Article
Nursing
Yueh-Ying Yang, Chun-Hui Hsiao, Ying-Ju Chang, Shu-Ching Ma, Jing-Jy Wang
Summary: This study examined the competence of nurses in acute care settings in dementia care and its relationship with demographic attributes. The results showed that nurses had moderate dementia care competence but lacked knowledge of the special needs related to dementia and communication with people with dementia. Nurses who were older, had more seniority, had longer experience in dementia care, and had received training in dementia care had better dementia care competence.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Rasmieh Al-Amer, Della Maneze, Bronwyn Everett, Jed Montayre, Amy R. Villarosa, Entisar Dwekat, Yenna Salamonson
Summary: This study synthesized evidence on COVID-19 vaccination intention globally, revealing that factors such as socio-demographic differences, risk perception, and vaccine attributes influence vaccination intention. Nurses exhibit higher vaccine hesitancy, while negative information on social media and low confidence in the health system are associated with lower community acceptability. Cumulative increase in COVID-19 caseloads of countries over time was not linked to vaccination intention.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Knar Sagherian, Linsey M. Steege, Sandra J. Cobb, Hyeonmi Cho
Summary: This study aims to describe the levels of insomnia, fatigue, and psychological well-being among nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and examine differences based on work-related characteristics. The results show that nursing staff experienced poor sleep, fatigue, and various psychological problems during the pandemic, with those caring for COVID-19 patients reporting worse outcomes. Factors such as working hours per week and breaks also influenced the results.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nursing
Siobhan O'Connor
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Yong Huang, Melissa D. Pinto, Jessica L. Borelli, Milad Asgari Mehrabadi, Heather Abrihim, Nikil Dutt, Natalie Lambert, Erika L. Nurmi, Rana Chakraborty, Amir M. Rahmani, Charles A. Downs
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed electronic health records from the University of California and found that the prevalence of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) was 11%. Five symptom clusters associated with PASC were identified. Women were more likely than men to develop PASC, with this pattern observed across different age groups and ethnicities.
CLINICAL NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Management
Melanie Lavoie-Tremblay, Celine Gelinas, Thalia Aube, Eric Tchouaket, Dominique Tremblay, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Jose Cote
Summary: The study found that nurses caring for COVID-19 patients were more likely to experience chronic fatigue, poor quality of care, lower work satisfaction, and higher intention to leave their organisation. Poorly prepared and overwhelmed nurses showed higher turnover intention compared to those well prepared and in control.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Eileen T. Lake, Aliza M. Narva, Sara Holland, Jessica G. Smith, Emily Cramer, Kathleen E. Fitzpatrick Rosenbaum, Rachel French, Rebecca R. S. Clark, Jeannette A. Rogowski
Summary: The study explores factors associated with nurses' moral distress during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and their long-term mental health. Effective leadership communication, fewer COVID-19 patients, and access to protective equipment were found to decrease moral distress, influencing longer-term mental health. Leaders should communicate transparently to reduce nurses' moral distress and mitigate the negative effects of global crises on their long-term mental well-being.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Sarah Meaney, Sara Leitao, Ellinor K. Olander, Johanna Pope, Karen Matvienko-Sikar
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted pregnant women's satisfaction with antenatal care and social support, leading to increased pregnancy-specific stress due to restrictions in healthcare services and limitations on face-to-face interactions with healthcare professionals. There is a need for supportive care for vulnerable women during a pandemic.
Review
Nursing
Yao Li, Yan Gao, Shuang Hu, Hongyu Chen, Minyi Zhang, Yi Yang, Yan Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of multicomponent exercise on the muscle strength, muscle endurance, and balance of frail older adults living in the community and provided the latest evidence from published randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The results of the meta-analysis showed that multicomponent exercise could improve the muscle strength, muscle endurance, and balance of frail older adults, with a greater improvement in muscle endurance observed with longer intervention duration.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Shaher H. Hamaideh, Hanan Al-Modallal, Mu'ath Tanash, Ayman Hamdan-Mansour
Summary: The study found that many university students in Jordan experienced high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress during home-quarantine, and these mental health issues were correlated with demographic, health-related, and lifestyle variables.
