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ปัจจัยทำนายภาวะการทำหน้าที่ในผู้ที่เป็นโรคปอดอุดกั้นเรื้อรังที่มีประสบการณ์อาการกำเริบเฉียบพลัน, เจนจิรา สุขกลึง

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษาความสัมพันธ์เชิงทำนายนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาปัจจัยทำนายภาวะการทำหน้าที่ในผู้ที่เป็นโรคปอดอุดกั้นเรื้อรังที่มีประสบการณ์อาการกำเริบเฉียบพลัน กลุ่มตัวอย่างเป็นผู้ที่อายุ 40 ปีขึ้นไป และมีอาการกำเริบเฉียบพลันในช่วง 6 เดือนที่ผ่านมา จำนวน 132 คน ที่เข้ารับบริการ ณ แผนกผู้ป่วยนอก ณ โรงพยาบาลตติยภูมิ 3 แห่ง ในจังหวัดเพชรบุรี จังหวัดสมุทรสาคร และจังหวัดราชบุรี เครื่องมือที่ใช้เก็บรวบรวมข้อมูล ได้แก่ แบบสอบถามข้อมูลส่วนบุคคลและความถี่ของอาการกำเริบเฉียบพลัน แบบประเมินภาวะการทำหน้าที่ของปอดฉบับย่อ แบบสอบถามความรู้สึกหลากหลายมิติเกี่ยวกับความช่วยเหลือทางสังคม แบบบันทึกประสบการณ์การเผชิญอาการ และแบบสอบถามการจัดการอาการในผู้ที่เป็นโรคปอดอุดกั้นเรื้อรัง ตรวจสอบความเที่ยงของเครื่องมือเท่ากับ 0.81, 0.97, 0.85, 0.97 และ 0.90 ตามลำดับ วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยใช้สถิติบรรยายและสถิติถดถอยพหุคูณแบบขั้นตอน ผลการศึกษาพบว่า 1. ผู้ที่เป็นโรคปอดอุดกั้นเรื้อรังที่มีประสบการณ์อาการกำเริบเฉียบพลันมีภาวะการทำหน้าที่อยู่ในระดับปานกลางค่อนข้างต่ำ คะแนนเฉลี่ย 37.98 (SD= 8.31) 2. ปัจจัยที่สามารถทำนายภาวะการทำหน้าที่ของผู้ที่เป็นโรคปอดอุดกั้นเรื้อรังที่มีประสบการณ์อาการกำเริบเฉียบพลันได้สูงสุดอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ คือ จำนวนครั้งของการเกิดอาการกำเริบเฉียบพลัน (≥ 3 ครั้ง) (β= -0.282) รองลงมา คือ อายุ (β = -0.237) การจัดการอาการกำเริบเฉียบพลัน (β= -0.235) การสนับสนุนทางสังคม (β= 0.215) ประสบการณ์การมีอาการกำเริบเฉียบพลัน (β = -0.189) และ จำนวนครั้งของการเกิดอาการกำเริบเฉียบพลัน (2 ครั้ง) (β= -0.162) ตามลำดับ และสามารถร่วมทำนายภาวะการทำหน้าที่ได้ร้อยละ 73.70 (Adjusted R2 = .737, F= 58.414, p < .001)

ผลของโปรแกรมส่งเสริมการรับรู้ความสามารถของมารดาต่อพฤติกรรมป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองซ้ำและระดับบิลิรูบินในเลือดของทารกแรกเกิดที่ได้รับการส่องไฟ, กิตติยา หวลคิด

