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Griffith MM, Field E, Huang ASE, Shimada T, Battsend M, Housen T, Pamphilon B, Kirk MD. How do field epidemiologists learn? A protocol for a qualitative inquiry into learning in field epidemiology training programmes. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e077690. [PMID: 38238062 PMCID: PMC10806617 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION COVID-19 underscored the importance of field epidemiology training programmes (FETPs) as countries struggled with overwhelming demands. Experts are calling for more field epidemiologists with better training. Since 1951, FETPs have been building public health capacities across the globe, yet explorations of learning in these programmes are lacking. This qualitative study will (1) describe approaches to training field epidemiologists in FETP; (2) describe strategies for learning field epidemiology among FETP trainees and (3) explain the principles and practices aligning training approaches with learning strategies in FETP. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The research design, implementation and interpretation are collaborative efforts with FETP trainers. Data collection will include interviews with FETP trainers and trainees and participant observations of FETP training and learning events in four FETP in the Western Pacific Region. Data analysis will occur in three phases: (1) we will use the constant comparison method of Charmaz's grounded theory during open coding to identify and prioritise categories and properties in the data; (2) during focused coding, we will use constant comparison and Polkinghorne's analysis of narratives, comparing stories of prioritised categories, to fill out properties of those categories and (3) we will use Polkinghorne's narrative analysis to construct narratives that reflect domains of interest, identifying correspondence among Carr and Kemmis's practices, understandings and situations to explain principles and processes of learning in FETP. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION We have obtained the required ethics approvals to conduct this research at The Australian National University (2021/771) and Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare (112206). Data will not be available publicly, but anonymised findings will be shared with FETP for collaborative interpretation. Ultimately, findings and interpretations will appear in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
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- Matthew Myers Griffith
- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Taiwan Field Epidemiology Training Program, Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Field Epidemic Intelligence, Research and Professional Development, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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- Mongolia Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Center for Communicable Diseases, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Education, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Thomas KJ, Yeganeh L, Vlahovich J, Willey SM. Midwifery professional placement: Undergraduate students' experiences with novice and expert preceptors. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 131:105976. [PMID: 37769601 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105976] [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: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND In recent decades, increased midwifery university places have been offered to address midwifery workforce shortages. As a result, more graduate midwives entered the workforce, in turn leading to more midwifery students precepted by novice midwives when on professional placement. It is not known whether this more junior midwifery workforce impacts student experience. AIMS To explore undergraduate midwifery students' experiences with novice and expert midwifery preceptors, and to identify the benefits and challenges of working with novice and expert preceptors, from the perspective of undergraduate student midwives. METHOD This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Nineteen third/fourth-year Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) students attended six focus groups (ranging from 2 to 5 participants). Data were analysed thematically. RESULTS Three overarching themes were identified: 'Building relationships'; 'Teaching and learning'; and 'Improvements to professional placement'. Benefits and challenges existed with both novice and expert preceptors. Importantly, feeling welcomed and receiving critical feedback were identified. CONCLUSION The student/preceptor relationship is based upon feeling welcomed, and relatability, and is developed more easily with novice preceptors. Expert preceptors provide insightful and valuable feedback and are more able to actively teach. Novice preceptors' consolidation of practice can impact student learning opportunities. Including students in decision-making aids development of critical thinking. Allocation practices which address student learning needs will improve the student professional practice experience. Midwifery students benefit from working with midwifery preceptors of all experience levels. Translating the findings from this project into preceptorship training programs for midwives will improve student satisfaction and outcomes.
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- Katrina J Thomas
- Nursing and Midwifery, Peninsula Campus, Monash University, VIC 3199, Australia; Monash Health, Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia.
