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{"title":"Sleep Quality and Its Associated Factors among Adult Patients Admitted in the Intensive Care Units of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.","authors":"Taye Mezgebu Ashine, Birehanu Melaku Kassaye, Asefu Woldestadik, Kasie Gebeyehu Tiruneh, Tadesse Sahle Adeba, Edmialem Getahun Mesfin, Tamrat Alate Woldeyohannis, Asaminew Habtamu Sane","doi":"10.1177/23779608251346678","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251346678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sleep is essential for physiologic function and mental health stability, which promotes recovery from severe illness. However, poor sleep quality is a common complaint in the critical care unit. In intensive care units (ICUs), physical aspects of patient care are often prioritized over humanized aspects of care.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the level of sleep quality and its associated factors among adult patients admitted to critical care units in Addis Ababa.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional study design was conducted in three selected public hospitals. Over 4 months of the period we consecutively collected data among ICU patients, who were oriented to time, person, and place on the day of discharge. A modified freedman self-reporting and personal characteristics questionnaire was used. The data were entered into Epi-data version 4.4.6.0 and analyzed with SPSS 25. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted. A <i>P</i>-value of <.05 indicated statistical significance, and an adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence range was used to show the strength of the association.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Of the total 102 participants, 57.8% of ICU patients had poor sleep quality. Four variables were identified as significant associations with poor sleep quality among ICU patients. These included elderly age (adjusted odd ratio [AOR] = 3.4; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.42, 7.93), comorbidity (AOR = 2.5; 95% CI: 1.24, 9.03), light exposure (AOR = 2.0; 95% CI: 1.16, 5.11), and the monitor's alarm (AOR = 1.7; 95% CI: 1.04, 8.23) were identified as significant association factors for poor sleep quality.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and recommendation: </strong>Poor sleep quality was a major concern for ICU patients in this study. Elderly individuals, those with comorbidity, light exposure, and monitor alarms have been associated with poor sleep quality. Reducing nighttime light and adjusting alarm settings may significantly improve sleep quality, resulting in better recovery results in critical care units.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251346678"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12126660/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200315","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' Knowledge and Behavior in Hospitals Regarding the Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Nesreen Alqaissi","doi":"10.1177/23779608251347119","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251347119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a significant source of hospital-acquired infections, particularly in intensive care units where central venous catheters are frequently used. These infections can lead to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. While various clinical guidelines exist for prevention, the actual knowledge and adherence of nurses to these guidelines vary widely, with limited synthesis available at the systematic review level.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to synthesize current evidence on the knowledge, behaviors, and adherence of intensive care unit nurses regarding CLABSI prevention practices.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Peer-reviewed empirical studies published between 2018 and 2024 were searched in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Studies were included if they assessed ICU nurses' knowledge and practices related to CLABSI prevention. After screening 3,585 articles, nine studies met the inclusion criteria and were appraised using the Risk of Bias in Systematic Reviews (ROBIS) tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine full-text studies published between 2018 and 2024 were analyzed. The studies used cross-sectional surveys, cohort designs, and questionnaire validation methods. Most nurses demonstrated moderate knowledge levels, but adherence to prevention guidelines was low, with full compliance reported by only 5% of participants. Key themes included training gaps, institutional variability, and increased infection risk from improper catheter use. Several studies suggested that targeted education and the use of diagnostic tools such as procalcitonin may support improved outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This review highlights a persistent gap between knowledge and adherence to CLABSI prevention practices among ICU nurses. Strengthening education, institutional support, and diagnostic strategies is essential to reduce infection rates and improve patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251347119"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12126675/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200300","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":"Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Caring Behaviors Assessment Tool Nursing Version-Short Form.","authors":"Faezeh Yousefi, Ali Asghar Parhizkari, Hamid Sharif-Nia, Saeed Ghasempour, Ali Abbasi","doi":"10.1177/23779608251346651","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251346651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Caring is an integral part of the nursing profession, often viewed as an abstract and immeasurable behavior. However, caring behaviors can be measured and evaluated, ultimately improving care outcomes and practices. To accomplish this, a valid and reliable tool for measuring caring behaviors is essential. One such tool is the Caring Behaviors Assessment Tool Nursing Version-Short Form (CBAN-SF), which has not yet been translated and psychometrically evaluated in Iran.