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{"title":"A Systematic Review of the Non-English Versions of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)-10 Psychometric Analysis.","authors":"Razel B Milo, Arlin Ramira, Sandra Peppard, María Luisa B Ramira, Roxane Brown, Kathleen Soon, María Fontimayor, Jaden B Milo, Patricia Calero","doi":"10.1177/23779608251377287","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251377287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) is a cornerstone in measuring stress. Despite the solid psychometric properties of some translated versions of the PSS-10 and their successful application in various groups, a review of several studies revealed a shortcoming in the use of non-standardized methodology.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to systematically review the psychometric properties of the non-English versions of the PSS-10.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The investigators identified 20 quantitative articles from various databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, OVID, and CINAHL, guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Each article had undergone acomprehensive validity and reliability evaluation using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. Internal consistency was adequate in 11 studies (α ≥ 0.8), acceptable in eight (α ≥ 0.7), and questionable in one (α ≥ 0.6). All analyzed studies were observational. Most studies employed a cross-sectional design (<i>n</i> = 17) with a longitudinal component (test-retest <i>n</i> = 11). Some studies employed retrospective (<i>n</i> = 1) and prospective cohort (<i>n</i> = 2) designs. The two-factor construct validity was confirmed by exploratory (<i>n</i> = 11) and confirmatory factor analysis (<i>n</i> = 7).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The focus was on the homogeneity of the items within the translated scale of different languages. However, the reported internal consistency and construct validity of the translated PSS-10 varied based on participant characteristics, language, culture, disease population, gender, and sample size.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A standardized approach to psychometric methodology would enable other researchers to develop the reliability and the validity of the translated PSS-10 across diverse populations and cultures in a defined and accurate manner.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251377287"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12446815/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114603","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":"Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Infant Health Promotion Education Program on Knowledge Among First-Time Pregnant Women in a Middle Eastern Country.","authors":"Suhaila Halasa, Judie Arulappan, Nadin M Abdel Razeq, Mahmoud Ai-Hussami, Dua' Al-Maharma, Ommayah Nassar, Manar Nabolsi, Shawqi Saleh, Ibrahim Al Faouri","doi":"10.1177/23779608251378558","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251378558","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The health status and survival of newborns depend on the quality of care provided by mothers. If mothers do not provide essential care due to a lack of knowledge or inappropriate traditional beliefs, it may adversely affect infant growth and development.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study evaluated the effectiveness of an infant health promotion education program on mothers' knowledge regarding infant sleep, safety, dental care, hygiene, personal care, and vaccination.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study used a quantitative, cross-sectional, pre-experimental, one-group, pre- and post-test design. The accessible population comprised 171 first-time pregnant women in their third trimester, attending maternity clinics of a university hospital in Amman, Jordan. A convenience sampling technique was adopted. Pre-test knowledge was assessed during the first visit of the third trimester. The nurse-led infant health promotion education program was implemented once per week. On completion after four weeks, the post-test was conducted. The participants completed a demographic data sheet and a knowledge questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After the intervention, participants' knowledge about healthy infant sleeping, infant protection, dental care, vaccinations, and hygiene and personal care improved significantly (<i>P</i> < .001). Participants who scored highly in the health promotion program showed greater readiness to care for their infants at home.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Promoting infants' health not only improves the health of the newborn; it also improves the quality of life of the infant, the new parents, and eventually the family. Thus, infant health promotion interventions should be included as part of routine hospital care, which would improve outcomes across the lifespan.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251378558"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12446858/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114570","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":"Two Decades of Research in Gastric Cancer Care: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis.","authors":"Wang Nan, Wang Yanan, Han Zhuo, Wang Weihua","doi":"10.1177/23779608251376122","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251376122","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to elucidate the current research focus, emerging hotspots, and trends in the field of gastric cancer nursing through bibliometric and visual analyses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), and CiteSpace was used to conduct a comprehensive visual analysis of publication frequency, geographic distribution, institutional participation, key terms, trends, and areas of interest.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A comprehensive analysis was conducted on 241 articles published between 2003 and 2024, representing contributions from 439 authors across 39 countries and regions. Among the top five authors by publication volume, Sung Kim from South Korea was the most prolific, having authored three articles. The most frequently occurring keywords were \"gastric cancer\" and \"quality of life.\" Keyword clustering revealed \"postoperative recovery\" and \"self-reported experience\" as the most prominent clusters. Notably, research on \"symptoms\" began emerging in 2022 and remains active, representing a newly developing area that is anticipated to become a key research focus in gastric cancer management.