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The feasibility and preliminary efficacy of narrative exposure therapy on post-traumatic stress disorder among Syrian refugees in Jordan 叙事性暴露疗法治疗约旦叙利亚难民创伤后应激障碍的可行性及初步疗效
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.007
Nadeen Smaik , Leigh Ann Simmons , Bayan Abdulhaq , Latefa Ali Dardas
{"title":"The feasibility and preliminary efficacy of narrative exposure therapy on post-traumatic stress disorder among Syrian refugees in Jordan","authors":"Nadeen Smaik ,&nbsp;Leigh Ann Simmons ,&nbsp;Bayan Abdulhaq ,&nbsp;Latefa Ali Dardas","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression are common mental health disorders among refugees, and all require immediate mental health support to prevent short- and long-term detrimental health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of narrative exposure therapy (NET) in reducing symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety among Syrian refugees residing in Jordan.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A two-arm randomized control trial was utilized. A total of 40 Syrian refugees aged 18 to 64 diagnosed with PTSD were randomly allocated to either the NET intervention group (<em>n</em> = 20) or the waitlist control group (<em>n</em> = 20) using a computer-generated allocation list with 1:1 allocation. PTSD symptoms were evaluated using the Arabic rendition of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire, while depression and anxiety symptoms were appraised using the Arabic adaptation of the Hopkins Symptoms Checklist-25. Descriptive statistics were employed to characterize the sample and survey data. Independent <em>t</em>-tests were conducted to assess mean score differences in PTSD, anxiety, and depression between the intervention and control groups.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Post NET intervention, significant reductions in PTSD (<em>t</em> = −10.00, <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001), anxiety (<em>t</em> = −9.46, <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001), and depression (<em>t</em> = −6.00, <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001) scores were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group. Effect sizes were moderate for the trauma (Cohen’s d = 0.73) and depression (Cohen’s d = 0.79) symptoms and notably large for anxiety symptoms (Cohen’s d = 0.97). There were no adverse events related to study participation. The intervention achieved a 100% participant retention rate.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The results pertaining to retention rate, adherence to the study protocol, data completeness, cultural congruence, and participants’ satisfaction provided strong support for the future implementation of the full-scale RCT. NET may be a feasible and helpful approach for refugees and other patients with PTSD, anxiety, and depression.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A psychometrics evaluation of the Thai version of Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory Version 2 in stroke caregivers 泰国版护理者对慢性疾病自我护理的贡献的心理测量学评估
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.021
Nuntaporn Klinjun , Jom Suwanno , Kannika Srisomthrong , Juk Suwanno , Matthew Kelly
{"title":"A psychometrics evaluation of the Thai version of Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory Version 2 in stroke caregivers","authors":"Nuntaporn Klinjun ,&nbsp;Jom Suwanno ,&nbsp;Kannika Srisomthrong ,&nbsp;Juk Suwanno ,&nbsp;Matthew Kelly","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>To evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Thai version of Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care (CC-SC) of Chronic Illness Inventory version 2 (CC-SC-CII-v2) in stroke caregivers.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We conducted a multicenter, cross-sectional study following the COSMIN guidelines, evaluating validity and reliability of three separate scales, CC-SC Maintenance, CC-SC Monitoring, and CC-SC Management, as well as overall CC-SC-CII-v2. From September to December 2022, we enrolled 422 stroke caregivers from primary care centers in southern Thailand. Structural validity was assessed through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), while concurrent validity was evaluated using Pearson’s correlation <em>r</em> coefficients between CC-SC-CII-v2 and the Caregiver Self-Efficacy in Contributing to Patient Self-Care Scale (CSE-CSC). Internal coherence reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s α coefficient, the composite reliability index, and the McDonald’s ω coefficient. Additionally, test-retest reliability was assessed with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The study included mostly middle-aged women who cared for their parent. CFA supported the two-factor structure of the CC-SC Maintenance and Management scales and the one-factor structure of the CC-SC Monitoring scale. A simultaneous CFA on the combined set of items supported the more general model. The concurrent validity of CC-SC-CII-v2 with CSE-CSC was established (<em>r</em> ranging 0.47–0.65, all <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001). Reliability estimates supported adequate Cronbach’s α coefficient (ranging 0.83–0.89), composite reliability (ranging 0.84–0.85), McDonald’s ω coefficients (ranging 0.83–0.85), and ICCs (ranging 0.86–0.90) across the three scales.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The Thai CC-SC-CII-v2 demonstrated strong psychometric properties among stroke caregivers. It can be a valuable instrument to investigate the role of caregivers in contributing to stroke patients’ self-care in diverse cultural contexts like Thailand.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Perceived HIV risk and factors associated with condom use among women aged 40 and older: A cross-sectional survey 在40岁及以上的妇女中,与避孕套使用相关的艾滋病毒风险和因素:一项横断面调查
