A prop is an aid or object used by a caregiver to support an interaction with the person with dementia. It is an inanimate object to which certain but not always truthful properties can be assigned. The object needs to be something that has meaning for the person with dementia in [....] » Read More
As new discoveries are being made on a daily basis, medical technology is experiencing advancements in robotic applications. These intelligent machines progressively become part of in & out hospital setting technological evolution and medical staff. Henceforth, Healthca [....] » Read More
There has been an increasing interest in exploring ways in which professionals learn beyond the curriculum examining ways of teaching and learning which fosters deep and lifelong learning. Today’s education moves towards the epistemological approach or ways of knowing, whic [....] » Read More
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most prevalent hemoglobinopathy, affecting millions worldwide. With specialized training, nurses can significantly improve the health outcomes of people with SCD. However, education in nursing schools on SCD is scarce to non-existent, [....] » Read More
Australia is a diverse landscape with the Commonwealth government providing care for multicultural ageing and disabled populations through varying funded care packages. Home care can also be funded privately. Australian home care continues to be met with economic and political re [....] » Read More
Background: External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) are critical in managing traumatic brain injuries and hydrocephalus by controlling intracranial pressure, but they carry a high risk of infection. Infection rates vary globally, ranging from 5% to 45%, leading to increased morbidity, [....] » Read More
AI technology, which has undergone rapid technological evolution, has recently had a major impact on the development and utilization of robotics technology. This study focuses on the utilization of communication robots in the medical field, and it aims to extract the current stat [....] » Read More
Aim: To investigate the trajectory patterns and impact on health-related quality of life in hemodialysis patients. Design: A longitudinal study. Methods: Participants from five hemodialysis centers in Shanghai were enrolled from June to December 2023(n=249). Baseline predic [....] » Read More
Aim: A series of studies were conducted to develop a group-based positive psychological intervention for MHD patients. The feasibility and effectiveness of the protocol were verified by a pilot study. Design: Protocol Development and a Feasibility Pilot Study. Methods: A cr [....] » Read More
Purpose: This study delves into the practical application and significant importance of orthopedic surgery cooperation workshops in operating rooms. We elaborate on the establishment and implementation process of the workshops, covering various aspects such as the design of train [....] » Read More
Background: There is a lack of survey tools to systematically and comprehensively assess the current state of knowledge-attitude-practice about skin failure among pressure injury management staff. Aim: This study aimed to develop a questionnaire to measure the knowledge, attitud [....] » Read More
Background: Older people with chronic illnesses have a high prevalence of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, which require effective intervention and management. Yet the rate of mental health service visits for older adults with psychological problems is low, [....] » Read More
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, a bold experiment involving the creation of an innovative Nurse Scholars Academy has resulted in a profound advancement of professional nursing in one large integrated health system. The guiding concept of the Academy was to prepare nurses at all [....] » Read More
Nurses provide care to clients with severe and enduring illnesses, which means that they are faced with clients presenting with complex and challenging problems. For this reason, it is most important to provide interventions which are based on valid and reliable evidence which is [....] » Read More
The increasing number of patients with COVID-19 every day contribute to all aspects include psychology impact. One of psychology impacts was anxiety on society, including nurses. Despite of chain prevention has been conducted strictly and any treatment such vaccine still being de [....] » Read More
Stroke is a significant public health challenge, Patients with three or more risk factors to be at high-risk of stroke, and they have a higher incidence of stroke than healthy individuals or those at low-risk of stroke. The risk perception is important to the formation of individ [....] » Read More
Background: Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability in adults in China, which brings heavy burden to patients and their families. In the process of coping with the disease, stroke patients and their caregivers often have negative emotions such as anxiety and depressio [....] » Read More
Background: Few data have reported the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms in people at high risk of stroke in China. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of these mental health symptoms. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on [....] » Read More
Introduction: Diabetes is the most common metabolic disease and almost 40% of people with type 1 diabetes report distress from diabetes. Digital storytelling as a new educational method can involve listeners in the personal experiences of others. The current investigation was car [....] » Read More
Background: There is a shortage of epilepsy nurses in China at present, and it is necessary to train epilepsy nurses. The specialized knowledge of epilepsy is complex, and the standardized curriculum and training mode are very important in the training of specialized nursing pers [....] » Read More
Maternal and child health provide critical indicators of the health status of a country. Despite gains made over the decades, challenges continue to plague health care systems, especially in some developing countries. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into mid [....] » Read More
