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{"title":"Improving Pediatric Critical Care Nurses' Practice in Implementing the Full Outline of Unresponsiveness Coma Scale.","authors":"Amal Ahmed Elbilgahy, Amina Mohamed Abdel Fatah Sliman, Mohamed Mohamed El-Asmy, Boshra Attia Mohammed","doi":"10.1177/23779608241281714","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241281714","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Clinical estimation of consciousness is the most fundamental and crucial component of neurological examinations for pediatric patients in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The full outline of unresponsiveness (FOUR) Coma Scale assesses four variables: eye response, motor response, brainstem reflexes, and respiratory pattern. A score of 0 represents non-function in each category, whereas a score of 4 indicates normal functioning. The FOUR Coma Scale is easy to apply and is currently the most widely used scale for assessing consciousness, particularly in intubated children.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to improve pediatric critical care nurses' practice in implementing the FOUR Coma Scale.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quasi-experimental research design (pre/post-test design) was employed on a convenience sample composed of 45 male and female nurses who participated in the study and provided direct care for critically ill children at the Medical Pediatric Intensive Care Unit affiliated with the Mansoura University Children's Hospital, Mansoura University, Egypt. All the participants completed the FOUR Coma Scale knowledge and practice assessment questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Majority of the nurses were females and had bachelors' degrees in nursing (94.6% and 71.1%, respectively). Moray Coma Scale was used to assess level of consciousness (LOC) by more than half the number of nurses (55.6%) in the PICU. All PICU nurses had poor knowledge and practice scores in the pre-intervention phase, and this percentage statistically significantly improved in the post-intervention phase (<i>P</i> = .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The mean score of nurses' knowledge and practice on the FOUR Coma Scale significantly improved after the implementation of instructional intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241281714"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11459554/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394121","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 Virtual Navigation on the Education and Access of Patients with Cancer: A National Mixed Methods Investigation.","authors":"Susan Haag, Joyce Schaffer","doi":"10.1177/23779608241281132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241281132","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite growing evidence of efficacy, oncology patient navigation is not ubiquitously offered. Navigation may reduce barriers to cancer care, yet geographic location may limit patient access. To overcome geographical barriers and increase patient education in oncology, our medical center developed a virtual navigation program.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the efficacy of the Virtual Navigation Program designed to increase patient access and education across local and national contexts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this mixed-methods study, a total of 105 individuals completed an online survey administered nationally to oncology patients who used the navigation program. Clinical and demographic data were collected. Nonparametric tests were used for group comparisons (Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks test).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Virtual navigation increased access as the majority of patients utilized the Virtual Navigation Program beyond the local area; 42% of patients were local; 58% were patients located across the US. 55 (52%) were female; 25% were non-White. Pancreatic cancer was the largest tumor type: 51 (49%). Patients agreed the virtual cancer education helped them make critical health choices (mean 4.89 SD = 84); understand their diagnosis (mean 4.44 SD = .77); were able to make informed decisions (mean 4.43 SD = .83), and empowered to manage their cancer care (mean 4.58 SD = .82). Post navigation, the user experience survey revealed significant increases in a subset of patients' cancer knowledge (<i>P </i>< 0.001), access to quality cancer education (<i>P </i>= 0.045), decision-making in cancer care (P < 0.05), and coordinated cancer care (<i>P </i>= 0.03).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study explores a unique role that virtual navigation may play in helping accommodate healthcare for many cancer patients in underserved areas. The use of innovative aspects of research and education in virtual navigation may be successful in promoting patient empowerment in the cancer continuum. Internet-strategies are needed to inform sustainable patient navigation in low-resource contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241281132"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11459495/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394120","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 Jacobson Relaxation Technique on Sleep Quality of Patients With Cancer Under Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Fatemeh Safari Kahreh, Alireza Abdi, Alireza Khatony, Nader Salari, Behnam Khaledi- Paveh, Mozaffar Aznab, Amirhossein Naghibzadeh, Mohammad Mohammadi","doi":"10.1177/23779608241286814","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241286814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sleep is one of the most crucial basic human needs in Maslow's hierarchy, while sleep disorders are the most commonly occurring complications of chemotherapy.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study was conducted to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on the sleep quality of patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a randomized clinical trial performed on patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Ninety cancer patients were selected by the convenience sampling method and randomly assigned into two groups; the progressive muscle relaxation group and the control group. Before the intervention, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQQ) was completed for patients in both groups. In the intervention group, progressive muscle relaxation was performed for 4 weeks (twice daily and 20 min each time). In the control group, patients only received routine care. After the intervention, the PSQQ was completed again for patients in both groups. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean and standard deviation of age were 45.95 ± 10.26 years. The samples of the intervention and control groups were homogeneous in terms of demographic characteristics. The results showed a significant improvement in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index in the intervention group before and after the intervention (<i>P</i> < .001, <i>Z</i> = 5.09). However, this rate was not different in the control group. The sleep level of the intervention and control groups was not different at the beginning of the study. However, at the end of the study, the sleep score in the intervention group had decreased significantly (<i>P</i> < .001, <i>Z</i> = 3.52).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of the present study showed that progressive muscle relaxation improves the sleep quality of patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore, relaxation can be considered a useful and effective intervention for improving sleep quality of patients with cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241286814"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11456179/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142381957","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 of Septic Shock and its Associated Factors Among Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients at Addis Ababa COVID-19 Care Centers, Ethiopia.","authors":"Kasie Gebeyehu Tiruneh, Migbar Sibhat Mekonnen, Melsew Getnet Tsegaw, Taye Mezgebu Ashine, Edmialem Getahun Mesfin, Asaminew Habtamu Sane, Hailu Asmare Beyene, Melkie Ambaw Mengstie, Wuletaw Chane Zewude","doi":"10.1177/23779608241281865","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241281865","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic imposed a major public health impact. Septic shock is one of the frequent complications encountered among critically ill COVID-19 patients, leading to poor healthcare outcomes. This study aimed at assessing the magnitude of septic shock and its associated factors.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted retrospectively on 242 randomly selected COVID-19 patients admitted to three Addis Ababa COVID-19 care centers from September 2020 to October 2021. Septic shock was defined as a Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score ≥2 points and persisting hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain a mean arterial pressure of ≥65 mmHg despite adequate volume resuscitation. Variables in the bivariate analysis were fitted to multiple regression analysis to eliminate confounders and determine independent risk factors for septic shock. In the multivariable analysis, statistical significance was declared at <i>P</i> < .05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of septic shock was found to be 39.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 33.1, 45.7). Advanced age (≥60 years) [AOR = 7.9; 95% CI: 2.3, 26.8], intensive care unit stay above 7 days [AOR = 6.2; 95%CI: 2.1, 18.7], invasive ventilation [AOR = 10; 95% CI: 3, 37], and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [AOR = 18; 95% CI: 7, 45] were significantly associated with increased septic shock among COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, diabetes [AOR = 0.24; 95% CI: 0.08, 0.71] and cardiovascular diseases [AOR = 0.17; 95% CI: 0.07, 0.44] were associated with a decrease risk of septic shock.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of septic shock in critically ill COVID-19 patients was high and a major concern in this study, and it is independently associated with advanced age, prolonged stay in the intensive care unit, and COPD. Based on these findings, healthcare professionals should closely monitor and manage patients with COVID-19 who have a history of COPD, are older, or prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stays to prevent septic shock and improve patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241281865"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11457177/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394122","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 Nurses' Psychological Well-Being and Their Work Productivity Loss: A Descriptive Correlational Study.","authors":"Azza Hassan Mohamed Hussein, Ebtsam Aly Abou Hashish, Boshra Mostafa Younes","doi":"10.1177/23779608241285400","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241285400","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nurses play a vital role in ensuring effective patient care delivery and organizational productivity. Hence, it becomes imperative to prioritize their psychological well-being and explore how its impairment may be associated with their productivity loss.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The study aims to investigate the relationship between nurses' psychological well-being and their work productivity loss by examining how nurses self-reported their own psychological well-being and work productivity loss.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive correlational design was conducted at an Egyptian university hospital. A convenience sample of 400 nurses completed two tools: (a) Outcome Questionnaire-45 was used to assess the psychological well-being of nurses and (b) the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment - General Health Questionnaire was used to measure nurses' work productivity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 400 surveyed nurses, 66.7% reported overall poor psychological well-being. Regarding work productivity loss, 22.8% of nurses missed an average of 974.81 work hours due to absenteeism, and 62.0% lost an average of 10,630 work hours due to presenteeism. Additionally, 75.5% experienced impaired daily living activities. Approximately 13.4% of total working hours were missed due to health problems or psychological distress. Regression analysis revealed that poor psychological well-being significantly predicts work productivity loss, accounting for 2.0% of absenteeism, 11.0% of presenteeism, 17.0% of daily