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Yun JS, Suh EE. Resilience and Overcoming Experiences of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients Hospitalized in a Single-Room Isolation Ward: A Mixed-Methods Study. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2024; 18:68-78. [PMID: 38309529 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2024.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused patients to suffer from various physical and psychological symptoms and social challenges, but the impact was harder for those COVID-19 patients receiving treatment in single-room isolation wards in South Korea. This study aimed to investigate resilience, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality of those patients and the relationships between those variables, and explore the patients' experience of resilience during the COVID-19 treatment in single-room isolation wards. METHODS This study employed a mixed-methods approach, collecting quantitative data through surveys and qualitative data through semistructured interviews conducted between May and October 2022. Quantitative surveys encompassing disease-specific and demographic information, visual analog scales to assess anxiety, depression, and sleep quality, and the Connor-Davidson resilience scale were administered to patients (N = 153). Qualitative thematic analyses were conducted following interviews with a subset of patients (N = 13) belonging to the high-resilience group. RESULTS Resilience exhibited a negative correlation with anxiety and depression, while showing a positive correlation with sleep quality. Factors affecting resilience include having a spouse, educational attainment, and depression. The qualitative thematic analysis results were categorized into: (1) facing the reality of being isolated in a room; (2) struggling to accept and adapt to isolation; and (3) seeking connections in isolation. CONCLUSIONS This research sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals in isolation and underscores the crucial role of resilience in overcoming such challenges. The resilience observed in these patients is grounded in both interpersonal and profound spiritual connections. These findings underscore the necessity for nurses to develop customized strategies to alleviate the impacts of social isolation.
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- Ji-Su Yun
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea; Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea; Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea; Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leader for the Future by BK21 Project.
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Ahn J, Suh EE. Body Acceptance Scale for Women with Breast Cancer: Development and Validation of a Measurement. Semin Oncol Nurs 2023; 39:151486. [PMID: 37537029 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Breast cancer and its treatment result in drastic physical changes that can negatively affect a woman's body image. Body acceptance in women with breast cancer is crucial in enhancing their body image and overall quality of life. Despite its significance, there are currently no specific tools to measure body acceptance among cancer patients. This study aimed to develop a Body Acceptance Scale for Women with Breast Cancer (BAS-BC). DATA SOURCES The scale's initial items were generated based on a conceptual framework of body acceptance and were reviewed by three clinical and five experiential experts. A preliminary instrument was developed through a content validity assessment by six clinical experts and a pilot test with 20 women with breast cancer. Validity and reliability were evaluated via an online survey of 411 women who had undergone breast cancer surgery. CONCLUSION The scale consists of 17 items across six factors (encountering, understanding, adaptation, return to daily life, successful transition, and leap into the future). The scale's validity-including construct validity, cross-validity, known-groups validity, and criterion validity-was satisfactory, exhibiting a Cronbach α of .91. The BAS-BC demonstrated good validity and reliability. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE The BAS-BC will contribute to improving the quality of life of female breast cancer survivors by providing fundamental information for future research. The BAS-BC may enable nurses to provide tailored interventions to promote body acceptance.
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- Jeonghee Ahn
- Post-doctoral Researcher, Department of Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Professor, Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Four Project, College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Seok Y, Cho Y, Kim N, Suh EE. Degree of Alarm Fatigue and Mental Workload of Hospital Nurses in Intensive Care Units. Nurs Rep 2023; 13:946-955. [PMID: 37489405 PMCID: PMC10366754 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13030083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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This study aimed to determine the degree of alarm fatigue and mental workload of ICU nurses, and to clarify the relationship between these two variables. A cross-sectional, descriptive research design was used. Data were collected from 90 nurses working in four ICUs in Seoul, Republic of Korea, using a questionnaire determining their degree of alarm fatigue and mental workload. Data were collected from 6 March to 26 April 2021 and were analyzed using a t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The average alarm-fatigue score was 28.59 out of 44. The item with the highest score was "I often hear a certain amount of noise in the ward", with a score of 3.59 out of 4. The average of the mental workload scores was 75.21 out of 100. The highest mental workload item was effort, which scored 78.72 out of 100. No significant correlation was found between alarm fatigue and mental workload. Although nurses were consistently exposed to alarm fatigue, this was not directly related to their mental workloads, perhaps owing to their professional consciousness as they strived to accomplish tasks despite alarm fatigue. However, since alarm fatigue can affect efficiency, investigations to reduce it and develop appropriate guidelines are necessary. This study was not registered.