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, a bold experiment involving the creation of an innovative Nurse Scholars Academy has resulted in a profound advancement of professional nursing in one large integrated health system. The guiding concept of the Academy was to prepare nurses at all [....] » Read More
Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the prevalence and influencing factors of oral frailty in elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment in the community. Method: In the period between January and March 2024, 291 elderly patients with mild cognitive impai [....] » Read More
Communication failures during handoff processes present significant risks for medical errors and jeopardize patient safety. The Joint Commission and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) hospital survey on patient safety culture have consistently identified [....] » Read More
Background: Nursing shortages and high turnover rates are long-standing challenges in global healthcare systems. The retention of experienced nurses is particularly crucial, as they are a valuable resource often lost due to stress, burnout, and job dissatisfaction. High levels of [....] » Read More
Pneumonia is a frequent complication post-stroke and stress hyperglycemia (SH) is a physiological response to stroke. Some researches found that patients with SH are more likely to develop pneumonia. To investigate whether patients with SH are at an increased risk of developing p [....] » Read More
Loneliness is an increasingly recognized public health issue, especially among the elderly, where it contributes to decline in both physical and mental health. In the geriatric population, loneliness is associated with increased risks of depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, [....] » Read More
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has increased the mental burden on midwives and nurses. During this period, excessive workload, caring for critical patients with COVID-19, the high risk of infection, uncertainty and stigmatization, lack of personal protective equ [....] » Read More
Background: Falls impact patient safety and outcomes on medical-surgical (MS) units. The fall rate on nine MS units was 2.29 falls per 1,000 patient days, (December 2023-March 26, 2024). Zoning was implemented to decrease falls. The project's goal was to reduce the fall [....] » Read More
Introduction/Significance: Approximately 25% of parents with infants in a Level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a mid-size community hospital in the United States are met face-to-face to assess their psychosocial and mental health needs. Objective observations of NICU [....] » Read More
Introduction: In modern times, "hikikomori" is one of the serious social problems in Japan. The worsening 8050 problem, where parents in their 80s support their children in their 50s, is often rooted in the children's hikikomori. This issue has also garnered interna [....] » Read More
Problem: Depression is a mental health concern in the United States (U.S), impacting 18.4% adults in 2020. In 2022, there were approximately 49,000 suicide-related fatalities underscoring the need for early diagnosis and treatment of depression to improve the quality of life and [....] » Read More
Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death in children and adolescents with increasing rates over the past decade. Individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other neurological or developmental conditions such as ADHD or learning disabi [....] » Read More
Background: In academia, faculty teaching in DNP program courses have reported that committee members often direct DNP students back to course faculty when asked questions they are not competent or confident to answer. The significant lack of confidence and competence in the EBP [....] » Read More
Obesity has reached pandemic levels in the United States, affecting diverse populations and imposing significant health and economic burdens. This paper examines the multifaceted causes of obesity, including dietary shifts, sedentary lifestyles, and socio-economic factors, which [....] » Read More
Purpose: Experiencing the death of a patient is an unavoidable aspect of healthcare. However, most of the research conducted on this topic highlights and assesses nurses’ attitudes toward the patient’s death. There is a paucity of research studies conducte [....] » Read More
This keynote presentation will discuss how nurses can be true to the ethics of the profession by providing the ethical example of empathy, professionalism, and civil behavior in a world that is often behaving in uncaring, unprofessional, and uncivil ways. Nurses will be encourage [....] » Read More
It is a given that in the practice of professional nursing – in clinical areas and/or in education - we encounter people with countless approaches to health and health care that differ from contemporary, modern health beliefs and practices. CulturalCare is a concept t [....] » Read More
For meeting the financial, quality and safety challenges as well as expectations of the patients, health and social care systems around the globe currently undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), supported by [....] » Read More
Barbara McQuillan and Carolyn Smeltzer, were co-chairs of their 50th class reunion from Evanston Hospital School of Nursing (EHSN) in 2022. We, authors of Evanston Hospital School of Nursing 1898-1984, were disappointed that Evanston Hospital, l now known as Endeavor Health, did [....] » Read More
Objective: To construct a whole-process rehabilitation management model based on the theory of Health Action Process Approach for patients with frozen shoulder, and to evaluate its application effect. Methods: Through the experience of literature retrieval and the actual e [....] » Read More
Workplace stalking is repeated and unwanted contact that makes the object of it feel fearful or distressed. It can be difficult to identify and distinguish from other victimisations. Targets of workplace stalking may not use the word “stalking” or even express fear.&n [....] » Read More
