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Factors Affecting Health Care Utilization Associations Among Young Adolescents With Persistent or Recurrent Pain. 影响患有持续性或复发性疼痛的青少年使用医疗服务的因素。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-20 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241273361
Rachel Elise Ahn, Thea Senger-Carpenter, Terri Voepel-Lewis
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Methodology Articles are Beneficial for Developing Nursing Science. 方法论文章有利于发展护理科学。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241286595
Todd Ruppar
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Relationship Between Fatalistic Cancer Beliefs and Risky Health Behaviors. 癌症宿命论信念与危险健康行为之间的关系。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-20 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241273388
Maryum Zaidi, Sayantani Sarkar, Stella Arakelyan, Hermine Poghosyan
{"title":"Relationship Between Fatalistic Cancer Beliefs and Risky Health Behaviors.","authors":"Maryum Zaidi, Sayantani Sarkar, Stella Arakelyan, Hermine Poghosyan","doi":"10.1177/01939459241273388","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01939459241273388","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is limited research on how fatalism influences risky health behaviors that are linked to higher cancer risks. This study investigates the relationship between risky health behaviors (tobacco smoking, electronic cigarette use, and heavy alcohol drinking) and fatalistic cancer beliefs while controlling for health care-related self-efficacy and sociodemographic and clinical factors among adults without a history of cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used cross-sectional data from the 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5 Cycle 4. The study sample included noninstitutionalized adults (aged ≥18 years without a self-reported cancer history (n = 2464). The outcome variable was risky health behaviors comprised of tobacco smoking, electronic cigarette use, and heavy alcohol drinking. We combined these 3 risky behaviors into a binary variable (0, not having risky health behavior; 1, having ≥1 risky health behavior). The key independent variable was cancer fatalistic beliefs. We used descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 50% of the sample were women, 64.7% of participants self-identified as non-Hispanic White, 16.4% as Hispanic, and 10.6% as non-Hispanic Black. About 43% of participants reported having at least one risky health behavior. While holding all other factors constant, each unit increase in cancer fatalism score was associated with 30.0% higher odds of increased risky health behaviors (odds ratio = 1.30, 95% confidence interval 1.04-1.62, <i>P</i> = .021) among adults without a history of cancer.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>By understanding the relationship between cancer-related fatalistic beliefs and risky health behaviors, cancer prevention outreach programs can be personalized to suit the unique needs of specific individuals and communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":49365,"journal":{"name":"Western Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"757-765"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Biopsychosocial Factors That Influence Depression, Anxiety, and Neuropsychological Functions in the Aging Process. 影响衰老过程中抑郁、焦虑和神经心理功能的生物心理社会因素。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241274535
Tania Gaspar, Marta Barata, Sofia Borges de Sousa, Marta Raimundo, Tulia Cabrita
{"title":"Biopsychosocial Factors That Influence Depression, Anxiety, and Neuropsychological Functions in the Aging Process.","authors":"Tania Gaspar, Marta Barata, Sofia Borges de Sousa, Marta Raimundo, Tulia Cabrita","doi":"10.1177/01939459241274535","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01939459241274535","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Aging is a process inherent to the human condition that is characterized by various biological, psychological, and social changes that can lead to certain mental health problems.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to understand and characterize how biological, psychological, and social factors influence mental health symptoms and neuropsychological function in the aging process.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample consisting of 616 participants (73.8% female) aged between 50 and 90 years, (mean [SD]: 69.6 [17.2] years). Data collection involved a neuropsychological assessment carried out by a psychologist in a clinical interview session and the self-completion of a questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Regression models revealed that depressive symptoms are explained by anxiety, psychological and environmental quality of life, and sleep habits. Anxiety symptoms are explained by depression, physical quality of life, and sleep habits. Statistically significant differences were identified between participants with and without anxiety in neuropsychological terms at the level of agnosia and praxis. Statistically significant differences were identified between participants with and without depression in neuropsychological terms at the level of memory, language, agnosia and praxis, and executive function (eg, prefrontal tests).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Depression and anxiety symptoms are associated and could negatively influence the aging process. Aging should be understood in an ecological way taking into account the action of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors, as well as the relationship and influence between the different levels and factors. This knowledge is important for diagnosis, for clinical practice, and for the development and definition of public policies to promote healthy aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":49365,"journal":{"name":"Western Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"821-830"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142114043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Symptom Descriptors in Individuals Living With Undiagnosed Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease. 未确诊下肢外周动脉疾病患者的症状描述。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241274275
