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Mitchell G, Rainey D, Healy M, Anderson T, Stark P, Kalu FA, Monaghan C, Linden MA. Employing a serious game intervention to promote adolescent school children's perceptions of nursing and midwifery professions. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:372. [PMID: 38831364 PMCID: PMC11145870 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-02045-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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AIM To test a serious game intervention about nursing and midwifery perceptions among adolescent school children. BACKGROUND Nursing and midwifery professions face challenges in recruitment, with persistent gender stereotypes and a lack of clarity regarding the roles contributing to this issue. This study addresses the need for innovative approaches to reshape perceptions and encourage career exploration in adolescent school children. DESIGN Employing a pre/post-test design, this study involved 137 post-primary students aged sixteen or seventeen in the United Kingdom. METHODS Data collection occurred between November 2022 to April 2023, involving three post-primary schools. Participants engaged with a digital serious game designed to address misconceptions and promote a more accurate understanding of nursing and midwifery. Participants completed pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, including an adapted version of the Nursing as a Career Choice Questionnaire. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and independent groups t-tests. RESULTS The serious game intervention resulted in statistically significant improvements in students' perceptions across multiple domains. Overall, participants showed higher mean post-test scores (M = 139.57, SD = 15.10) compared to their mean pre-test score (M = 131.06, SD = 14.73) on the questionnaire. The domains of self-efficacy (p < .001), job prospects (p < .001) and social influences (p < .001) exhibited the most substantial positive changes. Female participants showed higher perceptions than males in pre- and post-tests and students from all-girls schools consistently scored higher than those from all-boys and mixed-gender schools. CONCLUSIONS A serious game about the nursing and midwifery professions appears to be capable of changing perceptions of self-efficacy and job prospects related to nursing and midwifery professions. The study suggests that a serious game intervention may have the potential to change adolescent perceptions of nursing and midwifery professions which may lead to their considering of these when making future career choices.
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- Gary Mitchell
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Park D, Kim D, Park AH. Agendas on Nursing in South Korea Media: Natural Language Processing and Network Analysis of News From 2005 to 2022. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e50518. [PMID: 38393293 PMCID: PMC10988384 DOI: 10.2196/50518] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, Korean society has increasingly recognized the importance of nurses in the context of population aging and infectious disease control. However, nurses still face difficulties with regard to policy activities that are aimed at improving the nursing workforce structure and working environment. Media coverage plays an important role in public awareness of a particular issue and can be an important strategy in policy activities. OBJECTIVE This study analyzed data from 18 years of news coverage on nursing-related issues. The focus of this study was to examine the drivers of the social, local, economic, and political agendas that were emphasized in the media by the analysis of main sources and their quotes. This analysis revealed which nursing media agendas were emphasized (eg, social aspects), neglected (eg, policy aspects), and negotiated. METHODS Descriptive analysis, natural language processing, and semantic network analysis were applied to analyze data collected from 2005 to 2022. BigKinds were used for the collection of data, automatic multi-categorization of news, named entity recognition of news sources, and extraction and topic modeling of quotes. The main news sources were identified by conducting a 1-mode network analysis with SNAnalyzer. The main agendas of nursing-related news coverage were examined through the qualitative analysis of major sources' quotes by section. The common and individual interests of the top-ranked sources were analyzed through a 2-mode network analysis using UCINET. RESULTS In total, 128,339 articles from 54 media outlets on nursing-related issues were analyzed. Descriptive analysis showed that nursing-related news was mainly covered in social (99,868/128,339, 77.82%) and local (48,056/128,339, 48.56%) sections, whereas it was rarely covered in economic (9439/128,339, 7.35%) and political (7301/128,339, 5.69%) sections. Furthermore, 445 sources that had made the top 20 list at least once by year and section were analyzed. Other than "nurse," the main sources for each section were "labor union," "local resident," "government," and "Moon Jae-in." "Nursing Bill" emerged as a common interest among nurses and doctors, although the topic did not garner considerable attention from the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Analyzing quotes showed that nurses were portrayed as heroes, laborers, survivors of abuse, and perpetrators. The economic section focused on employment of youth and women in nursing. In the political section, conflicts between nurses and doctors, which may have caused policy confusion, were highlighted. Policy formulation processes were not adequately reported. Media coverage of the enactment of nursing laws tended to relate to confrontations between political parties. CONCLUSIONS The media plays a crucial role in highlighting various aspects of nursing practice. However, policy formulation processes to solve nursing issues were not adequately reported in South Korea. This study suggests that nurses should secure policy compliance by persuading the public to understand their professional perspectives.
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- Daemin Park
- School of Media & Communication, Sunmoon University, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Home Visit Healthcare Team, Expert Group on Health Promotion for Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Tobacco Control Team, Expert Group on Health Promotion for Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lin S, Chen S, Tu Q, Xu X, Xie S, Yang B, Zhang Q, Chen L. Barriers and facilitators to the formation of professional identity among nursing students: A four-year longitudinal qualitative study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 134:106087. [PMID: 38232627 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106087] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nursing professional identity (NPI) is essential for nurses to develop their nursing profession. It reflects the competencies consistent with the professional practices of nurses and contributes to them providing better healthcare and public health. The formation process of NPI started with undergraduate nursing education and continued throughout the nursing career. OBJECTIVE To explore nursing students' perceptions of facilitators and barriers to the formation of NPI during their study. METHODS A 4-year longitudinal, qualitative research design with yearly semi-structured interviews undertaken from 2019 to 2022. The reflexive thematic analysis methodology was applied for the data analysis. RESULTS Ninety-three nursing students were recruited, joining a group or individual interview. The four-year nursing baccalaureate program revealed a dynamic formation process of NPI: "Outsider of nursing", "Entering the nursing courses", "Building nursing competence", and "Thinking and acting like a nurse". A total of 12 themes were identified to present the barriers and facilitators to the NPI formation at different stages. Specifically, the six barriers include conflict between their ideals and reality, sociocultural stereotypes about nursing, the negative impact of COVID-19, the pre-internship concerns, struggling to meet expectations, and potential danger and discrimination in the healthcare settings. The enablers were: self-motivation and inner belief towards the nursing profession, the power of role models, the improvement of nursing capacity, well integration into the healthcare professional teams, understanding of the clinical environment, and recognition and encouragement from others. CONCLUSIONS The formation of nursing students' NPI is an ever-changing process, with various intrinsic and extrinsic influences during their four-year study. Nursing educators are suggested to prepare and develop students' professional comportment in their theoretical and clinical practice to develop their professional identity as a nurse.
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- Shuanglan Lin
- Nursing College of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia.
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- Nursing College of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Nursing College of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Nursing, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- School of Nursing, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Nursing College of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Gupta S, Garcia-Zamora S, Juarez-Lloclla J, Farina J, Foisy M, Pulido L, Ramos V, Merschon F, Parodi JB, Sanchez ME, Munera A, Piskorz D, Pineiro DJ, Tse G, Lopez-Santi R, Baranchuk A. Violence and aggression against nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. From the emerging leaders program of the Interamerican Society of Cardiology (SIAC). J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:1212-1221. [PMID: 37811667 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15900] [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: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare providers have overcome difficult experiences such as workplace violence. Nurses are particularly vulnerable to workplace violence. The objective of this study was to characterize violence and aggression against nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. METHODS An electronic cross-sectional survey was conducted in 19 Latin American countries to characterize the frequency and type of violent actions against front-line healthcare providers. RESULTS Of the original 3544 respondents, 16% were nurses (n = 567). The mean age was 39.7 ± 9.0 years and 79.6% (n = 2821) were women. In total, 69.8% (n = 2474) worked in public hospitals and 81.1% (n = 2874) reported working regularly with COVID-19 patients. Overall, about 68.6% (n = 2431) of nurses experienced at least one episode of workplace aggression during the pandemic. Nurses experienced weekly aggressions more frequently than other healthcare providers (45.5% versus 38.1%, p < .007). Nurses showed a trend of lower reporting rates against the acts of aggression suffered (p = .076). In addition, nurses were more likely to experience negative cognitive symptoms after aggressive acts (33.4% versus 27.8%, p = .028). However, nurses reported considering changing their work tasks less frequently compared to other healthcare providers after an assault event (p = .005). CONCLUSION Workplace violence has been a frequent problem for all healthcare providers during COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. Nurses were a particularly vulnerable subgroup, with higher rates of aggressions and cognitive symptoms and lower rate of complaints than other healthcare providers who suffered from workplace violence. It is imperative to develop strategies to protect this vulnerable group from aggressions during their tasks.
