Journal of Nursing Research : JNR

BACKGROUND: As the nursing organization environment evolves into one in which several generations work together, there are concerns about generational differences leading to conflicts. PURPOSE: A synthesis of qualitative studies was used to gain insight into the experiences and perceptions of new nurses working in South Korean hospitals and identify generational differences between nurses of Generations X and Y. METHODS: Eight databases were searched systematically for qualitative studies published up to June 2020...

BACKGROUND: Radiation therapy has attracted much attention in the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the association between radiotherapy-related fatigue and HCC has been examined in only a few studies. PURPOSE: This study was designed to explore the change over time in fatigue in patients with HCC treated with radiotherapy and related factors. METHODS: One hundred patients were enrolled in this prospective longitudinal study using convenience sampling at a medical center in northern Taiwan...

BACKGROUND: Transition issues have been discussed for many decades, yet little is known about successful transition expectations in the context of Chinese culture. PURPOSE: This article was designed to describe the expectations of newly graduated nurses in China regarding successful transition. METHODS: A qualitative, descriptive study design was employed, and a purposive sampling method was used to recruit interviewees. All of the one-to-one conversations were held in a quiet room to ensure privacy...

BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common comorbidity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has been associated with an increased risk of mortality in this population. PURPOSE: This study was designed to investigate the predictive factors of diabetes awareness (DA), including diabetes knowledge (DK), and diabetes care behaviors (DCB) among older people with both COPD and T2DM. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional descriptive correlation study...

BACKGROUND: Aging populations require higher quality care. However, few undergraduate nursing students choose careers in aged care. Negative death attitudes and loss of meaning in life may reduce motivation to choose geriatric nursing (GN) as a career. The relationships among these variables have yet to be clarified in the literature. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among death attitude, meaning in life, and motivation to choose a career in GN among undergraduate nursing students in China...

BACKGROUND: In Indonesia, the number of Type 2 diabetes cases is increasing rapidly, making it the third leading cause of death and among the leading noncommunicable disease healthcare expenditures in the country. Thus, there is a critical need for Indonesians with Type 2 diabetes to perform better self-care to optimize their health and prevent the onset of comorbidities. PURPOSE: This study was designed to investigate the influence of knowledge, depression, and perceived barriers on Type 2 diabetes self-care performance in Indonesia...

BACKGROUND: Disaster nursing deploys professional nursing knowledge and skills systematically to reduce disaster-related risks to life and health. Disaster nursing education requires providing simulations using standardized patients. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop, based on the International Council of Nurses' Framework of Disaster Nursing Competencies, a simulation-based disaster nursing education program for nursing students that employed standardized patients...

BACKGROUND: Conducting health assessments and physical examinations are essential skills for independent practice. Exploring how to teach these skills effectively is essential. PURPOSE: This study was designed to validate the effectiveness of a self-directed learning program in improving nursing student outcomes in terms of their learning health assessment and physical examination skills. METHOD: A quasi-experimental design was used, and second-year nursing students enrolled in a health assessment and physical examination course at a university of science and technology in central Taiwan were recruited using purposive sampling...

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BACKGROUND: Early detection of dysphagia is important for preventing aspiration pneumonia. Although videofluoroscopy is currently the primary diagnostic tool for dysphagia, access to this tool may be limited because of radiation exposure risk, high cost, and other factors. PURPOSE: In this study, a meta-analysis was used to determine the strength of the correlation between dysphagia detection outcomes obtained using subjective questionnaires and videofluoroscopy...

BACKGROUND: Hemodialysis is the most common therapy for managing patients with end-stage renal disease. Depression is one of the most common psychological problems faced by dialysis patients, and there is limited research on the influences of religion and spirituality on dialysis patients. PURPOSE: This study was designed to compare religion and spiritual health status between hemodialysis patients with and without depressive symptoms. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 137 hemodialysis patients living in Taiwan...

BACKGROUND: Poor functional status relating to heart failure (HF) negatively affects health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Patients with HF, especially those with New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV HF, often exhibit poor HRQOL because of physical limitations and HF-related symptoms. Although sense of coherence (SOC) has been reported to be a determinant of HRQOL, its role as a mediator between functional status and HRQOL remains unclear, and few studies have explored the prevalence of HF in patients in NYHA Classes I and II...

BACKGROUND: Multiple role theory has proven effective in predicting variations in health, and a growing body of research has shown the importance of taking women's roles into account when analyzing physical activity levels. Nonetheless, researchers have yet to characterize the interaction between the various roles played by women and their physical activity. PURPOSE: The objectives of this study were to elucidate the relationship between multiple roles and leisure-time physical activities (LTPAs) and to determine whether LTPA varies among women across different roles...

BACKGROUND: Genitourinary syndrome is commonly reported in postmenopausal women. Kegel's exercise is a noninvasive therapy that improves pelvic floor muscle parameters. However, the effect of Kegel's exercise on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome has not been synthesized or shown. PURPOSE: This study was designed to systematically review and analyze the previous literature to determine whether Kegel's exercise enhances HRQoL in postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause...

BACKGROUND: Heart failure is an intense, unpredictable, and stressful chronic disease caused by the decline in cardiac pumping function. The influence of heart failure affects patients not only in terms of physical capabilities but also in terms of their emotional and social dimensions, with patients in different functional classes experiencing different levels of effect. Although resilience and health-related quality of life have been studied in populations with heart failure, the scholarly understanding of different functional classes is limited...

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to permanent damage to the kidneys that occurs gradually over time. Further progression may be preventable depending on its stage. PURPOSE: This study was developed to evaluate the effect of a health literacy education program (HLEP) on mental health and renal functioning in patients with CKD. METHODS: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial study was conducted. Data were collected from March 25 to December 18, 2021...

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BACKGROUND: Electronic health (eHealth) literacy is a relatively new concept used to determine health outcomes. However, it is not well known how eHealth literacy relates to health outcomes such as diabetes self-management. PURPOSE: This study was designed to examine the relationships among eHealth literacy, self-efficacy, social support, and self-management in people with Type 2 diabetes. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was used to examine secondary data from a field survey of people with Type 2 diabetes recruited from outpatient clinics from August to December 2021 (N = 453)...

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BACKGROUND: Pregnancy stress, anxiety, and depression increase the risk of short-term and long-term health problems for the mother and fetus. Mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) is one of the most popular, nonpharmacological interventions used to treat mental health problems. The results of prior research indicate MBI has a less consistent effect on mental health problems in pregnant women. PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to clarify and determine the effect of MBI on mental health outcomes in pregnant women...