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the CBAN-SF.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A methodological study was conducted at two hospitals affiliated with Shahroud University of Medical Sciences using a cross-sectional approach. The CBAN-SF was translated into Persian following the forward-backward procedure outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The validity (including face, content, and construct) and reliability (encompassing internal consistency and stability) of the Persian version of the CBAN-SF were assessed. In order to assess construct validity, 400 eligible clinical nurses were included in the study. The first 200 samples were used to conduct exploratory factor analysis (EFA), while the second 200 samples were used to conduct confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Reliability was gauged through Cronbach's alpha coefficient, MacDonald's omega coefficient for internal consistency, and intraclass correlation coefficient for stability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The assessment of content validity and EFA resulted in the removal of one item and six others, leaving a final set of 20 items. These were divided into four factors: \"dignified care,\" \"expression of feelings,\" \"self-sufficiency and self-belief,\" and \"patient-centered care,\" which together explained 56.82% of the total variance. The CFA demonstrated that the model closely matched the observed data. Furthermore, each subscale exhibited strong internal consistency and stability.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It can be concluded that the Persian version of the CBAN-SF shows adequate validity and reliability in evaluating the caring behavior of clinical nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251346651"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12123122/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200299","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 Impact of Grit and Learning Agility on Academic Burnout Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Ibrahim Abdullatif Ibrahim, Atallah Alenezi, Heba Rabea Hagrass, Hoda Reda Abdou","doi":"10.1177/23779608251346685","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251346685","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nursing students often experience academic burnout due to the intense demands of their education, affecting their performance and well-being. Personal traits like grit and learning agility have the potential to alleviate burnout.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the impact of grit and learning agility on academic burnout among nursing students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional design, engaging a random sample of 467 nursing students. The study utilized self-reported online surveys to collect data from nursing students. These surveys included a demographic questionnaire, a short grit scale, a learning agility questionnaire, and a Maslach Burnout Inventory student survey. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient test, and simple linear regression were employed to analyze data in SPSS software (version 23.0).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of the participants demonstrated elevated levels of grit (56.1%), moderate levels of learning agility (55.0%), and moderate levels of academic burnout (53.3%). The study revealed a statistically significant positive association between grit and learning agility (<i>r</i> = 0.274, <i>p</i> < .001), as well as a negative link between grit and academic burnout (<i>r</i> = -0.327, <i>p</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings highlight the importance of fostering grit and learning agility in nursing education as a means to mitigate academic burnout. Integrating resilience-building interventions such as mentorship programs and stress management into nursing curricula may enhance students' ability to deal with challenges and persist in their studies and improve both academic success and long-term professional well-being in the nursing workforce.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251346685"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12123111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200316","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":"A Sustainable and Meaningful Approach Toward Self-Treat Wound Care.","authors":"Yusrita Zolkefli","doi":"10.1177/23779608251347121","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251347121","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251347121"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12123107/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200298","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' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice Comparative Study.","authors":"Mohammad Qtait","doi":"10.1177/23779608251343611","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251343611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential in enhancing nursing care quality, patient outcomes, and clinical decision-making. However, nurses' engagement with EBP often varies depending on educational background and institutional support. Bridging programs have been introduced to help diploma-prepared nurses advance their knowledge and competencies through academic progression.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of EBP between diploma-prepared nurses and nurses who completed bridging programs in hospitals across Palestine.