{"title":"Repositioning health education as a core nursing function: a commentary.","authors":"Sarah Bekaert","doi":"10.1177/17449871251358627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871251358627","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251358627"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12374952/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973933","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 a nursing instructional module on the acute side effects of double-J stent removal for ureterolithiasis patients: a quasi-experimental study.","authors":"Rasha Fathy Dawood, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Shadaid Alanezi, Emad Abdel Gawad Ali Rabie","doi":"10.1177/17449871251328928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871251328928","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The double-J (DJ) stent is an indispensable device in urology, a rudimentary part of numerous procedures and a management tool for patients with ureteric calculi. However, some issues connected to its usage still arise. The issues include patient discomfort, urinary symptoms (such as urgency and frequency), hematuria, infection, stent migration, and encrustation with prolonged indwelling time.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aims to determine whether awhether a nursing instructional module has a positive effect on the acute side effects of DJ stent removal for ureterolithiasis patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study employed a quasi-experimental research design on 50 patients (25 in the study group, with a nursing instuctional model, and 25 in the control group, with support as usual). The patient's knowledge about ureteral stones, the ureteral DJ stent assessment chart and the Ureteral Stent Discomfort tools were used to measure the patient's knowledge about ureteral stones and appraise the ureteral stent discomfort and acute side effects after removal in the two groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most studied patients were males (64.0, 56.0%) and married (80.0, 76.0%). There was a 100% satisfactory knowledge level for the study group and highly statistically significant differences in all domains of the ureteral stent discomfort test of urinary symptoms among ureterolithiasis patients after the nursing instructional module implementation for the studied patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Implementing the nursing instructional module effectively refined patients' knowledge and reduced ureteral stent discomfort and acute side effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251328928"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12374955/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973848","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: Masculinities and illness: access to healthcare services for men living with chronic illnesses.","authors":"Seluleko Eric Ngcobo","doi":"10.1177/17449871251347843","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871251347843","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251347843"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12364835/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973859","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}
Garry Cooper, Nicola Gale, Manbinder Sidhu, Kerry Allen
{"title":"A narrative inquiry of men's perceptions of support and masculinity: semi-structured interviews of men living with non-cancer-related lymphoedema in the United Kingdom.","authors":"Garry Cooper, Nicola Gale, Manbinder Sidhu, Kerry Allen","doi":"10.1177/17449871251347841","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871251347841","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lymphoedema, a chronic and visible condition, can significantly impact men's perception of support and masculinity. The absence of research in this area, along with increased interest in men's health, led to this study, which explores men's perceptions of support and their sense of masculinity while living with lymphoedema.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This qualitative study used narrative inquiry with 12 participants through online semi-structured interviews (45-90 minutes) via Zoom. Data were analysed using linguistic narrative analysis, focusing on hegemonic masculinity and the Health, Illness, Men and Masculinities (HIMM) framework.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed three main themes. All men perceived disruption following their initial diagnosis of lymphoedema, exacerbated by limited support, such as peer support groups and timely information. They then adapted and managed changes in their lives and masculinity using available behaviours and resources, such as gaining expertise and depending on partners. Their perception of masculinity evolved, incorporating their past masculine baseline with present and future expectations.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Findings suggest that hegemonic masculinity persists amid multiple masculinities disrupted by chronic conditions like lymphoedema. Some men uphold traditional masculinity, whereas others adapt their expressions of masculinity. Recognising lymphoedema's impact on health and masculinity could inform more tailored approaches in services, policies and strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251347841"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12356819/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875964","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}
Remya U Rajendran, Mamatha Shivananda Pai, Baby S Nayak, Shalini G Nayak, Judith Angelitta Noronha, Santhosh Krishnan Venkata, Vimala Ramoo, Accamma Oommen, Vishnu Renjith
