Article
Nursing
Lusine Poghosyan, Joyce Pulcini, Garrett K. Chan, Lynne Dunphy, Grant R. Martsolf, Karen Greco, Barbara A. Todd, Sandra C. Brown, Margaret Fitzgerald, Amy L. McMenamin, P. Ann Solari-Twadell
Summary: This manuscript summarizes the benefits of permanently removing state-level scope of practice barriers for nurse practitioners (NPs) and provides recommendations for policy, practice, and research. NP full scope of practice improves access and quality of care, leads to better patient outcomes, and has the potential to reduce healthcare cost.
Review
Nursing
Rosemary Morgan, Heang-Lee Tan, Niki Oveisi, Christina Memmott, Alexander Korzuchowski, Kate Hawkins, Julia Smith
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, women healthcare workers faced increased risks to their health and wellbeing. Existing health policies need to consider gender disparities. Women healthcare workers experienced various challenges during disease outbreaks, including higher exposure and infection risks, barriers to accessing personal protective equipment, increased workloads, decreased leadership opportunities, and higher rates of mental ill-health. Research on the experiences of women healthcare workers during crises, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, is lacking.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Management
Monica Vazquez-Calatayud, Elena Regaira-Martinez, Carmen Rumeu-Casares, Beatriz Paloma-Mora, Ainhoa Esain, Cristina Oroviogoicoechea
Summary: Frontline nurse managers have faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including constant adaptation to change, participation in decision-making, management of uncertainty, prioritization of staff well-being, preservation of humanized care, and unity. Understanding their experiences can help in preparing for future health disasters.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Management
Jinhyun Kim, Jai-Yon Lee, Eunhee Lee
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze patient factors and nurse staffing-related issues related to hospital-acquired pressure ulcers. The results showed that an increase in nurse staffing levels can reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Andy Cochrane, Siobhan Woods, Simon Dunne, Pamela Gallagher
Summary: This review systematically examined the relationship between quality of life and unmet supportive care needs in patients with lung cancer. The findings showed a negative association between QoL and unmet needs, especially in the physical and psychological domains. Further research is needed to identify services and interventions to address the range of care needs across the disease trajectory.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Maria Dolores Rodriguez-Huerta, Ana Diez-Fernandez, Maria Jesus Rodriguez-Alonso, Maria Robles-Gonzalez, Maria Martin-Rodriguez, Alberto Gonzalez-Garcia
Summary: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of adverse events in COVID-19-related ARDS patients in PP, finding facial edema and ulcers to be the most common AEs. There was a significant positive association between time spent in PP and the development of facial pressure ulcers.
NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Management
Zaid Al-Hamdan, Haneen Bani Issa
Summary: The study examined the relationship between work engagement, perceived organizational support, and self-efficacy among registered nurses in Jordanian hospitals. Results showed a positive correlation between perceived organizational support, self-efficacy, and work engagement, with dedication being the highest scoring subscale. Efforts should be made to provide a supportive work environment to improve nurses' attitudes and intention to stay in a healthcare organization.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Marvin A. Solberg, Michael K. Gridley, Rosalind M. Peters
Summary: A systematic review of peer-reviewed studies published between 1997 and 2021 found that the factor structure of the Brief COPE measure of coping is still debated. While some studies analyzed the original 14-factor structure, others identified a smaller range of factors, with dichotomous factors being the most frequently identified. This suggests that a condensed instrument may be able to represent the Brief COPE, but further research is needed to confirm this.
WESTERN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Soo Yeon Kim, Sue Kim
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the treatment of breast cancer patients, leading to changes in treatment plans and increased levels of fear of recurrence, anxiety, and depression. Oncology nurses should assess the psychological status of patients and provide timely support and financial assistance.
Article
Nursing
Christina Aggar, Christina Samios, Olivia Penman, Nicola Whiteing, Deb Massey, Rae Rafferty, Karen Bowen, Alexandre Stephens
Summary: Research has shown that during the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses in the Australian acute care sector experienced pandemic-related stress and psychological adjustment issues, including higher levels of depression, anxiety, and lower subjective well-being. Self-compassion and posttraumatic growth were found to play crucial roles in reducing depression and improving psychological adjustment outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Georgina Morley, Caroline Bradbury-Jones, Jonathan Ives
Summary: This study aims to explore moral distress in nursing practice empirically and conceptually, identifying factors that exacerbate and mitigate it, and constructing a model to represent its constituent parts. Using feminist empirical bioethics and interpretive phenomenology, data from critical care nurses in the UK was collected and analysed, leading to the development of the Moral Distress Model. The model highlights five compounding factors that influence nurses' moral distress experiences, providing insights for interventions to address moral distress.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Faisal Khalaf Alanazi, Jenny Sim, Samuel Lapkin
Summary: Positive safety attitudes among nurses have a positive impact on patient outcomes, including reducing adverse events. Effective teamwork and communication are also important factors. Nurse managers can improve nurses' safety attitudes by promoting teamwork and good communication.
