bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Rationing nursing care and nurses’ work environment as a factor influencing the occurrence and level of rationing care – a scoping review
Authors: Marková Iva , Jarošová Darja 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. The aim is to describe and analyse the available studies describing the assigned nursing care and work environment of nurses. Design: Scoping review.

Methods. The search was conducted in four scientific databases Ovid Nursing, ProQuest, PubMed, and Scopus. Eleven studies published between years 2000 and 2020 were included in the review.

Results. Eleven cross-sectional and correlational studies were analysed to document the prevalence of rationed nursing care in the acute hospital care setting. Studies evaluating rationed nursing care confirm a strong relationship with the workplace nursing environment. Thus, the work environment is among the significant determinants of rationed nursing care. The most commonly used tools include the PIRNCA tool for assessing hidden rationing of care and the PES-NWI tool for monitoring the work environment of nurses. When the work environment is rated as unfavourable, there is a higher rate of rationed nursing care.

Conclusions. Rationed nursing care is a phenomenon that is monitored globally, and its assessment is essential in health care delivery. The main reasons for the development of hidden rationing of care include inadequate staffing and facilities. Factors that contribute significantly to the rationed nursing care are based on the work environment - mainly interpersonal relationships and communication, multidisciplinary collaboration.
Assessment of school stress levels and strategies of coping with stress in high school students
Authors: Kucharzyk Angelika Anna , Bednarek Anna 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. To assess the level of school stress, factors influencing it and coping strategies among high school students.

Material and methods. The research was conducted online in 2021. The method used was a diagnostic survey at work. Research tool was the original questionnaire and the Mini-COPE scale. The group of respondents was 200 high school students – 130 boys, 70 girls.

Results. Less than half (46.8%) of secondary school students indicated their level of perceived stress as “6” on a 10-point scale, where “0” meant no stress, “10” – the maximum stress. Data analysis showed the most common relaxation methods turned out to be listening to music (92 people) and outdoor walks (65 people). As many as 89 respondents did not use any relaxation methods. The most common stress coping strategies are acceptance, self-focus, and active coping. The least frequently selected option was the use of psychoactive substances..

Conclusions. 1. School stress experienced by secondary school students is moderate. 2. Age and gender do not affect the level of stress experienced by high school students. 3. The most common relaxation method among adolescents is listening to music. 4. Acceptance, preoccupation with something else and active coping are the most commonly used strategies for coping with school stress.
Determinants of moral sensitivity of midwives and nurses – current state of knowledge
Authors: Dziurka Magdalena , Dobrowolska Beata 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Midwives and nurses experience ethical dilemmas during providing patient care. The manner of coping with them plays an important role in shaping the nature of care.

Aim. The aim was to analyse the scientific literature on moral sensitivity characterising midwives, nurses and to answer the question of which determinants influence it.

Method. A critical review of the literature was performed, using a combination of key words: moral sensitivity, nurses, midwives, work, hospital. Articles were identified using three databases (PubMed, CINAHAL Complete, SCOPUS). The results were narrowed to original articles in English published between 2011 and 2021. The analysis covered 15 articles.

Summary. The moral sensitivity of midwives and nurses exhibits a correlation with sociodemographic variables such as age, education, job seniority, and the hospital’s ethical climate and decision-making which is consistent with the principles of professional ethics. An important task of the academic, managerial staff of hospitals is to shape nurses’ and midwives’ moral sensitivity during their education.
Effect of interventional follow-up phone calls on health-related quality of life in adult patients with heart failure in Saudi Arabia: a pilot study
Authors: Wazqar Dhuha Youssef , Al-Saud Nojoud Usamah Abu 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. To determine the eff ects of interventional follow-up phone calls on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adult patients with heart failure (HF).

Material and methods. This quasi-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted on 30 patients with HF receiving interventional follow-up phone calls by a cardiology nurse from an internationally recognized healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by sociodemographic and clinical surveys and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire. A paired sample t-student test was conducted to measure the eff ectiveness of the follow-up calls on the HRQOL pretest and posttest.

Results. A statistically significant difference was found between the pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of the total HRQOL scale and all the subscales: physical, emotional/psychological, and socio-economic (p<0.001). The diff erence between the mean pretest-posttest scores was 31.08 (SD=11.09), which was statistically significant at t(29)=14.29 (p<0.001). The participants’ overall HRQOL increased significantly after the intervention (Mean=39.04, SD=1.66).

