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{"title":"Psycho-Emotional Aspects of Pregnant Women Diagnosed with a Rare Disease: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Celia Cortés-Martín, Juan Carlos Sánchez-García, Beatriz Piqueras-Sola, Jonathan Cortés-Martín, Andrés Reinoso-Cobo, Jose Manuel Martínez-Linares, Raquel Rodríguez-Blanque","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040245","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040245","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Psycho-emotional aspects as a cross-cutting theme have gained relevance and scientific interest in recent years. Pregnant women diagnosed with a rare disease constitute a vulnerable population, experiencing psycho-emotional challenges due to their specific circumstances. It is essential that this group is informed and receives the proper to manage the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges linked to their condition. <b>Objectives</b>: The aim of this review is to understand how the diagnosis of a rare disease affects the psycho-emotional aspects of a pregnant woman. <b>Methods</b>: The research question posed is how does the diagnosis of a rare disease affect the psycho-emotional aspects of a pregnant woman? This systematic review has been carried out following the PRISMA model and has been registered in PROSPERO with registration number CRD42024558523. A literature search was conducted in the databases of Scopus, PubMed, Cinahl, Scielo, and the Cochrane Library. Articles were selected on the basis of the following inclusion criteria: publication in the last twenty years and all languages. <b>Results</b>: In the end, 28 articles were selected. The main results highlight that there is a negative impact on the psycho-emotional level in these patients, altering aspects such as anxiety, stress, social rejection, and self-stigma. <b>Conclusion</b>: The role of nursing in addressing this psycho-emotional dimension as a mediator between families and other branches of the health sciences environment stands out.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3391-3406"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587449/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711211","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":"Higher and Middle Management Perspectives on Patient-Centered Care in an Oncology Setting: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Majeda A Al-Ruzzieh, Yahia M Al-Helih, Anas Haroun, Omar Ayaad","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040244","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patient center care (PCC) plays a crucial role in achieving the organizational and patient outcomes. Literature suggests that PCC enhance patient's adherence to treatment, lower the cost of health care organization. This study aimed explore the higher and middle managers' perceptions of patient-centered care (PCC) in an oncology setting, identify the PCC implementation challenges in the oncology setting, and understand the role of managers in facilitating PCC within the oncology context.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sampling involved the use of the purposive sampling technique on 17 middle managers and 6 upper managers who had been working in an oncology setting. The six-step thematic analysis method was used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The interviews identified six main themes and seventeen subthemes: \"comprehensive care, partnership, and informed decision-making\", \"infrastructure and support systems\", \"leadership influence on patient-centered care\", \"cultural and operational barriers\", \"perceived outcomes\", and \"strategies to enhance PCC in oncology\". The subthemes of comprehensive care included fostering partnerships and enabling informed decisions. The infrastructure and support systems encompassed educational empowerment and service integration. Leadership influence highlighted the role of elevating awareness, providing organizational support, and promoting comprehensive care. The cultural and operational barriers addressed the challenges faced in implementation. The perceived outcomes focused on the results of patient-centered care, while strategies to enhance PCC in oncology provided actionable insights for improvement. This provides a comprehensive understanding of the perceptions of middle and higher managers on patient-centered care (PCC) in oncology settings. It identifies key challenges in PCC implementation, highlights the critical role of managers in facilitating PCC, and offers actionable strategies for enhancing PCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3378-3390"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587424/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711064","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":"Perceptions of Long COVID Patients Regarding Health Assistance: Insights from a Qualitative Study in Spain.","authors":"Maria Leopolda Moratalla-Cebrian, Irene Marcilla-Toribio, Carlos Berlanga-Macias, Ana Perez-Moreno, Maria Garcia-Martinez, Maria Martinez-Andres","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040243","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040243","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigates the perceptions of Long COVID patients in Spain regarding the healthcare they receive to identify demands and areas for improvement.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach, the study included 27 participants selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data were collected via online semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings reveal three key themes: (i) health status and challenges in healthcare during the initial COVID-19 infection; (ii) perceptions about healthcare as Long COVID patients; and (iii) demand for and aspects of improving quality of healthcare. The participants, predominantly women (66.67%) with a median age of 51 years, experienced symptoms that they generally perceived as severe, although only 14.81% required hospitalization. The participants reported initial self-management of symptoms at home, which was influenced by familial responsibilities and hospital overcrowding, and the persistence of a wide range of Long COVID symptoms that significantly impacted their daily lives. Satisfaction with healthcare services varied, with frustrations over systemic inefficiencies and long waiting times.