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{"title":"The correlation between the need for continuing care services, influencing factors, and social support and discharge readiness among discharged patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in China: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Jiani Wang ,&nbsp;Qin Rao ,&nbsp;Lan Zhou ,&nbsp;Lingling Xiang ,&nbsp;Mingxia Xi","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151789","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To understand the relationship between the need for continuing care services and influencing factors, social support, readiness for discharge among discharged pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 170 patients from a database of discharged patients with PTB from September 2023 to January 2024. A demographic and disease characteristics questionnaire, continuing care services basic modality questionnaire, continuing care services need questionnaire, the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), and the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) were used for this investigation. Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the associated factors.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The mean total score for the need for continuing care services among patients with PTB discharged from the hospital was (121.61 ± 22.98). The dimension with the highest score was health education guidance need. Compared to the the original hospital medical personnel, the primary source of care information after discharge was the local medical institutions was statistically significant and negatively correlated with continuing care service need (<em>P</em> = 0.005). Social support was positively associated with need for continuing care services (<em>P</em> = 0.042).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Discharged PTB patients had a high degree of continuing care service need. Factors influencing the need for continuing care services are the primary source of care information after discharge was the local medical institutions, the social support. Medical staff need to provide targeted continuing care services based on relevant influencing factors to meet the discharge needs of patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140548081","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":"Exploring the causes and consequences of non-nursing tasks among nurses in Jordan: An in-depth qualitative investigation","authors":"Ayman Abed Aldarawsheh ,&nbsp;Ahmad Rajeh Saifan ,&nbsp;Murad Adnan Sawalha ,&nbsp;Enas A. Assaf ,&nbsp;Intima Alrimawi ,&nbsp;Rami A. Elshatarat ,&nbsp;Zyad T. Saleh ,&nbsp;Wesam T. Almagharbeh ,&nbsp;Nermen A. Mohamed ,&nbsp;Mudathir M. Eltayeb","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151791","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151791","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><p>To investigate the perceptions of Jordanian nurses regarding Non-Nursing Tasks (NNTs) and their consequences, as well as the underlying factors that contribute to the occurrence of NNTs.</p></div><div><h3>Background</h3><p>Nurses play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, but they often engage in NNTs, which can hinder their ability to deliver care effectively. Western countries have primarily conducted research on NNTs, while Middle Eastern countries such as Jordan have received limited attention. Expanding our understanding of NNTs is essential for improving nursing care.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A qualitative-exploratory approach was adopted. The research was conducted at three hospitals in Amman, Jordan. A purposeful sampling approach was used to select the participant and a focus group-interview method was used to gather the data. The derived data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The final sample of this study included 38 participants. The findings highlighted that nurses often perform NNTs due to staff shortages and limited resources, as well as weaknesses in nursing administration and education. The finding also highlights the consequences of NNTs on nurses' professional lives, including impaired nursing care, physical and mental health strain, and a lack of efficiency and productivity.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The present study's results provide valuable insights into the impact of NNTs on nurses in Jordan. These findings underscore the need for healthcare stakeholders to actively address the issue of NNTs. It also emphasized the need for more explicit job descriptions and processes, along with support for nurses to fulfilling their responsibilities and prioritizing patient care.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140779737","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 effects of mindfulness training for emergency department and intermediate care unit nurses","authors":"Marja Mäkinen ,&nbsp;Eeva Jaakonsalo ,&nbsp;Reetta Saarivainio ,&nbsp;Jarkko Koskiniemi ,&nbsp;Marja Renholm","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151770","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151770","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><p>The aim of this study was to determine the effects of mindfulness and self-compassion skills on the experienced stress and work satisfaction of emergency department (ED) and intermediate care unit employees.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>All ED and intermediate care unit employees in the study hospital were invited to participate in an introductory lecture about mindfulness, compassion, and the intervention in January 2020. After the lecture, it was possible to enroll in training. This training was postponed due to Covid-19 and started in October 2020.