Search

Aim. This study investigated the role of cultural, organizational, and managerial support, workplace fun, affective commitment, innovative behavior with innovative output, and also the mediating role of innovative behavior in the framework of a causal model. Background. Innovation is the driving force of development in hospitals, and the quality of healthcare is closely related to hospital innovation. Today, nurses with innovative behaviors are the biggest asset of any hospital because they are involved in any improvement and progress. Methods. This descriptive cross‐sectional correlational study was conducted using causal modeling methods, including path analysis and structural equation modeling. Using the proportional stratified sampling method, 321 nurses from Ardabil teaching hospitals were included in the study. Data were collected by standard demographic characteristics, innovative behaviors, innovative support, workplace fun, and affective commitment questionnaires. Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) was used to test the conceptual model using PLS‐SMART 2 software. Results. Cultural support had a positive and significant effect on innovative behavior by affecting organizational support and then managerial support. In addition, workplace fun had a positive and significant effect on innovative behavior directly and indirectly through the mediating role of affective commitment. Finally, innovative behavior also had a positive and significant effect on nurses' innovative output. Conclusion. Supervisors and managers can adopt the organizational and managerial support approach to improve the nurses' innovative behaviors. Workplace fun will also improve nurses' innovative behaviors and affective commitment, thereby increasing their innovative output. Implications for Nursing Management. By adopting organizational and managerial support for nurses' innovative behaviors, managers should take measures that promote workplace fun and affective commitment to improve nurses' innovative output by encouraging innovative behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. This study was conducted to determine the association between knowledge management and social value among nurses working in hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Background. Knowledge management plays a significant role in healthcare systems. Healthcare providers require knowledge in every aspect of their work, and they must be able to rely on a knowledge management system to access the newest research and practice to ensure the highest quality of care. One of the evident goals of knowledge management is creating value in organizations. Creating value does not necessarily mean creating economic value, but creating social value is a category proposed as a prerequisite for knowledge management. Methods. This research is a descriptive‐analytical study conducted in Tehran in 2021 on two groups of nurses (N = 228) selected through a stratified random method. The data collection tools were Choi knowledge management questionnaire and a researcher‐made questionnaire on social value validated in Iranian society. Results. There was a positive and significant correlation between the variables of knowledge management and social value in Bachelor of Science (BSc) nurses (P value ≤0.01, r = 0.43), and no significant correlation was observed in Master of Science (MSc) nurses (P value >0.05, r = 0.14). Conclusions. In the BSc nurses' group, a direct and significant association was found between knowledge management and social value of BSc nurses so that by increasing the score of knowledge management in the nursing community, individuals feel more self‐worth, resulting in achieving a favorable level of customer satisfaction. Implication for Nursing Management. It is suggested that an accurate program should be designed for all academic levels of nurses in hospitals, the principal elements of creating knowledge and learning and its provision should be assessed, and the necessary measures should be taken. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. The current study investigated the levels and predictors of leaders' humble leadership, participants' psychological safety, knowledge sharing in the team, and followers' creativity in nursing. Background. Humble leadership, psychological safety, knowledge sharing, and followers' creativity are non‐nursing research fields, and humble leadership has recently been examined in nursing. Methods. A cross‐sectional research design was employed via an online survey. A nonprobability convenience snowball sample of 245 nursing academics (n = 85, 34.70%), nurses (n = 140, 57.10%), and nursing leaders (n = 20, 8.20%) was recruited from three universities and three hospitals. Results. The participants rated "high" the leaders' humble leadership, knowledge sharing in the team, and followers' creativity in nursing. However, participants' psychological safety was precarious. The four variables' predictors were assessed based on the sample's characteristics. Leaders' humble leadership did not predict participants' psychological safety; the sole predictor of the variable was the organization's quality initiatives. The predictors of knowledge sharing in the team were leaders' humble leadership, age, level of education, and accreditation initiatives in the organizations. The predictors of followers' creativity were leaders' humble leadership, level of education, and quality initiatives in the organizations. The lowest means of the four variables should be immediately managed. Conclusion. Quality initiatives in organizations and the number of tenures were the most influential predictors of the four variables evaluated. Leaders' humble leadership predicted knowledge sharing in the team and followers' creativity, but not participants' psychological safety. As followers' psychological safety contributes to trustful relationships within the team, workplace boundaries and conducive work environments should be promoted. Training programs are required to develop humble nurses and leaders' leadership. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Although breakfast skipping among university students is a significant concern, its prevalence and the contributing factors among university students have received little attention in the literature. This study aims to determine the prevalence of skipping breakfast among Jordanian university students and examine the associated factors and variations in rates of skipping breakfast by day of the week. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students between March and May 2022 through a self-questionnaire. A convenience sample of 891 students was chosen at four Jordanian public universities. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The prevalence of skipping breakfast among university students was 66%. The reasons for skipping breakfast were having no time due to oversleeping and having no feeling of hunger (59% for both), followed by having no energy to prepare the breakfast and making no difference (49% and 48%), and not being able to afford to eat or buy breakfast (19%). There is a strong correlation between eating fast food and skipping breakfast. With whom the student eats breakfast is significantly associated with breakfast skipping, revealing that the highest percentages of skipping occur with friends. About 63% of students skipped breakfast through university days compared with 37% on the weekend, while 37% of them had breakfast through university days compared with 67% on the weekend. Conclusions: A high percentage of university students in Jordan skip breakfast. More attention should be paid to correlating factors and developing interventions to help students adhere to the breakfast. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Clinical training allows nursing students to acquire and strengthen their psychomotor abilities, which is an important component of nursing education. The clinical components of nursing training programs were much more demanding than the academic ones. Purposes: The purpose of this study was to examine sources of stress-related and coping behaviors during first clinical training among nursing students in the Arab American University. Methods: The study was cross-sectional and conducted with a convenience sample of 266 participants of nursing students. Data collection was performed by "Perceived Stress Scale and the Coping Behavior Inventory." The data were analyzed by using the descriptive, that is, frequency and percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Results: The results revealed that the perceived stress mean was 41.2 (SD = 19.5). The main stressors were taking care of the patients (M = 11.4 ± 0.85) and teachers and nursing staff (M = 8.32 ± 5.3). Coping behaviors mean was (M = 29.0 ± 15.2). The main coping behavior was problem-solving (M = 9.5 ± 5.6). Conclusion: The study confirmed that students perceived moderate levels of stress in their first clinical training, and the most common sources of stress were taking care of the patients and teachers and nursing staff. However, the main coping behavior was problem-solving. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Adherence to medications is a significant element of self-care behaviors for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Non-adherence to cardiovascular medications is the major risk for poor outcomes following any cardiac event. However, there is a lack of studies that addressed medication adherence among patients with CVDs attending outpatient clinics in Arabic countries, including Jordan. Thus, this study purposed to assess the psychosocial factors (e.g. depression, anxiety, stress, social support and self-esteem) and their correlation with adherence to medications among patients with CVDs attending outpatient clinics in Jordan. Methods A total of 395 Jordanian patients attending CVDs outpatient clinics at government, military and private healthcare facilities were recruited. Results Our study findings showed that 31.4% of the patients reported complete adherence to their medications. The proportion of psychological reactions reported by the participants was 72.1% for depressive symptoms, 62.6% for anxiety and 50.1% for stress; 79.7% had moderate and normal social support, and 44% had low self-esteem. Depression, anxiety and stress had a significant negative correlation with adherence to medications; however, self-esteem had a significant positive relationship with adherence to medications. In addition, depression, anxiety and stress were the main predictors of adherence to medications. Conclusion Our findings might aid in paving the road for designing and developing strategies and interventions to increase adherence to medications and minimize these psychosocial problems among CVD patients in outpatient clinics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-medication is recognized as a behavior of health management among university students. This study aimed to describe the practices of self-medication and explore the factors influencing selfmedication practices among university students built upon by the experiences of students who were concerned with this issue. A phenomenological qualitative approach was applied by using a purposive sampling method consisting of 30 university students. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. The results showed the most common form to be purchasing non-prescription medications. Paracetamol and medications for treating the cold and flu were the most common types of self-medication. This behavior is influenced by a previous experience of self-medication, doctors and health services, influential persons, environmental factors, attitudes towards selfmedication and doctors, cost, the perception of the disease and its symptoms, and self-medication information resources. Therefore, it is necessary to develop interventions and strategies to minimize the risks and harmful effects associated with the improper use of these medications based on influencing factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The implementation of hospital accreditation standards in healthcare systems in Yemen that ensure safe and high-quality healthcare services is hampered by specific challenges. Therefore, this study was purposed to explore the challenges and strategies for applying hospital accreditation standards among healthcare professionals in Yemen., Methods: A qualitative, phenomenological design was adopted to conduct this study. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data during the period from January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2022., Results: Based on the content analysis, the study outcomes and lack of (i) funding, (ii) competent human resources, (iii) optimal infrastructure, and (iv) equipment and supplies deter the implementation of hospital accreditation standards. Also, this study highlighted the cultural and social barriers limiting the effectiveness of hospital accreditation standards, the need for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure and human resources, and cultural sensitivity training for healthcare professionals to enhance the implementation of and compliance with hospital accreditation standards., Conclusions:  Policymakers should engage global corporations and development partners for technical assistance and capacity building that support the local application of hospital accreditation standards., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, Mansoor et al.)