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยนี้เป็นแบบกึ่งทดลองวัดเฉพาะหลังการทดลองแบบมีกลุ่มเปรียบเทียบ เพื่อเปรียบเทียบพฤติกรรมป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองซ้ำและระดับบิลิรูบินในเลือดของทารกแรกเกิดที่ได้รับการส่องไฟ ระหว่างกลุ่มทดลองที่ได้รับโปรแกรมส่งเสริมการรับรู้ความสามารถของมารดา และกลุ่มควบคุมที่ได้รับการพยาบาลตามปกติ กลุ่มตัวอย่างเป็นมารดาและทารกแรกเกิดครบกำหนดที่มีภาวะตัวเหลืองและได้รับการรักษาด้วยการส่องไฟ ในโรงพยาบาลราชพิพัฒน์ สำนักการแพทย์ กรุงเทพมหานคร จำนวน 30 คู่ คัดเลือกกลุ่มตัวอย่างตามสะดวก และคัดเข้าด้วยวิธีจับฉลาก โดยจับคู่ (Matched pairs) ให้มีความคล้ายคลึงกันด้านระดับการศึกษา แบ่งเป็นกลุ่มทดลองและกลุ่มควบคุม กลุ่มละ 15 คู่ เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย ประกอบด้วย 1) โปรแกรมส่งเสริมการรับรู้ความสามารถของมารดา 2) แบบสอบถามการรับรู้ความสามารถของมารดา 3) แบบสอบถามพฤติกรรมป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองซ้ำในทารกแรกเกิดที่ได้รับการส่องไฟ และ 4) แบบติดตามระดับ บิลิรูบินในเลือดทารก ซึ่งได้ผ่านการตรวจสอบความตรงเชิงเนื้อหาโดยผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ 5 คน แบบสอบถามทั้ง 2 ฉบับมีค่า CVI เท่ากับ 0.88 และ 0.97 ตามลำดับ และมีค่าความเที่ยง (Cronbach's alpha coefficient) เท่ากับ 0.92 และ 0.95 ตามลำดับ วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลคะแนนเฉลี่ยพฤติกรรมป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองซ้ำในทารกแรกเกิดที่ได้รับการส่องไฟ และค่าเฉลี่ยระดับบิลิรูบินในเลือดของทารก โดยใช้สถิติ Independent t-test ผลการวิจัย พบว่ามารดากลุ่มทดลอง มีคะแนนเฉลี่ยพฤติกรรมป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองซ้ำในทารกแรกเกิดที่ได้รับการส่องไฟสูงกว่ากลุ่มควบคุมอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .01 และทารกในกลุ่มทดลองมีระดับบิลิรูบินในเลือด ณ วันที่มาตรวจติดตาม ต่ำกว่ากลุ่มควบคุม อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .01

Mediation By Fatalism Of The Association Between Symptom Burden And Self-Care Management In Patients With Heart Failure, Ashmita Thapa, Misook L. Chung, Jia-Rong Wu, Abigail Latimer, Terry A. Lennie, Gia Mudd-Martin, Chin-Yen Lin, Jessica Harman Thompson, Junghee Kang, Debra K. Moser

UK CARES Faculty Publications

Background: Clinicians and researchers often assume that symptom burden is associated with self-care management (SCM) in patients with heart failure (HF). However, that association is often not borne out in simple regression analyses and may be because another variable mediates the association. Fatalism is an appropriate candidate for mediation and is the belief that circumstances are predetermined without opportunity for control by individuals.

Objective: Our objective was to determine whether fatalism mediated the relationship of symptom burden with SCM among adults with HF.

Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis (N = 95) from a clinical trial. We used Self-care of …

Bundle For Quantifying Vaginal Blood Loss After Childbirth, Mariana Torreglosa Ruiz, Nayara Freitas Azevedo, Cynthya Viana De Resende, Maria Paula Custódio Silva, Divanice Contim, Luciano Marques Dos Santos, Monika Wernet, Ana Linares

UK CARES Faculty Publications

Objective: To construct and validate the content of a bundle to quantify vaginal blood loss after childbirth.

Methods: This is a methodological study developed from February to August 2022, divided into bibliographic survey, instrument construction and content validity, by 14 experts. The instrument for validity consisted of 11 items selected from a systematic review. For each item in the bundle, a Likert scale was applied, and to check agreement among experts, the Concordance Index was calculated. Items with agreement above 80% were considered valid. Content validity was carried out in a single round of assessment.