Review
Nursing
Canan Birimoglu Okuyan, Mehmet A. Begen
Summary: Working from home is an adaptation measure during the pandemic, which comes with challenges but also has its advantages. Developing and implementing best practices for working from home is crucial to maintain productivity, achieve work-life balance, and ensure good physical and mental health.
PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Jill L. Guttormson, Kelly Calkins, Natalie McAndrew, Jacklynn Fitzgerald, Holly Losurdo, Danielle Loonsfoot
Summary: ICU nurses in the United States experienced immense stress and fear during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for support and resources to sustain their well-being.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Ninik Yunitri, Hsin Chu, Xiao Linda Kang, Hsiu-Ju Jen, Li-Chung Pien, Hsiu-Ting Tsai, Abdu Rahim Kamil, Kuei-Ru Chou
Summary: This study investigated the global prevalence and associated risk factors of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among patients/survivors of COVID-19, health professionals, and the general population. The results showed a high prevalence of PTSD in these groups, and identified age, unit of work, health profession, continent, and assessment tools as significant moderators.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Stijn Blot, Etienne Ruppe, Stephan Harbarth, Karim Asehnoune, Garyphalia Poulakou, Charles-Edouard Luyt, Jordi Rello, Michael Klompas, Pieter Depuydt, Christian Eckmann, Ignacio Martin-Loeches, Pedro Povoa, Lila Bouadma, Jean-Francois Timsit, Jean-Ralph Zahar
Summary: Patients in intensive care units are highly susceptible to healthcare-acquired infections due to various factors. While the incidence of infections related to invasive procedures and devices has been reduced, ICU-acquired infections remain a significant issue. The emergence of new pathogens and the COVID-19 pandemic add further challenges to prevention and management. ICU nurses play a crucial role in HAI prevention and management. Advances in microbiological techniques and understanding of the patient-microbiota interaction are reshaping the definition and strategies for diagnosing, treating, and preventing infections in the ICU.
INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Xueyan Liu, Shuhui Wang, Guangpeng Wang
Summary: This study found that postpartum depression is particularly prevalent in developing countries, with risk factors including gestational diabetes mellitus, depression during pregnancy, and giving birth to boys. Understanding the risk factors of postpartum depression can aid healthcare personnel in patient management and treatment.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Vidanka Vasilevski, Linda Sweet, Zoe Bradfield, Alyce N. Wilson, Yvonne Hauck, Lesley Kuliukas, Caroline S. E. Homer, Rebecca A. Szabo, Karen Wynter
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, the provision of maternity care was altered, leading to negative experiences for partners and support persons. They felt a sense of disconnection, isolation, psychological distress, and reduced bonding time with babies. Conflicting information and processes contributed to uncertainty and a perceived reduction in the quality of care. Despite perceiving the restrictions as beneficial to women, partners and support persons still need opportunities for active involvement in maternity care.
Article
Nursing
Ha Do Byon, Knar Sagherian, Yeonsu Kim, Jane Lipscomb, Mary Crandall, Linsey Steege
Summary: This study investigated Type II workplace violence against nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that nurses caring for COVID-19 patients were more likely to experience physical violence and verbal abuse, and faced greater difficulty in reporting incidents.
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Elena Dragioti, Dimitrios Tsartsalis, Manolis Mentis, Stefanos Mantzoukas, Mary Gouva
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital staff have a high prevalence of mental health problems, with anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms being the most common. Female employees and nurses are more susceptible than male employees and doctors. However, the quality of evidence on these issues varies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Zoe Bradfield, Yvonne Hauck, Caroline S. E. Homer, Linda Sweet, Alyce N. Wilson, Rebecca A. Szabo, Karen Wynter, Vidanka Vasilevski, Lesley Kuliukas
Summary: This study explores the experiences of Australian midwives in providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal that many midwives shifted to telehealth appointments and faced challenges in providing support during labor and postnatal visits. The study also highlights the coping strategies used by midwives to deal with rapid changes and challenges to woman-centered care.
Article
Nursing
Virginia Harrison, Michelle L. Moulds, Katie Jones
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between perceived social support and anxiety/depression in UK-based pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also examined two mediators, repetitive negative thinking and loneliness. The results showed that perceived social support was negatively associated with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and repetitive negative thinking. Repetitive negative thinking and loneliness mediated the relationship between perceived social support and anxiety/depression. Additionally, perceived social support and loneliness were associated with specific online behaviors.
