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{"title":"The Impact of Person-Centered Care Indicators on Care Strain Among Care Aides in Long-Term Care Homes in New Brunswick: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Patricia Morris, Jennifer Moore, Rose McCloskey, Karen Furlong","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15050140","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15050140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Person-centered care (PCC) approaches are widely recognized for improving the quality of life of residents living with dementia in long-term care (LTC). However, residents are only one part of the care dyad, and it remains unclear whether PCC also impacts nursing care aides in similarly adventitious ways. Care aides in this context experience significant care strain, which refers to the physical, emotional, and psychological burden experienced by caregivers. While PCC approaches are promoted as the best approach for supporting residents living with dementia, there is limited research on whether their implementation also impacts care aides. This study examined potential associations between organization-level PCC indicators and care strain among nursing care aides who work with residents living with dementia in LTC homes in New Brunswick, Canada. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional survey design was used to explore the relationship between PCC approaches and care strain. Care strain was measured using the strain in dementia care scale, including the daily emotions subscale. A modified version of the Dementia Policy Questionnaire assessed the extent to which PCC approaches were implemented in participants' workplaces. Descriptive statistics characterized the sample, and multivariable regression analyses examined associations between PCC indicators and care strain, adjusting for demographic factors. <b>Results:</b> Twenty-eight participants completed both measures. Overall, participants reported high levels of care strain but also high levels of positive daily emotions. Findings partially supported the hypothesis that PCC indicators were associated with lower care strain and more positive daily emotions. Certain PCC indicators, such as structured education and ethical support, appeared particularly beneficial. Implications for Practice: Strengthening PCC practices-especially through hands-on training and ethical support-may help reduce care strain and enhance care aides' emotional well-being. LTC facilities that prioritize these strategies over policy implementation alone may improve both staff well-being and quality of care for residents.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12114448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Satisfaction and Self-Confidence of Moroccan Nursing Students in Simulation-Based Learning and Their Associations with Simulation Design Characteristics and Educational Practices.","authors":"Hicham Blaak, Abdelmajid Lkoul, Hayat Iziki, Abdelhadi El Haddaouy, Ahmed Kharabch, Rachid Razine, Lahcen Belyamani, Majdouline Obtel","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15050138","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15050138","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Nursing students must be able to enter clinical practice as safe, accurate, competent, and compassionate professionals. <b>Objectives:</b> The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of simulation training on the satisfaction and self-confidence of undergraduate nursing students. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted among 151 students enrolled in the third semester of nursing. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising three instruments: SSSCL, SDS, and EPQ. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between satisfaction and self-confidence. Multiple linear regression was conducted to assess the influence of simulation design and various educational practices on students' satisfaction and self-confidence. <b>Results:</b> The results revealed high mean scores for satisfaction (4.41 ± 0.40) and self-confidence (4.50 ± 0.36). A moderate, significant positive correlation was found between self-confidence and satisfaction (r = 0.579, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Furthermore, various learning methods (B = 0.112, <i>p</i> = 0.037, 95% CI [0.007; 0.217]) and objectives/information clarity (B = 0.175, <i>p</i> = 0.040, 95% CI [0.008; 0.342]) had a significant positive effect on satisfaction. Similarly, active learning (B = 0.146, <i>p</i> = 0.020, 95% CI [0.023; 0.268]) and feedback (B = 0.154, <i>p</i> = 0.035, 95% CI [0.011; 0.297]) had a significant positive effect on self-confidence. <b>Conclusions:</b> This study confirms that simulation-based training effectively boosts nursing students' satisfaction and self-confidence, supporting its integration as a key component of nursing education to better prepare them for clinical challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12114241/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-Care in Palliative Healthcare Professionals: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Andrea Bovero, Maria Federica Spada, Alessandra Loreta Cito, Alexa Victoria Pidinchedda, Chiara Tosi, Sara Carletto","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15050139","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15050139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: Self-care strategies enhance well-being and facilitate coping with emotional distress, particularly for palliative care professionals dealing with end-of-life issues. This study aimed to explore self-care practices among healthcare professionals working in palliative care settings by analyzing their perceptions and reflections. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 36 palliative care professionals participated in one of four focus group discussions on the topic of self-care. The discussions were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. <b>Results</b>: Participants identified several self-care strategies as the most effective and the most frequently used, including lifestyle and emotional coping techniques. The meaning of self-care and its functions were delineated. Participants also identified factors that either facilitate or hinder self-care and discussed its impact on team well-being. Not all participants had received professional self-care training, and some struggled to identify their own strategies. However, participation in the focus group discussions was perceived as beneficial for improving work dynamics, group cohesion, communication, and freedom of expression. <b>Conclusions</b>: The positive feedback from the focus groups suggests that they are a valuable tool for fostering further discussions on self-care. The study recommends increasing the implementation of self-care strategies and professional training to enhance the well-being of palliative care professionals, their teams, and the patients they care for.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12113891/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mixed Reality in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Benefits and Challenges.","authors":"Laura Guillen-Aguinaga, Esperanza Rayón-Valpuesta, Sara Guillen-Aguinaga, Blanca Rodriguez-Diaz, Rocio Montejo, Rosa Alas-Brun, Enrique Aguinaga-Ontoso, Luc Onambele, Miriam Guillen-Aguinaga, Francisco Guillen-Grima, Ines Aguinaga-Ontoso","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15050137","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15050137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Nursing Schools are incorporating Mixed Reality (MR) into student training to enable them to confront challenging or infrequently encountered scenarios in their practice and ensure their preparedness. This systematic review evaluates the benefits and challenges of implementing MR in nursing curricula. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> A search was conducted in PubMed, WOS, Scopus, Embase, and CINAHL for studies published between 2011 and 2023. The search strategy used was \"(nurses OR nurse OR nursing) AND mixed reality AND simulation\". Inclusion criteria required that studies focus on undergraduate nursing students and be written in English or Spanish. Exclusion criteria included reviews, bibliometric studies, and articles that did not separately report undergraduate nursing student results. Quality was evaluated with the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A meta-analysis was conducted on studies with control groups to compare MR's effectiveness against traditional teaching methods. <b>Results:</b> Thirty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. MR was widely used to improve clinical judgment, patient safety, technical skill acquisition, and student confidence. The meta-analysis found that MR reduced anxiety (Cohen's d = -0.73, <i>p</i> < 0.001). However, its impact on knowledge acquisition and skill development was inconsistent. There was no improvement over traditional methods (<i>p</i> = 0.466 and <i>p</i> = 0.840). Despite positive qualitative findings, methodological variability, small sample sizes, and publication bias contributed to mixed quantitative results. The main challenges were cybersickness, usability, high costs, and limited institutional access to MR technology. <b>Conclusions:</b> Although MR can help nursing education by decreasing students' anxiety, its efficacy remains inconclusive. Future research should use larger, randomized controlled trials to validate MR's role in nursing education.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12113701/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rare and Undiagnosed Disease: A Learning Program for Nurses and Midwives.","authors":"Sue Baker, Kaila Stevens, Dale Pugh","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15050136","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep15050136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper presents a newly developed online learning program currently designed to meet the learning objectives of nurses and midwives and rare and undiagnosed disease. <b>Background/Objectives:</b> This paper will also introduce the Global Nursing Network for Rare Disease and its role and commitment in supporting nurses and midwives in the identification of rare disease and the delivery of appropriate care and interventions to care for people living with rare and undiagnosed disease. Globally, nurses and midwives are often the first healthcare provider a patient will engage with. Combined with the estimated 300 million living with a rare disease across the globe, nurses and midwives are well positioned when assessing patients to have adequate awareness and suspicion to consider the presence and impact of rare disease. To enable this awareness and knowledge to ensure timely assessment and referrals, specific knowledge is required. There is a current paucity of learning programs about rare and undiagnosed disease specifically for nurses and midwives. <b>Methods:</b> The proposed learning program comprises seven modules designed to address the learning needs of novice to expert nurses and midwives from across the globe. Increased knowledge will in turn increase awareness and confidence to inform decision-making for patients presenting with undiagnosed signs and symptoms by 'thinking rare'. <b>Results:</b> The proposed learning program comprises seven modules and a number of individual lessons which will be suitable for the needs of novice to expert nurses and midwives from across the globe.