Results: The final version of …

Mediators Of The Association Between Cognitive Function And Self-Care Behaviors In Patients Hospitalized With An Exacerbation Of Heart Failure, Jia-Rong Wu, Chin-Yen Lin, Abigail Latimer, Muna Hassan Hammash, Debra K. Moser

UK CARES Faculty Publications

Background: Patients with heart failure (HF) must engage in self-care, yet their self-care is often poor. Cognitive function commonly is impaired in HF and is associated with poor self-care. Heart failure knowledge and self-care confidence also are needed to preform self-care. Few investigators have examined mediators of the association of cognitive function with self-care.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether HF knowledge and self-care confidence mediated the association of cognitive function with self-care maintenance and management among patients with HF.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study of 164 patients with HF. Cognitive function was assessed …

Primary Care Providers’ Experiences Treating Opioid Use Disorder Using Telehealth In The Height Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Sarah Alexandra Marshall, Lachan E. Siebenmorgen, Katherine Youngen, Tyrone F. Borders, Nickolas Zaller

Nursing Faculty Publications

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a rapid shift in healthcare delivery towards telehealth services, impacting patient care, including opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. Regulatory changes eliminated the in-person evaluation requirement for buprenorphine treatment, encouraging adoption of telehealth. This study focused on understanding experiences of primary care providers in predominantly rural areas who used telehealth for OUD treatment during the pandemic. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 primary care providers. Participants practiced in 13 rural and 9 urban counties in Kentucky and Arkansas. Data were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results: The pandemic significantly impacted healthcare delivery. While telehealth was …

Champions To Enhance Implementation Of Clinical And Community-Based Interventions In Cancer: A Scoping Review, Joseph Astorino Nicola, M. Muska Nataliansyah, Maria A. Lopez‑Olivo, Adebola Adegboyega, Kelly A. Hirko, Lou‑Anne R. Chichester, Nora L. Nock, Pamela Ginex, Shannon M. Christy, Paul Levett

Nursing Faculty Publications

Background Champions are integral across research in cancer, yet studies exploring their roles are limited and have produced mixed results. The current review examines and synthesizes descriptions of how champions emerged and the types of activities they most often performed. By examining evidence from across the translational research continuum, this scoping review aims to characterize the role of champions and strategies that facilitate their involvement in the implementation of cancer care interventions in both clinical and community‑based settings.

Methods This scoping review was designed and implemented in compliance with PRISMA‑ScR. The review focused on peer‑reviewed articles in English‑language journals. We …

Impact Of A Design Thinking Educational Activity On Graduate Students’ Knowledge, Confidence, And Perceived Benefits, Janice Hawkins, John Baaki, Beth Tembley, Robert J. Hawkins

Ellmer School of Nursing Faculty Publications

Background: Design Thinking is gaining recognition as an innovative and creative approach to problem solving. Though nurse leaders need problem solving tools to address health care challenges, Design Thinking concepts are not commonly taught in nursing education. To introduce graduate level nursing students to Design Thinking, we held an educational activity focused on this content as part of required coursework.

Purpose: The purpose was to describe and compare outcomes of a Design Thinking educational activity on students’ perceived knowledge, confidence, and benefits to nursing practice.

Methods: Graduate level nursing students participated in a 3-hour educational activity. After the session, …

The Effects Of Aerobic Exercise To Improve Depression In Overweight Adults, Curtis Lura

Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner

Overweight/obese adults are at an increased risk for both physical and mental comorbidities (CDC, 2019). Depression is a common comorbidity in those that are obese (CDC, 2019) and the standard of care currently to treat depression may increase the risk of physical comorbidities because weight gain is a common side effect of antidepressants (Hall-Flavin, 2018). The aim of this capstone research paper is to present evidence that an aerobic exercise regimen can be a valid treatment option for depression.