It is important to study the awareness of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) among neonatal care nurses in hospitals. Unfortunately, there is a lack of studies conducted among nurses on this subject in Palestine. Thus, this study purposed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward ROP among neonatal intensive care nurses in Palestine. A cross-sectional was used to conduct this study. A convenience sampling method was utilized to recruit 289 neonate intensive care nurses working in private and governmental hospitals. The findings showed that around 48.0% of the nurses had low knowledge about preventing ROP. Most of the nurses (78%) reported a neutral attitude toward preventing ROP. Moreover, overall nurses' practices regarding ROP were fair (57.1%). There was a difference in practices regarding ROP according to the health sector ( P  < .05), in which the private sector had better practices compared to the governmental sector. Additionally, there was a significant difference in knowledge regarding ROP according to educational level ( P  < .05). Also, a significant difference was found in knowledge and practices regarding ROP according to nurses' experience. Attitudes and practices were the main significant predictors of knowledge ( B  = 0.153, P  < .05; B  = 0.172, P  < .05, respectively). Knowledge and practices were the main predictors of attitudes ( B  = 0.126, P  < .05; B  = 469, P  < .001), respectively. Knowledge, attitudes, and experience in neonate intensive care nurses were the main significant predictors of practices ( B  = 0.135, P  < .05; B  = 0.449, P  < .001; B  = 0.224, P  < .05, respectively). It is necessary to develop an educational program and competency-based training programs for neonate intensive care nurses about ROP and implement preventive strategies., Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Aims: This study evaluates the epidemiology of headache and migraine among adolescents aged 12 to 15., Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted to collect and analyze data from students in grades 7-10 over the course of one month, using a simple random sampling method. The overall number of participants in this study was 692, with an average age of 13.9 years (SD = 1.3). Descriptive measures and Fisher's exact test were computed. Multivariate regression was calculated to assess the predictors of headache and migraine. Findings . Approximately one-half of the students reported having headaches: tension-type headaches (10.3%), migraines (4.8%), and other headache types (31.5%). Moreover, girl students in the age group of 14-15 reported more headaches and migraines., Conclusion: The prevalence of headache and migraine in Jordan is high and increasing as students grow older. Health education programs led by school nurses and other healthcare practitioners are urgently needed., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2023 Mohammed Albashtawy et al.)

Background: Adherence to medications is a significant element of self-care behaviors for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Non-adherence to cardiovascular medications is the major risk for poor outcomes following any cardiac event. However, there is a lack of studies that addressed medication adherence among patients with CVDs attending outpatient clinics in Arabic countries, including Jordan. Thus, this study purposed to assess the psychosocial factors (e.g. depression, anxiety, stress, social support and self-esteem) and their correlation with adherence to medications among patients with CVDs attending outpatient clinics in Jordan., Methods: A total of 395 Jordanian patients attending CVDs outpatient clinics at government, military and private healthcare facilities were recruited., Results: Our study findings showed that 31.4% of the patients reported complete adherence to their medications. The proportion of psychological reactions reported by the participants was 72.1% for depressive symptoms, 62.6% for anxiety and 50.1% for stress; 79.7% had moderate and normal social support, and 44% had low self-esteem. Depression, anxiety and stress had a significant negative correlation with adherence to medications; however, self-esteem had a significant positive relationship with adherence to medications. In addition, depression, anxiety and stress were the main predictors of adherence to medications., Conclusion: Our findings might aid in paving the road for designing and developing strategies and interventions to increase adherence to medications and minimize these psychosocial problems among CVD patients in outpatient clinics., (© The Author(s) 2021. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Faculty of Public Health. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)