Conclusions. Interventional follow-up phone calls were found to be eff ective in improving the HRQOL of patients with HF. However, a larger study – a multi-center one, is needed to confirm the findings of this study. By providing empirical evidence, this research may motivate cardiology nurses to pursue such programs in this population.
Couvade Syndrome among partners of women with physiological and complicated pregnancy
Authors: Jarząbek Aleksandra , Bucholc Marzena 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. To assess the prevalence of couvade syndrome and analyze the factors determining the occurrence of this syndrome in the partners of pregnant women.

Material and method. The research material was collected by a diagnostic survey, using an author’s survey questionnaire.

Results. Couvade Syndrome occurs in 94.3% of partners of women with complicated pregnancies. Among the most common somatic symptoms there are: back pain (56.2%), headaches (53.3%), appetite changes (48.6%), indigestion (34.3%) and abdominal pain of unknown origin (31.4%), while mental ones include: sleep disturbances (37.1%), irritability (34.3%), tension (32.4%), regardless of the course of partner’s pregnancy. Men, who were married, were more likely to have Couvade symptoms than those in an informal relationship, regardless of the course of partner’s pregnancy (p=0.02). Respondents without Couvade Syndrome were more likely to have low levels of involvement in their partner’s current pregnancy than those with symptoms, regardless of the course of this pregnancy (p=0.03). Men with symptoms of the syndrome were more likely to be less involved in their responsibilities at work than those without symptoms, regardless of the course of partner’s pregnancy (p=0.0006).

Conclusions. The majority (94.3%) of partners of women with complicated pregnancies have a Couvade Syndrome. The most common somatic symptoms include back pain, headaches, appetite changes, indigestion and abdominal pain of unknown origin, while the mental ones: sleep disturbances, irritability, tension, anxiety and nervousness. Married men are more likely to have Couvade Syndrome than those in an informal relationship. Low levels of involvement in the current pregnancy are shown by men who do not have the syndrome. Men, who have the Couvade Syndrome, are less involved in their work responsibilities.
Spirituality in Polish nursing and chosen tools used for its measuring – subject matter presentation based on literature review
Authors: Kwiećkowska Lucyna Barbara , Kiersnowska Iwona , Krzych-Fałta Edyta 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. In times of the dehumanisation of medicine, a holistic approach to patients seems indispensable. Moreover, there is an increasing number of scientific papers on the significance of soft competencies and the non-clinical nature of care in the quality and effectiveness of therapeutic processes. The staff often neglects or ignores the elements of spiritual care in everyday practice. It results from the concern not to interfere with the patient’s personal life and from staff shortages, which entails the staff ’s heavy workload on duty. Consequently, a phenomenon known as missing nursing care was diagnosed, involving skipping some activities during everyday nursing practice in order to perform the indispensable, most essential procedures for the patient.

Aim. The aim of the study was to present the importance of spiritual care in nursing and to present tools for its measurement.

Method. The method is an nonsystematic review of current national and world literature.

Summary. Providing spiritual care is primarily aimed at responding to patients’ needs and concerns. Such care is based on effective communication skills, through which a nurse establishes a bond and trust with the patient, and consequently, the patient is more willing to engage in therapeutic processes, so hospitalisation might be reduced significantly.
Evidence-based nursing care of a patient treated with the Ilizarov method for lower limb length inequality
Authors: Moskal-Szybka Małgorzata , Moskal Anna , Dziubaszewska Renata 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. Presentation of selected elements of nursing care of a patient with lower limb length inequality treated with the Ilizarov method.

Material and methods. A patient after surgical placement of an external fixator is presented in this work. An individual case study method was used in this work, whereas the research techniques were: interview, nursing observations, measurements, analysis of nursing records. The research tools included e.g. a guide to collecting patient data and numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain assessment. Nursing diagnoses were made in a traditional way.

Results. The study presents nursing interventions based on EBN for 4 diagnoses, e.g.: post-operative wound pain associated with skin incision and deep tissue damage; low mood and sadness due to the perspective of long-term treatment and accompanying disability. Effective improvement of the patient’s health is achieved by implementing nursing care based on scientific evidence.

Conclusions. Important aspects of the nursing care of a patient with Ilizarov apparatus include the awareness and knowledge of nursing and clinical problems resulting from skin, soft tissue and bone damage caused by the external fixator. A small number of publications in this field is a motivator to present the topic
Benefit of vaginal dilatational balloons in pregnancy
Authors: Dušová Bohdana , Chromá Jana , Rajcová Tereza , Bužgová Radka , Hosáková Jiřina 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. Aim of research was to find out influence of using vaginal dilatational balloons in pregnancy on the origin birth injuries, leakage of urine after the childbirth. Apart from that, to investigate connection between using balloons in pregnancy and sexual difficulties after the childbirth.

