Spiritual development in Iranian nurses

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 936-949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirmohammad Davoodvand ◽  
Abbas Abbaszadeh ◽  
Fazlollah Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The University ◽  
New Generation

Background: Spiritual development is one of the most important aspects of socialization that has attracted the attention of researchers. It is needed to train nursing student and novice nurses to provide high-quality care for patients. There is ambiguity in the definition of spiritual development and its relations, especially in the eastern countries. Research objectives:: To explore the concept of spiritual development in Iranian nurses. Research design: Qualitative content analysis approach. Data were gathered from semi-structured interviews. Participants and research context: The participants were 17 Iranian Muslim nurses selected using a purposeful sampling. The place of interviews was on their choice. Ethical considerations: Based on the principles of the Helsinki declaration, the focus was on preserving the participants’ autonomy, confidentiality, and anonymity. The participants were told the study purposes and trends, and their rights were emphasized; they were then asked to sign written consent forms. Formal research approval was obtained from Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Ethical approval was granted by the University Ethics Committee before the study was conducted (K/92 etc). Findings: Three themes for spiritual development were defined: obligation to religion, commitment to ethics, and commitment to law. From the results, factors such as connection to the limitless divine power, personal and society-oriented ethical codes, and commitment to the law are proposed. Discussion: There are some differences between these findings and previous study, especially in the relation of the spirituality, religion, and law. Some studies, mostly Iranian, support these findings partially. Conclusion: The results suggest that it is better to teach nursing education based on humanistic principles, ethics, and law to the new generation of nurses to improve community health and development. More studies are needed to examine the relation between these themes.

scholarly journals “I’ve Heard of It, Yes, but I Can’t Remember What Exactly It Was”—A Qualitative Study on Awareness, Knowledge, and Use of the UV Index

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1615
Author(s):  
Katharina Diehl ◽  
Tatiana Görig ◽  
Charlotte Jansen ◽  
Maike Carola Hruby ◽  
Annette B. Pfahlberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Uv Index ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Definition Of

Pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians play an important role in counselling customers regarding sunscreen use and sun protection measures. A potentially helpful tool that can be used during counselling is the ultraviolet index (UVI), which informs individuals when and what sun protection measures are needed at a specific place and time. Our aim in this qualitative study was to explore awareness, knowledge, and use of the UVI during counselling in pharmacies. We used semi-structured interviews with pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians (n = 20) to answer our research questions. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. During the interviews pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians revealed a lot of uncertainty and lack of knowledge regarding the UVI. Eight professionals were able to give a correct definition of UVI. Amongst others, the UVI was confused with sun protection factor. Overall, the UVI was hardly used during the counselling of customers. The UVI was developed to provide guidance when which type of sun protection is required to avoid detrimental effects of ultraviolet radiation. For effective implementation, both the general population and health professionals (e.g., pharmacists) have to increase their knowledge about the UVI. This would strengthen its use during professional counselling in pharmacies and may help to reduce the incidence of skin cancer over the long term.

scholarly journals Research and development projects fuzzy definition in the university context

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Kuchta
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Fuzzy Theory ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Innovative Potential ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – research on R&D projects implemented at universities shows that many researchers feel that the requirements set on R&D project definition in the process of calls for projects brake the innovativeness and the freedom of research. Thus, the objective of the paper is to propose a soft, fuzzy set based method of R&D project definition, which would allow to evaluate projects in the stage of project calls, but at the same time would not act contrary to the research ideas of the most ingenious and innovative researchers. Research methodology – the proposal is based on the results of over 70 structured interviews with R&D project managers from Polish and French universities. The respondents expressed their critical opinion about the required definition of R&D projects in the application stage of most calls, suggested which elements should be improved and in which way. Most of them criticised the required detail level of projects description and emphasized the uncertainty present in their research. Then we propose to model this uncertainty by means of fuzzy sets. Findings – the result of the research presented in the paper is a new way of R&D project definition, based on the fuzzy theory, adjustable to each R&D project type. The new method of project definition will express the actual uncertainty and innovative potential of each R&D project and thus allow a selection of R&D projects which would maximise their contribution to the university and science development. Research limitations – the proposed approach needs to be validated and verified on the basis of a big sample of a real world R&D project, with the participation of a representative sample of researchers. Another limitation is a highly probable resistance against such an approach among the researchers and research funding institutions, as it requires a deep analysis of the planned research and its context. Practical implications – it is proposed that the method will be used by research funding institutions in project calls. This will increase the efficiency of financial resources spent on research, in terms of value-added per one dollar invested in the research. Originality/Value – the proposed method is the first approach to project definition based on fuzzy numbers and one of very few existing approaches to project definition taking uncertainty into account

