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Thorigny M, Didelot P, Bouazzi L, Pham BN, Barbe C. Reinforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic: Perception of nursing students and impact on intention to drop-out of nursing education. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29316. [PMID: 38638947 PMCID: PMC11024601 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29316] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Background Although the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on students has already been studied, its impact on nursing students' perception of their training and their conception of their future profession is unknown. Aims To describe nursing students' perception of their involvement in reinforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of working as reinforcement staff during the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students. Design Cross-sectional, comparative case/non-case study. Setting nurse training institutions in France. Participants "Cases" defined as nursing students who worked as reinforcement staff during the COVID-19 pandemic; "non-cases" defined as people who were in final year of nursing studies in 2018-2019 or 2019-2020 and so did not work as reinforcement staff during their nursing studies. Methods questionnaire about representations of the nursing profession, role of the nurse in society, previous thinking of dropping out of nursing education. Results 534 subjects included (310 cases; 214 non-cases). Cases reported feeling useful (38.6%) or very useful (25.7%) as reinforcement workers, while 91.5% concurred that nurses had an important role in the management of COVID-19 patients. Cases more frequently reported that the nursing profession is one where you save lives (61.5% vs 52.5%, p = 0.05). The desire to work as a nurse for a whole life had been more frequently expressed by cases (45.3% vs 34.8%, p = 0.05). Nursing education drop-out has been considered by 63.4% of subjects, without difference between "cases" and "non-cases" (p = 0.63). Subjects who considered dropping out of nursing education were younger (p = 0.01) and less often prone to think that the nursing profession was a profession personally rewarding (p = 0.01) and a life-saving profession (p = 0.03). Conclusion The majority of nursing students reported feeling useful during the pandemic, and underlined the importance of the nurse's role in management of COVID-19 patients. Participation in reinforcement staff during the pandemic had no influence on dropping out of nursing education.
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- Maxime Thorigny
- Laboratoire REGARDS, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, EA 6192, France
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- Institut de Formation en Soins Infirmier Du CHU de Reims, Avenue Du Général Koening, 51100, Reims, France
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- Comité Universitaire de Ressources pour La Recherche en Santé, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, REIMS, UFR Médecine, 51 Rue Cognacq Jay, 51100, France
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- Comité Universitaire de Ressources pour La Recherche en Santé, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, REIMS, UFR Médecine, 51 Rue Cognacq Jay, 51100, France
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- Comité Universitaire de Ressources pour La Recherche en Santé, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, REIMS, UFR Médecine, 51 Rue Cognacq Jay, 51100, France
- Laboratoire C2S (Cognition, Santé, Société), Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, EA 6291, France
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Khoramirad A, Shojaei S, Ghaderi H, Abedini Z. The relationship between anxiety and academic identity and the motivation to study nursing and midwifery in the covid-19 pandemic: A structural model. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2024; 13:1. [PMID: 38525217 PMCID: PMC10959260 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1782_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic had a great psychological effect on health service providers and students of related fields. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety and academic identity and the motivation to study nursing and midwifery during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a cross-sectional study 221 nursing and midwifery students at-University of Medical Sciences in 2020 using census sampling were studied. The questionnaires were GADQ-7, the student's academic identity standard questionnaire, the coronavirus anxiety scale, and academic motivation in nursing and midwifery. Pearson's correlation coefficient, regression coefficient, and path analysis were used in statistical software AMOS (version 21) and SPSS (version 22). RESULTS The results showed that motivation and anxiety with a significant overall effect of 0.43 and -0.36 were the main determining variables of academic identity respectively (P < 0.001). COVID-19 anxiety was recognized as responsible for 24% of the changes in motivation to study nursing (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Academic identity and motivation to study nursing and midwifery have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for psychological attention in this situation is required for nursing and midwifery students.
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- Ashraf Khoramirad
- Ph.D. in Health Psychology, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Ph.D. in Health Education and Health Promotion, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Master of Curriculum Planning, Employee of the Department of Education, Faculty of Nursing, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Ph.D. in Nursing, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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Sheppard-Law S, Lamb A, Zeng L, Axisa C, Causby B, Matiuk S, Levett-Jones T. The measured impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students' wellbeing, clinical placement and learning experiences: a cross sectional study. Contemp Nurse 2024; 60:7-20. [PMID: 38193929 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2023.2300414] [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: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Background: The epidemiological patterns of COVID-19 varied across Australia and differed from most other countries. Few studies describe the impact that the pandemic had on nursing student wellbeing, education and career.Aim: This study aimed to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted on nursing students' well-being, clinical placement and learning.Design: Cross-sectional survey.Setting: Sydney, Australia.Participants: Second- and third-year nursing students.Methods: Second- and third-year nursing degree students were asked to participate in an ethically approved study during March to May 2021. The de-identified on-line survey consisted of 63 closed end question and one open ended question. On completion, the dataset was exported from Redcap and imported into SPSS for analysis. Open ended text data were analysed by two researchers.Results: Of the 105 participating nursing students, a third (n = 26/83, 31%) thought about changing their degree to a non-nursing degree. The acknowledged risk of caring for a COVID-19 patient incrementally increased stress (β-coefficient = 0.6, p value = 0.009, 95% CI 0.2-0.9). Conversely students who intended to complete their degree were less likely to report stress. Students who had prior nursing experience were three times more likely to report an increased generalised anxiety level (OR 3.8, p-value = 0.02, 95% CI 1.2-12.2), yet they were less likely to experience personal accomplishment burnout compared to other students. Nursing students who contemplated a change of degree to a non-nursing degree were 15.7 times more likely to experience emotional exhaustion and were 3.5 times more likely to be report a risk of depersonalisation (p = 0.03, 95% CI, 1.3-11.5).Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic compromised nursing student well-being, and theoretical and practical learning. Findings have implications for healthcare and academic staff who teach nursing students. Implementation of student-centred evidence-based strategies to manage stress, burnout and anxiety, and to sustain a healthy student cohort is essential to retain the future nursing workforce.