Review
Nursing
Jeeyae Choi, C. Elise Thompson, Jeungok Choi, Colette B. Waddill, Soyoung Choi
Summary: This review analyzed the effectiveness and barriers of using immersive virtual reality in nursing education. The results showed that immersive VR can improve learning, cognitive, and psychomotor performance, and most participants preferred using it in education. However, there were barriers related to technological hardware and software that need to be addressed.
Review
Nursing
Azura Abdul Halain, Li Yoong Tang, Mei Chan Chong, Noor Airini Ibrahim, Khatijah Lim Abdullah
Summary: This study aimed to investigate psychological distress among family members of ICU patients, and found high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. These psychological issues had negative impacts on both the patient and family members.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Saeed Ariapooran, Batool Ahadi, Mehdi Khezeli
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) among nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak and compare depression, anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation (SI) between nurses with and without STS symptoms. The results showed that 51.11% of nurses had STS symptoms, and nurses with STS symptoms scored higher in depression, anxiety, and SI.
ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Jiyeon Lee
Summary: This review examined published research on nursing home nurses' turnover intentions, revealing job satisfaction as the most influential factor in nurses' turnover intentions. Efforts should be made to increase job satisfaction among nursing home nurses to reduce turnover intentions.
Article
Nursing
Diana Malaeb, Youssef Farchakh, Chadia Haddad, Hala Sacre, Sahar Obeid, Souheil Hallit, Pascale Salameh
Summary: The study developed a shortened version of the Beirut Distress Scale, BDS-10, and found a high correlation between BDS-10 and BDS-22, with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and insomnia significantly associated with higher levels of stress.
PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Carolin Nymark, Ann-Christin von Vogelsang, Ann-Charlotte Falk, Katarina E. Goransson
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate missed nursing care and patient safety during the COVID-19 pandemic in in-patient cardiology wards. Results showed that the COVID-19 sample reported more overtime hours and absence from work due to illness, as well as poorer perceptions of patient safety and care quality compared to the reference sample.
Article
Dermatology
Hugo Rodriguez-Acosta, Jose M. Tapia-Rivera, Andrea Guerrero-Guzman, Erika Hernandez-Elizarraraz, Jose A. Hernandez-Diaz, Jorge J. O. Garza-Garcia, Pablo E. Perez-Ramirez, Sandra F. Velasco-Ramirez, Ana C. Ramirez-Anguiano, Gilberto Velazquez-Juarez, Jose M. Velazquez-Lopez, Yadira G. Sanchez-Toscano, Soledad Garcia-Morales, Milagros M. Flores-Fonseca, David E. Garcia-Bustos, David R. Sanchez-Chipres, Adalberto Zamudio-Ojeda
Summary: In this research, a chitosan-based hydrogel loaded with silver nanoparticles and calendula extract was developed. The release of nanoparticles and extract from the hydrogel showed antibacterial properties and promoted healing of chronic or exposed wounds. The study suggests that these hydrogels can be used as an alternative treatment for patients with poor healing capacity.
JOURNAL OF TISSUE VIABILITY
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Abdalkarem F. Alsharari, Hana M. Abu-Snieneh, Fuad H. Abuadas, Nahed E. Elsabagh, Abdulellah Althobaity, Farhan F. Alshammari, Mohammed S. Alshmemri, Ammar M. Aroury, Arab Q. Alkhadam, Suliman S. Alatawi
Summary: This study investigated workplace violence (WPV) among emergency nurses in Saudi Arabia. The results showed alarming rates of WPV among emergency nurses and underreporting by affected nurses. Common causes of WPV included increased workload, inadequate staffing levels, poorly enforced visitor policy, unmet expectations, and a lack of clarity in reporting. There is a need to reassess the occupational safety measures in emergency departments in the country.
AUSTRALASIAN EMERGENCY CARE
(2022)