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Peninsula Campus, Monash University, VIC 3199, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Peninsula Campus, Monash University, VIC 3199, Australia; Monash Health, Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Peninsula Campus, Monash University, VIC 3199, Australia
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Tomagová M, Kohanová D, Žiaková K, Čáp J. Nurses' Perception of Professionalism in Practice: A Review of Qualitative Studies. Nurs Sci Q 2023; 36:387-398. [PMID: 37800707 DOI: 10.1177/08943184231187866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Professionalism is a fundamental concept in nursing and a central aspect of nursing care. The review aimed to synthesize evidence presented in qualitative studies related to the perception of professionalism in nursing practice. Six main analytical themes were generated from primary studies included in the literature review: everyday practice, ethical aspects of nursing care, nurses' identity, nurses' professional growth, achieving autonomy, complexity of relationships. Presented themes are considered key elements of nursing professionalism, are closely interconnected, and support the multidimensional structure of professionalism in nursing. Nursing professionalism means providing high-quality care while upholding the values of integrity, accountability, and respect.
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- Martina Tomagová
- Department of Nursing, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Nursing, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Nursing, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Nursing, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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Noviani W, Chong MC, Tang LY. Socialization in professional reality integration for nursing student transition (SPRINT) to improve professional competence: A quasi-experimental study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13433. [PMID: 36895334 PMCID: PMC9988513 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13433] [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: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Background Professional socialization could support competency achievement and assist the transition phase. It is rare to find quantitative studies examining the effects of professional socialization for nursing students (NS). Objectives To investigate the effects of a socialization in professional reality integration for nursing student transition (SPRINT) to improve the professional competence of undergraduate NS in Indonesia. Design A quasi-experimental study non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test design was conducted using convenience sampling. Participants One hundred twenty NS (60 participants in the experimental group and 60 participants in the control group) from two nursing departments in private universities in Indonesia. Methods The SPRINT educational intervention consisted of professional socialization training using several learning methods and activities. Meanwhile, the control group received conventional socialization. The Nurse Professional Competence short-form (NPC-SF) scale was evaluated prior to the participants' internship program, lasting from 6 to 12 weeks after clinical education in both groups. Results SPRINT intervention significantly increased overall professional competence scores of the experimental groups higher than the control group. By comparing the mean scores in three times measurement, the six competency areas mean score increased significantly for the experimental group while, for the control only three areas of competence increased in twelve week post-test. Conclusion A "SPRINT" as an innovative educational program developed in collaboration with academia, clinical preceptors, could improve professional competence. It is recommended to implement SPRINT program to assist the smooth transition from academic into clinical education.
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- Wulan Noviani
- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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Noviani W, Chong MC, Tang LY. Experiences of socialization in clinical education among Indonesian nursing students: A phenomenology study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 118:105444. [PMID: 35933884 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Professional socialization is an essential process of the nursing profession to internalize the values into behavior, resulting in professional identity. However, research into students' experience of professional socialization in clinical nursing education remains limited. AIM To explore Bachelor nursing students' (NS) experience of professional socialization in clinical education in Indonesia. DESIGN This study used a descriptive phenomenology qualitative approach. Four sessions of focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted with ten final-year NS from five teaching hospitals using the purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi methods and NVivo 12 Plus. RESULTS The analysis identified two themes and four-subthemes in this study. The first theme is the facilitators of the socialization experience, consisting of "being a professional nurse" and "Islamic culture". The second theme hinders the socialization experience, including "inadequacy of socialization" and "nurses' unprofessional behavior." CONCLUSION Bachelor NS experience is challenging in Indonesia in both a positive and negative way, which facilitates or hinders professional socialization. Thus, the role of a nurse educator in establishing a comprehensive professional socialization program for new NS to assist their transition from the academic setting into clinical education needs to be reassessed.