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- Suzanne Sheppard-Law
- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney, Level 7, Building 10, Jones St Broadway, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Building 3, Level 4, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney, Level 7, Building 10, Jones St Broadway, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney, Level 7, Building 10, Jones St Broadway, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney, Level 7, Building 10, Jones St Broadway, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Intensive Care Unit, St Vincent's Hospital, 390 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, 2010 NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney, Level 7, Building 10, Jones St Broadway, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney, Level 7, Building 10, Jones St Broadway, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Bandini S, Valentini O, Dal Fiume C, Deserri D, Gaddoni C, Martinelli S, Montalti M, Negretti FM, Olmi S, Rossi E, Sacchetti C, Vannini V. Perception of COVID-19 infection risk among students in healthcare professions: a qualitative study. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2023; 94:e2023257. [PMID: 37850782 PMCID: PMC10644926 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v94i5.14067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK The aim of this study was to describe how students in healthcare professions perceived the risk of COVID-19 infection during their curricular internships in the post-lockdown period, in order to evaluate possible corrective and/or improvement actions to ensure future safe learning experiences. METHODS Is a descriptive qualitative study conducted in March 2021 using Focus Groups, with the participation of students from all the involved study programs, based on a voluntary proactive sampling approach. The study was conducted among students in healthcare professions at the University of Bologna, in collaboration with the Local Health Authority of Imola, who were undertaking curricular internships in various public or private healthcare, social, and non-healthcare settings, as specified in the educational plan. RESULTS The results showed that the students reported having knowledge about preventive measures to avoid infection, being attentive observers of the organizational aspects within their internship contexts, and considering the internship tutor as a significant guiding figure in their perception of risk and the related measures to be adopted. Despite the challenges, the students evaluated their internship experience as an opportunity to acquire distinctive skills. CONCLUSIONS Students who embarked on their internships without prior experience expressed additional and diverse aspects that warrant further investigation. Therefore, it was deemed necessary to conduct further qualitative research to broaden the perception of SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in this group of students.
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- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
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Avraham R, Wacht O, Yaffe E, Grinstein-Cohen O. Choosing a Nursing Career During a Global Health Event: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study. Nurse Educ 2023; 48:E116-E121. [PMID: 36877984 PMCID: PMC10296985 DOI: 10.1097/nne.0000000000001392] [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: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although in the past, the decision to enter the nursing profession was mainly due to intrinsic motives, more recent generations present additional extrinsic career choice motives. The motivation of choosing a nursing career may be affected by global health events, such as COVID-19. PURPOSE To examine the motivation for choosing a nursing career during COVID-19. METHODS A repeated cross-sectional study was conducted among 211 first-year nursing students at a university in Israel. A questionnaire was distributed during 2020 and 2021. Linear regression evaluated the motives that predict choosing a nursing career during COVID-19. RESULTS Intrinsic motives were the leading motives for choosing a nursing career in a univariate analysis. A multivariate linear model revealed that choosing a nursing career during the pandemic was associated with extrinsic motives (β= .265, P < .001). Intrinsic motives did not predict choosing a nursing career during COVID-19. CONCLUSION Reassessment of motives among candidates may help the efforts of faculty and nursing to recruit and retain nurses in the profession.
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- Rinat Avraham
- Departments of Nursing (Drs Avraham and Grinstein-Cohen) and Emergency Medicine (Drs Wacht and Yaffe), Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel; and Magen David Adom, Israel (Drs Wacht and Yaffe)
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- Departments of Nursing (Drs Avraham and Grinstein-Cohen) and Emergency Medicine (Drs Wacht and Yaffe), Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel; and Magen David Adom, Israel (Drs Wacht and Yaffe)
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- Departments of Nursing (Drs Avraham and Grinstein-Cohen) and Emergency Medicine (Drs Wacht and Yaffe), Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel; and Magen David Adom, Israel (Drs Wacht and Yaffe)
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- Departments of Nursing (Drs Avraham and Grinstein-Cohen) and Emergency Medicine (Drs Wacht and Yaffe), Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel; and Magen David Adom, Israel (Drs Wacht and Yaffe)
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Jokar Z, Torabizadeh C, Rakhshan M, Najafi Kalyani M. From disobedience to struggle for adaptation: nursing students' experiences of attending the clinical learning environment during Covid-19 pandemic. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:308. [PMID: 37131134 PMCID: PMC10153046 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04807-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the clinical education of nursing students all over the world. Considering the importance of clinical education and clinical learning environment (CLE) in the education of nursing students, identifying the challenges and problems faced by these students during the covid-19 pandemic helps to plan more effectively in this regard. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of nursing students in CLEs during the Covid-19 pandemic. METHODS A descriptive qualitative research was conducted, which used a purposive sampling technique to recruit 15 undergraduate nursing students from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences between July 2021 and September 2022. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews. For data analysis, conventional qualitative content analysis based on Graneheim and Lundman approach was used. RESULTS The data analysis led to emergence of two themes of "disobedience " and "struggle for adaptation". The disobedience theme consists of two categories: "objection to attend CLE" and "patient marginalization". The theme of struggle for adaptation includes two categories: "using support sources" and "applying problem-oriented strategies". CONCLUSION At the beginning of the pandemic, the students were unfamiliar due to the disease, as well as fear of contracting themselves and infecting others, so they tried not to be in the clinical environment. However, they gradually tried to adapt to the existing conditions by applying support resources and using problem-oriented strategies. Policymakers and educational planners can use the results of this study to plan for solving the challenges of students during future pandemics and improve the condition of CLE.
