Ahmed Thamer Saud, Alaa Jawad Kadhim, Hadi Ahmadi Chenari, Steven L Baumann
{"title":"Effectiveness of an Educational Program in Reducing Pressure Injuries in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury in Iraq.","authors":"Ahmed Thamer Saud, Alaa Jawad Kadhim, Hadi Ahmadi Chenari, Steven L Baumann","doi":"10.1177/08943184251388289","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08943184251388289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Persons with spinal cord injury are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, and their caregivers are in a critical position to help prevent them. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program for caregivers of persons with spinal cord injuries to prevent pressure injuries in Iraq. A pre- and post-test design was used and involved 25 caregivers of persons with spinal cord injury during the acute care phase in an SCI-specific unit of a hospital. A scale and questionnaire were used to gather the participants' demographic information, pre- and post-educational program knowledge, and observations of their pre- and post-program performance of pressure injury preventive tasks. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were calculated using SPSS (Version 26.0). The educational program effectively increased caregivers' knowledge and improved pressure injury prevention performance. The findings are discussed from a global nursing perspective.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"48-53"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145402551","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}
{"title":"Innovation, Health Policy, and Community Change Concepts.","authors":"Mario R Ortiz","doi":"10.1177/08943184251399332","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08943184251399332","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurses are guided by a unique disciplinary knowledge base. With this base, they have a significant role in crafting innovative policies with communities. Innovation is essential for persons, as individual and group communities, as they cocreate meaningful change. In this paper, the author explores innovation with Parse's (2021) community change concepts to enhance policy improvement, implementation, and maintenance.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"54-57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145649850","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}
{"title":"Living on the Edge: A Cocreated Teaching-Learning Journey.","authors":"Karen L Ursel","doi":"10.1177/08943184251374532","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08943184251374532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Parse's humanbecoming teaching-learning model provided the framework for guiding the analysis-synthesis in this study using Giorgi's descriptive phenomenological method to reach the general structural description of the lived experience of <i>living on the edge</i> for nursing students. The central findings emerged as <i>acquiescing to ambiguity</i> in moving moment-to-moment coming-to-know something of value, <i>dignifying the journey</i> by vigilantly exploring unknowns of the everchanging, <i>risking venturing forth</i> with quieting-disquieting regard amid diverse alliances in anticipation of cherished endeavors, <i>persevering with novel experiences</i> amid potentiating-restricting opportunities in realizing cherished endeavors, <i>venerating words, wisdom, and images</i> of others in considering-composing cherished choosings, and <i>discovering anew cherished priorities</i> as possibilities emerge.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"29-39"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12764687/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145337987","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":"Scholarly Dialogue: Creating a New Horizon of Nursing With the Humanbecoming Paradigm.","authors":"Mi Jin Doe, Sandra Schmidt Bunkers","doi":"10.1177/08943184251382715","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08943184251382715","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This column presents a scholarly dialogue with Dr. Sandra Schmidt Bunkers, a senior Parse scholar, who sheds light on the humanbecoming paradigm-guided nursing sciencing, living the art, teaching-learning, and nursing policy development. Exploring Dr. Bunkers' scholarly works, with her wisdom and experiences shared in the scholarly dialogue, provides valuable guidance for the future of nursing, creating a new horizon of nursing as a unique discipline and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"12-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145309738","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}
{"title":"The Leaving and Feeling Unsure.","authors":"Sandra Schmidt Bunkers","doi":"10.1177/08943184251395902","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08943184251395902","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The following article incorporates findings from a humanbecoming inquiry on feeling unsure, storytelling, and poetry to discuss the experience of going Nowhere.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"58-59"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145649820","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}
{"title":"Fortifying Our Discipline: Unique Nursing Knowledge in the Totality, Simultaneity, and Humanbecoming Paradigm.","authors":"Edwin-Nikko R Kabigting","doi":"10.1177/08943184251391049","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08943184251391049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this article is to examine how nursing paradigms and the theories and research that arise from them contribute to the creation of unique nursing knowledge that fortifies the discipline.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"6-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145402620","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}
{"title":"Innovation in Practice.","authors":"Karen Carroll","doi":"10.1177/08943184251391063","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08943184251391063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Innovation typically is denoted as creating novel ideas to advance improvements in disciplinary work. This article advances the idea that the concept of innovation should be broadened to include the face-to-face dialogues that nurses have within their practice. As persons are the center of ethos of nursing, innovation is driven by theoretical frameworks, research, and practices. These thoughts are framed by the humanbecoming theory.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"9-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145649718","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}
{"title":"Editorial: \"Move On\"-Beginning Anew.","authors":"Mario R Ortiz","doi":"10.1177/08943184251399300","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08943184251399300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the publication of this volume and issue, <i>Nursing Science Quarterly</i> (<i>NSQ</i>) will \"just keep moving on,\" carving out its place for the enhancement of the nursing discipline, while seeking innovative ways to expand knowledge development in the health sciences.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145649759","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}
{"title":"A Book Review: <i>Getting Started in Teaching for Nursing and the Health Professions</i> by Judith Halstead and Diane Billings, Elsevier.","authors":"Teresa Hamilton","doi":"10.1177/08943184251406764","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08943184251406764","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this column, the author reviews a foundational guide designed for clinical experts transitioning into faculty roles within nursing and health professions education. The text is praised for its accessible, conversational tone and practical approach, featuring useful checklists, appendices, and a logical structure organized into five thematic sections covering curriculum, classroom and clinical teaching, technology, and program evaluation. Its significant strength lies in translating theoretical concepts into actionable steps, framing the educator as a steward of the entire educational program. However, the review identifies critical limitations, including an unconventional sequence that separates core teaching topics and a treatment of the syllabus as a legal contract, a notion challenged by legal precedent. While the book serves as an excellent introductory resource, its occasional gaps in pragmatic strategy and depth lead to the conclusion that it is best suited for novice educators.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"8943184251406764"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145851304","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}
{"title":"A Book Review: <i>Visionary Leadership in Healthcare: Excellence in Practice, Policy, and Ethics</i> by Holly Wei and Sara Horton-Deutsch (Eds.) Sigma Theta Tau International.","authors":"Teresa Hamilton","doi":"10.1177/08943184251401412","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08943184251401412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The author of this article reviewed the book <i>Visionary Leadership in Healthcare: Excellence in Practice, Policy, and Ethics</i>, edited by Holly Wei and Sara Horton-Deutsch in 2022. The editors call for engaged, equitable, inclusive, authentic, and caring leadership, from the framework of Watson's Caring Science, to address current challenges in healthcare. This book is a compelling read for both new and experienced nurse leaders, as well as leadership students, and serves as a valuable reference for those seeking a hopeful, values-driven, and ethical approach to nursing leadership.</p>","PeriodicalId":49726,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Science Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"8943184251401412"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145679332","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}