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12114056/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nursing Complexity and Health Literacy as Determinants of Patient Outcomes: A Prospective One-Year Multicenter Cohort Study.","authors":"Antonello Cocchieri, Elena Cristofori, Mario Cesare Nurchis, Nursing And Public Health Group, Gianfranco Damiani, Manuele Cesare","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15040135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15040135","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives:</b> Although nursing complexity and health literacy (HL) are critical determinants of patient outcomes, their combined impact on mortality, hospital re-admissions, and emergency department (ED) visits remains poorly understood. This study aims to measure nursing complexity and HL in hospitalized patients, examine their interaction, and analyze their impacts on mortality, hospital re-admissions, and ED visits over a one-year follow-up period. <b>Methods:</b> Adult patients from two hospital centers were enrolled, excluding those with stays under two days or cognitive impairments. Data were collected at baseline to assess nursing complexity (measured according to the number of nursing diagnoses assigned to patients within 24 h from hospital admission) and HL (assessed using the Single-Item Literacy Screener, SILS). Patients were followed during a 12-month follow-up period to track mortality, hospital re-admissions, and ED visits. Latent class analysis classified patients into distinct nursing complexity and HL profiles. Survival analyses and Cox proportional hazard models were used to evaluate the relationships between variables. <b>Results:</b> At baseline, among the 2667 enrolled patients, 55.9% were classified as having high nursing complexity, and 32% had inadequate HL. High nursing complexity was associated with lower HL (r = 0.384; <i>p</i> < 0.001). During follow-up, 387 patients (14.5%) were lost. Of the remaining sample, mortality occurred in 8.3% of the patients, hospital re-admissions in 27.2%, and ED visits in 16.8%. Nursing complexity was significantly associated with higher mortality (HR: 1.84, adjusted HR: 1.81), but not with hospital re-admissions or ED visits. The patients with inadequate HL (32%) had increased risks of mortality (HR: 11.21, adjusted HR: 7.75), hospital re-admissions (HR: 3.61, adjusted HR: 3.58), and ED visits (HR: 20.78, adjusted HR: 14.45). The patients with both high nursing complexity and inadequate HL had the highest mortality risk and the lowest 12-month survival rate (75%; 95% CI: 71.1-79.1%; <i>p</i> < 0.001). <b>Conclusions:</b> This study demonstrates that both high nursing complexity and inadequate HL independently and jointly contribute to adverse patient outcomes. Interventions targeting HL and supporting patients with high nursing complexity could reduce risks, enhance care, and improve patient survival. While these findings underscore the critical role of both factors in patient outcomes, the limitations include this study's single-country setting and reliance on a single-item HL measure. Future research should validate these findings in broader healthcare contexts and integrate multidimensional HL assessments for a more comprehensive evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12029856/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Rehabilitation of Women Who Have Had a Mastectomy.","authors":"Rogério Ferreira, Carla Jeronimo, Ana Mira, André Pereira, Soraia Serrano, Maria Fatima Marques, Cristina Lavareda Baixinho, César Fonseca, Luis Sousa","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15040133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15040133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Breast cancer is one of the main causes of mortality among women, and mastectomy has a significant effect on the body image, sexuality and psychology of women. The aim of postmastectomy rehabilitation is to improve functionality, minimize complications and promote well-being and quality of life. <b>Objectives</b>: This study aimed to understand the role of nurses specializing in rehabilitation nursing in the rehabilitation of women who have had a mastectomy. <b>Methods</b>: This was a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study. The participants included seven nurses specializing in rehabilitation nursing who provided structured narratives about their experiences and care strategies in the rehabilitation of women who have had a mastectomy. The interviews were analyzed by thematic categorization via content analysis. <b>Results</b>: Three main categories emerged: the meaning of care, professional intervention strategies and health gains. Care is seen as a developmental and person-centered experience, with a focus on preventing complications. The interventions prioritize personalized projects, emotional support and self-care training. <b>Conclusions</b>: The rehabilitation of women postmastectomy depends on a holistic and individualized approach centered on the person through emotional and functional support. Rehabilitation interventions improve the functionality, quality of life and autonomy of women and are essential for preventing complications and promoting the acceptance of new health conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12029799/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144033446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Care Plan Writing in Nursing Education: Challenges, Competence, and Clinical Preparedness.","authors":"Florence Mei Fung Wong","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15040134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15040134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Care plans are a critical tool in nursing education because they enhance clinical competence; however, undergraduate students often face challenges in writing them effectively, which can impact their readiness for clinical practice. While existing research predominantly focuses on care plans within specific clinical contexts, little is known about how students experience the learning process and how these experiences shape their professional development. <b>Objectives</b>: This study aimed to explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students in writing care plans to understand the impact on their clinical competence and identify strategies for improvement. <b>Design</b>: A qualitative phenomenological study utilizing focus group interviews was conducted. <b>Methods:</b> Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted with 15 undergraduate nursing students in six focus groups. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method to identify key themes. <b>Results:</b> Four main themes emerged: (1) enhancement and integration of knowledge and skills, (2) initiative learning and motivation, (3) adequate support and feedback from tutors, and (4) difficulties in transitioning from classroom learning to clinical practice. The findings highlight that care plan writing enhances students' competence in patient care, with positive learning attitudes and tutor feedback playing crucial roles. However, students encounter difficulties in applying theoretical knowledge to complex clinical scenarios, particularly in prioritizing interventions and managing time effectively. <b>Conclusions:</b> Writing care plans not only fosters personal and professional development but also enhances students' clinical competence, preparing them for real-world practice. Nurse tutors are encouraged to promote consistent practice in care plan writing, provide timely feedback, and share clinical experiences to support students' learning. These findings underscore the need to reframe care plans as developmental tools rather than mere tasks for clinical transition, ultimately enhancing the quality of patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12030564/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health and Social Care Professionals' Experience of Psychological Safety Within Their Occupational Setting: A Thematic Synthesis Review.","authors":"Nicola Peddie, Josephine Hoegh, Gemma Rice, Shruti Shetty, Aoife Ure, Nicola Cogan","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15040131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15040131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> Psychological safety (PS) is essential for health and social care professionals (HSCPs) working in high-stress environments. While much of the existing research focuses on PS within teams, less is known about HSCPs' lived experiences across diverse health and social care settings. This scoping review aims to synthesise the qualitative literature on PS, identifying key barriers and enablers to its development in health and social care workplaces. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic search was conducted across MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, covering a 20-year period (2004-2024). Eligible studies included primary qualitative research exploring HSCPs' experiences of PS. Screening and data extraction were managed using Rayyan. An inductive thematic synthesis approach was applied to identify key patterns in the data. <b>Results:</b> The review identified several enablers and barriers to PS. The main enablers included (1) feeling safe within the team and (2) personal factors, which encompassed professional skills, experience, social support, and self-care. Conversely, key barriers were identified: (1) the normalisation of traumatic incidents, (2) unsupportive team and management structures, (3) organisational constraints, and (4) a lack of knowledge and training on PS. <b>Conclusions:</b> Understanding the enablers and barriers of PS is critical for improving workplace culture, resilience, and wellbeing among HSCPs. These findings provide a foundation for future research and interventions aimed at strengthening PS at individual, team, and organisational levels across diverse health and social care settings. The results also offer valuable insights for informing policies and practice to ultimately enhance both staff wellbeing and patient care quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12029826/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Why Go to the Psychiatric Hospital? The Experiences of People Living with Mental Disorders Hospitalized Multiple Times in One Year: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Patrick Martino, Michael Saraga, Jérôme Dubuis, Milja Kovacevic","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15040132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15040132","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Recent trends in public psychiatry have resulted in increasingly shorter hospital stays. In parallel, a number of patients seem to require frequent rehospitalization. Several studies have examined the subject of rehospitalization in psychiatry from a quantitative point of view, but little qualitative literature exists on patients' experiences. <b>Objectives</b>: This qualitative study, conducted in a Swiss university hospital, explores the lived experiences of patients who are hospitalized multiple times within a year. <b>Methods</b>: Using criterion-based purposive sampling, we conducted 20 semi-structured interviews. <b>Results</b>: Our findings show that patients explain their return to the hospital either by external factors, such as social and housing difficulties, or by their state of suffering and the sense of security that the hospital can offer them. From their perspective, hospitalizations are not always failures but can also meet a specific need for safety and stabilization. <b>Conclusions</b>: This study highlights the importance of better understanding the needs of frequently hospitalized patients to optimize their care, while also emphasizing the value of exploring their lived experiences through qualitative research.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12029625/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144033115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}