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.017
Xueyuan Zhong , Shuying Chen , Hong Xiao , Xueling Xiao , Simin Yu , Yan Shen , Chen Chen , Honghong Wang
{"title":"Perceived HIV risk and factors associated with condom use among women aged 40 and older: A cross-sectional survey","authors":"Xueyuan Zhong ,&nbsp;Shuying Chen ,&nbsp;Hong Xiao ,&nbsp;Xueling Xiao ,&nbsp;Simin Yu ,&nbsp;Yan Shen ,&nbsp;Chen Chen ,&nbsp;Honghong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>A noticeable increase in HIV-positive cases among women, particularly those of middle and old age, has been observed worldwide. This study aimed to describe women’s perceived HIV risk, HIV/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) knowledge, attitude, and sexual behaviors to determine factors associated with condom use among these women in Hunan, China.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2019 to August 2020 among 958 women aged 40 and older in four regions of Hunan, China. We collected data on sociodemographic characteristics, perceived HIV risk, HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitude, condom use, and sexual behaviors. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify factors related to condom use.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Out of 958 participants, 60.6% perceived no risk of HIV infection, and 46.8% reported they had never used a condom during their past sexual life. Those who were older, had lower monthly household income for family, had not received HIV education in the past year, were unwilling to use condoms, could not determine condom use during sexual activity, and had more negative attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and HIV-positive people were less likely to use condoms in their past sexual behaviors.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>In Hunan Province, most women aged 40 and older perceived themselves as having a low or no risk of HIV infection; their rate of condom use was low, and six factors were associated with condom use. It is imperative to strengthen HIV prevention and control programs among women aged 40 and above, particularly focusing on those who may use condoms infrequently or not at all.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Refining core competencies of first-line nurse managers in the hospital context: A qualitative study 在医院环境中提炼一线护士管理者的核心能力:一项定性研究
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.08.001
Joko Gunawan , Yupin Aungsuroch , Mary L. Fisher , Colleen Marzilli , Nazliansyah , Ety Hastuti
{"title":"Refining core competencies of first-line nurse managers in the hospital context: A qualitative study","authors":"Joko Gunawan ,&nbsp;Yupin Aungsuroch ,&nbsp;Mary L. Fisher ,&nbsp;Colleen Marzilli ,&nbsp;Nazliansyah ,&nbsp;Ety Hastuti","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.08.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>As the world moves towards a new normal, challenges continue to emerge while simultaneously inspiring us with new solutions. Strengthening the skills of first-line nurse managers (FLNMs) to fulfill a wide range of complex roles and responsibilities effectively necessitates refining core competency guidelines or standards. This study aimed to explore the perceived core competencies of Indonesian FLNMs within the context of the post-pandemic era.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The study employed a qualitative descriptive design. Face-to-face interviews were conducted in a public hospital in Indonesia from January 2022 through August 2022. Seven head nurses with direct experience managing a unit during the COVID-19 pandemic were selected. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and validated by re-listening. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Four main themes of the core competencies developed, including 1) managerial core competencies, 2) clinical core competencies, 3) technological core competencies, and 4) socio-emotional skills/personal traits consisting of the following: be brave, fast, patient, optimistic, consistent, and responsible.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The findings demonstrate that the managerial and clinical core competencies of the FLNMs must be aligned, while technological core competencies are the mediating component of both. Personal traits are essential for FLNMs as they undergird the other three core competencies and the success of the FLNMs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of the small private online course combined with simulation-based training in a patient safety education program among nursing students: A quasi-experimental study 小型私人在线课程结合模拟培训在护理学生患者安全教育计划中的效果:一项准实验研究
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.014
Hui Li , Wenzhong Zhao , Bo Li , Yanhong Li
{"title":"Effects of the small private online course combined with simulation-based training in a patient safety education program among nursing students: A quasi-experimental study","authors":"Hui Li ,&nbsp;Wenzhong Zhao ,&nbsp;Bo Li ,&nbsp;Yanhong Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aimed to explore the effects of the small private online course (SPOC) combined with simulation-based training in a patient safety education program among nursing students in China.