scholarly journals Nursing students' perceptions of knowledge: an international perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majda Pahor ◽  
Barbara Domajnko ◽  
Elisabeth Lindahl
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Bologna Process ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
The University

Introduction: Nursing education in Europe is undergoing the development toward greater comparability under the Bologna process. Based on our mutual experiences from teaching in Slovenia and Sweden, the students' perspectives on knowledge and nursing practice became an issue. The aim was to explore Slovenian and Swedish undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of knowledge needed for future practice. Methods: A qualitative study design was applied. A questionnaire with open ended questions was used to collect opinions of 174 nursing students from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and 109 nursing students from the University of Umea, Sweden. Textual data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Four subcategories were identified, related to the content of knowledge: knowledge about 'bodies and diseases', about 'people and communication'; and to its purpose: 'to do nursing' and 'to be a nurse'. The main theme, 'integration', indicated the students' awareness of the complexity of their future work and the need for a wide integrated knowledge. Discussion and conclusion: There were more similarities than differences between the Slovenian and Swedish students included in the study. The students were aware of the complex responsibilities and expressed the need for integrating various competences. Interprofessional education should become a constitutive part of nursing education programmes.

scholarly journals Working relationally with clients who have experienced abuse: Exploring counselling psychologists’ experiences using ipa

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 144-162
Author(s):  
Carly Malcolm ◽  
Richard Golsworthy
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Holding Environment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Relational Dynamics ◽  
Therapeutic Work ◽  
Client Group ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Therapeutic Space ◽  
The University ◽  
External Communications

Whilst much research has been conducted into the efficacy of and guidelines for technical interventions in the treatment of abuse, it is argued that a relational or process approach to therapeutic work should become more integrated into the use of technical interventions to aid therapeutic outcome. The study aims to explore counselling psychologists’ experiences when working with clients who have experienced abuse. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Six participants were recruited and asked to share their experiences of their therapeutic work with the client group. The research was given ethical approval by the ethics committee of the university. Three superordinate themes emerged from the data: ‘The Holding Environment’, ‘The Personal versus The Professional’ and ‘Internal Responses, External Communications’. These were supported by various subthemes within the accounts and were generated as a result of a double hermeneutic engagement with each interview transcript. This research contributes towards a deeper understanding of the processes involved in creating a therapeutic space for the work and the relational dynamics involved in providing therapy to clients who have experienced abuse. The dynamic process between empathising and ‘detaching’ in session, as well as counselling psychologists’ use of supervision, are highlighted as areas for further study.

scholarly journals Global Nursing - A Qualitative Case Study of Tanzanian Nursing Students' Experiences of Student Exchange in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Alden-Joyce ◽  
Elina Scheers-Andersson ◽  
Jane Rogathi ◽  
Paulo Kidayi ◽  
Jenny Cadstedt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Inductive Reasoning ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Global Perspectives ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Student Exchange

Abstract Background: Due to globalization and a shift in population demographics, needs within healthcare are changing and nurses require new skills and knowledge. Nursing education needs to facilitate these new demands and student exchange programmes provide an opportunity to develop necessary skills.Aim: The aim of this study was to explore Tanzanian nursing students' experiences of student exchange in Sweden. Method: A qualitative design was used for this empirical study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six Tanzanian nursing students who had participated in student exchange in Sweden. The participants were recruited by purposeful sampling. Inductive reasoning and qualitative content analysis were applied.Results: The findings revealed that the students experienced new approaches in Sweden, allowing them to develop skills and competences. Furthermore, they increased their global perspectives on nursing and interest in working with global health issues. However, they also experienced challenges in the new environment.Conclusion: The present study showed that the Tanzanian nursing students benefitted from their student exchange, both personally, as well as for their future careers as nurses. More research is needed examining nursing students from low-income countries participating in student exchange in high-income countries.