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study presents a bibliometric overview of gastric cancer nursing research from 2003 to 2024, highlighting contributions by countries, institutions, authors, and journals. It also identifies dominant research themes and emerging trends. In particular, the investigation of risk factors and symptom cluster analysis have gained traction, providing valuable directions for future research in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251376122"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12441260/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145087649","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":"Medical Personnel's Utilization of Management Protocol for Pediatric Asthma Emergencies.","authors":"Emmanuel Nyaabil Ziyaaba, Delali Adwoa Wuaku, Martin Anoyang Maabobra, Vivian Efua Senoo-Dogbey","doi":"10.1177/23779608251376217","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251376217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Evaluating the utilization of protocols used in managing asthma emergencies in the pediatric setting should be effective in preventing errors during emergency procedures. To ensure that pediatric asthma emergencies are managed properly, there is a need for healthcare personnel to adhere to guidelines for the management of pediatric asthma emergencies.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the utilization of management protocol for pediatric asthma emergencies.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Cross-sectional survey, using a semi-structured questionnaire to gather data from medical personnel to determine the effective use of asthma guidelines in the emergency management of pediatrics. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27.0. Pearson's Chi-square test of association was used to determine the association between the dependent and independent variables, with a p-value < 0.05 regarded as statistically significant in association.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Adherence (mean score = 3.49, SD = 1.342) for nurses and a (mean score = 4.25, SD = 0.463) adherence for physicians to the protocol for the management of pediatric asthma emergencies at the health facility. There was a significant statistical association between adherence to the pediatric asthma emergency protocol and the management outcome of pediatric asthma emergency protocol (p-value 0.001).Inadequate resources, such as resuscitation equipment (66.7%) and nebulizers (55.9%), were the barriers hindering the adherence and utilization of the management protocol for pediatric asthma.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although there is high utilization and adherence to the management protocol for pediatric asthma emergencies, availability of essential equipment, training nurses and physicians to sustain the utilization and the positive outcome of the protocol guidelines are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251376217"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12417670/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145041641","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":"Concerns, Perceived Impact, and Preparedness During COVID-19: The Nurses' Perception.","authors":"Khalid S Alghamdi, Diana S Lalithabai, Abdiqani Qasim, Ahmad E Aboshaiqah","doi":"10.1177/23779608241246875","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241246875","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Given the recency of the COVID-19 pandemic, few studies focus on the challenges frontline healthcare providers (HCPs) face in Saudi Arabia. There aren't many studies that specifically address the difficulties Saudi Arabia's frontline nurses confront due to the COVID-19 pandemic's recent onset.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study was conducted to assess the concerns, perceived impact, and preparedness of nurses during COVID-19.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Five hundred and thirty-four nurses participated in this cross-sectional and descriptively planned research on nurses in a tertiary healthcare setting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted between July and October 2020, during the second wave of the virus outbreak. Participants in this study were nurses working in the acute healthcare setting. These nurses spoke English well. A 38-item anonymous self-structured survey that was previously utilized in research was adopted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On concerns over working and nonworking conditions, the responses confirm the findings of similar studies globally. Most respondents were concerned about their susceptibility to COVID-19 infection and reported feeling more stressed at work. The majority of nurses (96.88%) confirmed the presence of an infection control committee in their hospitals, emphasizing the importance of a strong organizational structure. Among the findings are the respondents' strong sense of confidence regarding their own readiness and the readiness of their organizations. A significant association was observed between nurse's assessments of the effect of COVID-19 on their professional and personal life, as classified by age and job title.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite their and the institution's readiness, most nurses who replied to the survey questionnaire expressed work and nonwork-related worries. To effectively manage the effects of COVID-19, operational planning and execution in healthcare institutions must consider psychosocial counseling, epidemiological education, and environmental control training for HCPs.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608241246875"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413512/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145016435","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 and Practices of Intensive Care Unit Nurses Related to Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Nesreen Alqaissi, Mohammad Qtait","doi":"10.1177/23779608251349956","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251349956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a significant nosocomial infection in intensive care units (ICUs), contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Nurses in ICUs play a critical role in implementing prevention strategies.