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{"title":"Changes in nurses' work: A comparative study during the waves of COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Gerli Usberg MSc (Nursing Science), RN, PhD Candidate,&nbsp;Marco Clari PhD (Nursing Science),&nbsp;Alessio Conti PhD (Nursing Science),&nbsp;Mariliis Põld PhD (Medicine),&nbsp;Ruth Kalda MD, PhD (Medicine),&nbsp;Mari Kangasniemi PhD (Nursing Science)","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13250","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13250","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this study is to describe and evaluate how nurses caring for COVID and non-COVID patients assess changes in their work and in nursing activities during the two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted for Estonian nurses working during the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, using <i>The impact of COVID-19 emergency on nursing care</i> questionnaire. Based on convenience sampling, the data were collected among the members of professional organizations, unions and associations. Responses from the first (<i>n</i> = 162) and second wave (<i>n</i> = 284) were analysed using descriptive statistics, Fisher's exact test and McNemar's test.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The COVID-19 pandemic changed the working context during both waves for nurses caring for COVID and non-COVID patients. Changes were considered to a greater extent during the second wave, when Estonia was severely affected, and by nurses caring for COVID patients. During the second wave, the number and complexity of patients increased, and nurses caring for COVID patients performed fundamental care, nursing techniques and symptom control significantly more frequently compared to nurses caring for non-COVID patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Taking care of COVID patients is demanding, requiring nurses to perform more direct patient care. However, the pandemic also increased the frequency of activities not related with direct patient care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139971840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Network analysis of symptoms, physiological, psychological and environmental risk factors based on unpleasant symptom theory in patients with chronic heart failure","authors":"Yaqi Wang BS,&nbsp;Xueying Xu BS,&nbsp;Qingyun Lv PhD,&nbsp;Yue Zhao PhD,&nbsp;Xiaonan Zhang PhD,&nbsp;Xiaoying Zang PhD","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13246","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13246","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Somatic symptoms and related factors in patients with chronic heart failure have been extensively researched. However, more insight into the complex interconnections among these constructs is needed, as most studies focus on them independently from each other.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how somatic symptoms and related factors are interconnected among patients with chronic heart failure.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 379 patients were enrolled. Network analysis was used to explore the interconnections among the somatic symptoms and related risk factors.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The four core symptoms of chronic heart failure were daytime dyspnea, dyspnea when lying down, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. Within the network, the edge weights of depression–anxiety, subjective social support–objective social support, and subjective social support–social support availability were more significant than others. Among physiological, psychological and environmental factors, the edge weights of NYHA–dyspnea, depression–difficulty sleeping, and social support availability–dyspnea when lying down were more significant than others. Depression and anxiety had the highest centrality, indicating stronger and closer connections with other nodes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Psychological and environmental factors stood out in the network, suggesting the potential value of interventions targeting these factors to improve overall health.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139931147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hypoglycaemia fear, treatment adherence, and the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes and its determinants","authors":"Dilek Yildirim PhD,&nbsp;Cennet Çiriş Yildiz PhD,&nbsp;Emine Ergin PhD,&nbsp;İrem Özbay MSc","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13248","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13248","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This work aims to evaluate the relationship between the fear of hypoglycaemia, treatment adherence, and the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its determinants.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This descriptive and cross-sectional study sample recruited 1060 T2DM outpatients in a health centre between January and July 2022. The Hypoglycemia Fear Survey (HFS), Type 2 DM Treatment Patient Compliance Scale, and the 5-Level EuroQol 5-Dimension (EQ-5D-5L) were used for data collection.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There was a positive correlation between age, duration of T2DM, and the scores obtained from the HFS and its subscales (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). There was a positive, moderate correlation between the total HFS score and the TCS (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). There was a negative correlation between the scores obtained from the HFS and the EQ-5D-5L (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). The multiple regression analysis showed that the quality of life scores of the patients were significantly predicted by hypoglycaemia fear, duration of T2DM diagnosis, and age. (<i>F</i> = 91.691, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Hypoglycaemia fear, duration of T2DM diagnosis, and age explained 38.1% of the quality of life of patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We determined that the increase in hypoglycaemia fear resulted in a decrease in treatment adherence. Besides, hypoglycaemia fear increased with increasing age and duration of T2DM diagnosis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139931146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of problematic mobile phone use among nursing students in India: Exploring associations with depression, insomnia, self-esteem and satisfaction with life","authors":"Sinu Jose MSc Nursing,&nbsp;Maneesha C. Cyriac BSc Nursing,&nbsp;Sherin Sebastian MSc Nursing,&nbsp;P. V. Lidiyamol MSc Nursing,&nbsp;Manju Dhandapani MSc Nursing, PhD in Nursing","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13247","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13247","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This research aimed to determine the impact of problematic mobile phone use on negative mental health outcomes among nursing students in India, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions and support mechanisms to enhance the overall well-being and adaptability of future healthcare professionals.