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- Yoonhee Seok
- Department of Nursing, Kyungil University, Gyeongsan 38428, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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Ahn J, Suh EE. Body acceptance in women with breast cancer: A concept analysis using a hybrid model. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2023; 62:102269. [PMID: 36709718 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Women with breast cancer undergo drastic physical changes which can impact their body image. Accepting the altered body has recently been highlighted as the key to body image improvement, however, there is no clear definition or conceptualization of it. This study clarified the concept of body acceptance in women with breast cancer, using a hybrid model. METHODS In the theoretical phase, the attributes and working definitions of the concept were identified through an extensive literature review. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted during the fieldwork phase to elucidate the concept and verify the attributes derived from the theoretical phase. Finally, in the final analytic phase, the findings were compared and integrated. RESULTS The theoretical and fieldwork phases included 20 out of the 579 articles extracted from the literature search and five women who had undergone breast cancer surgery, respectively. Body acceptance was defined as "acknowledging, normalizing, and overcoming changes in body appearance and function caused by breast cancer and its treatment". CONCLUSIONS Body acceptance has been identified as a key factor directly related to the overall quality of life. This study provides a theoretical basis for developing effective interventions and consequently facilitates their provision in practice.
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- Jeonghee Ahn
- College of Nursing, Seoul National Univeristy, 103, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, 103, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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Jang S, Suh EE. Outpatient Service Use in Korean Older Adult Women with Degenerative Arthritis Based on Andersen's Model. Geriatrics (Basel) 2023; 8:geriatrics8010009. [PMID: 36648914 PMCID: PMC9844404 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics8010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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To ensure that older adults (aged 65 years or older) can experience a healthy life, they should use medical services that are appropriate, both quantitatively and qualitatively. This study aimed to identify the factors affecting outpatient service use by older adult women with degenerative arthritis using Andersen’s model. A survey was conducted among 232 older adult women with degenerative arthritis in two university hospitals in Seoul. The Korean Activities of Daily Living, Korean Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, and the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, χ2-test, t-test, and multiple logistic regression analysis. Among the participants, 69.8% used outpatient services and 30.2% did not. In the univariate analyses, age, marital status, residency, household income, chronic diseases, subjective health status, and disability were significant. Age (odds ratio [OR] = 5.53, p < 0.001), annual household income (OR = 5.64, p < 0.001), chronic diseases (OR = 11.06, p < 0.001), and disability (OR = 3.56, p = 0.016) significantly affected outpatient service use. The results suggest that health promotion interventions for Korean older adult women should focus on predicting outpatient service use according to the patient’s characteristics.
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- Soyoung Jang
- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-740-8484
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Jang S, Suh EE. Development and application of a mobile-based multimedia nursing competency evaluation system for nursing students: A mixed-method randomized controlled study. Nurse Educ Pract 2022; 64:103458. [PMID: 36182728 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To develop a mobile-based multimedia Nursing Competency Evaluation (NCE) system based on the Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction model and verify its effectiveness. BACKGROUND In education, mobile devices can enable the delivery of learning content without time and spatial constraints. Mobile-based test is emerging as a novel method using technologies to appraise students' performance on practicum. This mobile-based test go beyond the simple evaluation of memorised knowledge, a limitation common to paper-based tests. They are useful because they can include multimedia items such as videos, animations and pictures to comprehensively evaluate students' clinical competencies. METHODS This study was conducted in a nursing university in Seoul, South Korea in September 2021. A mixed method randomised controlled design was employed to evaluate its usability. The participants in the experimental group used the Nursing Competency Evaluation system and joined in focus group interviews for verifying the effects of the Nursing Competency Evaluation system qualitatively. Those in the control group responded to the mobile-based test, but which has only text-based test items. The system usability, effectiveness and learning satisfaction in both groups were measured after the mobile-based test experience. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed using t-tests and thematic analysis using focus group interviews, respectively. RESULTS Sixty nursing students participated, with 30 each in the experimental and control groups. There were no significant differences in nursing competency scores between the two groups. However, average scores for effectiveness and learning satisfaction were significantly higher in the experimental than in the control group. Nineteen experimental group participants partook in the interviews, with many describing that the Nursing Competency Evaluation system allowed them to experience new learning contents and efficiently learn practical nursing skills that can be useful in clinical settings. CONCLUSIONS The Nursing Competency Evaluation system is a promising method because it used mobile technologies and multimedia to appraise students' performance on nursing practicum. It was found that the Nursing Competency Evaluation system with multimedia items is more realistic, interactive and satisfactory compared with text-based mobile test. Thus, we expect it to be used in future nursing curriculums to improve students' nursing competencies.
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- Soyoung Jang
- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, the Republic of Korea
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- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, the Republic of Korea.