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- Shyla Gupta
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pneumology, Hospital Italiano, Rosario, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación Cardiovascular Uruguayo Círculo Católico, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Cardiology, Complejo Asistencial Hospital Sotero del Río, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Department of Cardiology, CEMIC, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Sociedad Colombiana de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, Coordinadora SIAC Comunidad, Medellin, Colombia, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Institute of the Rosario British Sanatorium, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China
- Medical Education Unit, Cardiovascular Analytics Group, PowerHealth Limited, Hong Kong, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital Italiano de La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Division of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Korab M, Kilpatrick K, Sarasua I. Exploring Frontline Shelter Staff Perspectives on the Healthcare Needs of Clients Experiencing Homelessness. J Community Health Nurs 2024; 41:30-43. [PMID: 37732740 DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2023.2256307] [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: 09/22/2023]
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PURPOSE To examine healthcare service development needs for persons experiencing homelessness from the perspective of frontline staff at a homeless shelter in Montreal, Quebec. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive design. METHODS Purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews with frontline shelter staff (n = 8), and thematic analysis. FINDINGS Themes included: 1) Challenges meeting healthcare service needs in a shelter environment. 2) Visions for improving healthcare services while accounting for health issues and barriers to care. 3) Participants' own knowledge gaps around health and healthcare services. CONCLUSIONS Future research should emphasize this group's crucial role in homelessness healthcare services development.
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Credland N, Griffin M, Hamilton P, Harness O, McMurray R. The impact of COVID-19 on mental health and well-being in critical care nurses - a longitudinal, qualitative study. Nurs Crit Care 2024; 29:32-39. [PMID: 37198703 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has had both a psychological and physiological effect on the human race. For those working in health care, particularly in critical care, the pandemic has put unprecedented strain on staff. Witnessing suffering during crisis in an organizational setting can be a traumatic experience and critical care nurses often risked, not only their own lives, but their psychological well-being, so that those infected with the virus might have a better chance at survival. AIM The aim of this study was to explore the challenges to mental health and psychological well-being experienced by Critical Care Nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. STUDY DESIGN A longitudinal, qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 54 critical care nurses across 38 hospitals in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Four key themes were identified which represent the challenges faces by critical care nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lack of control, Psychological trauma, Unexpected leadership, Public-political betrayal. CONCLUSIONS While public-political praise may lead to a short-term lift in morale for front line workers; where it is not accompanied by practical support in terms of appropriate equipment, leadership, emotional support and renumeration it is likely to be damaging in the longer term. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study has provided a greater understanding of the factors which affected the well-being and mental health of critical care nurses during a global pandemic.
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- Nicola Credland
- Reader, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, UK
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- Sheffield University Management School, Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK
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- Human Resource Management, Durham University Business School, Durham University, Durham, UK
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- Lecturer in Critical Management and Org Studies, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Graduate School of Healthcare Management (GSM), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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Chen X, Du Y, Shen Z, Qin W, Zhang Y. How the public perceives the "good nurse" in China: A content analysis of national newspapers. J Nurs Scholarsh 2024; 56:164-173. [PMID: 37608546 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Newspapers are a predominant channel through which the Chinese public learns about nurses and the nursing profession. However, little nursing research has been performed in China to investigate the newspaper portrayal of nurses, and how the public perceives the role of nurses in the Chinese context is still an ambiguous phenomenon. This study aimed to clarify the public portrayals of nurses in China, and to analyze whether there are changes over time in news content related to nurses in the national newspapers. DESIGN A content analysis of the newspaper articles citing nurses that have been published since each newspaper was established. METHOD We selected two national daily newspapers as sources to systematically search for articles about nurses from 1949 to 2022. A coding instrument was developed to quantitatively extract the contents of the articles identified. Then, using a mixed methods approach, we analyzed newspaper content to show the roles of nurses presented to the public by the media. RESULTS A total of 317 articles were analyzed. Nurses have been depicted with heterogeneous images in both newspapers with positive wordings and up to 28 types of public images. More than half of the articles portrayed two, three, or more types of images. Among the images of nurses identified, "overworked" appeared the most frequently, followed by "dedicated," "philanthropic and benevolent," and "with a sense of responsibility," and then "technically skilled." By analyzing the image of nurses in both newspapers over time, we found that images related to virtue have largely increased with time, while images about professionalism have decreased. CONCLUSION Nursing continues to be depicted as a virtuous caregiving profession, often forgetting the wide need for knowledge, skill, and expertise required in the occupation. The public image of nurses portrayed in the national newspapers does not accurately match their actual roles. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The public image of nurses portrayed in the national newspapers does not accurately match their actual roles. To actualize a professional role and increase social status of nurses, intentional image management is needed. Nursing schools, nursing associations, and nursing professionals should be more proactive in overcoming the stereotypical image portrayed of them and use the news media as a tool to invite attention from and dialogue with the public about the value of nursing to reframe the public's understanding of the expert role of the professional nurse in health care and to create a new and more professional image for nursing.
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- Xiao Chen
- Department of Nursing, Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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McParland C, Johnston B, Alassoud B, Drummond M, Farnood A, Purba CIH, Seckin M, Thanthong S. Involving patients and the public in nursing PhD projects: practical guidance, potential benefits and points to consider. Nurse Res 2023; 31:21-29. [PMID: 37731298 DOI: 10.7748/nr.2023.e1891] [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: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Funders, academic publishers and governance bodies increasingly require research to involve patients and the public. This also enables nurse researchers to increase the visibility of scholarly nursing roles, which are poorly understood by the public. There are different approaches to involvement, and a wealth of guidance about how it can and should be implemented. Less is known about how it should be done in the context of a nursing PhD. AIM To discuss the experiences of the authors' nursing research group in involving patients and the public in PhD research, reflect on the benefits to be gained from doing so, and highlight considerations for those planning to involve patients and the public in their doctoral research projects. Discussion It is essential to decide in advance of a study who you will involve, how to reach them and why you are involving patients and the public. Some potential benefits of involvement are: more accessible documentation, refined methods and better research outputs created in collaboration with patients and the public. CONCLUSION Patients and the public should be involved in nursing PhD projects. Not only does this improve the quality of the research and raise the profile of nursing research, but it provides the opportunity for students to learn skills that they can develop further throughout their academic careers. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Obtaining high-quality patient and public involvement is an important skill for nurse researchers. The first steps in acquiring this skill should be taken during research training.
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- Chris McParland
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- director of research, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Scotland, and chief nurse research, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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Yavaş G, Özerli AN. The public image of nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. Int Nurs Rev 2023. [PMID: 38051005 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12922] [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: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to assess the public image of the nursing profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the public was not as aware of the significance and indispensability of nursing. However, with the pandemic, the importance of nursing has gained prominence on national and international platforms. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of participants aged 18 and over who were Turkish speakers from seven regions of Turkey. Data were collected between May and July 2021 using an online survey, Image Scale for the Nursing Profession (ISNP), and Personal Information Form. RESULTS Five hundred and two individuals participated in the study. The average ISNP scores of the participants were 150.09 ± 9.62. It was found that participants who had a healthcare-related occupation and were satisfied with the nursing care they received in the hospital had statistically higher ISNP total scores (p = 0.006, p = 0.000), respectively. The study revealed that the value, respect, and trust given to nurses increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION The results suggest a notable enhancement in the public's view of the nursing profession amid the COVID-19 pandemic. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICIES Developing promotional strategies for the nursing profession is crucial to enhance the public perception of the nursing profession. These strategies can help the public better understand and appreciate the nursing profession and the role of nurses in society. This requires the support of nurses, nursing educators, nurse managers, and policymakers.
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- Gamze Yavaş
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Akdeniz University Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Antalya, Turkey
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- Nursing Department Student, Akdeniz University Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Antalya, Turkey
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Zaccagnini M, Bussières A, Kim S, Nugus P, West A, Thomas A. What scholarly practice means to respiratory therapists: An interpretive description study. J Eval Clin Pract 2023; 29:1314-1325. [PMID: 37622229 DOI: 10.1111/jep.13917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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RATIONALE Engagement in scholarly practice has been associated with professional empowerment, role satisfaction and improvements in care delivery and patient outcomes across many healthcare professions. However, in evolving professions like respiratory therapy, scholarly practice is excluded from competency frameworks, resulting in a gap in education and subsequent application of this competency in practice. An exploration of scholarly practice in respiratory therapy may provide insights into evolving professions that face tensions between meeting competency requirements as outlined in frameworks and providing quality healthcare to the populations they serve. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to explore what scholarly practice means, and how it manifests in practice from respiratory therapists' (RTs) perspectives. METHODS We used interpretive description methodology. We purposively sampled participants to obtain varied perspectives of scholarly practice in respiratory therapy. We conducted 26 semistructured interviews with RTs in different roles (clinicians, educators, researchers, leaders and managers) across Canada and analysed the data using inductive analysis. Data collection and analysis proceeded concurrently. RESULTS We developed five main themes: (i) the identity of a scholarly practitioner in RTs; (ii) factors influencing scholarly practice; (iii) one's impression of their professional self-image; (iv) scholarly practice as a vehicle for changing practice and (v) the complex interconnections between knowledges and practices. CONCLUSION Scholarly practice appears to be a multifaceted phenomenon encompassing a wide range of activities and skills including conducting research, reflective practice, application of research to practice, and contributing to the advancement of the profession and healthcare. Scholarly practice is influenced by organisational context and culture, available resources, intrinsic motivation and external political context. We identified similarities between professional identity and the description of the scholarly practitioner, suggesting that these two phenomena may be interconnected. Furthermore, participants believed that scholarly practice could enhance the image, credibility, legitimacy and professionalisation of the profession.
