scholarly journals Perceptions of nurse managers and staff nurses regarding Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing theory in general hospitals in Japan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youko Nakano ◽  
Tomoya Yokotani ◽  
Feni Betriana ◽  
Chihiro Kawai ◽  
Hirokazu Ito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Technological Competency

Background: Nurses as primary healthcare providers demonstrate quality nursing care through competencies with healthcare technologies, while nurse managers assume the primacy of managing quality healthcare in their respective care settings. However, little is known about perceptions of the influence of care technologies on their nursing practice. Objective: This study aimed to determine managers’ and staff nurses’ perceptions regarding the Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing (TCCN) theory in general hospitals in Japan. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional survey design, with 421 participants selected using a stratified sampling method. Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing Instrument–Revised (TCCNI-R) was used for online data collection using Survey Monkey©. Data were analyzed using Welch’s t-test and ANOVA. Results: Nurses with years of experience within the range of 20 to less than 30 years showed the highest TCCNI-R scores among the two groups. Nurses who had received education on caring in nursing showed significant differences for Factor 2 (Technological Competency as Caring), that of expressing Technological Competency as Caring. Three other factors showed no significant difference, namely in Factor 1 (Nursing Expression as Caring), Factor 3 (Technology and Caring), and Factor 4 (Technological Knowing). However, the average scores of these factors were high, which reflect high professional ethics and occupational discipline and increased awareness of caring in nursing. It was also found that the nurse managers were more aware of the TCCN than were the staff nurses. The nurse managers were also more aware of providing care using technology, recognizing the need-to-know patient needs through technology and providing care to the ever-changing patient’s condition. Conclusion: The study discovered that continuing education is needed regarding the practice of nursing based on theory, enabling appropriate and accurate understanding of practicing knowing persons as caring in nursing. Funding: JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number JP17K12159

Healthcare Providers’ Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practice Behaviors for Educating Patients About Advance Directives: A National Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 387-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances R. Nedjat-Haiem ◽  
Tamara J. Cadet ◽  
Anup Amatya ◽  
Shiraz I. Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Practice Behaviors ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Seriously Ill Patients

Background: Advance care planning for end-of-life care emerged in the mid-1970’s to address the need for tools, such as the advance directive (AD) legal document, to guide medical decision-making among seriously ill patients, their families, and healthcare providers. Objective: Study aims examine providers’ perspectives on AD education that involve examining (1) a range of attitudes about educating patients, (2) whether prior knowledge was associated with practice behaviors in educating patients, and (3) specific factors among healthcare providers such as characteristics of work setting, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that may influence AD education and documentation. Design: To examine providers’ views, we conducted a cross-sectional, online survey questionnaire of healthcare providers using social media outreach methods for recruitment. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional survey design to examine the proposed aims. Healthcare providers, recruited through a broad approach using snowball methods, were invited to participate in an online survey. Logistic regression analyses were used to examine providers’ views toward AD education. Results: Of 520 participants, findings indicate that most healthcare providers said that they were knowledgeable about AD education. They also viewed providing education as beneficial to their practice. These findings suggest that having a positive attitude toward AD education and experiencing less organizational barriers indicate a higher likelihood that providers will educate patients regarding ADs. Conclusion: Various disciplines are represented in this study, which indicates that attitudes and knowledge influence AD discussions. The importance of AD discussions initiated by healthcare providers is critical to providing optimal patient-centered care.

Assessment of cancer-related fatigue among Jordanian patients: a cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-117
Author(s):  
Osama Mohammad Abu-Taha ◽  
Mohammad Ibrahim Al Qadire ◽  
Mahmoud Maharmeh ◽  
Mansour Saleh Alyami
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Pharmacological Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fatigue Score ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Several Variables

Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is considered to be one of the most common symptoms reported by cancer patients. However, little information is available regarding the variables associated with CRF among Jordanian patients. Aims: To assess the prevalence of CRF and explore its predictors among Jordanian patients. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. Findings: Of the 240 patients surveyed, 210 (87.5%) had fatigue at the time of the survey. The total mean fatigue score was 6.2 (SD=1.7) out of a maximum possible score of 10. The results also showed that being unemployed, with longer hospitalisation, low haemoglobin, and having lung cancer seem to predict higher levels of CRF. Conclusion: Several variables and factors associated with CRF were identified. In response to these results, healthcare providers should pay more attention to CRF, which needs to be assessed on a regular basis and to be managed with the available pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

scholarly journals The effect of curricula approaches to the development of the student’s clinical reasoning ability

Curationis ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Khanyile ◽  
F Mfidi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Jump Exercise ◽  
Significant Difference