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The most important findings of this study are that instructor-led mindfulness training, and the regular use of a smartphone mindfulness application can significantly reduce stress and burnout and promote mindfulness and well-being of ED and intermediate care unit personnel.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>This study shows that compact mindfulness training via innovative digital technology has a positive effect in reducing ED and intermediate care unit employees stress and burnout, while improving mindfulness and well-being, and this is consistent with the wider literature.</p></div><div><h3>Key findings</h3><p>The regular practice of smartphone-guided mindfulness can reduce stress and burnout, as well as promote mindfulness and well-being among ED and intermediate care unit employees.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0897189724000089/pdfft?md5=6c97b38289397ee6173168649f147eb4&pid=1-s2.0-S0897189724000089-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140283639","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":"An exploratory study of the practical impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing tasks in clinical settings","authors":"Younhee Kang ,&nbsp;Hyeyoung Hwang","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151790","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aims</h3><p>To identify and compare new or increased nursing tasks in South Korea during the pandemic, categorized by hospital type and department.</p></div><div><h3>Background</h3><p>Although COVID-19 is no longer considered a global public health emergency, the threat of novel infectious diseases remains. Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to prepare effectively for future outbreaks.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This cross-sectional exploratory study, following the STROBE checklist, included 948 registered nurses with more than a year of clinical experience currently working in various hospitals. Questionnaires gathered demographic data, work characteristics, and the frequency of nursing task performance. Statistical analysis encompassed descriptive and inferential methods.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The most common new or increased nursing task across all hospital types was ‘Access control for family caregivers.’ General wards prioritized tasks related to family caregivers, while specialized units like ICU and ER focused on infection control.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Understanding how COVID-19 has impacted nursing tasks is crucial for gaining insights into efficient resource allocation, targeted education, and policy formulation during similar public health crises. The pandemic has given rise to new family caregiver-related tasks in the nursing profession. Consequently, continuous nursing research is essential for establishing guidelines and fostering a supportive work environment, which is crucial for the successful implementation of these tasks.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140539513","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 home environment-moderated model of the influence of ergonomics on individual work performance among Filipino nurse educators working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic: An interaction moderation analysis using structural equation model","authors":"Dyan Dee D. Tiongco PhDNEd, M.A.N., R.N. ,&nbsp;Portia Z. Vitug Ph.D., R.N. ,&nbsp;John Rey B. Macindo BSN, R.N., DIH, PStat®","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151788","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><p>To determine the influence of ergonomics on individual work performance of nurse educators working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop a model of the moderating effect of home environment.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>Cross-sectional, predictive-correlational design.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Utilizing interaction moderation and structural equation modeling, 214 consecutively-selected educators from nursing schools in the Greater Manila Area, Philippines completed a four-part online survey.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics positively influenced individual work performance. Home environment had a linear, positive moderation on the effects of physical and cognitive ergonomics on individual work performance but had a negative moderating effect with organizational ergonomics.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The moderated model underscored the positive effects of ergonomics and the moderating effect of home environment on the individual work performance of nurse educators working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this knowledge can be used in developing appropriate programs, strategies, and policies.</p></div><div><h3>Impact</h3><p>The moderated model highlights the need for policies and programs, training and education, and organizational evaluation geared towards promoting healthy workplace and work-life balance among nurse educators transitioning to remote work and online teaching.</p></div><div><h3>Patient or public contribution</h3><p>Eligible participants contributed in the data collection with the survey responses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140535688","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":"Exploring nurses' experiences: Abandoning the profession and migrating for improved opportunities","authors":"Paola Galbany-Estragués PhD; RN ,&nbsp;Miquel Àngel Giménez-Lajara PhD; RN ,&nbsp;Glòria Jodar-Solà PhD; RN ,&nbsp;Rocio Casañas PhD; professor; psychologist ,&nbsp;Maria Romeu-Labayen PhD; RN ,&nbsp;Encarnación Gomez-Gamboa ,&nbsp;Olga Canet-Vélez PhD; professor; RN","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151787","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151787","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><p>This study explores nurses' experiences in migration for employment and professional abandonment in Barcelona (Spain).