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- Zeinab Jokar
- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Emergencies, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz Univesity of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Alotaibi KA, Balay-Odao EM, Cruz JP, Alotaibi JS, Bajet JB, Alquwez N, Mesde J, Almansour AM, Almoghairi A, Albougami AS. Influence of the Psychological Effect of COVID-19 on Saudi Student Nurses' Attitudes toward Nursing and Their Future Career Plans. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13040672. [PMID: 37109058 PMCID: PMC10141600 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13040672] [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: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The effects of COVID-19 on the attitude of student nurses toward the nursing profession remain unclear because few studies have been conducted on this topic. Thus, this study examines the influence of the psychological effects of COVID-19 on student nurses' attitudes toward the nursing profession and their desire to become nurses. METHOD The study utilised a quantitative, cross-sectional, and observational design. It surveyed a convenience sample of 726 student nurses in Saudi Arabia during the first semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. RESULTS The students reported low levels of COVID-19 fear, anxiety, stress, phobia, and obsession. The students reported positive attitudes toward the nursing profession and 86.0% highlighted their desire to continue with nursing as their future profession. Gender, knowing someone infected with COVID-19, confidence in the government's pandemic response, fear, anxiety, and phobia were significant predictors of the nurses' attitudes. Community, family members in the profession, "COVID-19-related anxiety", and "preference for the nursing profession" were significant predictors of the student's desire to continue nursing. CONCLUSIONS Living in a rural community, having family members in the nursing profession, having low levels of COVID-19-related anxiety, and having positive attitudes toward nursing increased the likelihood of nursing students continuing their nursing careers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Khalaf Aied Alotaibi
- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey and Zhanibek Khans St 5/1, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
- School of Advanced Studies, Saint Louis University, Baguio City 2600, Philippines
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kerey and Zhanibek Khans St 5/1, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Dawadmi 11961, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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Labrague LJ. COVID-19 phobia, loneliness, and dropout intention among nursing students: the mediating role of social support and coping. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37359605 PMCID: PMC10099000 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-023-04636-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The coronavirus outbreak led to many students' experiencing tremendous fear, resulting in numerous psychological and mental health issues, and potentially impacting academic outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of coping and social support on the relationships between COVID-19 phobia, loneliness, and the intention to abandon nursing education in students. An online survey using a cross-sectional research design was used. A total of 301 full-time student nurses from the Philippines who were currently registered in a nursing programme were included. Nearly half 40.8% (n = 127) of the nursing students were found to experience COVID-19 phobia. COVID-19 phobia had direct positive effects on loneliness (β = 0.210, p < .001) and intention to abandon nursing education (β = 0.293, p < .001). Social support and coping had partial mediating effects on the association between COVID-19 phobia and loneliness and the intention to abandon nursing education. COVID-19 phobia was associated with increased loneliness and greater desires to abandon nursing studies in students. However, by providing adequate social support and coping, the negative effects of the pandemic on nursing students' outcome were reduced, resulting in decreased loneliness and improved student retention.
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- Leodoro J. Labrague
- Health Systems and Adult Health Nursing Department, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, USA
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Tang Q, Xu T, Li Z, Wang M, Xu L, Xu G, Yue P. Bereavement and Professional Competencies: Exploring the Personal Experience of Death Among Nursing Students - A Qualitative Study. OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING 2023:302228231167495. [PMID: 37015829 DOI: 10.1177/00302228231167495] [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: 04/06/2023]
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Purpose: To explore the death experiences of nursing students in their personal lives. Methods: This study employed a qualitative descriptive design using the semi-structured interview approach. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit 24 nursing students from September 2020 to July 2022. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's analysis method. Lincoln and Guba's criteria was used to evaluate the trustworthiness of the data. Results: Four main themes emerged from the interviews: (a) reactions to encounters with death; (b) adjustment strategies; (c) personal growth induced by the death experiences; and (d) professional reflections for preparing nurse role. Conclusions: Although the death of a loved one makes nursing students suffer from grief and emotional distress, we show that the experience promotes the personal growth and professional competencies of nursing students and thereby, developing their overall aptitude towards the profession. Death experiences of nursing students have shown to allow them to reflect on both life and death, to consider the demands of the nursing profession, and to provide foundation for nursing students to be more empathetic and compassionate when facing death in the future. Exploring death experiences of nursing students is vital in better providing better quality education and personal support for nursing students.
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- Qianqian Tang
- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Nurse, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, JiNan, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Abbasi A, Khachian A, Ebadi A, Bagheri H. Threats to professional dignity of Iranian clinical nurses: A qualitative study. Nurs Open 2023; 10:2366-2375. [PMID: 36417365 PMCID: PMC10006622 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1492] [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: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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AIM Identifying threats to the nurses' professional dignity has an important role in maintaining and promoting their dignity. This study aimed to evaluate the perception of Iranian nurses' experiences of threats to their professional dignity in clinical settings. DESIGN A qualitative directed content analysis approach was used. METHODS The present qualitative study was conducted in Iran.Clinical nurses were selected using the purposive sampling method. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 15 clinical nurses from October 2020 to March 2021. The qualitative content analysis method was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Two main categories and 16 subcategories were extracted as follows: (1) professional factors (containing seven subcategories) and (2) organizational factors (containing nine subcategories). CONCLUSIONS To promote the professional dignity of nurses, it is recommended to identify the factors threatening their professional dignity and create healthy work environments for them.
