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{"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}

{"title":"Caregiver's Knowledge of Childhood Diarrhea Disease Prevention Strategies and Their Associated Factors in Dodoma, Tanzania. A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Nonhy Saguda, Laidi S Msisiri, Golden M Masika, Pendo P Masanja","doi":"10.1177/23779608241301736","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241301736","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Childhood diarrhea remains a leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age worldwide, although the disease is both preventable and treatable. Effective caregiver involvement, rotavirus vaccinations, and parallel diarrhea prevention are critical.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to assess caregiver's knowledge of childhood diarrheal disease prevention, rotavirus vaccination knowledge, and associated factors in Dodoma, Tanzania.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A hospital-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at Makole Health Center, Dodoma. Data were collected from 274 caregivers of children under 5 years of age who attended a routine immunization clinic. Respondents were interviewed using a semi-structured, pretested questionnaire. Data were analyzed for frequency, percentages, and mean, followed by multivariable linear logistic regression to examine the association between sociodemographic factors and caregiver's knowledge.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 274 subjects were involved in the study. The majority (93.8%) were women, all had formal education, (62.8%) knew that diarrhea in children can be prevented by proper handwashing, and only (9.9%) knew about the rotavirus vaccine. Educational level (β = 0.565 CI; 0.490, 0.873) <i>p</i>-value < .001, age of parents (β = 0.738 CI; 0.427, 1.050) <i>p</i>-value .022 and age of child (β = -0.306 CI; - 0.490, -0.122), <i>p</i>-value <.001 and the fact that the child was male (β = 1.116, 95% CI = 0.712, 1.520) <i>p</i>-value < .001) were the factors associated with participants' knowledge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results highlight the great need for public health programs to increase awareness of rotavirus vaccines and parallel diarrhea prevention interventions, which in turn will significantly improve caregivers' knowledge and therefore the prevention of diarrhea in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241301736"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11603452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142751979","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":"Transcultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Nursing Student Competence Scale (NSCS).","authors":"Amir Jalali, Fatemeh Chavoshani, Raheleh Rasad, Niloufar Darvishi, Fatemeh Merati Fashi, Mahbod Khodamorovati, Khalil Moradi","doi":"10.1177/23779608241299275","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241299275","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The competency of a nurse in integrating knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in various healthcare areas depends on their ability to apply these elements. It is a basic indicator of performance in nursing, and its assessment is a necessity among nursing students.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The present study was conducted to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the nursing competence tool for Iranian nursing students in 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a methodological study in which the Nursing Student Competence Scale (NSCS) was translated into Persian using the forward-backward translation method. A total of 321 nursing students were selected for construct validity by the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) (the first 190 nursing students) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) by convenience sampling method. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to evaluate the internal consistency, and the test-retest method was used to check the instrument's reliability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results of EFA and CFA confirmed the instrument with six factors and 28 items. The results showed that the fit indices of the model in CFA included (CFI = .91, NNFI = .90, goodness of fit index = .83, root mean square error of approximation = .075, standardized root mean square residual = .047). Pearson's correlation coefficient between items and subscales showed a direct and significant relationship with the main scale. Also, Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.9) and test-retest (0.88) confirmed the reliability of the Persian version of (NSCS).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Generally, the Persian version of the NSCS with 28 items and six factors is a valid and reliable scale. This instrument has good internal consistency, validity, and reliability, which can be used to evaluate nursing students' competence in bachelor training.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241299275"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11583270/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711354","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, Faculty, and Preceptors Perception of Effective Characteristics of Clinical Instructor: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Shmayil F Buanz, Abrar Y Alsenayien, Hanin A Altharman, Rawan I Alnaqi, Maria Blesilda B Llaguno, Ola Mousa, Rayan A Siraj","doi":"10.1177/23779608241298427","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241298427","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nursing instructors play an important role in improving the clinical experience of nursing students. Despite this, little is known about the characteristics of effective clinical instructors.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Identifying the perceptions of nursing students, faculty, and preceptors of effective clinical instructors.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of nursing students, faculty, and preceptors from different nursing departments. Participants were invited to respond to sociodemographic and Nursing Clinical Teacher Effectiveness Inventory questionnaires from April 2022 to September 2022. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>A total of 715 participants responded to the survey, of whom 510 were students. Students valued interpersonal relations (5.57 ± 1.261) as the most important clinical instructor characteristic, while nursing competence was perceived as the least important (5.51 ± 1.298). Faculty scored the highest mean in the evaluation subscale (6.21 ± 1.170) and the lowest in nursing competence (6.07 ± 1.221). Preceptors scored the highest mean in the evaluation subscale (5.98 ± 0.904) and the lowest in personality (5.80 ± 0.928). One-way ANOVA showed significant mean differences between the perceptions of nursing students, faculty, and preceptors in personality (<i>M</i>: 5.54 vs. 6.10 vs. 5.80, respectively; <i>p</i> < .001), evaluation (<i>M</i>: 5.56 vs. 6.21 vs. 5.98; <i>p</i> < .001), teaching ability (<i>M</i>: 5.57 vs. 6.12 vs. 5.86; <i>p</i> < .001), nursing competence (<i>M</i>: 5.51 vs. 6.12 vs. 5.86; <i>p</i> < .001), and interpersonal relationship (<i>M</i>: 5.57 vs. 6.17 vs. 5.88; <i>p</i> < .001). There were significant mean differences in students' perceptions across academic levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Students, faculty, and preceptors perceived effective clinical instructors' characteristics differently. Therefore, nursing schools should establish and promote a program to develop and promote unified, effective clinical teaching characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241298427"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11583268/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711364","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}