scholarly journals Formação política do enfermeiro na graduação: ótica de acadêmicos de enfermagem.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Da Conceição Coelho Brito ◽  
Ana Kézia Cunha de Queiroz ◽  
Maria Socorro De Araújo Dias ◽  
Maria Adelane Monteiro da Silva ◽  
Dirce Stein Backes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Student ◽  
Professional Autonomy ◽  
Alfred Schutz ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
De Se ◽  
Alfred Schütz ◽  
The University ◽  
Nursing Course ◽  
Social Phenomenology

Objetivo: analisar a formação política do enfermeiro sob a ótica de acadêmicos de um curso de enfermagem. Método: estudo qualitativo, exploratório-descritivo, realizado entre 2015 e 2016, com 27 acadêmicos do décimo período de um curso de enfermagem. A coleta mediante entrevista semiestruturada, e a análise orientada pela Fenomenologia Social de Alfred Schutz. Resultados: o tipo ideal de discente foi avesso à política, mesmo considerando-a instrumento assegurador de sua cidadania, pois encontra dificuldade de inter-relacioná-la ao seu fazer profissional, e que concebe a universidade como espaço propício a discussão política, porém restrita a uma limitada quantidade de acadêmicos. Conclusão: o estudo evidencia que o discente típico de enfermagem demonstra inapropriação da ferramenta política, apesar de reconhecer a necessidade de se apoderar dela para desenvolver suas competências profissionais. Assim, o estudo contribui para reflexão da necessidade de favorecer espaços fomentadores do debate político no âmbito universitário.Descritores: Enfermagem, Política, Autonomia profissional, Educação superior.POLITICAL TRAINING OF NURSES IN GRADUATION: THE VIEW OF NURSING ACADEMICSObjective: to analyze the political formation of nurses from the perspective of academics of a nursing course. Method: qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study, conducted between 2015 and 2016, with 27 students from the tenth period of a nursing course. The collection through semi-structured interviews, and analysis guided by Alfred Schutz's Social Phenomenology. Results: the ideal type of student was averse to politics, even considering it an instrument to assure their citizenship, as it finds it difficult to interrelate it to their professional practice, and that conceives the university as a favorable space for political discussion, but restricted to a limited amount of academics. Conclusion: the study shows that the typical nursing student demonstrates inappropriate political tool, despite recognizing the need to seize it to develop their professional skills. Thus, the study contributes to the reflection of the need to favor spaces that foster political debate in the university sphere.Descriptors: Nursing, Politics, Professional autonomy, Higher Education.FORMACIÓN POLÍTICA DE ENFERMERAS EN GRADUACIÓN: LA VISIÓN DE LAS ACADEMIAS DE ENFERMERÍAObjetivo: analizar la formación política de las enfermeras desde la perspectiva académica de un curso de enfermería. Método: estudio cualitativo exploratorio descriptivo, realizado entre 2015 y 2016, con 27 estudiantes del décimo período de un curso de enfermería. La colección a través de una entrevista semi estructurada y el análisis guiado por la Fenomenología social de Alfred Schutz. Resultados: el tipo ideal de estudiante era contrario a la política, incluso considerándolo un instrumento para asegurar su ciudadanía, ya que le resulta difícil interrelacionarlo con su práctica profesional, y eso concibe a la universidad como un espacio favorable para la discusión política, pero restringida a una cantidad limitada de académicos. Conclusión: el estudio muestra que el típico estudiante de enfermería de muestra una herramienta política inapropiada, a pesar de reconocerla necesidad de aprovecharla para desarrollar sus habilidades profesionales. Así, el estudio contribuye a la reflexión de la necesidad de favorecer espacios que fomenten el debate político en el ámbito universitario.Descriptores: Enfermería, Política, Autonomía profesional, Educación Superior.

Does the Integrated Reporting's definition of human capital fit with the HR manager's perspective?