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three randomly selected nursing colleges in South India, employing validated and standardized tools such as the Mobile Phone Problematic Use Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire, Insomnia Severity Index Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study included 402 nursing students with an average age of 20.47 years, revealing a 39% prevalence of severe problematic mobile phone usage. Positive correlations were observed between mobile phone problematic use and age, depression and insomnia. Additionally, strong negative correlations were found between satisfaction with life and self-esteem. Depression and satisfaction with life served as chain mediators in the impact of self-esteem on problematic mobile phone use, and both self-esteem and satisfaction with life negatively predicted problematic mobile phone use.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study highlights a prevalent issue of problematic mobile phone use among nursing students, indicating a pressing need for timely intervention, as it correlates with depression, sleep insomnia, low self-esteem and life dissatisfaction.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139912518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiences of postpartum Chinese women undergoing confinement practices: A qualitative meta-synthesis","authors":"Jocelyn Khor Yun Xin BSc (Hons),&nbsp;Goh Yong Shian MN, PhD,&nbsp;Tan Ting Han BSc (Hons),&nbsp;Wilson Tam Wai San PhD","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13251","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13251","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We aim to review the experiences and needs of postpartum Chinese women undergoing ‘confinement’ or ‘doing-the-month’ a postpartum practice after childbirth.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A meta-synthesis was reported in alignment with the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research (ENTREQ) statement. Ten electronic databases were searched for eligible primary qualitative or mixed-methods studies in English and Chinese from their inception until December 2021. Two reviewers independently reviewed the methodological quality of the included studies using the 10-item Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) qualitative checklist, with discrepancies resolved through discussions. The meta-synthesis was conducted based on the two-step approach by Sandelowski and Barroso.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Four themes were meta-synthesized from 13 studies: ‘confinement’ as an essential practice; physical and psychological stressors during ‘confinement’; coping strategies by postpartum women; and needs for family, social, and professional support in enhancing satisfaction with ‘confinement’. The review showed that ‘confinement’ remains a significant practice shaped by socio-cultural and health constructs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This review suggested re-evaluating the ‘confinement’ practice and promoting evidence-based care to improve maternal well-being. Nurses and midwives should be cognisant of such postpartum customs and adopt non-judgemental attitudes as early as the prenatal period to provide culturally sensitive care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ijn.13251","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139912517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of comprehensive nursing care for the liver cancer patients undergoing interventional therapy in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Shimei Zhang MM,&nbsp;Na Li MBBS,&nbsp;Xuying Mao MM,&nbsp;Dongxia Yang MM","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13243","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13243","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This review aims to assess the effect of comprehensive nursing care on liver cancer patients undergoing interventional therapy in China.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, we reviewed randomized controlled trials and observational studies assessing the effect of comprehensive nursing care against standard care on liver cancer patients undergoing specific interventional therapies in China, including PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL and CINAHL till June 2023. Data synthesis was conducted using a random-effects model and reported as pooled odds ratio (OR) or mean difference (MD) or standardized mean differences (SMD).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ten Chinese studies with 1682 participants were evaluated. Comprehensive nursing care significantly enhanced patient outcomes in liver cancer treatment. Quality of life improved markedly (OR: 0.16, 95% CI: 0.06–0.41). Notable reductions were observed in anxiety (MD: −8.96, 95% CI: −11.52 to −6.40) and depression (MD: −9.47, 95% CI: −11.79 to −7.14). Patients also experienced increased physical (SMD: 1.70, 95% CI: 1.15–2.25), social (SMD: 1.65, 95% CI: 1.14–2.16) and activity scores (SMD: 1.94, 95% CI: 1.49–2.39), alongside a decrease in post-treatment complications (OR: 0.28, 95% CI: 0.21–0.37), demonstrating the multifaceted benefits of comprehensive care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Comprehensive nursing care may improve patient outcomes in liver cancer treatment, offering potential benefits in reducing the side effects of interventional therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139729621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurse-led self-management education and support programme on self-management behaviour and quality of life among adults with type 2 diabetes: A pilot randomized controlled trial","authors":"Dereje Chala Diriba PhD, MSN,&nbsp;Doris Y. P. Leung PhD,&nbsp;Lorna K. P. Suen PhD, RN, FAAN","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13245","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13245","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examined the preliminary effects of a nurse-led self-management education and support programme on the self-management behaviours and quality of life among people with type 2 diabetes in Western Ethiopia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted between January and August 2021. Participants were recruited in the hospital and randomly assigned to the control arm to continue usual care (<i>n</i> = 38) or the intervention arm to receive usual care and the diabetes self-management education and support programme (<i>n</i> = 38) in the community. Self-management behaviours and quality of life were assessed using