Rebecca J L Brown, Diane Treat-Jacobson, Erica Schorr, Ruth Lindquist, Lisiane Pruinelli, Julian Wolfson
{"title":"Symptom Descriptors in Individuals Living With Undiagnosed Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease.","authors":"Rebecca J L Brown, Diane Treat-Jacobson, Erica Schorr, Ruth Lindquist, Lisiane Pruinelli, Julian Wolfson","doi":"10.1177/01939459241274275","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01939459241274275","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Most individuals with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) experience symptoms other than claudication and live with undiagnosed PAD yet no tools exist to detect atypical PAD symptoms. The purpose of this study was to identify discriminating PAD symptom descriptors from a community-based sample of patients with no current diagnosis of PAD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Symptoms descriptors were obtained in a sample of 22 participants with persistent lower extremity symptoms pre/post exercise. An ankle brachial index with exercise was used to classify participants as \"PAD\" or \"No PAD.\"</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen (59%) participants had a positive ankle brachial index (<0.9, ≥20% drop postexercise, or 30 mmHg drop postexercise). Symptoms do not disappear while walking, trouble keeping up with friends/family, positive response to pain or discomfort while sitting, and pain outside of the calves and thighs were associated with a positive ankle brachial index.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Atypical symptoms were common among study participants. Symptoms while sitting and symptoms outside of the calf and thigh were negatively associated with a positive ankle brachial index. More precise descriptions of symptom characteristics are needed to improve PAD symptom recognition.</p>","PeriodicalId":49365,"journal":{"name":"Western Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"773-781"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142114046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Racial Discrimination, Social Support, and Psychological Distress Among Black Pregnant Women. 黑人孕妇中的种族歧视、社会支持和心理困扰。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241273440
Camilla Carey, Rui Xie, Jean W Davis, Jacqueline B LaManna, Dawn Misra, Carmen Giurgescu
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Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea (SEMSA) Instrument. 土耳其版睡眠呼吸暂停自我效能测量(SEMSA)工具的心理计量特性。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-22 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241272055
Gizem Alptekin, Nazmiye Ciray, Ozen K Basoglu, Terri E Weaver
{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea (SEMSA) Instrument.","authors":"Gizem Alptekin, Nazmiye Ciray, Ozen K Basoglu, Terri E Weaver","doi":"10.1177/01939459241272055","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01939459241272055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Determining the self-efficacy perceptions of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients has a key role in health care practices. With further evaluation, the Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea (SEMSA) could serve as a useful scale to develop specific interventions to increase self-efficacy in patients with OSA during the acceptance and maintenance of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study is to translate the SEMSA into Turkish and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the translation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of patients recently diagnosed with CPAP-naïve OSA. Linguistic and content validity of the scale were evaluated, while exploratory factor analysis and 2-level confirmatory factor analysis were used for validity. Internal consistency and test-retest methods were used in reliability analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean (SD) age of the patients with OSA was 51.36 (11.29), and 68% were male. The item factor loads obtained as a result of the confirmatory factor analysis ranged from 0.44 to 0.94, confirming the three-factor structure of the instrument. The Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.90. Measurements made within the scope of test-retest analysis were found to be related and consistent results were obtained in the intervening time (<i>P</i> < .01).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this study, the Turkish version of SEMSA was found to be a valid and reliable tool and it could be used to evaluate the adherence-related cognition in Turkish patients with OSA on CPAP therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":49365,"journal":{"name":"Western Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"692-699"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Factors Influencing Maternal Substance Use and Recovery in the Perinatal Period. 影响围产期产妇药物使用和康复的因素。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-26 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241266736
Kalyn M Renbarger
{"title":"Factors Influencing Maternal Substance Use and Recovery in the Perinatal Period.","authors":"Kalyn M Renbarger","doi":"10.1177/01939459241266736","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01939459241266736","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Substance use disorders (SUD) in the perinatal period have risen dramatically over the past 2 decades. Substance use disorders can have deleterious effects on maternal-infant health. Recovery can improve quality of life but can be challenging for women with SUD in the perinatal period. It is important for health care providers to have an understanding of factors associated with maternal substance use and recovery.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this qualitative review was to identify factors influencing substance use and recovery in women with SUD in the perinatal period.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted using the databases of CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PubMed along with a manual search of Google Scholar. The studies were assessed using criteria from the Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal checklist for qualitative research.