Thinking Styles and Creativity Preferences in Nursing

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Almansa ◽  
Olivia López-Martínez ◽  
Javier Corbalán ◽  
Rosa M. Limiñana-Gras
Keyword(s):  
Thinking Styles ◽  
Thinking Style ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Personal Value ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
And Training

This article describes a study using a descriptive approach of cross-sectional correlation to explore the association between thinking styles and creativity in a group of nursing professionals and students. A thinking style is a characteristic way of thinking. The hypothesis was that the most creative subjects would present thinking styles that enhance and express their creativity. De la Torre and Violant (2006) argue that creativity is not only a personal value, insofar as it recognizes and stimulates the transforming potential of the individual, but is also an educational value because it generates abilities and attitudes toward improvement. The study results show that a legislative thinking style encourages innovation and creativity and should be encouraged both during education and training and in the professional domain.

Social norm perceptions predict citizenship behaviors

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 894-908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan P. Jacobson ◽  
Kathryn J. L. Jacobson ◽  
Jacqueline N. Hood
Keyword(s):  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Need To Belong ◽  
Citizenship Behaviors ◽  
Injunctive Norm ◽  
Injunctive Norms ◽  
Descriptive Norms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Individual

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which perceptions of injunctive and descriptive norms for workplace organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs) affect an individual’s frequency of performing such behaviors. The study also explores whether the effects of norm perceptions are moderated by the individual’s need to belong (NTB) to social groups. Design/methodology/approach – Hierarchical regression analysis was used to analyze data from 77 employed MBA students. Perceptions of OCB norms and NTB were assessed with an initial survey. Eight weeks later, a second survey assessed the individual frequency of OCBs. Findings – Descriptive norms, injunctive norms, and NTB independently predicted OCB frequency. Additionally, NTB moderated the effects of injunctive norm perceptions. The injunctive norm was particularly influential for employees high in NTB. Research limitations/implications – Limitations of this study include its cross-sectional nature and the possibility of common method bias. Practical implications – Study results indicate that managers can encourage OCBs by drawing attention to the prevalence of OCBs in the workplace (descriptive norm) and by showing approval of OCBs (injunctive norm). Hiring those with high NTB will also increase OCBs and enhance the effects of any effort on management’s part to signify approval of OCBs. OCBs can also be encouraged through new employee orientation and training that emphasizes the descriptive and injunctive norms for OCBs. Originality/value – This is the first study to demonstrate social norms and NTB as predictors of workplace OCBs. This study also provides the first evidence that the effects of injunctive norms are moderated by NTB.

scholarly journals Nurses Perception of Biological Risk

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Rosa Elvira Minchala Urgilés ◽  
Ángel Efraín Palaguachi Tenecela ◽  
Luis Francisco Altamirano Cardenas ◽  
Pedro Carlos Martínez Suárez ◽  
Elvia Narcisa Godoy Durán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Sense Organs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Biological Risk ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Biohazard perception is a process in which the sense organs interact with microorganisms that can cause tissue or multi-organic damage. The risk of infection by biological agents is recognized as one of the most important, especially in nursing professionals. Objective: To identify the perception of nursing personnel on biological risk, in the Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital, Cuenca-Ecuador. Methodology: Cross-sectional, descriptive observational research with a quantitative approach. The sample was 164 nurses. A questionnaire validated in Cuba was used for data collection, and the processing and analysis of the results was carried out in the SPSS v25 programme. Results: 59% were between 20 and 30 years old, 92% were female, 50% were single and 44% were nursing professionals. In relation to the individual, 60% have received little training on biological risk, 59% have received protective measures. In the nature of the risks, 92% do consider the consequences of biological risks, 79% report little information on accidents and incidents in the institution. In risk management, 68 per cent report that few managers and supervisors are aware of current biosecurity resolutions. Conclusion: Nurses have received little biohazard training, are unaware of some of the protective measures and accidents and incidents in the facility. Few administrators and supervisors are trained in bio-safety.

scholarly journals The Acceptability of Euphemisms Translation Done by Yemeni Undergraduates

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Essam Al-Mizgagi ◽  
Naseem Al-Rawhani
Keyword(s):  
Academic Institutions ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
And Training

This study aimed at exploring the challenges that Yemeni undergraduates face through a tailor-made scale of acceptability of euphemisms. Besides, reasons behind these challenges, and suggested solutions were given rise in this study as well. The descriptive approach was followed to achieve the objectives of this study. Translation undergraduates were, randomly, chosen from SU and UST to be the sample of the study during the first semester of the academic year 2018/2019. To collect the required data, the researchers designed a translation test and administered a questionnaire. The study results revealed that translation undergraduates encountered real challenges when translating euphemistic expressions. These challenges were mostly related to the cultural and pragmatic domains. The respondents believed that there were resolvable reasons behind euphemism translation difficulties such as the lack enough syllabus materials and training. The study recommended that undergraduates, instructors and academic institutions have to pay more attention to euphemisms while teaching translation courses especially English euphemisms.