activity impairment, and 9.0% of overall productivity loss, with the model being significant (<i>p</i> < 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses often experience poor psychological well-being and distress that hinder their daily activities and cause work productivity loss. Therefore, hospital management should prioritize improving nurses' physical and mental health and bolstering their self-efficacy and resilience to minimize the effects of symptom distress on productivity. Investing in nurses' well-being through managerial caring, organizational support, and fostering a supportive work environment are vital strategies for promoting quality patient care and enhancing their work productivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241285400"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11456208/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142381958","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":"Psychometric Validation of the Digital Competence Questionnaire for Nurses.","authors":"Christoph Golz, Sabine Hahn, Sandra M G Zwakhalen","doi":"10.1177/23779608241272641","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241272641","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>No brief questionnaire comprising knowledge, skills, and attitudes is available to measure digital competence among clinical practice nurses.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim was to evaluate the structural validity and internal consistency of the Digital Competence Questionnaire (DCQ) for Clinical Practice Nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with English-speaking clinical practice nurses. Twenty-six items from an initial item pool, developed in a prior conducted Delphi Study, were included. Exploratory factor analysis for structural validity with \"oblimin\" rotation and a two-factor solution as well as internal consistency test using Cronbach's alpha were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data from 185 nurses was obtained. The final questionnaire comprised of 12 items allocated to two factors: knowledge & skills and attitude. Factor \"attitude\" explained 33% of the variance and factor \"knowledge & skills\" 24%, resulting in a cumulative explanation of the variance of 57% by both factors. Internal consistency per factor was satisfactory, with 0.81 and 0.91, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The DCQ for clinical practice nurses is valid and has satisfactory internal consistency. Researchers and nurse managers can use it to assess the level of digital competence among clinical practice nurses. Future psychometric validation of the DCQ for clinical practice nurses is required to allow a conclusion on the goodness of fit and reliability.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241272641"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11526274/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142559051","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 Empowerment Among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Tahany Al Niarat","doi":"10.1177/23779608241286740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241286740","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To predict the factors that influence undergraduate nursing students' perception of empowerment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional design was used, and fourth-year nursing students (<i>n</i> = 164) were selected using convenient sampling. The data collection methods included the Arabic version of self-reported questionnaires: The (LES), (LOGO-II), and (UNSASS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed a positive correlation between nursing students' perception of empowerment and their attitudes toward learning. Also, the results showed a strong correlation between students' perception of empowerment and their academic satisfaction. In addition, in-class teaching was found to be the strongest predictor of students' perception of empowerment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Verified the factors that may contribute to promoting the teaching-learning process to focus and stress on them. Teachers and instructors should utilize the available resources in the teaching environment to maximize the learning outcomes. All these factors are not limited and will enhance the nursing students' perception of empowerment<b>.</b></p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241286740"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11437551/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142356042","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":"Parental Attitudes and Hesitancy About COVID-19 Vaccination Versus Routine Childhood Vaccination in a Selected Hospital in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Vijayalakshmi Selvam, Victoria Funmilayo Hanson, Sneha Pitre","doi":"10.1177/23779608241271660","DOIUrl":"10.1177/23779608241271660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A complex interplay of social and political influences, cultural and religious beliefs, the availability and interpretation of health and scientific information, individual and population experiences with health systems, and government policies contributes to the anxiety about vaccines and their programs that results in vaccine hesitancy. Vaccine hesitancy is becoming a serious threat to vaccination programs; in 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed it as one of the top ten global health threats. The negative impacts of antivaccination movements are blamed for the major portion of the global resistance to vaccination.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate and compare parental attitudes and reluctance regarding routine childhood vaccinations versus COVID-19 vaccines among children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A study of 102 parents with children admitted to SAQR Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, was conducted using a convenience sample approach in a descriptive cross-sectional study. One-on-one interviews were conducted to gather data using the standardized Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS) questionnaire developed by the WHO. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25 was used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Vaccine-hesitant respondents are also highly resistant to the required proof of vaccination. A statistically significant difference (<i>P</i> = .000) was observed between parental reluctance to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and routine childhood vaccination. Parental knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (<i>P</i> = .001) and confidence (<i>P</i> = .000) showed a statistically significant correlation. No significant correlation was observed with sociodemographic factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The impact of vaccine hesitancy on herd immunity, social, psychological, and public health strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy was observed in this study with various challenges to overcome in COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. Expanding access to and acceptance of vaccines among parents in low- and middle-income nations, as well as raising vaccination rates among those who express a lack of confidence in vaccines.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241271660"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11443578/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362163","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":"Sexual Harassment Experience, Coping, and Awareness Among Nurses Working in Small- and Medium-Sized Hospitals in South Korea.","authors":"Gye Hyun Jung, Dongchoon Uhm, Yunjeong Choi","doi":"10.1177/23779608241281129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241281129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Although over 60% of Korean acute care hospitals are small- or medium-sized, their ability to address sexual harassment may differ from larger hospitals due to differences in resources, policies, and organizational culture.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to identify sexual harassment experience, coping, and awareness among nurses working in small- and medium-sized hospitals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that collected data from 462 nurses working in nine small- and medium-sized acute care hospitals in two cities in Korea. The study utilized self-report questionnaires, including the coping with sexual harassment questionnaire, perception of sexual, and experience of sexual harassment. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, <i>t</i>-tests, and one-way analysis of variance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most nurses receive sexual harassment prevention education in the workplace every year, but only 77% of them are accurately aware of sexual harassment behavior. Among the types of sexual harassment experienced by the participants, verbal sexual harassment was the most common. Only 192 out of 462 nurses responded to the timing of their sexual harassment experience. Of those, more than 50% reported experiencing sexual harassment within the first year of employment and over 80% within 3 years. The most common perpetrators of sexual harassment were patients, followed by doctors. The more times the nurses received sexual harassment prevention education, the better they were at coping with sexual harassment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, training content should be tailored because attitudes and perceptions vary based on the perpetrator's characteristics. This ensures relevance, addresses risks, and clarifies legal responsibilities. To create a healthy and safe working environment for nurses, institutions and managers should implement methods to raise awareness of sexual harassment. This may include providing anonymous hotlines, online reporting systems, regular audits, and establishing anonymous peer counseling platforms.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241281129"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11437590/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142356043","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, Attitudes, and Awareness of Food and Drug Interactions (FDI) Among Nurses on General Medical Wards: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Reem Elajez, Raja Alkhawaja, Vahe Kehyayan, Khadija Al Shukaili, Esmat Swallmeh","doi":"10.1177/23779608241280847","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241280847","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Food and nutritional supplements can interact with medication and cause drug interaction. Registered nurses play an essential role in patients' safety related to drug interaction.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Explore nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and awareness regarding food-drug interactions (FDIs).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among nurses working in the general medical wards at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) in Qatar. The survey questionnaire comprised 50 multiple-choice questions, encompassing three key sections: (a) demographic details, (b) assessment of FDIs knowledge, and (c) exploration of beliefs, attitudes, and practices concerning FDIs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 227 surveys were collected. Nurses' average score for FDI knowledge across all responses was 20 out of 34 (IQR 16-25). Notably, there were no statistically significant differences in average scores based on respondents' demographic subgroups. While nurses displayed a high level of knowledge (over 90%) regarding the timing of food and drug intake for proton pump inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and thyroid hormones, they exhibited limited awareness of the possible FDIs related to carvedilol and furosemide. Approximately half of the participating nurses (56.4%) rated their FDI knowledge as satisfactory. However, only 42.3% claimed to be always educating patients about FDIs in their daily practice. Two-thirds (67.4%) of respondents believed educating patients about FDIs should primarily fall under the responsibility of pharmacists.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of FDIs. Prompt intervention is required to enhance the nurse's awareness and knowledge in this domain which may impact patient care and drug safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":43312,"journal":{"name":"SAGE Open Nursing","volume":"10 ","pages":"23779608241280847"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11475285/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477153","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}