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study highlights the need for timely access to medical care, comprehensive and empathetic healthcare services, and specialized Long COVID units. The results emphasize the importance of patient-centered approaches and multidisciplinary care to address the complex nature of Long COVID effectively. These findings provide crucial insights for improving healthcare protocols and systems to better support Long COVID patients. This study was prospectively registered with the Ethics Committee for Research on Medicines of the Albacete Integrated Health Care Management System (registry) on 22 February 2022 with registration number 2022/001.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3361-3377"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587481/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711189","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":"Organizational Rigidity and Demands: A Qualitative Study on Nursing Work in Complex Organizations.","authors":"Julia van Kraaij, Frits van Merode, Emma Lenssen, Hester Vermeulen, Catharina van Oostveen, Rn Blend Consortium","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040242","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040242","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>The nursing work environment is a critical element in healthcare delivery and a strong predictor of both patient and nurse outcomes. Understanding the complexity and multifaceted nature of this environment is essential for improving nursing practices and optimizing healthcare systems. This study aimed to gain insights into the perceived characteristics of the nursing work environment, considering it as a complex and multifaceted system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative research approach was employed, involving 42 semi-structured interviews with 43 nurses and managers from academic, teaching, and general hospitals in The Netherlands. Data were collected between July 2020 and August 2021 through convenience sampling. Thematic coding was conducted to identify key patterns and themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed that nurses demonstrated flexibility and a strong commitment to high-quality care, despite grappling with rigorous organizational tasks and processes. Four key themes emerged: (1) direct patient care as a standard feature of nursing work; (2) nurses' flexibility for hospital productivity; (3) interdependencies, which decrease autonomous nursing practices; and (4) organizational structures that determine how nurses can shape their work. Nurses found it difficult to balance direct care with broader tasks due to organizational rigidity, revealing a gap between ideal nursing practices and daily reality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlighted the challenges within the nursing work environment, particularly in balancing direct care with organizational demands. Addressing this gap between ideal nursing practice and reality requires a systems approach. This includes autonomous practices, supportive management, and flexible structures, allowing nurses to shape their work and enhance job satisfaction and care quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3346-3360"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711169","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":"Developing Risk Assessment Items of Treatment Interruption Among Vietnamese Patients with Tuberculosis in Japanese DOTS-A Quantitative and Qualitative Survey Using the Delphi Method.","authors":"Reiko Mori, Kae Shiratani","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040240","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The number of foreign-born patients with tuberculosis (TB) has been increasing in Japan, and the number of Vietnamese patients was the highest in 2019. Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases after coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). As the prevalence of TB varies widely globally, measures must be tailored to local characteristics. The Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS) short-course was introduced by the World Health Organization as a global strategy to overcome these challenges. The purpose of this study is to develop an original risk assessment for treatment interruption for Vietnamese patients with TB to be used in Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS), a tuberculosis control measure.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The researchers adopted the Delphi method. Public health nurses of mid-career or above (<i>n</i> = 15) who had conducted DOTS for several Vietnamese patients with TB were selected and surveyed about the content and surface validities of the draft risk assessment items for treatment interruption. The survey was conducted three times. The quantification of content validity and the review and modification of responses regarding each item were analyzed by the researchers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results identified the following risk categories: \"physical characteristics\", \"background of life during residence\", \"treatment environment\", \"understanding tuberculosis and disease acceptance\", and \"cultural and value trends\".</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results suggest the need to provide support for tuberculosis recovery from various perspectives, including the living environment of Vietnamese patients with TB, their social environment in Japan, and the culture and values of their country of birth and upbringing.