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Kim K, Sung HK, Jang J, Suh EE, Lee K, Park SK. Health Status, Health-Related Factors and Work Environment in Korean Semiconductor Workers between 1984–2012: A Qualitative Study and a Cross-Sectional Study. IJERPH 2022; 19:ijerph19106286. [PMID: 35627823 PMCID: PMC9140394 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background: The environment of semiconductor facilities and exposure status has undergone changes. To identify changes in the work environment, health status, and risk factors, a qualitative and cross-sectional study was conducted. Methods: For the qualitative study, 38 current and retired workers who worked for at least 10-years were studied; for the cross-sectional study, 306 current workers who worked for at least 5-years based on JEM strata from Samsung Electronics were selected. Participants were asked about occupational history, cancer-relating risk factors during the working period, medical history, dietary habits for the past year, and hematological cancer-relating infection. Results: In the qualitative study, fabrication workers reported bladder cystitis, dermatitis in hands, gastritis/ulcer, and dry eye as frequent symptoms during work environment changes (manual to automatic process). In the cross-sectional study, there were no abnormal findings for infection biomarkers related to hematological cancer and spontaneous abortion, and their general health status was no different from the general population. Also, questionnaire feasibility was evaluated for the applicability in the prospective cohort. Conclusion: Current semiconductor workers’ health status was good compared to other populations. For lifelong health assessment, a cohort study is needed which considers health worker effects and current environments.
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- Kyungsik Kim
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Daehak-ro 101, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea; (K.K.); (J.J.)
- Department of Biomedical Science, Seoul National University Graduate School, Daehak-ro 101, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Daehak-ro 101, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea
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- Institute for Public Healthcare, National Medical Center, Eulji-ro 245, Jung-gu, Seoul 04564, Korea;
- National Emergency Medical Center, National Medical Center, Eulji-ro 245, Jung-gu, Seoul 04564, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Daehak-ro 101, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea; (K.K.); (J.J.)
- Gyeongnam Center for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Jungang-daero 300, Uichang-gu, Changwon 51154, Korea
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- College of Nursing Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Daehak-ro 101, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Dongkuk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Korea;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Daehak-ro 101, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea; (K.K.); (J.J.)
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Daehak-ro 101, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea
- Integrated Major in Innovative Medical Science, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Daehak-ro 101, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-740-8338; Fax: +82-2-747-4830
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Park M, Suh EE. Comparison of objective and subjective sleep time and quality in hospitalized recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2022; 9:100082. [PMID: 36060832 PMCID: PMC9428810 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2022.100082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective In this study, the sleep time and efficiency of recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) were investigated throughout treatment and compared objective measurements with subjective self-reported data. Methods Sleep time and efficiency were measured using both objective and subjective methods throughout the treatment period in inpatients receiving HSCT. The participants were recruited among HSCT inpatients at a tertiary hospital in Seoul, South Korea, between August 2019 and August 2020. Actigraphy was used to measure objective sleep time and efficiency. Subjective sleep time and quality were measured using the sleep diary and Insomnia Severity Index. Measurement data from 40 patients were analyzed. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare the differences between objective and subjective values in total sleep time and sleep efficiency. Results The total sleep time was the lowest during the administration of anticancer drugs before stem cell transplantation. The total sleep time of patients with HSCT differed significantly over time when offsetting the difference in the measurement method. There were no significant differences between subjective and objective results for sleep time, and the interaction between the two methods over time was not significant. However, meaningful differences were found among the groups in sleep efficiency throughout the treatment period and between objective and subjective methods, as well as a statistically significant interaction between the two methods over time. Conclusions Actigraphy misclassified patients’ low-energy state with little movement due to immune system impairment during treatment as sleep, resulting in high measured sleep efficiency, whereas their self-reported sleep efficiency was very low. Therefore, subjective measures might be more accurate for measuring sleep efficiency in HSCT patients.
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- Minkyoung Park
- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, College of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author.
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Piao J, Suh EE. Predictive Factors of the Regular Mammography Screening among Korean Chinese Women in Korea. Asian Oncol Nurs 2022. [DOI: 10.5388/aon.2022.22.1.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Jinshi Piao
- Doctoral Student, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Professor, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Yu SY, Suh EE, Kim YM, Nguyen TAP, Badamdorj O, Seok Y, Jang S, Ahn J. Tablet PC-based competency evaluation for nursing students in three Asian countries: Cross-sectional comparative study. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 57:103230. [PMID: 34715644 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM This study evaluated a practical competency evaluation for nursing students in three Asian countries using tablet PC-based tests. The need to evaluate practical competencies in a non-face-to-face manner continues to pose challenges in nursing education. DESIGN This study presents descriptive comparative research on a tablet PC-based evaluation of practical competencies in three countries. METHODS tablet PC-based clinical practice competency evaluation was conducted among nursing college students in Korea, Vietnam and Mongolia. In total, 124 students answered 65 questions for practical competency evaluation and items on its usefulness. RESULTS Students from Korea had the highest score of nursing competencies (41.6 points; n = 59, SD 6.02), followed by those from Vietnam (26.3 points; n = 30, SD 4.97) and Mongolia (18.4 points; n = 35, SD 5.36). Scores for usability showed an inverse relationship with competency scores. Questions incorporating video showed the lowest proportion of low-discrimination items. CONCLUSIONS This research recognized that using video which provides contextual elements can increase item discrimination. These findings suggest that incorporating video into evaluation items in tablet-PC-based tests is useful for international comparison.