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- Marco Zaccagnini
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Département Chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Institute of Health Sciences Education, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists, St John, New Brunswick, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Ryder M, Connolly M, Furlong E, Magennis B, Wells JSG, Timmins F. Where is Athena?-The dominant male voice on the future of nursing in published editorial debates. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:7929-7931. [PMID: 37743620 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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- Mary Ryder
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health Science, South East Technical University, Waterford, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Lindell Joseph M, Godsey JA, Hayes T, Bagomolny J, Beaudry SJ, Biangone M, Brewington J, Anest P, Godfrey N, Lose D, Martin E, Ollerman S, Siek T, Thompson J, Valiga T. A framework for transforming the professional identity and brand image of All Nurses as Leaders. Nurs Outlook 2023; 71:102051. [PMID: 37804575 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2023.102051] [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: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The professional identity and brand image of nurses as leaders have not kept pace with the roles and scope of contemporary nursing practice. PURPOSE To provide a framework to transform the professional identity and brand image of nursing from a caring discipline to one of leaders. METHODS A Consensus Development Workgroup (CDW) design was used between the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing (ISPIN) and the Institute for Brand Image of Nursing (IBIN) to advance the concept of All Nurses as Leaders across all settings and the public domain. DISCUSSION The goal is to occupy a position in the minds of all stakeholders that differentiates nursing in a manner that is positive, relevant, accurate, desirable, and consistent over time. CONCLUSION Current outcomes are endorsements, evidence-based strategies, and a framework to deconstruct the current brand image and align it with the desired brand image of All Nurses as Leaders.
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- DNP Faculty, University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington, KY
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- Xavier University, William College of Business, Cincinnati, OH
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- WRHA Palliative Care Program, Université de Saint Boniface, Winnipeg, MB
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- University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, San Francisco, CA
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- Clinical and Education Solutions, AMN Healthcare, San Diego, CA
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- Innovative Partnerships and Practice, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS
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- University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, IA
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- Market SVP Patient Care Services/CNO, Baylor St Luke's Medical Center, Houston, TX
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Kim DR, Lee GR. Keyword network analysis of changes in the image of nurses pre- and post-COVID-19 in the media environment. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:7883-7890. [PMID: 37668260 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To analyse and describe the changes in the image of nurses perceived by the public pre- and post-COVID-19 in Korea. BACKGROUND Nurses play an important role in disaster situations such as COVID-19. In such disaster situations, we aim to confirm the image of nurses projected in the mass media and promote the professionalism of nurses through the image of nurses as professionals. DESIGN Qualitative media keyword networks analysis. METHODS To understand the change in the image of nurses pre- and post-COVID-19, the big data program TEXTOM was used to collect data. From 19 January to 31 May 2020, data were set as 'post-COVID-19', and 1 year before 18 January 2020, data were set as 'pre-COVID-19'. The keywords from 9533 articles were refined, frequency analysed and social networks analysed using TEXTOM and MS office excel, and the analysis results were visualised using UCINET 6 and the NetDraw program. RESULTS As for keywords related to nurses pre-COVID-19, those with the most frequent appearance and the highest networking degree in centrality were 'work', 'older adults', 'care', 'time', 'care worker', 'caring labor'. As for keywords related to nurses post-COVID-19, those that appeared most often and had the highest degree of centrality networking were 'COVID-19', 'USA', 'China', 'check', 'patient', 'work'. CONCLUSION This study shows that the public image of nurses has changed more positively after COVID-19 due to the media. Individual nurses and nursing organizations should pay attention to the deficiency in the image of nurses and provide a way to reform the public image of professional nurses. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The effects of global crises such as COVID-19 on nurses were confirmed, and information delivered through the media was an important way to improve the nursing profession.
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- Doo Ree Kim
- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, U1 University, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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Ben Natan M, Abd El Hadi M, Zoubi F. What motivates young Arab Muslim women to choose nursing as a profession: A cross-sectional study. Int Nurs Rev 2023. [PMID: 37908122 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12897] [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: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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AIM This study examines the impact of nurse uniforms, the coronavirus pandemic, and the image of nurses and the nursing profession on the career choice of young Muslim Arab women in nursing, with a focus on policy implications. BACKGROUND The global nursing shortage poses significant challenges, including in Israel. Attracting young Muslim Arab women to nursing careers is vital. Understanding how nurse uniforms, the pandemic, and perceptions of nurses and the nursing profession shape their career decisions can inform policy interventions. METHODS A cross-sectional study utilized digital questionnaires administered to 200 Muslim Arab women aged 20-30 in Israel. The study adhered to the EQUATOR checklist for cross-sectional studies. RESULTS Only 29.2% of participants expressed interest in studying nursing. Findings revealed a positive correlation between the pandemic's impact and intention to pursue nursing. A linear regression analysis shows the impact of the white uniform, the image of nurses, and the image of the profession on the choice of a career in nursing. DISCUSSION The study emphasizes the significance of nurse uniforms, the image of nurses, and the image of the nursing profession in shaping young Muslim Arab women's career choices in nursing. Policy interventions should raise awareness about nursing roles, expand responsibilities, and highlight nurses' contributions to society. CONCLUSION Strategies to attract young Muslim Arab women to nursing careers should address nurse uniforms, the image of nurses, and the image of the nursing profession. IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY Policy interventions should prioritize diversity, promote positive images of nurses and the nursing profession, and raise awareness of nursing roles and contributions among young Muslim Arab women.
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- Merav Ben Natan
- Pat Matthews Academic School of Nursing, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
- Department of Nursing, General Nursing Degree Program, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Steyer School of Health Professions, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pat Matthews Academic School of Nursing, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
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- Pat Matthews Academic School of Nursing, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
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Stadnicka SK, Zarzycka D. Perception of the professional self-image by nurses and midwives. Psychometric adaptation of the Belimage questionnaire. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:412. [PMID: 37907901 PMCID: PMC10617239 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01564-7] [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: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this paper is to present the research results on the perception of the professional self-image by Polish nurses and midwives as well as the psychometric adaptation of the Belimage scale. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to November 2018. The study group consisted of 670 clinical practice nurses and midwives. A diagnostic survey method was applied using the Belimage questionnaire after it obtained acceptable psychometric properties through an adaptation procedure. RESULTS In the group of respondents, the professional image of nurses and midwives is dominated by instrumental skills, documentation and organization of care, and communication skills. There is a statistically significant difference in the image of these two professions in terms of the ability to think and act creatively and critically, as well as innovation and evidence-based practice. The respondents' opinion regarding the perception of their image by themselves and society is statistically significant in each of the analyzed areas. In the professional image created by the public, nurses and midwives recognize that being a nurse/midwife is a vocation-277 (41.3%). However, in terms of their self-image, most nurses and midwives consider their work to be hard-442 (66%) and poorly paid-445 (66.4%). In the psychometric validation process, the Belimage questionnaire retained the original item structure, and the reliability of the subscales assessed with the Cronbach's alpha coefficient ranged from 0.845 to 0.730. CONCLUSIONS The professional image of nurses and midwives varies depending on the profession and the perspective of the assessment in relation to themselves and society. The study showed a particularly unfavorable social image of nurses and midwives, which significantly influences the outlook of nurses and midwives themselves on this issue.
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- Sabina Katarzyna Stadnicka
- Departament of Obstetrics and Ginecology Didactics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Departament of Pediatric Nursing, Ass. Prof, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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González H, Errasti-Ibarrondo B, Iraizoz-Iraizoz A, Choperena A. The image of nursing in the media: A scoping review. Int Nurs Rev 2023; 70:425-443. [PMID: 36877641 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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AIM To systematically review the available evidence from research exploring the image of nurses in the media. BACKGROUND Nurses have historically faced many challenges and have received media attention for such efforts. However, the image of nursing traditionally conveyed by media has failed to represent the real character and a positive image of the nursing profession. REVIEW METHODS For this scoping literature review, a search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Dialnet to identify studies written in English, Spanish or Portuguese from the earliest date in the databases until February 2022. Four authors were involved in a two-stage screening process. Data were subjected to quantitative content analysis. A decade-by-decade analysis was performed to track the evolution of the research. RESULTS Sixty studies were included. The analysis shows (1) an increasing interest in analysing the portrayal of nurses and nursing in media over time, especially from 2000 onwards; (2) a prevailing trend of focusing on one form of media when analysing the portrayal of nurses; (3) qualitative designs as the most frequent method for exploring the image of nursing; and (4) a predominantly negative image conveyed by media. CONCLUSIONS There is a notable body of scientific evidence about the image of nurses and nursing portrayed in media. The interest in analysing media depictions of nursing has a long history. The included studies' samples showed heterogeneity, as they were obtained from different media, periods and countries. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING This scoping review is the first systematic review to provide a comprehensive map of what has been studied thus far regarding media depictions of nursing. It confirms the imperative need for nurses in different settings (academic, assistance or management fields) to maintain a proactive attitude towards addressing images of nursing and ensuring accurate representations.