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive-comparative design was employed using a convenience sample of 200 registered nurses (104 diploma and 96 bridging program graduates) from multiple hospitals in the West Bank. Data were collected using validated self-administered questionnaires measuring knowledge, attitudes, practice, and EBP implementation. Independent <i>t</i>-tests and logistic regression were used for analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bridging nurses scored higher in all EBP domains, including knowledge (5.95 vs. 5.09), attitudes (5.80 vs. 5.06), practice (5.46 vs. 5.30), and implementation (5.42 vs. 4.91). Bridging nurses were significantly more likely to implement EBP. Gender, years of experience, and hospital setting were also significantly associated with higher EBP engagement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses with bridging education demonstrate stronger EBP competencies compared to diploma nurses. These findings emphasize the importance of academic progression and institutional support in promoting evidence-based nursing. Educational interventions and supportive work environments are recommended to enhance EBP engagement across all levels of nursing practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251343611"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12123105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200301","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-Management Practice of Minor Pregnancy Disorders and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Tulu Bolo General Hospital, Ethiopia.","authors":"Mangistu Abera, Aynalem Belay, Aberash Beyene Derribow, Girma Bacha, Sena Belina","doi":"10.1177/23779608251345324","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251345324","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The minor disorders of pregnancy are a series of commonly experienced disorders like nausea and vomiting, frequency of urination, heartburn, constipation, back pain, leg cramps, disturbance of sleep, and varicosities that mostly affect women during pregnancy. Across the world, due to a lack of self-management practice and less attention to minor disorders of pregnancy, pregnant women are exposed to major disorders of pregnancy, which have a negative impact on quality of life, and pregnancy outcomes. Most previous studies gave attention to the knowledge of minor pregnancy disorders and limited self-management practices of minor pregnancy disorders.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the self-management practice of minor pregnancy disorders and associated factors among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Tulu Bolo General Hospital, Southwest Shewa, Ethiopia, 2022.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from August 1 to September 30, 2022. Among 403, pregnant women were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. A structured and interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data were entered in Epi Data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS window version 26 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were done to identify variables associated with the self-management practice of minor pregnancy disorder in the binary logistic regression model. A statistical significance was declared at <i>P</i>-value < .05. Finally, tables, graphs, and narration were used to present the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A 397 study participants were included with a response rate of 98.5%. This study revealed that 29.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 24%, 34%) of women had good self-management practices for minor pregnancy disorders. The age of the pregnant women (AOR = 4.4; 95% CI: 1.64, 11.60), household wealth status (AOR = 3.6; 95% CI: 1.68, 7.97), women's education status (AOR = 5.8; 95% CI: 2.16, 16.03) and (AOR = 4.11; 95% CI: 1.30, 12.97), women's occupation (AOR = 2.44; 95% CI: 1.09, 5.45), and knowledge on minor pregnancy disorders (AOR = 2.06; 95% CI: 1.12, 3.79) were identified as statistically significant factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and recommendations: </strong>These findings showed that 70.7% of pregnant women were found to have had a lack of good self-management practices for minor pregnancy disorders. Hence, counseling and enhancing their knowledge of self-management should be provided to pregnant women to enhance their awareness regarding self-management practices of minor pregnancy disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251345324"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12123115/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200314","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 among Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication, Managerial Support, and Nurses' Social Capital During COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Amal R Gab Allah, Shimaa M Salem","doi":"10.1177/23779608251343613","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251343613","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the nursing team, emphasizing the need for effective emergency risk communication in public health situations. The current study aims to explore the relationship among CERC, managerial support, and nurses' social capital during recovery the from COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The researchers utilized a descriptive correlational research design. The study was carried out at four large hospitals that provide mainly tertiary health care services. A systemic random sampling technique was adopted to select 839 nurses working at the selected settings. Three instruments were used; Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication, Top management Support, and Nurses' Social Capital questionnaires. The researchers used Spearman correlation, Mann-Whitney <i>U</i> test, Student <i>t</i> test, analysis of variance, and Kruskal-Wallis tests to analyze collected data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant positive correlations were noted between Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication as independent variables, and each of top management support and social capital as dependent variables.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>COVID-19 pandemic had put significant pressure on nurses' social capital and their ability to communicate effectively. Thus, focusing on risk communication and managerial support are crucial for keeping staff social capital, especially during health crisis.</p><p><strong>Implications for nursing management: </strong>Continuous training centered on risk communication during emergencies and health crises coupled with high managerial support would keep staff nurses' social capital.