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Javornická D, Kisvetrová H, Prušová E, Váverková R, J Greaves P, Steven A. The influence of supervisory support on clinical learning as experienced by Czech Nursing and health professional students in the context of patient safety events: A qualitative study. Nurse Educ Pract 2024; 79:104041. [PMID: 38959703 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2024.104041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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AIM To explore the influence of supervisory and mentoring relationships on the clinical learning experiences of Czech Nursing and health professional students in the context of patient safety events BACKGROUND: Clinical experience is integral to healthcare education, shaping skills, behaviours, values and professional identity. During clinical placements, students may encounter memorable patient safety events and experience varied reactions from mentors/supervisors/others. Some research has highlighted challenges faced by students on clinical placement. Few studies involve multiple professions, most emanating from Western Europe, the UK, the USA and Australia with little relating to central European countries such as the Czech Republic. DESIGN Two stage interpretivist qualitative study based in social constructionism METHODS: Convenience sample across 13 undergraduate and 18 postgraduate health professions courses. Stage 1 (2022): using SLIPPS Learning Event Recording Tool translated into Czech. 20 students' (Midwifery=11, Nursing=1, Paramedic=1, Occupational therapy =7) submitted 21 patient safety learning event narratives. Stage 2 (2022): Focus group with 2 nursing and nine midwifery students. Phased thematic analysis involving multiple researchers. RESULTS Three themes illustrate the circumstances and impact of placement mentoring/supervision experiences, conceptualised as: 'Clinical and Emotional Companionship', 'Clinical and Emotional Abandonment' and 'Sense of agency - Professional and personal growth'. 'Companionship' reflected the students' feelings of being welcomed, respected, heard, trusted and supported. Conversely 'abandonment' emerged from feelings of being unheard, vulnerable, humiliated, afraid, leaving students feeling abandoned, lonely and 'useless'. Notwithstanding these conditions, students showed the ability to identify patient safety issues with agency evident in reactions such as stepping-in to try to ameliorate a situation, rather than speaking-up. Professional and personal growth was also apparent in their narratives and a conceptual diagram illustrates the students' learning journeys in a patient safety context. CONCLUSION The findings and new conceptualisations around abandonment and companionship emerging from this study expand the evidence base regarding the profound impact of clinical experience and mentorship/supervision on learning and students' emotional wellbeing. A sense of companionship appears to play a buffering role even in challenging circumstances of involvement in or witnessing compromised patients' safety. Allowing students a sense of belonging, to vent, grow, feel supported and safe to ask/learn - contributing to 'emotional safety for learning', promotes students' behaviour that may prevent/minimize hazards or ameliorate the aftermath. However, we must not simply blame mentors/supervisors, staff, or the students themselves- they are simply part of a much larger complex environment of professional education encompassing hidden curriculums, power dynamics and professional socialisation.
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- Daniela Javornická
- The Centre for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Hněvotínská 976/3, Olomouc 775 15, Czech Republic
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- The Centre for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Hněvotínská 976/3, Olomouc 775 15, Czech Republic
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- The Centre for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Hněvotínská 976/3, Olomouc 775 15, Czech Republic
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- The Centre for Research and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Hněvotínská 976/3, Olomouc 775 15, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Faculty of Health and Life sciences, Coach Lane Campus West, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA, UK
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- Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Faculty of Health and Life sciences, Coach Lane Campus West, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA, UK.
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MacVicar S. Nurse independent prescribing: exploring the opportunities and challenges. Nurs Stand 2024; 39:40-45. [PMID: 38736365 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council states that nurses should be able to demonstrate competence in prescribing practice at the point of registration to be 'prescribing ready'. The aim is to increase the number of nurse independent prescribers and improve access to pharmacological treatments for patients. However, while this policy presents opportunities for nurses to develop their prescribing knowledge and skills, there are also challenges involved in integrating prescribing theory into nurse education and ensuring there are enough suitable mentors available in practice. This article details how the policy of prescribing readiness is being addressed in preregistration nurse education and explores the supervision of nurse prescribing in clinical practice. The author also discusses how best to support the professional development of nurse independent prescribers beyond their initial training.
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- Sonya MacVicar
- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Bourke SL, McKenna L, Cooper S, Lam L. Contextual determinants impacting final year nursing students' emergency team communication during deteriorating patient simulations: A grounded theory study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 138:106183. [PMID: 38554566 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ability to focus on development of students' team communication and non-technical skills may be reduced in content saturated nursing curricula. Even when communication and simulation-based education is provided, students' utilisation of non-technical skills remains challenging. Although simulation is a recognised means to learn communication skills, little is known about nursing students' team communication in simulated settings. OBJECTIVE To understand the process by which final year undergraduate nursing students communicate in simulated team emergencies. DESIGN Using constructivist grounded theory, data was collected using semi-structured interviews and student observations and analysed using constant comparative analysis. SETTING Simulation laboratories in one university nursing school in Australia. PARTICIPANTS 21 final year nursing students in seven teams. METHODS Data were gathered from interviews and video observations of final year nursing students during simulated team emergencies. RESULTS Interview data and observations of video-recordings revealed contextual determinants that influence communication within teams: the simulation context, the student context and the team context. Team member characteristics, such as cultural and linguistic background, life experiences, gender and age, the ability to shift from leadership to followership as well as environmental factors such as mask wearing and simulation fidelity, contributed to uncertainty in communicating that nursing team effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS Improvement of contextual conditions necessitates implementation of supportive strategies. These include development of educational initiatives, and further research in experiential learning as a modality for learners to experience team communication. Further, simulation context, student context and team context are important considerations. Meeting clinical communication learning needs of students allows better preparation to care for deteriorating patients as graduates.
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- Sharon L Bourke
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, Australia.
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- The Health Innovation and Transformation Centre (HITC), Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Berwick Campus, Clyde Road, Berwick, Victoria, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (VIC), Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia.
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Holt SL, Mason J, Farrell M, Corrigan RH, Warman S. Exploring the sociocultural experiences of student veterinary nurses in the clinical learning environment through the lens of situated learning theory. Vet Rec 2024; 194:e3956. [PMID: 38468387 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Student veterinary nurses (SVNs) complete significant time in clinical placements and this training can have a positive or negative impact on the development of professional skills and identity. METHODS A cross-sectional design, using semi-structured interviews, explored 12 SVNs' experiences of clinical placements. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to explore each individual participant's experience, prior to the identification of themes across participants' experiences. RESULTS Most students reported a sense of belonging within the practice team, which fostered engagement. Clinical supervisors were considered key role models and vital support for student progress. Students reported conflict between the demands of the practice and the requirements of their student status. Some poor interpersonal interactions led to reduced confidence. LIMITATIONS The results may not reflect experiences of the diversity of student demographics, such as those students with protected characteristics, as described in the Equality Act 2010, who may encounter specific workplace challenges. CONCLUSION To ensure parity and positive experiences, accredited educational institutes can plan regular engagement with student feedback and support of the training practice. Training practice teams can ensure they are meeting the student's needs and fostering a positive learning environment by adhering to the RCVS Framework for Veterinary Nurse Education and Training, which will, in turn, benefit the whole team. Clinical supervisors can play a convening role in increasing belonging and participation within the clinical learning environment.
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- Susan L Holt
- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, UK
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- Institute of Science, Natural Resources and Outdoor Studies, University of Cumbria, Carlisle, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, UK
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Ayu Eka NG, Rumerung CL, Tahulending PS. Role Modeling of Professional Behavior in Nursing Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Method Study. J Holist Nurs 2024; 42:S47-S58. [PMID: 37291999 PMCID: PMC10251169 DOI: 10.1177/08980101231179300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study aimed to examine professional behavior as role models in nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic perceived by nursing students. This study applied a mixed-method design using a sequential explanatory approach. A total of 120 nursing students participated in the self-reported questionnaire, and 10 were involved in semistructured individual interviews. The Professional Nurse Educator Role-Model questionnaire developed by the authors was used to collect quantitative data, and four open-ended questions modified from a previous study as the guideline in qualitative data collection. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative analysis. Open-ended questions were analyzed using thematic analysis. Quantitatively, students reported that excellent professional behaviors as role models were prevalent in nursing education (Mean 3.61 out of 4). Four themes from qualitative findings were revealed to complement the quantitative data, including teaching by example, altruism, efficiently performing, and effective communication. In conclusion, nurses as educators and clinicians could be students' professional role models, particularly in clinical settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential for nurse educators and clinicians to actively create a culture of professional nursing care for self and others during the pandemic to be present in wholeness and provide holistic care.
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- Ni Gusti Ayu Eka
- Head of Research and Community Service, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia
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- Department of Management & Leadership in Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia
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- Department of Management & Leadership in Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia
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Birks M, Harrison H, Zhao L, Wright H, Tie YC, Rathnayaka N. Nursing students' experience of bullying and/or harassment during clinical placement. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 136:106151. [PMID: 38479329 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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PROBLEM OR BACKGROUND Bullying is a recognised problem in nursing. Nursing students are particularly vulnerable. Bullying and harassment of nursing students can be detrimental to both students and recipients of care. AIM This study aims to identify the incidence and nature of bullying and/or harassment experienced by nursing students in Sri Lanka. METHODS A cross-sectional survey consisting of eight demographic questions and 15 items specific to the experience of bullying and harassment was administered to nursing students online. FINDINGS A total of 656 students from 26 nursing education institutions in Sri Lanka participated. The majority were female with a mean age of 24.4 years. More than a quarter of respondents reported that they had experienced bullying and/or harassment while on clinical placement, with a further 16.7 % being unsure. Most bullying or harassment (55 %) occurred in hospitals with 29 % experienced in community settings. Registered nurses, including nurse managers and clinical facilitators were the most common perpetrators. Verbal abuse was the most frequent type of behaviour reported. DISCUSSION These findings support existing literature that indicates that bullying of nursing students is an international phenomenon. The context of this study provides clues as to how culture may influence the problem. There is a need to better understand bullying and harassment in the environments in which it occurs, in order to identify strategies that can bridge cultures and settings. CONCLUSION The incidence of bullying and harassment of nursing students in Sri Lanka is concerning. Further research is needed to identify and evaluate targeted strategies to help prevent negative outcomes in all nursing contexts.
