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{"title":"Impact of Educational Guidelines on Radiotherapy Side Effects and Lifestyle in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer.","authors":"Gehan Abd Elfattah Atia Elasrag, Maha Suwailem S Alshammari, Marwa Mohamed Ahmed Ouda, Rasha Abdulhalim Alqadi, Ahmed Hendy, Abdelaziz Hendy, Salwa Abd El Gawad Sallam","doi":"10.1177/23779608251317809","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251317809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer globally, with treatment often involving radiotherapy, which can significantly affect patients' quality of life and lifestyle. Patient education is crucial in managing the side effects of radiotherapy and improving outcomes.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to assess the effect of implementing educational guidelines on radiotherapy side effects on the lifestyle and quality of life of patients with advanced head and neck cancer.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A one-group pre- and posttest quasiexperimental design was utilized for this study, which was conducted at the radiation therapy outpatient clinic and the Clinical Oncology Department. A purposive sampling method was used to select 100 patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer who were undergoing radiotherapy. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire that captured patient characteristics, medical history, the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, and the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a statistically significant improvement in both the quality of life and lifestyle of the patients after the intervention. Nearly two-thirds of patients had a low quality of life preintervention, which reduced to one-fifth postintervention (<i>p</i> < .05). Lifestyle improvements were also observed across all domains, with significant increases in physical activity, nutrition, and stress management.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concluded that implementing educational guidelines on radiotherapy side effects can significantly enhance the lifestyle and quality of life of patients with advanced head and neck cancer. However, the study's limitations, including the lack of a control group and reliance on self-reported data, suggest the need for further research with more robust designs.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251317809"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11959285/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764912","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":"Psychosocial Problems in People Living with Thalassemia: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Karolus Wangi, Rinanda Shaleha, Eri Wijaya, Barbara Birriel","doi":"10.1177/23779608251323811","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251323811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Thalassemia is a genetic disease that is inherited in families and has been designated as a global burden. Individuals living with thalassemia may experience impacts on their psychosocial well-being. However, there is a gap of limited study at the systematic review level regarding the extent to which psychosocial aspects contribute to the overall problems and burdens experienced by people living with thalassemia.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to synthesize the evidence on psychosocial problems in people living with thalassemia to provide comprehensive insight.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline was used to guide this systematic review. All relevant empirical studies in the English language that assessed the variety of psychosocial aspects were included. A total of 1,466 articles were identified from PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases from those inceptions to 6 March 2023. 1,443 articles were excluded due to duplication, not thalassemia- or psychosocial-related, availability of full-text, and not including patients. Finally, 13 studies were included and assessed using Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) appraisal tools. This study is already registered in International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42023431082).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This review analyzed 13 full-text studies conducted between 1993 and 2022. The MMAT quality assessment rated all 13 studies as high quality. The included studies used various designs, with six non-randomized quantitative studies, five descriptive quantitative studies, and two qualitative studies. The review summarizes each study's main findings, highlighting psychosocial problems and related outcomes, such as adherence and psychosocial morbidity, anxiety, educational and social impairment, coping style, internalizing and externalizing behaviors, and adaptive behaviors and family relationships.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The available literature globally highlights the psychosocial challenges of people living with thalassemia, particularly those who require regular blood transfusions across different timeframes. Despite inconsistent definitions across studies, it is notable that patients with thalassemia major facing physical changes associated with facial defects and experience significant psychosocial issues related to self-image, social interactions, and relationships that influence quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251323811"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11924095/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671296","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 Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Coping Behaviors Among Nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.","authors":"Ahmad Ayed","doi":"10.1177/23779608251330097","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251330097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is recognized as a highly stressful environment for both parents and health care providers, with burnout rates significantly higher among NICU nurses and physicians.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and coping behaviors among NICU nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted between March 5 and August 10, 2024, focusing on a sample of 182 NICU nurses selected through systematic sampling techniques. Data collection involved the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test and the Coping Behavior Inventory. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Version 26.0, employing descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed an average emotional intelligence score (<i>M</i> ± <i>SD</i> = 151 ± 33.0), while the coping behavior score was (<i>M</i> ± <i>SD</i> = 41.0 ± 13.4, ranging from 0 to 76). Additionally, a significant positive correlation was found between emotional intelligence and coping behaviors (<i>r</i> = .565, <i>p</i> < .01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses exhibited high levels of emotional intelligence and moderate coping behaviors. The findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to enhance coping mechanisms and emotional intelligence among NICU nurses. The researchers recommend the integration of emotional intelligence training and problem-solving strategies into professional development programs to improve both workplace conditions and outcomes for beneficiaries.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251330097"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11920997/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664998","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 Management and Its Predictors Among Jordanian Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Aziza Salem, Arwa Masadeh, Basema Nofal, Elham Othman, Ali M Saleh, Muhammad W Darawad","doi":"10.1177/23779608251322603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608251322603","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Self-care management (SCM) is a cornerstone in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM), as it has a positive impact on glycemic control.