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{"title":"Concerns of Novice Nurses in the First Year of Work: A Qualitative Content Analysis.","authors":"Bahareh Najafi, Ahmad Nasiri","doi":"10.1177/23779608241300019","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241300019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Novice nurses face many concerns at the beginning of their professional careers. The majority of novice nurses have been challenged with stress, inability to work autonomously, insecurity, inexperience, and unpreparedness to work in a clinical setting at the early of their work.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to explain novice nurses' experiences to understand their concerns. This was a qualitative study using conventional content analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Unstructured in-depth open individual interviews were used for data collection. Sixteen nurses were selected by purposeful sampling. The data were analyzed using the Graneheim and Lundman content analysis approach. After data collection, all interviews were transcribed and reviewed, and categories were extracted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After analyzing the data obtained from the experiences of novice nurses, three major themes and 11 subthemes were identified. The major themes were initial uncertainty in the novice nurse, loneliness and helplessness alongside colleagues, and concerns about workplace discrimination by managers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Since the results of this qualitative study showed that novice nurses have such important concerns as confusion, feelings of loneliness and helplessness, and feelings of worry about discrimination at the beginning of their work, so, it is necessary to pay attention to these issues in planning by providers to assist them transitioning in clinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241300019"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11638982/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142829962","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 Role of Pregnancy Intentions in U.S. Women's Contraceptive and Alcohol Use Behaviors.","authors":"Karina M Shreffler, Alysa Roland, Christine N Joachims, Julie M Croff","doi":"10.1177/23779608241301858","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241301858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Alcohol use in early pregnancy increases the risk for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Women who engage in heavy drinking and become pregnant when they are not actively trying to conceive are at heightened risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancies. Identifying factors associated with greater risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancies is critical for prevention.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study explored the odds of contraceptive nonuse and heavy drinking for women trying to conceive or ambivalent about pregnancy as compared to those trying to avoid pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the role of pregnancy intentions, including ambivalence, on contraceptive nonuse and heavy drinking among a national sample of 583 sexually active heterosexual women of childbearing age conducted online in 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results showed that women who are trying to conceive or are ambivalent about pregnancy have higher odds of contraceptive nonuse than women trying to avoid pregnancy (OR = 13.19, <i>p</i> < .01 and OR = 3.56, <i>p</i> < .001, respectively), but no significant differences in heavy alcohol use by pregnancy intention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pregnancy intentions are associated with contraceptive nonuse but not heavy alcohol use. Delayed pregnancy recognition among those not actively trying to conceive but also not consistently using an effective form of contraception might place women who are avoiding or ambivalent about pregnancy at heightened risk for an alcohol-exposed pregnancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241301858"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11638988/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830210","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":"Overview of ICU Nurses' Knowledge and Need Assessment for Instrument to Detect Sick Building Syndrome.","authors":"Ninuk Dian Kurniawati, Yulis Setiya Dewi, Erna Dwi Wahyuni, Hidayat Arifin, Sandeep Poddar, Muhammad Fikri AlFaruq, Rofiqa Dwi Febriyanti","doi":"10.1177/23779608241288716","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241288716","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) are vulnerable to sick building syndrome (SBS), which can affect their health, performance, and patient safety. Understanding SBS is crucial in healthcare to protect both staff and patients. However, many ICU nurses lack knowledge about this condition and the necessary detection tools.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to describe ICU nurses' knowledge about SBS and the need of an instrument to detect the signs and symptoms of SBS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 100 ICU nurses, recruited through simple random sampling from the Critical Care Indonesia Nurse Association. The study focused on nurses' knowledge of SBS and the need for an instrument to detect it. Research instruments included basic respondent characteristics, nurses' knowledge, and the need for an SBS detection tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of respondents exhibited a good level of knowledge (66%), yet many answered questions incorrectly regarding SBS etiology, symptoms, and effects. This was exemplified by incorrect responses attributing noise and chemicals as causes of SBS, overlooking fatigue as a symptom, and inaccurately assessing the physical effects of SBS. Notably, nurses demonstrated strong knowledge regarding SBS prevention (71%) and treatment (94%). Respondents unanimously supported the necessity of an instrument capable of detecting SBS among ICU nurses (71%), with an electronic instrument being the preferred option over other forms.