Context: One of the recent advancements in nursing training programs within Nursing Training Institutes in France is the integration of hybrid teaching methods. Objectives: This study explores the role of hybridized training in the professional development of nursing students. It [....] » Read More
Objectives: Through the method of meta-analysis, the status quo and influencing factors of nursing staff's attitude towards family participatory nursing were clarified and summarized. Methods: Computer searches were conducted on Pubmed, Web of Science, EBSCO, The Cochrane [....] » Read More
Purpose: To assess whether the RN Brilliancy workshop centered on Jean Watson’s Caring Theory helps provide authentic connection by a) increasing compassion satisfaction and self-compassion in nurses and b) decreasing burnout and secondary traumatic stress. The research aim [....] » Read More
Every person integrates and evaluates all internal and external influences that impact them and makes decisions in their interest. These actions can generate various emotions, including excitement, happiness, anger, humility, frustration, shame, or depression, which impact their [....] » Read More
Every graduate tells a story, a tracer study tells the narrative. As the frontline warriors of patient care, the journey of nurses from academia to professional practice is a significant shift that shapes the future of healthcare delivery. The study utilized SDG 4: Quality Educat [....] » Read More
Introduction: Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor that significantly contributes to cardiovascular disease, becoming a global health problem and a serious health challenge. This disease consistently contributes to premature death, has a more pronounced impact in In [....] » Read More
Learning Outcome: Understanding how to apply the five principles of HRO and applying them to an inpatient setting. Target Audience: Ambulatory Leader, Inpatient Leader, Quality, and Risk. Session Summary: Are “Near Misses” getting the attention, tenderne [....] » Read More
Thyroidectomy is one of the standard surgical procedures worldwide. AlthoughThemortality and morbidity of thyroidectomy are low; some long-term complications continue to represent significant health and social problem. Early physical exercises for these patients are effective in [....] » Read More
This study aims to introduce the concept of 'Interreligious Nursing' as a proposed new specialty focused on providing culturally sensitive care across different religious beliefs. Religion is a fundamental cultural element that shapes individuals' worldviews and has a [....] » Read More
Problem: In September 2023, the Department of Psychiatry had to cover 4,200 hours for constant observation in an urban northeastern hospital. One-to-one constant observation is a safety intervention for managing patients who exhibit self-harm or express suicidal or homicidal [....] » Read More
Problem: Patients with substance use disorders (SUD) admitted to an adult inpatient psychiatric unit are expected to attend all nurse-led psychoeducational groups to engage in their recovery goals, as greater engagement while in treatment is linked to improved outcomes. However, [....] » Read More
Problem: Medication non-adherence is a significant problem in a mid-size outpatient psychiatric mental health rehabilitation clinic in a large metropolitan area. It is estimated that approximately 60% of adult patients at this clinic with serious mental illness do not adhere to p [....] » Read More
Title : The impact of AI and immersive technologies on nursing futures
David John Wortley, International Society of Digital Medicine, United Kingdom
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), is poised to significantly transform the future of nursing. These emerging technologies offer numerous opportunities to improve nursing education, [....] » Read More
Title : Self-care and caring: Bringing it together in nursing
Patricia M Burrell, Hawaii Pacific University, United States
We have witnessed some major changes in Nursing over the past few years. The Pandemic has resulted in changes in how we care for ourselves and others. When we looked at our students and faculty during the pandemic, 58.81% noted that their self-care practices had changed. We&rsquo [....] » Read More
Title : Recommendations for incorporating social determinants of health within nursing curricula
Sonique Sailsman, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, United States
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are receiving increased national attention. Nursing curricula historically have focused on the mastery of clinical skills, while social justice and health equity have been relegated to courses like population health. This study was designed to [....] » Read More
Title : Hematologic malignancy and palliative care integration in the outpatient setting
Heather A Patel, Massachusetts General Hospital, United States
The utilization of Palliative Care in the support of patients with hematologic malignancies has been complicated, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Historically, hematologic malignancies have made fewer referrals to palliative care than any other cancer typ [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing data quality in a clinical information system by making end-users the primary stakeholder: A bottom-up approach to system design, build and implementation
Craig Walters, Independent, Australia
In many electronic systems that have been developed and implemented in more recent times, clinician needs are clearly subjugated to the wants and requirements of other stakeholders, if they are even considered at all. The result is that clinicians and other end-users increasingly [....] » Read More
Title : TOPICC – Framework for non-pharmacological interventions to manage medical procedure-induced anxiety in children
Garry Goh, Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand
Medical procedure-induced anxiety (MPIA) has significant short- and long-term negative effects on children, with implications for treatment, recovery, patient satisfaction and cost. Research shows that non?pharmacological interventions can be effective in managing children&rsqu [....] » Read More
Title : 2025 – 8 billion people; 11.5 million prisoners; Who cares?
