Revista CuidartePub Date : 2025-10-07eCollection Date: 2025-09-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.4878
Jhan Carlos Manuel Fernández-Delgado, Francisca Edita Diaz-Villanueva, Carlos Jesus Canova-Barrios, Felipe Machuca-Contreras, Maria Kappes, Eman Sameh AbdElhay
{"title":"Silent victims: risk factors associated with school violence in Peruvian adolescents.","authors":"Jhan Carlos Manuel Fernández-Delgado, Francisca Edita Diaz-Villanueva, Carlos Jesus Canova-Barrios, Felipe Machuca-Contreras, Maria Kappes, Eman Sameh AbdElhay","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4878","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.4878","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>School violence is a global and complex problem.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Identify the types of school violence and their associated factors in Peruvian adolescents.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted. Two self-administered instruments were administered to 253 adolescents selected through stratified random sampling from the first to fifth grade of secondary school at a Peruvian public institution in 2024. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with school violence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Verbal violence (63.24%) and psychological violence (54.94%) were the most prevalent, while physical violence (37.55%) and sexual violence (3.95%) were less frequent. The most influential factors were individual (75.49%), social (62.87%), and family (56.13%) factors, whereas community (35.56%), cultural (35.97%), and school (43.10%) factors had less influence. Bivariate analysis revealed significant associations between school violence and sex (p = 0.03), family type (p = 0.02), socioeconomic status (p = 0.01), and area of residence (p = 0.03). Multivariate analysis found an association between individual, family, and social factors and school violence, specifically with verbal and psychological violence.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>These findings confirm the central role of personal, social, and family dynamics in shaping experiences of school violence. Addressing only school-related factors may be insufficient; interventions should also target adolescents' interpersonal environments to achieve long-term impact.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>School violence is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon. Comprehensive intervention strategies are recommended, not only to reduce violence but also to promote positive school climates that support learning and emotional well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4878"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12834521/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147277365","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}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2025-10-03eCollection Date: 2025-09-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.4747
Diana Carolina Sanchez, Lorena Lisbeth Talero, Jose Ferney Mejia-Duarte, Alejandra Mendoza-Monsalve, Maricel Licht-Ardila, Alexandra Hurtado-Ortiz
{"title":"Geographic information systems for occupational cancer surveillance: a scoping review.","authors":"Diana Carolina Sanchez, Lorena Lisbeth Talero, Jose Ferney Mejia-Duarte, Alejandra Mendoza-Monsalve, Maricel Licht-Ardila, Alexandra Hurtado-Ortiz","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4747","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.4747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are key tools for managing spatial data and understanding the determinants of occupational cancer.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the applications, advantages, and limitations of GIS in the surveillance of occupational cancer.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>: A systematic scoping review was conducted using PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Bireme databases, following the Population, Context, and Concept (PCC) framework outlined in the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodological guidelines and the PRISMA ScR. A semi-automated process supported by Rayyan® software was employed for study selection. The variables identified were transferred to a spreadsheet for qualitative analysis and synthesis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 55 articles were included, addressing various cancer types and exposure to industrial emissions and potentially carcinogenic pollutants. The most commonly used GIS, spatial analysis methodologies, and the main advantages and limitations of their use were identified in monitoring morbidity and mortality, equity, timeliness, coverage, and access to health services, as well as in modeling environmental agents.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>GIS advance cancer research by integrating and analyzing diverse datasets, mapping cases, and identifying risk factors. Challenges include data accuracy, incomplete records, and omission of socioeconomic variables. Despite limitations, GIS support cancer surveillance, occupational health policies, and prevention plans.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>GIS are valuable tools for cancer surveillance, as they improve understanding of the geographic patterns of exposure and associated variables, providing critical insights for public policy formulation, healthcare planning, and preventive strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4747"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12834529/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147277357","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}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2025-09-26eCollection Date: 2025-09-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.4939
Javier Rojas-Avila, Alejandra Ximena Araya, Nicole Pinilla Carrasco
{"title":"Social Frailty in Older People: A Concept Analysis.","authors":"Javier Rojas-Avila, Alejandra Ximena Araya, Nicole Pinilla Carrasco","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4939","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Social frailty is a multidimensional concept that includes general and social resources, activities, and the fulfillment of needs; understanding and assessing it helps guide interventions for older adults.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To clarify the concept of social frailty in older adults to improve its application in research, clinical practice, and education.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The Walker and Avant method was used to analyze social frailty in older adults, following stages such as concept selection, purpose definition, identification of uses, attributes, and related cases. Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and CINAHL, along with manual searches of references and dictionaries.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Social frailty in older adults is primarily defined as the loss of social resources, reduced ability to meet basic social needs, and diminished participation in meaningful activities such as maintaining close relationships, engaging in volunteering, having an occupation (paid or unpaid), and participating in religious or community activities. Factors such as loneliness, isolation, and lack of social support are associated with negative health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Social frailty must be addressed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Health professionals should play an active role in identifying social frailty and implementing community-based strategies, psychosocial programs, and support networks that strengthen inclusion and social connection, thereby contributing to the prevention of functional and emotional decline.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Social frailty impacts the physical, mental, and emotional health of older adults, underscoring the importance of inclusive, preventive, and care-centered policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4939"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12654292/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640680","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}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2025-09-12eCollection Date: 2025-09-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.4665