"They Are Expecting Us To Stay Strong": How Ambulance Personnel Navigate And Manage Their Emotions In A Rural Region Of Northern California, Tina M. Orton-Owens

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

This research examines how emergency medical service (EMS) workers navigate and manage their calls in Humboldt County, a rural region of Northern California. The primary theoretical framework is drawn from Arlie Hochschild’s theory of Emotional Labor. This paper examines how emotional labor impacts EMS workers within a rural environment and with limited resources. I also look at how COVID-19 complicated EMS workers’ experiences. This paper is based on qualitative research where I conducted 13 mostly face-to-face interviews with EMS workers throughout the County between 2020 and 2022. Interviews consisted of 30 questions and interviews ranged in length from 1 to …

Electronic Symptom Management Using Pros In A Rural, Appalachian Medical Oncologic Population, Andrea Ray Bailey

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Background: Systemic chemotherapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment, but it often leads to significant side effects, which may impact patients' quality of life and lead to increased acute healthcare utilization. Although patients are typically informed of potential symptoms and advised to seek care as needed, many struggle to understand and manage symptoms effectively. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have been shown to improve symptom monitoring, decrease symptom burden, and reduce emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), in particular, offer timely and accessible symptom tracking, though their effectiveness has largely been evaluated within urban clinical trial settings and …

Rising Prevalence Of Mild Chronic Gastritis In Children: A Single Center Experience, Rohit Josyabhatla, Mary Lauren Wood, Amber Gafur, Nina Tatevian, Amanda S Tchakarov, Syed Shahrukh Hashmi, Jon Marc Rhoads, Melissa Renee Van Arsdall

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

OBJECTIVES AND METHODS: We analyzed upper endoscopic and histological findings in 3 cohorts of children undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy over a 10-year period. Five hundred seventy-nine patients were identified, with 244 (42%), 199 (35%), and 136 (23%) in the 2011, 2015, and 2019 cohorts, respectively. The most common symptoms and signs were abdominal pain, vomiting, failure to thrive, and diarrhea.

RESULTS: The number of patients who had histological evidence of chronic gastritis increased from 2011 (n = 70, 29%) to 2015 (n = 106, 53%) and 2019 (n = 92, 68%;

CONCLUSIONS: There has been a significant rise in the …

Physical Health Of People With Mental Illness: A Snapshot Of Consumer Engagement In The Provision Of Care In Primary Care., Irene Ngune, Dianne Wynaden, Karen Heslop

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Primary care is crucial to the health of people with mental illness. However, there is limited information on their reported engagement in this setting. This study surveyed 100 people with mental illness who had a general practitioner or a general practitioner and a case manager from a tertiary mental health service to determine their engagement level with their GP and what interventions they received to manage their health. Forty-four per cent had their psychotropic medications primarily prescribed by their GP, and 58% reported visiting their GP for physical health problems. Ninety-four point nine percent of participants aged 50 years and …

Maternal Health Considerations: Highlighting And Advancing Opportunities For Improved Maternal Health, Caitlin Fox-Harding

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The special collection on Maternal Health Considerations offers a comprehensive exploration of critical issues surrounding maternal well-being across diverse contexts and disciplines. Recognising that maternal health extends beyond the physiological realm, this collection delves into the multifaceted dimensions of maternal well-being, including physical, mental, and socio-ecological factors. The collection comprises a series of interdisciplinary studies that investigate various facets of maternal health, from conception to postpartum stages. It addresses the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and socio-cultural determinants that influence maternal health outcomes. By adopting a holistic approach, the contributors shed light on the interconnectedness of maternal well-being. Key themes …

Cross-Sectional Survey Of Staff And Family Perspectives On The Use Of Cctv In Australian Residential Aged Care, Davina Porock, Caroline Vafeas, Mandy Towell-Barnard, Laura Emery, Gemma Doleman, Janine Alan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objective: To describe staff and family members' opinions about closed-circuit television (CCTV) in communal and private areas of residential aged care facilities (RACF), and to investigate how this relates to perceptions of care quality. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was developed to capture perceptions of CCTV's influence on care quality, and acceptable locations for CCTV placement. Data were recorded as ordinal-scale and open responses. Non-parametric tests of association were conducted. Results: The survey was completed by 81 staff and 74 family members. Both staff and family were satisfied with care quality and safety, irrespective of CCTV use. More family members were …

