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Salameh B, Abdallah J, Alkubati SA, ALBashtawy M. Alarm fatigue and perceived stress among critical care nurses in the intensive care units: Palestinian perspectives. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:261. [PMID: 38654236 PMCID: PMC11036661 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01897-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The frequency of alarms generated by monitors and other electro-medical devices is undeniably valuable but can simultaneously escalate the workload for healthcare professionals, potentially subjecting intensive care unit nurses to alarm fatigue. The aim of this study is to investigate alarm fatigue and stress levels among critical care nursing personnel. Additionally, the study aims to assess predictors for both alarm fatigue and perceived stress. METHODOLOGY A descriptive cross-sectional study recruited 187 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses from hospitals located in the northern and central regions of the West Bank, Palestine. Data were gathered through online surveys due to logistic concerns using the Alarm Fatigue Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale. The research was conducted between November 2023 and January 2024. RESULTS The mean overall alarm fatigue score was 23.36 (SD = 5.57) out of 44. The study showed that 62.6% of the participating ICU nurses experience average to high degree of alarm fatigue, while 69.5% experience average to high levels of perceived stress. A significant positive Pearson correlation was found between stress and alarm fatigue (0.40, P < 0.01). Important predictors of alarm fatigue include perceived stress, nurse-to-patient ratio, gender, and years of experience, while important predictors of perceived stress include alarm fatigue, type of working shift and hospital unit. CONCLUSION Alarm fatigue can compromise the timely intervention required to prevent adverse outcomes by causing delayed responses or missed critical alarm, which can have major ramifications for patient safety. Addressing stress is crucial for mitigating alarm fatigue and fostering a supportive work environment to ensure optimal patient care. Consequently, exploring strategies to alleviate the negative impacts of alarm fatigue on critical care nurses' stress merits further investigation in future research studies.
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- Basma Salameh
- Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine.
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- Department of Animal Production, An-Najah National University,Nablus, Jenin, Palestine
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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Boudreau G, Brassard A, Beaulieu N, Audet A, Péloquin K. Attachment and Sexual Functioning in Couples Seeking Fertility Treatment: The Role of Infertility-Specific Coping Strategies. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2024; 50:395-412. [PMID: 38254305 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2024.2302019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Couples facing infertility often experience sexual difficulties. Yet, little is known about the factors associated with these difficulties. We examined whether infertility-related coping strategies explain the associations between attachment insecurities (anxiety, avoidance) and sexual function and satisfaction in 97 couples seeking fertility treatment. Anxiety was associated with one's lower sexual satisfaction and function via self-neglect coping strategies. Anxiety was also associated with the partner's lower sexual satisfaction via self-blame coping. Avoidance was associated with lower partner support-seeking and sexual satisfaction. These findings support the roles of attachment and coping in the experience of sexual difficulties among couples seeking fertility treatment.
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- Gabrielle Boudreau
- Department of Psychology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Nagórska M, Zych B, Obrzut B, Darmochwał-Kolarz D. Factors affecting self-esteem and disease acceptance in patients from infertile couples. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1177340. [PMID: 37521992 PMCID: PMC10375016 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1177340] [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: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Infertility has been diagnosed in millions of people around the world and is described as a complex medical, mental, and social problem that affects many aspects of life. The aim of the study was to extract the determining factors and the level of self-esteem and the degree of acceptance of the disease in infertile patients and to find differences between women and men in this aspect. Methods A total 456 patients (235 women and 221 men) from infertile couples participated in a cross-sectional study. To collect data a Personal Information Form (PIF), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES), and Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS) were used. Results The overall self-esteem score for the whole sample was 30.50 (15 ± 30) points and for acceptance of the disease 32.4 (8 ± 40) points. In the study group, men obtained a slightly higher level of self-esteem than women (31.00 vs. 30.04 points). Additionally, men had a higher level of acceptance of the disease (33.12 vs. 31.80) than women. Socio-demographic factors such as age and level of education had impact on scores SES and AIS. Clinical factors did not determine the results of SES and AIS, both in the overall sample and in the female and male groups. Conclusion Self-esteem in patients from infertile couples increases with age and level of education. There are also significant differences between women and men, i.e., positive correlations between the level of education and self-esteem in men and the degree of acceptance of the disease in women.
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- Małgorzata Nagórska
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
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Foti FL, Karner-Huţuleac A, Maftei A. The value of motherhood and psychological distress among infertile women: The mediating role of coping strategies. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1024438. [PMID: 36817897 PMCID: PMC9931740 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1024438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Introduction The present study investigated psychological distress and coping strategies among infertile women during the COVID-19 pandemic using a multi-dimensional model of infertility-related stress. We explored the associations between individual (i.e., age) and situational characteristics related to infertility (i.e., duration of infertility, cause of infertility, number of lost pregnancies, and assisted reproductive techniques [ART] status), and perceived-infertility-related factors (i.e., the perceived importance of motherhood). Methods Our total sample consisted of 193 women aged 20 to 46 (M= 33.23, SD = 4.58), out of which 102 were undergoing ART procedures (M = 33.60, SD = 4.23), and 91 were not (M= 32.81, SD = 4.94). Participants filled in questionnaires measuring psychological distress, coping strategies, and the importance of motherhood. Results Correlation analyses suggested that the importance of motherhood was positively associated with psychological distress and negative coping strategies. Mediation analysis results indicated that both in the overall sample and in the sample of women undergoing ART procedures, the negative self-perception fully mediated the link between the importance of motherhood on psychological distress. In the non-ART sample, we found a significant mediation effect of denial on the link between the importance of motherhood and psychological distress. Discussion We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the present findings, focusing on the mental health-related consequences of the social stigma of infertility heightened by the pressure of parenthood.