scholarly journals The Italian Obstetric Surveillance System: Implementation of a bundle of population-based initiatives to reduce haemorrhagic maternal deaths

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0250373
Author(s):  
Serena Donati ◽  
Marta Buoncristiano ◽  
Ilaria Lega ◽  
Paola D’Aloja ◽  
Alice Maraschini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance System ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Obstetric Haemorrhage ◽  
Italian Regions ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

In this before and after cross-sectional analysis, the authors aim to assess the impact of the bundle of research and training initiatives implemented between 2013 and 2018, and coordinated by the Italian Obstetric Surveillance System (ItOSS) to reduce obstetric haemorrhagic emergencies in five selected Italian Regions. To this purpose, the haemorrhagic Maternal Mortality Ratios (MMR) per 100,000 live births were estimated before and after implementing the bundle, through the ItOSS’s vital statistic linkage procedures and incident reporting and Confidential Enquiries. The research and training bundle was offered to all health professionals involved in pregnancy and birth care in the selected regions, representing 40% of national live births, and participating in the ItOSS audit cycle since its institution. The haemorrhagic MMR significantly decreased from 2.49/100,000 live births [95% CI 1.75 to 3.43] in the years 2007–2013 prior to the bundle implementation, to 0.77/100,000 live births [95% CI 0.31 to 1.58] in the years 2014–2018 after its implementation. According to the study results, the bundle of population-based initiatives might have contributed to reducing the haemorrhagic MMR in the participating regions, thus improving the quality of care of the major obstetric haemorrhage.

scholarly journals Fetal Femur Length and Abdominal Circumference Ratio in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-55
Author(s):  
Sabrina Q Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Quadratic Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Femur Length ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Bangladeshi Population ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Key Words Femur ◽  
Growth Abnormality

Objective: The ratio of fetal femur length and abdominal circumference is one of the important ratios. But we do not have any study on it in our country so far. Therefore a study was conducted to prepare a table based on Bangladeshi population. Method: Well dated pregnancies were included in a cross-sectional prospective study. By fitting Polynomial regression model a table and a graph were prepared. Nomograms of Caucasian population which were established before, were compared with this study. Results: A chart of the raw data of 1223 subjects with superimposed fitted percentiles was produced. The quadratic model showed a good fit to the data. 3rd, 10th, 50th, 90th and 97th percentiles, means and two standard deviations of the data were derived. Conclusion: These table and charts can be useful for accurate assessment of fetal femur length/abdominal circumference ratio to detect the type of fetal growth abnormality, symmetrical or asymmetrical. This study shows that there is similarity of this ratio with the western ratio unlike the individual fetal parameters. Key words: Femur length/abdominal circumference ratio; Bangladesh. Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2009; Vol. 24(2) : 52-55 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v24i2.8528  

scholarly journals The effects of single and a combination of determinants of anaemia in the very old: results from the TULIPS consortium

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pin-Chun Wang ◽  
Jacobijn Gussekloo ◽  
Yasumichi Arai ◽  
Yukiko Abe ◽  
Jeanet W. Blom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oldest Old ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Very Old ◽  
Random Effects Models ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Sum Score ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background and objectives Nutritional deficiencies, renal impairment and chronic inflammation are commonly mentioned determinants of anaemia. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of these determinants, singly and in combination, on anaemia in the very old. Method The TULIPS Consortium consists of four population-based studies in oldest-old individuals: Leiden 85-plus Study, LiLACS NZ, Newcastle 85+ study, and TOOTH. Five selected determinants (iron, vitamin B12, and folate deficiency; low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR); and high C-reactive protein (CRP)) were summed. This sum score was used to investigate the association with the presence and onset of anaemia (WHO definition). The individual study results were pooled using random-effects models. Results In the 2216 participants (59% female, 30% anaemia) at baseline, iron deficiency, low eGFR and high CRP were individually associated with the presence of anaemia. Low eGFR and high CRP were individually associated with the onset of anaemia. In the cross-sectional analyses, an increase per additional determinant (adjusted OR 2.10 (95% CI 1.85–2.38)) and a combination of ≥2 determinants (OR 3.44 (95% CI 2.70–4.38)) were associated with the presence of anaemia. In the prospective analyses, an increase per additional determinant (adjusted HR 1.46 (95% CI 1.24–1.71)) and the presence of ≥2 determinants (HR 1.95 (95% CI 1.40–2.71)) were associated with the onset of anaemia. Conclusion Very old adults with a combination of determinants of anaemia have a higher risk of having, and of developing, anaemia. Further research is recommended to explore causality and clinical relevance.

scholarly journals Coping strategies among nursing staff at a university hospital