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- Hildegart González
- Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- IdiSNA Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, George Washington University School of Nursing, Washington, USA
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- Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- IdiSNA Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- IdiSNA Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Spain
- The Marjory Gordon Program for Clinical Reasoning and Knowledge Develpment, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Boston, USA
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Saleh N, Clark N, Bruce A, Moosa-Mitha M. Using Narrative Inquiry to Understand Anti-Muslim Racism in Canadian Nursing. Can J Nurs Res 2023; 55:292-304. [PMID: 36177505 PMCID: PMC10416547 DOI: 10.1177/08445621221129689] [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: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Islamophobia or, anti-Muslim racism, and more specifically, gendered islamophobia targeting Muslim women who wear a hijab is rising globally and is aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, anti-Muslim racism is not well understood in Canadian nursing. PURPOSE This study utilized narrative inquiry to understand anti-Muslim racism through the experiences of nurses who wear a hijab with the goal of putting forward their counter-narrative that disrupts anti-Muslim racism in Canadian nursing. METHODS Narrative inquiry informed by Critical Race Feminism, care ethics, and intersectionality were used to analyze the factors shaping anti-Muslim racism and composite narratives were used to present the results. RESULTS The three composite narratives are: 'This is Who I Am: A Muslim Nurse with a Hijab and an Accent'; 'I Know What is at Play: Unveiling Operating Power Structures and Power Relations'; and 'Rewriting the Narrative: Navigating Power Structures and Power Relations'. These composite narratives constituted the nurses' counter-narrative. They revealed intersections of gendered, racial divisions of labour and religious narratives that shape anti-Muslim racism, as operating power relations in nursing, and how Muslim nurses reclaimed control to resist their racialized stereotypes. CONCLUSION Findings suggest that anti-Muslim racism in nursing operates through multiple intersecting power relations. Using stories can mobilize transformational change so that anti-racist practices, policies, and pedagogy can be embraced.
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- Nasrin Saleh
- School of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Pagnotta A, Antonacci R, Curiale L, Sanzone L, Kapoustina O, Cervantes A, Monaco E, Tsimicalis A. Exploring Novice Nurses' Experiences During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Nurs Educ 2023; 62:461-466. [PMID: 37561900 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20230612-05] [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: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected how nurses learn and prepare for their future careers. This study explored the experiences of college-prepared, novice nurses pursuing a baccalaureate degree during the first wave of the pandemic. METHOD This qualitative descriptive study analyzed students' individual reflective assignments describing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on novice nurses' personal, professional, and educational lives. RESULTS Three themes emerged: (1) emotions generated in the clinical workplace due to the lack of control and the unknown of working as novice nurses during a pandemic; (2) cognitive dissonance of the nursing role regarding novice nurses' moral distress and their growing empowerment within the scope of practice; and (3) a disconcerted image of nursing with contrasting views of nursing from the public's perspective and a disconnect between frontline workers and decision makers. CONCLUSION Novel pedagogical strategies are needed to help novice nurses cope with stress, uncertainty, and role challenges to foster healthy learning in academic and working environments. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(8):461-466.].
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Neumbe IM, Ssenyonga L, Soita DJ, Iramiot JS, Nekaka R. Attitudes and perceptions of undergraduate nursing students towards the nursing profession. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280700. [PMID: 37490484 PMCID: PMC10368257 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nursing students either possess positive or negative attitudes and perceptions about the nursing profession. Their attitudes towards the profession depict the quality of care they will offer to patients upon qualification. This study aimed to determine the attitudes and perceptions of undergraduate nursing students towards their profession. METHODS This equal-status mixed methods study involved a census sample of 165 nursing students from year one to year four in two public universities in Uganda. Attitude Scale for Nursing Profession was used to collect quantitative data in the period between 20/11/2021 and 22/01/2022. Focus group discussions were held to collect qualitative data about the perceptions. RESULTS Majority of the students (81.8%) had positive attitudes towards the nursing profession. There was a significant difference in attitudes based on year of study and entry scheme (R2 = 0.12, F = 2.21, p = 0.01). Nursing was perceived as a poorly remunerated, unpopular profession with bias towards recruitment of lower cadres. CONCLUSION The results of this study showed that the attitudes of undergraduate nursing students towards the nursing profession were positive but their perceptions about the nursing profession were negative. An interventional study is recommended to facilitate a more positive change among nursing students.
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- Irene Mildred Neumbe
- Department of Nursing, Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Nursing, Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, Mbale, Uganda
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Joseph ML, Edmonson C, Godfrey N, Kuhl L, Shaffer F, Owens R, Bickford C, Cusack C, Dickow M, Liebig D, O'Rourke M, Priddy K, Sommer S. A Conceptual Model for Professional Identity in Nursing: An Interdependent Perspective. Nurs Sci Q 2023; 36:143-151. [PMID: 36994960 DOI: 10.1177/08943184221150265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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The purpose of this initiative was to define the development, verification, and evolution of the conceptual model for Professional Identity in Nursing. This action research design occurred over two phases, utilizing observations, a modified Norris process for model development, and focus groups. Analysis consisted of conventional content analysis and the Fawcett method for conceptual model analysis and evaluation. The model was modified, and results are presented based on the model's philosophical underpinnings, content, socialness, and evolution. The model resonates with nurses both in the United States and internationally. The interdependency shown in the model encourages collaboration, accountability, and sustainability within the profession and society.
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- M Lindell Joseph
- Distinguished Scholar in Nursing, Clinical Professor and Director, Health Systems/Administration & MSN/CNL Programs College of Nursing, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Chief Clinical Officer, AMN Health Care, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Professor and Associate Dean, Innovative Partnerships and Programs, School of Nursing, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Associate Professor of Nursing, Viterbo University, Lacrosse, WI, USA
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- President and Chief Executive Officer, CGFNS International, Inc, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Associate Professor, University of North Dakota, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Nursing Practice & Work Environment, American Nurses Association, Silver Springs, MD, USA
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- Executive Director, Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Director of Leadership Development, Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Accreditation & Regulatory Readiness Department, Children Mercy, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- President & CEO, Maria W. O'Rourke & Associates LLC, Larkspur, CA, USA
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- Advisory Council Member, International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing Kansas, City, KS, USA
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- Former Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, ATI Nursing Education, Leawood, KS, USA
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Tazebew C, Mulugeta T, Boka A. Nurse Managers' Involvement in Decision-Making and Associated Factors in Selected Government Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231157992. [PMID: 36844421 PMCID: PMC9944178 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231157992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Introduction In the healthcare system, nurse managers' participation in decision-making was invaluable in preserving cost-effective service and safe patient care. Despite the fact that nurse managers have the power to ensure optimal health care service, their involvement in decision-making has not been well studied. Objectives To assess nurse managers' decision-making involvement and associated factors working in selected governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2021. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 176 nurse managers from government hospitals in Addis Ababa, with a response rate of 168 (95.5%). The total sample size is assigned in proportion. The technique of systematic random sampling was used. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, which was then checked, cleaned, entered into EPI Info version 7.2, and exported to SPSS software version 25 for analysis. In a binary logistic regression model analysis, a p-value < .25 was used as the cut-off point to consider variables as candidates for multivariable analysis. A p-value of .05 was used to determine the predictor variables with a 95% confidence interval. Result The mean age and standard deviation of the 168 respondents were 34.9 ± 4.1 years. More than half, 97 (57.7%), were excluded from general decision-making. Nurse managers in matron positions were 10 times more likely to participate in decision-making than head nurses (AOR = 10.00, 95% CI: 1.14-87.72, p = .038). Nurse managers who received managerial support were five times more likely to participate in good decision-making than nurse managers who did not receive managerial support (AOR = 5.29, 95% CI: 1.208-23.158, p = .027). Nurse managers who received feedback on their decision-making involvement had 7.7 times more good decision-making involvement than those who did not (AOR = 7.70, 95% CI: 2.482-23.911, p = .000). Conclusion According to the findings of the study, the majority of nurse managers were not involved in decision-making.
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- Chalie Tazebew
- Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, College of Health Science, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,Abdissa Boka, School of Nursing and
Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa,
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Wałowska K, Domaradzki J. Superheroes or Super Spreaders? The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Attitudes towards Nurses: A Qualitative Study from Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2912. [PMID: 36833609 PMCID: PMC9957068 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20042912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The social perception of the nursing profession in Poland is profoundly affected by social stereotypes that may discourage young people from entering the profession and lead to prejudice towards nurses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses gained visibility, which caused the social image of nurses to likewise grow. In this study, we explore nurses' experiences with respect to how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the social image of nursing. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with fifteen hospital nurses. Three major themes emerged: (1) social attitudes towards nurses during the pandemic, (2) nurses' perception of the impact of the pandemic on the social image of the nursing profession and (3) the impact of the pandemic on nurses' mental health. Although the pandemic promoted the image of nursing to the general public, nurses were disappointed that in the face of the healthcare crisis and the constant threat, they had to struggle with difficult working conditions and professional, social and economic recognition. This study therefore stresses the duty of policy makers to undertake a systemic approach to improving the organisation of health care and increase nurses' safety by providing them with a safe working environment and prepare them better for the next health crisis.
