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{"title":"Physical Activity Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal Health Care Service in Eastern Ethiopia.","authors":"Reyad Shek Adem, Aboma Motuma, Behailu Hawulte Ayele","doi":"10.1177/23779608251365331","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251365331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of several adverse obstetric outcomes, including preterm birth, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia, anxiety, and depression. However, the majority of women do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity in either time or intensity. It was less known among pregnant women in Ethiopia. This study assesses the knowledge, attitude, and practice of physical activity among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia from December 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 435 participants. A random sampling method was deployed to select study participants. A pretested and structured questionnaire was used to collect the data through a face-to-face interview. Data were entered into EpiData version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS 26.0 software. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with physical activity practice. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval was used to report the association, and statistical significance was declared at p-value < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicate that 50.1% (95% CI: 45.5-54.9%) of pregnant women were practice physical activity. Women attending health centers (AOR = 2.81, 95% CI: 1.85-4.26), aged 25-34 years (AOR = 1.94, 95% CI: 1.25-3.02), urban residence (AOR = 1.85, 95% CI: 1.17-2.91), and women with good perceived benefits (AOR = 4.78, 95% CI: 3.12-7.31) were significantly associated with physical activity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings reveal that half of the study participants practice physical activity. Attending health centers, the age of women, residence, and positive perception of the benefit of physical activity were significantly associated with physical activity. Nurse practitioners should educate women about the benefits of regular physical activity and help them overcome the barriers to achieving recommended physical activity levels to improve perinatal outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251365331"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12319276/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785569","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 Compassionate Care with Missed Nursing Care and Patient Safety Culture from the Perspective of Nurses in Adult Critical Care Units.","authors":"Fateme Beheshtaeen, Mitra Soltanian, Sahar Khaki, Seyedeh Farahnaz Ahmadipour","doi":"10.1177/23779608251364098","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251364098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Compassionate care, one of the essential elements of nursing, can positively impact various dimensions of the quality of nursing services. Patient safety culture can be associated with missed nursing care through its effects on patient health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to examine the relationship between compassionate care, missed nursing care, and patient safety culture among nurses working in adult critical care units.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using convenience sampling on 290 nurses working in adult critical care units in 2023. During the study, four questionnaires were utilized to collect data: Demographic Information, the Compassionate Care Scale, the Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire, and the MISSCARE survey. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 through descriptive and correlational analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results of the study indicated a significant inverse relationship between compassionate care and the level of missed nursing care (P = 0.007, r = -0.158). Additionally, there was a significant relationship between compassionate care and several dimensions of patient safety culture (P < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Given the significant inverse relationship between compassionate care and missed nursing care, as well as the significant positive relationship between compassionate care and certain dimensions of patient safety culture in critical care units, nursing managers can enhance the quality of nursing care by prioritizing compassionate care.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251364098"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12319262/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785571","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":"Contrasting Cultures, Shared Struggles: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients and Their Caregivers in Poland and Sri Lanka.","authors":"Darshika Thejani Bulathwatta, Agata Rudnik, Judyta Borchet, Sonia Zelechowska, Małgorzata Treppner, Jakub Ruszkowski, Agnieszka Zakrzewska, Alicja M Dębska-Ślizien, Bogdan Biedunkiewicz, Leszek Tylicki, Mariola Bidzan","doi":"10.1177/23779608251360594","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251360594","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) represents the final stage of chronic kidney disease, profoundly impacting patients and their caregivers through a wide range of physical, psychological, and social challenges. Cultural values and healthcare system disparities often shape these experiences, but comparative cross-cultural perspectives remain limited.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study explores the psychosocial experiences and treatment processes of individuals with ESKD and their caregivers in Sri Lanka and Poland, focusing on cultural, systemic, and personal influences on wellbeing.