A comparative analysis was undertaken using descriptive and cross sectional survey design, to explore the effect of Problem Based Learning and Traditional approach on the development of clinical reasoning abilities of nursing students. Using quota sampling, a sample of 87 subjects was used from two University Nursing Departments, each using these curricula approaches. Students from their first, second and fourth year were interviewed, using the Triple Jump Exercise as an instrument to collect data. Data analysis using the SAS computer software package was employed to obtain both descriptive and statistical summarizations. Though descriptive analysis of the scores of clinical reasoning showed a slight difference between the two curricular approaches, this was not confirmed statistically as the two factor ANOVA and Tukey’s methods revealed no significant differences by approaches. The only significant difference was revealed between the students’ levels of study with senior levels (4th years) outperforming their juniors. These findings therefore conclude that, students using Problem Based Learning and Traditional approach perform on a similar level in clinical reasoning.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Classroom Behaviour Modification Techniques of Pre-Service Teachers of Colleges of Education in Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Grace Yeboah ◽  
Eric Nyarko-Sampson ◽  
Linda Dzama Forde
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Behaviour Modification ◽  
Classroom Behaviour ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Education In Ghana

Classroom discipline is one of the most thought-provoking issues in modern education.Studies has it that students’ classroom misconduct interferes with teaching and learning and is believed to be a precursor to later school dropout and similar negative social outcomes. This study aimed at investigating the knowledge of pre-service teachers of Colleges of Education in Ghana on the concept of behaviour modification techniques in the classroom. A cross-sectional survey design was used for the study. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to obtain a sample size of three hundred and sixty participants for the study. Data was collected using behaviour modification questionnaire developed by the researchers and analysed using SPSS data analysis software. The results show that most of the participants have insufficient knowledge on behaviour modification techniques for classroom management even though they exhibited strong knowledge on few of the items. At 5% level of significance, there was virtually no significant difference found to exist in pre-service teachers’ knowledge of behaviour modification practices in terms of gender difference. Furthermore, the study revealed that programme of study never had a significant effect on the pre-service teachers’ knowledge on classroom behaviour modification techniques. It is recommended that training programmes of teacher education should be reviewed to strengthen the knowledge of pre-service teachers on classroom behaviour modification techniques.

scholarly journals Leader Empowering Behaviors and Psychological Empowerment as Perceived by Young Hospital Staff Nurses: A Pilot Study

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Empowerment has become an important concept in nursing that has gained acknowledgment in theories and practice of leadership and management. A positive organization espouses empowerment to attract and retain employees. While it is not new to nursing, there is little published research on empowerment among nurses in the Philippines. This study aimed to measure young staff nurses’ perception of leader empowering behaviors and psychological empowerment.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional survey design participated by 44 conveniently chosen staff nurses in a private teaching and training hospital in Iloilo City, Philippines. The participants were asked to answer 5-point Likert scale questions utilizing adopted instruments. Descriptive and non-parametric statistical stools were used with Mann-Whitney U test to determine differences and Spearman’s rank correlation to establish relationship between variables.Results: Overall, young staff nurses perceived their leaders’ behaviors to be highly empowering (M=3.89). Staff nurses also had a high level of psychological empowerment (M=4.07). Leader empowering behaviors was significantly related to staff nurses’ perception of psychological empowerment (p=.001). Staff nurses’ level of psychological empowerment were significantly different in terms of employment status (p=.020) and years of work experience (p=.014).Conclusion: This study highlights the positive influence of the empowering behaviors of leaders in enhancing staff nurses’ level of psychological empowerment. It is vital for nurse managers to continually demonstrate leadership behaviors that empower staff nurses at the unit level.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Teachers' Practices in Implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education Curriculum in Public Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol V (I) ◽  
pp. 623-632
Author(s):  
Raima Mubashar ◽  
Aroona Hashmi ◽  
Fasiha Altaf
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Early Childhood Care ◽  
Childhood Care ◽  
Significant Difference

The study was determined to find the factors that affect the teachers' practices in the implementation of the ECCE curriculum in public schools. The study was quantitative in nature, and a cross-sectional survey design was used. All the ECCE teachers in public schools formed the population of the study. The proportionate stratified random sampling technique was employed, and 278 teachers were selected as a sample of the study. The data were collected using the questionnaire on factors affecting teachers' practices in the implementation of the ECCE curriculum. The findings showed that there is a significant difference on the basis of experience as p (0.000) ? 0.05 and an insignificant difference on the basis of qualification and class size as p (0.000) > 0.05. The study recommended that teacher training institutes of early childhood care and education should induct the curricula that are activity-based, and schools may provide better learning conditions in ECCE centers.

scholarly journals Comparison of managerial competence of Indonesian first-line nurse managers: a two-generational analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-19
Author(s):  
Joko Gunawan ◽  
Yupin Aungsuroch ◽  
Mary L Fisher ◽  
Anna M McDaniel
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
First Line ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Managerial Competence

