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Thriving Through Transition: Innovative Resilience Training for New Nurses
No full textThe transition from academic settings to professional nursing practice is a critical period marked by high stress and a heightened risk of burnout for newly licensed nurses. This study introduces an innovative Resilience Training Program designed to address these challenges and foster a healthier work environment. Uniquely grounded in Transition Shock Theory, the program focuses on building psychological resilience, providing newly licensed nurses with the skills necessary to navigate and thrive in high-pressure settings.
Employing a quantitative quasi-experimental one-group pre-and-post design, the study assessed resilience using the CD-RISC 10 scale. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in resilience scores post-intervention, showcasing the program’s originality in effectively reducing stress and preventing burnout. This approach shifts the paradigm from merely surviving to truly thriving in the nursing profession, offering a fresh, evidence-based perspective on enhancing professional well-being and patient outcomes. The implications of this innovative program extend beyond individual resilience, advocating for a systemic transformation in how healthcare organizations support their nursing workforce. By integrating this approach into practice, nursing leaders can create sustainable, healthy work environments that promote workforce stability, increase job satisfaction, and patient care quality
How can we reduce Mental health disparities in rural areas?
No full textOn a regular day, rural areas face a shortage of healthcare providers (Physicians) and have limited access to healthcare for their physical illness. Adding mental health to the equation complicates the situation. Different communities have distinct needs, thus requiring solutions tailored for each community. It is crucial to assess the specific needs of each community and customize interventions accordingly. 1/5 of the rural population, which is roughly 6.5 million people, suffer from mental health illness (Morales et al., 2020). According to the Mental Health America website, the Rural suicide rate is 18.3 &20.5 per 100,0000 compared to the urban rate of 10.9 & 12.9
Skilled Nursing Facility Interprofessional Bedside Rounds: Perspectives from Nurses
No full textThe project addresses the pressing issue of poor interprofessional collaboration in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and its impact on care coordination. The practice-based question guiding the study is whether the implementation of a hybrid telehealth model of structured interprofessional bedside rounds (SIBR) impacts the relational coordination (RC) survey scores of nursing staff in SNFs. The project evaluates the impact of an innovative collaborative model on RC scores in two SNFs using a quantitative quasi-experimental before and after study design. Theoretical underpinnings are grounded in the dynamic theory of RC, providing a framework that aligns with purposeful interprofessional collaborative practice principles. The study identifies a knowledge gap and the need for evidence-based theories to guide strategies for effective care coordination and work collaboration across teams. Utilizing a paired t-test, the intervention\u27s impact on nursing staff\u27s scores were assessed, revealing a statistically significant increase from before to after implementation. The mean increase, supported by a 95% confidence interval and a Cohen’s d statistic indicating a medium effect size, leads to the rejection of the null evaluative outcome. Consequently, the study concludes that a hybrid telehealth model of SIBR positively impacts RC survey scores among nursing staff in SNFs. The findings highlight the potential of innovative and structured solutions in enhancing interprofessional collaboration, ultimately contributing to improved care coordination, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and cost reduction in the SNF setting. The study\u27s outcomes hold implications for healthcare policies, practices, and the ongoing discussion on innovative strategies for interprofessional collaboration in nursing care
August Advantage: Save hours on course prep before students arrive [August 2025 Episode]
No full textThis session focuses on faculty and using AI to assist with course prep as a timesaving tool.
Objectives. After viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify key areas where AI can enhance nursing education efficiency.
2. Create effective prompts for AI to generate deliverables such as syllabi, course calendars, and other objects necessary for course planning.
3. Implement strategies to maintain educatinoal quality while leveraging AI tools
Perceived Benefits of Health Promotion Behavior on Puerperal Sepsis Among Postpartum Mothers
No full textBackground: Puerperal sepsis is liable for maternal demise globally (Nchimbi & Joho, 2022). Perception of health promotion behavior by post-partum mothers influence the prevention of puerperal sepsis that ultimately promote maternal health. Objectives: The study was done to identify the perception influencing health promotion behavior on puerperal sepsis among post-partum mothers.