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- Wulan Noviani
- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia; School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, 55183, Yogyakarta Special Province, Indonesia
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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Nilsson K, Brulin C, Grankvist K, Juthberg C. Senior nursing students' reflections on deviations from guideline adherence regarding venous blood specimen collection practice: A qualitative study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 115:105375. [PMID: 35653918 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105375] [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: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Venous blood specimen collection is a common procedure within healthcare and both diagnoses as well as treatment evaluation, are often based on results from these analyses. However, studies among both students and staff have demonstrated suboptimal adherence to venous blood specimen collection practice guidelines which in turn might jeopardize patient safety. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to describe final semester nursing students' experiences of deviations from venous blood specimen collection practice guidelines during clinical training. METHODS This study adopted a qualitative design. Twentysix final (6th) semester nursing students were recruited through purposive sampling at a Swedish university. Data were collected through semi-structured, face-to-face, focus group interviews in September 2015. The transcribed interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS The students' experiences generated two categories; 1) Striving to blend in (subcategories Feeling uncomfortable and Adapting to the prevailing practice culture) and 2) Diminished confidence (subcategories Being confused due to inconsistency and Being uncertain about guideline usefulness) forming the overall theme Being a copycat. CONCLUSION The research concludes that nursing students adapt to the prevailing practice culture encountered during clinical training, often at the expense of guidelines adherence. Since the students are being assessed during clinical training, the eagerness to belong to the team and be well-liked might be stronger than the ambition to follow guidelines. As a consequence, nursing students in clinical training might become copycats by aligning themselves with the prevailing practice culture which in turn might jeopardize adherence with VBSC guideline practice and thereby patient safety. With the ambition to support nursing students' learning in clinical training, facilitators of learning to comprise both students and supervisors need to be further addressed. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT Nursing students adapt to the prevailing venous blood sample collection practice culture and become copycats.
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- Karin Nilsson
- Department of Nursing, Umeå University, S-891 18 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.
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- Department of Medical Biosciences, Clinical Chemistry, Umeå University, S-901 85 Umeå, Sweden.
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Li R, Lou J. Professional Identity Scale for Male Nursing Students Using the Rasch Model and Latent Regression on Gender and Background Variables. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10071317. [PMID: 35885843 PMCID: PMC9322722 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study developed a professional identity (PI) scale and compared the scores of male and female nursing students. Few studies have focused on male nursing students to understand their PI vis-à-vis related background variables relative to female ones. We recruited 384 male nursing students in Taiwan to construct the PI scale based on the Rasch model with 12 items and 3 factors, namely cognitive, emotional, and behavioural identity. The PI scale showed a good model fit in confirmatory factor analysis, with factor loadings ranging from 0.56 to 0.73. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranged from 0.72 to 0.79 for the three subscales and 0.88 for the entire scale. The results of the multiple latent regression analyses showed that male nursing students had higher PI in the total scale and its three factors than did female ones. Having mothers with medical or nursing-related jobs may help promote the cognitive PI of male nursing students. Experiences of caring for family members can help promote PI among female nursing students but not among male ones. Future research should focus on decreasing loss in behavioural PI for both genders after graduation and on reinforcing the association between behavioural PI and interest in nursing among male nursing students.
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- Renhau Li
- Department of Psychology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan;
- Clinical Psychological Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management, Taoyuan 325004, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-3-4117578 (ext. 110)
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Mafumo JL, Tshililo AR, Luhalima TR. Facilitators of professional socialisation of learners in the clinical learning areas: A qualitative systematic review. Curationis 2022; 45:e1-e11. [PMID: 35261253 PMCID: PMC8905489 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v45i1.2172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Professional socialisation is significant in nursing as it involves immersing learners in the profession so that they adopt the ethical values and conduct of the profession. It is in the clinical learning areas where learners observe and practise those values. The objective of the review was to explore the factors that promote professional socialisation of learners in the clinical learning areas. The problem is the inadequate support for learner nurses in the clinical learning areas. The South African community has lost trust in nurses and that was even acknowledged in the national nursing summit in 2011. Objectives To present a review of the factors that facilitate professional socialisation among undergraduate nursing learners. Method A systematic review was conducted on literature from 2008 to 2018. The literature search focused on factors that facilitate professional socialisation of learner nurses. A search of databases was conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE, Google Scholar and Science Direct. The search focused on literature on professional socialisation of learner nurses published from 2008 to 2018. The search resulted in 3035 articles which were further reduced to 13 after further synthesis. Critical appraisal skills programme was used to assess the quality of the studies. Results Three main themes emerged. Learner factors, factors in the clinical learning areas and interpersonal factors were identified as the factors that facilitate professional socialisation of learners. Conclusion Learners should have self-motivation and be supported and assisted to develop a positive professional identity. The clinical learning environment should have effective communication that fosters learning. Professional nurses should act as exemplary role models so that learners can emulate the conduct and practice. The review brought to light that the professional socialisation of learners is affected by the learner factors, clinical learning areas and personal factors.
