scholarly journals Is there a relationship between moral competencies and the formation of professional identity among nursing students?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
sahar Haghighat ◽  
fariba borhani ◽  
hadi ranjbar
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Nursing Schools ◽  
Statistical Relationship ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Married Students ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Moral care provision is an essential part of nursing work. Nursing schools are responsible for developing moral competencies in nursing students. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between moral competencies and the formation of professional identity among nursing students . Methods: This study was designed as a descriptive-correlational study. The study population consisted of nursing students who were enrolled in nursing schools at the time of the study. Two hundred and twenty-one nursing students completed the study tools. The research tools were a demographic questionnaire, Moral Development Scale for Professionals (MDSP), and Professional Identity Scale for Nursing Students (PISNS). Results: The mean (SD) of MDSP and PISNS scores were 45.69±5.90 and 55.61±12.75, respectively. There was a significant statistical relationship between MSDP and PISNS scores (p<0.05). A significant equation was found (f (2, 218) = 16.68, p<0.001) with an R2 of 0.113. The MSDP scores increased 0.136 for each score of PISNS, and married students had 2.452 scores higher than single students. Conclusions: There was a significant correlation between the formation of professional identity and development of morality in nursing students. By supporting the formation of professional identity, nursing schools can help the development of moral competencies in nursing students.

scholarly journals Enhancement of nursing students’ moral competencies through support the formation of professional identity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
sahar Haghighat ◽  
fariba borhani ◽  
hadi ranjbar
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Nursing Schools ◽  
Statistical Relationship ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Married Students ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Moral care provision is an essential part of nursing work. Nursing schools are responsible for developing moral competencies in nursing students. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the formation of professional identity and development of morality in nursing students. Methods: This study was designed as a descriptive-correlational study. The study population consisted of nursing students who were enrolled in nursing schools at the time of the study. Two hundred and twenty-one nursing students completed the study tools. The research tools were a demographic questionnaire, Moral Development Scale for Professionals (MDSP), and Professional Identity Scale for Nursing Students (PISNS). Results: The mean (SD) of MDSP and PISNS scores were 45.69±5.90 and 55.61±12.75, respectively. There was a significant statistical relationship between MSDP and PISNS scores (p<0.05). A significant equation was found (f (2, 218) = 16.68, p<0.001) with an R2 of 0.113. The MSDP scores increased 0.136 for each score of PISNS, and married students had 2.452 scores higher than single students. Conclusions: There was a significant correlation between the formation of professional identity and development of morality in nursing students. By supporting the formation of professional identity, nursing schools can help the development of moral competencies in nursing students.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICA L ACT IVITY OF MEMBERS OF THE HELICO PTER EMERGENCY MEDICA L SERVICE (HEMS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-98
Author(s):  
Agata Gaździńska ◽  
Paweł Jagielski ◽  
Robert Gałązkowski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Winter Sport ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Downhill Skiing ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Financial Issues

The aim: Assessment of physical activity of members of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service. Material and methods: The study was conducted in a group of 131 people (65 paramedics, 66 pilots), members of HEMS teams from all bases in Poland, aged 27-59. The characteristics of physical activity was obtained using the author’s questionnaire. Results: The mean age of the study population was 42.73 ± 9.58 years. Pilots were significantly older than paramedics and had significantly higher BMI values (p < 0.05). No significant relationship between the age and BMI in the analyzed groups was found (p > 0.05), while the relationship between the frequency of physical activity and BMI was demonstrated. 70% of subjects undertook physical activity less than three times a week. The most frequently chosen forms were cycling, walking and swimming. Paramedics statistically significant more often than pilots chose wall climbing (p = 0.001). Downhill skiing (61%) was the most common declared winter sport played by pilots, while hiking in the mountains – by paramedics (49%). The most important reason for pilots to take up physical activity was concern for their health (47%), while for paramedics – the pleasure (63%). Paramedics statistically significant more often than pilots indicated a large number of other activities (90.6 vs. 74.2%) and financial issues (18.8 vs. 6.1%) as barriers that prevented more involvement in physical activities. Conclusions: The frequency of physical activity undertaken by HEMS members is insufficient. Low physical activity of HEMS team members has an adverse effect on their nutritional status. It is necessary to take initiatives to promote physical activity in this professional group.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Classroom type (Single-Sex or Mixed-Sex) and the Academic Achievements in Mathematics among Students belonging to the National-Religious Society in Israel