Material and methods. The study contains 394 respondents, which used or did not use Aniball or Epi/no balloon in pregnancy and the time by their childbirth was minimum half of year. Quantitative research has been realized with the help of a non-standardized self constructed questionnaire. The research took place in gynecological clinics and through web browsers. Individual variables have been statistically tested with the help of Chi-square and Fisher’s test.

Results. By statistical research have we found out that there exist the connection between using vaginal dilatational balloons in pregnancy and the origin postnatal injury in the sense of their reduction. Women, who used vaginal dilatational balloon, have experienced a lower incidence of incontinence problems.

Conclusions. In empirical research we have found positive benefit of using vaginal balloons. Positive impact has been also found in connection with the origin postnatal injury and the development incontinence after the childbirth.
Problems in diagnosing and treating children – victims of sexual abuse, including legal aspects
Authors: Plagens-Rotman Katarzyna , Merks Piotr , Jarząbek-Bielecka Grażyna , Kędzia Witold 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. The most frequent source of information on sexual violence are the victims. It should be borne in mind that children rarely disclose sexual abuse directly, and the symptoms depend on how long they have been sexually abused, the relationship with the perpetrator, the kind of sexual activities, and factors related to the child’s development. The obvious consequences of child sexual abuse are body injuries: genitourinary tract infections and injuries to the external genitalia. Notwithstanding, the psychological consequences are more serious than the physical injuries.

Aim. The study aimed to present the problem of sexually abused children including diagnostics and therapy of victims of violence.

Conclusions. The effects of sexual abuse of a child include, in addition to physical trauma, also the disruption of proper psychosexual development. The task of doctors, nursing staff , educators, and psychologists is to efficiently and confidently identify the crime, enabling the initiation of therapeutic activities and legal proceedings.
Anxiety and depression versus pain sensation in patients with gynecological cancers
Authors: Mazurek Patrycja , Aftyka Anna 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Patients with malignant neoplasms, including cancers of the reproductive organs, struggle with clinical and psychological ailments, resulting in symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and depression. Medical researches concentrate into the relationship between these symptoms and their coexistence.

Aim. This article presents available data on the pain and psychological condition of female cancer patients.

Method. The research method was a literature review. The Medline database was used, with particular emphasis on publications from 2000-2021.

Summary. The article cites studies showing that anxiety and depression co-occur with the perception of pain. However, only a few studies have described the factors aff ecting the perception of pain in patients with gynaecological cancers.
Selected aspects of patient communication and occupational burnout among nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Mazur Joanna , Kozakiewicz Alicja , Białorudzki Maciej , Izdebski Zbigniew 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. The purpose of the study was to assess how perceived verbal and non-verbal communication, occupational burnout, age, having children and satisfaction with job performance interact with communication with patients among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Material and methods. Total number of 1187 female nurses, who declared that they work with patients on a daily basis, were included in the analyses. The mean age of the respondents was 50.4 (SD = 10.1) years. The study used the author’s questions relating to perceived verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as the HPCSS-12 (Health Professionals Communication Scale) and BAT-12 (Burnout Assessment Tool) scales.

Results. In the linear regression model perceived importance of non-verbal communication (b = 0.135; p<0.001) and emotional impairment measured by BAT-12 (b = -0.092; p = 0.003), proved to be the main predictors of the total HPCSS-12 score. Age (b = -0.085; p = 0.003), satisfaction with achievements at work (b = 0.082; p = 0.007), having children (b = 0.072; p = 0.012) and perceived importance of verbal communication (b=0,082; p=0,014) were found to be further predictors.

Conclusions. It is important to implement expert training and continue educating nurses in areas related to proper communication, which will allow them to respond adequately and humanely to patients’ expectations.
New technologies used in the education of nurses and midwives
Authors: Szara Marta , Klukow Jadwiga Wioletta 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Nursing education has undergone an evolution – from traditional models to methods that rely on technology to acquire knowledge, moving toward student-centered learning, teaching, and assessment.

Aim. The aim of this paper is to analyse the literature on the use of modern technologies in the education of nurses and midwives.

Material and methods. A critical analysis of the scientifi c literature was performed. The following databases were searched: PubMed, CINAHL® Complete, Web of Science, using a combination of keywords: mobile technologies, nursing, midwife, education, clinical education, apps.