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings from 16 qualitative studies were synthesized. Six descriptive subthemes identifying factors influencing substance use and recovery were revealed: (1) Infant Care, (2) Stigma, (3) Social Settings Involving Substance Use, (4) Internalized Stigma and Mental Health Symptoms, (5) Addiction Concerns, and (6) Coping Abilities.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Participants described external and internal factors that influenced their substance use and recovery. The findings suggest health care providers refer women to residential addiction treatment, use destigmatizing language, promote access to peer services, and provide trauma-informed care.</p>","PeriodicalId":49365,"journal":{"name":"Western Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"725-737"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141762059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Longitudinal Trajectories of Self-Reported Cognitive Function and Associated Factors Among Older Cancer Survivors. 老年癌症幸存者自述认知功能的纵向轨迹及相关因素。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-20 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241273390
Youn-Jung Son, Kyoung-Hwa Baek, Eun Young Kim
{"title":"Longitudinal Trajectories of Self-Reported Cognitive Function and Associated Factors Among Older Cancer Survivors.","authors":"Youn-Jung Son, Kyoung-Hwa Baek, Eun Young Kim","doi":"10.1177/01939459241273390","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01939459241273390","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cancer-associated cognitive decline may result in difficulties in maintaining daily life activities for older patients with cancer. It is, therefore, critical to identify changes in cognitive function throughout illness trajectories.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the longitudinal patterns and factors associated with cognitive function among older cancer survivors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A <i>secondary analysis was conducted using</i> data from the 2012 to 2020 Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging database. A total of 207 cancer survivors aged 60 years and above were included in the analysis. Latent class growth modeling was employed to identify the trajectories of self-reported cognitive function, and logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with these trajectories.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The cognitive function of older adults with cancer was divided into 2 distinct trajectories, characterized by differences in intercept (8) and slope (0.7): the \"low and declining class\" and the \"high and sustainable class.\" The proportion of individuals belonging to the \"high and sustainable class\" (n = 153, 73.9%) was significantly and considerably higher than those in the \"low and declining class\" (n = 54, 26.1%). Individuals with low and declining cognitive function were more likely to be older, have a lower education level, live in rural areas, have poor handgrip strength, experience depression, and have lower social participation compared to those with high and sustainable cognitive function.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings can help health care professionals develop tailored interventions for older cancer survivors with low cognitive function based on their physical and mental health status, as well as their environmental backgrounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":49365,"journal":{"name":"Western Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"674-684"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring the Link Between Emotional Intelligence and Compassionate Communication in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study. 探索护士情商与富有同情心的沟通之间的联系:一项横断面研究。
IF 2 4区 医学
Western Journal of Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-12 DOI: 10.1177/01939459241271904
Rabia Arpacı, Fatma Karasu, Duygu Ayar
{"title":"Exploring the Link Between Emotional Intelligence and Compassionate Communication in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Rabia Arpacı, Fatma Karasu, Duygu Ayar","doi":"10.1177/01939459241271904","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01939459241271904","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The main purposes of the nursing profession are to protect and improve health and to prevent and heal diseases. It is crucial to investigate the factors that can influence nurses' ability to enhance their performance in their professional lives and conduct the nursing care process more qualitatively and effectively.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine the association between emotional intelligence and compassionate communication in nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with 140 nurses working in various units of the public hospital in Kilis, Turkey. Data were collected through a demographic information form, Emotional Intelligence Scale, and Compassionate Communication Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>It was determined that nurses' emotional intelligence and compassionate communication were above average. A significant association was found between nurses' emotional intelligence and compassionate communication (<i>F</i> = 16.08, <i>P</i> < .001) and emotional intelligence explains 10% of the variance in compassionate communication (<i>R</i> = 0.323, <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.104).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Emotional intelligence and compassionate communication should be taken into consideration so that nurses can recognize and understand patients' emotions, alleviate their hurt, and deliver delicate, kind, and compassionate care.</p>","PeriodicalId":49365,"journal":{"name":"Western Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"640-647"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141917881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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