177 research outputs found
sj-docx-1-inq-10.1177_00469580231152080 – Supplemental material for The Factors Influencing Nurses’ Clinical Decision-Making in Emergency Department
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-inq-10.1177_00469580231152080 for The Factors Influencing Nurses’ Clinical Decision-Making in Emergency Department by Ahmed Yahya Abu Arra, Ahmad Ayed, Dalia Toqan, Mohammed Albashtawy, Basma Salameh, Adnan Lutfi Sarhan and Ahmad Batran in INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing</p
Assessment of hand-washing habits among school students aged 6–18 years in Jordan
No full text Appropriate hand-washing practice with an adequate level of frequency is an essential skill for leading healthy lives. A cross-sectional, school study was conducted over a period of 3 months (October-December, 2016). The participants were students from grade 1 to grade 12, randomly chosen from 14 public schools in Jordan. Complete data regarding their hand-washing habits was obtained. The Pearson chi-square test was computed. Odds ratio was calculated with a 95% confidence interval to show the effect size and the strength of relationship between variables. The findings showed that the majority of the students (97.5%) washed their hands with water, and nearly 70% of them used soap. Furthermore, the majority washed their hands after using the toilet (86.7%) and after touching rubbish (84.4%). Reasons for not washing their hands from the students' perspective included: ‘no need’ (70.8%) and ‘the hand-washing facilities were not clean’ (62.3%). The findings revealed that a low percentage of school students ignored hand-washing after different critical situations, this figure decreased with age. However, the practice should be improved further. Health promotion programmes should be implemented for students and their families in the community or in school settings. </jats:p
Reforming Incentives in Nursing: A mini Review on the Necessity and Rationale
No full textManagers and planners seek effective strategies to attract, hire, and motivate healthcare workers. One way to achieve these goals is by developing and implementing a robust incentive system. Non-monetary incentives are just as crucial as monetary ones. This mini review aims to explore the need for reforming nursing incentives by examining previous studies. A review of literature published between 2000 and 2021 was conducted, using the EBSCO and CINAHL databases to gather relevant data on nursing incentives. The search yielded a total of 100 studies. The researcher assessed these studies for potential inclusion using a clear set of inclusion and exclusion criteria, following a three-step selection process. Ten studies met the inclusion criteria and were analysed in the review. The keywords used were "Nursing incentives" and "performance." Nurses' incentives should be aligned with staff performance and tailored to their individual needs as healthcare providers. Additionally, various factors can influence the work environment for nurses. Both monetary and non-monetary incentives—such as recognition, appreciation, opportunities for professional advancement, study leave, training, supervisor support and feedback, work autonomy, flexible working hours, and acknowledgment of work—are important elements that motivate staff. Future research is needed to evaluate nurses' satisfaction with incentive systems. This review found that effective incentive systems should include both monetary and non-monetary incentives
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic : a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
No full textAustin E. Schumacher, Hmwe Hmwe Kyu, Amirali Aali, Cristiana Abbafati, Jaffar Abbas, Rouzbeh Abbasgholizadeh, Madineh Akram Abbasi, Mohammadreza Abbasian, Samar Abd ElHafeez, Michael Abdelmasseh, Sherief Abd-Elsalam, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Mohammad Abdollahi, Meriem Abdoun, Auwal Abdullahi, Ame Mehadi Abdurehman, Mesfin Abebe, Aidin Abedi, Armita Abedi, Tadesse M. Abegaz, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zuñiga, E. S. Abhilash, Olugbenga Olusola Abiodun, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Hassan Abolhassani, Mohamed Abouzid, Lucas Guimarães Abreu, Woldu Aberhe Abrha, Michael R.M. Abrigo, Dariush Abtahi, Samir Abu Rumeileh, Niveen ME Abu-Rmeileh, Salahdein Aburuz, Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Juan Manuel Acuna, Tim Adair, Isaac Yeboah Addo, Oladimeji M. Adebayo, Oyelola A. Adegboye, Victor Adekanmbi, Bashir Aden, Abiola Victor Adepoju, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Temitayo Esther Adeyeoluwa, Olorunsola Israel Adeyomoye, Rishan Adha, Amin Adibi, Wirawan Adikusuma, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Saryia Adra, Abel Afework, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi, Ali Afraz, Shadi Afyouni, Saira Afzal, Pradyumna Agasthi, Shahin Aghamiri, Antonella Agodi, Williams Agyemang-Duah, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Aqeel Ahmad, Danish Ahmad, Firdos Ahmad, Muayyad M. Ahmad, Tauseef Ahmad, Keivan Ahmadi, Amir Mahmoud Ahmadzade, Mohadese Ahmadzade, Ayman Ahmed, Haroon Ahmed, Luai A. Ahmed, Muktar Beshir Ahmed, Syed Anees Ahmed, Marjan Ajami, Budi Aji, Olufemi Ajumobi, Gizachew Taddesse Akalu, Essona Matatom Akara, Karolina Akinosoglou, Sreelatha Akkala, Samuel Akyirem, Hanadi Al Hamad, Syed Mahfuz Al Hasan, Ammar Al Homsi, Mohammad Al Qadire, Moein Ala, Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi, Tareq Mohammed Ali AL-Ahdal, Samer O. Alalalmeh, Ziyad Al-Aly, Khurshid Alam, Manjurul Alam, Zufishan Alam, Rasmieh Mustafa Al-amer, Fahad Mashhour Alanezi, Turki M. Alanzi, Mohammed Albashtawy, Mohammad T. AlBataineh, Robert W. Aldridge, Sharifullah Alem