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An exploratory qualitative design was employed, utilizing semistructured interviews with 27 participants, including 18 individuals undergoing hemodialysis (10 from the Sri Lankan sample and eight from the Polish sample) and nine caregivers (five from the Sri Lankan sample and four from the Polish sample). The interviews were analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis, identifying thematic similarities and differences across the two cultural contexts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three interconnected themes emerged: quality of life, coping strategies, and medical experiences. In Poland, the \"Power of (My)Self\" reflected individual resilience and personal agency as dominant factors influencing wellbeing. In contrast, the Sri Lankan context was shaped by the \"Power of Tradition,\" with cultural practices, religious rituals, and communal values playing pivotal roles. Participants in Sri Lanka faced significant resource limitations and infrastructural challenges, while Polish participants benefited from more comprehensive healthcare systems but reported challenges such as depression and emotional isolation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings highlight the profound impact of cultural frameworks and systemic disparities on the lives of individuals with ESKD and their caregivers. While Polish participants emphasized autonomy and self-management, Sri Lankan participants relied heavily on traditional and familial support systems. The proposed conceptual model encapsulates these dynamics, providing a framework for culturally sensitive interventions that address both universal and context-specific needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251360594"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12319197/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785568","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":"Association of Virtual Nursing and Task Completeness: An Observational Study.","authors":"Saif Khairat, Jennifer Morelli, Julia Aucoin, Barbara S Edson, Cheryl B Jones, Christopher M Shea","doi":"10.1177/23779608251363667","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251363667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Higher nurse turnover rates are associated with lower care quality and worse patient and nurse outcomes. Healthcare systems nationwide are implementing virtual nursing (VN), an innovative nursing care model, to reduce nurse turnover. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the association between VNs and Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation completeness and care services provided.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study examined the association between using VN and documentation completeness and care provided. This mixed-methods study used observational and qualitative evaluation of a VN care team and bedside unit nurses at a major Southeastern hospital in the United States (US). Data collection included direct observation and semi-structured interviews. Post-observation interviews were conducted with VNs and unit nurses to obtain their perception of task completion and their perceived overall efficiency.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The duration of both admission (9:45 min vs. 15:53 min) and discharge encounters (6:55 min vs. 19:07 min) was longer with VNs, indicating a more lengthy and thorough approach. The study findings show that VN was associated with increased documentation completeness for patient admissions (58.8% completion by bedside nurses, 80.2% completion by VNs) and discharges (67.8% completion by bedside nurses, 80.2% by VNs). Additionally, the interviews emphasized the time-saving benefits of VN, with interviewees acknowledging VN efficiency, communication, and collaboration.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This observational study contributes to the understanding of the impact of VN on care provision and documentation completeness, shedding light on the potential of VN as an effective strategy for enhancing nursing care in healthcare settings. The study findings provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of VN in improving task completeness and documentation accuracy, addressing some of the challenges posed by nursing shortages and high turnover rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251363667"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12319192/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785567","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 Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Mental Wellbeing in the Association Between Emotional Intelligence and Motivation Among Saudi Nursing Students.","authors":"Bander Saad Albagawi, Yasir S Alsalamah, Shahd Dabosi, Maryam Saad Alharbi, Sara A Alkharji, Rakan Mansuor Alrawili, Lisa Babkair, Mirna Fawaz","doi":"10.1177/23779608251365315","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251365315","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction</b>: Much emphasis has been placed on the critical role that emotional intelligence plays in influencing university students' motivation to learn. <b>Objectives</b>: The current investigation examined the link that exists between emotional intelligence and learning motivation among Saudi undergraduate nursing students, as well as the mediating and moderating effects that mental well- being and self-esteem perform in this association. <b>Methods</b>: A quantitative cross-sectional methodology was used in the research, which recruited 367 Saudi undergraduate nursing students. <b>Results</b>: The results of the ANOVA and Welch F-test showed that the level of self-esteem was correlated with emotional intelligence and mental wellbeing scores, but not with motivation scores. Upon conducting structural equation modeling, significant direct effect pathways were identified between emotional intelligence, mental wellbeing, and motivation. Only indirect pathways were identified between self-esteem and motivation. <b>Conclusion</b>: This study indicates that mental wellbeing mediates the link between emotional intelligence and motivation to learn, where self-esteem operates as a significant moderator. Thus, safeguarding the wellbeing of the students should be prioritized to enhance their academic journey and educational outcomes. The results of this investigation offer several recommendations for nursing education, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in promoting motivation in academic settings and, therefore, academic achievement.