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>ICU nurses possess a good level of knowledge about SBS. It is recommended to develop and investigate an electronic-based instrument for detecting SBS. Additionally, implementing an e-learning educational program could further enhance the knowledge and management of SBS among healthcare professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241288716"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11638986/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830208","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 Effect of Online Group Education on Promoting Knowledge, Motivation, Self-Efficacy, Self-Care Behaviors and Preventing Uncontrolled Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients: A Quasi-Experiment Study.","authors":"Arif Setyo Upoyo, Yunita Sari, Agis Taufik, Akhyarul Anam, Ani Kuswati","doi":"10.1177/23779608241299288","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241299288","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hypertensive patients may lack time to visit clinics and attend educational sessions, resulting in poor blood pressure control. Uncontrolled blood pressure in people with hypertension can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The specific purpose of this study was to determine the effect of online group education on knowledge, motivation, self-efficacy, self-care behavior, and blood pressure control of hypertensive patients.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The research method used a quasi-experiment method. The subjects were hypertensive patients in Indonesia. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling. Total sampling consisted of 96 participants, consisting of 48 intervention groups and 48 control groups. The inclusion criteria in the study were patients with primary hypertension who were willing to become research respondents. The exclusion criteria in this study were respondents who were sick and unable to follow therapy, had hearing problems, and had complications of other diseases (kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and stroke). Data collection methods include observation. The instruments used were the HKLS, HBP-SCP questionnaire, and Sphygmomanometer digital.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Data analysis using repeated ANOVA and Friedman tests. There was a significant decrease in systolic (<i>p</i> < .001) and diastolic (<i>p</i> = .001) blood pressure and an increase in knowledge (<i>p</i> < .001), motivation (<i>p</i> < .001), self-efficacy (<i>p</i> < .001), and self-care behavior (<i>p</i> < .001) in the intervention group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Online group education effectively reduces blood pressure and increases self-care behaviors in hypertensive patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241299288"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11635858/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819661","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":"Predictors of Late Antenatal Care Initiation: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana.","authors":"Jonathan Gbene, Mohammed Augustine Takase, Valentine Ayangba, Williams Azumah Abanga, Anwar Sadat Hamza, Justina Atogichiga Alechana, Edem Kojo Dzantor, Elvis E Tarkang","doi":"10.1177/23779608241299345","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241299345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite free maternal healthcare, about 50% of pregnant women in Ghana initiate their antenatal clinic (ANC) late.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to identify the factors that contribute to the late initiation of ANC among pregnant women in the Jasikan District, Ghana.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2021 and May 2022 in multiple health facilities. Multistage sampling was employed to select 352 pregnant women attending ANC in selected health facilities. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was analyzed using Stata version 14.0. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the study variables and multivariable logistic regression models were performed to determine the predictors of late ANC initiation at <i>p</i> < .05 and 95% confidence interval (CI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Approximately 45.7% of the participants initiated ANC late. Age less than 20 years, older age groups (40-49 [odds ratio (OR): 18.0, 95%CI: 3.68-88.0, <i>p</i> < .001]; 30-39 [OR: 6.4, 95%CI: 1.76-22.87, <i>p</i> = .005] and 20-29 [OR: 4.6, 95%CI: 1.30-15.98, <i>p</i> = .018]) were associated with late initiation of ANC. Having a higher number of children (4 [OR: 2.8, 95%CI: 1.36-5.79, <i>p</i> = .005] and 3 [OR: 2.5, 95%CI: 1.33-4.58, <i>p</i> = .004]) were predictors of late ANC initiation as compared to having one child. Women who sought for advice from women leaders (OR: 3.5, 95%CI: 1.18-10.12, <i>p</i> = .02) were about three (3) times more likely to initiate ANC late as compared to those who sought for advice from friends. Women who felt poorly received at ANC (OR: 7.7, 95%CI: 2.188-27.078, <i>p</i> = .001) were about eight (8) times more likely to initiate ANC late as compared to those who felt well received. Again, those who spent over six (6) hours during ANC visits (OR: 18.4, 95%CI: 4.246-79.734, <i>p</i> < .001) had an 18 times higher risk of initiating ANC late relative to those who spent less than 3 h.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study findings highlight the need for interventions that addresses the social and cultural factors, negative perceptions of ANC, and long waiting times at health facilities to improve early initiation of ANC. Such interventions can assume health education and promotion to address the sociocultural and unfavorable perceptions toward ANC. The sector ministry and the health facilities may consider expanding ANC service centers to reduce long waiting times.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241299345"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11622304/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142795962","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":"Magnitude and Determinants of job Stress among pre-Hospital Care Providers Working in Ambulance Centers, Addis Ababa.","authors":"Selamawit Alehegn, Mebratu Abraha, Ayele Fikadu, Gashaw Kasahun, Migbar Sibhat Mekonen, Kasie Gebeyehu Tiruneh, Taye Mezgebu Ashine, Edmealem Getahun Mesfin","doi":"10.1177/23779608241299507","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241299507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Pre-hospital care personnel, including paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), are crucial frontline responders in emergency medical situations. They are critical in delivering timely medical assistance to individuals in emergencies. However, the demanding nature of their work can subject them to significant job stress, which may adversely affect their well-being and job performance.