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- Katarzyna Wałowska
- Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolic Diseases, Internal Medicine and Dietetics, Heliodor Swiecicki Clinical Hospital, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-355 Poznan, Poland
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- Laboratory of Health Sociology and Social Pathology, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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Wałowska K, Domaradzki J. Superheroes or Super Spreaders? The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Attitudes towards Nurses: A Qualitative Study from Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2912. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20042912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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The social perception of the nursing profession in Poland is profoundly affected by social stereotypes that may discourage young people from entering the profession and lead to prejudice towards nurses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses gained visibility, which caused the social image of nurses to likewise grow. In this study, we explore nurses’ experiences with respect to how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the social image of nursing. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with fifteen hospital nurses. Three major themes emerged: (1) social attitudes towards nurses during the pandemic, (2) nurses’ perception of the impact of the pandemic on the social image of the nursing profession and (3) the impact of the pandemic on nurses’ mental health. Although the pandemic promoted the image of nursing to the general public, nurses were disappointed that in the face of the healthcare crisis and the constant threat, they had to struggle with difficult working conditions and professional, social and economic recognition. This study therefore stresses the duty of policy makers to undertake a systemic approach to improving the organisation of health care and increase nurses’ safety by providing them with a safe working environment and prepare them better for the next health crisis.
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- Katarzyna Wałowska
- Department of Gastroenterology, Metabolic Diseases, Internal Medicine and Dietetics, Heliodor Swiecicki Clinical Hospital, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-355 Poznan, Poland
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- Laboratory of Health Sociology and Social Pathology, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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Sayilan AA, Kulakac N. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the professional perception and image of nursing among nurses working in surgical units: An online study. Work 2022; 74:407-414. [PMID: 36314188 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220250] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Understanding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the perception and image of the profession are key factors in nurses' perceptions regarding their roles and their future. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the perception and image of the nursing profession among nurses working in surgical units. METHODS This cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 216 nurses using the random sampling method between 10 and 30 March, 2022. The study data were collected using an information form, the Perception of Nursing Professional Scale (PNPS), and the Scale for the Image of the Nursing Profession. RESULTS The nurses' mean age was 32.53±9.16 years (min 21, max 57) and their mean professional experience was 16.44±9.80 years (min 1, max 44). The mean PNPS score was 73.12±9.46, and the mean Scale for the Image of the Nursing Profession score was 171.11±11.16. Female nurses had significantly higher positive perceptions of nursing levels than male nurses. Gender, having a history of COVID-19, marginalization during the pandemic, and perception of the nursing profession significantly affected image perceptions of nursing at multiple linear regression analysis. These variables explained 43% of the total variance. CONCLUSION Nurses working in surgical units during the COVID-19 pandemic exhibited a good level of professionalism and image perception concerning nursing.
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- Aylin Aydin Sayilan
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kirklareli University, Kirklareli, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gümüşhane University, Gümüşhane, Turkey
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Tokac U, Brysiewicz P, Chipps J. Public perceptions on Twitter of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contemp Nurse 2022; 58:414-423. [PMID: 36370034 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2022.2147850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of social media platforms to convey public opinions and attitudes has exponentially increased over the last decade on topics related to health. In all these social media postings related to the pandemic, specific attention has been focused on healthcare professionals, specifically nurses. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore how the keyword 'nurse' is located in COVID-19 pandemic-related tweets during a selected period of the pandemic in order to assess public perception. METHODS Tweets related to COVID-19 were downloaded from Twitter for the period January 1st, 2020, to November 11th, 2021. Sentiment analysis was used to identify opinions, emotions, and approaches expressed in tweet which included 'nurse', 'COVID-19', and 'pandemic' as either keyword or hashtags. RESULTS A total of 2,440,696 most used unique words in the downloaded 582,399 tweets were included and the sentiment analysis indicated that 24.4% (n = 595,530) of the tweets demonstrated positive sentiment while 14.1% (n = 343,433) of the tweets demonstrated negative sentiment during COVID-19. Within these results, 17% (n = 416,366) of the tweets included positive basic emotion words of trust and 4.9% (n = 120,654) of joy. In terms of negative basic emotion words, 9.9% (n = 241,758) of the tweets included the word fear, 8.3% (n = 202,179) anticipation, 7.9% (n = 193,145) sadness, 5.7% (n = 139,791) anger, 4.2% (n = 103,936) disgust, and 3.6% (n = 88,338) of the tweets included the word surprised. CONCLUSIONS It is encouraging to note that with the advent of major health crises, public perceptions on social media, appears to portray an image of nurses which reflects the professionalism and values of the profession.
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- Umit Tokac
- UMSL College of Nursing, University of Missouri, One University Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63131-4400, USA
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- Discipline of Nursing, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Mazisi Kunene Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4041, South Africa
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Community Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 14 Blanckenberg Road, Belville, Capetown, South Africa
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Conlon D, Raeburn T, Wand T. Cognitive Continuum Theory: Can it contribute to the examination of confidentiality and risk-actuated disclosure decisions of nurses practising in mental health? Nurs Inq 2022; 30:e12520. [PMID: 36065121 DOI: 10.1111/nin.12520] [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: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nurses practising in mental health are faced with challenging decisions concerning confidentiality if a patient is deemed a potential risk to self or others, because releasing pertinent information pertaining to the patient may be necessary to circumvent harm. However, decisions to withhold or disclose confidential information that are inappropriately made may lead to adverse outcomes for stakeholders, including nurses and their patients. Nonetheless, there is a dearth of contemporary research literature to advise nurses in these circumstances. Cognitive Continuum Theory presents a single-system intuitive-analytical approach to examining and understanding nurse cognition, analogous to the recommended single-system approach to decision-making in mental health known as structured clinical judgement. Both approaches incorporate cognitive poles of wholly intuition and analysis and a dynamic continuum characterised by a 'common sense' blending of intuitive and analytical cognition, whereby cues presented to a decision-maker for judgement tasks are weighed and assessed for relevance. Furthermore, Cognitive Continuum Theory promotes the importance of determining pattern recognition and functional relations strategies, which can be used to understand the operationalisation of nurse cognition.
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- Darren Conlon
- Sydney Nursing School Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.,School of Nursing & Midwifery (Sydney), Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, and Health Sciences, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery (Sydney), Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, and Health Sciences, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Nursing School Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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Zamanzadeh V, Purabdollah M, Ghasempour M. Social acceptance of nursing during the coronavirus pandemic: COVID-19 an opportunity to reform the public image of nursing. Nurs Open 2022; 9:2525-2527. [PMID: 35701890 PMCID: PMC9349673 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Vahid Zamanzadeh
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Teresa-Morales C, Rodríguez-Pérez M, Araujo-Hernández M, Feria-Ramírez C. Current Stereotypes Associated with Nursing and Nursing Professionals: An Integrative Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137640. [PMID: 35805296 PMCID: PMC9265497 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nursing and nursing professionals are associated with social stereotypes, which may hinder the profession’s development and future prospects as a scientific discipline. The aim of this study was to identify and describe the stereotypes associated with the nursing profession—students and professionals. Therefore, we carried out an integrative review. The search was conducted using PubMed, WOS, and CINAHL databases, and its search strategy was based on a combination of standardised keywords and natural vocabulary, with a temporal limit between 2016 and 2021. The data extraction and analysis was based on the conceptual framework developed by Whittemore and Knafl. Twenty-seven studies were included in the review, and their results were classified and coded. Two categories emerged, namely, stereotypes relating to the professionals’ gender and stereotypes relating to the profession itself. We concluded that the nursing profession is viewed as female with low skills, social status, salary, academic level and entry requirements, and with little autonomy. Male nurses’ professional competencies and masculinity are questioned, while the work carried out by female nurses is viewed as unprofessional. To reduce these stereotypes and bias we must present the nursing profession as a scientific discipline, developed by both men and women. Specific channels for this awareness-raising work include interventions from universities and the media, and participation in health policies.