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- Melanie Birks
- Nursing and Midwifery, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Douglas 4811, Queensland, Australia.
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- Nursing and Midwifery, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Douglas 4811, Queensland, Australia
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- Discipline of Nursing, School of Health & Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora 3083, Victoria, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Douglas 4811, Queensland, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Douglas 4811, Queensland, Australia
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- Academic Department, International Institute of Health Sciences Multiveristy, Welisara 71722, Columbo, Sri Lanka
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Li J, Li X. Professional values education for undergraduate nursing students: developing a framework based on the professional values growth theory. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:226. [PMID: 38566069 PMCID: PMC10986104 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01743-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Education has been recognised as necessary in forming and internalising professional values. The system and instructors' content in existing educational institutions focus on developing students' knowledge, skills and practices. Still, the development of values has yet to achieve significant effects, leading to a crisis in students' professional identity. AIMS To construct a professional values growth theory for undergraduate nursing students and develop a corresponding education framework. METHODS Through the review, some databases(PubMed、CINAHL、Web of Science、Wiley and Google Scholars)were searched using a systematic search strategy to collect relevant literature on professional values education. Based on the nursing professional values growth theory (Li and Li, Nursing Ethics In press, 2022), a theory of professional values growth of nursing undergraduates was developed using the method of theory derivation. Two rounds of expert meetings were conducted to review and revise an education framework of professional values of nursing undergraduates derived from that theory. FINDINGS A total of 10 studies were included. The contents of two themes were analysed: theories and models and the current status of the professional values development of nursing students. The resulting professional values growth theory for undergraduate nursing students consists of five parts: key aspects, decisive opportunities, drivers, embodiment (humanistic sentiments, moral emotions), and outcomes. A total of five experts in the relevant fields were invited to this study. After two rounds of expert meetings, an education framework for undergraduate nursing students was finally developed, which consists of four parts: education objectives, education process and content, environment and conditions, and evaluation. CONCLUSION The education framework developed in this study has practical implications for the development of professional values of undergraduate nursing students, providing educational strategies and methods for the growth and internalisation of professional values of undergraduate nursing students.
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- Jialin Li
- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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Mafumo JL, Luhallma TR, Maputle MS. Professional nurses supporting learners during professional socialisation in Limpopo province. Health SA 2024; 29:2450. [PMID: 38322364 PMCID: PMC10839184 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background Professional nurses play a significant role in the professional socialisation of learner nurses during clinical placement. Clinical placements are areas of experiential learning as learner nurses come in contact with real-life experiences. Professional nurses are custodians of learners and need to offer them support. Aim The study sought to explore the role of professional nurses in supporting learner nurses during professional socialisation. Setting Four clinical health facilities in Limpopo province at different levels of care were purposely sampled to obtain information from different levels of care. Methods An ethnonursing approach and qualitative, explorative design was used. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select 25 professional nurses. The criteria were professional nurses with 3 years of experience in professional socialisation and working in institutions accredited for clinical placement of learner nurses registered in the undergraduate programme. Data were collected through a face-to-face interview until data saturation was reached. Tesch's open coding system was used to analyse data. Results Professional nurses acknowledged that their responsibilities in supporting learners during professional socialisation are mentoring, teaching and being competent practitioners. Professional nurses were aware of their role in transferring ethical skills and knowledge to learners through professional socialisation. Conclusion The effectiveness of professional socialisation of learner nurses depends on the support offered during clinical placements. Contribution The study adds to the body of knowledge in nursing education and practice because when learners are offered support in the clinical areas, their learning journey will be of positive experience leading to competent practitioners.
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- Julia L Mafumo
- Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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Giske S, Gamlem SM, Kvangarsnes M, Landstad BJ, Hole T, Dahl BM. Mapping interaction quality for nursing and medical students in primary care placement in municipal emergency care units: a systematic observational study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1181478. [PMID: 38318250 PMCID: PMC10839080 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1181478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Introduction Primary care placement for nursing and medical students is vital for developing the competence to accommodate the increasing number of patients with multimorbid and complex conditions. Prior studies have suggested that interaction quality in primary care placement empowers learning. However, research mapping interaction quality in primary care placements in municipal emergency care units is lacking. This study aimed to systematically map interaction quality for nursing and medical students in primary care placement in two municipal emergency care units. Materials and methods This study adopted a systematic descriptive observational design. Systematic observations (n = 201 cycles) of eight nursing students (n = 103 cycles) and six medical students (n = 98 cycles) were used to map interaction quality across six learning situations between March and May 2019. Observations were coded using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System-Secondary (CLASS-S). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman correlations. Results Interaction quality is described in three domains: (I) emotional support, (II) framework for learning, and (III) instructional support, and the overall measure, student engagement. The results indicated middle-quality interactions in the emotional and instructional support domains and high quality in the framework for learning domain and student engagement. Correlations exhibited similar patterns and ranged from non-significant to strong correlations. Conclusion The interaction qualities indicated a generally positive and supportive learning environment contributing to nursing and medical students' learning and active participation in work tasks related to their professional roles. Thus, this new form for primary care placement for nursing and medical students in the municipal emergency care units was found to be a positive learning arena. These results may enhance nursing and medical education programs in countries with similar health services and education. Health education, supervisors, peers, and others contributing to students' learning should recognize which interaction qualities may affect learning and how to improve quality, thus affecting supervisors' approach to training students. While the CLASS-S showed potential for mapping interaction qualities for nursing and medical students in primary care placement in municipal emergency care units, further studies are needed to validate the CLASS-S for use in clinical placement settings.
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- Solveig Giske
- Department of Health Sciences in Ålesund, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Ålesund, Norway
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- Department of Pedagogy, Volda University College, Volda, Norway
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- Department of Health Sciences in Ålesund, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Ålesund, Norway
- Ålesund Hospital, Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Ålesund, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden
- Unit of Research, Education and Development, Östersund Hospital, Östersund, Sweden
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- Medical Department, Ålesund Hospital, Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, Ålesund, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Health Sciences in Ålesund, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Ålesund, Norway
- Department of Public Health, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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Alavi-Arjas F, Firouzabadi M, Farnam F, Balvardi M, Taheri M, Riazi H, Pourramezani N, Keshavarz Z. Educational interventions for promoting sexual and reproductive health in school counselors: a three-arm, randomized control trial comparing lecturing, buzz group and role-play. Glob Health Promot 2024:17579759231212436. [PMID: 38183185 DOI: 10.1177/17579759231212436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE School-based sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education is often reported as being inadequate and/or inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate the educational interventions for promoting SRH in school counselors and compare the results in three groups: lecturing, buzz group and role-play. MATERIALS AND METHODS An intervention quasi-experimental design was employed to evaluate the usefulness of educating SRH topics by using interactive teaching methods for 120 school counselors. Changes in the participants' knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy toward SRH education were evaluated by each group using a pretest and a posttest. RESULTS The results of this study revealed that 75% of counselors deemed SRH training vital and felt that the best SRH educators are health care providers and the reason might be their lack of educational skills. They also stated that the most significant barriers to education in schools include concerns about parental feedback and lack of appropriate abilities. CONCLUSION The present study showed that the use of all three methods (lecturing, buzz groups and role-play) in SRH training improves the level of knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy; although role-play could have been more effective than lecturing in improving counselors' knowledge.
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- Department of Midwifery, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran
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- Reproductive Health, and Midwifery Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kurt Y, Turhal E, Batmaz F. Nursing students' processes of taking role models and being role models: A descriptive phenomenological study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 132:106015. [PMID: 37939572 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Role models are frequently viewed as a means of motivating people to adopt new behaviors and inspiring them to establish ambitious targets. Role models play a significant role in the characters of individuals and can be effective in shaping their career choices, education, and identities. Within the nursing profession, role models are integral to nursing students' journey towards understanding the nursing role and professional responsibility. For this reason, it is very important for nursing students to identify role models that support the development of students growth and development. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the qualities of nurses who serve as role models for senior undergraduate nursing students in shaping their professional attitudes and behaviors, identify the motivations behind selecting these individuals as role models. DESIGN A descriptive phenomenological research method was used. SETTINGS The research was conducted at a state university nursing school. PARTICIPANTS The study was conducted with the participation of 16 senior nursing students. METHODS Data collected from one-on-one interviews. A thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Student nurses mostly took clinical nurses and lecturers as professional role models. They were most impressed by their role models' knowledge, strong communication skills, and respect for human beings. To imitate their role models, students were willing to work in the clinic to improve their communication and psychomotor abilities and engaged in research and inquiry in areas where they felt insufficient. However, they also reported that most clinical nurses were not positive role models. They avoided taking nurses as role models because they had low communication skills, did not guide the student, and did not value human beings. CONCLUSIONS The study's findings indicated that student nurses were primarily influenced by clinical nurses and viewed them as both positive and negative role models, and they aspired to emulate the qualities of the nurses they considered positive role models while actively avoiding behaviors and traits associated with those seen as negative role models. Clinical nurses, who are in contact with prospective nurses the most, have an important role in guiding them.
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- Yeter Kurt
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey.