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- Julia L Mafumo
- Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou.
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Stress Levels and Coping Strategies Among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Greece During Economic Recession. Nurse Educ Pract 2022; 60:103299. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Baek J, Ki J, Ryu J, Smi CK. Relationship between occupational stress, sleep disturbance, and presenteeism of shiftwork nurses. J Nurs Scholarsh 2022; 54:631-638. [PMID: 35084088 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12766] [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: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the relationships between occupational stress, sleep disturbance, and presenteeism in shiftwork nurses in South Korea. DESIGN This cross-sectional study used survey data from 442 shiftwork nurses at two hospitals in South Korea. Data were collected between March 2018 and April 2020. METHODS A self-reported questionnaire was used to assess shiftwork nurses' demographic and job-related information, presenteeism, occupational stress, and sleep disturbance. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression, and the PROCESS macro. FINDINGS The mean presenteeism score was 39.52. Multiple regression analysis revealed that job insecurity, interpersonal conflict, occupational climate, lack of reward, and job demand are significantly associated with presenteeism. Sleep disturbance was related to presenteeism and had a moderating effect on the relationship between occupational stress and presenteeism. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that proper occupational climate, positive interpersonal relationships, and adequate sleep can reduce shiftwork presenteeism. Therefore, individual and organizational efforts to alleviate occupational stress and sleep disturbances are essential. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Organizational support is needed to maintain a positive occupational climate and interpersonal relationships and ameliorate sleep disturbance among shiftwork nurses.
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- Jihyun Baek
- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department Nursing Science, Chodang University, Muan, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Moonaghi H, Abbaspour H, Kareshki H, Esmaeili H. Positive consequences of the hidden curriculum in undergraduate nursing education: An integrative review. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2022; 27:169-180. [PMID: 36237954 PMCID: PMC9552589 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_325_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Hidden Curriculum (HC) plays an essential role in nursing education and professionalism. However, its positive consequences have been overlooked. Thus, this study aimed to explore and discuss the positive consequences of HC in nursing undergraduate education. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to investigate articles published between January 2010 and December 2020. Furthermore, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used to select articles, and Consolidated criteria for Reporting Qualitative research (COREQ) and Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) tools were employed to appraise qualitative and quantitative studies, respectively. The applied search strategy resulted in a final list of 16 articles out of a total of 132 articles. Next, the data were integrated and categorized using the Whittemore and Knafl methodology. Results: Three categories were identified: Individual Consequences; involving increased self-confidence, self-esteem, assertiveness, adaptation, autonomy, and lifelong learning. Social Consequences; involving enhanced socialization, cultural consciousness, and social interactions. Professional Consequences; involving professional socialization, professional identity, professional ethics, link theory and practice, and professional dignity. Conclusions: Altogether, we concluded that the emergence of HC and its positive and remarkable consequences in nursing knowledge helps the personal, social, and professional development in nursing.