Conclusions. The literature provides various examples of innovative teaching and learning models in nursing and midwifery education. These methods involve combining traditional teaching with the use of novel technologies such as simulations, e-learning sessions, virtual learning environments, and the use of social media or applications on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.). The rapid technological growth and evolving expectations of today’s students are forcing the need to off er them educational services that make a broader use of visual media, provide feedback, and provide environments that allow students develop their own ways on how to acquire knowledge and skills. Smartphone-based learning can be considered an eff ective complementary method for delivering educational materials to nursing and midwifery students to enhance their skills.
Nursing documentation of newborns with birth weight under 1500g in an Italian Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: a cross-mapping study to develop an ICNp® subset
Authors: Tommasi Valentina , Bassola Barbara , Merlo Chiara , Coscia Paola , Alessandrini Marco , Miraglia Giuseppe , Sessa Samuele , Cilluffo Silvia , Lusignani Maura 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. This study aims to verify the possibility of developing an International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Subset for preterm newborns hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Material and methods. This retrospective descriptive study is a lexical cross-mapping from nurses’ notes to the ICNP. The study analyzes a convenience sample of 115 newborns’ nursing notes of a NICU. The sample included preterm newborns with birth weight under 1500g hospitalized for at least three days. The frequency distribution, and the percentage frequency distribution of ICNP terms, together with ICNP terms for each need of the Italian nursing conceptual model were calculated.

Results. As many as 99.8% of nursing phenomena in nurses’ notes found correspondence with ICNP terms. A total number of 203 ICNP terms described nursing phenomena, of which 161 belonged to pre-coordinated axes. Frequency of ICNP terms was categorized according to an Italian nursing conceptual model. Need of Nutrition and Hydration, need of Breathing and need of Urinary and Bowel Elimination were the patients’ needs with the highest number of ICNP terms.

Conclusions. Results of the study suggest the possibility of developing an ICNP Subset for the NICU. Further studies are needed to validate a Subset and new ICNP terms.
Risk Factors Associated with Burnout among Medical Faculty: A Systematic Review
Authors: Alvandi Maryam , Davis Jenna 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. Burnout syndrome in academicians of healthcare professions adversely aff ects their well-being and performance during work, and it is considered common worldwide. The aim of this systematic review was to identify burnout factors among medical faculty.

Material and methods. Electronic searches were conducted in Citations and Abstracts for Literature of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) Plus with full text, MEDLINE with full text, Academic Search Complete, and PsycInfo following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. After excluding duplicates and articles, which did not meet the inclusion criteria, 17 studies were included in the fi nal analysis. The Quality Index checklist developed by Downs & Black was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the included studies. There are no randomized controlled trials in our area of interest, and non-randomized studies scored low.

Results. A total of 17 studies (7,056 participants) across six countries were compatible with the inclusion criteria. Main associated factors of burnout included socio-demographic and work-related characteristics; physician factors (age, gender minority status, disability, desire to reduce the workload) and workplace culture; demographic factors, including sex, ethnicity/race, years of experience, specialty, and work-related factors; lack of institutional factors, such as mentorship, collaboration opportunities, feelings of empowerment, value, and support of well-being; poor faculty relationships and professional behaviors; perceived stressors, spousal/ partner support, self-efficacy, and depression; long working hours, interpersonal interactions among the colleagues, family and social factors, including challenges related specifically to women, feelings and emotions, and personal qualities; high workload, limited time off, nature of work (high stake job), stigma/culture around burnout, administrative burden, lack of autonomy, and frequent performance feedback; high schedule misalignment; inadequate professional fulfillment, culture of wellness, personal reliance, and efficiency of practice; lack of organizational justice and job satisfaction; and anxiety-depression levels.

Conclusions. There was a considerable prevalence of burnout among medical faculty, which can be debilitating. Burnout among medical faculty remains the greatest threat to institutional growth and success.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of art-based psychological distraction on school-aged children’s pain and anxiety during painful procedures
Authors: Suleman Sherzad , Halek Margareta , Enskär Karin , Atrushi Akram , Nilsson Stefan 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. This study aimed to investigate whether arts-based interventions are effective in reducing the pain and anxiety of children during venipuncture.

Material and methods. Our search involved 9 databases, including Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, ScienceDirect, Scopus, MEDLINE, EMBASE via PsycINFO, LILACS, ERIC, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Dissertation Abstracts International until 31 December 2021. Clinical trials in humans published in English randomized or non-randomized were the main criteria for eligibility.

Results. We included five RCTs in our review and all were included in our meta-analysis. Quantitative analysis of different clinical parameters was described. In the art-based intervention compared with the control group in terms of reduction in pain mean deviation was -0.68; 95% confidence interval: -1.14, -0.22), whereas the art-based intervention compared with the control group in terms of anxiety reduction mean deviation: -0.78; 95% confidence interval: -1.47, -0.09) during venipuncture procedures.

Conclusions. In this study, art-based interventions were found to be effective for children undergoing venipuncture. However, most studies have a high risk of bias and are of low quality, so the results cannot be generalized.