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- Medical Education and Training Simulation Center, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Medical Education and Training Simulation Center, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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Cruise CE, Celis S, Lashewicz BM. "I haven't really gone through things like this": Young long-term care workers' experiences of working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Work 2024; 78:931-948. [PMID: 38189722 DOI: 10.3233/wor-230437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Long-term care (LTC) facilities were hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Using life course theory concepts, we looked for conditions that led to worker moral distress -i.e. pain or anguish over not being able to take right action - and how life stage may influence experiences. OBJECTIVE To illuminate the experiences of adults under the age of 30 who stepped into, and/or persevered in, working in LTC during the pandemic, recognizing that this emerging workforce represents the future of LTC in Canada. METHODS This secondary analysis uses interview data from a sub-sample of 16 young workers between 18 and 29 years of age who had been working in Canadian LTC facilities for between 8 months and 7 years. RESULTS Young workers expressed feeling guilt about mourning the loss of socially significant milestones as these milestones paled by comparison to the loss of life and consequences of resident isolation they witnessed at work. To manage feelings of moral distress, young workers attempted to maintain high standards of care for LTC residents and engaged in self-care activities. For some workers, this was insufficient and leaving the field of LTC was their strategy to respond to their mental health needs. CONCLUSION The life stage of young LTC workers influenced their experiences of working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions are needed to support young workers' wellbeing and job retention.
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- Cera E Cruise
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Namara CM, O'Brien B, O'Reilly P. The learning experiences of student nurses in the perioperative environment: An integrative literature review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 131:105985. [PMID: 37837917 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES For the Student Nurse placement in the perioperative environment provides an opportunity to observe and engage in preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative care of the surgical patient. To date no synthesis of empirical studies has been undertaken to ascertain the learning impact of the perioperative experience. The objectives of this review were to identify and synthesise the literature on the learning experiences of student nurses within the perioperative environment. DESIGN An integrative review that followed Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) framework. DATA SOURCES Studies published between 2012 and 2022 were identified via a comprehensive search of the following databases: CINAHL, Medline (OVID), Medline (Pubmed), Medline (EBSCO), EMBASE, PsychINFO, ISI Web of Science and SCOPUS. REVIEW METHODS The review was reported in line with the Preferred Reporting for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). The initial search located 1475 Articles. After screening and checking for eligibility 17 articles were selected. These were critically appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). The papers were analysed and reported in a narrative synthesis. RESULTS Seventeen studies met the inclusion criteria for the review. Three categories with five sub categories were identified including: Learning opportunities, Appreciation for perioperative role and intent to return and Factors influencing student learning. CONCLUSIONS A large variety of student learning occurs within the perioperative clinical environment. Students viewed staff nurses as positive role models in an environment that posed opportunities and challenges for student learning. Anxiety and stress in an unfamiliar environment were commonly mentioned with students offering recommendations to improve their experience.
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- Claire Mc Namara
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland.
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland.
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland.
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Kim Y, Kim SY, Hong E, Brandt C. A Clinical Incivility Management Module for Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2680. [PMID: 37830717 PMCID: PMC10572766 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11192680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Incivility experienced by pre-licensure nursing students in clinical settings continues to grow. Interventions for clinical incivility to nursing students are needed. Our study aimed to examine the effects of a piloted two-hour interactive incivility management module on nursing students' perceived stress and general self-efficacy levels and preparedness for responding professionally to clinical incivility. METHODS A quasi-experimental post-test-only non-equivalent comparison design with control and experimental groups was used. Senior nursing students enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from a nursing college located in Seoul, South Korea, were recruited. The control group (n = 94) completed a self-administered online survey without the clinical incivility management module. The experimental group (n = 93) completed the same survey after receiving the clinical incivility management module. The two groups' survey data were compared; qualitative data from the experimental group's post-module debriefing session were also analyzed. RESULTS The prevalence of reported clinical incivility was 72.73% (n = 137 out of 187 participants). Clinical incivility experienced by the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group (z = -4.865, p < 0.001). However, there was no significant difference in stress levels and self-efficacy between the two groups. The mean score of the experimental group on preparedness for responding professionally to clinical incivility was statistically higher than the control group's mean score (z = -2.850, p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Interventions to prepare students for the experience of clinical incivility are useful; they can positively affect the students' ability to respond professionally.
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- Younglee Kim
- Department of Nursing, California State University San Bernardino, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407, USA;
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- College of Nursing, Seoul Women’s College of Nursing, 38 Ganhodae-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03617, Republic of Korea; (S.Y.K.); (E.H.)
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- College of Nursing, Seoul Women’s College of Nursing, 38 Ganhodae-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03617, Republic of Korea; (S.Y.K.); (E.H.)
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- Department of Nursing, California State University San Bernardino, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407, USA;
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Carless-Kane S, Nowell L. Nursing students learning transfer from classroom to clinical practice: An integrative review. Nurse Educ Pract 2023; 71:103731. [PMID: 37517230 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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AIM The aim of this integrative review was to examine the theoretical, qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods literature focused on how nursing students transfer learning from theory courses into clinical practice. BACKGROUND As nursing curriculum aligns with the growing body of nursing knowledge, nursing students continue to develop their knowledge base and skill sets to prepare for future nursing practice. The bulk of this preparation involves developing connections between classroom/lab knowledge and further demonstrating those connections in clinical practice. However, the extant state of evidence on undergraduate nursing students' learning transfer has not yet been synthesized. DESIGN This integrative review was conducted using the Whittemore and Knafl framework. REVIEW METHODS Eight databases were searched in June 2022: MEDLINE, APA PsycInfo, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, ERIC, Academic Search Complete and Education Research Complete. Literature was included if it focused on undergraduate nursing students who have participated in at least one clinical practicum and reported on learning transfer in clinical settings. Only English-language, peer-reviewed literature was included. Two researchers independently assessed the eligibility of articles at the title-and-abstract level and at the full-text level, followed by an assessment of methodological quality. The Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal checklists were used to assess theoretical papers and literature reviews and the mixed-methods appraisal tool (MMAT) was used to appraise all studies. Reference lists of included articles were searched for additional relevant literature. Reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement guidelines. RESULTS Twenty-eight articles met our inclusion criteria and were included in this review, including 20 qualitative studies, one quantitative study, three mixed-methods studies, three theoretical articles and one integrative review. The results of this review highlighted that numerous facilitators and barriers influence nursing students' ability to transfer learning within clinical learning environments. Facilitators included having knowledgeable and supportive educators and nursing staff, using strategies to promote connections, fostering reflection and aligning theory and practice. Barriers included unclear connections between course content, incongruencies between classroom and practice, lack of nurse role models, lack of real-world applicability and unsupportive nurse educators. CONCLUSIONS The information generated from this integrative review provides evidence about barriers that can be mitigated and facilitators that can be leveraged to facilitate undergraduate nursing students' learning transfer into clinical practice. The findings also highlighted gaps in evidence surrounding the need to understand how nursing students transfer learning from classroom settings to clinical practice settings.
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Heemskerk WM, Renden PG, Warning TD, Wallner C, Bussemaker J, Dikken J. The Impact of Community Learning During a Participatory Nursing Research Project. J Contin Educ Nurs 2023; 54:131-144. [PMID: 36867745 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20230214-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Community learning is one approach to promote research competencies and to involve nurses and nursing students in research. This study examines the impact of community learning according to participants-both those inside and outside the community-in a joint nursing research project at a hospital. METHOD A qualitative design was selected using a participatory approach. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, reflections, conversations, and patient input during 2 academic years. RESULTS Thematic analysis showed 11 themes, which were organized into three clusters: realization, transformation, and influencing factors. Participants perceived changes in practice and described how their perspectives have changed on care, education, and research. Reconsiderations led to some new or revised strategies, and influencing factors were associated with the contemporary context, degree of involvement, and design/facilitation. CONCLUSION The impact of community learning emerged and extended beyond community boundaries, and the indicated influencing factors must be taken into account. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(3):131-144.].
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Marriott SC, Grov EK, Gonzalez MT. Nurse Educators' Pedagogical Approaches Addressing Student Nurses' Mental Health Care Competence: A Qualitative Study. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2023; 44:152-161. [PMID: 36669164 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2022.2163440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Nurses' mental health care competence is vital for addressing the current mental health care crisis' demand for quality in mental health care and services. These challenges also involve educational institutions. In the mental health course of the bachelor's nursing curriculum, nurse educators face multiple tasks and challenges concerning preparing students for their clinical placement. This study aimed to explore and describe nurse educators' pedagogical approaches across three universities. The study applied a qualitative and descriptive design, and data were collected from individual qualitative interviews with 13 experienced nurse educators. A content analysis approach in lines with Graneheim and Lundman was used to analyse the data. The content analysis resulted in one theme and three categories, and each category was characterised by three subcategories. The theme intentionally preparing student nurses for mental health care competence served as an overarching theme describing the educators' overall reflections and descriptions. The three categories were: activating students for the mental health context; caring for students on a personal level; and supporting students in grasping the scope of nursing within the mental health context. These categories described the varieties and complexity of nurse educators' pedagogical approaches addressing student nurses' mental health care competence.