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to assess the levels of job stress and explore associated factors among pre-hospital care providers in Addis Ababa.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted at a healthcare facility, involving 134 ambulance healthcare providers. Participants were selected through a simple random sampling technique. Data collection employed pretested, self-administered questionnaires utilizing a nursing stress scale. Descriptive statistics were utilized to summarize the findings. Logistic regression analysis was employed to ascertain associations between variables while controlling for potential confounders. The strength of the association between dependent and independent variables was evaluated using odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Of the 134 study participants, 47% (95% CI: 38.2, 55.8) of them had job stress. Notably, several factors were significantly associated with job stress among pre-hospital healthcare providers working in ambulances. Conflict with leaders (AOR = 5.07; 95% CI: 2.98, 12.53), fear of mistakes (AOR = 8.22; 95% CI: 1.86, 36.34), lack of resources (AOR = 11.06; 95% CI: 5.19, 22.41), overloaded with ambulance care (AOR = 18.94; 95% CI: 4.33, 38.73) and inadequate information from dispatchers (AOR = 7.35; 95% CI: 3.32, 16.62) were identified as significant associated factors of job stress among these providers. These findings highlight the critical need to address leadership conflicts, fear of errors, and communication deficiencies to mitigate job stress among pre-hospital healthcare providers working in ambulances.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the prevalence of job stress among pre-hospital healthcare providers working in ambulances, and found it as a significant problem. Notably, conflict with leaders, fear of mistakes, lack of resources, work overload and inadequate information from dispatchers emerged as significant associated factors contributing to job stress among pre-hospital health care providers. Efforts to foster better communication channels between providers and dispatchers, promote supportive leadership practices, and implement error-reduction strategies are essential. By addressing these challenges, healthcare organizations can create a more conducive work environment that supports the mental and emotional health of pre-hospital healthcare providers.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241299507"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11622293/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142795942","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":"Development and Implementation of a Clinical Nursing Practice Guideline for Prevention and Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure in Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients.","authors":"Kannika Sirisaen, Suchira Chaiviboontham, Surachest Phornsuwannapha","doi":"10.1177/23779608241303025","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241303025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hemorrhagic stroke is a serious condition that leads to high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly within the first 30 days following the stroke. One serious complication is increased intracranial pressure (IICP), which worsens neurological symptoms and can result in death or disability.</p><p><strong>Purposes: </strong>To develop and implement a clinical nursing practice guideline (CNPG) for prevention and management of IICP in hemorrhagic stroke patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study had two phases: (1) Evidence trigger and support, identifying clinical problems and gathering empirical evidence, and (2) Evidence-observed, where a CNPG was developed and implemented. The CNPG was based on the Nursing Role Effectiveness Model and Soukup's Nursing Practice Development Model, covering preoperative and postoperative care and key nursing activities such as assessment, prevention, and management. The study assessed the CNPG's impact on nurses' knowledge, practices, and implementation feasibility. Nineteen registered nurses from the Surgical Intensive Care Unit were included and analyzed using descriptive statistics, interquartile range, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings showed a significant improvement in nurses' mean knowledge scores after implementing the nursing guideline for preventing IICP in hemorrhagic stroke patients (<i>p</i> < 0.000). The overall mean knowledge score was high (X̄ = 23.11, SD = 2.54, Mdn = 23, IQR = 5). Additionally, the total mean nursing practice score (X̄ = 122.53, SD = 17.80) and overall mean perceived implementation feasibility score were both high (X̄ = 4.68, SD = .35).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings suggest that integrating nursing practice guidelines and providing training to enhance nurses' knowledge significantly contribute to positive outcomes in both structure and process. Regarding structure, nurses demonstrated increased knowledge and proficiency in nursing practices. Regarding process outcomes, evidence-based guidelines were effectively utilized, paving the way for practical application in future nursing practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241303025"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11618950/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787375","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":"Pharmacology Knowledge Among Nurses Working in Nursing Homes in Norway: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Siv Eriksen Taasen, Fred-Ivan Kvam, Kjersti Marie Blytt, El Houcine Messaoudi","doi":"10.1177/23779608241303482","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241303482","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The administration of drugs is an important part of nurses' professional practice. A basic knowledge of pharmacological principles is required to make accurate decisions about drug management and conduct patient medication education. However, several studies have suggested that nurses have inadequate knowledge of pharmacology and medication management.