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{"title":"Time Wasters Facing Nurses During Work in Hospital Departments.","authors":"Mohammad Qtait","doi":"10.1177/23779608251328278","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251328278","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The authorities of healthcare and treatment worldwide are seeking to use available resources in a way that prevents any waste of money or time, as time is, of course, convertible to money.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of the study is to assess the time wasters facing nurses in the work department.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted involving surgical and medical ward nurses from hospitals in the West Bank. A structured questionnaire was administered to 200 nurses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The participants' sociodemographic characteristics indicated that nurses were almost equal in terms of gender (females: 51%). Seventy-four percent were young, with ages ranging from 25 to 34 years and work experience ranging from 6 to 10 years. Most of the participants (71.6%) held a bachelor's degree. More time was wasted by nurses during work, with an overall mean of 3.4 (medium). The activity thought to waste the most time in hospital care was moving around between patients' rooms, the nursing station, and the restroom, which may delay required tasks. Other time-wasting activities included using phones and social media, waiting for physicians to provide medication orders, post-round information, discharge orders, and other necessary details, communicating with patient relatives, and searching for supplies or equipment and returning them.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The hospital working environment is complex, and opportunities for improving the efficiency of nurses' workloads should be analyzed case by case in each hospital and workgroup. Modifications to reduce the time wasted waiting in wards, straightforward creative solutions to minimize the time spent searching for necessary equipment, the use of Hospital Information System technology for communication and documentation, and better ward design to decrease time wasted moving between the ward and the restroom could all be beneficial for increasing productivity and providing safer, more acceptable care.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251328278"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11960182/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765041","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-medication Patterns and Knowledge Among Undergraduate Health Sciences Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Abeer Mohamed Abdelkader, Ghadeer Taher Alhassan, Wejdan Bader Albukhaytan, Esraa Ahmed Alnoubi, Wadha Nasser AlRasheedi, Eman Ali Alomran","doi":"10.1177/23779608251330865","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251330865","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Self-medication (SM) is a practice wherein an individual consumes medicines without consulting a physician. This growing practice can lead to serious consequences, such as adverse drug reactions or treatment failure. Evidence suggests that SM is particularly common among young adults.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the patterns and knowledge of SM among undergraduate health sciences students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The cross-sectional study was conducted on 571 undergraduate health sciences students from January to March 2023. Data on SM practices and associated factors were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A convenient sampling method was employed to recruit the students. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Self-medication was reported by 83.5% of participants. Knowledge of SM was satisfactory in 56% and unsatisfactory in 44%. Practice scores were unsatisfactory in 70% and satisfactory in 30%. Pharmacies (61.1%) and the Internet (53.5%) were the main information sources. Significant correlations were found between SM and chronic disease (χ² = 10.846, <i>p</i> = .0009) and lack of medical insurance (χ² = 84.175, <i>p</i> = .0001). Painkillers and antipyretics were the most commonly used SM drugs with 51.7% and 45.4%, respectively. Chronic diseases were reported by 8% of participants, of which 27.1%, 18.8%, 22.9%, and 31.2%, reported glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, hypothyroidism, asthma, and anemia, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A significant proportion of the respondents practice SM. Although knowledge of SM was satisfactory, it is recommended to be aware risks of SM among students and enforce stricter supervision on the sale of over-the-counter drugs.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251330865"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11951909/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755056","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 Origins of Perceived Discrimination in e-Learning in Nursing Students: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Zahra Hadian Jazi, Amir Shahzeydi, Kazzem Gheybi, Sedigheh Farzi, Sima Babaei","doi":"10.1177/23779608251325097","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251325097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Discrimination in education is commonly associated with face-to-face interactions between teachers and students. However, e-learning environments can also foster discrimination. Despite existing research on discrimination in traditional education, limited studies address this issue in virtual education, particularly in nursing education.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to explore the factors contributing to perceived discrimination in e-learning among nursing and midwifery students, focusing on the underlying causes and conditions that shape these experiences.