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Jackson S, Steven A, Clarke A, McAnelly S. Student nurse socialization: A model of professional discourse adoption. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 56:103198. [PMID: 34547551 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM/OBJECTIVE Through an exploration of student nurses and lecturers' professionalism discourses, this study illuminates influences on professional socialization and offers an appreciation of the processes of language (discourse) adoption involved. BACKGROUND Professionalism is a complex concept to define. Nursing research has predominantly explored professionalism in clinical practice; however, the time spent university is key to professional socialization and identity development. Previous research focused on socialization in the clinical area only. This study examined how student nurses and their lecturers construct their talk regarding professionalism while at university. DESIGN A social constructionism approach was adopted, where it is assumed that we jointly construct our world on shared assumptions and that language is central to this process. METHODS Employing a Discourse and Social Psychology (DASP) approach to discourse analysis, seven nursing students (Adult, Child, and Mental Health fields) and eight lecturers participated in a total of 16 interviews. RESULTS The findings indicated participants drew on several interpretative repertoires. These changed over the 3 year degree. Analysis led to development of a Model of Professional Discourse Adoption, illustrating a three phased process, resonating with theories of professional socialization in nursing. CONCLUSIONS The study offers insights into how education strategies may support learning and teaching, and professionalism communication.
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- Sue Jackson
- Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, Benton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7XA, UK.
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- Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, Benton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7XA, UK
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- Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, Benton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7XA, UK
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- Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, Benton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7XA, UK
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Roca J, Canet-Vélez O, Cemeli T, Lavedán A, Masot O, Botigué T. Experiences, emotional responses, and coping skills of nursing students as auxiliary health workers during the peak COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2021; 30:1080-1092. [PMID: 33792160 PMCID: PMC8251023 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The COVID-19 crisis in Spain has exacerbated the shortage of nursing staff to respond to increasing healthcare demands. For this reason, nursing students were requested to collaborate voluntarily as auxiliary health staff. This emergency has led to mental health problems in health professionals, hence the relevance of coping techniques. The objectives of this study were to explore the experiences and emotional responses of final-year nursing students who volunteered to carry out healthcare relief tasks during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify the coping strategies they adopted to deal with this situation. A qualitative study was conducted in the constructivist paradigm. Purposive sampling was used, and twenty-two students participated in semi-structured interviews, which were then content-analysed. The study is reported using the COREQ checklist. Five themes emerged in the 'Experiences and emotional response' dimension (context, patients, emotions and feelings, risk of contagion, and personal satisfaction), and three themes emerged in the 'Coping strategies' dimension strategies in the work environment, in daily life and personal life. Although the students expressed negative emotions due to the highly complex context and lack of professional experience, they evaluated the experience positively in terms of learning and usefulness. Most notably, the students employed adaptive coping strategies to deal with the pandemic.
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- Judith Roca
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.,Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Blanquerna Faculty of Health Sciences, University Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.,Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.,Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.,Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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Palese A, Chiappinotto S, Canino E, Martinenghi G, Sist R, Milani L, Marcomini I, Grassetti L, Destrebecq A. Unfinished Nursing Care Survey for Students (UNCS4S): A multicentric validation study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 102:104908. [PMID: 33894594 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Unfinished Nursing Care (UNC) indicates required interventions that are delayed or omitted. Nursing students are also exposed to UNC during their clinical rotations. However, no tools have been validated to date to collect UNC as perceived by them. OBJECTIVES To validate a tool measuring UNC as perceived by nursing students. DESIGN A validation study in 2018 by following the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments guideline. SETTING Three nursing programmes in Northern Italy. PARTICIPANTS All 1190 students who were attending their clinical rotation in hospital or community settings, were eligible. To assess the criterion validity, 30 clinical nurse supervisors in a random sample of units were involved. METHODS Content and face validity of the Unfinished Nursing Care Survey tool (UNCS) were assessed; then the tool, divided into part A (unfinished interventions) and B (reasons) was administered via Google and paper-pencil. Acceptability, construct validity (Mokken Scale Analysis, Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses), hypothesis testing, and criterion validity were assessed. RESULTS 737 students (61.9%) and 30 (100%) clinical nurse supervisors participated. On the Mokken Scale, with regard to part A, nursing interventions were ordered in higher and lower priority, reflecting different degrees of difficulty in terms of leaving the interventions unfinished. In the Confirmatory Factor Analyses, reasons for UNC were categorised into 'Communication', 'Priority setting', 'Nurses' aides' supervision', 'Material resources', 'Human resources', and 'Workload unpredictability'. Students in the second year perceived higher UNC occurrence; only some individual and nursing programme variables were significantly correlated with the UNC. No statistical differences emerged between the UNC perceptions of students and that of their clinical supervisors. CONCLUSION The Unfinished Nursing Care Survey for Students is composed of part A (22 items) and part B (18 items) seems to be valid in terms of acceptability, construct validity, hypothesis testing, and criterion validity.