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- Ali Abbasi
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Lifestyle Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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Güngör Tavsanli N, Nehir S. Could Intern Health Care Students Control Their Emotions and Make a Career Plan During the COVID-19 Pandemic? INQUIRY : A JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION AND FINANCING 2023; 60:469580231173268. [PMID: 37209063 DOI: 10.1177/00469580231173268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The negative effects of the pandemic caused students to make changes in their career plans and their ability to manage their emotional states. Not only health students in our country, but also students in other countries of the world experienced fear, anxiety, and unwillingness to participate in professional practices and the provision of care for patients with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted to determine factors influencing intern healthcare students' career adaptability and their ability to manage emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample of this cross-sectional study consisted of 219 intern healthcare students studying at the Faculty of Health Sciences Undergraduate Program of a University in the fall semester of the 2020 to 2021 academic year. The study data were collected online using the Personal Information Form, Career Adapt-Ability Scale (CAAS), and Courtauld Emotional Control Scale (CECS). The data obtained were analyzed by using the independent samples t-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), correlation tests, and the regression model to distinguish variables significantly. Two models explained more than 50% of the variance of CAAS and CECS regarding COVID-19, and 5.1% of the career planning regarding the period during the COVID-19 pandemic (P < .05). As the students' control over their careers decreased during the COVID-19, their feelings of anxiety and unhappiness increased (P < .05). Of the variables, sex, department, future expectations, the position dreamed of being in after graduation, and attitudes toward patient care with COVID-19 affected their CAAS and CECS scores.
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- Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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Kobayashi M, Ishido H, Mizushima J, Ishikawa H. Multi-Dimensional Dynamics of Psychological Health Disparities under the COVID-19 in Japan: Fairness/Justice in Socio-Economic and Ethico-Political Factors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16437. [PMID: 36554318 PMCID: PMC9779022 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This article addresses citizens' psychological health disparities in pandemic-stricken Japan from the perspective of positive psychology with a collective/political perspective. Our analysis of three internet surveys in 2020 and 2021 in Japan indicates most people's well-being declined continuously during this period, while some people's well-being increased. As previous studies of health inequality proved about physical health, the objective income/assets level has influenced psychological inequality. This paper demonstrated this relation in Japan, although it is often mentioned as an egalitarian country with comparatively better health conditions. Moreover, psychological levels and changes have been associated with biological, natural environmental, cultural, and social factors. Social factors include economic, societal-community, and political factors, such as income/assets, stratification, general trust, and fairness/justice. Accordingly, multi-dimensional disparities are related to psychological health disparity; tackling the disparities along the multi-layered strata is desirable. Furthermore, subjective perception of fairness/justice is significantly associated with the level of psychological health and mitigating its decrease. Thus, fairness and justice are found to be dynamic and protective factors against the decline of psychological health. While relatively little literature on health inequality analyzes fairness/justice philosophically, this paper highlights these together with income/assets by clarifying the significance of multi-dimensional factors: natural environmental, cultural, socioeconomic, and political.
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- Masaya Kobayashi
- Graduate School of Social Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary Studies, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Graduate School of Social Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Graduate School of Humanities and Studies on Public Affairs, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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Yi LJ, Cai J, Ma L, Lin H, Yang J, Tian X, Jiménez-Herrera MF. Prevalence of Compassion Fatigue and Its Association with Professional Identity in Junior College Nursing Interns: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15206. [PMID: 36429923 PMCID: PMC9690934 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215206] [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: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Background: The issue of compassion fatigue among clinical nurses has received considerable attention, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the current status of compassion fatigue among junior college nursing interns remains unclear. Additionally, professional identity can modulate the impact of compassion fatigue or burnout on psychological well-being; however, whether professional identity still works in this group is also unclear. This study aimed to reveal the current status of compassion fatigue among nursing interns in junior colleges and also investigate the association between compassion fatigue and professional identity. Methods: This cross-sectional survey evaluated the levels of participants' compassion fatigue (The Compassion Fatigue Short Scale) and professional identity (Professional Identity Scale) in 2256 nursing interns. Results: The mean score of compassion fatigue was 44.99, and 19.5% of the participants scored above The Compassion Fatigue Short Scale median scores for compassion fatigue. A moderate negative correlation was detected between compassion fatigue and professional identity. Conclusions: The level of compassion fatigue among nursing interns is low but nearly one in five nursing students is at risk of compassion fatigue. More attention should be paid to nursing interns with a high risk of compassion fatigue. Future studies are warranted to explore which pathways could mediate the relationship between professional identify and comparison fatigue.
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- Li-Juan Yi
- Department of Nursing, Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical College, Zhuzhou 412000, China
- Department of Nursing, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43002 Tarragona, Spain
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- School of Nursing, Yongzhou Vocational Technical College, Yongzhou 425000, China
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- Department of Nursing, Guiyang Medical University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Department of Nursing, Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical College, Zhuzhou 412000, China
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- Department of Nursing, Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical College, Zhuzhou 412000, China
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- Department of Nursing, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43002 Tarragona, Spain
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Graves RJ, Harrell M, Barinas JL, Taylor SE, Fruh SM, Williams SG, McDermott R, Hall HR, Hauff C, Sittig S, Campbell M, Hudson G, Bernadette MM. Effects of the Perceived Risk of Contracting COVID-19 on Nursing Students' Well-Being. J Nurs Educ 2022; 61:641-645. [PMID: 36343194 PMCID: PMC9782991 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20220912-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although mental health symptoms increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, little is known about the associations between nursing students' perceived risk of contracting COVID-19 and their academic and psychological well-being. This study examined associations between perceived COVID-19 risk, likelihood of completing nursing education, and mental health factors of nursing students. METHOD A total of 979 nursing students completed self-report measures of perceived COVID-19 risk, anticipated academic completion, anxiety and depressive symptoms, stress, coping self-efficacy, hope, and social support. RESULTS Students with higher perceived COVID-19 risk reported increased anxiety and depression as well as decreased likelihood of graduating, coping self-efficacy, and levels of social support. CONCLUSION Findings indicate the need for increased mental health support for nursing students for successful completion of their programs. Educators should increase support and proactively strengthen positive psychology factors to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and other crises on nursing students' well-being. [J Nurs Educ. 2022;61(11):641-645.].