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the level of knowledge in pharmacology and medication management among nurses working in nursing homes (NHs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional study at 24 NHs in Norway. The nurses took a multiple-choice test in pharmacology with 35 questions at their workplace. Each question had four alternative answers with one answer being correct. One point was awarded for a correct answer and zero for a wrong answer. The test included categories in general pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, and medication management.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 145 nurses completed the questionnaire. In the range of 0-35 correct responses, the mean score for the sum of all questions was 22.5, which equates to 66% of responses being correct. Linear multiple regression showed no association regarding gender, age distribution among the nurses, years since completing basic education in nursing, years of work experience in NHs, postgraduate education, and knowledge of pharmacology and medication management. Knowledge was better in the category medication management (<i>p</i> < 0.001) than in the category's general pharmacology and clinical pharmacology. When evaluating specific test questions, 38.9% of the nurses answered a question on opioids correct, 64.1% a question on anticoagulants correct, 33.5% knew the prerequisites for generic substitution, and 45.5% did not know the difference between agonists and antagonists.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results are in line with previous findings. The participating nurses working in the NHs have insufficient knowledge in pharmacology and medication management. This may cause harm and undermine patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241303482"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11622299/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142795960","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 Quality of Life and Social Support Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Sukayna Nazzal, Ahmad Ayed, Kefah Jehad Zaben, Moath Abu Ejheisheh, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Ahmad Batran","doi":"10.1177/23779608241301225","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241301225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Pregnant women require social support and healthcare treatments that are specifically designed to address their quality of life (QoL) during this time, as this will help them get through this crucial stage with more resilience and comfort.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess the relationship between the QoL of pregnant women and social support.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 423 pregnant women. Data were gathered through the SF-36 scale and the \"Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support\" in the period of June 1 to September 1, 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The physical health level was moderate (<i>M</i> = 46.22 ± 16.1), and the mental health level was also moderate (<i>M</i> = 46.12 ± 21.8). Social support was rated high (<i>M</i> = 5.3 ± 1.0), with the highest score in the significant other subscale (<i>M</i> = 5.9 ± 1.2) and the lowest in the friend's subscale (<i>M</i> = 4.4 ± 1.6). Furthermore, the analysis revealed a significant positive association between the QoL scores and social support (<i>p</i> < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study confirmed that Palestinian pregnant women had a moderate level of QoL and a high level of perceived social support. Additionally, it established a significant small positive relationship between the QoL scores and social support among pregnant women.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241301225"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11618899/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787388","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":"Engaging, Binding and Retaining Nurses: The Success Formula of an Exemplary Ward.","authors":"D A E Spoolder, A G van Duijn, H A Schreuder-Cats, M J de Bie-Timmer","doi":"10.1177/23779608241300859","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241300859","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurse staffing remains an ongoing issue in healthcare worldwide. However, a Dutch urology ward has hardly any staffing difficulties. Nevertheless, it remains challenging to grasp what exactly is the success formula of the ward. Investigating a practical example of a successful ward will facilitate a deeper understanding of the application of current knowledge. Furthermore, novel concepts offer potential solutions to current problems. There is a need of putting the knowledge into practice.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective is to identify the factors that contribute to the success of the urology ward in engaging, binding, and retaining nurses, to provide practical insights and opportunities for other wards.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Dutch Model for Excellent Care forms the basis of a prospective, qualitative research study with focus groups. Twelve nurses were divided into three focus groups, based on work experience. They were asked about why they love working on the ward. Analysis was performed using Braun and Clarke's method for thematic analysis. Emerged themes were presented, substantiated by quotes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes and twelve subthemes became apparent: (a) Supportive structures: nursing governance, professional development, and quality of leadership. (b) Optimal work environment: working with skilled nurses, a professional relationship with physicians and professional autonomy. (c) Team culture: feeling seen, good ambiance, and equality. (d) Specialty of urology: variation in work, workload, and the type of patient.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nurses are uniquely positioned to provide invaluable insight into their needs. They illuminated the crucial importance of fostering a work environment that prioritizes both professional as well as personal needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241300859"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11618960/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787377","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}