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{"title":"Exploring the Utilisation of Internationally Qualified Nurses' Specialty Skills: Analysis of Recruiting Managers' View Points.","authors":"Chanchal Kurup, Adam Scott Burston, Vasiliki Betihavas, Elisabeth Ruth Jacob","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70184","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70184","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study examines the factors influencing the use of specialty skills among internationally qualified nurses in Australia from the recruitment managers' perspective. It specifically addresses the research question: How can the specialty skills of IQNs be effectively transferred to the healthcare systems of developed countries following immigration?</p><p><strong>Research design: </strong>A semi-structured interview.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Eight nurse managers directly involved in internationally qualified nurse recruitment participated in semi-structured interviews. The interview questions were formulated based on the outcomes of a preceding mixed-methods study.</p><p><strong>Data sources: </strong>Between January and March 2023, eight recruiting managers responsible for internationally qualified nurse recruitment were interviewed. The collected data was analysed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Recruitment managers identified three key themes regarding transferring internationally qualified nurses' specialty skills to the Australian health system. 'Right Person, Right Opportunity' stresses the importance of matching nurses with appropriate roles. 'Barriers to Skill Alignment' highlights challenges such as credential recognition and integration issues. 'Advancing Opportunities' outlines strategies like workforce planning and tailored training to overcome these obstacles.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings emphasise the importance of strategic workforce planning, robust centralised assessment mechanisms and tailored training programmes for recruiting managers to support internationally qualified nurses' specialty skill utilisation.</p><p><strong>Impact: </strong>This study extends to policymakers, healthcare organisations and nurses, guiding the development of strategies for safe nursing service delivery and optimising patient care. The emphasis on managerial needs highlights a pathway for creating a more efficient and supportive environment for internationally qualified nurses in the healthcare sector.</p><p><strong>Patient or public contribution: </strong>This paper benefited from the insights shared by eight recruiting managers involved in hiring internationally qualified nurses, who contributed their valuable experiences and opinions.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70184"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11919484/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Florida Patient Acceptance Survey.","authors":"Chohee Bang, Jae-Jin Kwak","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70177","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To validate the Korean version of the Florida Patient Acceptance Survey (K-FPAS) and assess its reliability in evaluating the acceptance of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) among Korean patients.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A methodological research study was conducted to develop and validate the K-FPAS as a valuable tool for assessing ICD acceptance and its related factors in the Korean patient population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 243 participants, aged 18 years and older, who had received ICDs within the past year and were regularly monitored by cardiac specialists, were included in the study. The K-FPAS was meticulously translated and underwent expert validation, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis to establish its construct validity. Content validity was confirmed by seven experts, and concurrent validity was examined using the Short Form-36 Health Survey. The reliability of the K-FPAS was assessed for internal consistency.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The K-FPAS demonstrated robust content and construct validity, consisting of 15 items organised into four subdomains: \"Return to Life,\" \"Device-Related Distress,\" \"Positive Appraisal,\" and \"Body Image Concerns.\"</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The K-FPAS is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating ICD acceptance among Korean patients. It provides a robust methodological framework for exploring the multidimensional facets of ICD acceptance, particularly highlighting the significance of psychological and emotional well-being. This tool demonstrates considerable potential for advancing nursing research and guiding evidence-based interventions to enhance ICD acceptance and improve the overall quality of life for ICD recipients.</p><p><strong>Patient or public contribution: </strong>Patients contributed to this study by providing responses on the study questionnaires, and five hospitals supported the data collection process by providing suitable facilities for interviews and questionnaires. This research aims to benefit patients and improve their well-being through better ICD acceptance assessment and support.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70177"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11893192/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143598111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effective Health Communication to Reduce Avoidable Readmission: Enhancing Understanding for Patients and Families.","authors":"Elisabeth Coyne, Karin B Dieperink","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70187","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70187","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70187"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907237/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Promoting Mealtime Independence and Mealtime Experience for Individuals With Dementia: A Study Protocol.","authors":"Zhoumei Yan, Victoria Traynor, Ibrahim Alananzeh, Peta Drury","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70156","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Difficulties in eating can profoundly influence the well-being of those living with dementia. Previous research has shown that Spaced Retrieval and Montessori-based interventions can enhance eating independence during meals and optimise nutritional health in people living with dementia in nursing homes. However, few studies examine the effects of these interventions on those living with dementia who follow western-style eating etiquette.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the SPREMON (Spaced Retrieval and Montessori-based activities) mealtime intervention on mealtime independence, mealtime engagement and affect (mood), and nutritional status among people living with dementia in a nursing home.