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 31-42
Author(s):  
Ezri Skital ◽  
Laurenţiu-Gabriel Ţîru
Keyword(s):  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Religious Schools ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Single Sex ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Achievements In Mathematics

Abstract Many studies have indicated that single-sex classrooms promote female students’ self-confidence and achievement in various professions, including professions where their rate of employment is low, such as mathematics and other exact sciences. The purpose of the present study is to examine the relationship between single-sex classrooms and math achievements among both female and male students. The study population included 608 students learning in the fifth-ninth grades, who attended state-religious schools in the southern region of Israel and came from families who had similar socioeconomic status. The students answered a short demographic questionnaire and their math teacher filled out each student’s score achieved in the regional math summative assessment. The findings showed no relationship between classroom type and boys’ achievement in mathematics, while a significant relationship was found between learning in single-sex classroom and higher math achievements among girls in elementary school. In middle school, however, no significant difference was found.

The relationship between death attitude and professional identity in nursing students from mainland China

2021 ◽  
pp. 105150
Author(s):  
Lin Xie ◽  
Yanjuan Li ◽  
Wenjie Ge ◽  
Ze Lin ◽  
Bingyu Xing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals An unresolved issue: The relationship between spot urine protein-to-creatinine ratio and 24-hour proteinuria

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 1179-1184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davut Akin ◽  
Sehmus Ozmen
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Urine Protein ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Spot Urine ◽  
Protein Excretion ◽  
Ratio Data ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
H Protein

Objective To investigate the relationship between spot urine protein-to-creatinine (sP/Cr) ratio and 24-h protein excretion in patients with different diagnoses. Methods This retrospective study analysed data from the medical records of patients admitted for24-h proteinuria determination who also had sP/Cr ratio data for the same day. Results A total of 1222 urine samples obtained from 694 adult outpatients were analysed. The mean ± SD age of the patients was 53.6 ± 15.9 years. The mean ± SD 24-h proteinuria and sP/Cr were 1.7 ± 2.4 g/day and 1.8 ± 2.4, respectively. The correlation between the sP/Cr and 24-h protein excretion was high (R2 = 0.89). The sP/Cr ratio accounted for 72% of the variability in 24-h proteinuria in the entire study population. Areas under the curve for 24-h proteinuria at 0.3 g/day, 1.0 g/day and 3.0 g/day were 0.940, 0.966, and 0.949, respectively. The mean + 2SD limits of agreement were between +2.99 and –2.73 g/day according to the Bland Altman analysis. Conclusion This current study found a clinically unacceptable deviation between 24-h proteinuria and sP/Cr ratio. Therefore, the sP/Cr ratio cannot replace 24-h proteinuria. A new method using spot urine protein and creatinine values that is able to minimize under or over estimation is still warranted.

The Relationship of Intrauterine Growth Restriction with Placental Pathologic Changes in Newborns

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Dalili ◽  
Fatemeh Sadat Nayeri ◽  
Seyed Reza Mirjalili ◽  
Seyyed Nasrollah Hossein ◽  
Alireza Abdollahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intrauterine Growth Restriction ◽  
Growth Restriction ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Histological Changes ◽  
Intrauterine Growth ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Restriction Group

Introduction: Intrauterine growth restriction is a multifaceted problem and is associated with a significant increase in the level of morbidity and perinatal mortality. According to some studies, failure of the placenta is responsible for the most cases of intrauterine growth restriction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the placental pathologic changes in the intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) samples and compare them with normal cases.   Methods: A study population consisted of 60 intrauterine growth restriction neonates and 60 normalized neonates born at Tehran Imam Khomeini Hospital between June 2016 and July 2017. The placenta was weighed, immediately after delivery, and the umbilical cord was separated, then stored in 10% formalin and sent for pathological examination as soon as possible. Data collection was performed according to the following items: the pathologist's report, the results of the infants' examination, and the data in the neonatal cases.   Results: The intrauterine growth restriction group showed a high frequency of placenta infarction (P < 0.001), inflammation of the villous (P < 0.001), villous fibrosis (P = 0.044), villous vascularization disorder (P = 0.001), prevalence of chorioamnionitis (P = 0.027), prevalence of Syncytiotrophoblastic knots (P < 0.001) and placental necrosis (P = 0.048) than normal group. However, the mean weight of the placenta (P < 0.001), the length and width of the macroscopic placenta changes was less (P < 0.001).   Conclusion: The results of the current study showed that a major part of the macroscopic and histological changes are detectable in the intrauterine growth restriction samples, which are considerably more common than normal, although they are not pathognomonic, but in the future, more accurate results can be obtained from more extensive studies.

