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{"title":"What Women With Dementia Who Receive Home Care Services Consider Important in Daily Life: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Simen A Steindal, Ingebjørg Haugen, Orla Brady, Knut Engedal, Benedicte Sørensen Strøm","doi":"10.1177/23779608261479697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608261479697","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Most people with dementia in Norway live at home, and maintaining physical, social and spiritual activity remains a basic need. Yet research has focused on women as caregivers rather than women living with dementia. Consequently, more knowledge is needed into what women receiving home care service consider important in daily life to tailor health care services and to understand how these women experience participating in activities.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to describe what women with dementia who receive home care service consider important in their daily lives.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed an exploratory-descriptive design. Data were collected using individual semi-structured interviews with eight older women with dementia with mild to moderate cognitive impairment who received home care service. Data were analysed using manifest qualitative content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data analysis identified three categories: The need to be physically active and spend time outdoors, The need to staying socially connected and The need for meaningful activities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides insight into what women with dementia who receive home care service consider important in their daily lives. The need for meaning in daily life can be met in different ways, and it is important to tailor activities for women with dementia.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261479697"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13487074/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799038","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":"Sleep-Related Problems and Needlestick Injuries Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Laura Fernández-Puerta, Ángela Mendoza-Vinces, Martha Holguín, Jacobo Cambil-Martín, Irene Bolívar, Germán Prados","doi":"10.1177/23779608261478391","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608261478391","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim: </strong>Needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs) are prevalent among registered nurses and nursing students. Although NSIs are a multifactorial phenomenon, the relationship between sleep problems and NSIs remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between sleep-related problems and NSIs among nursing students.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Cross-sectional study of n = 584 nursing students from two Ecuadorian universities. Sociodemographic and academic data as well as information on NSIs in the previous three months were obtained through an online questionnaire. Self-reported insomnia, sleepiness, sleep hygiene practices and emotional well-being were explored using validated questionnaires. The relationship between all variables and the occurrence of NSIs was explored using logistic regression analyses.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>In total, 23.6% of the students (n = 138) reported at least one NSI in the previous three months. Those reporting NSIs used hypnotics more frequently (<i>p</i> < 0.05), were younger and reported higher levels of insomnia, sleepiness, depression, anxiety and stress and poorer sleep hygiene (all <i>p</i> < 0.01). Logistic regression revealed that younger students (OR = 0.931, CI: 0.884-0.982, <i>p</i> < 0.01) and those reporting insomnia symptoms (OR = 1.064, CI: 1.016-1.114, <i>p</i> < 0.01) had higher odds of reporting NSIs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Having insomnia symptoms and being younger were associated with an increased likelihood of reporting NSIs among nursing students. There is an urgent need to develop preventive strategies that address the potential role of sleep problems and other individual and organizational factors to reduce the occurrence of NSIs among students and healthcare professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261478391"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13477536/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148765565","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":"Emirati Nursing Students' Experiences and Perspectives on Baby-Friendly Hospital (BFHI) Training: A Phenomenological Study.","authors":"Sawsan Abuhammad, Ahlam Alhemedi, Amira Mohammed Ali, Hossam Alhawatmeh, Abdelaziz Hendy, Heba Hijazi, Farah K El-Zubi, Amat Al-Khaleq O Mehrass","doi":"10.1177/23779608261479698","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608261479698","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Breastfeeding is strongly recommended for infant and maternal health, and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) aims to improve breastfeeding-supportive care; hence, teaching nursing students to adopt BFHI concepts is critical.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore nursing students' experiences and perspectives of BFHI training, with attention to communication and cultural sensitivity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A phenomenological qualitative design was used. Thirty undergraduate nursing students (13 males, 17 females) who completed BFHI-related learning participated in individual semi-structured interviews. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, translated into English, and analyzed using thematic analysis with independent coding by two researchers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six themes were identified: (1) training was experienced as structured, clear, and educational; (2) readiness and confidence improved through supervision, feedback, and skills practice-especially simulation; (3) permission-based, professional communication was central to breastfeeding education; (4) male identity created initial culturally influenced discomfort that improved with adaptation and professionalism; (5) team-based support-particularly involving female staff-and indirect teaching tools increased acceptability; and (6) real-clinical barriers (e.g., access, patient preference, role ambiguity) led to recommendations for clearer roles, more simulation, and culturally sensitive guidance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>When combined with structured curriculum, supervised practice, and simulation, BFHI training can boost students' confidence and communication skills. To deepen learning and improve clinical application, male trainees in culturally sensitive settings require explicit advice on consent-based communication, boundaries, teamwork (including female staff assistance), and role clarification.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261479698"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13477541/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148762516","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 Students' Information Seeking Behavior in Saudi Arabia: A Mixed-Method Study.","authors":"Asim Abdullah Alhejaili, Mohammed Aljohani, Abdulrahman Muslihi, Bassam Alshahrani, Umar Lawal Bello, Hammad Ali Fadlalmola, Mona Alrashdi","doi":"10.1177/23779608261477509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608261477509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nursing care plans are fundamental learning tools for assessing students' clinical judgment, yet documentation quality is influenced by resource accessibility and information-seeking competence. Despite growing emphasis on evidence-based practice and digital literacy, limited research examines how nursing students identify, evaluate, and apply information sources-particularly artificial intelligence-when developing care plans during clinical placements.