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251365315"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12319183/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785570","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' Use of Digital Resources for Self-Directed Learning in Bioscience.","authors":"Victoria Oppegaard Berre, Unni Knutstad, Kari Toverud Jensen","doi":"10.1177/23779608251363870","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251363870","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>First year nursing students often find bioscience challenging to learn and understand, leading many students to seek additional support through digital resources. Previous research highlights students' preference for flexible digital resources such as educational videos. However, researchers seem to raise critical reflections on the pedagogical value of digital resources, particularly how they can support, enhance or improve learning. Self-directed learning is essential in higher education and particularly important in health professional education as it entails lifelong learning, crucial to ensure safe and efficient patient care. Employing the cognitive theory of multimedia learning, this study offers insights into how digital resources may support self-directed learning in bioscience among first year nursing students.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore how digital resources can support self-directed learning among first year nursing students in bioscience. In this study, the term \"digital resources\" encompasses students' use of online platforms that offer educational videos, interactive exercises and personalized feedback, and their use of internet searches. Framed within the concept of self-directed learning, the researchers explore how students engage with such digital resources outside of formal teaching settings.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A qualitative method with semi-structured individual interviews was employed. The data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis, with NVivo being used to organize the data into codes and themes. COREQ was applied as the reporting checklist.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two main themes were identified: 'Digital resources provide an overview over bioscience', and 'Motivational issues - deep learning or passing the exam'.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Digital resources can support self-directed learning by guiding students in selecting content and providing a sense of control over the learning process.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251363870"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12314246/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144776412","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":"Effect of Spleen 6 Point Acupressure on Severity of Labor Pain, Duration of Labor, and Women's Satisfaction.","authors":"Shimaa Ibrahim Salama, Kamilia Ragab Abo-Shabana, Amira Morsy Yousif, Nageya Ezzat Said","doi":"10.1177/23779608251362171","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251362171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Severe and unmanageable labor pain can adversely affect maternal and neonatal outcomes. Among non-pharmacological methods, acupressure is increasingly recognized for its intrapartum benefits; however, further supportive evidence is needed.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the effect of spleen 6 point (SP6) acupressure on the severity of labor pain, duration of labor, and women's satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed. The intervention was applied to 96 parturient women in a governmental hospital, following specific inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a structured interview questionnaire, a visual analogue pain scale, an observational checklist for labor progress, and a satisfaction assessment tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The intensity of labor pain decreased following the application of SP6 acupressure across different stages of cervical dilation. Most participants experienced a shorter duration of both the active phase and second stage of labor compared to standardized references. Additionally, the majority of women reported satisfaction with the intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SP6 acupressure could appear to be an effective non-pharmacological method for reducing the labor pain and could short the labor duration. It was also associated with a high level of maternal satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251362171"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12314241/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144776411","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":"Patient Participation in Home Care: A Longitudinal Exploration of Experiencing, Refraining, and Losing Involvement.","authors":"Ove Hellzén, Tove Mentsen Ness, Kari Ingstad, Mette Spliid Ludvigsen, Siri Andreassen Devik","doi":"10.1177/23779608251362652","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251362652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ensuring safe and personalized healthcare requires that patients have opportunities to express their concerns and influence their treatment decisions, which is a core value in healthcare. Such involvement is crucial for realizing the ideal of ageing in place. Despite efforts to increase patient participation, significant challenges persist, especially among older people with complex health needs.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to explore an older adult's experiences of patient participation within a care triad, as reflected in the interactions and perspectives of the older person, healthcare professionals, and a family caregiver in the Norwegian home-care context.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed a longitudinal single-case study with embedded units. Over 1 year, repeated interviews were performed with an older adult, his daughter, his general practitioner, and his responsible home-care nurse. Content analysis was used to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The analysis resulted in three themes representing the participants' experiences and points of view regarding the older adult's participation in care: <i>to experience participation</i>, <i>to refrain from participation</i>, and <i>to lose one's participation.