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This quasi-experimental study will involve people with dementia living in nursing homes. The intervention consists of Spaced Retrieval and Montessori-based activities designed to enhance eating procedural memory and eating motor skills over 7 weeks. Data will be collected pre-intervention and post-intervention and at 3-month follow-up. Depending on the distribution of the data, an ANOVA or Friedman test will be used to examine the differences in the means for mealtime independence, engagement and affect, and nutritional status over time.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>There is limited evidence of the impact of Spaced Retrieval and Montessori-based activities in people living with dementia using western dining etiquette. This study bridges this knowledge gap and provides new knowledge about the effectiveness of such interventions to enhance mealtime independence and engagement and affect for people with dementia living in nursing homes.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>ANZCTR identifier: ACTRN12623001031651p.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70156"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11932162/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adoption of McKinsey 7s Model in Development of Strategies to Enhance the Utilisation of Digital Health in Early Detection and Treatment of Pre-Eclampsia by Gravid Women at the Rural Context: Mixed-Method Study.","authors":"Mxolisi Welcome Ngwenya, Livhuwani Muthelo, Tebogo Maria Mothiba","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70162","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70162","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To develop evidence-based strategies to enhance digital health use in the early detection and treatment of pre-eclampsia by pregnant women in primary healthcare facilities in a South African context.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>The mixed convergent parallel design was used for the main study. The quantitative and qualitative data analysed served as the basis for this study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The McKinsey 7s model was used to guide the development of evidence-based strategies to enhance the utilisation of digital health in early detection and treatment of pre-eclampsia by gravid women within a mixed convergent parallel research design.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six evidence-based strategies were developed. The strategies focused on improving knowledge, training and professional development, awareness and validation of digital health.</p><p><strong>Public contribution: </strong>Although the study focused in the primary healthcare facilities in Mpumalanga province, the evidence-based strategies developed promote the breaking of the status quo in current practice. Integration of traditional clinical practice and digital health practice could possibly improve the quality of care received by gravid women and most likely, improve the knowledge of the gravid women with regard to their conditions. Furthermore, their implementation could possibly improve the proper practicing and implementation of digital health in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70162"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11889412/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143587721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics of National Competency Standards of Hospital Nursing Departments: An Analytic Hierarchy Process and Multidimensional Scale Analysis.","authors":"Seon-Nyeo Kim, Sue-Kyung Sohn","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70144","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70144","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study was conducted to analyse national competency indicators of nursing departments, understand each department's competency characteristics and utilise them to assign departments and impart required education for nurses.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>This was a cross-section study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The national competency indicators were derived by analytic hierarchy process, based on 176 experienced nurses at general hospitals in Korea. These competency indicators were evaluated by multidimensional scale analysis to produce a perception map of nursing departments and understand their competency characteristics. The SQUIRE checklist was used to report the present study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The competency indicators of the wards were similar to the overall average. Regarding operating rooms, the competency indicators related to self-management and the ability to understand documents were high. Regarding emergency rooms, the competency indicators related to problem-solving and technical ability were high. Regarding the perception map centering around the ward, the position of each nursing department was different.</p><p><strong>Patient or public contribution: </strong>No Patient or Public Contribution.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70144"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11913722/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Nurses' Attitudes Towards Patients With Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: Development and Preliminary Validation.","authors":"Fatemeh Ghaedi-Heidari, Jahangir Maghsoudi, Masoud Bahrami, Gholamreza Kheirabadi, Bahar Noori-Rahmatabadi, Alaa Hamza Hermis, Kadhim Hussein Jaasim, Murtadha Abdulridha Ajel, Mohammad Ali Zakeri","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70188","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a public health problem throughout the world. Nurses are usually the first caregivers in the mental health team who deal with people with NSSI. Since the consequences of self-injury are associated with its care and treatment, nurses' attitudes towards these people are an important issue. This study aimed to develop and test a scale to measure nurses' attitudes towards patients with non-suicidal self-injury in the Farsi language.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A methodological survey.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this methodological study, to scale preparation, psychometric steps were performed on a questionnaire based on the results of a qualitative study and literature review. Exploratory Factor Analysis was conducted to identify the underlying structure of the scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results of the psychometric evaluation showed that the scale included the 22-item NANSSI in four dimensions, including negativism about the consequences of caring, adopting a counselling approach, violating caring norms, and perceptions about self-injury. By Cronbach's alpha equal to 0.75, its reliability is estimated. This scale showed a good validity and reliability, which is applicable to evaluate quality of care for patients with non-suicidal self-injury.