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3310-3327"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587446/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142710204","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":"Current Practice and Perspectives on Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy in Patients with Primary Antibody Deficiency Among Specialized Nurses in Poland.","authors":"Dorota Mizera, Radosław Dziedzic, Anna Drynda, Aleksandra Matyja-Bednarczyk, Agnieszka Padjas, Magdalena Celińska-Löwenhoff, Bogdan Jakieła, Stanisława Bazan-Socha","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040238","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) encompass various congenital disorders, resulting in immunity defects and recurrent infections. Home-based subcutaneous immunoglobulin replacement therapy (scIgRT) is the best treatment option for those with primary antibody deficiency (PAD). However, the lack of standardized procedures in patient training remains a challenge. Our study investigates nurses' practice and perspectives, aiming to identify areas for improvement in at-home scIgRT practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We prepared a structured survey regarding scIgRT, including needle choice experience and perception of adverse events, and distributed it among qualified nurses involved in patient training and scIgRT supervising.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included 56 nurses with a median age of 50 years. Among them, 67.9% represented adult care providers, while 32.1% supervised IgRT in children. Most respondents (83.9%) used the classic or assisted with hyaluronidase scIgRT preparations. Single-channel needles were administered most commonly (85.7%). The needle length was mostly chosen solely by a nurse (57.1%) or in cooperation with the patient (23.2%). Next, 9 mm and 12 mm needles were used most often (92.9% and 78.6%, respectively). As expected, the 6 mm needle was more frequently applied for children compared to adults (<i>n</i> = 16, 88.9% vs. <i>n</i> = 11, 28.9%, <i>p</i> < 0.001), while 12 mm was primarily used in adults (<i>n</i> = 35, 92.1% vs. <i>n</i> = 9, 50.0%, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Visual skin fold assessment was the basis for the needle selection (58.9%), followed by the injection site rule (26.8%) or a choice between two available needle types for thinner or thicker patients (25.0%). Results of this survey indicate that, according to nurses' opinions presented in this survey, the needle length could be associated with local scIgRT adverse events, such as side needle leakage or local burning. Yet, it was likely unrelated to general adverse signs, such as headaches or dizziness. Most respondents (66.1%) indicated that, even if local adverse events occur, patients are reluctant to change scIgRT preparation or needle length. Most participants (69.6%) reported that the optimal administration technique needs to be discussed with the patient before and during scIgRT.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study sheds light on scIgRT practice in Poland, emphasizing deficiency in needle selection technique. Future research should focus on standardized training and advanced needle selection procedures on patient outcomes, investigating the correlation between needle strategies and adverse events, as well as the effectiveness of scIgRT.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3280-3290"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587484/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711299","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":"Academic and Employment Preferences of Nursing Students at the University of Las Palmas of Gran Canaria: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Andrea Ramos-Ramos, Claudio Alberto Rodríguez-Suárez, Candelaria de la Merced Díaz-González, José Verdú-Soriano, Miriam Berenguer-Pérez, Héctor González-de la Torre","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040241","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>It is well known that there are differences in the academic and employment preferences of nursing students once they have completed their undergraduate studies in nursing. These preferences are largely influenced by students' affinity for certain thematic areas over others. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify the employment and academic preferences of third- and fourth-year Nursing Degree students at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional, descriptive observational study was conducted among nursing students across three campuses of the ULPGC (Canary Islands, Spain). An online questionnaire was used to collect various sociodemographic and academic variables, as well as preferences across ten thematic areas. Descriptive and bivariate inferential analyses were performed, along with a correlation analysis among the areas.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The areas of highest preference were \"Emergency Nursing\", \"General Nursing\", and \"Family and Community Nursing\". The areas of lowest preference were \"Other Areas (teaching, management, research)\", \"Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing\", and \"Geriatric Nursing\". Three clusters of closely correlated areas were identified: cluster 1 (Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, Emergency and Emergency Nursing and Operating Theatre and Anaesthesia Nursing), cluster 2 (Obstetric-Gynaecological Nursing-Midwifery, Paediatric Nursing and Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing) and cluster 3 (remaining areas). A significant proportion of students expressed intentions to pursue postgraduate studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Strategies should be implemented to enhance students' preferences in the areas of \"Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing\" and \"Geriatric Nursing\", which are areas where there is a high demand for nurses. It is also necessary to increase their interest in research, management, and teaching. This study was not registered.