Background Much research provides evidence that four age groups or generations of nurse managers exist, and it is assumed that they work and act differently according to each generation’s characteristics and attitudes, which may influence their managerial competence. Aims To compare first-line nurse managers’ managerial competence according to generational analysis across public hospitals in Indonesia. Methods This study employed a cross-sectional survey in 18 public hospitals in Indonesia with 254 first-line nurse managers selected using simple random sampling. The Indonesian First-Line Nurse Managers Managerial Competence Scale (IFLNMMCS) was used to measure managerial competence. Data were analysed using descriptive analyses using means, standard deviations and independent t-test. Results There was no significant difference in the total score of managerial competence of Generation X and Millennial first-line nurse managers ( p = 0.077). Of five dimensions of managerial competence, only applying quality care improvement ( p = 0.028) and financial management ( p = 0.013) were significantly different, while leadership ( p = 0.142), facilitating spiritual nursing care ( p = 0.353), self-management ( p = 0.130), staffing and professional development ( p = 0.068) and utilizing informatics ( p = 0.304) were not significantly different. Conclusion This study serves as a foundation for better human resource management, education and professional development for first-line nurse managers among public hospitals in Indonesia.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Italian Nurses’ Approach to Patients’ Pain: A Nationwide Online Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Angeletti ◽  
Cristiana Guetti ◽  
Martina Paesani ◽  
Silvia Colavincenzo ◽  
Alessandra Ciccozzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Assessment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Clinical Approach ◽  
The South ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Healthcare providers play a fundamental role in evaluating pain. Several issues about how nurses are educated remain unsolved. The aim of our study was to address how Italian nurses manage patients suffering from pain in daily practice. A cross-sectional survey was administered among Italian registered nurses. Data were collected using a 34-item questionnaire that had been previously validated during a pilot study. The lowest level of participation/education/information events was observed in the South (p=0.0001). A significant difference among the four areas was found in the department affiliation of responders (p=0.0001). Pain assessment at patients’ admission was most frequent in the Northeast (32.9%), whereas the lowest frequency was found in the South (15.1%) (p=0.0001). The prevalence of nurses’ knowledge of pain scales and their distribution in usual applications was similar in the Northwest and -east, and Central Italy, but lower in the South (p=0.0001). This study underlines the need for change in the clinical approach to pain treatment in healthcare. Pain assessment is a fundamental step for preparing individualized therapeutic plans, and nurses play a crucial role in improving the quality of life of suffering patients.

Perception of nurse managers’ care coordination practices among nurses at the unit level

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelaide M.A. Ofei ◽  
Yennuten Paarima
Keyword(s):  
Care Coordination ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Coordinated Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unit Level ◽  
Systems Model

Introduction Nursing practice demands coordination of activities within and across units to enable quality delivery of healthcare services. Nurse managers are best positioned to ensure effective care coordination at the operational level in the hospitals. The purpose of this study was to examine the care coordination practices of nurse managers at the unit level. Methods A quantitative exploratory descriptive approach using a cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from 522 nurses in 19 hospitals in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. Descriptive and regression analyses were performed to describe the sample and to predict the behaviour of nurse managers. The systems model was used as a conceptual framework for the survey. Data collection was from October 2015 to March 2016. Results The response rate for collection of data was 95.7%. Nurse managers exhibited an acceptable level of care coordination practices. Nurse managers’ characteristics together predicted the care coordination practices at the unit (R2=0.111, p < 0.001). The unit, unit workload, experience as a nurse manager, and work duration with nurses were the significant predictors in the regression model. Discussion Care coordination is needed at the unit level to prevent conflict, overlapping, and constant interdepartmental friction which enables nurses to take a broad overview of coordinated care instead of myopic observation and reflection in the unit. Nurse managers are best positioned to coordinate care due to their vast professional knowledge and experience. Effective communication, good interpersonal relationship, and good listening skills are essential coordination practices critical to the efficiency of the unit.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Artificial Fruit Ripening Among Consumers in Rivers State

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 436-454
Author(s):  
Elizabeth E. Eze ◽  
Emmanuel. U. Asogwa
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Ripening ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Artificial Fruit ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rivers State

The study investigated the knowledge of artificial fruit ripening among consumers in Rivers State. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Four research questions and three null hypotheses tested at .05 alpha level guided the study. The population for the study was 2,617,600 respondents in fruit markets in Rivers State. A sample size of 1,024 fruit consumers was drawn suing multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected using a validated self-structured questionnaire titled "Knowledge of Artificial Fruit Ripening (KAFR)”. Guttman Split-Half Coefficient of 0.881 was obtained using Pearson Product Moment Correlation in conjunction with Spearman Brown correction statistics. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi-square, z-test, and One way Analysis of Variance. It was found that consumers had moderate knowledge of artificial fruit ripening in Rivers State. Also, male consumers, those within 31-40 years and those with tertiary education had higher knowledge of artificial fruit ripening. More so, the study revealed significant difference in knowledge among consumers in Rivers State based on gender, age and level of education. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that; community health workers in Rivers State should organize regular heath education campaigns concerning the dangers of using chemicals for fruit ripening among consumers in Rivers State.   

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