Daniel Minte-Valderrama, Valentina Silva-Zurita, Camila Alvarado-Salfate, Jenifer Villa-Velásquez, Miguel Valencia-Contrera, Flérida Rivera-Rojas
{"title":"Healthcare attention and access for deaf individuals: a phenomenological study.","authors":"Daniel Minte-Valderrama, Valentina Silva-Zurita, Camila Alvarado-Salfate, Jenifer Villa-Velásquez, Miguel Valencia-Contrera, Flérida Rivera-Rojas","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4665","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In Chile, access to health care for deaf individuals faces communication and legal barriers.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To reveal the experiences of deaf people from a southern province of Chile regarding their health care access between February 2022 and February 2023.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted with deaf individuals who had accessed health services in the past year. Semi-structured personal interviews were conducted with the support of Chilean Sign Language interpreters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants aged 24 to 30 reported communication difficulties with health personnel, exacerbated by the lack of interpreters or facilitators trained in sign language, forcing them to rely on third parties and technological aids.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The barriers identified in health care access align with existing literature; however, the limited number of studies on the Chilean context restricts local comparisons.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings highlight access barriers and issues in health care delivery, impacting care quality. Key challenges include improving physical spaces, communication strategies, health literacy, training, and culturally competent care.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4665"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12654279/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640614","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":"School nursing in children's health from a holistic perspective.","authors":"Ivone Tatiana Brito Jiménez, Julieth Karina Brito Jiménez, Carolina Elena Cortina Navarro","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4668","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4668"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12551433/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640640","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}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2025-09-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.4933
Víctor Alfonso Benítez Rodríguez, Tirso Duran-Badillo, Jesus Alejandro Guerra Ordoñez, Xochitl Pérez Zúñiga, Luis Carlos Cortez González
{"title":"Resilience, successful aging, and hope in hospitalized older people.","authors":"Víctor Alfonso Benítez Rodríguez, Tirso Duran-Badillo, Jesus Alejandro Guerra Ordoñez, Xochitl Pérez Zúñiga, Luis Carlos Cortez González","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4933","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The global population aging and the rise in chronic diseases pose challenges in the care of hospitalized older adults. Factors such as hope and resilience may influence their recovery.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the relationship between resilience and successful aging with hope in hospitalized older adults.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A correlational-predictive study was conducted with 385 hospitalized older adults in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Validated instruments were used to measure hope, resilience, and successful aging. Data were collected by the principal investigator across all work shifts during the first half of 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of participants was 70.65 ± 6.11 years, and 53.2% were women. The lesding causes of hospitalization were surgery (42.3%), acute illness (28.8%), and chronic disease (18.7%). Mean scores of resilience (76.34 ± 21.61), successful aging (60.76 ± 16.99), and hope (36.27 ± 6.64) were obtained. Resilience and successful aging were significant predictors of hope, accounting for 15% of its variance (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The relationships found align with findings from other research.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that strengthening resilience and promoting successful aging may help sustain hope in hospitalized older adults, providing a foundation for future clinical interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4933"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12551435/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640592","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":"Advance care planning in people with advanced cancer: a phenomenological study.","authors":"Mauricio Arias-Rojas, Sonia Carreño-Moreno, Edith Arredondo Holguín","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4455","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4455","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Significant challenges currently exist in addressing patients' preferences regarding end-of-life care, particularly in the context of advance care planning.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To understand advance care planning at the end of life in people with cancer in palliative care in Medellin Colombia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study used a hermeneutic phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of nine patients with advanced cancer. In-depth interviews were conducted, focusing on patients' understanding of advanced care planning. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis to identify major themes related to advance care planning.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six key themes emerged from the data: (1) Clinging to life; (2) Decision delegation and reflective avoidance; (3) Silence to avoid suffering; (4) Resignation; (5) A quiet place; and (6) My legacy. These results describe the experiences of cancer patients in palliative care versus advanced care planning.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings highlight the complexity of advanced care planning in advanced cancer patients in palliative care.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study revealed barriers to care planning, including a lack of understanding of the palliative care process, communication difficulties, and cultural factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4455"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12654283/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640645","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}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2025-09-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.5050
Dora Carolina Jaimes Crispín, Silvia Rosa Sigales Ruiz