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Kaveh O, Charati FG, Kamali M, Mojarrad FA. Clinical nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic: perspectives of students and clinical educators. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:286. [PMID: 36289535 PMCID: PMC9598001 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01029-3] [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: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has thus far disrupted clinical nursing education (CNE) around the world and in Iran; which has encountered numerous challenges to this point for students and clinical educators. Therefore, this qualitative study was conducted to identify the perspectives of nursing students and clinical educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In this qualitative descriptive study, 15 participants, including nursing students and clinical educators, were selected through the purposive sampling method. The data were collected from March to September 2021 in nursing school through in-depth semi-structured interviews, and then analyzed based on the Graneheim and Lundman method. Results Two main themes, “CNE in the shadows of threats and opportunities” and “CNE recovery” and five themes (Injured CNE, CNE under fear, Lessons from the COVID-19 crisis, Providing optimal CNE by eradicating COVID-19, and Adapting CNE to existing conditions) were extracted from the data analysis. Conclusions The results of this qualitative study demonstrated that the COVID-19 pandemic had led the participants to experience new conditions, also referred to as “combined threats and opportunities”. Based on this, nursing managers and planners are advised to take great steps towards the development and improvement of CNE by considering and applying these results in their plans to overcome the challenge of CNE with effective and useful actions in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Omolhoda Kaveh
- grid.411623.30000 0001 2227 0923School of Nursing and Midwifery Sari, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- grid.411623.30000 0001 2227 0923Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Nasibeh Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- grid.411623.30000 0001 2227 0923Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Center, Communicable Disease Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- grid.411623.30000 0001 2227 0923Research Center for Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Joseph RA, Turner T, Lee C, Akers SW, Whorley E, Goodrich C. Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Students: Factors Associated with PTSD Risk. J Christ Nurs 2022; 39:250-257. [PMID: 36048598 PMCID: PMC9444291 DOI: 10.1097/cnj.0000000000000951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly transformed nursing education, creating multiple stressors for students. The researchers in this study examined how undergraduate and graduate nursing students at a faith-based university perceived the impact of COVID-19. A multiple linear regression model explored the effect of 17 variables on the Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R) scores. Anxiety level, quality of sleep, and perceived health demonstrated a statistically significant influence on IES-R scores; 27% of students had IES-R scores above 33, indicating high risk for posttraumatic stress disorder. Strategies to help address student stress and anxiety are discussed.
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Alboliteeh M, Grande RAN, Berdida DJE, Villagracia HN, Raguindin SM, AlAbd AMA. Parental authority as a mediator between career decision-making self-efficacy, career decision ambiguity tolerance, and career choice of nursing students: A path analysis. J Prof Nurs 2022; 42:178-186. [DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Determination of Career Choices and Reasons for Intern Physicians at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. JOURNAL OF BASIC AND CLINICAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.30621/jbachs.1107827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Purpose: In this study, it was determined the characteristics and reasons of career choices of intern physicians who are educated at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine in the period 2021-2022.
Material and Method: This descriptive study was conducted between August 2021 and February 2022 at the Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine. The data were collected online through Google forms with a previously experimented questionnaire. 272 intern physicians answered the questionnaire (reach rate = 83.4%).
Results: Only 27.0% of the intern physicians stated that they wanted to work in the deprivation area, while 89.3% of them thought of becoming a specialist after graduation. 30.9% of the intern physicians stated that they wanted to work at a university after graduation, and 25.7% of them thought of a career abroad. The three departments most frequently stated by interns to write to their first choice are psychiatry (9.4%), dermatology (6.8%) and ophthalmology (6.8%). The first five factors that intern physicians answered as "very influential" on the choice of profession, acceptable working hours (84%), working conditions after specialization (82.9%), occupational satisfaction (78.4), violence against healthcare workers (74.3%), specialization training. conditions (73.6%).
Conclusion: Specialization is the most important career option for medical students after graduation. It is seen that acceptable working hours, working conditions after specialization, job satisfaction, violence against healthcare workers, conditions of specialization training, malpractice lawsuits and high-income opportunities are effective in the selection of specialization.
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Almonacid-Fierro A, Valdebenito K. Learning and quality of life in undergraduate nursing students: An exploratory study in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2022; 11:216. [PMID: 36177409 PMCID: PMC9514265 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_295_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic that has modified all social and, especially, learning instances. The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of final-year nursing students at a university in southern Chile regarding the impact of the pandemic on their learning, and consequently on their quality of life, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a qualitative study. The research was conducted on 14 nursing students who were selected from a university located in the province of Talca, Maule Region, Chile. Data collection was done through semi-structured interviews conducted during July and September 2021. The data were analyzed using the inductive logic of theoretical categorization; this process was assisted by the Nvivo 10 program. RESULTS Two mega categories were generated that accounted for the nursing students' experience during the COVID-19 pandemic: objective factors category and subjective factors category. Six subcategories were derived from these two categories: free time, social relationships, learning from practice, physical exercise, eating habits, and emotional state. CONCLUSION The research findings indicate that the students, in addition to feeling upset about not being able to do the internship, also feel that they have not been able to acquire all the knowledge necessary for their training and professional development, since the virtual classes fail to deliver adequate learning as they lack the practical component that is so important in their careers. This has repercussions in the physical, social, and psychological areas, affecting their quality of life.