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- Soo-Young Yu
- Department of Nursing, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Nursing, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Hong J, Kim M, Suh EE, Cho S, Jang S. Comparison of Fatigue, Quality of Life, Turnover Intention, and Safety Incident Frequency between 2-Shift and 3-Shift Korean Nurses. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18157953. [PMID: 34360246 PMCID: PMC8345778 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18157953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to compare the fatigue, quality of life, turnover intention, and safety incident frequency between 2- and 3-shift nurses, and analyze their perceptions of the 2-shift system. Participants were 227 nurses working for one year or more in a tertiary hospital in Seoul, South Korea (113 were 2-shift nurses for two months or longer, and 114 were 3-shift nurses with no experience of 2-shift work). The Occupational Fatigue Exhaustion Recovery Scale (OFER) and Quality of Life Scale were used. Turnover intention, safety incident frequency, and perceptions of the 2-shift system were surveyed by questionnaires developed by the researchers. Results showed that 2-shift nurses had lower chronic fatigue (t = -2.38, p = 0.018) and higher recovery between shifts (t = 3.90, p < 0.001) and quality of life scores than 3-shift nurses (t = 3.69, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences for turnover intention (t = -1.48, p = 0.140), frequency of needlestick accidents (t = 0.30, p = 0.763), medication errors (t = -1.46, p = 0.146), or near-miss medication errors (t = 0.78, p = 0.437). Two-shift nurses found it easier to secure rest and personal leisure time, and their shift system was shown to improve work satisfaction by increasing the continuity of care. Additional research is necessary to examine how nurses' health status and emotional satisfaction vary by shift type.
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- Jeonghee Hong
- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Korea; (J.H.); (M.K.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Korea; (J.H.); (M.K.); (S.C.)
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- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Korea; (J.H.); (M.K.); (S.C.)
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea;
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Seok Y, Suh EE, Yu SY, Park J, Park H, Lee E. Effectiveness of Integrated Education to Reduce Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting, and Dizziness after Abdominal Surgery under General Anesthesia. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18116124. [PMID: 34204087 PMCID: PMC8200998 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18116124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study presents an anticipatory integrated education program for nausea, vomiting, and dizziness prevention (anti-NVD education program) for patients undergoing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. The anti-NVD education program for nephrectomy patients consisted of the following: the causes of postoperative nausea, vomiting, and dizziness; effective deep breathing and how to use an inspirometer; postoperative nausea and vomiting; effective methods of patient-controlled analgesia; and the stepwise standing up method to prevent dizziness. A study was conducted among 79 adults (experimental group: n = 40, control group: n = 39). The degree of nausea and dizziness was measured using a numerical rating scale (NRS), and vomiting and the frequency of antiemetic use were measured in terms of the number of patients. The experimental group, which received the anti-NVD education, showed remarkably lower levels of nausea (p = 0.013) and dizziness (p < 0.001) than the control group. The frequency of antiemetic use 48 hours after surgery was significantly lower in the experimental group (p = 0.03). This study proved the efficacy of the anti-NVD education program for reducing postoperative nausea and dizziness. This program can be used as a noninvasive nursing intervention to prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness among patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
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- Yoonhee Seok
- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Korea;
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- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-740-8484
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- Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea;
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, Ulsan University, Seoul 05505, Korea;
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- Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea; (H.P.); (E.L.)
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- Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea; (H.P.); (E.L.)
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We aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a smart device-based test to assess Korean undergraduate students' clinical nursing competency, named SBT-NURS. The 65-item SBT-NURS comprises questions that simulate clinical situations, are problem solving-oriented, use multimedia (ie, videos/photos/animations), and involve the following topics: medical-surgical nursing, fundamentals of nursing, pediatrics, maternity, management, and psychiatric. We utilized a quantitative method to analyze the effects of the SBT-NURS (ie, via a single-group, post-experimental survey design) and a qualitative method to analyze students' experiences of using the SBT-NURS (ie, via seven focus group interviews [FGIs]). Students' overall adult health nursing paper-based test scores (ie, combining their scores in group activity, presentation, attendance, and attitude toward the midterm and final tests on adult health nursing) (r = 0.552, P < .001) and clinical practicum scores (r = 0.268, P = .040) in the last semester showed a statistically significant positive correlation with their SBT-NURS scores. Their paper-based testing practice average scores (ie, combination between paper-based tests and clinical practicum scores) showed a similar significant correlation (r = 0.506, P < .001). Students deemed the SBT-NURS advantageous, satisfactory, convenient, and useful. The SBT-NURS may be an effective learning and evaluation method for nursing education that help improve students' clinical competency and learning outcomes.