{"title":"Challenges and needs of nurse researchers on research publication in health universities of Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional survey.","authors":"Remya U Rajendran, Mamatha Shivananda Pai, Baby S Nayak, Shalini G Nayak, Judith Angelitta Noronha, Santhosh Krishnan Venkata, Vimala Ramoo, Accamma Oommen, Vishnu Renjith","doi":"10.1177/17449871251347840","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871251347840","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Effective dissemination of scientific knowledge through publication is vital for advancing nursing and healthcare. However, nurse researchers often encounter challenges that impede their ability to publish in reputable journals.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To identify the perceived challenges and support needs related to research publication among nurse researchers at health universities across Karnataka, India.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A multicentre web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to May 2024 across 33 nursing institutes with 319 nurse researchers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 319 respondents, 58.6% had published papers, but only 15% had published in indexed journals. The most frequently reported barriers to publication were lack of time (53.3%), funding constraints (42.9%) and difficulty in initiating writing (27.9%). Limited writing skills were significantly associated with academic designation (χ² = 11.9, <i>p</i> = 0.003) and difficulty starting writing (χ² = 15.9, <i>p</i> < 0.001). A substantial majority expressed a need for technical support in areas such as manuscript formatting (87.9%), submission (85%) and responding to reviewers (84.6%). The primary motivations for publication included career advancement (67.7%) and meeting institutional requirements (50.2%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study underscores the pressing need for targeted interventions, including structured training, technical assistance and mentorship, to support nurse researchers in overcoming publication challenges and enhancing scholarly productivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251347840"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12354400/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875965","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 cold needle application on the arteriovenous fistula cannulation-related pain: a self-controlled, double-blind study.","authors":"Nurten Ozen, Sümeyye Akcoban, Betul Tosun","doi":"10.1177/17449871251364711","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871251364711","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cold application is a non-pharmaceutical method that has been shown to be effective in relieving pain by slowing down or blocking the conduction of peripheral nerves.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the effect of cold needle use during arteriovenous fistula cannulation on cannulation-related invasive pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A semi-experimental, self-controlled, and double-blind study was used. The cannulation procedure was performed with room temperature needles during the first three haemodialysis sessions and with cold needles during the next three sessions. Patients were those treated in the haemodialysis unit with arteriovenous fistula of a state hospital in Turkey between April and May 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study was completed with a total of 33 patients. The mean pain score of the three sessions was found to be statistically significantly lower when a cold needle was used (5.08 ± 0.67) compared to the use of a room temperature needle (6.68 ± 0.68; 1.78 ± 0.94; 95%CI: 1.45-2.12; <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Cold needle use is recommended during arteriovenous fistula cannulation to reduce invasive pain. Cannulation with cold needle is a non-pharmacological, easy to apply, and cost-effective method. These findings have potential for informing policy and procedure in effective pain management.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251364711"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12354392/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875966","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}
Dame Elysabeth Tuty Arna Uly Tarihoran, Michelle Honey, Julia Slark
{"title":"Tailored stroke rehabilitation for younger women: The MENTOR HUB framework-a qualitative multi-phase study.","authors":"Dame Elysabeth Tuty Arna Uly Tarihoran, Michelle Honey, Julia Slark","doi":"10.1177/17449871251317932","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871251317932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Stroke remains a major global health issue, especially for younger women, who often face poorer rehabilitation outcomes. While current stroke rehabilitation programmes address general recovery needs, they may not fully meet the unique physical, psychological and long-term challenges encountered by younger women.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aimed to develop a stroke rehabilitation framework specifically for younger women, incorporating insights from both stroke survivors and healthcare professionals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative, multi-phase study utilising Arksey and O'Malley's framework methodology gathered data from younger women stroke survivors (18-64 years old) through snowball sampling and healthcare professionals via purposive sampling. Focus groups and interviews were conducted, and thematic analysis synthesised the insights to inform a tailored stroke rehabilitation framework.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five younger women stroke survivors (mean age = 40) and five healthcare professionals participated in the study. The MENTOR HUB framework was developed, incorporating key components: Monitoring, Education, Navigation, Tools, Ongoing Support, Recovery, Holistic Care, User-centred Approach and Be-continuous.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The MENTOR HUB framework integrates the lived experiences of stroke survivors with professional healthcare insights, offering a holistic, user-centred approach to rehabilitation. It emphasises the importance of continuous support and personalised care. Further research is necessary to evaluate its effectiveness in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251317932"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12331636/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144817903","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}