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Alharbi M, Kuhn L, Morphet J. The relationship between social media usage by undergraduate nursing students and development of their professional identity: A correlational study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 112:105337. [PMID: 35378417 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105337] [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: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND How nursing students perceive themselves as potential nurses in the future is defined as their nursing professional identity. Many undergraduate nursing students present positive attitudes regarding the use of social media. However, the influence of social media usage by undergraduate nursing students on the development of their professional identity is yet to be determined. OBJECTIVE To determine the relationship between social media usage by undergraduate nursing students and the development of their professional identity. DESIGN Descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study. SETTING(S) Two universities in western Saudi Arabia. PARTICIPANTS Undergraduate nursing students who used social media. METHODS An online questionnaire was designed, and its contents were validated. It was then distributed via a Qualtrics link to students' email addresses and via social media between 4th September 2019 and 28th October 2019. Descriptive analysis including frequencies, percentages, medians, and interquartile ranges were reported. Additionally, a number of non-parametric tests were conducted to investigate the relationships in question. RESULTS In total, 484 questionnaires were included in the analysis. The participants who used social media for educational (p = 0.004), or for professional purposes (p = 0.015) had high scores on the PI scale. The professional identity scores were also positively associated among the participants who followed nurses (p < 0.001), shared their nursing experiences (p < 0.001), and acted as societal educators about the nursing profession (p < 0.001) on social media platforms. CONCLUSIONS Engagement with social media positively influenced undergraduate nursing students in the development of their professional identity. However, it is notable that the pedagogy of nursing education has been slow to adopt social media into nursing curricula. Nursing students require guidance in terms of how to use social media for their professional development.
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- Muna Alharbi
- Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Victoria, Australia; Faculty of Nursing, Umm AlQura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Victoria, Australia; Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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Isobel S, Thomas M. Vicarious trauma and nursing: An integrative review. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2022; 31:247-259. [PMID: 34799962 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Nursing requires empathic engagement, within therapeutic relationships, to ensure the delivery of compassionate care. Empathic engagement with people who have experienced trauma is known to potentially lead to experiences of vicarious trauma occurring in the caregiver. However, relatively little is known about the implications of vicarious trauma for nurses. This integrative review aimed to explore what is known about vicarious trauma and consider its implications for nursing. Twenty-two articles were included in the review, with findings considering how vicarious trauma is conceptualized and applied to nursing in the literature, what implications of vicarious trauma, specific to nursing, are identified in the literature, and what vicarious trauma interventions are identified to apply to nursing. The findings highlight clear articulation of the concept of vicarious trauma and its relevance to nursing, including its pervasive and significant personal and professional effects. Vicarious trauma was identified to be a workplace hazard for nurses working across settings, which also impacts upon organizations. The review highlighted that at individual, team, organizational, and social levels, awareness and preventative approaches are recommended. These approaches require systemic supports that foster individual coping mechanisms, self-care and support networks for nurses, education about vicarious trauma, screening for vicarious trauma, and formalized access to clinical supervision and peer support for all nurses. With increasing awareness of trauma across health care settings, and a move towards the delivery of 'trauma informed care', recognition of vicarious trauma amongst nurses as a likely 'cost' of the delivery of compassionate care to trauma survivors, is essential.
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- Sophie Isobel
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Hales S, Tyler M. Heroism and/as injurious speech: Recognition, precarity, and inequality in health and social care work. GENDER WORK AND ORGANIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/gwao.12832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Stilwell B, Newman C. Nurses Learning to be Powerful Leaders: What Will It Take? Creat Nurs 2022; 28:23-28. [PMID: 35173058 DOI: 10.1891/cn-2021-0062] [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: 11/25/2022]
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The attention of the world has been on nurses in the past two years. Because of the pandemic, they have been applauded and their work featured on national news in many countries. However, nurses were not generally seen at press briefings, nor interviewed as experts on any aspect of pandemic control or treatment. Also in 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the first State of the World's Nursing Report which highlighted present and future global shortages of nurses and called for nurses to be more visible leaders, present at the highest levels where health policy is made. This call was echoed in the WHO Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery published in 2021. This article presents the challenges to nurses being accepted as leaders in the health system, showing the legacy of nursing being a gendered occupation, suggesting a gender-focused analytical framework to address the continuing challenges to women nurses becoming powerful leaders and exploring the need to disrupt the status quo in health systems leadership and nursing to achieve radical and sustainable change.
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Cao H, Chen Y, He X, Song Y, Wang Q, Yang H. Chinese nurses' self-expression media image during COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative media image analysis. Nurs Open 2022; 9:1164-1172. [PMID: 35029042 PMCID: PMC8859088 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim To explore and describe nurses' self‐expression media image during COVID‐19 pandemic in China. Background Nurses play an important role in COVID‐19 pandemic. Although nurses were widely reported by the media, which included praise for nurses and nursing work, the researches on how nurses expressed their self‐images were limited. Design Qualitative media analysis. Methods Qualitative media analysis was conducted from January to April 2020, the researchers collected images and texts of 16 Chinese nurses who take care of COVID‐19 patients. These images and texts were published on WeChat Moments by themselves. After analysed each image and text, researchers identified the denotative and connotative elements in each image and summarized each image in narrative way. Findings This study analysed 219 pictures and 15 short videos of 16 nurses' self‐expression in WeChat moments. In this study, the media image self‐expression of nurses were mostly positive. The images expressed by nurses in this study included care image; hero image; soldier image; female image; hope image and team image. Nurses rarely showed negative images in the media; The negative nurses image were expressed in hidden way, which included exhausted nurses image and fragile nurses image. Moreover, the nurse self‐expression media image emphasized the nursing professionalism, but less showed the nursing connotation. Conclusions The positive media image self‐expression of nurses should be encouraged. Nurse Managers should pay attention to the deficiency of nursing image expression and guide nurses to show the essence and connotation of nursing.
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- Huili Cao
- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Linfen Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University (Linfen people's Hospital), Linfen, China
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- The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Zaccagnini M, Bussières A, Nugus P, West A, Thomas A. Exploring the professionalization of respiratory therapy in Canada. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:129-137. [PMID: 34703877 PMCID: PMC8500402 DOI: 10.29390/cjrt-2021-046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction A recurrent challenge facing respiratory therapists (RTs) is their legitimacy as professionals. RTs are often referred to as technologists, vocationalists, or technicians and must often justify their status as full professionals rather than "professional technicians". There is currently little exploration of what it means to be a profession and the process of professionalization in respiratory therapy. Approach Drawing from sociological theory, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the professionalization of respiratory therapy in Canada using Andrew Abbott's theory, the "system of professions". We will use this theory as a lens to propose areas of consideration for professional development regarding two pervasive themes in the respiratory therapy community, RTs' specialized body of knowledge and professional autonomy. Findings Abstract knowledge is believed to be essential in the evolution from occupation to profession and is valuable to a profession in three ways: it can influence the profession's legitimacy, it can be used for conducting research, and it promotes higher education. RTs possess jurisdictional professional autonomy within Canada. The privilege of self-regulation allows RTs to act according to their knowledge and judgement without direct oversight from other professions. Conclusion Based on Abbott's theoretical position, RTs can rightly justify their position as professionals. However, RTs need to acknowledge that professionalization is a dynamic and continuous process that requires creative changes to innovate within the profession and support future efforts to reinforce their position as professionals. Throughout this paper, we offer suggestions for how RTs can contribute to the ongoing professionalization of respiratory therapy.
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- Marco Zaccagnini
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Département Chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Health Sciences Education, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Institute of Health Sciences Education, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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A pre-experimental pilot study exploring EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation among post-graduate student nurses in Saudi Arabia. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 57:103215. [PMID: 34700260 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103215] [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: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to measure the impact of a dedicated EBP module on the knowledge, skills and capability for EBP of students undertaking the inaugural MSc in Nursing: Advanced Practice programme in the KSA. BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice (EBP) yields multiple benefits for all key stakeholders of healthcare. Key to this are healthcare professionals armed with necessary EBP knowledge and skills. Nurses, the largest professional group in healthcare, can be instrumental in effecting sustained EBP implementation. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) achieving this is hindered by a chronic shortage of nurses and a heavy reliance on expatriate nurses who are often a transient workforce, resulting in a high turnover. The Government of Saudi Arabia 2030 Vision aspires to address the indigenous nurse shortage and the quality of healthcare. In 2017 the inaugural MSc in Nursing: Advanced Practice programme was established in the KSA to prepare Saudi nurses for emerging advanced practice roles. A dedicated EBP module was a core component of the programme. METHODS A pre-experimental pilot study conducted over 18-months collected data from the same participants at three different points. Two validated EBP questionnaires measuring EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation were administered to post-graduate students undertaking the MSc in Nursing: Advanced Practice programme in one Higher Education Institution in the KSA. Descriptive, inferential and correlational statistics were employed to analyse the demographic data, group mean scores and distribution on the EBP scales, as well the correlation between EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation. FINDINGS Findings demonstrated that the educational intervention did improve participants' EBP beliefs and implementation. Participants reported positive beliefs about EBP at all 3 data collection points (M = 57.4 SD = 7.0; M = 62.54 SD = 7.21; M = 55.31 SD = 15.81, respectively). EBP implementation was low prior to undertaking the module but improved thereafter as illustrated across the 3 data collection points (M = 15.14 SD = 11.9; M = 27.64 SD = 14.35; M = 25.9 SD = 20.43). On both measures, higher scores indicate higher EBP beliefs and implementation. CONCLUSION This study established the EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation of a sample of postgraduate nursing students in the KSA. Findings revealed a substantial improvement in both EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation following the EBP module. Findings support the use of a dedicated module to prepare nurses to use EBP and to practice at an advanced level while simultaneously preparing them for leadership roles in healthcare in KSA. In so doing, this will help to advance the healthcare goals of the KSA 2030 vision.
