Shirin Rajabi, Maryam Momeni, Mehdi Ranjbaran, Marzieh Khatooni
{"title":"Effect of telenursing empowerment programme on self-efficacy and health status of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Shirin Rajabi, Maryam Momeni, Mehdi Ranjbaran, Marzieh Khatooni","doi":"10.1177/17449871241308826","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871241308826","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aim: </strong>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is progressive and persistent airway obstruction, leading to deteriorated health status and decreased quality of life. Many patients cannot manage their condition due to lack of self-efficacy. This study assessed the effect of a telenursing distance empowering programme on self-efficacy and health status in COPD patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An experimental study with baseline and three follow-up measurements was conducted. Participants (<i>N</i> = 108) were randomised into experimental and control groups. As a pre-test, patients' self-efficacy and health status in both groups were assessed. Both groups received routine pre-discharge education. In the intervention group, 14 sessions of mobile phone-based education and counselling were provided over 7 weeks after discharge. The effect of the intervention was examined with multilevel analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no statistically significant difference between two groups in the demographic variables, self-efficacy and health status before the intervention (<i>p</i> > 0.05). After the intervention, a statistically significant difference in the mean self-efficacy scale scores and health status scores between the two groups at the immediately after intervention, 1-month, and 3-month follow-up period were seen (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Empowerment through telenursing can enhance self-efficacy and health status in patients with COPD.</p><p><strong>Practice implications: </strong>Using telenursing customised to the patient's conditions and needs over time can lead to better access to educational and counselling services, improved empowerment, self-efficacy and disease management, ultimately resulting in better health status.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871241308826"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12170556/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327196","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":"Commentary: Acquisition and retention of nursing competency for nasogastric feeding tube management: an integrative literature review.","authors":"Jane Fletcher","doi":"10.1177/17449871241313228","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871241313228","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871241313228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121208","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":"Acquisition and retention of nursing competency for nasogastric feeding tube management: an integrative literature review.","authors":"Sharlene Haywood","doi":"10.1177/17449871241301340","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871241301340","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nasogastric feeding tube (NGT) management is generally undertaken by nurses. There is substantial data linking inadequate management with patient safety risks; however, evidence on nursing competence with this skill is scant.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the published and grey literature for adult nurses' acquisition and retention of competency for NGT management in the hospital setting.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Integrative review.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The following databases were searched: CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE and ERIC. In addition, the British Library, national and international healthcare and nutrition organisations were also searched. Titles and abstracts were reviewed for relevance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventeen international studies were identified, the findings demonstrated nurses do not routinely review or update their skills regarding NGT management. Those that did utilised resources of poor evidence-based quality. Self-reporting tools identified poor adherence to organisational guidelines and unsafe practices. Education and training interventions had favourable results. However, follow-up assessments were at short post-intervention interval(s), and therefore were of doubtful reliability.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The evidence for adult nurses to acquire and retain competency in NGT management in hospital settings is fragmented and not generalisable, calling for further research.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871241301340"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089125/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121202","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":"Editorial.","authors":"Sarah Bekaert","doi":"10.1177/17449871251335128","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871251335128","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":"30 3","pages":"207-209"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12174818/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144334116","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":"Corrigendum to \"The association between Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care Scores and quality of life in type 2 diabetes patients\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/17449871251335606","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871251335606","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1177/17449871221144899.].</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251335606"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12009836/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144040829","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":"Effects of motivational interviewing and an education programme based on Watson's theory of human caring on adults receiving haemodialysis: randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Şefika Tuğba Yangöz, Zeynep Özer","doi":"10.1177/17449871241290450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871241290450","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Effective haemodialysis management is crucial, and behavioural change interventions are essential for good haemodialysis self-management. However, no study explores the effects of Watson's theory such as the humanistic approach to behavioural change in haemodialysis.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To evaluate the effects of motivational interviewing and an education programme based on Watson's theory on adherence to treatment, satisfaction and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) on haemodialysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was conducted in Turkey. Intervention group received four sessions of motivational interviewing and an education programme based on Watson's theory, and the control group received routine care. The primary outcomes were adherence to fluid intake, diet and medication, attendance at haemodialysis sessions, satisfaction and HRQOL. The secondary outcomes were laboratory parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention (<i>n</i> = 32) or the control group (<i>n</i> = 28). There were statistically significant between-group differences in adherence to fluid intake, diet and medication, and the kidney disease burden sub-dimension of HRQOL, with medium to large effect sizes. There was no difference in laboratory parameters. Participants showed high levels of satisfaction with this programme.