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- Alejandro Almonacid-Fierro
- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile
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Gül U, Altuntaş D, Efe E. A year and a half later: Clinical experiences of intern nursing students in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A constructivist grounded theory. Nurse Educ Pract 2022; 63:103381. [PMID: 35717729 PMCID: PMC9194461 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Aims The aim of this study is to develop a theory to explore the clinical experiences of interns in clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious public health problem influencing the healthcare systems worldwide. Nursing students were excluded from clinical practice for a long time due to the pandemic. However, the prolonged and uncertain pandemic conditions required the inclusion of fourth-year nursing students in clinical practice. Design A qualitative research design based on the Constructivist Grounded Theory approach was used in this study. Methods The research data were collected from fourth-year nursing students doing an internship at a university hospital in Turkey. Fourteen nursing students (12 females and 2 males) in the clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic with a mean age of 22.64 ± 0.225 were included in the study. In the collection of data, firstly, the purposeful sample selection method, then the theoretical sample selection method was used. On the online interview platform, the data were collected through individual interviews with those agreeing to participate in the study between July 2021 and August 2021 using a semi-structured interview form. The results were analyzed with initial, focused and theoretical coding. The research was reported based on the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guide. Results A core category and five main categories emerged in the study. The core category is a lonely bird and the main categories are emotions, challenges, coping methods, nursing experiences and solution suggestions. Conclusions This research can help create a conceptual framework of clinical practice experiences of intern nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is thought that intern nursing students need to be supported by reliable authorities before and during the internship. Intern students stated that they experienced many emotions together and felt alone. Our study results revealed that intern nurses need more psychological support, especially during the pandemic period. A remarkable finding of the research is that interns now think of themselves as professional nurses. For interns to develop effective coping methods, intensive and regular training should be organized in cooperation with the hospital and school administration.
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- Uğur Gül
- Child Health Nursing Department, Nursing Faculty, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
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- Child Health Nursing Department, Nursing Faculty, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
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- Child Health Nursing Department, Nursing Faculty, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
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Mun S, Moon Y, Kim H, Kim N. Current Discussions on Employees and Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review. Front Psychol 2022; 13:848778. [PMID: 35496177 PMCID: PMC9039218 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.848778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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New concerns have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic that greatly impact employees and many other aspects in organizations. We have highlighted the major organizational issues during COVID-19 and classified the relevant research findings based on 45 recent articles. Main themes identified include (1) work setting, (2) perceptions of COVID-19, (3) employee wellbeing, (4) organizational strategies, and (5) influences on career behaviors. Employees have faced challenges due to work conditions that have shifted from traditional commuting to telework. Employees have also become aware of the negative current situation, so their overall wellbeing has been threatened. In response, organizations have strived to promote positive psychological capital for employees as they attempt to cope with this crisis. Organizations have tried to maintain and manage both their employees and their business. People tended to adjust their career-related behaviors based on how they perceived their own wellbeing and organizational strategies.
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- Department of Education, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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Fernández-Basanta S, Espremáns-Cidón C, Movilla-Fernández MJ. Novice nurses' transition to clinical setting in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological hermeneutic study. Collegian 2022; 29:654-662. [PMID: 35431595 PMCID: PMC8995200 DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background : The COVID-19 pandemic both exposed and increased weaknesses in the healthcare system, so that novice nurses have become a more vulnerable group during this context. Aim : This study sought to illuminate experience of novice nurses in providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method : It consists of a qualitative study conducted with data collected by means of semi-structured interviews, audio recorded, transcribed, anonymised, and analysed in the light of the phenomenological hermeneutic approach. Fourteen registered novice nurses from two health areas in northwest X, being twelve women and two men, who experienced the COVID-19 pandemic within their first five years of professional experience, were selected through a non-statistical snowball sampling. Results : After analysing the narratives, we identified four main themes: "Transitioning to a hostile, unknown and uncertain clinical setting from inexperience," "Invisible wounds because of being on the front line," and "Healing to return to the front line." Discussion : The uncertainty of an unknown illness and the lack of support during the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting novice nurses, impacting their health conditions. At the same time, this context created opportunities for professional development. According to the interviewees, self-care and social support were elements to cope with exhaustion. Conclusion : Our study investigates the experiences of a group barely approached in the literature, highlighting the reality and difficulties of these nurses in transitioning to the clinical setting and providing insights to managerial leaders and educators.
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- Sara Fernández-Basanta
- Assistant professor. Research group GRINCAR, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, University of A Coruña, Naturalista López Seoane s/n, 15471 Ferrol, Spain
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- Nurse. University Hospital Complex of Ferrol, Galician Health Service (SERGAS), Av. da Residencia, S/N, 15405 Ferrol, 15471 Ferrol, Spain
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- Associate professor. Research group GRINCAR, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, University of A Coruña, Naturalista López Seoane s/n, 15471 Ferrol, Spain
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Kim EA, Kim HR, Kim B. Factors influencing medical and nursing students' willingness to care for COVID-19 patients in South Korea: a cross-sectional study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:161. [PMID: 35260153 PMCID: PMC8902902 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03229-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the stability and adequacy of the global healthcare system. In this situation, authorities have considered engaging medical and nursing students to address the shortage of frontline healthcare workers. This study investigated the effect of COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors on medical and nursing students' willingness to care for COVID-19 patients. METHODS Medical and nursing students from universities in two regions of South Korea participated in this cross-sectional study. A total of 330 questionnaires were distributed; of them, 99.3% were collected, and 315 questionnaires were analyzed. Data were collected on participants' general characteristics, COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors, and willingness to care for COVID-19 patients. RESULTS In total, 66.3% of the participants were willing to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students in higher grades and those with more clinical practice experience showed higher levels of willingness to care. Specifically, willingness to care was correlated with the senior year (OR = 3.58, 95% CI = 1.24 - 10.37, p = .019), a high level of COVID-19-related knowledge (OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.00 - 1.05, p = .041), an optimistic attitude that COVID-19 can be overcome (OR = 1.63, 95% CI = 1.24 - 2.14, p < .001), and increased engagement in infection prevention behaviors (OR = 1.41, 95% CI = 1.16 - 1.71, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS The findings indicated that a high level of knowledge regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, having an optimistic attitude, and engaging in preventive behaviors affected students' willingness to care for COVID-19 patients. Integrating disaster preparedness courses in the early years of their curriculum could increase future healthcare providers' willingness to care for patients.