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Zhu P, Wu Q, Liu X, Waidley E, Ji Q, Xu T. Gender Bias and the Lack of Equity in Pandemic Nursing in China: A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910273. [PMID: 34639570 PMCID: PMC8508503 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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There has long been a gender bias in medicine. This qualitative study aims to identify the experience of sexism among frontline female nurses and further explore their expectations and possible strategies to get rid of gender bias. This is a descriptive phenomenological study of 23 female nurses with 11 ± 3.98 years of experience who spent 36 ± 6.50 days at the frontline during the initial COVID-19 outbreak. We employed Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis method to understand the subjective experiences, revealing the following themes: (a) materialization of gender identity; (b) incoordinate relationships; (c) future voice of female nurses. The gender bias experienced by female frontline nurses further challenges their emotional identity and self-identity. Therefore, it is important to require extensive consciousness-raising and policy support to defend female nurses’ rights.
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- Pingting Zhu
- School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Q.W.); (X.L.); (Q.J.); (T.X.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, 136 Jiangyang Middle Road, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Correspondence: (P.Z.); (E.W.)
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- School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Q.W.); (X.L.); (Q.J.); (T.X.)
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- School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Q.W.); (X.L.); (Q.J.); (T.X.)
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- School of Nursing, Linfield University, 2900 NE 132nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, USA
- Correspondence: (P.Z.); (E.W.)
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- School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Q.W.); (X.L.); (Q.J.); (T.X.)
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- School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Q.W.); (X.L.); (Q.J.); (T.X.)
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Gill J, Baker C. The Power of Mass Media and Feminism in the Evolution of Nursing's Image: A Critical Review of the Literature and Implications for Nursing Practice. THE JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMANITIES 2021; 42:371-386. [PMID: 31713004 DOI: 10.1007/s10912-019-09578-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Nursing has evolved, yet media representation has arguably failed to keep up. This work explores why representation has been slow in accurately depicting nurses' responsibilities, impacts on public perceptions and professional identity. A critical realist review was employed as this method enables in-depth exploration into why something exists. A multidisciplinary approach was adopted, drawing from feminist, psychological and sociological theories to provide insightful understanding and recommendations. One main feminist lens has been implemented, using Laura Mulvey's 'Male-Gaze' framework for content analysis of three nurse-related advertisements to explore how the profession's female status influences representation, public perception and how this might impact nursing. Nurse representation has important real-world consequences. It is essential to improve unnecessary negative portrayals and contest ingrained stereotypes as there are costs to public opinion and nursing's self-identity. Nursing's female status has an impact within a male-dominated media industry, with a leisurely approach adopted toward changing representation. Media images become societally ingrained, this reiterates the significance of accurate/positive depictions. Social media is an instant method of communication with the public to combat stereotypes and maintain engagement to provide better understanding of what nurses do.
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- Jasmine Gill
- Royal Derby Hospital, Room 401, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3DT, UK.
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- Royal Derby Hospital, Room 401, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3DT, UK
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Cardoso RJM, Silva FADZ, Graveto JMGN. Associativism in nursing, public communication, and interaction with the media. Rev Bras Enferm 2021; 74:e20200456. [PMID: 34037131 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the processes of producing messages and interacting with the media by professional nursing associations. METHODS Qualitative, descriptive study based on semi-structured interviews with managers of five professional nursing associations in Portugal. The data were subjected to thematic content analysis. RESULTS Regulatory and union associations use public relations services and refer more strategies for interacting with journalists. Professional specialization associations interact less frequently and prefer social media for publishing their messages. Voluntary work and the reduced professionalization of the communication of specialized associations favors a nursing retraction stance towards the media. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS Organizational and cultural factors may help to explain nursing's limited access to the media. The use of renewal, cooperation, and education strategies will help overcome some of the limitations experienced by these associations.
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- Rodrigo José Martins Cardoso
- Universidade do Porto, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar. Porto, Portugal.,Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra. Coimbra, Portugal
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Whitham D, Whitham S, Trowell M, Otter S. Podiatry as a career in the UK - what attracts Generation Z? A qualitative exploration with university and college students. J Foot Ankle Res 2021; 14:33. [PMID: 33863357 PMCID: PMC8052815 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-021-00470-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Training for a career in podiatry is reported to provide graduates with excellent employability, alongside professional autonomy and suitable renumeration. Yet, there has been an ongoing decline in the number of those applying to study the subject. There is limited literature associated with this topic and we sought to explore the factors that attract ‘generation Z’ (those born 1995–2010) to a potential career in podiatry. Method A qualitative design framework underpinned by phenomenological principles used four focus groups over a two-year period to generate data from participants at University and in Further Education. Focus group conversations were led by external facilitator, recorded, independently transcribed verbatim and anonymised prior to thematic analysis. This was followed by external, independent verification of themes. Results Four main themes were determined from the analysis i) a lack of awareness of podiatry; ii) podiatry: accessible course, accessible career; iii) career status; iv) breadth/opportunity of the scope of practice. Both positive and negative experiences were reported and highlighted key gaps in how the attractiveness of a career in podiatry is portrayed. Conclusion The chronic lack of awareness of podiatry as a career clearly needs to be addressed, ideally with more positive role modelling in mainstream and popular media. The career status offered together with the breadth of, and opportunity associated with, the scope of practice should continue to be celebrated. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13047-021-00470-y.
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- D Whitham
- School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton, 49 Darley Rd, Eastbourne, BN20 7UR, UK
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- Gills Farm, London Rd, Battle, London, UK
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- Widening Participation Team, University of Brighton, Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7SP, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton, 49 Darley Rd, Eastbourne, BN20 7UR, UK. .,Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices, University of Brighton, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4AT, UK.
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Zhang Z, Fu W, Tian C, Zhang F, Zhao B, Mao J, Saligan LN. Professional identity of Chinese nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak: A nation-wide cross-sectional study. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 52:103040. [PMID: 33813343 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Practicing in unprecedented working environment and fighting against the COVID-19 crisis influenced the image of nursing in the general population, as well as among nurses themselves. This study aimed to describe the sense of professional identity among Chinese nursing students during the COVID-19 outbreak and to explore the relationship between psychological resilience and the sense of professional identity in this cohort. A nationwide online cross-sectional survey was conducted. Nursing students were recruited from 18 Chinese universities. The 10-item Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC-10) evaluated psychological resilience and professional identity was assessed by the Professional Identity Questionnaire for Nursing Students (PIQNS). A total of 6348 respondents had a moderate level of professional identity to nursing (average PIQNS score at 62.02 ± 12.02). About 86% of respondents attributed the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in elevating the nursing image. Psychological resilience was the strongest contributor to professional identity (β = 0.371, P < 0.001). There was a high level of professional identity among Chinese nursing students during the COVID-19 crisis. Policy support and courses to enhance psychological resilience are critical to sustain professional identity among nursing students.
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- Zeyu Zhang
- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- The Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shengyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
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- National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Ndirangu EW, Sarki AM, Mbekenga C, Edwards G. Professional image of nursing and midwifery in East Africa: an exploratory analysis. BMC Nurs 2021; 20:37. [PMID: 33676509 PMCID: PMC7936462 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-020-00531-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Evidence suggests that there is a negative image of nursing and midwifery that does not promote these professions as attractive career options. Furthermore, there is a paucity of studies documenting how nursing and midwifery is perceived in East Africa and where such studies exist they are country-specific. The aim of this study was to explore views regarding the image of nursing and midwifery among nurses and midwives in three East African countries, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Methods An exploratory descriptive cross-sectional study administered online using Survey Monkey Questionnaires assessed the views and perceptions of nurses and midwives regarding the image of nursing and midwifery professions. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Chi square tests were used to analyse the data. The semi-structured questions were analysed using content analysis. Results A total of 551 participants took part in the study. The majority were females (61.8%), registered nurses/midwives (45.8%), and aged 30–39 years (34.2%). Most of the respondents were from Kenya (39.7%) and Uganda (32.9%). About two-thirds of the nurses and midwives in this study perceived nursing/midwifery as both trusted and respected professions and expressed having a level of control over how their image was portrayed. Conversely, the nurses and midwives were conscious that the public had mixed responses about the nursing/midwifery professions specifically, some members of the public described nurses/midwives as professionals, knowledgeable and caring, others perceived nurses/midwives to be rude, cruel, unkind, lazy, unkempt, and maids. Conclusion This study offers an interesting insight about the image of nursing/midwifery in East Africa. Findings from this study will inform policy makers and educators about key concepts that affect the image of nursing and midwifery in East Africa. The findings will be used to design marketing materials to help improve the image of nursing and midwifery in the region and other African countries. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12912-020-00531-w.