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- Siv Camilla Marriott
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway
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Xue M, Sun H, Xue J, Zhou J, Qu J, Ji S, Bu Y, Liu Y. Narrative medicine as a teaching strategy for nursing students to developing professionalism, empathy and humanistic caring ability: a randomized controlled trial. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:38. [PMID: 36653810 PMCID: PMC9850682 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04026-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Narrative medicine has become a solution to cultivate medical students' ability of empathy and humanistic care. However, the role of narrative medicine is lacking in the study of professionalism. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of narrative medical theory learning and narrative writing on professionalism, empathy and humanistic care ability of nursing students. METHODS This cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted between June 2021 and June 2022 in two universities in Jiangsu, China. The participants of this study were 85 nursing students who were randomly divided into the intervention group (n = 43) or the control group (n = 42). Participants in the intervention group were trained in narrative medical theory learning and narrative writing based on a Web-based platform, while those in the control group were not. Self-report questionnaires of professionalism, empathy and humanistic care ability were used before and after intervention. RESULTS The results showed that the professionalism score of the intervention group was (68.7 ± 6.8 vs. 64.5 ± 7.5; P = 0.005), empathy (99.4 ± 15.7 vs. 92.2 ± 14.6; P = 0.014) and humanistic care ability (127.6 ± 20.0 vs. 113.3 ± 18.8; P = 0.004) were better than the control group. CONCLUSION The results of this quantitative study suggest that narrative medical theory education and narrative writing based on the network platform can promote the development of professionalism, empathy and humanistic care ability of nursing undergraduates.
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- Mengxin Xue
- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Guangling College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Keebler JR, Lazzara E, Griggs A, Tannenbaum S, Fernandez R, Greilich P, Salas E. Holistic strategy for promoting effective handoffs. BMJ LEADER 2022:leader-2022-000639. [DOI: 10.1136/leader-2022-000639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BackgroundHandoffs are ubiquitous in modern healthcare practice, and they can be a point of resilience and care continuity. However, they are prone to a variety of issues. Handoffs are linked to 80% of serious medical errors and are implicated in one of three malpractice suits. Furthermore, poorly performed handoffs can lead to information loss, duplication of efforts, diagnosis changes and increased mortality.MethodsThis article proposes a holistic approach for healthcare organisations to achieve effective handoffs within their units and departments.ResultsWe examine the organisational considerations (ie, the facets controlled by higher-level leadership) and local drivers (ie, the aspects controlled by the individuals working in the units and providing patient care).ConclusionWe propose advice for leaders to best enact the processes and cultural change necessary to see positive outcomes associated with handoffs and care transitions within their units and hospitals.
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Romero-Martín M, Safont-Montes JC, Robles-Romero JM, Jiménez-Picón N, da Costa EIMT, Gómez-Salgado J. Caring behaviours demonstrated to nursing students in the interpersonal relation with the faculty: A cross sectional study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 119:105612. [PMID: 36306634 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nursing students need to experience caring in their educational environment in order to learn how to care for the patients. OBJECTIVE The present study describes the caring model demonstrated by the faculty to the nursing students through their behaviours, from the perspective of both students and faculty members. DESIGN A cross-sectional, descriptive, observational study was conducted. PARTICIPANTS The sample included 286 students and faculty members. METHODS The Nursing Students' Perceptions of Instructor Caring assessing tool was used to gather the data. RESULTS After analysing 676 questionnaires, it was revealed a moderately high level of caring perceived by the students. The most appreciated dimension was control versus flexibility, reporting a mean value of 82.29 and a confidence interval from 81.14 to 83.44, and the least valued was appreciation of life's meanings, reporting a mean value of 63.90 and a confidence interval from 62.20 to 65.60. The students' perception of the care demonstrated by the faculty was significantly lower than the care that the latter believed to transmit in all dimensions (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The caring perceived by the student was expressed through behaviours that inspired confidence in them, promoted a climate of learning and support, helped them to recognise the meaning of life, showed them flexibility and fostered their professional autonomy. The findings of this study can help to improve nursing education by providing a view of the interpersonal relations that the students established during their training with the faculty.
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, Spain; Safety and Health Postgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Hua W, Fang Q, Lin W, Liu Z, Lu W, Zhu D, Wu Y. The level and influencing factors of graduating nursing students' professional commitment from the perspective of Ecological Systems Theory: A cross-sectional study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 119:105567. [PMID: 36152589 PMCID: PMC9482089 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Increased professional commitment is essential for relieving the nursing workforce shortage, which is exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The professional commitment of graduating nursing students is a powerful predictor of their work commitment. However, limited information is available regarding graduating nursing students' professional commitment. Existing studies investigating nursing students' professional commitment are limited by their lack of theoretical foundation. OBJECTIVES To investigate the level of graduating nursing students' professional commitment and its multilevel influencing factors from the perspective of the Ecological Systems Theory in the early days following the COVID-19 outbreak. DESIGN A descriptive cross-sectional study. SETTING Three educational institutions in Shanghai, China. PARTICIPANTS 513 nursing students who were graduating with an associate or bachelor's degree. METHODS The independent variables were measured by a self-designed questionnaire. The dependent variable professional commitment was measured by the Nursing Professional Commitment Scale. Hierarchical regression analyses, which allowed the independent variables entered in order, were performed to identify the significant predictor variables of the professional commitment and its dimensions. RESULTS The level of professional commitment was 100.15 ± 20.35 (score ranged between 34 and 136). The individual factors (degree, whether had received a scholarship during the past academic years, ΔR2 = 0.142), family factors (parents and siblings' attitudes towards one's majoring in nursing, ΔR2 = 0.153), educational factors (academic faculty's belief in nursing profession, leaders' emphasis on nursing profession, satisfaction with clinical instructors' role modeling, ΔR2 = 0.097), and social factors (reason for majoring in nursing, perceived nurse-patient relationship, ΔR2 = 0.153) were significant predictors of the graduating nursing students' professional commitment (R2 = 47.6 %, F = 32.277, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The graduating nursing students had a moderate level of professional commitment, which needed to be improved. Nursing educators should comprehensively consider various factors to understand the relationship between individuals and environmental systems, and implement targeted interventions to shape the positive professional values of nursing students.
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- Wenzhe Hua
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Nursing, 227 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai 200025, PR China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Nursing, 227 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai 200025, PR China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Nursing, 227 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai 200025, PR China
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- Fudan University School of Nursing, 305 Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200032, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, PR China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Nursing, 227 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai 200025, PR China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Nursing, 227 South Chongqing Road, Shanghai 200025, PR China.
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Voldbjerg SL, Nielsen GN, Klit MO, Larsen KL, Laugesen B. Clinical supervisors' perceptions and use of the fundamentals of care framework in supervision of nursing students. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:4199-4209. [PMID: 35957536 PMCID: PMC9805130 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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AIM To explore clinical supervisors' perceptions and use of the Fundamentals of Care framework in supervising nursing students in clinical placement in hospital settings. DESIGN A qualitative study using focus group interviews. Reported in accordance with Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research. METHODS Twelve clinical nurse supervisors working in medical, surgical or psychiatric wards in hospitals in Denmark participated in four focus groups conducted from September to November 2020. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Clinical supervisor's perceptions and use of the framework are described in three themes: structuring students' clinical learning, supporting tool for learning what nursing care is and developing own supervision practice. CONCLUSION Supervisors perceive the Fundamentals of Care framework positively and use it as a supporting tool to structure and facilitate students' reflection on what nursing is and requires. They perceive that having a shared framework across school and clinical setting contributes to a safe and positive learning environment. Furthermore, using the framework develops their own practice as clinical supervisors.
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- Siri Lygum Voldbjerg
- Clinical Nursing Research UnitAalborg University HospitalAalborgDenmark
- Department of Clinical MedicineAalborg UniversityAalborgDenmark
- Department of Nursing EducationUniversity College North DenmarkAalborgDenmark
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- Department of Quality and Patient SafetyNorth Denmark Regional HospitalAalborgDenmark
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- Clinical Nursing Research UnitAalborg University HospitalAalborgDenmark
- Center for Clinical Guidelines, Department of Clinical MedicineAalborg UniversityAalborgDenmark
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Chiappinotto S, Coppe A, Palese A. What are the reasons for unfinished nursing care as perceived by hospitalized patients? Findings from a qualitative study. Health Expect 2022; 26:256-267. [PMID: 36415161 PMCID: PMC9854295 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Unfinished nursing care (UNC), as the care required by patients that delayed or not delivered, has been investigated mainly from the perspective of nurses, while little is still known from the side of patients. Some studies have involved patients to measure which elements of care are mostly unfinished (e.g., mouth care), whereas a few studies have investigated the reasons for UNC as perceived by them. Their involvement in understanding the reasons for UNC is crucial to advance the knowledge and co-develop possible strategies to prevent or minimize UNC. METHODS This is a descriptive qualitative study performed according to COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research guidelines in 2022. A purposeful sample of Italian hospitalized patients in two medical and two surgical units was involved. A face-to-face semistructured interview was used to merge reasons for UNC. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to merge subthemes and themes as factors leading to UNC according to the experience of patients. RESULTS A total of 23 patients (12 surgical and 11 medical) were involved (12/23 male) with an age average of 66.2 years, educated mainly at secondary school, and with previous hospitalizations (20/23), and dependent on nursing care in daily activities (14/23). Reasons for UNC have been identified at four levels: (1) 'New health-care system priorities' and 'Pre-existing frailty of health-care facilities' were reasons identified at the health-care system level; (2) 'Lack of resources attributed to wards', 'Ineffective ward organization' and 'Leadership' were identified at the unit level; (3) 'Nurses' attitudes and behaviour' were reported at the nurses' level and (4) 'Increased nursing care expectations' were pinpointed at the patient level. CONCLUSION Patients can be involved in identifying UNC, but also in recognizing the underlying reasons. Engaging them in such investigations might broaden our understanding of the phenomenon and the possibility of identifying strategies to minimize and prevent UNC. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Patients from four hospital units (two medical and two surgical) were involved in face-to-face interviews to merge the reasons perceived by them as triggering UNC. All factors (as themes and subthemes) have derived from their words, thus enhancing the evidence available from the side of the patients.