a 10-item summary of diabetes self-care activity (expanded) scale and a 34-item diabetes quality of life measure, respectively, at baseline and 2 months after follow-up. Generalized estimating equation models were used to examine the preliminary effects of the programme on the outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Preliminary results indicated that the programme outperformed usual care in self-management practise, with large effect sizes immediately postintervention and at 2 months after the intervention, and quality of life at 2 months after the intervention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A nurse-led diabetes self-management education and support intervention, including the families of people with diabetes, may be an option to boost the self-management practise and quality of life of patients with diabetes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139729654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Expanding student nurse placement activity in Welsh care homes: An evaluation study","authors":"Sharon Williams PhD,&nbsp;Lynne Caley PhD,&nbsp;Sarah Kingdom-Mills RN,&nbsp;Simon Cassidy PhD,&nbsp;Lesley Jones PhD, RN","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13242","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13242","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Expanding and sustaining student nurse placements outside of the acute sector is a universal challenge. This paper aims to evaluate the Care Home Education Facilitator Role introduced in one area of Wales, United Kingdom, and to report on the outcomes achieved from this novel role.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with key stakeholders including the Care Home Education Facilitator postholder leading the pilot, care home managers, higher education institutions' placement managers/coordinators, student nurses and national health service staff.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Five key areas were identified, which included timing of introducing the post and establishing a clear rationale and understanding of the intention of the role. The benefits, challenges and suggested improvements to the Care Home Education Facilitator initiative are provided.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Introducing the role of the Care Home Education Facilitator to work closely with key stakeholders resulted in increased placements for student nurses, but investing time in developing relationships with these stakeholders was critical to the success of the role.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ijn.13242","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139706617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of monthly reminders by telephone message on women's beliefs and practice behaviours regarding breast self-examination: A randomized controlled study","authors":"Hilal Alkan MSc, MW,&nbsp;Deniz Akyıldız PhD, MW","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13241","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13241","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study was conducted to examine the effect of monthly telephone message reminders after training on women's beliefs and practice behaviours regarding breast self-examination.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This randomized controlled study was conducted with 83 women aged 20–69 years living in Turkey between September 2021 and July 2022. Women were randomly assigned (1:1) to the intervention (<i>n</i> = 41) or control group (<i>n</i> = 42), both groups received online breast self-examination training, and the intervention group received monthly reminders on their mobile phones for 3 months. Participants completed the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale and breast self-examination practice evaluation form at baseline and 3 months after intervention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>After the intervention, the mean scores of the benefits and self-efficacy subscales of Champion's Health Belief Model Scales were significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group, and the mean score of barriers was lower. The rate of performing breast self-exam regularly and at the appropriate time was higher in the intervention group. The rate of forgetting to perform breast self-examination was higher in control group.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A monthly reminder message may be recommended to increase women's belief in breast self-examination and increase regular practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139697357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sleep quality assessment of adults in care settings using non-wearable sleep trackers: Scoping review","authors":"Miyae Yamakawa PhD, RN,&nbsp;Hee Sun Kang PhD, RN,&nbsp;Huiting Wang MS, RN,&nbsp;Rie Konno PhD, RN","doi":"10.1111/ijn.13240","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.13240","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This review aimed to explore and map the literature on sleep quality assessments of adults in care settings using non-wearable sleep trackers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sleep-monitoring technology is advancing, and sleep quality assessments using non-wearable sleep trackers can provide objective evidence for quality care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This was a scoping review.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Data sources</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Four electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo and Embase) were searched on 23 September 2022.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Review methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology and used the PRISMA-ScR checklist.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Thirty studies met our inclusion criteria. Sleep quality was assessed at home and in acute, non-acute and long-term care facilities. Physiological (heart rate and respiratory rate) and sleep parameters were assessed alone or in combination during patient care using non-wearable sleep trackers. Sleep parameters representing sleep quality varied across studies. Real-time monitoring with non-wearable sleep-tracking devices effectively shortened the length of hospital stay. However, studies investigating caregivers and nursing outcomes are lacking in the literature.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sleep quality assessments using non-wearable sleep trackers may facilitate the provision of quality care in home-based and clinical care settings. Future studies should focus on caregivers and care outcomes that could contribute to evidence-based nursing practice for sleep care in adults.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"30 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139691789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}