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- Soyoung Jang
- Author Affiliation: College of Nursing (Ms Jang and Dr Suh) and Research Institute of Nursing Science (Dr Suh), Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
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Yoo HJ, Suh EE. Development of a Mobile App-Based Self-care Health Diary for Heart Transplant Recipients: A Pilot Study. Comput Inform Nurs 2021; 39:804-812. [PMID: 34747896 DOI: 10.1097/cin.0000000000000708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Self-care is an essential concept in health maintenance for patients with heart problems. Mobile applications have received significant attention for their efficacy in facilitating lifestyle management. This study aimed to develop a practical mobile application for Android smartphones to aid in the self-care of heart transplant recipients. Development followed the five stages of the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The developed self-care health diary application provides users with a detailed guide to information and behaviors necessary for self-care through two main components: "Health information" and "Health diary." We conducted a 5-day pilot test with six subject experts and four heart transplant recipients. The participants were unanimously satisfied with the application's content, but experienced difficulty with its functionality, such as screen display and button operation. The feedback was used to revise and update the application, leading to the development of the final version. This study and application significantly contribute to the creation of a sustainable healthcare environment for the growing number of heart transplant recipients by enabling them to perform daily self-care. In future, education and promotion are required for encouraging heart transplant recipients to use the application regularly and proactively.
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- Hye Jin Yoo
- Author Affiliations: College of Nursing, Dankook University (Dr Yoo) Cheonan, South Korea and College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University (Dr Suh), South Korea
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Yoo HJ, Suh EE. Effects of a smartphone-based self-care health diary for heart transplant recipients: A mixed methods study. Appl Nurs Res 2021; 58:151408. [PMID: 33745556 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2021.151408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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AIM This study evaluated the effectiveness of a smartphone-based self-care health diary based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model, designed to enable transplant recipients to self-manage their health and increase their adherence to medical advice. BACKGROUND Heart transplant recipients must take immunosuppressants to prevent rejection for the rest of their lives. As immunosuppressant drugs suppress the immune system, transplant recipients are like individuals battling chronic diseases and must be diligent about self-care to keep healthy. METHODS This was a quasi-experimental study using a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest non-synchronized design and mixed methods. The sample comprised of 56 patients, with 28 each in the experimental and control groups. The control group was recruited from May 25-June 19, 2018, and the experimental group from September 1-13, 2018. Self-efficacy and self-care adherence were assessed via questionnaires; user experiences were assessed via interviews after the application was used for 4 weeks. RESULTS After four weeks of use, transplant recipients reported significantly higher self-efficacy (F = 55.87, p < 0.001) and self-care adherence (F = 9.68, p = 0.003). Five themes were derived for the user experiences: (1) taking initiative for self-care, (2) utilizing a novel tool for self-care, (3) experiencing obstacles in ongoing self-care, (4) focusing on self-care adherence through the tool, and (5) expecting the application to serve as a personal medical assistant. CONCLUSIONS The health diary application is expected to motivate heart transplant recipients to perform self-care and improve adherence to medical advice.
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- Hye Jin Yoo
- College of Nursing, Dankook University, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea.
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Yates P, Charalambous A, Fennimore L, Nevidjon B, So WKW, Suh EE, Woodford E, Young A. Position statement on cancer nursing's potential to reduce the growing burden of cancer across the world. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:3435-3437. [PMID: 33709188 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06030-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Patsy Yates
- International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care, Vancouver, Canada.
- Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, O Block, D Wing, Level 7, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- European Oncology Nursing Society, Brussels, Belgium
- Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Asian Oncology Nursing Society, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong
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- Asian Oncology Nursing Society, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- European Oncology Nursing Society, Brussels, Belgium
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- Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, Aurora, Canada
- University of Warwick, Coventry, England
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Yates P, Charalambous A, Fennimore L, So WKW, Suh EE, Woodford E, Young A. Position statement on Cancer Nursing's potential to reduce the growing burden of cancer across the world. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2021; 50:101891. [PMID: 33583691 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2020.101891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- Patsy Yates
- International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care, Canada; Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
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- European Oncology Nursing Society, Belgium; Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
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- Asian Oncology Nursing Society, Republic of Korea; The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
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- Asian Oncology Nursing Society, Republic of Korea; College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
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- Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, Canada; University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Yates P, Charalambous A, Fennimore L, Nevidjon B, So WKW, Suh EE, Woodford E, Young A. Position Statement on Cancer Nursing's Potential to Reduce the Growing Burden of Cancer across the World. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2021; 8:107-109. [PMID: 33688557 PMCID: PMC7934595 DOI: 10.4103/2347-5625.308313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Patsy Yates
- International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia
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- European Oncology Nursing Society, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus.,Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Oncology Nursing Society, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Oncology Nursing Society, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Asian Oncology Nursing Society, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Asian Oncology Nursing Society, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- European Oncology Nursing Society, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, Coventry, UK.,Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Ahn J, Suh EE. [The Lived Experience of Body Alteration and Body Image with Regard to Immediate Breast Reconstruction among Women with Breast Cancer]. J Korean Acad Nurs 2021; 51:245-259. [PMID: 33993129 DOI: 10.4040/jkan.21028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of body alteration and body image with regard to immediate breast reconstruction among women with breast cancer. METHODS Data were collected from July to December 2020 through individual in-depth interviews with 15 women who had undergone immediate breast reconstruction due to breast cancer. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis. RESULTS The following four theme clusters emerged. First, "revalued meaning of breasts due to cancer" illustrated the fact that cancer removal surgery brought the participants to reconsider the meaning of their breasts. Second, "had no choice but breast reconstruction" demonstrated the participants' decision-making process of not wanting to lose breasts. Third, "unsatisfied breasts despite reconstruction" portrayed the distress due to the unexpected surgical outcomes. Finally, "restarted everyday routines with the altered body" described the healing process of the participants by accepting their changed body. CONCLUSION In Korea, where family-centeredness and fidelity are highly valued, women perceived their breasts not only as a symbol of femininity but as the mediator connecting the self to family. Despite the distress related to imperfect breasts, the participants were thankful for their reconstructed breasts. Breast reconstruction helped them return to daily life as the psychological trauma of breast cancer was healed. The participants rebuilt their body image by accepting their scarred new body. This may allow health professionals to provide constructive and culturally appropriate counseling in advance by providing insight into women's perception of their body image with regard to breast reconstruction.
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- Jeonghee Ahn
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
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Yates P, Charalambous A, Fennimore L, So WKW, Suh EE, Woodford E, Young A. Cancer Nursing's Potential to Reduce the Growing Burden of Cancer Across the World. Oncol Nurs Forum 2020; 47:625-627. [PMID: 33063784 DOI: 10.1188/20.onf.625-627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Cancer is the first or second leading cause of premature death (i.e., at ages 30-69 years) in 134 of 183 countries, and it ranks third or fourth in an additional 45 countries. An estimated 18.1 million new cancer cases and 9.6 million cancer-related deaths occurred worldwide in 2018. The incidence of cancer globally is expected to exceed 27 million new cancer cases per year by 2040 in part due to the aging of the population and greater susceptibility to aging-related diseases such as cancer. This estimated increase in cancer incidence will occur in all countries, but the predicted increase will be proportionately greatest in low and medium countries. Cancer is also a disease associated with significant morbidity. It is estimated that the total annual economic cost of cancer in 2010 was US$1.16 trillion per year.
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Yoo HJ, Suh EE. Lived Experiences of Korean Young Adults After Heart Transplantation: A Phenomenological Approach. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2020; 15:89-95. [PMID: 33065357 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2020.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to explore and describe the lived experience of young adult heart transplant recipients in Korea. METHODS Fifteen young adult heart transplant recipients participated in this qualitative study. Data were collected from March to August 2019 through in-depth individual interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method. RESULTS Their experiences about the arduous journey of heart transplant surgery and life after surgery were captured in four themes: (1) unwelcome rebirth without vitality, (2) facing unreachable ordinary tasks in life, (3) lifestyle bordering between burdensome and self-valued, and (4) finding the true meaning of a newly given life. CONCLUSION Young adult heart transplant recipients struggled with the burdens of their health problems, which impacted their employment and relationships. The participants' lifelong challenges and psychological turbulence identified in this study provide guidance for health-care providers to understand this population.
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- Hye Jin Yoo
- College of Nursing, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Yoo HJ, Suh EE, Shim J. Effectiveness of blood glucose control protocol for open heart surgery patients. J Adv Nurs 2020; 77:275-285. [PMID: 33016410 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored blood glucose control protocol for postoperative cardiac surgery patients treated in intensive care. DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS Data for the control group (non-tailored protocol) were collected from medical records at a tertiary hospital in Seoul, Korea between April-July 2015. Data for the experimental group (tailored protocol) were obtained from medical records between April-July 2016. After adjusting the target blood glucose range, eliminating single-dose insulin administration and extending the blood glucose measurement time interval, data for blood glucose measurements, time for reaching and maintaining target blood glucose, mean number of daily blood glucose measurements and insulin dose adjustments for the experimental group were collected. RESULTS In the experimental group (where the target blood glucose rate was increased) the hypoglycaemia rate and the variation in blood glucose decreased significantly compared with the control group. In particular, the experimental group maintained relatively stable blood glucose levels by retaining a small variation range in glucose, regardless of the presence of diabetes. Time required for maintaining target blood glucose, mean number of daily blood glucose measurements and insulin dose adjustments per patient decreased. CONCLUSION The tailored protocol contributes to the safe and effective control of blood glucose in critical care patients after cardiac surgery and to the efficiency of nurses administering it. IMPACT This study has two significant impacts. The application of the tailored protocol has a positive impact on patients' blood glucose management, a critical component of treatment for postoperative cardiac patients in intensive care units. It also has a positive impact on the efficiency of nurses applying it. The results of this study are thus expected to facilitate successful implementation of clinical protocols for critical care after heart surgery.