Shan Zhang, Lu Liu, Shu Ding, Tingting Peng, Jun Wang, Ying Wu
{"title":"Mediator effects of cognitive load on the relationship between task complexity and guideline adherence among clinical nurses: a cross-sectional survey of nurses in China.","authors":"Shan Zhang, Lu Liu, Shu Ding, Tingting Peng, Jun Wang, Ying Wu","doi":"10.1177/17449871251329197","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871251329197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Suboptimal adherence to guidelines is a common phenomenon in clinical settings. Studies regarding the complexity of tasks, cognitive load, and adherence to guidelines among clinical nurses are noteworthy, but limited.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate whether cognitive load mediates the association between task complexity and guideline adherence in clinical nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In total, 580 clinical nurses from 8 tertiary hospitals were included in the cross-sectional survey. A self-reported survey included guideline adherence, task complexity, and cognitive load. We conducted correlation and multiple linear regression analysis and performed a mediation effect analysis using PROCESS with 5000 resamples.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The linear regression showed that task complexity significantly predicted intrinsic cognitive load (<i>a<sub>1</sub></i> = 0.322, <i>p</i> < 0.001), intrinsic cognitive load significantly predicted guideline adherence (<i>b<sub>1</sub></i> = -0.113, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and task complexity had a direct impact on guideline adherence (<i>c</i>' = 0.126, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Both intrinsic cognitive load (effect size = -0.037, 95%CI: -0.061, -0.019) and germane cognitive load (effect size = 0.180, 95%CI: -0.269, -0.171) played a partial mediating effect between task complexity and guideline adherence among nurses, contributing to 53.16% of the overall effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/implications for practice: </strong>Nursing administrators should prioritise the cognitive load for clinical nurses when allocating intricate assignments.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251329197"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12331640/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144817902","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":"Cultural adaptation and content validation of the Watson Caritas patient instrument for a Latin American Spanish context.","authors":"Mayut Delgado-Galeano, Beatriz Villamizar-Carvajal, Luz-Eugenia Ibáñez-Alfonso, Fabio Camargo-Figuera","doi":"10.1177/17449871251333620","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871251333620","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Humanisation in health services, central to global healthcare systems, emphasises making care more person-centred and compassionate. Person-centred care is central to nursing practice. The transpersonal Caritas relationship exemplifies such person-centred care, and can be evaluated using the Watson Caritas Patient Score (WCPS), which captures patients' subjective perceptions of nursing behaviours.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To evaluate the validity and reliability of the WCPS instrument in a Spanish context, with hospitalised patients. An analysis was undertaken using the Rasch methodology to test the robustness of the tool in diverse conditions and populations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A validation study was undertaken to assess the WCPS tool's cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity. Ethical approval was obtained, alongside authorisation to use the instrument. The Rasch methodology was chosen as it provides a robust and theoretically grounded approach to instrument validation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The global content validity index was 0.80. Cronbach's α was 0.84 in the first and 0.86 in the second. Factor analysis extracted a single factor with an explanatory power of 65%. The Rasch reliability was 0.88 for items with adequate fit.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Spanish version of the WCPS has been validated and is a useful tool for measuring the Caritas transpersonal relationship in hospitals, promoting person-centred nursing care. However, the Rasch model validation highlighted the need for further refinement, including adding more questions to address measurement gaps and collapsing categories to reduce data variability under a unidimensional construct.</p>","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251333620"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12317968/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785639","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: Cultural adaptation and content validation of the Watson Caritas patient instrument for a Latin American Spanish context.","authors":"Albert Westergren","doi":"10.1177/17449871251333623","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17449871251333623","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"17449871251333623"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12316666/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144776527","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}