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Palliative care is crucial for all intensive care unit (ICU) clinicians. However, its effective implementation is often challenged by insufficient training, high staff turnover, and limited resources, negative...
Lebanon is a country that regularly faces wars and arms conflicts. The magnitude of the most recent war this year was unprecedented since 1982, posing implications on many sectors in Lebanon including nursing.
PICC is an essential route of drug delivery for cyclic oncology treatment, significantly improving the convenience of continuous therapy for oncology patients. However, the management of PICC catheters by onco...
With the development of technology in education, simulations, virtual and online technologies are being incorporated into nursing education, especially for clinical education. This was especially necessary whe...
Digital information technologies (DITs) can contribute to optimizing the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery. However, profiles of awareness and use behavior of DITs among Chinese nursing professiona...
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) remains a leading cause of mortality among preterm infants weighing < 2000 g, particularly in resource-limited settings. While Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has shown promise i...
Nurse turnover is a global public health challenge, particularly in China due to high work intensity and personnel shortages. Effective nursing management and well-being strategies can reduce turnover intentio...
A breast cancer diagnosis extends beyond physical health concerns, profoundly impacting a woman’s psychological well-being, resilience and sexual satisfaction. Mastectomy intensifies these challenges, potentia...
This study sought to evaluate the consistency of functional level assessments conducted by nursing interns and an experienced nurse in elderly patients, using the International Classification of Functioning, D...
Clarifying the role and professional responsibilities of students, followed by conducting educational programs, is a strategy for developing professional behavior that enhances student performance, ensuring th...
Nursing is a challenging profession, often associated with high levels of work-related stress. Recent geopolitical events, such as the conflict in Ukraine, may further exacerbate stress among healthcare worker...
Sepsis is a critical condition with high global mortality, accounting for 11 million deaths annually. Nurses are central to sepsis management, and their knowledge, confidence, and clinical reasoning significan...
To create a consensus on the nursing crisis leadership evaluation system during major infectious disease emergencies.
Emergency nurses frequently encounter death and experience significant levels of death anxiety, impacting their mental well-being and professional performance.
Academic students often face significant academic pressures that can lead to test anxiety, affecting performance and well-being. Students who are highly sensitive to feedback may experience heightened levels o...
It has been reported that co-rumination and transition shocks significantly influence effective communication in clinical practice. However, previous research has not sufficiently explored the specific relatio...
To explore potential profile characteristics associated with neuro-oncology nurses’ missed nursing care (MNC) and analyze differences in characteristics of neuro-oncology nurses across these profiles.
The mental health of nurses is deteriorating. Maintaining nurses’ resilience has become a focal point for future nursing development.
To develop a scale to measure the organizational readiness for change (ORC) in nurse-led shared decision-making (SDM) in clinical practice of China, test its reliability and validity, and conduct an analysis o...
Acquiring clinical reasoning skills is essential for patient safety in nursing, and a lack of clinical reasoning skills can harm patients. However, teaching and learning clinical reasoning skills is not easy d...
Oncology nursing in Saudi Arabia faces unique challenges, including a shortage of local nurses, cultural and linguistic barriers, and insufficient support systems. Understanding the factors that motivate, and ...
Pornography addiction is increasingly concerning among young adults, including nursing students, who face high academic and professional pressures. Easy internet access has escalated porn consumption, leading ...
Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in work performance, especially in high-stress ICU settings. Understanding emotional intelligence’s role can inform targeted interventions to support nurse well-bein...
Alarm fatigue is a critical issue in intensive care units, negatively impacting nurse well-being and patient safety. Understanding nurses’ experiences and management strategies is essential for developing effe...
Hand hygiene is one of the most important measures for preventing infections acquired in healthcare settings. Nursing students are at risk of these infections due to their frequent contact with patients and co...
Burnout syndrome is characterized by intense physical and psychological exhaustion related to work. Many professionals are exposed to this condition, but nursing workers stand out. Working in primary healthcar...
The COVID-19 pandemic and rapid shift to online learning have had ongoing impacts on nursing students’ wellbeing and resilience. We are yet to fully understand the implications for this emerging workforce in t...
This study examines and analyses the degree of moral resilience among intern nursing students, as well as the factors that influence it. The goal is to provide a reference point for moral resilience developmen...
Shared decision-making (SDM) is central to person-centred care and professional nursing practice. Some primary care nurses must become more comfortable and prepared to use SDM in their practice, especially wit...
Nursing practice in long-term care, must support the delivery of safe and evidence-based care, especially for older people with functional ability limitations and frailty, with the competency, knowledge and st...
Toxic leadership contributes significantly to nursing turnover and workplace dissatisfaction in healthcare settings. Understanding what drives nurses’ toxic leadership is critical in formulating interventions ...
The concept of job crafting and work engagement, which encompasses the proactive modifications that employees make to their tasks, relationships, perceptions, and level of involvement in their work, has been d...
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a cornerstone of quality healthcare, yet a significant gap persists between nursing administrators’ advocacy for EBP and its clinical adoption, particularly in resource-constra...
The nursing practices are evidence-based and have not been systematically applied to patients undergoing intracranial surgeries, which is one of the most critical procedures for treating brain diseases. Nursin...
Spiritual care is recognized as a crucial component of holistic nursing education, significantly enhancing patient well-being, health outcomes, and decision-making. However, a systematic evaluation of spiritua...
This study examines the influence of visionary leadership on nurse interns’ creativity and organizational effectiveness, with a particular focus on the mediating role of perceived organizational support.
Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses are pivotal in ensuring high-quality care to patients with life-threatening conditions in the healthcare sector. These nurses operate in high-pressure environments that demand ...
The high attrition rate and nursing shortage have a negative impact on the stability and advancement of the nursing business. For this reason, it is imperative to delve into the factors influencing nurses’ pro...
Compared to other health-related disciplines, the number of nursing doctorate holders is relatively small. This study aimed to analyze the primary motivation of nursing individuals for pursuing a doctorate and...
Despite their own experience of mental health issues, informal caregivers of individuals with dementia are often overlooked, and there is a limited availability of community services tailored specifically for ...
Workplace violence (WPV) remains a formidable concern among nurses worldwide, with up to 60% in Saudi Arabia reportedly experiencing some form of aggression. In tertiary care hospitals, robust hierarchies and ...
The quality of generative nursing diagnoses and plans reported in existing research remains a topic of debate, and previous studies have primarily utilized ChatGPT as the sole large language mode.
This study was conducted to compare peripheral intravenous catheterization (PIVC) at different anatomical sites in terms of pain, phlebitis and infiltration.
Ethical leadership in nursing is pivotal for fostering a transparent workplace culture and encouraging error reporting, a critical behavior for enhancing patient safety. In Saudi Arabia, cultural and organizat...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses experience many difficulties and challenges in caring for delirium patients. Identifying and measuring these difficulties experienced by nurses is critical for implementing pre...
Deltoid Muscle intramuscular (IM) injection is a standard nursing procedure that often causes discomfort and anxiety. Helfer Skin Tap (HST) and ShotBlocker have been introduced to reduce injection-related pain...
Understanding the experiences and coping strategies employed by nurses working night shifts is essential for developing effective interventions to mitigate sleep disturbances. However, actionable and reliable ...
Evidence-based practice, which is one of the key components of quality health care worldwide, has been emphasized more recently.
This study investigated medication dose calculation accuracy among nurses, nursing students, and Generative AI (GenAI) models, examining error prevention strategies across generational cohorts.
Student nurses come across various complex interpersonal spheres that require them to show their soft skills. Nursing education pays more attention to developing hard skills but focuses less on the soft skills...
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