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251343613"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12099098/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144142545","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":"Determining How Nurses Living With Their Families Decide to Work in a COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit: Grounded Theory Study.","authors":"Akira Sato, Yoshiko Sasaki, Yoko Imazu","doi":"10.1177/23779608251345709","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251345709","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Previous studies have shown that, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, nurses were being reassigned to non-COVID-19 wards, opting to take leave, or resigning because of concerns of infecting their families. Even so, many nurses decided to continue working. However, a literature review revealed a lack of research clarifying how nurses coped with their anxiety and came to the decision to work in a COVID-19 intensive care unit.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the process by which nurses living with their families decided to work in an intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic and the factors that influenced their decision.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifteen registered nurses who lived with their families and decided to work in a COVID-19 intensive care unit during the pandemic were recruited for an individual, semi-structured interview. Charmaz's constructivist grounded theory was used to analyze the transcripts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four core categories were identified. When the nurses perceived their facility would accept a patient with COVID-19, they: (1) assessed the risk of infection to their family, (2) weighed their anxiety against their sense of mission, (3) reduced the risk of infection, and (4) discussed the decision with their family members.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The decision involved fear of infecting families, trust in the hospital, and sense of mission. Hospitals' consideration of the situation was important in motivating employees and reducing anxiety. There was a gender bias in this study. The large number of male participants resulted from the characteristics of the participating COVID-19 intensive care units, reflecting gender roles in Japan, where men often work and women are responsible for housework and childcare. Facilities and managers should foster a workplace culture that values employees, even in ordinary times. Our findings may help healthcare organizations support nurses in an emerging infectious disease pandemic and ensure nurses are available in healthcare systems with limited resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251345709"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12099086/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144143964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nursing Educators' Perspectives on the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Into Academic Settings.","authors":"Moustaq Karim Khan Rony, Sumon Ahmad, Sabren Mukta Tanha, Dipak Chandra Das, Mosammat Ruma Akter, Mst Amena Khatun, Most Hasina Begum, Md Ibrahim Khalil, Umme Rabeya Peu, Mst Rina Parvin, Daifallah M Alrazeeni, Fazila Akter","doi":"10.1177/23779608251342931","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251342931","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into education has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning practices, especially in nursing education, which combines theoretical and practical knowledge. However, challenges such as infrastructural limitations, ethical considerations, and a lack of educator preparedness hinder its widespread adoption in settings with limited access to technology, insufficient funding, and inadequate training opportunities for educators.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study explores nursing educators' perspectives on integrating AI into academic settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework, this qualitative study employed a phenomenological approach to understand nursing educators' lived experiences. Data were collected through 14 semistructured interviews and three focus group discussions with 16 participants from three nursing colleges in Bangladesh. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify key insights and trends.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nursing educators recognized the potential of AI tools, such as adaptive learning platforms, virtual simulations, and predictive analytics, to enhance teaching efficiency, personalize learning, and engage students. However, barriers such as insufficient training, infrastructural challenges, and ethical concerns related to data privacy, algorithmic bias, and AI-driven decision making were highlighted. Thematic analysis revealed five major themes: (1) perceived benefits of AI, (2) barriers to AI integration, (3) ethical considerations in AI use, (4) educator readiness and adaptation, and (5) AI as a tool for personalized learning. Many educators expressed a need for professional development and institutional support to effectively integrate AI technologies. Strategies for overcoming these challenges included targeted training programs, ethical guidelines, and addressing disparities in resource distribution.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>AI holds transformative potential for nursing education, offering opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. However, its effective integration requires addressing educators' readiness, ethical challenges, and resource limitations. These findings underscore the importance of equipping nursing educators with the necessary competencies to prepare future nurses for AI-enhanced clinical environments, thereby bridging education with evolving healthcare practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251342931"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12084691/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095334","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}