Continuous nursing education has a significant correlation with increasing knowledge, improving skills, and personal preparedness for disasters among nurses which leads to a decrease in mortality rate and enhances the quality of care. However, there is limited literature evaluating the effect of educational programs on the knowledge, skills, and personal preparedness for disaster preparedness among emergency nurses at Arab countries including, Jordan. This study evaluated the effect of an educational program on knowledge, skills, and personal preparedness for disasters among emergency nurses. A quasi-experimental study and one-group pretest-posttest design was used. A convenience sample was adopted to recruit registered nurses who are working in emergency rooms in the private and government health sectors in Jordan (N = 50). This study was conducted between May and June 2021. The intervention included an educational program consisting of 5 topics about disasters. The participants attended this program for 8 h over 1 week via Zoom application. There were significant differences between the pre-post educational intervention for knowledge ( t  = 4.79, P ≤ .001), skills ( t  = 6.66, P ≤ .001), and personal preparedness ( t  = 9.56, P ≤ .001) for disasters. These findings suggested the importance of implementing continuous education and training programs for emergency nurses about disasters due to increasing frequency of disasters worldwide.

Introduction: The preparedness of nurses in relation to providing palliative care is not always adequate, indeed, it is sometimes unsatisfactory; this may be caused by lack of knowledge and limited experience in end-of-life care (EOLC). Thus, this study purposed to assess the levels of registered nurses' knowledge about EOLC, examine the relationships between EOLC knowledge and some demographic variables, and explore predictors of EOLC knowledge., Methods: A cross-sectional design survey was conducted with Jordanian registered nurses in critical care units (N = 175) in different heath sectors in Jordan. The End-of Life Professional Caregiver Survey (EPCS) was used., Results: Findings showed that nurses had moderate/quite a lot of knowledge (M (SD) = 2.58 (.48)) about EOLC. The cultural and ethical values was the highest subscale of knowledge about EOLC (M (SD) = 2.74 (.52)) , while effective care delivery subscale was the lowest one ( (M (SD) = 2.33 (.66) . Knowledge about EOLC was correlated with age ( r = .145, P < .05), work experience ( r = .173, P < .05), and training course in palliative or EOLC (r = .217, P < .01) . The main predictor of EPCS was training courses in palliative or EOLC (B = .190, P < .05) ., Conclusion: The nurses need to enhance their knowledge about EOLC and correlating factors should be taken into consideration when developing any intervention program. Nurses need palliative care training courses; also more attention is required in palliative care education particularly in clinical skills in effective care delivery.

The study is to examine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on anxiety of nursing students during their initial clinical experience. A quasi-experimental, pre-post study was carried out in the Arab American University. A convenience sample consists of 90 first-year nursing students were chosen. A progressive muscle relaxation exercise for five days per week was conducted on one group of nursing students. Students' anxiety was measured by S-anxiety scale (STAI Form Y-1) at pre and post the intervention. The severity of anxiety reduction was greater post the exercise (t (89) = 30.783, P = .001).

Objective: The objective was to identify and understand the coping strategies of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients., Methods: A mixed-methods approach including quantitative and qualitative methods was used to collect data from Jordanian patients. In the quantitative phase, we aimed to determine the coping strategies employed in a representative sample ( n = 200) of Jordanian adult patients with CRC using the Jalowiec Coping Scale. In the qualitative phase, we aimed to understand these coping strategies through an in-depth and detailed exploration. A sample of ten participants was chosen purposefully based on their coping score in the quantitative phase, and interviews were conducted. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS software version 23. Qualitative data were analyzed using directed content analysis., Results: Results from the quantitative phase indicated that evasive coping strategies were used predominantly, followed by confrontive coping strategies and optimistic coping strategies. In contrast, fatalistic and emotive coping strategies had the lowest scores. In addition, the results indicated that the total scores for the effectiveness of coping strategies ranged from 42 to 143, with a mean of 93.45 (standard deviation 13.67); higher scores reflected greater effectiveness. Content analysis in the qualitative phase identified three themes, and subcategories emerged, including perceived collaborative support, increased awareness of treatment, and internal power., Conclusions: CRC patients used different coping strategies to face the new challenge. Oncology nurses can play a pivotal role in enhancing these coping strategies through implementing multidisciplinary programs., Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest., (Copyright: © 2019 Ann & Joshua Medical Publishing Co. Ltd.)