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- Health Care Professionals ServiceAULSS 2 Marca TrevigianaTrevisoItaly
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- Department of Medical SciencesUniversity of UdineUdineItaly
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Mafumo JL, Netshikweta ML. Expectations of learner nurses in sampled clinical areas of the Limpopo province, South Africa. Health SA 2022; 27:2012. [PMID: 36483493 PMCID: PMC9724023 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v27i0.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurse training in South Africa requires placing learner nurses in real-life setting for them to gain practical experience. To complete their training and be competent practitioners, learner nurses must have expectations and aspirations when they go for practice. AIM This study sought to understand learner nurses' expectations at clinical learning areas during placement. SETTING Four clinical learning areas in the Limpopo province were purposely sampled. Tertiary, regional and district hospitals were sampled to obtain information from different levels of care. METHODS A qualitative, descriptive and contextual design was used to explore the expectations of learner nurses during clinical placements. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from various bodies and ethical considerations were ensured. Nonprobability purposive sampling was used, and six focus groups were formed. Each focus group discussion (FGD) had six to eight participants. The FGDs were according to level of study, with the third and fourth levels each having two FGDs because of the number of participants. RESULTS The following three themes emerged: milieu in the clinical learning areas, learning in the clinical areas and self-actualisation. CONCLUSION The clinical learning areas are institutions of promoting learning through practice. They should promote learning and offer support to learners so that learners meet their expectations, which may prevent discouragement and attrition. CONTRIBUTION This study adds to the body of knowledge in nursing education and practice because when students' expectations are met, their training outcome might be positive leading to competent professional nurses.
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- Julia L Mafumo
- Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
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Gassas R, Salem O. Factors affecting nurses' professional values: A comprehensive integrative review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 118:105515. [PMID: 36030580 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Values should inform the care every nurse provides. Professional values equally affect patient care and organizational outcomes. In addition, they aid in forming a basis for moral judgments. The aim of this review is to elucidate the whole spectrum of factors affecting the development of nurses' professional values. DESIGN An integrative review approach was chosen. DATA SOURCE The review included searches in four databases - MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL Plus, ERIC, and Scopus - from January 2015 to November 2021, 572 articles were screened resulting in 35 quantitative and qualitative articles that met the inclusion criteria and passed the critical appraisal. RESULT Five major themes and subthemes emerged from the review: Individual determinants was the first theme. Education was the second theme. Experience was the third theme. The fourth theme was nurses' values perceptions. The final theme dealt with the impact of role models. CONCLUSION Understanding the power of nursing values as an effective influencer of nursing practice is important because nurses' values can ensure high-quality care and strengthen the professional brand.
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- Nursing Administration and Education Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.
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Toro-Tobon D, Thornton S. Awareness, perceptions, and characteristics of internal medicine residents as role models. CLINICAL TEACHER 2022; 19:e13526. [PMID: 36065504 DOI: 10.1111/tct.13526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Role modelling is an essential component of medical education in which trainees incorporate observed characteristics into their personal behaviour and practice style. Data on residents as role models is limited. There are no previous quantitative studies addressing residents as role models from the resident's perspective. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to dissect the awareness, perception, and positive characteristics of internal medicine (IM) residents as role models. METHODS This was a cross sectional study, in which 59 medical students (MS) and 64 IM residents from Medstar Georgetown University Hospital completed a questionnaire on role modelling. Descriptive and comparative analyses between both groups were conducted. FINDINGS Most participants perceived IM residents as role models, but MS were more likely to report that IM residents lack awareness of their role model status. While MS perceived spending more hours with residents, the residents perceived dedicating more of the time spent together to teaching. Most participants denied previous training in role modelling but expressed interest in receiving formal role modelling training. Most participants reported MS behaviours were modified based on their observations of IM residents; however, while most of these behaviours were positive, there were also negative behaviours reported. CONCLUSION There was a discrepancy between perception and awareness of residents as role models. This characterisation of IM residents as role models sets the ground for the design of interventions to increase awareness and create educational interventions aimed to support residents in their teaching role.
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- David Toro-Tobon
- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Létourneau D, Goudreau J, Cara C. Nursing Students and Nurses' Recommendations Aiming at Improving the Development of the Humanistic Caring Competency. Can J Nurs Res 2022; 54:292-303. [PMID: 34704493 PMCID: PMC9379384 DOI: 10.1177/08445621211048987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most nursing education programs prepare their students to embody humanism and caring as it is expected by several regulatory bodies. Ensuring this embodiment in students and nurses remains a challenge because there is a lack of evidence about its progressive development through education and practice. PURPOSE This manuscript provides a description of nursing students' and nurses' recommendations that can foster the development of humanistic caring. METHODS Interpretive phenomenology was selected as the study's methodological approach. Participants (n = 26) were recruited from a French-Canadian university and an affiliated university hospital. Data was collected through individual interviews. Data analysis consisted of an adaptation of Benner's (1994) phenomenological principles that resulted in a five-stage interpretative process. RESULTS The following five themes emerged from the phenomenological analysis of participants' recommendations: 1) pedagogical strategies, 2) educators' approach, 3) considerations in teaching humanistic caring, 4) work overload, and 5) volunteerism and externship. CONCLUSION The findings suggest the existence of a challenge when using mannikins in high-fidelity simulations with the intention of developing humanistic caring. The findings also reaffirm the importance of giving concrete and realistic exemplars of humanistic caring to students in order to prevent them from making "communication" synonymous to "humanization of care".
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Suliman M, Warshawski S. Nursing students' satisfaction with clinical placements: The contribution of role modeling, epistemic authority, and resilience-a cross- sectional study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 115:105404. [PMID: 35598583 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Clinical learning is an essential and irreplaceable component of nursing studies. Satisfaction with clinical placements may improve students' learning outcomes as well as their retention in nursing studies. Satisfaction with clinical placements has mostly been associated with environmental factors. The associations between students' satisfaction with clinical placement and students' resilience, clinical instructors' (CI) epistemic authority and perception as a role model have yet to be fully explored. OBJECTIVE To explore the associations between students' satisfaction with clinical placement and resilience, as well as CI epistemic authority and perception as a role model. DESIGN AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey design with a convenience sample of 131 Israeli nursing students in advanced years of studies, at a large university in central Israel. Data were collected through a self-administered structured questionnaire. RESULTS Strong positive correlations were found between students' satisfaction with the clinical placement and their perception of the CI as an epistemic authority and as a role model. Additionally, strong positive correlations were also found between students' satisfaction with the clinical placements and the three sub-categories included in the perception of their CI as a role model (personal traits, clinical skills, and teaching skills). Resilience and CI's teaching skills explained 75.3% of students' satisfaction with their clinical placement. CONCLUSIONS Nurse educators and CIs should be aware of their significant role in students' professional development and satisfaction with clinical placements. Special attention should be given to the refinement of clinical skills and teaching skills during CI training, along with deeper awareness of one's personal traits. CIs have the potential to be significant professional role models for their students, while enhancing students' resilience and promoting clinical competencies and quality care. These lead to higher student satisfaction and retention in studies as future nurses.
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- Moriya Suliman
- Intensive care unit, Sheba medical center, Tel HaShomer, Israel.
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- Nursing Department, School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
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Allinson MD, Black PE, White SJ. Professional Dilemmas Experienced by Pharmacy Graduates in the United Kingdom When Transitioning to Practice. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION 2022; 86:8643. [PMID: 34507954 PMCID: PMC10159477 DOI: 10.5688/ajpe8643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Objective. For many pharmacy students in the United Kingdom there are few opportunities during undergraduate education to learn, or be exposed to, different ways of dealing with ethical and professional dilemmas in real life practice. This study aimed to explore the experiences of graduates during their pre-registration year and early practice (up to two years post-qualification) on their perceived preparedness to make professional decisions when faced with problems or dilemmas once in practice.Method. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with preregistration trainees and early careers pharmacists (up to two years qualified). Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically using the Framework Approach.Results. Eighteen interviews (nine preregistration trainees and nine qualified pharmacists) were conducted. Four key themes emerged: continued learning in practice, exposure to role-modelling, moral courage, and stress and moral distress.Conclusion. This study found that preregistration trainees and early career pharmacists perceive a need to be challenged and to receive further support and positive role-modelling to help them continue to develop their ethical and professional decision-making skills in the practice setting. The level and quality of support reported was variable, and there was a reliance on informal networks of peer support in many cases. This study suggests a need to raise awareness among preregistration tutors (preceptors) and line managers (supervisors) to improve and increase support in this area.