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To examine undergraduate nursing students' online information-seeking behaviours when developing nursing care plans during clinical placements, including their use of artificial intelligence tools.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Convergent mixed-methods study at a single Saudi university. Eligible undergraduate nursing students were engaged in clinical courses requiring care plan development. Sixteen final-year students were purposively sampled for four focus groups, and all 192 eligible students were invited to a cross-sectional survey; 157 responded (81.7%). The survey used a validated 17-item information-seeking assessment tool. Qualitative and quantitative strands were collected concurrently, analysed separately-thematically and via descriptive statistics-and integrated at interpretation; no inferential tests were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Qualitative findings revealed persistent challenges including time constraints and variable clinical staff collaboration; students used cross-checking and peer consultation to ensure credibility, though concerns about artificial intelligence reliability persisted. Quantitatively, students reported high confidence in online information-seeking (aggregate mean 4.14/5.0), drawing on multiple sources including professional databases and artificial intelligence tools.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>While nursing students demonstrate confidence as information seekers, gaps exist between perceived competence and actual critical appraisal skills. Although derived from a single Saudi university using a descriptive design, findings may be transferable to programmes facing similar challenges in integrating digital health literacy and emerging technologies into clinical training.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261477509"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13473777/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148761058","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":"Awareness and Practice of Breast Self-Examination Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Catherine Kroamah Dwumfour, Stella Mintah Acheampong, Hannah Dankwah, Theresah Essumambah Donkoh, Racheal Brefo, Collins Atta Poku, Abigael O Emikpe, Lydia Boampong Owusu, Cynthia Yaba Kumah, Mary Edu-Mensah, Joseph Shahadu Issifu, Veronica Millicent Dzomeku","doi":"10.1177/23779608261477846","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608261477846","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer among women globally, with Sub-Saharan African countries leading breast cancer mortalities worldwide. Breast self-examination (BSE) is a cost-effective intervention for detecting breast cancer in low-resource settings.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess the awareness and practice of BSE among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ghana.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study design with convenience sampling was used to survey 536 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at two facilities in Kumasi City, Ghana. Data was collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) to assess BSE awareness and practice. Logistic regression was used to assess association between sociodemographic data and levels of awareness and practice of BSE, with statistical significance established at <i>p</i> < .05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed a high level of awareness of BSE (84%) among pregnant women. Over half (57.4%) of respondents practiced BSE, with (58.5%) of women performing BSE following education received at the antenatal clinic. Women with moderate BSE awareness level had significantly lower odds of practicing BSE than those with high BSE awareness level (aOR = 0.20, 95% CI: 0.11, 0.36, <i>p</i> <.01). Respondents with secondary level education had significantly lower odds of having high BSE awareness level than those with tertiary education (aOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.17-0.84, <i>p</i> < .01). Similarly, women with secondary level of education had significantly lower odds of practicing BSE compared to those with tertiary education (aOR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.33-0.84, <i>p</i> < .01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study revealed a gap between awareness and practice of BSE among pregnant women in a low-resource country. The findings demonstrate the need for stakeholders to intensify breast awareness and BSE campaigns within hospitals, schools, and community to bridge this gap.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261477846"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13473763/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148763792","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":"Fatal and Non-fatal Health Outcomes of Congenital Musculoskeletal and Limb Anomalies Among Infants in Eastern Sub-Saharan Africa, From 1990 to 2023.","authors":"Sebsibe Tadesse, Hiwot Hailu Amare, Teshome Gensa Geta, Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Boko Loka Safayi, Miesa Gelchu, Anteneh Fikrie","doi":"10.1177/23779608261479832","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608261479832","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite strategies and policies, congenital musculoskeletal and limb anomalies (CMLAs) remain a public health issue for infants in low-income countries. However, the true burden of these anomalies is not well documented in resource-limited settings.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to quantify the non-fatal and fatal health impacts of CMLAs in the Eastern Sub-Saharan African (ESSA) region from 1990 to 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) 2023 methods and tools were used. Prevalence, incidence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) were estimated by using the Bayesian meta-regression tool for disease modeling (DisMod-MR 2.1), whereas mortality and years of life lost (YLLs) rates were quantified in the cause of death ensemble model (CODEm).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the ESSA region, there were an estimated 1606 prevalent cases of CMLAs (95% UI: 1112, 2299), 2120 new cases (95% UI: 1472, 3016), 4 deaths (95% UI: 2, 10), 389 YLLs (95% UI: 186, 858), 241 YLDs (95% UI: 140, 400), and 630 DALYs (95% UI: 383, 1069) per 100,000 infants in 2023. Somalia had the highest non-fatal rates, while Mozambique had the highest fatal rates. The lowest YLLs rate was among males in Ethiopia. Between 1990 and 2023, the rates remained similar across the region. However, there was a 6% decline in the incidence rate (95% UI: -10, -1). The non-fatal health outcomes increased in Kenya.