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- Hye Jin Yoo
- Department of Nursing, Asan Medical center, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Medicine, Department of Nursing, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, South Korea
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Yu S, Kim JI, Park JH, Jang SJ, Suh EE, Song JE, Im Y. Analysis of Research Topics and Trends in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing to Improve Its International Influence. J Korean Acad Nurs 2020; 50:501-512. [PMID: 32895337 DOI: 10.4040/jkan.20167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to analyze articles published in the Journal of the Korean Academy of Nursing (JKAN) between 2010 and 2019, along with those published in three international nursing journals, to improve JKAN's international reputation. METHODS The overall characteristics of JKAN's published papers and keywords, study participants, types of nursing interventions and dependent variables, citations, and cited journals were analyzed. Additionally, the keywords and study designs, publication-related characteristics, journal impact factors (JIF), and Eigenfactor scores of International Journal of Nursing Studies (IJNS), International Nursing Review (INR), Nursing & Health Sciences (NHS), and JKAN were analyzed and compared. RESULTS Among the four journals, JKAN's score was the lowest in both the journal impact factor and Eigenfactor score. In particular, while the JIF of INR and NHS has been continuously increasing; JKAN's JIF has remained static for almost 10 years. The journals which had cited JKAN and those which JKAN had cited were mainly published in Korean. CONCLUSION JKAN still has a low IF and a low ranking among Social Citation Index (E) journals during the past 10 years, as compared to that of four international journals. To enhance JKAN's status as an international journal, it is necessary to consider publishing it in English and to continuously improve the conditions of other publications.
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- Soyoung Yu
- College of Nursing, CHA University, Pocheon, Korea
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- School of Nursing, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea.
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- Red-Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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- College of Nursing Science · East-West Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Kim JI, Suh EE, Song JE, Im Y, Park JH, Yu S, Jang SJ, Kim DH. Development of Caring as a Human Science: 50 Years of History of the Korean Society of Nursing Science. J Korean Acad Nurs 2020; 50:313-332. [PMID: 32632068 DOI: 10.4040/jkan.20142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE This year 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Korean Society of Nursing Science (KSNS). This study was aimed to explore development of caring and describe the 50 years of history of KSNS within the sociocultural context of Korea regarding academic footsteps, meanings, and implications for the future. METHODS This study used a historical research methodology using a literature review and bibliometric analysis. Relevant literature was reviewed and the published abstracts in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (JKAN) were analyzed using VOSviewer. RESULTS Birth control and family planning in the 1970s was the main research topic. In the 1980s, the development of nursing concepts, theories, and philosophies was the mission of KSNS to extend the disciplinary boundary. In the 1990s, the progress of KSNS to become one of the woman-dominant healthcare professionals was the mission in the given period. Expanding the frontiers of KSNS to the extent of global standards was the undertaking of the nursing scholars in the 2000s. Lastly, in the 2010s, the quality and quantity improvement of KSNS and JKAN is expected to make our future even prosperous. The map visualization of the 50 years of research accumulation showed the comparable opposition of quantitative vs. qualitative research methodologies, equation modeling, and instrument development. CONCLUSION These clusters of research demonstrates the efforts to make nursing evidence by Korean nursing scholars for the last five decades. The growth in the slope of KSNS and outcomes of JKAN are to carry on to an unimaginable extent in the future.
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- Jeung Im Kim
- School of Nursing, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea.
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- College of Nursing Science · East-West Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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- College of Nursing, CHA University, Pocheon, Korea
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- Red-Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Seok Y, Suh EE. Comparison of Symptoms, Depression, Intimacy, and Quality of Life According to Treatment Duration in Men with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy. Asian Oncol Nurs 2019. [DOI: 10.5388/aon.2019.19.3.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Yoonhee Seok
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Yoo HJ, Suh EE, Lee SH, Hwang JH, Kwon JH. Experience of violence from the clients and coping methods among ICU nurses working a hospital in South Korea. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2018; 12:S1976-1317(17)30673-4. [PMID: 29535021 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2018.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2017] [Revised: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE It is difficult to develop a good defense system that can prevent nurses from experiencing physical and verbal violence from patients and families in intensive care units, which are closed spaces. This study aimed to identify intensive care nurses' experience of violence from patients and families and investigate their coping methods, if there are any, in a tertiary hospital in South Korea. METHODS This study used a mixed methods design utilizing both a survey for collecting quantitative data and individual interviews for a qualitative one. A total of 200 intensive care nurses participated in the survey, with thirty of them taking part in individual interviews. Survey data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 program, and qualitative data with qualitative content analysis method. RESULTS In the survey, 99.5% of the nurses reported that they had experienced violence from the patients and 67.5% from their visitors (families or relatives). Verbal violence were reported more than physical ones. They showed moderate or severe responses to violence, scoring an average of 2.98±0.63 out of 5. The qualitative data were analyzed to draw 4 themes, 8 categories, and 17 subcategories. The four themes were perception of violence, coping with violence experience, coping resources, and caring mind after violence experience. CONCLUSION While intensive care nurses experience unpredicted violence from patients and their visitors, they fail to cope well with the experience. The safe working environment of intensive care units is expected to contribute to quality care and an improvement of expertise in nursing.