</i></p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings indicate that the older adult desired involvement despite occasional reluctance and that his participation was affected by interactional and contextual factors. Professionals must realize that the starting point of patient involvement is the patient's perspective and understanding of care needs, which the professionals have a joint responsibility to meet.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251362652"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12304620/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745407","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":"Lived Experiences of Nursing Students and Educators on Self-Management in Teaching and Learning in Ghana: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study.","authors":"Mercy Kokuro, Talitha Crowley, Anita Serdyn van der Merwe, Cornelle Young","doi":"10.1177/23779608251360829","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251360829","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>As students enter nursing education, they shift away from parental control and school support, taking responsibility for themselves and their academic performance. This independence requires self-management abilities. However, few studies have explored the experiences of nursing students and educators on self-management in the teaching and learning.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aimed to understand the lived experiences of self-management in teaching and learning context from the perspectives of nursing students and educators from different nursing colleges in Ghana.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A qualitative interpretive phenomenological approach was used. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 first- and third-year nursing students and eight nurse educators. Verbatim transcriptions were analyzed using the steps of the interpretive process and the hermeneutic circle, with continual review and analysis between the parts and the whole.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study explored self-management in the teaching and learning context among nursing students, revealing four major themes: strategizing for progress and success, nurturing health and well-being, developing self-belief, and partnering with others, each with associated subthemes. The findings indicate that self-management elements are deeply interconnected and interdependent. Strategizing for progress and success involves time management, goal setting, self-discipline, and continuous self-evaluation. Nurturing health and well-being is essential for a sound mind and body through self-care. Developing self-belief, including confidence and self-assurance, is key to academic success. Both students and educators emphasized partnering with others, highlighting collaborative learning and support networks as crucial to self-management in nursing education.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These themes provide valuable insights for nursing students, educators, and institutions by shedding light on their experiences with self-management in teaching and learning. By understanding these perspectives, educators and institutions can implement innovative teaching approaches that effectively support students in developing self-management skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251360829"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12304606/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745406","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":"Exploring Health Literacy Among Parents of Children Who Attended the Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinics in Qatar: A Convergent Parallel Research Design.","authors":"Jessie Johnson, Fadi Khraim, Carolyn Wolsey, Rami A Elshatarat, Lisa Thornton, Dina Schnurman, Mohammed AlDalaykeh, Amal Al-Farsi","doi":"10.1177/23779608251362293","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608251362293","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Parents of children treated in rehabilitation settings are required to have heightened health literacy (HL) skills due to the complexity of healthcare provision among this patient population. This novel mixed-method study explores HL among parents of children treated in a pediatric rehabilitation specialty clinic in Qatar, focusing on both Arabic and English-speaking parents. The primary objective is to assess HL among parents of children attending pediatric rehabilitation clinics in Qatar, examining key domains such as functional HL, critical HL, empowerment, and communicative HL.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were recruited through a self-selected sampling method, with data collected via the All Aspects of Health Literacy scale and qualitative interviews. The study was conducted between November 2021 and May 2022. The study analyzes the congruence between quantitative and qualitative findings to provide a comprehensive view of HL among caregivers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study highlighted the diverse demographics, including caregivers' educational backgrounds, age distribution, income, and children's diagnoses. While the English-speaking sample demonstrates nuanced comprehension and minimal reliance on external resources, the Arabic sample exhibits challenges in functional and critical HL, with some turning to Google for information. Both groups emphasized empowerment and communicative HL. The study underscores the need for tailored interventions, considering the diverse caregiver landscape, to optimize pediatric healthcare outcomes. The outcomes reveal a convergence of quantitative and qualitative data, indicating elevated HL levels among participants. Communicative HL emerges as a strength, while critical HL displays variability, particularly among Arabic-speaking parents.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This research significantly contributes to understanding HL in pediatric rehabilitation, highlighting the need for tailored interventions considering the diverse parents' landscape.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"11 ","pages":"23779608251362293"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301597/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144733750","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}