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A quasi-experimental design was conducted. A total of 219 nursing students from four parallel classes were selected from the nursing department of a health vocational college in Zhengzhou, China, from November 2020 to June 2021 and allocated to the intervention group (<em>n</em> = 113) and control group (<em>n</em> = 106). Based on SPOC, nursing students in the intervention group implemented simulation teaching in small groups, with three class hours each time, a total of two times, divided into three stages: pre-class preparation, teaching implementation, and after-class reflection. The control group received theoretical patient safety education through SPOC, implemented on the DingDing platform for two class hours each time, four times. All participants were invited to complete a demographic questionnaire and the Chinese version of Patient Safety Competency Self-Evaluation (PSCSE) before and after the intervention.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 103 and 102 students from the intervention and control groups completed the study. The total scores of PSCSE in the post-test of the intervention group (176.24 ± 13.73 vs. 144.64 ± 13.75) and the control group (160.87 ± 14.88 vs. 142.57 ± 15.66) were higher than those in the pre-test (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.01), and the total scores of PSCSE of the intervention group were higher than those of the control group (176.24 ± 13.73 vs. 160.87 ± 14.88, <em>P</em> &lt; 0.01). After intervention, the scores of PSCSE in all dimensions were increased in the intervention group (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.01); in the control group, the scores of patient safety competency in most dimensions were increased (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.01), except for the dimensions of reporting and response to error and communication related to error (<em>P</em>> 0.05). Except for the dimensions of knowledge and attitude of error reporting and disclosing (<em>P</em>> 0.05), the scores of other dimensions in the intervention group were higher than those in the control group (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.01).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The patient safety education program using the SPOC combined with simulation-based training can effectively improve the patient safety competency of nursing students in terms of attitude, skills, and knowledge.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Translation and validation study of the Indonesian version of the practice environment scale of the nursing work index 印尼语版护理工作指标实践环境量表的翻译与验证研究
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.018
I Gede Juanamasta , Yupin Aungsuroch , Mary L. Fisher , Siluh Nyoman Alit Nuryani , Ni Nyoman Ayuningsih
{"title":"Translation and validation study of the Indonesian version of the practice environment scale of the nursing work index","authors":"I Gede Juanamasta ,&nbsp;Yupin Aungsuroch ,&nbsp;Mary L. Fisher ,&nbsp;Siluh Nyoman Alit Nuryani ,&nbsp;Ni Nyoman Ayuningsih","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study aimed to translate and validate the Practice Environment Scale - Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI) among nurses in Indonesia.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A scale translation and cross-sectional validation study was conducted. The English version was translated into Indonesian, which involved five steps: forward translation, compare the translation, backward translation, compare the translation, and pilot testing with a dichotomous scale (clear or unclear). Thirty inpatient department nurses were involved in checking readability and understandability. A cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October 2022 at 17 hospitals across Indonesia, involving 350 nursing professionals. The validity test included structural validity and convergent validity. The internal consistency reliability was tested by Cronbach’s α coefficient, item-total correlation, and composite reliability.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) showed an acceptable fit. The correlation of all dimensions was between 0.70 and 0.88, and all items had item loading higher than 0.6. Convergent validity of each dimension ranged from 0.61 to 0.74, internal consistencies with Cronbach’s α coefficient was 0.97, corrected item-to-total correlation ranged from 0.62 to 0.85, and composite reliability of each dimension was higher than 0.89.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Good homogeneity and construct validity have been demonstrated for the Indonesian version of the PES-NWI, nursing management can use it to measure the work environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Sitting on the fence: A qualitative study of perceptions regarding pelvic floor muscle training among pregnant women with urinary incontinence 坐在栅栏上:一项对尿失禁孕妇盆底肌肉训练认知的定性研究
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.005
Ling Chen, Sha Liu, Danli Zhang, Wenzhi Cai
{"title":"Sitting on the fence: A qualitative study of perceptions regarding pelvic floor muscle training among pregnant women with urinary incontinence","authors":"Ling Chen,&nbsp;Sha Liu,&nbsp;Danli Zhang,&nbsp;Wenzhi Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>To explore the perceptions of pregnant women with urinary incontinence toward pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Semi-structured personal interviews were used to collect data. Pregnant women with urinary incontinence and no contraindications to PFMT were recruited for semi-structured interviews in the Outpatient Department of Obstetrics in a Class A tertiary hospital in Shenzhen from October to November 2021. Purposive sampling was performed, and Braun &amp; Clarke thematic analysis was used for the data analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Sixteen pregnant women with urinary incontinence and a mean age of (30.81 ± 3.66) years participated in the interview. “Sitting on the fence” was the predominant theme acquired after analysis. Pregnant women had contradictory attitudes toward PFMT. A total of four themes and nine sub-themes have been extracted: “It is normal and does not really matter” (normalized urinary incontinence, insufficient attention to PFMT); “There is nothing I can do” (insufficient subjective motivations, limitation of objective conditions, lack of social support); “We have to take care of ourselves” (the increasing self-care awareness, emerging autonomous motivation to practice PFMT); “Training should be guaranteed” (requiring the guidance, suggestions, and surveillance of healthcare professionals; requiring the perceptive benefits).