Measuring Attitude Change In Nursing Students After Completion Of A First Nations Peoples’ Health Unit: Embedding A Validated Tool In Learning And Assessment Practices, Kylie Mccullough, Angela Genoni, Melanie Murray, Darren Garvey, Linda Coventry

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, rooted in the historical and ongoing negative impacts of colonisation and disrupted traditional lifestyles, sees higher rates of illness and hospitalisations, increased morbidity and higher premature death rates than other Australians. Nurses represent the majority of Australia’s health workforce and nursing students must have knowledge to provide culturally safe care to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing unit was developed and introduced into an undergraduate nursing curriculum. This project aimed to determine the effectiveness of the unit content …

Developing Self-Evaluation Skills In Interprofessional Simulation Educators: A Multilevel Mixed-Methods Study, Dana G. Trottier

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

This multilevel mixed methods investigation examines the experiences of developing self-evaluation skills for simulation fellows in an interprofessional simulation fellowship program. Interprofessional fellows (N = 12) and faculty (N = 4) engaged in a three-phase study using video-assisted learning tools to explore the differences in self-evaluation (perceived performance) and faculty evaluation (actual performance) in developing debriefing skills. For the quantitative component, fellows and faculty completed the DASH© tool to evaluate the quality of debriefing to help close the gaps between fellow self-evaluation and faculty evaluation. For the qualitative component, video-stimulated think-aloud and video-assisted debriefing the debriefer were utilized to understand …

Evaluating Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions (Nasnti) Admissions Criteria To Create An Inclusive Nursing Workforce, Tori Stanek

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

The national nursing shortage is projected to increase as the bulk of the United States population ages out of the workforce and is likely to require more age-related healthcare services. The lack of ethnic, racial, and gender-based diversity in the current workforce exacerbates this shortage, and the need for a diversified workforce acknowledged by governing nursing bodies from as early as 2011 is still largely unmet. This study looks to nursing programs—specifically their application processes—as one factor that contributes to workforce disparities. Guided by several tenets of Tribalcrit Theory (Brayboy, 2005) and the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence (Sternberg, 1985), this …

Nursing/Midwifery Students' Perceptions Of Caring Pedagogy And Online Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Rikki Jones, Debra Jackson, Kylie Rice, Murray Fisher, Pauline Callega, Martin Hopkins, Caryn West, Pauletta Irwin, Shirley Mcgough, Lauretta Luck, Felicity Walker, Nicola Whiteing, Kim Usher

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: This study aimed to gain a better understanding of nursing/midwifery students' perspectives on a pedagogy of caring and online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it aimed to determine if the COVID-19 pandemic impacted students' perceptions and experience of online learning and students' desire to enter the nursing/midwifery workforce. Design: Mixed methods. Methods: A multi-centre cross-sectional survey of Australian nursing and midwifery students was undertaken to explore students’ experience of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: There are several key findings from this study that may be relevant for the future delivery of undergraduate health education, students transitioning …

The Impact Of Mandated Use Early Warning System Tools On The Development Of Nurses' Higher-Order Thinking: A Systematic Review, Tracy Flenady, Justine Connor, Amy Louise Byrne, Deb Massey, Marie Danielle Le Lagadec

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: Ascertain the impact of mandated use of early warning systems (EWSs) on the development of registered nurses' higher-order thinking. Design: A systematic literature review was conducted, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and checklist (Page et al., 2021). Data Sources: CINAHL, Medline, Embase, PyscInfo. Review Methods: Eligible articles were quality appraised using the MMAT tool. Data extraction was conducted independently by four reviewers. Three investigators thematically analysed the data. Results: Our review found that EWSs can support or suppress the development of nurses' higher-order thinking. EWS supports the development of higher-order thinking in two …