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Cooke J, Greenway K, Schutz S. Learning from nursing students' experiences and perceptions of their clinical placements in nursing homes: An integrative literature review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 100:104857. [PMID: 33714854 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This paper aims to investigate pre-registration nursing students' experiences and perceptions of their clinical placements in nursing homes in order to develop recommendations for nurse educators. Evidence indicates that nursing students do not view nursing home placements as favourably as acute hospital placements. Therefore, nurse educators are challenged to facilitate a change in students' perceptions towards working in the nursing home environment. DESIGN An integrative literature review allowed for the analysis and synthesis of the data relating to students' experiences and perceptions of nursing home practice, from studies with diverse research designs. METHODS An electronic database search of CINAHL (Ebsco), Pubmed, British Nursing Database (BND), ERIC and social service abstracts, published from 2008 to April 2020 in English was completed. Papers were included using pre-allocated criteria and 649 qualified for closer examination. After exclusion, 21 papers underwent final analysis and synthesis using NIVIO 12. RESULTS Five main themes were derived from the literature; i) the importance of effective supervision; ii) students' experiences and perceptions of the learning environment; iii) understanding the roles of care staff, iv) comprehensive orientation to the learning environment, and v) curriculum preparation. From these five categories, two synthesised themes were developed: nursing home placement encounters and enhancing learning opportunities. CONCLUSIONS Increasing the visibility of caring for older people in the curriculum is urgent in order to address nursing students' perceived misconceptions about placements in nursing homes. The development of standalone older people pathways, delivered by experienced and knowledgeable faculty, as well as the provision of compulsory clinical placements in settings exclusive to nursing older people and supervised by registered nurses are recommended. Failing to resolve this immediate problem will result in a further shortage of nurses who are adequately prepared to meet future nursing needs.
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- Julie Cooke
- Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Delta 900, Welton Road, Swindon SN5 7XQ, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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- Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straws Lane, Oxford OX3 0FL, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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- Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straws Lane, Oxford OX3 0FL, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Barriers and facilitators in the use of formal dementia care for dementia sufferers: A qualitative study with Chinese family caregivers in Hong Kong. Geriatr Nurs 2020; 41:885-890. [PMID: 32636021 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Understanding the barriers and facilitators in the use of formal dementia care for dementia sufferers is crucial. However, such studies have largely been conducted in Western countries, and current evidence is not fully applicable to Asian societies. This qualitative enquiry aims to identify the barriers and facilitators for family caregivers of persons with dementia (PwDs) to use relevant services at communities in Hong Kong. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews with 15 PwDs were conducted in three elderly care centres. The content analysis of transcribed audiotaped interviews revealed various barriers related to financial support, service availability and accessibility, life burden, and referral, and facilitators about family responsibility, perceived benefits, and caring relations. The culture rooted in Confucianism with a British melioration may play an important role in shaping PwDs' experiences in the use of dementia services in Hong Kong. Cultural sensitive services could be attempted to attract more PwDs to utilise them.
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