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- Maria D Allinson
- Keele University, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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- Keele University, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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- Keele University, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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McCloskey R, Keeping-Burke L, Witherspoon R, Cook J, Morris P. Experiences of faculty and staff nurses working with nursing students during clinical placement in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. JBI Evid Synth 2022; 20:1176-1208. [PMID: 34882103 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-21-00033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review was to synthesize evidence on the experiences of faculty and staff nurses working with nursing students in clinical placement in residential aged care facilities. INTRODUCTION Nursing education helps prepare students to provide quality care to older adults. Nursing programs across the globe are championing the integration of content on the care of older adults into their curricula as well as recognizing the value of clinical placements that focus exclusively on this population. Staff nurses who work in residential aged care facilities often work alongside students. In this role, they can support faculty and mentor students. This review explored faculty and staff experiences of nursing student placements in such facilities. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review considered qualitative studies that address the experiences of faculty and staff nurses working with nursing students in residential aged care facilities. Studies published in English from 1995 onward were included. METHODS The literature search was conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, and ERIC. The search for unpublished articles included Proquest Dissertations and Theses and Google searches of the Canadian Nurses Association and American Nurses Association websites. Papers were screened by two reviewers independently against the inclusion criteria. Those meeting the criteria were appraised using the JBI critical appraisal checklist for qualitative research. Key findings from included studies were extracted using a standardized tool and classified as unequivocal, credible, or not supported. This review followed the principles of meta-aggregration in line with the JBI approach. RESULTS Six studies, published between 2001 and 2017, were included in the review. A total of 32 findings were extracted and aggregated into nine categories. From the nine categories, four synthesized findings were developed: i) students enhance the environment, whereby faculty and staff perceive that student presence enhances the residential aged care work and living environment, ii) effort is required by faculty and staff to make the experience work, reflecting a need for faculty and staff to accept and work with negativities, iii) residential aged care facilities provide rich learning experiences, indicating an appreciation for available learning opportunities, and iv) importance of a residential aged care-academic partnership for a collaborative approach in creating positive experiences for faculty and staff working with students in this setting. CONCLUSION Faculty and staff experiences highlight that residential aged care has the potential to provide students with valuable learning experiences, including how to provide comprehensive and quality nursing care to older adults. A lack of resources in residential aged care inspires faculty and staff to be creative in how they work with students. However, working with students can be challenging for faculty who lack interest and expertise in caring for older adults in this setting. Additionally, staff can become frustrated when they perceive that students do not value the learning opportunities that are available or do not appreciate the expertise required to work with older adults. Partnerships between residential aged care facilities and academic programs can ensure that faculty and staff have the support and resources required to optimize the clinical placements for students. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO CRD42020168698.
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- Rose McCloskey
- Department of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
- The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John Collaboration for Evidence-Informed Healthcare: A JBI Centre of Excellence, The University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- Department of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
- The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John Collaboration for Evidence-Informed Healthcare: A JBI Centre of Excellence, The University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John Collaboration for Evidence-Informed Healthcare: A JBI Centre of Excellence, The University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
- UNB Libraries, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
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- Department of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John Collaboration for Evidence-Informed Healthcare: A JBI Centre of Excellence, The University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
- School of Graduate Studies, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada
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Wenzel C, Melrose S, Lane A, Kent-Wilkinson A. Clinical instruction in mental health nursing: students' perceptions of best practices. Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh 2022; 19:ijnes-2021-0147. [PMID: 35436393 DOI: 10.1515/ijnes-2021-0147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Negative clinical educational experiences for student nurses are predictors of negative attitudes and perceptions towards mental health. In clinical education, instructors take on this important role often with little to no formal training. This study explored nursing students' perceptions of instructional best practices in mental health clinical education. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design was used, and 10 Canadian baccalaureate nursing (BN) students were interviewed. These students had completed a six-week practicum on an acute inpatient psychiatric unit in either their second, third or fourth year of study. RESULTS Through thematic analysis, three themes were identified: (1) Students valued feeling prepared at the beginning of the clinical placement. (2) Students felt empowered when instructors encouraged self-direction. (3) Students appreciated positive role modeling by their instructors. CONCLUSIONS Suggestions for clinical teaching strategies are made to mitigate student stress, increase confidence, and address the influence of mental health stigma on learning.
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- Athabasca University, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca, AB, Canada
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- Athabasca University, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca, AB, Canada
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Mei XX, Wang HY, Wu XN, Wu JY, Lu YZ, Ye ZJ. Self-Efficacy and Professional Identity Among Freshmen Nursing Students: A Latent Profile and Moderated Mediation Analysis. Front Psychol 2022; 13:779986. [PMID: 35310284 PMCID: PMC8927723 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.779986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This study was designed to estimate the associations between self-efficacy and professional identity. A total of 1,051 freshmen nursing students (FNSs) from the Be Resilient to Nursing Career (BRNC) program were recruited from four universities between September and November 2020. A latent profile and moderated meditation analysis were performed. Four profiles of self-efficacy were identified and named as Lowest (15.6%), Med-low (45.0%), Med-high (32.7%), and Highest (6.7%). The mediating role of resilience and the moderating effect of role models were also identified. Therefore, self-efficacy, resilience, and role models may be three important factors to professional identity in FNSs and these relationships should be further validated in longitudinal or interventional studies.
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- Xiao Xiao Mei
- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Al-Rawajfah OM, Al Hadid L, Madhavanprabhakaran GK, Francis F, Khalaf A. Predictors of effective clinical teaching - nursing educators' perspective. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:55. [PMID: 35255923 PMCID: PMC8900108 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-00836-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The clinical teaching is the core component of the nursing curriculum, the alarming pandemic rates brought uncertainty to clinical teaching, weighing the safety of patients, students, and faculty, which demanded essential modification in clinical teaching and resulted in challenges in relation to effective response to clinical teaching requirements. This study aimed to assess the effective clinical teaching from the nurse educators' perspective during the remote teaching that followed the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS This study is a national Web-based descriptive study. Participants were recruited from five major Nursing Colleges in Oman. Descriptive and inferential as well as multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. RESULTS A total of 127 nurse educators completed the survey with mean age of 43.9 (SD = 6.9) years. The overall effective clinical teaching score was 54.4 (SD = 10.9) which is considered acceptable, although the nurse educators in Oman reported the highest score on the safety dimension of the effective clinical teaching. Furthermore, females, doctoral prepared nurse educators, and those who acted as preceptors reported higher effective clinical teaching levels compared to their counterparts. The regression analysis showed that age, gender, and attending infection control training are significant predictors of effective clinical teaching. CONCLUSION The paradigm shift in clinical teaching requires adequate measures including identification and appropriate training of clinical instructors and preceptors to meet clinical teaching demands in remote teaching. It is also important to take actions that promote and maintain the safety prioritization in bedside clinical teaching. These measures might positively impact on the nursing education process.
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- O M Al-Rawajfah
- College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 66, Al Khoud, Muscat, Oman
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- Faculty of Nursing, Al Balqa Applied University, P.O. Box 206, Salt, 19117, Jordan
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- College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 66, Al Khoud, Muscat, Oman
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- College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 66, Al Khoud, Muscat, Oman. .,Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Elmetorpsvägen 15, SE-291 88, Kristianstad, Sweden.
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Mafumo JL, Tshililo AR, Luhalima TR. Facilitators of professional socialisation of learners in the clinical learning areas: A qualitative systematic review. Curationis 2022; 45:e1-e11. [PMID: 35261253 PMCID: PMC8905489 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v45i1.2172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Professional socialisation is significant in nursing as it involves immersing learners in the profession so that they adopt the ethical values and conduct of the profession. It is in the clinical learning areas where learners observe and practise those values. The objective of the review was to explore the factors that promote professional socialisation of learners in the clinical learning areas. The problem is the inadequate support for learner nurses in the clinical learning areas. The South African community has lost trust in nurses and that was even acknowledged in the national nursing summit in 2011. Objectives To present a review of the factors that facilitate professional socialisation among undergraduate nursing learners. Method A systematic review was conducted on literature from 2008 to 2018. The literature search focused on factors that facilitate professional socialisation of learner nurses. A search of databases was conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE, Google Scholar and Science Direct. The search focused on literature on professional socialisation of learner nurses published from 2008 to 2018. The search resulted in 3035 articles which were further reduced to 13 after further synthesis. Critical appraisal skills programme was used to assess the quality of the studies. Results Three main themes emerged. Learner factors, factors in the clinical learning areas and interpersonal factors were identified as the factors that facilitate professional socialisation of learners. Conclusion Learners should have self-motivation and be supported and assisted to develop a positive professional identity. The clinical learning environment should have effective communication that fosters learning. Professional nurses should act as exemplary role models so that learners can emulate the conduct and practice. The review brought to light that the professional socialisation of learners is affected by the learner factors, clinical learning areas and personal factors.
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- Julia L Mafumo
- Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou.
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Holt SL, Vivian SR, Brown H. Training and Preparedness of Clinical Coaches for Their Role in Training Student Veterinary Nurses in the United Kingdom: An Exploratory Inquiry. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 49:109-117. [PMID: 33657339 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2020-0100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The experience that student veterinary nurses (SVNs) have in the clinical learning environment can be greatly influenced by the clinical coach (CC); the supervisory relationship will affect student retention and clinical competency. To support a positive student experience, the training and development of CCs must be critically reviewed and regularly updated. This research aimed to ascertain the current CC training undertaken and the preparedness of CCs for their role in training SVNs. We used a prospective cross-sectional study design. An online survey was distributed over 4 weeks to CCs across the United Kingdom representing a range of educational institutions, and it generated 80 responses. Prior to undertaking their initial CC training, CCs had been qualified practitioners for a median of 2.2 years (IQR = 4.16y). CCs stated they needed more course content during their training regarding student teaching and pastoral support, more support from associated institutions, and there was a call for a longer training period leading to a formal qualification. Providing CC training with broader course content and some level of evaluation should be considered to develop and assess the non-clinical skills that are vital to the role.
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Matahela VE, Van Rensburg GH. Self-Leadership Practices of Nurse Educators at South African Nursing Education Institutions. Open Nurs J 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1874434602115010422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background:
Self-leadership has emerged as a leadership style that could be used to achieve successful performance for individuals and organisations, including higher education institutions. It is, however, not known how nurse educators perceive their self-leadership practices.
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To describe the self-leadership practices of nurse educators at nursing education institutions.
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This article reports the quantitative phase of a broader exploratory, descriptive, sequential mixed-method design study conducted with conveniently selected nurse educators (n=265) in two provinces in South Africa. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.
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Constructs found to be valid for self-leadership practices were autonomy-supportive environment, continuing professional development, role modelling, and shared leadership. Respondents perceived themselves to be engaged in self-leadership practices. The Cronbach alpha coefficient indicated the internal consistency of the constructs.