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study revealed that the fatal and non-fatal outcomes of CMLAs were high and remained similar across most countries in the ESSA region over the past 34 years, indicating the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the burden. Implementing community-based screening, treatment, and counseling programs; establishing dedicated pediatric surgical care and rehabilitation centers; and strengthening comprehensive surveillance systems may be recommended to reduce the premature mortalities and disabilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261479832"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13473771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148764023","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":"Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge of Early Essential Newborn Care in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.","authors":"Ali Ahmad Al-Shraifeen, Maisa Usman Adam, Ahmad Ismail, Dena Attallah, Minerva Raguini, Grace Castro, Niela Sacro Rosales","doi":"10.1177/23779608261458908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608261458908","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The use of the World Health Organization's Early Essential Newborn Care (EENC) guidelines may reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality. The knowledge of EENC among healthcare professionals is closely tied to their clinical practice. However, there is a lack of research assessing the knowledge of healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the level of knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding EENC in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional descriptive study was employed with a convenience sample of 123 healthcare professionals working in six units that provide care for neonates at a private hospital in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire that was administered online. Data were analyzed for frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to find differences in knowledge across demographic characteristics. The significance level was set at < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding EENC was 59% ± 10%. Professionals working in the nursery had higher knowledge of EENC compared to other departments (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The overall knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding EENC was low. These results highlight the need for targeted, department-specific educational interventions to strengthen EENC knowledge and improve the overall quality of neonatal care.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261458908"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13473758/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148762107","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":"Erratum to \"Birth Mode Preferences and Associated Factors Among Jordanian Pregnant Women\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/23779608261467952","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608261467952","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1177/23779608261453437.].</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261467952"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13462629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148722447","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":"Nurse Migration and Workforce Dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.","authors":"Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Salam Bani Hani, Lamiaa Abd El Hakeem Ali Ahmed, Manal Saleh Moustafa Saleh, Abdelaziz Hendy, Jibin Kunjavara, Majeda M El-Banna","doi":"10.1177/23779608261479007","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608261479007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurse migration is a defining feature of health workforce dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), which functions as both a source and destination for internationally mobile nurses. Persistent workforce shortages, increasing healthcare demands, demographic changes, and sociopolitical instability in some countries have intensified cross-border mobility, raising concerns about workforce sustainability and equitable access to nursing care. This paper examines evolving patterns of nurse migration in the EMR and identifies policy priorities to support a sustainable nursing workforce. Drawing on findings from a recent global nurse migration report and relevant regional and international literature, the paper critically synthesizes evidence on migration trends, workforce distribution, and policy responses, with particular attention to governance, nursing education, and recruitment practices. The review highlights contrasting migration patterns across the region. Several middle-income countries continue to experience significant outward migration driven by economic opportunities, career advancement, and working conditions, whereas high-income countries rely extensively on internationally educated nurses to address workforce shortages and support health system expansion. Although initiatives promoting ethical international recruitment, workforce monitoring, and national workforce development are increasing, important challenges remain, including fragmented governance, inconsistent regulatory frameworks, limited educational capacity, sociocultural barriers to nursing careers, and difficulties retaining experienced nurses. Strengthening workforce sustainability in the EMR will require coordinated national and regional workforce planning, greater investment in nursing education, effective retention strategies, enforcement of ethical recruitment practices, and enhanced regional collaboration. These measures can strengthen local nursing capacity, improve workforce stability, and support resilient health systems capable of delivering high-quality, equitable patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261479007"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13458121/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148714142","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":"Impact of Basic Life Support Training Program on Nurses' Knowledge and Practice.","authors":"Ebenezer Quayson, Irene Korkoi Aboh, Rita Opoku-Danso","doi":"10.1177/23779608261477166","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608261477166","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) remains a significant cause of in-hospital mortality and morbidity in Ghana, with increasing incidence in the Central Region of Ghana. Although nurses are continuously present at patients' bedsides, their ability to recognize and manage cardiac arrest using basic life support (BLS) is under scrutiny.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study evaluated the impact of a structured BLS training programme on nurses' knowledge and practical application of BLS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used. Using a simple random sampling technique (lottery method), 101 nurses were selected. A seven-point Likert scale questionnaire adapted from the American Heart Association (AHA) 2020 guidelines was used to assess BLS knowledge, while practical skills were evaluated using the BLS task checklist from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test and linear regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant post-training increases were observed in BLS knowledge (W = 4753, p < .001; 95% CI: 1.25 to 1.59) and BLS practice (W = 5151, p < .001; 95% CI: 63.50 to 65.50). In the regression analyses, pretest knowledge was positively associated with posttest knowledge (β = 0.74, p < .001). However, pretest practice and posttest knowledge showed negative regression coefficients in models predicting posttest practice. These regression findings were interpreted cautiously because of restricted variability and possible ceiling effects in posttest scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In-service BLS training significantly enhanced both the knowledge and practical skills of nurses. Routine implementation of such programme should be organized at regular interval.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"12 ","pages":"23779608261477166"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13458114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148714075","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}