</p><p><strong>No patient or public contribution: </strong>No patient or public contribution.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70188"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11928680/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143677342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association Between Perceived Control and Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptom Severity: A Prospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Fiona Timmins, Rawia Gamil, Nabeel Al-Yateem, Mary Ryder, Heba Mustafa, Mohannad Eid AbuRuz","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70181","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine whether there are differences in patterns of symptom severity in three major ACS symptoms (i.e., chest pain, fatigue, and dyspnoea) over the days of CCU stay between patients with higher and lower levels of perceived control.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A prospective cohort study with 3 days of follow-up.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Hundred and thirty-five patients were followed prospectively for 3 days, collecting data on (1) perceived control, using the Arabic version of the Controlled Attitude Scale (CAS-R); and (2) symptom severity, using a symptoms diary. A mixed repeated measure design ANOVA was used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Comparative analysis of the high- and low-perceived control groups revealed that there was a significant reduction in chest pain, fatigue, and dyspnoea symptom severity over the course of the 3 days for both groups. Compared to the low-perceived control group, the high-perceived control group had significantly lower chest pain on day 3, fatigue on days 2 and 3, and dyspnoea on all days.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients with high levels of perceived control have lower levels of symptom severity than those with low perceived control. Interventions to improve perceived control among this population are highly recommended.</p><p><strong>Patient or public contribution: </strong>No patient or public contribution.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70181"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Transition Care on Post-Discharge Outcomes of Adult Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Nyagwaswa Athanas Michael, Lilian Teddy Mselle, Edith Mroso Tarimo, Yingjuan Cao","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70140","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led Transition Care (TC) on quality of life, mortality and readmission among adult stroke survivors.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Systematic review and meta-analysis using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for systematic reviews of effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Databases were searched from 1st January 2000 to 31st December 2023. Search was done in Medline, Science Direct, Scopus, EBSCOhost, Web of Science and Cochrane Library and Central Registry of Clinical Trials. The randomised controlled trials that assessed the effectiveness of nurse-led TC for adult stroke survivors were included. The primary outcome was 1-year quality of life, whereas the secondary outcomes were mortality and readmission. Two independent reviewers performed data extraction and quality appraisal by using the JBI methodology. Random effect models and pre-specified subgroup analyses were performed using Review Manager Software Version 5.3. and STATA Version 17.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1093 studies retrieved from database search, only 18 studies met the review inclusion criteria. The pooled results show that stroke survivors who were allocated to nurse-led TC programs had a 1-year better quality of life compared to those allocated to usual care (12 studies; SMD = 0.52; 95% CI = 0.20, 0.85; p = 0.002; I² = 94%). However, no significant differences in the odds of mortality and readmission were observed. No patient or public contribution.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70140"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11871394/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143531979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Dynamic Interaction: Supervisors' Reasoning About Nursing Students' Conditions for Learning and Development of Clinical Competence. A Focus Group Study.","authors":"Ulrika Löfgren, Birgitta Lindberg, Ulrica Strömbäck, Britt-Marie Wälivaara","doi":"10.1002/nop2.70176","DOIUrl":"10.1002/nop2.70176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to describe supervisors' reasoning about conditions for nursing students' learning and development of clinical competence during their clinical education.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A qualitative design with an inductive approach.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used a focus group methodology. A total of 21 supervisors from various hospital wards in northern Sweden participated in six focus groups. The data were analysed according to Krueger and Casey's description of focus groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis resulted in one overarching theme with six subthemes that described the conditions during the final year of clinical education. Students' learning and development of clinical competence was seen as an 'interplay developed over time' between the supervisor and the student, a mutual give-and-take in the supervisory relationship where both parties were responsible for ensuring that it became a growth opportunity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The major finding was that the learning and development of clinical competence in students was a result of a dynamic interplay between the student and supervisor. This process is time-dependent, and both the student and supervisor share responsibility for this progression.</p><p><strong>Implications for the profession and patient care: </strong>Active and conscious reflection is a crucial component in achieving clinical competence. Students should be taught and encouraged to apply and develop reflective skills throughout their education.</p><p><strong>Reporting method: </strong>The study adhered to the COREQ checklist for qualitative studies.</p><p><strong>Patient or public contribution: </strong>Registered nurses contributed data for this study.</p>","PeriodicalId":48570,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Open","volume":"12 3","pages":"e70176"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876085/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143544032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}