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative design was employed at the nursing and midwifery school of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Thirteen nursing and midwifery students were selected using purposeful and convenient sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews, and analyzed using content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Factors contributing to perceived discrimination in e-learning were categorized into four themes: (1) the nature of e-learning (e.g., limited teacher availability, reduced interaction); (2) professor-related factors (e.g., experience, age, technology skills, and inattention to feedback); (3) student-related factors (e.g., gender, financial issues, and varying technology skills); and (4) inadequate resources (e.g., internet connectivity and limited access to study materials).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights multiple factors influencing students' perceptions of discrimination in e-learning. Addressing these issues can improve virtual education quality in nursing programs. Further research is needed to explore these factors in broader educational contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251325097"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755063","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 Emotional Intelligence Training on Work-Family Conflict in Intensive Care Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Maedeh Alhosseini, Moloud Farmahini Farahani, Azam Moslemi, Fatemeh Ganjeh","doi":"10.1177/23779608251325080","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251325080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Work-family conflict (WFC) is a prevalent stressor for nurses, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs) due to demanding workloads. Emotional intelligence (EI) training has been demonstrated to enhance conflict resolution abilities.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the impact of EI training on WFC among ICU nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized controlled trial with a pretest and posttest design was conducted with 74 nurses from two Iranian hospitals. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test, and the Carlson WFC Scales. They were then randomly assigned to a training group (<i>n</i> = 36) and a control group (<i>n</i> = 38). The training group received eight 60-min face-to-face EI training sessions twice a week, while the control group received no intervention. Posttest assessments were conducted four weeks later. Data analysis was performed using paired t-tests, independent t-tests, and one-way analysis of covariance in SPSS version 27.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Emotional intelligence training significantly reduced overall WFC and its subscales (strain-based and behavior-based), indicating improved EI outcomes due to training in ICU nurses (<i>p</i> < .016). While time-based conflict did not show a significant reduction, improvements were observed within the training group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings suggest that EI training is effective in mitigating WFC and enhancing EI among ICU nurses. Specifically, this training demonstrated significant reductions in behavior-based and strain-based WFC. This approach has the potential to improve both the professional and personal lives of nurses, ultimately contributing to a more fulfilling and sustainable nursing workforce.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251325080"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11946292/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732272","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 Practice Toward Epilepsy and its Associated Factors Among Teachers, in Hossana Town Administration, Southern Ethiopia, 2020.","authors":"Getachew Ossabo Babore, Teshome Tesfaye Habebo, Taye Mezgebu Ashine, Asnakech Zekiwos Helizo, Dawit Gebremichael Anshebo","doi":"10.1177/23779608241272584","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241272584","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Adolescents with epilepsy are highly stigmatized and discriminated in schools, more than 36% of children and 6% of adolescents with epilepsy have never attended schools, as a result of episodes of seizures, drop-out their education permanently.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess knowledge and practice toward epilepsy and its associated factors among teachers', in Hossana town administration, Southern Ethiopia, 2020.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from October 1 to 25/2020. A total of 338 samples size estimated for the study. To allocate a sample for each randomly selected school, proportionate to population size was applied. Finally, the study units were selected by applying a simple random sampling method. To test internal consistency for knowledge assessment questions reliability test (Cronbach alpha) was performed. Data was entered into Epi-Info software, considering variables that have statistical significance in bivariate logistic regression as candidate variable multivariable logistic regressions was done to identify determinants of teachers' level of knowledge and first aid practice.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Totally, of 310 school teachers participated in the study which gave a respondent rate of 92%. Participants whose ages ranged from 21 to 69 years took part in the study, with a mean age of 33.69 (SD + 9.39) years. Based on the weighted scores, only 39.4% of participants had good knowledge whereas only 40.2% of participants gave at least one expected/appropriate first aid which was confirmed by cross-checked questions. Being female AOR = 1.65 (95% CI 1.05, 2.72), year of teaching experience AOR = 2.67 (95% CI 1.49, 4.81), and teachers who ever heard about epilepsy were 46% less likely knowledgeable and teachers who married 41.7% the higher first aid provision practices as compared their counterparty.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Teachers' knowledge toward epilepsy is lower than previous studies. Participants' years of teaching experiences, having awareness about epilepsy, and sex were found determinants of the school teacher's level of knowledge.</p><p><strong>Recommendation: </strong>Clinical as well as community nurses should have look for and promote school communities and governing bodies to incorporate knowledge improvement activities in education curriculum.