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- Eun A Kim
- Department of Nursing, Honam University, 417 Eodeung-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 62399, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Chonnam National University, 160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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De Los Santos JAA, Labrague LJ, Falguera CC. Fear of COVID-19, poor quality of sleep, irritability, and intention to quit school among nursing students: A cross-sectional study. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2022; 58:71-78. [PMID: 33792054 PMCID: PMC8251196 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to assess the fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its influence on the students' fear of COVID-19 and intention to leave nursing school. DESIGN AND METHODS This study employed a cross-sectional design using self-report questionnaires distributed to 261 nursing students from the Philippines. FINDINGS The first-year nursing students are found to be the most fearful among the group. The students' fear of COVID-19 is associated with their high irritability, poor sleep quality, and desire to quit nursing school. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Students are perturbed by the pandemic and teachers should implement supportive, teaching-learning strategies to address the student's needs.
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- Department of Nursing, University of the Philippines Manila- School of Health Sciences, Palo Leyte, Philippines
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Kane C, Rintakorpi E, Wareing M, Hewson D. The psychological effects of working in the NHS during a pandemic on final-year students: part 1. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2021; 30:1303-1307. [PMID: 34889683 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2021.30.22.1303] [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] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Resilience in nursing and midwifery involves being able to manage ethically adverse situations without suffering moral distress and is key to mental wellbeing, staff retention and patient safety. The aim of this research was to ask what the psychological effects were for nursing and midwifery students who had been deployed to work in the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study looked at the incidence of burnout in a small cohort of nursing and midwifery students who were employed as band 4 aspirant nurses and midwives in acute NHS trusts in the south of England. The findings suggested that student midwives reported higher levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation than student nurses but overall, both cohorts of students reported moderate levels of burnout. Part 2 will present the lived experience of deployment as described by students.
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- Claire Kane
- Principal Lecturer/Portfolio Lead for Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Education, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Luton
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- Consultant Nurse, Acute and Emergency Care, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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- Director of Practice Learning, School of Nursing and Health Education, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Luton
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- Professor of Health and Ageing Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, Luton
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Crismon D, Mansfield KJ, Hiatt SO, Christensen SS, Cloyes KG. COVID-19 pandemic impact on experiences and perceptions of nurse graduates. J Prof Nurs 2021; 37:857-865. [PMID: 34742515 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transitioning from education to practice is stressful for new nurses and those entering new roles and can lead to workforce attrition and burnout. This dynamic is likely complicated when graduates are transitioning to practice during a pandemic. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe recent nurse graduates' perceptions of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their transition from education to practice. METHODS We conducted an online survey of BSN, RN-BSN, and DNP students who graduated between December 2019 and April 2020 (n = 82), including demographics, employment information, and free-response questions about the impact of the pandemic on their transition experiences, post-graduation plans, and perceptions of nursing. We used a qualitative descriptive approach to content analysis to synthesize and summarize the data. RESULTS Participants expressed three overarching concerns: 1) altered plans such as difficulty finding employment; 2) logistical, system-related stressors including licensing delays and chaotic onboarding; and 3) feeling pride in profession despite perceiving ambivalence in public discourse. CONCLUSION COVID-19 exacerbated challenges often experienced by new graduates. Common stressors, intensified during the pandemic, could exert long-term effects on the workforce. Educators and healthcare organizations must work to ensure nursing graduates receive the necessary support for a successful transition.
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- Denise Crismon
- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America.
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America; School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America; University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
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Godbold R, Whiting L, Adams C, Naidu Y, Pattison N. The experiences of student nurses in a pandemic: A qualitative study. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 56:103186. [PMID: 34555786 PMCID: PMC8452386 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Aim/objective To record and learn from the experiences of students working on clinical placement in a pandemic. Background In March of 2020, final and second year student nurses in England were given the option to join the Covid-19 pandemic work-force, paid as high-level health care assistants. Methods/design Using qualitative methods and rapid analysis techniques, this study gathered the unique experiences of 16 final year students, from all fields of nursing at a University in the East of England, who chose to complete their final extended placement in a diverse range of clinical placements at the height of the first wave of the pandemic. Data was collected between July and September 2020. Results Five key themes were identified across our data: rationale for undertaking the extended placement, role tensions, caring for patients and their families, the impact on teaching and learning, and personal health and wellbeing. Conclusions While our participants reported largely positive experiences including a perceived heightened preparedness for qualification, their experiences provide important insights for nurse educators for the education and support of future students going into similar situations, in particular relating to welfare and support, preparation for placement, resilience, e-learning and learning on the front line.
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- Rosemary Godbold
- School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, United Kingdom.
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- School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, United Kingdom.
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- School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, United Kingdom.
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- School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, United Kingdom.
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- School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, United Kingdom.
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Zhang L, Qi H, Wang L, Wang F, Huang J, Li F, Zhang Z. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute stress disorder and career planning among healthcare students. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2021; 30:907-916. [PMID: 34002465 PMCID: PMC8242478 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on the prevalence of acute stress disorder and subsequent effects on career planning among healthcare students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1158 healthcare students across five medical universities in February 2020. Acute stress disorder was assessed using the Stanford Acute Stress Response Questionnaire. Further data regarding COVID-19 knowledge, individual behaviours, occupational choices, and career planning were collected. Based on the results of the Stanford Acute Stress Response Questionnaire, the students were divided into high-risk and low-risk groups for acute stress disorder. The correlation between acute stress disorder and the impact on career planning was analysed. The high-risk group comprised 143 (12.3%) participants, while 1015 (87.7%) participants were in the low-risk group. Two factors increased the risk of acute stress disorder in the students, including 'I think the pandemic is far away from me' (B: 1.27, 95%CI: 1.60-7.87) and 'Physical contact with confirmed or suspected cases' (B: 2.49, 95%CI: 3.42-42.44). Those who obtained pandemic information from official media sources indicated a lower risk of acute stress disorder (B: -0.24, 95%CI: 0.49-1.26). The high-risk group was more likely to quit the medical profession after graduation. The COVID-19 pandemic may cause acute stress disorder among healthcare students and affect their career planning. Universities and relevant departments should provide more information and moral support for these students.