How Does The Proportion Of Child-Specific Content Of Pre-Registration Nursing Programmes In Higher Education Institutions Impact Upon Newly Qualified Registered Nurses’ Perceptions Of Preparedness To Care For Children, Young People, And Their Families? A Narrative Review Protocol, Matthew C. Carey, Danielle Edge, Julie Blamires, Mandie Foster, Sarah Neill

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This paper presents a narrative review protocol to explore how the proportion of child-specific content of pre-registration programmes in universities impact upon newly qualified nurses’ perceptions of preparedness to care for children, young people (CYP), and their families. The preparation and education to become a nurse who cares for children and young people differs from country to country. Providers of pre-registration nurse education offer routes into nursing from diploma to degree and in some countries post-graduate routes. The United Kingdom offers pre-registration programmes leading to qualifying as a children’s nurse whereas programmes in countries such as the USA and Canada …

Self-Efficacy And Home Dialysis: An Integrative Review, Nicola A. D'Souza, Ma'en Zaid Abu-Qamar, Lisa Whitehead

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Enhancing patient confidence in their ability (self-efficacy) is vital to ensure people are equipped to maintain home dialysis protocols. Bandura's social cognitive theory provided a framework for understanding the role of self-efficacy in patients managing home dialysis. Objectives: To identify self-reported levels of self-efficacy, the measurements used to assess self-efficacy and the effectiveness of interventions to enhance self-efficacy in patients undergoing home dialysis. Design: An integrative review approach was employed using Whittemore and Knafl's methodology. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted to identify literature on self-efficacy in patients managing home dialysis. Searches were conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase and …

White Lies And Safety Nets: The Perceptions Of Nurses On The Use Of Early Warning Systems And The Development Of Higher-Order Thinking Skills, Deb Massey, Tracy Flenady, Amy Louise Byrne, Justine Connor, Danielle Le Lagadec

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Algorithmic tools such as early warning systems (EWSs) have been embedded into clinical practice globally to facilitate the early recognition of patient deterioration and to guide the escalation of care. Concerns have been raised that the mandated use of these EWS tools may impact the development of nurses' higher-order thinking. However, the relationship between EWS tools and the development of higher-order thinking is poorly understood.

Objectives: This paper provides the qualitative results of a larger study that sought to explore the impact of EWS tools on the development of nurses' higher-order thinking. The objective of this component of the …

Nurse Knowledge, Attitudes, And Barriers To Pressure Injuries: A Cross-Sectional Study In An Australian Metropolitan Teaching Hospital, Linda Coventry, Amanda Towell-Barnard, Joelle Winderbaum, Nicole Walsh, Mark Jenkins, Dimitri Beeckman

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Pressure injuries are associated with significant clinical complications with negative effects on the patient's emotional, psychological, social and physical wellbeing. However, in Australia little is known about the knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards hospital-acquired pressure injuries.

Objective: To determine nurse knowledge and attitudes towards hospital-acquired pressure injuries and to identify barriers towards prevention.

Methods: A cross-sectional study following the STROBE statement was conducted between May to July in 2017. All nurses at a major metropolitan teaching hospital in Western Australia were invited to participate. Nurse knowledge and attitude to pressure injury were assessed using validated Pressure Ulcer Knowledge …

Nurses’ Attitude Toward Trauma-Informed Care In Critical Care Units: A Cross-Sectional Study, Hashem Alkotaifan, Raghad H. Abdelkader, Mohammad N. Alshloul, Shaher H. Hamaeh, Mohammed S. Albashtawy, Nazzal M. Alshloul, Doha M. Alshloul

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objective: Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an innovative concept that recognizes the lasting impact of psychological trauma. Critical care nurses’ attitude toward TIC plays an essential role in assessing, monitoring, and addressing trauma experienced by patients. This study aimed to describe critical care nurses’ attitudes toward TIC in critical care units at Jordanian military hospitals. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 315 critical care nurses at seven military hospitals (two from the north, three from the center, and two from the south) in 2022. The data collection tool was the Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care-35 (ARTIC-35) scale. Multi-stage sampling …