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- Hye Jin Yoo
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Team Manager, Performance Improvement Unit, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- RN, Intensive Care Unit, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- RN, Intensive Care Unit, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim J, Suh EE, Ju S, Choo H, Bae H, Choi H. Sickness Experiences of Korean Registered Nurses at Work: A Qualitative Study on Presenteeism. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2016; 10:32-8. [PMID: 27021832 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2015.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2014] [Revised: 09/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Presenteeism is a relatively new concept in nursing describing the condition within which registered nurses (RNs) come to work while they are sick. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe presenteeism experiences among RNs in South Korea. METHODS In this constructivist grounded theory study, a focus group interview (FGI) technique was utilized for data collection. A total of 20 RNs at one hospital in Chuncheon city joined in three different FGIs. Semistructured questions were asked in reference to their sickness experience in the workplace. Data analysis was conducted according to the constructivist grounded theory methodology. RESULTS All participants had experiences of presenteeism. The overriding theme was "having no caring for nurses leads to losing one's nursing mind". The participants reported that due to either their personal preference or peer pressure they showed up to work, but they felt sad and their pride was hurt by the fact that there was no caring for them from other nurses. This emotional exhaustion often led to the loss of compassion and the resignation of nursing staff. CONCLUSIONS Care for nurses in the workplace is necessary for RNs to make their presenteeism experience positive and even effective.
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- Joohyun Kim
- Department of Nursing, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, Namseoul University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Hallym Polytechnic University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Business Administration, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim HS, Kim HJ, Suh EE. The Effect of Patient-centered CPR Education for Family Caregivers of Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases. J Korean Acad Nurs 2016; 46:463-74. [DOI: 10.4040/jkan.2016.46.3.463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Revised: 05/23/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Hyun Sun Kim
- College of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Myongji Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Translational Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Jiyoung Kang
- Graduate School of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University , Seoul, Korea
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- Heeseung Choi
- College of Nursing, the Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, the Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Research Specialist, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing, Chicago, U. S. A
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Suh EE, Kim H, Kang J, Kim H, Park KO, Jeong BL, Park SM, Jeong SY, Park KJ, Lee K, Jekal M. Outcomes of a culturally responsive health promotion program for elderly Korean survivors of gastrointestinal cancers: a randomized controlled trial. Geriatr Nurs 2013; 34:445-52. [PMID: 24156925 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2013.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2013] [Revised: 09/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial was designed to evaluate the effects of a culturally responsive health promotion program for elderly Korean (CHP-K) survivors of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The program consisted of 8 weeks of Qi exercise and face-to-face counseling on physical and psychological factors. A total of 63 Korean GI cancer survivors, aged ≥65 years, who had completed their active cancer treatment, were recruited from a cancer center in South Korea. Outcomes included the amount of exercise, body weight, BMI, the Patient Generated Subjective Global Assessment scale, the M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory, and self-efficacy and self-esteem scales. Repeated measures MANCOVA revealed a significant difference over time between the groups (Wilks' Lambda F1,62 = 5.361, p = 0.007). Univariate RM-ANCOVA for each outcome measure revealed statistically significant differences between groups. These results suggested that the participation in the CHP-K may have enhanced the health of elderly Korean GI cancer survivors.
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- Eunyoung E Suh
- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Room 513, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-799, Republic of Korea.
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The growth in Asian immigration and a diversity of Asian populations living in Western English-speaking societies pose many opportunities for qualitative research. Cultural competence is essential to credible qualitative nursing research employing interview data. The purpose of this article is to describe culturally competent qualitative research with Asian immigrants, especially in the design, interview phases, and analysis. Strategies to achieve cultural competence are synthesized within the model of cultural competence, integrating the literature review and data exemplars. Strategies for successful conduct of qualitative research in Asian immigrant populations, including preparation of the research team, techniques for the conduct of research interviews with Asian immigrants, and contextual meanings and timing of translation are offered. The article concludes with a summary of implications for future research.
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
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