Informative title: Effects of social support, parenting stress and self‐efficacy on postpartum depression among adolescent mothers in Jordan
No full textAim and Objective: This study investigated the effects of social support, parenting stress and maternal self-efficacy on postpartum depression among adolescent mothers in Jordan. Background: Adolescent pregnancy may have serious health, social and economic consequences for young women, families and communities. In Jordan, the incidence of adolescent pregnancy has increased from 5% in 2012 to 15% in 2018. Little attention has been given to postpartum depression among adolescent mothers in Arab and Middle Eastern countries. Method: In a cross-sectional design using convenience sampling, 200 women aged less than 20 years, six to eight weeks postpartum and who could speak and read Arabic were interviewed in a participating health clinic. The interview occurred before or after a woman's scheduled clinic appointment and included socio-demographic data, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Maternity Social Support Scale (MSSS), Parenting Stress Scale (PSS) and Perceived Self-efficacy Scale (PSES). Data collection took place between December of 2018 and April of 2019. Reporting followed the STROBE guidelines. Results: Results revealed that 28.5% of adolescent mothers had probable postpartum depression. Mothers who reported high social support, high parenting stress, low self-efficacy, financial stress and marital conflict had significantly higher EPDS scores than those who did not report these stressors. Conclusion: Prevalence of postpartum depression reported in this study warrants immediate action on early assessment, detection and intervention. High levels of social support may feel overwhelming for young mothers and contribute to high parenting stress, low maternal self-efficacy and marital conflict. Relevance to clinical practice: Adolescent mothers are at increased risk of PPD compared to mothers over 20 years of age. Perceived quality rather than availability of social support needs to be considered. Young mothers require education and early intervention prevention strategies to better prepared them for motherhood and manage stressors associated with their changing social role.Full Tex
Lifestyle and Dietary Factors and Prostate Cancer Risk: A Multicentre Case-Control Study
No full text This study aims to explore the association between fruit and vegetable intake, high fat, body mass index (BMI) score, physical activity, and the occurrence of prostate cancer among Jordanian men. A case-control study was conducted in three large referral hospitals. The sample included 165 prostate cancer patients in the case group and 177 healthy participants in the control group. The results showed that smoking (odds ratio [OR] = 0.32; 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.18, 0.57]), a history of prostate infection (OR = 0.21; 95% CI = [0.11, 0.38]), high-fat intake (OR = 0.44; 95% CI = [0.23, 0.85]), and increased mean of BMI (OR = 1.08; 95% CI = [1.02, 1.13]) increased the likelihood of developing prostate cancer. Healthy diet and giving up smoking are recommended, as they may contribute to a reduction in the incidence of prostate cancer. More randomized clinical trials in this area are needed to strengthen the available evidence and reduce the effects of confounding variables. </jats:p
Enhancing Empathy in Nursing Education: A Feasibility and Usability Study of Virtual Reality-Based Training for Dementia Care
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Introduction: Virtual Reality (VR) is recognized as a versatile training tool across various domains, including healthcare. In Jordan, dementia is a significant public health concern, accounting for 5.17% of all recorded deaths. Given the complex nature of dementia care, preparing nursing students is crucial. This paper explores the feasibility and effectiveness of VR-based empathy training for nursing students, with a growing global interest in VR training applications, despite the need for further study of VR acceptability in the Jordanian context. Methods: This mixed-methods study included 71 nursing students in a psychiatric course at a university in Jordan. Feasibility was assessed through recruitment, retention, adherence, data completion, and implementation fidelity. Pre- and post-intervention assessments measured empathy levels. Thematic analysis of participant feedback provided insights into usability. Results: Recruitment and retention rates were excellent, with a 100% participation rate and 100% retention. The intervention demonstrated a statistically significant enhancement in empathy scores following the program (M_pre = 50.44, SD_pre = 9.24; M_post = 65.17, SD_post = 8.53), t(71) = -23.89, p < 0.001. The thematic analysis highlighted the importance of a user-friendly interface, a supportive learning environment, and engaging content. Conclusion: This study highlights the potential of VR-based training to enhance empathy among nursing students in the context of dementia care. The robust feasibility outcomes and positive user experiences suggest that VR technology can be a valuable addition to nursing curricula, ultimately benefiting patient care and the nursing workforce. Implications for Nursing: Integrating VR into nursing education presents the potential for elevating empathy in nursing students, notably within dementia care. This innovative approach equips prospective healthcare providers with vital skills for delivering more compassionate patient care
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