scholarly journals The relationship between levels of Alexithymia and communication skills of nursing students

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Behire Sancar ◽  
Demet Aktas
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Background & Objective: Effective communication in the nursing profession is not just a personal skill but is accepted as a learned and gained technique in the instructional process. It is possible for nurses to professionally provide effective and quality service with the establishment, development, and transfer to emotion of effective communication with people. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between levels of alexithymia and communication skills of nursing students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among students attending the School of Nursing in a university in Turkey in the 2017-2018 Spring semester. A total of 634 nursing students participated in the study. The data in the study were collected with the “Student Introduction Form”, the “Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS)” and the “Communication Skills Scale (CSS)”. Means, standard deviations, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation analysis were used for the analysis. Results: The mean TAS scores of the nursing students were found to be 56.31±8.82, and the students had “moderate alexithymia” based on the average scores of the scale. The mean CSS scores of the nursing students in the study was found to be 91.16±12.99, and the students had “Good level of communication” based on the average scores of the scale. In our study, a negative and moderate correlation between the levels of alexithymia of nursing students and their communication skills was detected (p: 0.001). Conclusion: It was found that as the levels of alexithymia of nursing student increased, their communication skills decreased. How to cite this:Sancar B, Aktas D. The relationship between levels of Alexithymia and communication skills of nursing students. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(2):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.2.604 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals CBCT for estimation of the cemento-enamel junction and crestal bone of anterior teeth

Open Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 774-781
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Srebrzyńska-Witek ◽  
Rafał Koszowski ◽  
Ingrid Różyło-Kalinowska ◽  
Magdalena Piskórz
Keyword(s):  
Cone Beam ◽  
Lingual Side ◽  
Implant Placement ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Crucial Information ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mandibular Teeth ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Bone Margin

AbstractThe aim of the study is to evaluate the usefulness of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the assessment of the relationship between the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and bone crest of the anterior mandibular cortex. The study population comprised 39 males and 61 females, aged 18–71. A GENDEX GXCB-500 machine, i-CAT Vision and CorelDraw 9 software were used. The distances between the CEJ and bone crest at buccal and lingual sides of six anterior mandibular teeth were measured. Descriptive statistical methods, Student’s t-test and ANOVA were used. The mean distance between the bone crest and CEJ was 2.32 mm ± 0.78 mm at the buccal and 2.52 mm ± 0.85 mm at the lingual side. It was found that in males aged over 50 years, the mean distance at the buccal side was 2.84 mm ± 0.79 mm and was significantly higher than in males aged 49 and less – 2.08 mm ± 0.41 mm. The mean distance at the lingual side was 3.28 mm ± 1.08 mm and was significantly lower in the age group of 49 years and less – 2.10 mm ± 0.41 mm. CBCT allows determining the distance between the CEJ and crestal bone margin at buccal and lingual sides. The data provide crucial information for planning orthodontic treatment, implant placement and periodontal therapy.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Anxiety and Hopelessness Levels Among Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110291
Author(s):  
Emine Kaplan Serin ◽  
Runida Doğan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
State University ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Beck Hopelessness Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Outbreaks caused by environmental effects such as COVID-19, MERS, SARS, or Ebola cause problems such as fear, anxiety, loneliness, depression, and hopelessness for people with or without a high risk of illness. This study aims to determine the levels of hopelessness and anxiety experienced by nursing students during the COVID-19 outbreak. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with students of a state university. In the collection of the data, Descriptive Characteristics Form prepared by the researchers, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Test (GAD-7), and the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) were used. The mean GAD-7 score of the students participating in the study was 6.65 ± 5.03 and the mean BHS score was 6.11 ± 4.91. It was determined that the score of GAD-7 and BHS were a significant positive high relationship between them (p < 0.001). Anxiety and hopelessness levels were found to be statistically significantly higher for those whose sleep and eating patterns affected negatively due to the pandemic, those who feared the pandemic and its economic effects, and those who did not want to work in the hospital during the pandemic period. There was a relationship between anxiety and hopelessness levels of nursing students participating in the study.

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