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608241272584"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11938495/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143721858","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":"Compassion-Based Intervention Program for Enhancing Coping Patterns Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Bipolar Disorder.","authors":"Mennat Allah Mohsen Zaki, Ghada Mohammed Mourad, Asmaa Hafez Afefe Barakat, Hoda Sayed Mohammed","doi":"10.1177/23779608251329419","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251329419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Bipolar disorder is a long-term, complicated mental illness that affects not only the patient's mental health, but also their family's psychological health and coping strategies.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a compassion-based intervention program on coping patterns among family caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From June 2023 to March 2024, a study utilizing a one-group pre- and postinterventional design evaluated 50 family caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. The study was conducted in an outpatient clinic at the Institute of Psychiatry affiliated with Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. The program consisted of 16 consecutive sessions, each lasting approximately 45 to 60 min. Researchers used a predesigned questionnaire to collect data pre- and postintervention to assess the sociodemographic data, self-compassion scale, and coping strategies inventory.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Prior to the compassion intervention program, the study found that 62% of the evaluated family caregivers had low self-compassion; however, after the compassion intervention program, a highly significant improvement was observed, with 54% having high self-compassion (<i>p </i>< .01). Likewise, in the compassion intervention program, the study revealed that 60% of the family caregivers had a high use of disengagement coping patterns; however, in the postcompassion intervention program, a highly significant improvement was observed, with 64% having a high use of engagement coping patterns (<i>p </i>< .01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Compassion-Based Intervention Program has a positive effect on enhancing coping patterns and self-compassion among family caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. Therefore, psychiatric nurses and mental health practitioners should collaborate in designing holistic caregiver support strategies that incorporate self-compassion techniques alongside traditional therapeutic approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251329419"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11930490/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693749","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":"Newly Graduated Nurses' Experiences Regarding Job Readiness and Their Development of Professional Authority: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Heidi Jerpseth, Kari Toverud Jensen","doi":"10.1177/23779608251330041","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251330041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The World Health Organization has identified a shortfall of nurses. There is a risk that newly graduated nurses will leave the profession only a few years after completing their education. Little is known regarding the newly graduated nurses' experiences of practical readiness and development of professional authority during their first year of working.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To explore newly graduated nurses' experiences related to their practical readiness and their development of professional authority.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Qualitative design. Data was collected from March to April in 2022. The data consist of eight individual interviews with nurses who had been working for almost one year. The data was analysed using Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two themes were constructed: Ready or not, and being responsible with or without decision-making authority. The experience of preparedness was related to handling clinical judgement, clinical skills and nursing knowledge. The participants found their role in interdisciplinary cooperation challenging.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The nurses who felt prepared exhibited competence that integrated their personal abilities with clinical judgment, allowing them to apply their skills and knowledge across diverse situations. The participants revealed a discrepancy between perceived responsibility and the level of professional authority that resulted in frustration and a sense of being professionally overshadowed.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251330041"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11930480/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693774","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 Educational Guidelines on Radiotherapy Side Effects and Lifestyle in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer.","authors":"Gehan Abd Elfattah Atia Elasrag, Maha Suwailem S Alshammari, Marwa Mohamed Ahmed Ouda, Rasha Abdulhalim Alqadi, Ahmed Hendy, Abdelaziz Hendy, Salwa Abd El Gawad Sallam","doi":"10.1177/23779608251317809","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251317809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer globally, with treatment often involving radiotherapy, which can significantly affect patients' quality of life and lifestyle. Patient education is crucial in managing the side effects of radiotherapy and improving outcomes.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to assess the effect of implementing educational guidelines on radiotherapy side effects on the lifestyle and quality of life of patients with advanced head and neck cancer.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A one-group pre- and posttest quasiexperimental design was utilized for this study, which was conducted at the radiation therapy outpatient clinic and the Clinical Oncology Department. A purposive sampling method was used to select 100 patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer who were undergoing radiotherapy. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire that captured patient characteristics, medical history, the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, and the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a statistically significant improvement in both the quality of life and lifestyle of the patients after the intervention. Nearly two-thirds of patients had a low quality of life preintervention, which reduced to one-fifth postintervention (<i>p</i> < .05). Lifestyle improvements were also observed across all domains, with significant increases in physical activity, nutrition, and stress management.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concluded that implementing educational guidelines on radiotherapy side effects can significantly enhance the lifestyle and quality of life of patients with advanced head and neck cancer. However, the study's limitations, including the lack of a control group and reliance on self-reported data, suggest the need for further research with more robust designs.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251317809"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11959285/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial Problems in People Living with Thalassemia: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Karolus Wangi, Rinanda Shaleha, Eri Wijaya, Barbara Birriel","doi":"10.1177/23779608251323811","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251323811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Thalassemia is a genetic disease that is inherited in families and has been designated as a global burden. Individuals living with thalassemia may experience impacts on their psychosocial well-being. However, there is a gap of limited study at the systematic review level regarding the extent to which psychosocial aspects contribute to the overall problems and burdens experienced by people living with thalassemia.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to synthesize the evidence on psychosocial problems in people living with thalassemia to provide comprehensive insight.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline was used to guide this systematic review. All relevant empirical studies in the English language that assessed the variety of psychosocial aspects were included. A total of 1,466 articles were identified from PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases from those inceptions to 6 March 2023. 1,443 articles were excluded due to duplication, not thalassemia- or psychosocial-related, availability of full-text, and not including patients. Finally, 13 studies were included and assessed using Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) appraisal tools. This study is already registered in International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42023431082).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This review analyzed 13 full-text studies conducted between 1993 and 2022. The MMAT quality assessment rated all 13 studies as high quality. The included studies used various designs, with six non-randomized quantitative studies, five descriptive quantitative studies, and two qualitative studies. The review summarizes each study's main findings, highlighting psychosocial problems and related outcomes, such as adherence and psychosocial morbidity, anxiety, educational and social impairment, coping style, internalizing and externalizing behaviors, and adaptive behaviors and family relationships.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The available literature globally highlights the psychosocial challenges of people living with thalassemia, particularly those who require regular blood transfusions across different timeframes. Despite inconsistent definitions across studies, it is notable that patients with thalassemia major facing physical changes associated with facial defects and experience significant psychosocial issues related to self-image, social interactions, and relationships that influence quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251323811"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11924095/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Coping Behaviors Among Nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.","authors":"Ahmad Ayed","doi":"10.1177/23779608251330097","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251330097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is recognized as a highly stressful environment for both parents and health care providers, with burnout rates significantly higher among NICU nurses and physicians.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and coping behaviors among NICU nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted between March 5 and August 10, 2024, focusing on a sample of 182 NICU nurses selected through systematic sampling techniques. Data collection involved the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test and the Coping Behavior Inventory. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Version 26.0, employing descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed an average emotional intelligence score (<i>M</i> ± <i>SD</i> = 151 ± 33.0), while the coping behavior score was (<i>M</i> ± <i>SD</i> = 41.0 ± 13.4, ranging from 0 to 76). Additionally, a significant positive correlation was found between emotional intelligence and coping behaviors (<i>r</i> = .565, <i>p</i> < .01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses exhibited high levels of emotional intelligence and moderate coping behaviors. The findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to enhance coping mechanisms and emotional intelligence among NICU nurses. The researchers recommend the integration of emotional intelligence training and problem-solving strategies into professional development programs to improve both workplace conditions and outcomes for beneficiaries.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251330097"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11920997/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}