The Gender Pay Gap In The Australian Nursing Workforce: A Retrospective Observational Study, Gemma Doleman, Christine Duffield, Ian W. Li

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: To explore the gender pay gap among the Australian nursing workforce and identify reasons for such a gap. Background: Gender discrimination exists in nursing, with men having a higher rate of pay and a faster rate of career progression, irrespective of experience and qualifications. In addition, men are shown to have a greater representation in leadership roles compared to the proportion of men in the profession. Methods: The study uses a retrospective, observational survey design of graduate nurses from all Australian universities. Findings: The gender wage gap was around 4% at six months after graduation, increasing to 13% at …

How Do Professional Connections And Relationships Impact Midwives’ Well-Being And Career Sustainability? A Grounded Theory Study Protocol, Lynnelle Moran, Sara Bayes, Kim Foster

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Significant attrition and projected workforce shortages within the midwifery profession are global issues. Extensive research has identified that high levels of workplace adversity, chronic stress, and increasing rates of vicarious trauma and moral injury experienced by midwives, underpin this situation. Researchers have explored midwives’ intention to stay in the midwifery workforce and identified ways to support students’ transition to professional practice. Supportive collegial relationships have been reported to be protective for new and early career midwives’ well-being and resilience. However, there is a gap in knowledge and understanding of the impact and significance of professional connections and relationships for midwives …

Physical Restraint In Older People: A Statement From The Early Career Network Of The International Psychogeriatric Association, Mustafa Atee, Claire V. Burley, Victor A. Ojo, Agboola J. Adigun, Hayoung Lee, Daniel J. Hoyle, Olufisayo Elugbadebo, Tomas Leon

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) has expressed significant concerns over the use of physical restraints in older people across diverse aged care settings. Following an extensive analysis of the available literature, the IPA's Early Career Network (ECN) has formulated a collection of evidence-based recommendations aimed at guiding the use of physical restraints within various care contexts and demographic groups. Physical restraints not only infringe upon human rights but also raise significant safety concerns that adversely impact the physical, psychological, social, and functional well-being of older adults. Furthermore, their effectiveness in geriatric settings remains inadequate. Given these considerations, the IPA and …

Hidden And Unacknowledged: The Mental Health And Psychosocial Interventions Delivered By School Nurses In Western Australia, Anita Moyes, Shirley Mcgough, Dianne Wynaden

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Schools are an important setting for the early identification, assessment and intervention of mental health problems in children and young people. Internationally, many nurses work in schools, but the role of this group with young people experiencing mental health problems has had only limited investigation. This study explored the activities school nurses undertook with young people experiencing mental health problems in Australia. Reporting was guided by the COREQ checklist. Thirty-one nurses participated in a semi-structured interview. Data were analysed using the constant comparative method of analysis as developed by Glaser and Strauss (1967). The findings identified that nurses working in …

Study Protocol For A Stepped-Wedge Cluster (Nested) Randomized Controlled Trial Of Antenatal Colostrum Expression (Ace) Instruction In First-Time Mothers: The Ace Study, Cassandra Cuffe, Roslyn Giglia, Matthew N. Cooper, Julie Hill, Desiree Silva, Anita M. Moorhead, Valerie Verhasselt, Joshua R. Lewis, Deborah Ireson, Jill R. Demirci, Talea Cotte, Kathryn Webb, Frances Patey, Therese A. O’Sullivan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Although many mothers initiate breastfeeding, supplementation with human-milk substitutes (formula) during the birth hospitalization is common and has been associated with early breastfeeding cessation. Colostrum hand expressed in the last few weeks before birth, known as antenatal colostrum expression (ACE), can be used instead of human-milk substitutes. However, evidence is lacking on the efficacy of ACE on breastfeeding outcomes and in non-diabetic mothers. Methods and Planned Analysis: This multicenter stepped-wedge cluster (nested) randomized controlled trial aims to recruit 945 nulliparous pregnant individuals. The trial is conducted in two phases. During Phase 1, control group participants are under standard care. …