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>This study reveals varying attitudes towards PFMT among pregnant women with urinary incontinence. To better promote pregnant women’s engagement in PFMT, it is necessary to provide professional guidance, increase self-care awareness, improve social support, and emphasize the benefits of PFMT.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effectiveness of fit testing versus fit checking for healthcare workers respiratory protective equipment: A systematic review 卫生保健工作者呼吸防护装备的适合测试与适合检查的有效性:一项系统综述
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.011
Charlotte Goko , Elizabeth Forster , Matthew Mason , Peta-Anne Zimmerman
{"title":"Effectiveness of fit testing versus fit checking for healthcare workers respiratory protective equipment: A systematic review","authors":"Charlotte Goko ,&nbsp;Elizabeth Forster ,&nbsp;Matthew Mason ,&nbsp;Peta-Anne Zimmerman","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Respiratory protection is critical in healthcare to minimise the risk of airborne infections for healthcare workers (HCWs). It emphasizes the use of proper fitting of particulate filter respirators and equivalent respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to ensure a good facial seal. The systematic review aimed to compare the effectiveness of fit testing and fit checking for HCWs’ respiratory protective equipment.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A systematic review of the literature exploring RPE for HCWs to determine the effectiveness of fit-testing versus fit-checking from January 2003 to April 2022 was identified using CINAHL Complete via EBSCO Host, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, and MEDLINE via Ovid electronic databases, and grey literature. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42020213968).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Of the 561 articles identified in the search, 25 articles (22 quantitative studies and three guidelines) were included in this review. Overall, these studies suggest fit-testing as a method that is more effective, widely adopted, and reliable in assessing the effectiveness of RPE; however, a respiratory program should include both fit-testing and fit-checking to maximise effectiveness of the RPE. The COVID-19 epidemic highlighted a lack of knowledge among HCWs regarding fit-checking and fit-testing, and relevant education increased the effectiveness of respiratory equipment protection.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>It is imperative that both fit-testing and fit-checking is implemented in order to ensure HCW safety. It is recommended to integrate education, fit-testing and fit-checking into a comprehensive respiratory protective program run by trained fit-testers. There is also a need for practical testing methods that incorporate the clinical environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nurse-coordinated home-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with heart failure: A scoping review 心力衰竭患者的护士协调家庭心脏康复:范围综述
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.022
Tiantian Ruan, Mengqi Xu, Lingyan Zhu, Yuan Ding
{"title":"Nurse-coordinated home-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with heart failure: A scoping review","authors":"Tiantian Ruan,&nbsp;Mengqi Xu,&nbsp;Lingyan Zhu,&nbsp;Yuan Ding","doi":"10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.09.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study aimed to review and summarize the studies of nurse-coordinated home-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with heart failure.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The review was performed using Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework. A systematic search was conducted across eight databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, EBSCO, China Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, and Chinese Science and Technology Journals (CSTJ) Database, and Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, from inception to 30 April 2023. Articles relevant to the nurse-coordinated home-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with heart failure were included.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Eighteen studies were included in this review. These studies showed that nurses primarily focused on patient assessment, home-based cardiac rehabilitation planning and guidance, and follow-up. The studies also reported positive outcomes in patient safety, feasibility, and efficacy of the programs coordinated by nurses.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Home-based cardiac rehabilitation coordinated by nurses is beneficial to patients with heart failure. Future research will explore the potential of nurses in home-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with heart failure, determine optimal evaluation criteria, and formulate safe, effective, and economical rehabilitation programs suitable for the patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71762323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Refining core competencies of first-line nurse managers in the hospital context: A qualitative study 在医院环境中提炼一线护士管理者的核心能力:一项定性研究
IF 3.8 3区 医学
International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.08.001
J. Gunawan, Y. Aungsuroch, Mary L. Fisher, C. Marzilli, Nazliansyah, Ety Hastuti
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