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To investigate the level, specific practices, correlates, and predictors of SCM practices among Jordanian adult patients with type 1 diabetes (DM1).</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Using an online self-report questionnaire, a convenience sample of 127 DM type 1 patients were recruited who agreed to complete the questionnaire. The questionnaire had four sections; demographics, the diabetes self-efficacy scale (DSES), the appraisal of self-care agency scale-revised (ASAR-R), and the Diabetes Self-Management Scale (DSMS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean score of the total Diabetes Self-Management Scale (DSMS) of patients was 204.16 (<i>SD </i>= 40.35, <i>range = </i>97-299). We found that SCM practices differed between patients according to their characteristics; the SCM-Activity and SCM-Food differed according to gender, educational level, and income. Furthermore, there were significant negative relationships between the duration of being diagnosed with DM and SCM-activity, and between BMI and each of SCM-Blood glucose monitoring and SCM-adherence to the medication regimen. Lastly, sequential regression showed that income, self-efficacy (SE), and self-care agency (SCA) were significant predictors of SCM.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients with DM type 1 exhibit different levels of SCM according to their personal and clinical characteristics. Tailored health education plans should be provided to patients according to their risk factors for low SCM practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251322603"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11909663/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651201","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":"Examining the Long-Term Impact of COVID-19-Induced Clinical Practice Changes on Problem-Solving Behaviors Among Newly Graduated Nurses: A Longitudinal Study.","authors":"Takashi Ohue, Yuka Ohue, Hiroe Harada","doi":"10.1177/23779608251323836","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251323836","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to longitudinally examine how the cancellation or modification of the clinical practicum due to COVID-19 affected the nursing practice competence of newly graduated nurses in Japan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A survey was conducted across three periods-June, September, and December 2022-to seek responses from participants. A total of 73 participants (two men and 71 women) who responded in all periods were included in the analysis. The survey included questions on the impact of the integrated and specific clinical practicums, including a self-assessment scale for nursing problem-solving behaviors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During all response periods, those whose practicums were entirely clinical scored significantly higher in nursing problem-solving behaviors. Furthermore, by December, \"psychological support to patients for overcoming challenges\" improved alongside the clinical experience of newly graduated nurses. However, their practical skills related to aggregating information, identifying improvements in nursing problems, facilitating smooth patient interactions, and individualizing assistance were challenging to improve along with clinical experience.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study revealed that canceling or modifying the clinical practicum owing to COVID-19 impacted the problem-solving behaviors of newly graduated nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251323836"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11898088/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617481","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-compassion in Nursing Students and Its Correlations With Moral Intelligence, and Moral Perfectionism: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Sajad Yarahmadi, Monir Nobahar, Nayyereh Raiesdana, Elham Shahidi Delshad","doi":"10.1177/23779608251320517","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251320517","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Self-compassion plays a vital role in maintaining mental health. Evidence suggests that enhancing morality-related constructs can improve self-compassion among nursing students. This study examines the predictors of self-compassion in nursing students and explores its relationship with moral intelligence and moral perfectionism.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted between January and March 2022. Undergraduate nursing students from three Iranian universities-Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, and Semnan University of Medical Sciences-were surveyed using the Self-Compassion Scale, Moral Intelligence Questionnaire, and Moral Perfectionism Scale. Correlation analyses and stepwise linear regression were employed to assess the relationships between variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 250 nursing students participated, reporting moderate self-compassion levels (<i>M</i> = 37.19, <i>SD</i> = 5.02). Self-compassion was positively correlated with moral intelligence (<i>r</i> = .33, <i>p</i> < .001) and moral perfectionism (<i>r</i> = .23, <i>p</i> < .001). Forgiveness emerged as a significant predictor of self-compassion (β = 0.33, <i>p</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study underscores the significance of moral intelligence and moral perfectionism in fostering self-compassion among nursing students. Integrating forgiveness and ethical development into nursing education could enhance professional competence and compassionate care delivery.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251320517"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11898081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617413","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":"Demographic and Social Characteristics of Internationally Educated Nurses in Sweden: Descriptive Statistical Study Comparisons Between Two Different Pathways for Recertification.","authors":"Emina Hadziabdic, Kristofer Årestedt, Päivi Juuso, Anna-Maria Sarstrand Marekovic, Kristiina Heikkilä","doi":"10.1177/23779608251313901","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251313901","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurse migration impacts global healthcare, which has a shortage of nurses, as many nurses move from lower-income to higher-income countries for better opportunities, working conditions, and salaries. Internationally educated nurses (IENs) have often been seen as a crucial solution to this issue. However, policies and regulations have been set in place to protect the public, including the recertification process and training to ensure educational comparability and competence. IENs' contributions to the nursing workforce are significant, underscoring the importance of these policies and regulations.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim was to describe the demographic and social characteristics of IENs who had completed recertification for nurses' licenses in Sweden and to compare these characteristics among those who completed recertification through the National Board of Health and Welfare (NBHW) or bridging programs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional design using a survey and 818 questionnaires was sent to IENs with an identified postal address who had undergone the recertification process in Sweden. Of them, 296 (38%) were completed. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, Fischer's exact tests, and independent sample t-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most IENs who had participated in a bridging program were women, commonly aged between 31 and 40 years of age who had immigrated mainly from Asian or Middle Eastern countries for family-related reasons. The average time to obtain a nursing license was 5.9 years, starting from the year they immigrated until recertification. IENs who received recertification by the NBHW were significantly younger (<i>p</i> < .001), had been in Sweden for a shorter time (<i>p</i> < .001), and the time to license was shorter (<i>p</i> < .001). Significant differences were also shown for origin (<i>p</i> < .001) and reason for immigration (<i>p</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings can be used by decision-makers and authorities when developing higher education strategies for legalization and immigration policy to contribute to IENs' career advancement opportunities.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251313901"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866370/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524762","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":"Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices for the Prevention and Vector Control of Dengue in a Colombian Rural Population: A Mixed Method Study.","authors":"López-Saleme Rossana, Escobar-Velásquez Katty, Barajas-Lizarazo Mayra","doi":"10.1177/23779608241302713","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241302713","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dengue fever is a viral disease of public health concern. Adequate knowledge and self-care practices are the most effective strategies for vector control.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices for the prevention and vector control of dengue.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Mixed method study. A total of 283 residents in a Colombian rural population were studied. Relative and absolute frequency measures were used for statistical analysis of study variables; emergent categories were identified for qualitative data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>73% were women, 60% were housewives, and 37% had completed primary education. Both knowledge and attitudes presented low percentages in relation to the characteristics of the vector. Regarding practices, 76% did not have a positive disposition toward the use of mosquito nets. Participants perceived problems related to waste management, lack of education, and the presence of mosquitoes in covered water tanks.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The inhabitants of the surveyed population demonstrated acceptable knowledge with respect to dengue control practices; however, they neglected sources of risk in their immediate environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608241302713"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11863257/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143516952","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 Relationship Between the Nurse Practice Environment and Perceived Patient-Centered Care in Intensive Care Units: Nursing Perspective.","authors":"Musab Bardhia, Ahmad Batran, Ahmad Ayed, Moath Abu Ejheisheh, Bahaa Alassoud, Ibraheem Abu-Siam","doi":"10.1177/23779608251321365","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251321365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The intensive care unit is a distinct environment that emphasizes the importance of professional and skilled nursing practice.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to assess the relationship between the nurse practice environment and perceived patient-centered care (PCC) among nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) in Palestinian southern West Bank hospitals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational design was employed for this study. The sample composed of 150 ICUs nurses. Data were collected using scales that assessed the practice environment and PCC.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The practice environment scores ranged from 2.1 to 3.2, with a mean of 2.7 (±0.3), reflecting a moderately favorable environment. The PCC competency scores ranged from a mean 1.9 to 4.1, with of 3.4 (±0.5), indicating a generally high level of competency. A positive correlation was found between the practice environment and PCC competency (<i>r</i> = .397, <i>p</i> = .001). Predictors of PCC included the practice environment (<i>B</i> = .836, <i>p</i> = .001), age (<i>B</i> = .027, <i>p</i> = .006), and educational level (<i>B</i> = .154, <i>p</i> = .015).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study found a moderately favorable practice environment and a generally high level of competency in PCC among nurses. Additionally, there were significant positive correlations between the practice environment and PCC competency. Age, educational level, and the practice environment were identified as predictors of PCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251321365"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11846117/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484352","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 Relationship Between the Emotional Intelligence and Clinical Decision-Making Among Nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.","authors":"Ahmad Ayed","doi":"10.1177/23779608251321352","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251321352","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for managing stress, enhancing well-being, and improving clinical decision-making (CDM). In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), where rapid decisions, emotional demands, and complex interactions are common, understanding how EI supports CDM is key to ensuring high-quality care and effective outcomes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to explore the relationship between EI and CDM among NICU nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was cross-sectional in design and used a convenience sample of 178 NICU nurses. Data collection gathered by paper-based between 10 January and 10 April 2024, employing the \"Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test\" and the \"CDM Scale.\"</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed that the average EI score among participants was 151.9 ± 1.7 (range: 33-165, CI = 151.613-152.096), reflecting a high level of EI. High EI in the NICU context is characterized by nurses' ability to manage their own stress effectively, empathize with families facing emotional distress, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations. Similarly, participants demonstrated a high level of CDM, with an average score of 179.6 ± 8.6 (range: 40-200, CI = 178.349-180.770). High CDM involves making accurate and timely clinical decisions, such as assessing neonatal conditions, prioritizing interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. A significant positive relationship was found between EI and CDM (<i>r</i> = 0.53, <i>p</i> < .001, effect size = 0.8). Furthermore, EI was a significant predictor of enhanced accuracy, timeliness, and prioritization in CDM (<i>p</i> < .001, CI = 1.991-3.337).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses in NICUs demonstrated both high EI and strong CDM skills. A positive association between these two variables was evident.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251321352"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11846121/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484347","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}