Method: A descriptive study was conducted by including conveniently 112 post-partum mothers from Dhaka Medical College Hospital. We used personal characteristics, perceived benefits, and puerperal sepsis preventive behavior questionnaires for collecting data. To describe the relationship among study variables Pearson’s correlation, t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used.
Results: Questionnaires were distributed among the participants and response rate was 100%. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 25.4 (5.14) years old, income (r= .24, p= .01), residence, (t= -2.12, p= .001) and ANC visits (t= -3.28; p=.001) were associated with puerperal sepsis preventive behavior. The study found that the average perceived benefits was 3.19 (SD = .46), 55.4% of the participants strongly agreed that using hygienic and comfortable sanitary napkin could help them to prevent puerperal sepsis, 53.6% mentioned washing hand before and after perineal care might prevent puerperal sepsis, 61.6% stated identification and avoidance of source of infection was essential to prevent puerperal sepsis, 73.2% strongly opinionated postnatal exercise was important to get back to pre-pregnant condition. Only 12.5% participants strongly mentioned checking color and odor of lochia for any change was required to identify puerperal infection, and 27.7% strongly agreed that practicing perineal sitz bath could help for preventing puerperal sepsis. In addition, perceived benefit was positively associated with puerperal sepsis preventive behavior (r= 0.62; p=.001).
Conclusion: The study findings will be helpful to develop strategy to monitor and evaluate effective postnatal care, increase awareness regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis among nurses and postnatal mother
Mapping Key Components of Substance Use Disorder Stigma Awareness Education: A Scoping Review
No full textThe substance use epidemic is the latest wave in a series of global substance use related public health crises (Mania et al., 2021; Jemberie et al., 2020). A fundamental cause of health inequities, stigma impacts the development of substance use disorder (SUD), undermines treatment efforts, and drives disparities within these crises (Earnshaw, 2020; Nyblade et al., 2019; Carrara et al., 2021). Stigma awareness education is an essential component to prepare nurses and healthcare providers who care for people with SUD. However, the types and quality of stigma awareness educational programs is not well documented in the literature. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify educational programs used to train individuals about SUD related stigma. The research team was two academic nurses and one librarian. The librarian conducted a comprehensive search using CINAHL, PubMed, PsychINFO, and Web of Science. Duplicate articles were removed. Articles (n=1099) were uploaded to JBI SUMARI. Two rounds of reviews were completed by each of the researchers: Title and abstract review (n=1099) and full text review (n=450). Results yielded 86 articles for extraction. The researchers created an extraction table, a preliminary code book was developed. Content analysis was conducted by two researchers independently. The researchers met and discussed analysis until consensus was reached. Findings were organized into the following categories related to educational program: quality (content development, instrument development and testing, program evaluation); scope; and intended audience. Currently there is no one program that meets all the criteria for an evidence-based sustainable program focused on stigma awareness for healthcare professionals including nursing. These findings can inform evidence-based program development and evaluation. Stigma awareness education could be standardized and broadly disseminated to reach nurses, healthcare professionals and the community at large. This type of education could positively impact people with SUD. Understanding the current literature on stigma awareness education can be a step to bridging the gap to promote evidence-based educational programs. Stigma awareness education could be standardized and broadly disseminated to reach nurses, healthcare professionals and the community. Education can inform future practice that promote open, accessible, and equitable care, which can enhance participation in treatment and recovery
An Analysis of Psychological Capital and Influencing Factors Among Disaster Care Reservists
No full textIntroduction: In recent years, with frequent occurrence of public health emergencies, various infectious diseases and natural disasters have placed a prominent burden on global public health and healthcare systems, especially on healthcare workers. This study aimed to investigate the current state of psychological capital among disaster care reservists and the factors influencing it.
Methods: Between January and February 2024, 330 members of the disaster nursing reserve team from four tertiary general hospitals in Mianyang, China, were surveyed using the STAR questionnaire to obtain information on general demographics, psychological capital, and job burnout.