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 656
Author(s):  
José Ricardo Ferreira da Fonseca ◽  
Ana Lúcia Siqueira Costa ◽  
Diandra Sabrina Seixas Coutinho ◽  
Raquel da Costa Gato
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Coping Scale ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Objective: to evaluate the association of coping strategies and characteristics of nursing professionals at a universityhospital. Methods: cross-sectional, quantitative study, with 92 professional nursing of an inpatient unit of a universityhospital. To evaluate them, Problems Coping Scale Mode was used, and the analysis was through the Spearman correlationcoefficient and the Mann-Whitney test. Results: a strategy focused on the problem was the most used, women seek morethe strategy focused in religious practice than men (p=0.017). The age (p=0.031), individual income (p=0.049) and workinghours (p=0.027) had also significantly correlation with the dimensions of the scale. Conclusion: socio-demographiccharacteristics are associated with coping strategies and may influence the choice of the individual for coping strategy.

scholarly journals Students’ mahematical reasoning ability in solving TIMSS cognitive domain on Algebraic based on students’ thinking style

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-61
Author(s):  
Fauziah ◽  
Ilham Minggi ◽  
Ahmad Talib
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Mathematical Reasoning ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Thinking Styles ◽  
Thinking Style ◽  
Reasoning Ability ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Reasoning Abilities ◽  
Descriptive Approach

This study aims to describe the students' mathematical reasoning abilities in solving TIMSS cognitive domain reasoning problems in algebraic content in terms of the student’s thinking style of the students. The type of research is a qualitative research study with a descriptive approach. The subjects of this research consisted of one student who representing each of the concrete sequential thinking styles. The instrument of this research used consisted of thinking style questionnaires, mathematical reasoning ability test questions, and interview guidelines. The results of this study indicate that: SK thinking style subjects are able to meet four indicators of mathematical reasoning ability, namely: a) the ability to make guesses, b) the ability to draw conclusions, arrange evidence, provide reasons or evidence for the truth of the solution, c) the ability to draw the validity of an argumen, and d) the ability to find patterns or the nature of mathematical symptoms to make generalizations.

scholarly journals Students' Critical Thinking Process in Solving Jumping Task According to Gregorc's Thinking Style

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-31
Author(s):  
Hobri Hobri ◽  
Samsul Arifin ◽  
Randi Pratama Murtikusuma ◽  
Ervin Oktavianingtyas ◽  
Inge Wiliandani Setya Putri
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Incomplete Information ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Thinking Styles ◽  
Thinking Style ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Thinking Process ◽  
Thinking Processes

Indonesian students are lacking in critical thinking skills, however, studies analyzing critical thinking processes and their relation to thinking styles are limited. This study aimed to describe students’ critical thinking processes in solving jumping task problems according to Gregorc's thinking style. The subjects of this present qualitative research were eight Year 7 students. The instruments included a thinking style questionnaire, tests, and interview guidelines. The results showed that concrete sequential subjects tended to write the completion stages sequentially and analyzed them well. Abstract sequential subjects were inclined to solve the problems based on the known concepts without completing the work. Concrete random subjects tended to write information in their own way without completing their work. Meanwhile, abstract random subjects were inclined to write incomplete information and did not complete their work. Generally, based on the IDEALS model, the two sequential subjects were similar in the identity, define, and enumerate steps, while the two random subjects only had similarities in the identity step. This study results imply that jumping tasks can be used as an alternative in developing students’ critical thinking skills.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Spiritual dengan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Kanker

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-145
Author(s):  
Putria Carolina ◽  
Hermanto Hermanto ◽  
Karmita Sari Yanra Katimenta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Individual

Patients diagnosed with cancer spend a lot of energy dealing with diagnosis, therapy, and feelings of instability due to possible relapses, death, complications, and financial problems. They often reach the point where they feel that they are very uncertain, very uncertain position, hopeless. Cancer causes loss of hope, affects physical and mental, and results in various disorders such as loneliness, depression, and failure to adapt—the importance of fulfilling the spiritual needs of cancer patients to improve the optimal quality of life. Fulfilling spiritual needs is finding meaning, purpose, the need for hope, belief in life, oneself, and God. Individuals are said to have good spirituality if the individual has full expectations, are optimistic, and think positively. The research design used a cross-sectional approach, the sampling technique was purposive sampling, and the data analysis was tested using the Spearman Rank with a total sample size of 35 respondents. The results obtained by sig. (2-tailed) with a p-value of 0.000 with a degree of significance p ≤ 0.05, which means H1 is accepted. This study shows a relationship between spiritual fulfillment and quality of life for cancer patients. The study results can be used as an intervention in nursing care to improve the quality of nursing services, especially for cancer patients. The better the spiritual needs of cancer patients can be met, the better the quality of life will be about complex matters such as physical health, psychological conditions, level of independence, social relationships, and the individual's relationship with their environment.

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