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate ICU nurses' knowledge of and compliance with VAP prevention strategies in Hebron hospitals, and to examine associations with demographic variables.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 ICU nurses from six hospitals in Hebron, Palestine. Data were collected using a validated, self-administered questionnaire assessing knowledge (15 items) and compliance (17 Likert-scale items). Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney <i>U</i> tests, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Spearman's correlation were used for analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nurses demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding VAP prevention (mean correct responses = 50.96%). Significant differences in knowledge were observed based on gender (<i>P</i> = .044), hospital type (<i>P</i> = .011), and education level (<i>P</i> = .001). Overall compliance was high (mean score = 2.55 out of 3), with the highest adherence reported in hand hygiene and patient positioning practices. Nurses from private hospitals reported significantly higher compliance (<i>P</i> = .003). However, no significant correlation was found between knowledge and compliance (<i>P</i> = .062).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite moderate knowledge, ICU nurses demonstrated high compliance with VAP prevention strategies. However, inconsistencies in certain practices and the lack of a strong correlation between knowledge and compliance suggest that experience alone may not ensure adherence. Targeted educational interventions, standardization of protocols, and institutional support are essential to improving VAP prevention in ICUs.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251349956"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413515/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145013374","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":"How Healthcare Provider Characteristics Affect Their Attitudes and Skills in Involving Families in Caring for Small and Sick Newborns Throughout the Perinatal Period.","authors":"Christina Schuler, Alondra Ramos, George Edward Ntow, Riccardo E Pfister, Faith Agbozo","doi":"10.1177/23779608251376225","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251376225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Healthcare providers (HCPs) are essential in providing care and working with families with small and sick newborns throughout the perinatal care continuum. While clinical experience, education, and training influence HCPs' attitudes and skills regarding family involvement in care, the specific factors affecting Ghanaian HCPs remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To identify HCPs' characteristics that influence their attitudes and self-perceived practice skills toward involving families in the perinatal care continuum for small and sick newborns.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This analytical cross-sectional study involved 141 HCPs, including nurses, midwives, and medical staff, from one secondary and 13 primary healthcare facilities in Ghana. Participants completed an online survey using two standardized scales: (1) <i>\"Family Importance in Nursing Care-Nursing Attitudes\"</i> which assesses HCPs' perceptions of the significance of family involvement in care and the (2) \"<i>Family Nursing Practice Scale\"</i> which evaluates the extent to which HCPs integrate family-systems approaches in their practice. Data analysis involved multiple linear regression models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Self-perceived practice skills and attitudes towards family involvement influenced HCPs in multiple dimensions, including viewing \"family as a burden\" (associated with increased stress), \"as a conversational partner\" (as active participants in care), and as a \"resource in care\" (having their own coping resources). Availability of a family systems care work approach and prior education in family systems care significantly influenced HCPs' self-perceived practice skills. HCPs skills and attitudes in family involvement influenced each other.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Transforming attitudes towards family systems care across all levels, from hospital to home, should aim to improve the quality of newborn care. Tailored family systems care education, skills training, and institutional support are needed to enhance HCPs' skills and attitudes across the perinatal care continuum for small and sick newborns.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251376225"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413522/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145016419","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":"Blood Donation Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Amid Instability: A Biphasic Cross-Sectional Study in West Bank, Palestine (2022 vs 2025).","authors":"Ibrahim Amer Ghannam","doi":"10.1177/23779608251376516","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251376516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Blood supply shortages remain a pressing global health issue, particularly in resource-limited regions. The West Bank region in Palestine, characterized by frequent conflicts and instability, faces additional challenges due to its fragile healthcare system, where a substantial proportion of blood donations still relies on family-replacement donors rather than voluntary donations.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examines changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to blood donation among Palestinians from 2022 to 2025, aiming to guide strategies for a sustainable voluntary donation system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comparative cross-sectional survey was conducted in two phases during January to February 2022 and 2025 using cluster sampling, involving 1,270 adults (626 in 2022; 644 in 2025). Electronic questionnaires on KAP were distributed digitally. KAP scores, demographics, and donation behaviors were analyzed with t-tests, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression to evaluate trends and predictors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Blood donation knowledge improved from 47.1% in 2022 to 50.9% in 2025 (<i>p</i> < .001). Positive attitudes were reported by 93.4% of participants, yet 77% had never donated. Voluntary donations accounted for 43.2% of donations, while family-replacement donations remained significant at 34.2%. Males were twice as likely to donate as females (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 