Results: The total score of psychological capital was 91.10 ± 16.15. Psychological capital was negatively correlated with emotional depletion dimension and depersonalization dimension scores (P \u3c .01) and positively correlated with personal achievement dimension scores (P \u3c .01). The results of multiple regression analysis revealed that the psychological capital of members in disaster nursing reserve teams was influenced by various factors, such as their marital status, fertility, work experience in the department, level of public recognition and respect, number of disaster relief training, participation in disaster relief activities, types of disaster relief activities, and level of job burnout (P \u3c .05). This accounted for 48.9% of the total variation.
Discussion: The psychological capital of disaster nursing reserve team members is affected by several aspects, which warrant great attention. Relevant management departments should adopt appropriate strategies to effectively mobilize their self-efficacy, improve their professional identity and sense of achievement, and enhance their psychological capital level
Development of Online Caregiver Training for Cognitive Stimulation in Persons with Dementia
No full textBackground: Cognitive stimulation activities are a widely recognized non-pharmacological treatment for dementia, known to slow cognitive decline. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 led to the closure of day care centers and community facilities, halting these activities and increasing reliance on telemedicine and digital tools. In Taiwan, the use of digital technology to support family caregivers and improve outcomes for individuals with cognitive impairment remains under-researched.
Objective: This study aimed to develop an online case management system for family caregivers, focused on health education and promoting home-based cognitive stimulation activities for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study sought to verify whether the intervention could delay cognitive decline, reduce behavioral disturbances, and improve caregiver-recipient relationships.Methods: A single-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was implemented over four months. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling. The intervention involved online cognitive stimulation courses and educational videos, based on five key themes: (1) motivating participation, (2) designing cognitive activities, (3) preparing materials and environments, (4) improving caregiver-recipient relationships, and (5) communication strategies with MCI older adults. Twelve videos were delivered, with each session lasting 30 minutes, four times a week for four months.
Results: Caregivers watched the videos on average 1.02 times per week, with a mean viewing time of 573.17±386.87 seconds (approximately 3–16 minutes), and a completion rate of 70.39%. Hand massage and finger exercise videos had the highest viewing rate at 95.97%. Cognitive function in older adults improved significantly after the intervention (β = .64, p = .009), while relationships between caregivers and care recipients also improved (β=-7.16, p=.000 ; β = -6.04, p=.000).
Conclusion: The online cognitive stimulation activities helped maintain cognitive function in older adults with MCI and improved caregiver-care recipient relationships. The intervention is convenient for home use, supporting widespread adoption of home-based cognitive stimulation
Psychometric Validation of the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) in Individuals with Heart Failure
No full textEvaluation of fatigue remains challenging.
The aim of the study was to (1) access the reliability of the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIA) and (2) to evaluate the internal structure and convergent, divergent, and construct validity of the MFIS.
The study objective was partially achieved, as it was not possible to recruit the full number of participants originally estimated in the sample size calculation (N = 116)
Baccalaureate Nursing Students\u27 Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Infertility
No full textBackground: Globally, 48.5 million couples experience infertility.1 Experiencing infertility and miscarriage is a traumatic experience for many couples.2 Whenever couples engage in the healthcare setting to address issues of infertility, distress, and re-traumatization can occur.3 To provide patient-centered care, the healthcare team, especially nurses, needs to acknowledge infertility as a traumatic experience in reproductive health settings.4 However, there is limited knowledge of how nursing students conceptualize trauma in relation to infertility. This knowledge will be implemented into the Reproductive Health Care course in a pre-licensure program.
Aim: The purpose of this quality improvement project is to obtain insight into nursing students\u27 knowledge of trauma related to infertility.
Methodology: Pre-lecture and post-lecture assessments were conducted with 43 baccalaureate students in a Reproductive Health Care course during the second semester. Students also watched a short video story of a couple’s experience with infertility. Participation was voluntary. Findings from assessments shared by students were summarized.
Results: Pre-lecture assessments revealed that more than 50% of students could define infertility but could not describe the support that nurses need to offer to couples to minimize re-traumatization. In the post-lecture assessments, students described how couples should experience minimized re-traumatization. Related themes mentioned were that there are many options to treat infertility, and students’ knowledge of infertility has broadened.
Conclusion: The incorporation of trauma-informed care (TIC) into lectures is a valuable way of facilitating student learning about how to minimize re-traumatization in patients