Enda Kelly, Irish Prison Service, Ireland
In 2024 the population of the world is estimated to be in excess of 8 billion. Of this over 11.5 million people are in prison at any given time. The profile of those in prison can be evidenced with living histories of poverty, marginalisation, trauma, exclusion, addiction, mental [....] » Read More
Title : Transforming employee health (death) to occupational Health
Susan J Kitching, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Employee health has been the standing title for the staff health department for many years or as it is often referred to employee death due to the limited support offered. Undertaking transformation of a service needs buy in from many healthcare practitioners as well as the convi [....] » Read More
Title : Testimonies among the elderly at Balay Taripato in Cabugao, Ilocos sur
John Francis Abitong Paraoan, NTUC Health Chai Chee Nursing Home, Singapore
This study established an in-depth understanding of the experiences among the elderly at Balay Taripato, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. Specifically, it determined the socio-demographic profile of the elderly in terms of age, family structure, educational background, religious affiliation, [....] » Read More
Title : Characteristics of lifestyle and physical health of individuals with mental illness dwelling the community
Eriko Mizuno, Juntendo University, Japan
People with severe mental illness are at higher risk of physical health problems and higher early mortality than the general population. Their physical health is affected by unhealthy behaviors such as lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet, and smoking. In addition, side effe [....] » Read More
Title : Nursing model for patients with dysphagia in Parkinson's disease
Shu Chen Wang, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taiwan
Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world. It mainly causes degeneration of the basal ganglia, causing motor symptoms and other non-motor symptoms (such as dysphagia). Dysphagia refers to a manifestation of swallowin [....] » Read More
Title : African immigrants women and pregnancy-related death at high increase
Christine Okpomeshine, Jacobi Medical Center, United States
Introduction: Limited research has been conducted on the maternal health experiences of African immigrant women, their access to healthcare services, fear of deportation, and the impact of language and cultural barriers on maternal health. This study examined the maternal he [....] » Read More
Title : Improving access to continuous glucose monitoring for patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care
Jarra Finnegan Carney, Massachusetts General Hospital, United States
Background: Use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves glycemic control and is now standard of care in diabetes management. Due to recent changes in Medicare coverage requirements, a large cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes is newly eligible for CGM, with the majori [....] » Read More
Title : Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening on an inpatient pediatric behavioral health unit
Hailey Sommerfeld, University of Utah, United States
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be a major health issue among adolescents, particularly those aged 15-24, who account for 53% of new infections in the U.S., despite making up only 27% of the sexually active population. Adolescents with mental health disorders f [....] » Read More
Title : Assertiveness of young nurses
Eiko Suzuki, International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
Objective: This study aimed to identify characteristics of the assertiveness of young nurses. Methods: A self-rating questionnaire survey was conducted with young nurses of five hospitals where nursing directors had expressed consent to the study participation, from September [....] » Read More
Title : Development of self-assessment scale of difficulties in nursing practice of individuals with major depressive disorder: Process of developing scale item proposal
Yasuko Oshima, Juntendo University, Japan
Background: Recently, the number of individuals with depression has increased (WHO, 2023). Although there are many guidelines for the management of major depressive disorder (MDD) (Lee et al., 2020), the medical treatment of depression has become more complex because of the [....] » Read More
Title : Factors related to excellence in the nursing practices of nurses working in hospitals in Japan
Kumiko Murayama, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, Japan
Purpose: This study aims to identify factors related to excellence in nursing practices among nurses working in hospitals in Japan. Methods: From May to June 2020, a self-administered, anonymous questionnaire survey was administered to 661 nurses in the second year [....] » Read More
Title : Influence of time management behaviors of shift leader nurses on their shift leadership behaviors
Hiroko Kitajima, Seitoku University, Japan
Objective: This study aims to identify the influence of time management behaviors of shift leader nurses on their shift leadership behaviors. Methods: In February 2020, this study conducted a self-administered questionnaire survey with 2,181 shift leadership nurses working in [....] » Read More
Title : Characteristic clustering of thrombolytic agent decision-making in acute ischemic stroke and analysis of influencing factors
Wenfeng Fan, Zhengzhou University, China
Aim To explore the categories of different decision-making psychological characteristics of thrombolysis proxy decision-makers in acute ischemic stroke and analyze the influencing factors of different categories. Background Thrombolysis proxy decision-makers suffered from deci [....] » Read More