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3328-3345"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587454/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711260","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":"Unveiling the Burden: A Six-Year Retrospective Analysis of Pressure Ulcer Epidemiology in a ICU.","authors":"Sofia Vieira, António Mostardinha, Paulo Alves","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040239","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study describes the epidemiological changes in pressure ulcers (PUs) in a Portuguese intensive care unit (ICU) from January 2017 to June 2023, characterizes critically ill patients with PUs, identifies specific risk factors, and assesses the effectiveness of implemented preventive measures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted, analyzing records of ICU patients with PUs during the specified period. Data were extracted from the institution's Global Risk Management application and the ICU's electronic PU registry. The study included patients with ICU stays longer than 24 h and excluded those with ineligible clinical records or incomplete characterization data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 3816 evaluated patients, 257 developed a total of 345 PUs, averaging 1.4 PUs per patient. The average PU prevalence rate was 6.81%, with the highest prevalence in 2020 (11.0%) and the lowest in 2022 (3.48%). The average incidence rate was 3.76%, peaking at 5.71% in 2020 and declining to 2.54% in 2023. The sacrum and heels were the most commonly affected areas, with Category 2 PUs being the most frequent. Key intrinsic risk factors included systemic diseases and sensory deficits, with pressure identified as a significant extrinsic factor. Preventive measures focused on risk assessment and pressure control.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study reveals a PU prevalence of 6.81% and an average incidence of 3.76%, underscoring the need for enhanced preventive strategies, especially in anatomical areas like the sacrum and heels. It emphasizes the importance of personalized assessments, continuous education for nursing staff, and a multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes and care quality in the ICU.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3291-3309"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587432/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711359","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 Practices and Perspectives in Managing Coronary Heart Disease Patients: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Setyowati Setyowati, Aria Wahyuni, Hananto Adriantoro, Kasiyah Junus, Eric Umar, Nelsensius Klau Fauk, Hidayat Arifin","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040237","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: Self-care experiences and understanding of coronary heart disease (CHD) play a pivotal role in the management of CHD and can contribute to positive health outcomes. This qualitative study aimed to explore the views and experiences of CHD patients, their families, and Indigenous leaders about self-care practices of CHD. <b>Methods</b>: A qualitative design employing semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion was used. Employing purposive sampling, 49 respondents, comprising 30 patients, 10 family members, and 9 Indigenous leaders, were recruited and interviewed from April to September 2022. The data were analyzed using content analysis. <b>Results</b>: Five major categories were constructed: (1) inadequate knowledge and early symptom identification; (2) self-care activities for physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; (3) family and kinship support for self-care efforts; (4) barriers to self-care including physical, psychological, and access issues; and (5) health improvement expectations based on culturally sensitive health education. <b>Conclusions</b>: The study reveals significant gaps in knowledge about CHD and the identification of early symptoms among patients, families, and Indigenous leaders. Despite efforts to meet physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, self-care is hindered by various barriers, including limited access to healthcare and entrenched habits. The support from family and kinship systems is crucial for self-care. Participants expressed a strong desire for culturally tailored health education and better health control to improve heart health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3264-3279"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587416/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711302","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":"Validation of ELPO-PT: A Risk Assessment Scale for Surgical Positioning Injuries in the Portuguese Context.","authors":"Andreia Salvini, Elsa Silva, Carmen Passos, Tânia Manuel, Camila Moraes, Clementina Sousa, Paulo Alves","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040236","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040236","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>Surgical procedures carry inherent risks, including injuries from surgical positioning, which impact patient safety and healthcare quality. An instrument to assess and prevent these injuries is essential. This study aimed to validate and culturally adapt the ELPO-PT for the Portuguese population to ensure its applicability and effectiveness in assessing the risk of injury from surgical positioning.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A validation study was conducted with 126 adult patients undergoing surgical procedures at a central hospital in northern Portugal. Statistical analyses, including the calculation of Cronbach's alpha coefficient, assessed the internal reliability of the scale. Additionally, sensitivity and specificity analyses evaluated the ELPO-PT's diagnostic accuracy in identifying patients at risk of developing positioning-related injuries.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The validation showed a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.782, indicating reasonable internal reliability. Sensitivity analysis revealed an 85% accuracy rate in identifying patients at risk of positioning injuries, while specificity analysis demonstrated a 90% accuracy rate for patients not at risk.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The ELPO-PT is a valid and reliable instrument for aiding nurses in clinical decision-making, with significant sensitivity and specificity in identifying the risk of positioning-related injuries, including pressure ulcers, in adult patients during the intraoperative period. Its implementation is expected to be beneficial in healthcare settings, contributing to the prevention of complications associated with surgical positioning.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3242-3263"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587418/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711362","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}