2020 ◽  
pp. 5-32
Author(s):  
Maurizio Cisi ◽  
Francesca Alice Centrone ◽  
Laura Corazza
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Purposive Sample ◽  
Over Time

The assessment of the organisation's ability to create value over time through its human capital (HC) is crucial for every business. Several definitions of HC ex-ist, quite ambiguous and not unique. This fuzziness is impacting, in turn, the busi-ness practice. This study is grounded on the concept of HC, as defined by the Inte-grated Reporting (IR) and it is focused on testing the self-identification of HR managers with the IR definition. With this work, authors want to question the in-clusivity of the definition of HC, as well as, its practical suitability, recurring to a theoretical framework called dialogic-polylogic accounting. A first exploration of the HC definition from the IR framework has been con-ducted, representing the cause-effect links and some reflections on its semantics. Furthermore, the opinion of a purposive sample of key informants HR managers is explored through a qualitative content analysis on 19 semi-structured interviews. Such key informants have a first-hand knowledge about the community of Italian HR managers, and they have no experience in IR representing the voice of ex-cluded, but potential users. Despite an initial sympathetic reaction, the HC practi-tioners stressed an excessive technical rigidity in IR definition, quite distant from their field experience on HC.

scholarly journals Evaluation protocol of the implementation of a learning healthcare system in clinical practice: the Connected Health Cities programme in the north of England

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e025484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Steels ◽  
Tjeerd van Staa
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Connected Health ◽  
The North ◽  
Learning Healthcare System ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Patient And Public Engagement ◽  
The University

IntroductionThe ‘learning healthcare system’ (LHS) has been proposed to deliver better outcomes for patients and communities by analysing routinely captured health information and feeding back results to clinical staff. This approach is being piloted in the Connected Health Cities (CHC) programme in four regions in the north of England. This article describes the protocol of the evaluation of this programme.Methods and analysisIn designing this evaluation, we had to take a pragmatic approach to ensure the feasibility of completing the work within 1 year. Furthermore, we have designed the evaluation in such a way as to be able to capture differences in how each of the CHC regions uses a variety of methods to create their own LHS. A mixed methods approach has been adopted for this evaluation due the scale and complexities of the pilot study. A documentary review will identify how CHC pilot study deliverables were operationalised. To gain a broad understanding of CHC staff experiences, an online survey will be offered to all staff to complete. Semi-structured interviews with key programme staff will be used to gain a deeper understanding of key achievements, as well as how challenges have been overcome or managed. Our data analysis will triangulate the documentary review, survey and interview data. A thematic analysis using our logic model as a framework will also be used to assess progress against the CHC programme deliverables and to identify recommendations to support future programme decision-making.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval was granted by The University of Manchester Ethics Committee on 24 May 2018. The results will be actively disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, social media, the internet and various stakeholder/patient and public engagement activities.

scholarly journals Exploring the necessity of establishing a doctor of nursing practice program from experts’ views: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mozhgan Rivaz ◽  
Paymaneh Shokrollahi ◽  
Elahe Setoodegan ◽  
Farkhondeh Sharif
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Nurse Leaders ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Alternative Solutions

Abstract Background Complex healthcare systems increasingly demand influential nurse leaders adept at managing changes in unstable environments. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) prepares the nurses for the most advanced level of clinical practice. The aim of this study was to explore the necessity of establishing a DNP program in Iran from experts’ views. Methods The study used a qualitative descriptive approach. The participants consisted of 13 faculty members and Ph.D. candidates selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through focus group and semi-structured interviews, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results The content analysis led to the extraction of two main categories: “providing infrastructures” and “DNP as an opportunity to make positive outcomes.“ Conclusions It is concluded that it is not necessary to establish a DNP program for Iran’s nursing education system. Supplying infrastructures is a crucial component to establishing a new program in Iran. Although DNP, as an opportunity to drive positive changes, is recommended, in the current situation, using alternative solutions may yield better outcomes than establishing a DNP program.

scholarly journals The Nursing Student at the University of South Africa

Curationis ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E.B.I. Brownlee
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Academic Setting ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
The University

This research project, undertaken in the Department of Nursing Science at Unisa between 1978 and 1981, focuses on nursing education in general and in particular on nurses as postregistration students furthering their education through the medium of teletuition in the nonresidential academic setting offered by Unisa.

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