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Educational institutions should create environments that support autonomy and role modelling to facilitate the engagement of nurse educators in self-leadership practices.
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Halimah H, Rachmawaty R, Fadilah N, Musmulyono M. Preceptorship and its effect on the clinical performance of nursing students. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2021.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Wang L, Yu P. Impact of exemplar education program on the professional commitment of nursing students: A quasi-experimental study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 107:105118. [PMID: 34507259 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND High attrition rate and nursing workforce shortage have been a prevailing world challenge. Professional commitment is a known key factor for attracting and retaining the nursing workforce. OBJECTIVE To design, implement and evaluate the impact of a one-week structured education program, underpinned by the exemplar education strategy, on the professional commitment of undergraduate nursing students. DESIGN A quasi-experimental study was designed with pre- and post-intervention measurements. The intervention was a structured, four module education program underpinned by the exemplar education strategy. SETTING Department of Nursing, Qianjiang College, Hangzhou Normal University, Zhejiang, China. PARTICIPANTS 152 third-year nursing students who attended the education program and consented to participate were enrolled in the research. METHODS The intervention, the education program, was delivered over 16 h in one week of an 18-week semester. It was sequenced in four modules: expert lectures (3 h each), visiting a hospital (3 h), alumni salon (3 h), and submitting a reflection report (4 h). Professional commitment was measured by the Nursing Professional Commitment Scale (NPCS) administered both pre- and post-intervention. RESULTS The total professional commitment measurement score was significantly improved after the intervention. There were statistically significant differences before and after intervention in the four dimensions of professional commitment, namely, belief in goals and values, willingness to make an effort, desire to stay in the profession, and intrinsic positive value of work. CONCLUSION The one-week professional education program underpinned by the exemplar education strategy effectively improved the level of professional commitment of the undergraduate nursing students. The program can be transferred into the curriculum to improve nursing students' professional commitment. The methodology can be applied in other aspects of nursing professional development.
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- Liqi Wang
- Nursing Department, Qianjiang College, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Centre for Digital Transformation, School of Computing and Information Technology, Universtiy of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
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Gill Meeley N. Undergraduate student nurses' experiences of their community placements. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 106:105054. [PMID: 34329964 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Community nursing placements play an increasingly important part in the undergraduate nursing students learning experience as a greater proportion of health care delivery is set to migrate to community care settings. Therefore, nursing education programmes and health services must ensure that student nurses are exposed to high quality community placements that provide suitable learning experiences for students to acquire the skills and knowledge required for the health service of the future. OBJECTIVES This qualitative evidence synthesis examines undergraduate nursing students' experiences of community nursing placements from 1996 to date. DESIGN Qualitative Evidence Synthesis, Thematic synthesis. DATA SOURCES CINHAL, EMBASE, ProQuest, Medline, Embase, Scopus, Psycinfo. REVIEW METHODS A systematic search across electronic databases was carried out to identify all available existing evidence relevant to the search question. Data was extracted and synthesised through thematic synthesis to identify and interpret emerging themes. RESULTS Six qualitative studies were included in the data, from these three themes were identified. The first of these highlighted the important influence of the community nursing teams and mentor on the students' placement experience. The second theme highlights the students' professional development as a result of their community placements and finally the third theme explores the students' perceptions of the essence of caring in the community. CONCLUSION The community provides valuable learning experiences of nursing from an alternative perspective, enhancing professional development and understanding of the nurse patient relationship. Mentorship and inclusion in teams are key factors that influence students' experiences and this working environment is useful for teaching about holistic care that is person and family centered. Role modeling is enhanced by the pace and proximity of the mentoring relationship.
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Jack K, Levett-Jones T, Ylonen A, Ion R, Pich J, Fulton R, Hamshire C. "Feel the fear and do it anyway" … nursing students' experiences of confronting poor practice. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 56:103196. [PMID: 34534726 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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AIM The two aims of this study were, first, to explore nursing students' experiences and perspectives of reporting poor care and second, examine the process by which they raised concerns. BACKGROUND The nursing literature is replete with studies which explore nursing students' experiences of clinical placement. However only a small number explore students experiences of challenging poor care and how this is enacted in the practice setting. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Fourteen nursing students from undergraduate pre-registration nursing programs across three universities, two in the United Kingdom (UK) and one in Australia. DESIGN AND ANALYSIS This paper reports findings from narrative interviews about students' clinical experiences of reporting poor care. Data were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using a constant comparison approach. Emerging themes were identified, discussed and verified by the researchers. RESULTS Four montages from the narratives highlight the overarching themes: bullying, patient advocacy, lack of empathy and poor care. They demonstrate how, driven by an ethical imperative, students speak up when they witness poor care despite the difficulties of doing so: in some cases, the students in this study were prepared to continue speaking out even when initial concerns were dismissed. CONCLUSION Both practice and university teams have a responsibility to support students' development as ethical and courageous practitioners, able to recognize when care falls below an acceptable standard.
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- Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Brooks Building, Birley Campus, 53 Bonsall Street, Manchester M15 6GX, UK.
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- University of the West of Scotland, UK
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- Faculty Head of Education, Faculty of Health, Psychology & Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
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Practices and Barriers towards Physical Assessment among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units: Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:5524676. [PMID: 34337020 PMCID: PMC8294977 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5524676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background In the intensive care units, patients need special consideration and monitor frequently with appropriate physical assessment skills. Nurses working in the intensive care units play a fundamental role in detecting patients at risk of deterioration through ongoing assessment and action in response to changing health status. Most of the nursing activities were poorly assessed in low-income countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the nurses' practice and barriers to physical assessment among critically ill patients in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted at Amhara regional state referral hospitals from March to September 2019. A total of 299 nurses working in the intensive care units were recruited through the convenience sampling method. A 30-item physical assessment practice and 36-item barriers to nurses' use of the physical assessment scale inventory were used. The linear regression analysis model was fitted, and the adjusted unstandardized beta (β) coefficient with a 95% confidence interval was used. A p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The mean score of the nurses' practice towards physical assessment among critically ill patients was 101.26 ± 24.99. Greater perceived reliance on others and technology (β = −0.78, 95% CI (-1.07, -0.48)), ward culture (β = −0.48, 95% CI (-0.85, -0.11)), specialty area (β = −1.46, 95% CI (-2.01, -0.90)), lack of nursing role model (β = −0.54, 95% CI (-1.06, -0.02)), being unmarried (β = −6.10, 95% CI (1.75, 10.46)), taken training (β = 11.53, 95% CI (6.34, 16.72)), and knowledge score (β = 2.81, 95% CI (2.00, 3.63)) were the factors significantly associated with the nurses' practice score towards physical assessment. Reliance on others and technology towards physical assessment practice was the most important barrier followed by ward culture and specialty area. Conclusion Nurses working in the intensive care units had a good practice towards physical assessment among critically ill patients. Hence, to increase the practice towards physical assessment in intensive care settings, especially for married nurses, experienced critical care nurses, and specialist professionals, practice support training, modifying ward environment, and educational support care are recommended.
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Coventry TH, Russell KP. Clinical sympathy - A mixed method study of the relationship between the clinical nurse educator and the graduate nurse. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 55:103150. [PMID: 34293705 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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AIM/OBJECTIVE This paper sought to investigate the influence of the supernumerary clinical nurse educator role on the newly qualified graduate nurses' professional development and successful transition to competent and confident practitioners in the acute care hospital environment. BACKGROUND The novice nurses learning in the inpatient clinical environment is affected by increasing patient acuity, complex conditions and organisational expectations. The supernumerary clinical nurse educator is uniquely positioned to prioritise these nurses' education through protected and available time to support adaption in the workplace culture and retention in the organisation. DESIGN A convergent mixed methods design was used to investigate the relationship between the supernumerary clinical nurse educator role through the opinions and experiences of the graduate nurse. METHODS Data were collected in February - July 2015 from graduate nurses from three hospital sites in a healthcare organisation in Western Australia. The research used online questionnaires (n = 39) and face to face interviews (n = 10). Analysis of quantitative data used descriptive statistics and qualitative data used thematic analysis. RESULTS Four main themes were identified. These were: acknowledges new and challenging experiences, available to provide constructive responses, sympathises with anxiety and missing in action. CONCLUSION The graduate registered nurses perceived that clinical sympathy provided by the clinical nurse educator was essential to their new role of frontline nurses influencing their delivery of quality patient care and as a practical solution to champion the graduate nurses' longevity in the future nursing workforce.