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- Eunice Wambui Ndirangu
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Wangiapalla Road, P.O. Box 39349, Nairobi, 00623, Kenya.,Nursing Council of Kenya, Kilmani, Kabarnet Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi Road, P.O. Box 8842, Kampala, Uganda. .,Family and Youth Health Initiative (FAYOHI), Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Urambo Street, P.O. Box 38129, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi Road, P.O. Box 8842, Kampala, Uganda
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Takada N, Asakura K, Sugiyama S. Developing and validating the Japanese version of professional attitude scale for nurses. Int Nurs Rev 2020; 68:24-33. [PMID: 33047308 PMCID: PMC8247416 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Aim We developed and psychometrically tested the Japanese version of the Professional Attitude Scale for Nurses (PASN‐J). Background Nurses must recognize the importance of their professionalism; therefore, it is critical to quantitatively measure nurses’ professional attitudes. Introduction This instrument validation study was designed to generate an itemized scale and examine its content validity/psychometric testing using a sample of Japanese nurses. Methods Based on a trait approach focusing on the characteristic traits of the nursing profession, a 59‐item draft scale was generated. During November 2017, 2657 nurses from 29 facilities in Japan were surveyed. The questionnaire included demographics, the 59‐item draft scale, and a self‐report scale of nurses’ professional behaviour and nursing practice ability. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, we evaluated the construct, criterion‐related, concurrent, and known‐groups validity, and reliability of the PASN‐J. Results Data from 1716 participants were analysed. The analyses yielded a 38‐item, 3‐factor scale that adequately fit the data. PASN‐J scores were positively correlated with nurses’ professional behaviour and nursing practice ability. Conclusion The 38‐item PASN‐J has good reliability and validity, making it useful for measuring the current condition of nursing professionalism and evaluating nursing education. Implications for Nursing and Health Policy: This scale can evaluate nursing education and promote nurses’ professionalism. The PASN‐J will help identifying the elements of undergraduate nursing education that require further emphasis. Additionally, the PASN‐J could facilitate the development of nursing policies to promote professional development in nurses. Ultimately, evaluating nursing education with the PASN‐J enhances nurses’ professional attitudes and subsequently improves their quality of nursing, nursing efficiency and patient outcomes.
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- N Takada
- Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Sahakyan S, Akopyan K, Petrosyan V. Nurses role, importance and status in Armenia: A mixed method study. J Nurs Manag 2020; 28:1561-1569. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Serine Sahakyan
- Turpanjian School of Public Health American University of Armenia Yerevan Armenia
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- Turpanjian School of Public Health American University of Armenia Yerevan Armenia
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- Turpanjian School of Public Health American University of Armenia Yerevan Armenia
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Stokes-Parish J, Elliott R, Rolls K, Massey D. Angels and Heroes: The Unintended Consequence of the Hero Narrative. J Nurs Scholarsh 2020; 52:462-466. [PMID: 32856396 PMCID: PMC7461164 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Jessica Stokes-Parish
- John Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Health Local Health District, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New South Wales, Australia
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- Translational Research Coordinator, NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Directorate, and Clinical Nurse Specialist, The Malcolm Fisher Intensive Care Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales, Australia
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- Lecturer, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Associate Professor, RN, PhD, School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Queensland, Australia
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Drevdahl DJ, Canales MK. Being a real nurse: A secondary qualitative analysis of how public health nurses rework their work identities. Nurs Inq 2020; 27:e12360. [PMID: 32583919 DOI: 10.1111/nin.12360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Many Western nations are emphasizing the importance of population health across health care delivery organizations and education systems. Despite significant momentum to integrate population health into nursing practice, a parallel effort to examine how these efforts impact practicing nurses' views of their professional role and work identity has not occurred. This secondary qualitative analysis, employing an abductive approach, explored processes public health nurses use in creating and maintaining their work identity through three organizing themes: narrative self-identity, mandated identity, and identity as struggle. The analysis was based on interview data collected from 30 US public health nurses residing in 17 states. 'Being a real nurse' describes public health nurses' efforts to balance a contradictory work identity where at times they are expected to focus on populations and at other times, on individuals. The identity work revealed through this study should be further explicated and specific strategies developed for stabilizing a work identity for public health nurses, as well as for any nurse charged with a population health role.
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Elmorshedy H, AlAmrani A, Hassan MHA, Fayed A, Albrecht SA. Contemporary public image of the nursing profession in Saudi Arabia. BMC Nurs 2020; 19:47. [PMID: 32528229 PMCID: PMC7285542 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-020-00442-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the nursing profession faces significant challenges including; failure to recruit high school students into nursing education, poor nursing identity, and lack of awareness about the nursing profession. The level of community awareness and public image of the nursing profession are critical to recruit and retain students into nursing education, and to improve nurses’ sense of identity. Aim To explore the level of community awareness and public image of the nursing profession in Saudi Arabia. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study with a convenient sample of 502 adults including106 males and 396 females, their mean age was 22.93 ± 6.76 years. Data collected included; socio-cultural data, gender preference in getting nursing care, awareness, and perceived socio-cultural barriers to pursue a nursing career. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. Results Only 32.5% preferred to get nursing care by Saudis. The nursing profession was not viewed as a respected job as 71.5% of participants would be ashamed of having a nurse in their families. The study revealed a low median knowledge score (50.0, IQR: 50.0–66.7)). The study highlighted a number of socio-cultural barriers to pursue a nursing career including; the gender-mixed working environment (35.9%), delayed marriage of female nurses (20.3%), and the negative effect of nursing profession on social life (64.5%). Conclusions Half of the sample had a knowledge score below 50.0 out of 100. This level of poor awareness, in addition to socio-cultural perceived barriers are the main factors contributing to the negative public image of the nursing profession in Saudi Arabia. Understanding these factors could contribute to implementing focused intervention to improve the negative stereotype of the nursing profession among Saudis.
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- Hala Elmorshedy
- College of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box: 84424, Riyadh, 1167 Saudi Arabia.,High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.,King Fahd Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box: 84424, Riyadh, 1167 Saudi Arabia.,High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Lima RS, Silva MAI, Andrade LSD, Góes FDSND, Mello MA, Gonçalves MFC. Construction of professional identity in nursing students: qualitative research from the historical-cultural perspective. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2020; 28:e3284. [PMID: 32520240 PMCID: PMC7282719 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.3820.3284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE to analyze the process of professional identity construction in undergraduate nursing students during their education. METHOD qualitative research, anchored in the Historical-Cultural framework. Twenty-three undergraduate nursing students took part. Data were collected through individual interviews, with a semi-structured script. Thematic Analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS the following four themes were obtained, "The subject in movement to become a nurse: from previous experiences to entering the courses"; "The nursing professor in the construction of the undergraduate's professional identity: a two-way mirror"; "Pedagogical relationship: instrument for constructing the student's professional identity" and "Historical-cultural conditions: space for the construction of the student's professional identity". CONCLUSION the construction of the students' professional identity is limited to the material conditions of existence, translating appropriation to the intrapsychic scope of elements that occur, first, in the inter-psychological space of interactions. Nursing professors can become a paradoxical mirror, with one face to be imitated and the other, which materializes meanings of a model not to be followed. This construction is also influenced by the conditions of professional practice and university education.
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- Rogério Silva Lima
- Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Escola de Enfermagem, Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, PAHO/WHO Colaborating Centre at the Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, PAHO/WHO Colaborating Centre at the Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, PAHO/WHO Colaborating Centre at the Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Centro de Educação e Ciências Humanas, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, PAHO/WHO Colaborating Centre at the Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Squires A, Ojemeni MT, Olson E, Uchanieshvili M. Nursing’s public image in the Republic of Georgia: A qualitative, exploratory study. Nurs Inq 2019; 26:e12295. [DOI: 10.1111/nin.12295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Allison Squires
- Rory Meyers College of Nursing & Research, School of Medicine New York University New York New York
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Hashtags and heroes: perceptions of nursing on Twitter following a high profile nurse arrest. J Prof Nurs 2019; 35:398-404. [PMID: 31519344 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2019.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this research was to extract the perceptions of nursing by analyzing Twitter tweets following a high-profile nurse arrest. BACKGROUND A Utah registered nurse arrest was covered extensively on national and international news programming and social media, including Twitter. METHODS Tweets related to arrest were retrieved and analyzed by text analysis techniques, Latent Dirichlet Allocation models and sentiment analysis. RESULTS 56,931 consisting of 14,150 unique tweets we retrieved. Twelve topics were identified, of which four related to nursing: nurses as protector, protecting the protector, nurses as innocent victim, and nurses as important team member. "Trust" (44.3%) was assigned to the majority of tweets. IMPLICATIONS To our knowledge, this is the first study examining the perceptions of nursing in Tweets. Social media provides a powerful resource to strengthen general perceptions of the nursing profession and has implications for education and outreach.
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