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- Luping Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of ChongQing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of ChongQing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of ChongQing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of ChongQing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of ChongQing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of ChongQing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Nursing Vocational College, Chongqing, China
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Dos Santos LM. Developing Bilingualism in Nursing Students: Learning Foreign Languages beyond the Nursing Curriculum. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9030326. [PMID: 33799427 PMCID: PMC8001396 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9030326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Nursing curriculum usually focuses on vocational development to train students to become nursing professionals after graduation. However, due to the packed major schedule and curriculum, many students are not required to take additional foreign language courses for their associate degree. Based on the lens of social cognitive career theory, the researcher sought to understand the motivations and reasons behind the learning behaviours. One research question was guided in this study, which was, what are the motivations and reasons for taking foreign language courses beyond their (i.e., nursing students) major curriculum and coursework plan? A qualitative research method was employed to collect interview data from 60 nursing students. The finding of this study indicated that the interest in career development and personal consideration were two of the most important factors for foreign language learning for these groups of nursing students. The results of this study provided recommendations for college leaders, government agencies, and policymakers to reform and polish foreign language courses and offer directions to contemporary students of the nursing curriculum. Students may also be benefitted as the study outlined the motivations and reasons for foreign language learning. Therefore, all parties may take this study as a blueprint to exercise their future developments.
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- Luis M Dos Santos
- Woosong Language Institute, Woosong University, Daejeon 34514, Korea
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The Outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic and its Social Impact on Education: Were Engineering Teachers Ready to Teach Online? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18042127. [PMID: 33671636 PMCID: PMC7926760 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The major impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are still affecting all social dimensions. Its specific impact on education is extensive and quite evident in the adaptation from Face-to-Face (F2F) teaching to online methodologies throughout the first wave of the pandemic and the strict rules on lockdown. As lesson formats changed radically, the relevance of evaluating student on-line learning processes in university degrees throughout this period became clear. For this purpose, the perceptions of engineering students towards five specific course units forming part of engineering degree courses at the University of Burgos, Spain, were evaluated to assess the quality of the online teaching they received. Comparisons were also drawn with their perceptions of the F2F teaching of the course units prior to the outbreak of the pandemic. According to the students' perceptions, the teachers possessed the technical knowledge, the social skills, and the personal capabilities (empathy and understanding of the at times troubled situation of each student) for a very abrupt adaptation of their courses to an online methodology. The shortcomings of the online teaching were related to its particularities and each teacher's personality traits. Overall, engineering teachers appeared well prepared for a situation of these characteristics and, if similar online teaching scenarios were ever repeated, the quality of engineering teaching appears to be guaranteed.
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Dos Santos LM. Motivations and Career Decisions in Occupational Therapy Course: A Qualitative Inquiry of Asia-Pacific International Students in Australia. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2021; 12:825-834. [PMID: 34349585 PMCID: PMC8326226 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s288885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to understand the motivations of academic voyage and post-graduation career decisions of occupational therapy international students in Australia. The following two research questions guided this study: why do international students choose to study in Australia instead of ones in their own countries? And why do international students choose to study occupational therapy program(s) in Australia instead of ones in their own countries? PATIENTS AND METHODS A qualitative design with phenomenology was employed to recruit 20 participants for the data collection procedures, including interview sessions, focus group activity, and member checking interview. The participants were studying one of the accredited occupational therapy programs in Australia as international students. RESULTS Six themes were yielded. All participants expressed that due to the excellent education, reasonable tuition fees and living standard, and the positive career opportunities, almost all expressed their positive experiences of their Australian voyage as international students and tended to stay in Australia after they gained the registration career development. More importantly, the notions of contribution to Australian communities are captured as many considered Australia as an important place in their lives. CONCLUSION University leaders may wish to take action in upgrading their international students' services, particularly career development services. Government agencies may take this study as a blueprint for upgrading the current regulations for international students, particularly in establishing a targeted immigration visa for recent graduates who want to establish their own businesses or invest in Australia.
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- Luis Miguel Dos Santos
- Endicott College, Woosong University, Daejeon, South Korea
- Correspondence: Luis Miguel Dos Santos 196-5 Jayang Dong, Daejeon, 34514, South KoreaTel +82 10-3066-7818 Email
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Stress, Burnout, and Low Self-Efficacy of Nursing Professionals: A Qualitative Inquiry. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:healthcare8040424. [PMID: 33114006 PMCID: PMC7712145 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8040424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nursing professionals face a high level of stress and burnout due to overloaded responsibilities, which may cause a low level of self-efficacy. From the perspective of nursing professionals, the research aims to understand what are the sources of stress and burnout which would reduce the self-efficacy and the unbalanced patient ratio and how would nursing professionals describe their experiences, sources of stress and burnout, and self-efficacy. Based on the snowball sampling strategy, 60 nursing professionals were invited for qualitative research data collection. Based on the lens of the self-efficacy approach, the results indicated that the environmental factors, including workplace bullying, family stress, misunderstanding of public members, and personal development and career enhancement took important roles in increasing their stress and burnout and in reducing their self-efficacy. The outcomes of this study discovered the social status and discrimination toward nursing professionals. Government leaders, policymakers, and researchers should take this research as an opportunity to reform their policy for human resource management and education for the respectfulness of medical and nursing professionals in the public health system.
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