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- Florentina Larisa Foti
- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iaşi, Romania
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- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iaşi, Romania
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Nagórska M, Lesińska-Sawicka M, Obrzut B, Ulman D, Darmochwał-Kolarz D, Zych B. Health Related Behaviors and Life Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Infertility Treatment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159188. [PMID: 35954545 PMCID: PMC9367928 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of life satisfaction and health behaviors presented by patients with diagnosed infertility. This cross-sectional study included 456 patients (235 women and 221 men) from infertile couples in southeastern Poland from June 2019 to February 2020. Participants completed a questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, the Health Behaviors Inventory (HBI), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The average score of severity of health behaviors for the study group was 82.96 points. Satisfaction with life at a higher level was declared by 57.6% of respondents, at an average level was declared by 31.4%, and at a lower level was declared by 11%. The SWLS score for the entire study group was 24.11 points (6.82 points on the sten scale). Respondents who achieved a higher rate of life satisfaction also had a higher level of severity of health behaviors (p < 0.0001). There were no significant differences between male and female SWLS scores, although the women had significantly higher rates of severity of health behaviors than men. The level of health behavior is positively related to life satisfaction in infertile patients. Medical personnel should conduct health education on a healthy lifestyle that promotes the improvement of reproductive health.
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- Małgorzata Nagórska
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (B.O.); (D.D.-K.)
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (B.O.); (D.D.-K.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pro-Familia Hospital, 35-001 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (B.O.); (D.D.-K.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland;
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Perceived Partner's Self-Control and Social Support Effects on Relationship Satisfaction in Couples Experiencing Infertility or Miscarriage: Dyadic Analyses. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19041970. [PMID: 35206157 PMCID: PMC8872363 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19041970] [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: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The process that infertile couples and those after a miscarriage go through is unpredictable and difficult to control; therefore, it is associated with a lowered sense of control for both partners. Uncontrolled stress creates a higher level of anxiety, which is associated not only with a lower quality of life but also with worse results from infertility treatment and higher risks of miscarriage. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the partner’s perceived self-control and marital satisfaction in the context of the partners’ coping strategies. The actor-partner interdependence model was applied to 90 heterosexual married couples. Our results show that men who perceive their wives as being more self-controlled and women who are perceived by their husbands as being more self-controlled feel more satisfied in their relationships. The effect of a partner’s perceived self-control on satisfaction with the relationship was weaker when controlled for the length of marriage. It also appeared to be moderated through the spouses’ use of social support. We conclude that the effects of the partner’s perceived self-control and social support are strong for marital satisfaction in the context of infertility and miscarriage.
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Wald G, Punjani N, Hayden R, Feliciano M, Dudley V, Goldstein M. Assessing the clinical value of the Kruger strict morphology criteria over the World Health Organization fourth edition criteria. F S Rep 2021; 2:176-180. [PMID: 34278351 PMCID: PMC8267392 DOI: 10.1016/j.xfre.2021.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective To assess if the newer Kruger strict morphology (WHO5; normal ≥4%) adds any clinical value beyond the criteria of the World Health Organization fourth edition (WHO4; normal ≥14%). Design Retrospective study. Setting Tertiary hospital. Patients Men without known azoospermia who had semen analysis (SA) collected over a 10-year period of time. Interventions Morphology classification under Kruger WHO5 strict criteria and WHO4 criteria. Main Outcome Measures Correlation between the WHO5 and WHO4 morphological classifications. Results A total of 4,510 SAs were identified during the study period. Of these, both Kruger WHO5 and WHO4 morphologies were included in 932 SAs (20.7%) from a total of 691 men. The median age of the men was 37 years (interquartile range, 32.0-43.8 years). The mean (±SD) semen volume, sperm concentration, and motility were 2.6 ± 1.4 mL, 50.0 ± 35.6 × 106/mL, and 53.1% ± 18.6%, respectively. The correlation between the WHO4 and WHO5 morphology assessments was high (Spearman correlation coefficient = 0.94). Only 545 (58.5%) of 932 SAs had abnormal Kruger WHO5 morphology, of which 543 (99.6%) of 545 also had abnormal morphology by the WHO4 criteria. Conclusions The Kruger WHO5 and WHO4 morphologic criteria correlate closely. Only two men (0.4%) with an abnormal Kruger morphology had normal WHO4 morphology. Given the limited predictive value of sperm morphology, the additional cost and effort of Kruger criteria may not be warranted in lieu of, or in addition to, the WHO4 classification.
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- Gal Wald
- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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