2.0, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.5-2.6; <i>p</i> < .001). Unemployed individuals (adjusted OR = 1.9, 95% CI: 1.1-3.2; <i>p</i> = .024) and general workers (adjusted OR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.5-4.7; <i>p</i> < .001) donated more frequently than health professionals. Lack of opportunity was the main barrier to blood donation for 65.9% of nondonors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite knowledge gains and positive attitudes, a significant gap remains between positive attitudes and actual donation rates, with family-replacement donations still comprising a substantial share. Targeted educational campaigns, improved access to donation facilities, and community engagement with healthcare stakeholders are essential to promoting voluntary donations in resource-limited and conflict-affected regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251376516"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413525/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145016438","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":"Cultural Competence and Transcultural Teaching Behaviors and Influencing Factors in Nursing Academia: A Mixed-Methods Study Among Nurse Educators.","authors":"Ebtsam Aly Abou Hashish, Hend Alnajjar, Eman Zain Bajamal, Hadeel Abdul Rahman AlJohani, Ranin Ahmed Bahawi","doi":"10.1177/23779608251375375","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251375375","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cultural competence is crucial in nursing education, with nurse educators playing a key role. However, limited research has explored factors influencing their cultural competence.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study has two aims: to assess cultural competence levels and transcultural teaching behaviors among academic nurse educators and to explore the factors influencing these cultural competencies through both quantitative and qualitative analyses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A convergent mixed-method design was used. A convenience sample of 45 nurse educators in a Saudi college completed the Cultural Diversity Questionnaire for Nurse Educators-Revised. Semi-structured interviews with 20 purposively selected educators provided insights into factors influencing cultural competence. Data were analyzed using inferential statistics and thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of nurse educators exhibited moderate cultural competence with a mean percent score of 73.55 ± 13.5, with cultural awareness being the highest and cultural encounters the lowest. Cultural competence, particularly awareness, played a significant role in shaping and predicting Transcultural Teaching Behaviors, with 92.3% of the variance in teaching behaviors. Thematic analysis identified personal factors, professional development, institutional support, and barriers that influence educators' ability to foster cultural competence. Age, multilingualism, training, and professional growth were found to significantly enhance educators' cultural competence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurse educators show moderate cultural competence, with cultural awareness playing a key role in predicting Transcultural Teaching Behaviors. Strengthening cultural encounters through experiential learning and immersion programs is essential. The study highlights the need for professional development, curriculum integration, and institutional support to enhance cultural competence in nursing education.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251375375"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12411701/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145016424","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":"Nurses' and Midwives' Perceptions of Top Nursing Soft Skills for Teaching and Practice in Ghana.","authors":"Luke Laari, Oboshie Anim-Boamah, Menford Owusu Ampomah, Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah, Lillian Akorfa Ohene","doi":"10.1177/23779608251376092","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251376092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The world is in an era where healthcare professionals require training in soft skills to improve their caring ability. Regrettably, a concise compilation of nursing soft skills remains empirically unclassified.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study described a perceived list of soft skills necessary in nursing, as itemized by nurses and midwives in Ghana.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive qualitative study employed semistructured interviews with nurses and midwives from three regions of Ghana regarding key soft skills needed in nursing and midwifery. We conducted individual, face-to-face, in-depth interviews with nursing and midwifery educators and practising clinical nurses. A qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the interview data after transcription.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-seven nurses and midwives, comprising 18 clinical practitioners and nine educators, were selected and interviewed. Following analysis, two primary categories emerged: one comprising nurse educators instructing soft skills and the other consisting of practising clinical nurses' soft skills. Whereas educators thought of key soft skills as communication, collaboration, and clinical reasoning, the nurse clinicians considered effective communication, leadership skills, intrapersonal traits, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence as the top soft skills required to nurse. The analysis resulted in the identification of nine top soft skills in nursing.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlighted differing yet complementary perspectives on essential soft skills in nursing, as identified by nurse educators and clinical nurses. While educators emphasized communication, collaboration, and clinical reasoning, clinical nurses prioritized a broader range of skills, including leadership, emotional intelligence, and both intra- and interpersonal traits and skills. Overall, the analysis culminated in the identification of nine critical soft skills vital for effective nursing practice, underscoring the multifaceted nature of professional competence in both educational and clinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251376092"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12409051/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145013435","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}