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Employing a mixed-design approach comprising 1) a qualitative descriptive phenomenological study, followed by 2) a subsequent cross-sectional study, 20 and 225 nurses participated in each study, respectively. Qualitative data, gathered through 4 focus group discussions, underwent inductive thematic analysis, following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines, while quantitative data were descriptively analyzed.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>Three qualitative themes emerged: 1) Migration motives, such as improved job opportunities, permanent contracts, continuous training, and professional recognition; 2) Reasons for leaving or contemplating leaving the profession, including excessive workload, lack of recognition, limited development, and exhaustion; 3) Nurses' needs, encompassing more staffing, improved remuneration, permanent contracts, flexible schedules, greater autonomy, and career growth. The cross-sectional study revealed a 13.5 % professional abandonment rate at some point across all demographics and seniority levels. Migration trends varied by professional experience, with younger nurses seeking better conditions and opportunities elsewhere.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Multifactorial causes underlie job migration and professional abandonment, necessitating comprehensive interventions to improve nurses' working and professional conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0897189724000259/pdfft?md5=0b7b53baa2e97e84c610a876fd81db7e&pid=1-s2.0-S0897189724000259-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140408205","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":"Exploratory factor analysis of shared trauma in psychiatric-mental health nurses using the Shared Trauma Professional Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (STPPG)","authors":"April L. Hutto MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC ,&nbsp;Phyllis Raynor PhD, PMHNP-BC ,&nbsp;Abbas S. Tavakoli DrPH, MPH, ME ,&nbsp;Beverly Baliko PhD, PMHNP-BC ,&nbsp;Carol Tosone PhD, LCSW","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151786","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151786","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>The Shared Trauma Professional Post Traumatic Growth Inventory (STPPG) was developed by Tosone et al. (2014) to help understand shared trauma (ST) in social workers. ST occurs when the healthcare professional and client both experience the same collective traumatic event. This inventory has been adapted for use with mental health nurses. A cross-sectional study of <em>N</em> = 552 mental health nurses was completed in the spring of 2023 to assess the feasibility of using the STPPG to explore shared trauma in mental health nurses.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>An exploratory factor analysis was run for the STPPG using squared multiple correlations with the maximum likelihood method.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The alpha coefficient ranged from 0.82 to 0.89 for 2-factors and 0.73 to 0.89 for 3-factors. The results indicated that all correlations were significant among the total scales and subscales. All correlations were positive, ranging from 0.81 to 0.95 for two factors and 0.58 to 0.89 for three factors.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The STPPG has confirmed a two-factor analysis for mental health nurses. The STPPG is a valid inventory to measure ST in mental health nurses and will allow the concept to be further studied.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140296187","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 realist evaluation of devices used for the prevention of heel pressure ulcers: An ethnographic study of clinical practice","authors":"Clare Greenwood ,&nbsp;Jane Nixon ,&nbsp;E. Andrea Nelson ,&nbsp;Elizabeth McGinnis ,&nbsp;Rebecca Randell","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151785","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151785","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>It is known that heel offloading devices are widely used in clinical practice for the prevention of heel pressure ulcers, even though there is a lack of robust, good quality evidence to inform their use.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To explore how and why heel offloading devices are used (or not used) and reasoning behind their use in population at high risk of developing heel pressure ulcers.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>An ethnographic study was conducted as part of a realist evaluation in three orthopaedic wards in a large English hospital. Twelve observations took place, with 49 h and 35 min of patient care observed. A total of 32 patients were observed and 19 members of the nursing team were interviewed and in-depth interviews with the three ward managers were conducted.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Although the focus of the study was on offloading devices, constant low pressure heel specific devices were also observed in use for pressure ulcer prevention, whilst offloading devices were perceived to be for higher risk patients or those already with a heel pressure ulcer. Nursing staff viewed leadership from the ward manager and the influence of the Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists as key mechanisms for the proactive use of devices.