{"title":"Eating habits and academic performance in secondary school: a cross-sectional analysis in a public school.","authors":"Dora Carolina Jaimes Crispín, Silvia Rosa Sigales Ruiz","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.5050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Diet and lifestyle habits have a direct impact on students' academic performance. Factors such as skipping breakfast, consuming ultra- processed foods, and lack of physical activity can negatively affect school achievement.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To identify the relationship between eating habits and academic performance among high school students at a public school during 2023.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 189 students. Sociodemographic variables, eating habits, nutritional status (body mass index and hemoglobin levels), sleep duration, and level of physical activity were assessed. Academic performance was measured using grade point averages and Saber test scores. Descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 60.85% of students reported never eating breakfast or doing so less than once a week, with this behavior being more prevalent among those with lower academic performance. Sleeping eight hours per night (aOR = 1.43; 95% CI: 0.62-3.28) and engaging in regular physical activity (aOR = 5.81; 95% CI: 1.05-31.95) were associated with better academic results. No significant differences were found in terms of body mass index, hemoglobin levels, or consumption of vegetables, fruits, cereal grains, proteins, snacks, and sugar-sweetened beverages.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Various studies have demonstrated that nutrition plays a key role in cognitive development.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Healthy lifestyle habits such as regular breakfast consumption, adequate sleep, and physical activity positively influence academic performance. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen school-based strategies that promote a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle to enhance student achievement.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e5050"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12654285/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640682","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}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2025-09-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.4324
Abdulkareem S Iblasi, Yupin Aungsuroch, I Gede Juanamasta, Ghassan Watffa, Yousef Al Omran, Batla Al Shammari
{"title":"Trauma nurses' experience of repositioning practice for trauma patients: a qualitative descriptive study.","authors":"Abdulkareem S Iblasi, Yupin Aungsuroch, I Gede Juanamasta, Ghassan Watffa, Yousef Al Omran, Batla Al Shammari","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4324","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.4324","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Clinical evidence indicates that the low frequency of repositioning among trauma nurses contributes to pressure ulcers during hospitalization.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to understand how trauma nurses address the need for repositioning patients in an emergency room and intensive care unit in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A qualitative descriptive design was employed, and the study was reported in accordance with COREQ guidelines and checklist. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nurses to explore how they interact with the need for repositioning patients. Rigor was ensured using the criteria established by Lincoln and Guba.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifteen nurses from a large government hospital in Saudi Arabia participated in the study. The findings revealed that the policy's clarity, the presence of teamwork, and the level of managerial follow-up influenced nurses' decisions to proceed and perform repositioning. This procedure is often omitted due to delays in medical decision-making and workload. After deciding to proceed, factors such as nursing skill and the availability of the equipment influence repositioning practice.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Clear policies, timely medical decisions, teamwork, manageable workloads, and managerial follow-up are critical in nurses' decisions to perform or delay patient repositioning. After deciding to proceed, nurses face a second critical step: assessing their abilities, equipment availability, and the patient's needs. Even with the intent to reposition, perceived skill gaps and inadequate equipment can significantly reduce the likelihood of completing the procedure.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hospitals should support the processes by improving policies and the care system for trauma patients. Repositioning is the cornerstone of pressure ulcer prevention among trauma patients; therefore, work system-level changes are needed to ensure compliance.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4324"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12551430/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640610","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}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2025-09-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.4605
Marcela Madariaga, Fabian Moreno, John Vergel
{"title":"Nurses' Experiences in the ECMO Training Process: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Marcela Madariaga, Fabian Moreno, John Vergel","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4605","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In 2023, over 20,000 extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapies were performed worldwide, underscoring the growing need for trained professionals in this intervention. However, standardized ECMO training programs for nurses remain limited and inconsistent.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore professional nurses' learning experiences in ECMO therapy.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A qualitative, instrumental case study design was employed with nine ECMO nurses in Colombia, using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes that emerged from their experiences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed considerable variability in ECMO training, which included both formal and informal approaches. Participants reported gaps in theoretical knowledge and practical skills but highly valued the hands-on learning experiences provided by hospitals. Although socio-emotional skills-particularly stress management in critical care settings-were recognized as essential for building confidence, these skills were insufficiently addressed in training programs.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>While the lack of standardization and the importance of clinical practice and simulation in ECMO training programs are consistent with the existing literature, teaching social-emotional competencies remains an underexplored area.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings suggest the need for standardized ECMO educational programs that fully integrate technical, practical, and socio-emotional competencies and address the variability found in both formal and informal educational pathways. Reducing inconsistencies in the educational process could better equip nurses with the confidence to meet the demands of ECMO therapy, ultimately improving patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"16 3","pages":"e4605"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12551437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640651","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}