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provides evidence for nurses regarding Watson's theory-based programme in a haemodialysis population. Results will help nurses to develop and practice customised effective interventions for haemodialysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871241290450"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12003347/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144050176","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":"Two sides of the same coin: person-centred systems versus person-centred nursing practice. Theory, barriers and opportunities.","authors":"Amy-Louise Byrne","doi":"10.1177/17449871241255012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871241255012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Person-centred care is a well-known concept in nursing practice. It is understood that person-centred care represents a way of providing care, which considers the person's social, emotional and physical health. Person-centred care is tailored care, which meets individual's needs, while also including them in decision-making.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>Despite this, the practice of person-centred care can be stifled by system constraints which impact largely on the nursing profession. This paper aims to explore such challenges, highlighting the disconnect between theory and practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Adapted from the work of Fairclough, this discourse analysis critically reviews a cross section of texts related to person-centred care and offers a critique for discussion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This paper has found a divergence between person-centred <i>care</i> (system) and person-centred <i>practice</i> (nursing care), highlighting the tension between the theories and practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and contribution to nursing: </strong>This paper highlights not only the challenges but also the opportunities in embedding person-centred care into system design, and considers further changes required to enable nurses to practice care which supports the whole needs of the person. It suggests that leveraging nursing expertise and experience may provide an avenue for system change.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871241255012"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12003329/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144024356","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}
Rasha Salah Eweida, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Eman Ghallab, Nashwa Ibrahim, Leena Mohammad Khonji, Eman Abdeen Ali
{"title":"Effectiveness of mental health first aid as a supportive tactic on resilience and organisational environment-related factors among hospital nurses in the wake of COVID-19: the search continues.","authors":"Rasha Salah Eweida, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Eman Ghallab, Nashwa Ibrahim, Leena Mohammad Khonji, Eman Abdeen Ali","doi":"10.1177/17449871241275011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871241275011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The implementation of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) has been shown to effectively prevent long-term psychological effects of trauma. Additionally, it aids nurses in stabilising their emotional state and facilitates their practical recovery.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To investigate the effect of MHFA on resilience capacity, organisational commitment, job insecurity and turnover among nurses working in the COVID-19 isolation units.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty nurses in COVID-19 isolation units participated in a quasi-experimental two-group, pre-post-test research. Nurses with low resilience capacity due to the COVID-19 crisis in Egypt completed a baseline survey. The study group employed MHFA strategies using the RAPID model. At the same time, standard psychological care was provided to the control group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A statistically significant improvement in resilience and organisational commitments mean scores among the study group (62.50 ± 19.33, 21.67 ± 9.66, respectively) post-intervention. Besides, a significant decline in the study group's job insecurity and turnover intention mean scores (8.90 ± 2.32, 8.70 ± 2.34, respectively) after the MHFA intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Implementing MHFA enhances nurses' ability to withstand the challenges of COVID-19, significantly boosting their resilience. Additionally, it positively impacts their organisational commitment, reducing both job insecurity and turnover intention.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871241275011"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11985474/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143991399","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":"Commentary: Effectiveness of mental health first aid as a supportive tactic on resilience and organisational environment-related factors among hospital nurses in the wake of COVID-19: the search continues.","authors":"Emily Thomson","doi":"10.1177/17449871241313226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871241313226","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871241313226"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11985476/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144004402","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}
Aysun Türe, İrfan Akkoç, Korhan Arun, Abdullah Çalışkan
{"title":"The mediating role of job stress between organisational silence and social loafing in nurses.","authors":"Aysun Türe, İrfan Akkoç, Korhan Arun, Abdullah Çalışkan","doi":"10.1177/17449871241270773","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871241270773","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Teamwork assumes that the healthcare system and patient care require the transpersonal care process between nurses, physicians and management, which is essential to healing. Hospital management has tried to improve charitable factors to deflect the silence among nurses and promote harmony among them. In addition, social loafing reduces harmony and teamwork, thus reducing patient and healthcare safety.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to research the effect of organisational silence on social loafing as mediated by job stress among hospital nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 328 nurses from a university health, practice and research hospital in Turkey. Structured questionnaires measured perceptions of organisational silence, social loafing and job stress. Path and regression analyses assessed relationships and mediation effects among the variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study validated a model that links organisational silence, social loafing and job stress, demonstrating significant direct and indirect effects. It found that job stress is a mediator between organisational silence and social loafing, supporting the proposed hypotheses.</p><p><strong>Impact: </strong>To improve patient care safety, it's important to reduce social loafing and address any defensive silence among nurses. This can be achieved through teamwork and support from hospital management and professionals.Only hospital nurses were involved in this study.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871241270773"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11985482/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144030327","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}