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>This study informs trial design as it has identified that a controlled clinical trial of both types of heel specific devices is required to inform evidence-based practice. Involving the ward managers and Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists during set up phase for clinical equipoise could improve recruitment.</p><p>Tweetable abstract</p><p>How, for whom, and in what circumstances do devices work to prevent heel pressure ulcers? Observations of clinical practice.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140190808","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 cross exploratory analysis between nursing working conditions and the occurrence of errors in the northeast region of Brazil","authors":"Daniely Oliveira Nunes Gama ,&nbsp;Cristina Maria Meira de Melo ,&nbsp;Tatiane Araújo Dos Santos ,&nbsp;Handerson Silva-Santos ,&nbsp;Neha Reddy ,&nbsp;Johis Ortega ,&nbsp;Maria Enoy Neves Gusmão","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151784","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Analyze and verify the association between working conditions and the occurrence of errors in nursing work.</p></div><div><h3>Background</h3><p>Many of the known errors in nursing are based on the structural failure of the complex health service system. Our study addresses the question “Is there an association between errors made by nursing workers and working conditions?”</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The study was carried out through a cross-sectional exploratory analysis of 19 ethical-disciplinary processes focused on errors made by nursing workers. The articles were processed, judged, and archived at the Regional Nursing Councils of the Northeast Region of Brazil from 2000 to 2018. The chi-square test or Fisher's exact test was used to verify the relationship between the variables through multivariate analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The analyzes show that working conditions can interfere at occurrence in error. This increases the chance of an “inconsequential” error occurring for the patient in poor/very poor working conditions. The most serious errors, “with consequences irreversible” for the patient, only occur from more severe working conditions. Adversely, it was found that there is no statistically significant difference in the frequency of errors in hospitals (33.33 %) compared to “other places” (28.58 %) when these occurred in poor working conditions. When conducting the incident in poor working conditions, there was a minimum of 52 % protection OR = 0.48 % [0.16; 11.80]; (1–0.48)) against these errors in general in the nursing area.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The strong association was exposed in working conditions classified as bad/very bad/very bad, resulting in the most serious errors and with irreversible consequences for patients. However, a level of protection for different types of workers was noticed in the field, which shows that there is hope that if the work environment changes with more organization, management, and standards of care, we can prevent future errors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140162569","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":"Personality characteristics of Dutch nurse anesthetists and surgical nurses when compared to the normative Dutch population, a quantitative survey study","authors":"Marie-Anne A.P. Vermeulen ,&nbsp;Jonah M. Hill ,&nbsp;Bart van Vilsteren ,&nbsp;Shirley C.F. Brandt-Hagemans ,&nbsp;Fredericus H.J. van Loon","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151781","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Working in the perioperative context is complex and challenging. The continual evaluation in this environment underscores the need for adaptability to technological advancements, and requires substantial allocation of resources for training and education. This study aimed to explore personality characteristics of nurse anesthetists and surgical nurses that are instrumental for sustainable employability in technologically advanced environment.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Exploratory, cross-sectional survey study including nurse anesthetists and surgical nurses, both certified and in training, and a sample of the normative Dutch population. Personality characteristics were identified with the Big Five Inventory, which consisted of 60 items answered on a five-point Likert scale (strongly disagree to strongly agree).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Specific personality traits were found for nurse anesthetists and surgical nurses when compared to the normative Dutch population. Traits of both nurse anesthetists and surgical nurses differed significantly on all domains of the Big Five Inventory, with the largest differences found within the dimension negative emotionally.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>This study highlights the role of specific personality traits in maintaining employability within the rapidly evolving and technologically advanced landscape of healthcare. It emphasizes the relationship between individual traits and professional excellence, being crucial educational strategies for overall improvement in healthcare.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0897189724000193/pdfft?md5=b4467d85c00196bf9c80356fdfb33427&pid=1-s2.0-S0897189724000193-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140126457","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}