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- Tracey H Coventry
- School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Henry Street, Fremantle 6160, Western Australia, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Henry Street, Fremantle 6160, Western Australia, Australia
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Teresa-Morales C, González-Sanz JD, Rodríguez-Pérez M. Components of the nursing role as perceived by first-year nursing students. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 102:104906. [PMID: 33892265 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Identifying and acquiring the nursing role is key to the development of nurses' professional identity. Understanding nursing students' perceptions in this regard will enable nursing educators to choose teaching strategies that lead to positive development of their students' professional identity. OBJECTIVES To describe how nursing students perceive the different components of the nursing role at the beginning of the nursing degree. DESIGN Cross-sectional, descriptive, observational study. PARTICIPANTS/SETTINGS 106 first-year nursing students at the University of Huelva, Spain. METHODS Data on social and academic variables and variables relating to the instrumental and expressive roles were collected via an adapted, pilot-tested questionnaire assessed by experts. RESULTS For participants, caregiving is the core of the nursing role in the clinical setting, including both technical execution and patient care aspects. They highlighted the disease prevention, health promotion, restoration, and education profiles of nurses rather than their teaching, professional, and technical profiles. They were acquainted with the concept of postgraduate professional development, but were unaware of the academic pathways leading to it. They considered nurses to be decision-makers, who are nevertheless subordinate to doctors. CONCLUSIONS Students did not consider nursing to be an autonomous profession, although they highlighted its decision-making capacity. They placed greater emphasis on the traditional profile of primary care nurses than on their technical profile, and were able to identify the members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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Su JJ, Paguio JT, Masika GM, Wang M, Redding SR. Learning compassionate care: Experiences of nursing students. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 53:103092. [PMID: 34049091 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Compassion is a core value of the nursing profession which enables nurses to empathize with and help alleviate patient suffering. Literature increasingly reports a lack of compassion in patient care by students and junior nurses; empirical knowledge regarding experiences of compassionate care among nursing students remains understudied. Student experiences in the clinical setting may influence their development of compassion competencies. This study explored the experiences of baccalaureate nursing students in gaining competencies to deliver compassionate care during their clinical practice year. A descriptive qualitative study using semi-structured in-depth interviews was conducted. Thematic analysis was employed, generating six themes. The first three themes depict positive aspects of compassion development, including 'gaining patient acceptance,' 'motivation for professional growth,' and 'establishing an emotional bond with patients.' On the other hand, the other three themes capture the barriers to compassionate care, 'distrust,' 'fear of harm due to violence,' and 'heavy workload.' The positive and negative experiences shared by students indicate that hospital and nursing administrators need to foster a positive practice environment and nursing instructors should become role models to encourage compassionate care.
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- Jing Jing Su
- World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Department of Health and Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University Nanfang College, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Morey S, Magnusson C, Steven A. Exploration of student nurses' experiences in practice of patient safety events, reporting and patient involvement. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 100:104831. [PMID: 33676347 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION Qualified and student nurses remain at the forefront of dealing with, and reporting, patient safety events or incidents. There has been limited exploration of whether and how the patient's perspective is represented by staff or student nurses using formal reporting systems. OBJECTIVES The overall aim of the study was to explore the student nurses' experiences in practice of patient safety events they were themselves directly or indirectly involved in. This specifically explored the subsequent reporting and inclusion of the patient perspectives that may or may not have taken place. DESIGN A qualitative approach to this research was selected using the principles of thematic analysis to analyse data gathered from focus groups of student nurses across all year groups. SETTING Three universities participated in the study located in the north east, south east and east of England. PARTICIPANTS Student nurses from across the year groups attended focus groups. METHODS Following ethical approval and informed consent, participants took part in focus groups within each university setting. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Three themes were identified: the benefit of reporting and patient involvement, the barriers experienced by the students in reporting and the support needed to ensure they do the right thing in practice. CONCLUSION Learning for students from patient safety incidents is important and seeking patients' views and perceptions adds to the learning experience. There are however challenges for the student in practice in both reporting and patient involvement. Resources are needed that follow and feed into the student learning alongside a workforce that see the benefit of learning from those we care for.
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- Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, Coach Lane, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE77TR, United Kingdom.
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- University of Surrey, Stag Hill University Campus, Guildford. GU27XH, United Kingdom.
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- Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, Coach Lane, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE77TR, United Kingdom.
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Zhang F, Zuo Q, Cheng J, Li Z, Zhu L, Li Y, Xuan L, Zhou Y, Jiang X. Professional Identity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Nurses in China. Am J Crit Care 2021; 30:203-211. [PMID: 33768231 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2021245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Emergency and intensive care unit nurses are the main workforce fighting against COVID-19. Their professional identity may affect whether they can actively participate and be competent in care tasks during the pandemic. OBJECTIVE To examine the level of and changes in professional identity of Chinese emergency and intensive care unit nurses as the COVID-19 pandemic builds. METHODS A cross-sectional survey composed of the Professional Identity Scale for Nurses plus 2 open-ended questions was administered to Chinese emergency and intensive care unit nurses through an online questionnaire. RESULTS Emergency and intensive care unit nurses had a medium level of professional identity. Participants' total and item mean scores in 5 professional identity dimensions were higher than the professional identity norm established by Liu (P < .001). The greatest mean item score difference was in the dimension of professional identity evaluation (3.57 vs 2.88, P < .001). When asked about their feelings witnessing the COVID-19 situation and their feelings about participating in frontline work, 68.9% and 83.9%, respectively, reported positive changes in their professional identity. CONCLUSIONS The professional identity of emergency and intensive care unit nurses greatly improved during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding may be attributed to more public attention and recognition of nurses' value, nurses' professional fulfillment, and nurses' feelings of being supported, motivated, respected, and valued.
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- Feifei Zhang is a PhD candidate, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, and a lecturer, School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Qiantao Zuo is MSN candidate, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Jingxia Cheng is MSN candidate, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Zhuyue Li is a PhD candidate, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Longling Zhu is MSN candidate, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Yingying Li is MSN candidate, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Lijuan Xuan is MSN candidate, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Yu Zhou is MSN candidate, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Xiaolian Jiang is a professor, West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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Ness V, Currie K, Reilly J, McAloney-Kocaman K, Price L. Factors associated with independent nurse prescribers' antibiotic prescribing practice: a mixed-methods study using the Reasoned Action Approach. J Hosp Infect 2021; 113:22-29. [PMID: 33864894 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of nurse prescribers is increasing, yet little evidence exists about their antibiotic prescribing behaviour. AIM To measure nurse independent prescribers' (NIPs) intention to manage patients, presenting with an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) for the first time, without prescribing an antibiotic and to examine the determinants of this behaviour. METHODS This was a mixed-method study using the Reasoned Action Approach (RAA). Content analysis of data from 27 telephone interviews with NIPs informed the development of a questionnaire which was tested for validity and reliability and used in a national survey of NIPs across Scotland. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was carried out to determine intention to manage patients without prescribing an antibiotic and the significant influences on this intention. FINDINGS From 184 participants it was found that NIPs intended to manage patients, presenting with a URTI for the first time, without prescribing an antibiotic. Key determinants were perceived norm, perceived behavioural control, and moral norm. Significant beliefs were positive social influence from other non-medical prescribers (P = 0.007) and nurse prescribers (P = 0.045), the enablers of prescriber experience and confidence (P ≤ 0.001), and the barrier of pressure from patients/carers (P = 0.010). CONCLUSION The findings provide reassurance that NIPs intend to prescribe appropriately. The identification of nurse-specific barriers and enablers to this intention should be acknowledged and targeted in future interventions to manage this behaviour.
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- Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
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- Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK; NHS National Services Scotland, Glasgow, UK
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- Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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Tong R, Brewer M, Flavell H, Roberts LD. Facilitating interprofessional identity development in healthcare students through dedicated interprofessional placements. J Interprof Care 2021:1-9. [PMID: 33784926 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2021.1883564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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There is a growing body of research evidencing the benefits of dedicated interprofessional placements in preparing healthcare students for interprofessional practice. However, little is known about if and how students develop their interprofessional identity during interprofessional placements. This study addresses this knowledge gap by exploring final-year students' interprofessional identity development during dedicated interprofessional placement(s). Thirty-eight students from five health professions were interviewed and data analyzed inductively to identify themes. Participants also drew images representing their perceptions of interprofessional identity and its relationship to professional identity as part of the data collection. The themes showed participants progressed from conceptualizing interprofessional identity as a requirement of the placement at the start of the placement, toward internalizing an interprofessional identity by the end of their placement. Context influences interprofessional identity salience. A commitment from healthcare professionals to model interprofessional practice, combined with explicitly facilitating interprofessional identity development, is recommended to facilitate continued interprofessional identity development in different contexts post placement.
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- School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Nes AAG, Steindal SA, Larsen MH, Heer HC, Lærum-Onsager E, Gjevjon ER. Technological literacy in nursing education: A scoping review. J Prof Nurs 2021; 37:320-334. [PMID: 33867086 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nurses are the key professionals in the introduction, implementation, and use of technology in clinical practice. A lack of technical expertise and technological understanding poses a challenge to the quality of health services and possibly to the safety, dignity, and quality of life of patients. Therefore, possessing technological literacy upon completing nursing baccalaureate studies is essential. However, no previous scoping review has mapped the existing studies of technological literacy in nursing education. OBJECTIVES To map and assess the published studies on technological literacy in nursing education and to identify how educational institutions operationalize, teach, measure, and maintain students' technological literacy throughout their educational programs. DESIGN A scoping review was conducted using the methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley. The reporting was guided by the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews. METHODS A comprehensive systematic search of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, ERIC, and CINAHL was performed for studies published from January 2008 through March 2020. Two authors independently assessed eligibility and extracted data. The reference lists of the included studies were also examined. RESULTS The review included 28 papers from 27 studies. Three thematic groupings with their respective subgroups were identified among the included papers: 1) the acquisition (simulated electronic documentation, diversified learning methods, and evaluation learning focus), 2) the measurement (digital/computer literacy/competence, nursing informatics competence, technology acceptance, and students' interests and preferences in technology), and 3) the maintenance (follow-up evaluation) of technological knowledge and skills. CONCLUSIONS Pedagogical models designed to teach an entire process for the acquisition, measurement, and maintenance of technological literacy are lacking. Studies are needed that bring technological competencies to a higher level, including problem-solving and critical thinking. Educators' competencies should be enhanced. Educational institutions need to ensure the readiness of future nurses for a technology-enriched environment by providing the necessary knowledge in technological literacy. "TWEETABLE ABSTRACT": Due to the importance of technological literacy to the nursing profession, educational institutions must ensure that it is taught to nursing students.
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Midwifery students’ perspectives on how role models contribute to becoming a midwife: A qualitative study. Women Birth 2020; 33:433-439. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2019.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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