dhanasiri Ms, Vasundhara R Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The experience of pregnancy is individualistic and an important experience for a woman. The process of child birth is viewed as a rebirth of the woman, because of the very fact that the period of pregnancy, child birth and puerperium, which show a very normal course till that time, may suddenly turn in to life threatening situations called obstetrical emergencies. These conditions endanger the life of both the mother and the baby. Hence, it is the bound duty of all the obstetrical care providers to give due concentration in identifying the emergency conditions and safe guarding the life of …

The Effect Of Competency-Based Education On Medical And Nursing Students' Academic Performance, Technical Skill Development, And Overall Satisfaction And Preparedness For Future Practice: An Integrative Literature Review, Haris Saud, Ruth Chen

International Journal of Health Sciences Education

Purpose: This article provides an integrative review of competency-based education (CBE) in medical and nursing programs and examines the effect of CBE on students’ academic performance, technical skill development, and overall satisfaction and preparedness for future practice.

Background: In recent decades, CBE has increasingly been discussed in medical and nursing education programs. The impact of the CBE curriculum on learning outcomes including academic performance, technical skill development, overall satisfaction, and preparedness for future practice has not been fully elucidated.

Method: A review of the literature was conducted, and multiple databases were searched for studies that analyzed the impact of CBE …

A Comparative Study To Assess The Risk Of Varicose Vein Among Critical Care Nurses And Nurses Working In Other Nursing Units Of Selected Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, Rony Bosco Shadap Mr, Manashi Sengupta Ms, Rikupar Iawin Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: Varicose veins is increasing worldwide, since the nurses especially the critical care nurses spend most of the time standing, they are prone to get lower limb symptoms like itchiness, cramps, burning sensation, and pain especially when standing which result in superficial swollen veins and later develop to varicose veins. Objective: The main objective of the study is to assess the risk of varicose vein among critical care nurses and nurses working in other general units of selected hospital. Method: A non-experimental descriptive research design was adopted for the study. In this study 100 staff nurses working in Guwahati Neurological …

Clinical Decision-Making Skills Among Nurses Working In Selected Hospitals: Comparison Between Government And Private Sector, Pramilaa R Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Clinical decision making (CDM) is a vital component in the professional nursing care. The sound decisions made by the nurses have direct influence on patient’s speedy recovery. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the level of scores of CDM skills among nurses, assess the scores of CDM skills related to subscales and item analysis, compare the scores of CDM between government and private sector nurses and associate the level of CDM skills with selected demographic variables. Method: A comparative study was conducted among 94 nurses working at government and private sector hospitals. A convenience sampling technique …

Listening To Unheard Voices: Nurses’ Communication Experiences With The Nrs Pain Scale, Matthew H. Barton, Kevin Stein

Discourse: The Journal of the SCASD

This study examines nurses’ experiences with the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). These responses characterize the communication trials that nurses face with pain diagnosis, pain management, and overall patient care. Interviews with 20 nurses reveal three themes: subject dissatisfaction, feeling limited, and subjective satisfaction. An analysis of these themes reveals the need for renewed discussion about the way pain is communicated and the challenging expectations nurses must regularly confront. Implications for listening to important, but often quiet, even silent, voices in pain management and clinical practice are discussed.

Tobacco Prevention: Knowledge And Attitude Of Oncology Nurses In A Tertiary Care Hospital Of The National Capital Of India, Jithin Thomas Parel Mr, Deepika C. Khaka Ms, Y Ps Balhara

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Tobacco use has alarmingly increased over the years across the world. Nurses have a pivotal role in facilitating comprehensive care in tobacco prevention. It ensures to curb the mortality and morbidity of tobacco related diseases including cancer. Therefore, the knowledge and attitude of nurses is an indispensable ingredient in delivering effective health education especially in oncology settings. Methods: A descriptive survey was undertaken on a sample of 45 nurses working in the Department of Medical Oncology of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi after obtaining institutional ethical clearance. The subjects were assessed using self-developed knowledge questionnaire …

A Review Of The Effect Of Occupational Experience Of Patient Death And Death Situations On Nurses, Rhoda Suubi Muliira, Joshua Kanaabi Muliira

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: Impacts of regular occupational exposure and experience of patient death on nurses’ professional quality of life and well-being. Despite the impacts, it has not yet been adequately addressed by professional training, research and by employers of nurses. Purpose: To analyze the impacts of occupational exposure, experience of patient death and death situations on nurses’ professional quality of life and recommend strategies to curtail them. Methods: Studies were retrieved from three databases CINAHL, SCOPUS, MEDLINE and reference lists of relevant journal publications. Results: The findings show that the impact of experience of patient death on nurses positively or negatively depending …

Performance Measurement Processes In Uganda: Role Of Nurse Administrators, Godfrey Katende

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

The concept of performance measurement is relatively new with inadequate documentation in Ugandan health sector. Worldwide, nursing professionals still represent the largest health workforce although their involvement in the policy formulation and development remains minimal. Despite the limited involvement in policy development, the performance measurement and transparency programs continue to target at nursing for quality care improvement. The objective of this paper was to examine performance measurement in the current policy arena with Uganda in order to recommend for use in other developing countries. The paper presents evidence based solutions and strategies for integration of performance measurement when developing standards …

Exploring The Influence Of Charge Nurses On Patient Safety, Charity Rowley, Dr. Katreena Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In 2010, The Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that adverse events during hospitalization contribute to the deaths of 180,000 patients each year! The study at hand was based on these findings and aims to improve the safety in the hospital environment.

Survey Of The Perception Of Nurses In The Critical Care Setting Concerning End-Of-Life Care, Jeff Brown, Dr. Renea Beckstrand

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In an intensive care center, one sees many patients suffering and staff rushing about, caring for patients’ needs. The most important thing about working in the area of intensive care is efficiency. Dr. Renea Beckstrand of the Brigham Young University College of Nursing has been researching the best way to organize and run Intensive Care Units in the United States for several years. She has discovered many ways to improve patient care and resolve nurse burnout issues by asking nurses what they believe helps or impedes nursing care.

Georgia College & State University Nursing Program, Virginia Hayes, Natalie Bailey, Adele Barthe, Heidi Chaney, Aaron Cobb, Leslie Croxton, Jenny Eilers, Dylan Grace, Suann Greenwood, Phyllis Kent, Erin Landers, Amanda Mckie, Brandy Moseley, Nina Myers, Dana Thomas, Amanda Wheatley

The Corinthian

In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the Georgia College & State University (GC&SU) Nursing Program, a non-experimental, survey research study was conducted by senior nursing students in the Nursing Research class. The survey evaluated the teaching and learning strategies used in the program, the students' perceptions of preparedness for nursing after graduation, and the students' perceptions of the strengths and weaknesses of the GC&SU nursing curriculum. Each participant signed an informed consent form. Forty-five out of a possible 142 nursing students responded to the survey. A statistical analysis of the responses was conducted and comparisons of answers were analyzed …

Nursing Malpractice--The Nurse's Duty To Follow Orders, Barbara R. Benninger

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.