Ana María Antolí-Jover, María Gázquez-López, Pascual Brieba-Del Río, María Ángeles Pérez-Morente, Adelina Martín-Salvador, María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano
Background/objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has put nurses under extreme pressure, especially affecting them by significantly increasing their workload and compromising their well-being. The lack of balance between work and personal life has caused greater stress and burnout in these professionals, deteriorating their quality of life and the care they provide. This study aims to synthesize the scientific evidence on the relationship between work-family balance and the perceived quality of life of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A scoping review was carried out based on the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines in the PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, WOS, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO databases. The quality of the articles was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).
Results: Five studies involving 1641 nurses from Spain, India, Jordan, South Korea, and Turkey focused on three key areas: (1) work-life balance, (2) quality of life, and (3) factors associated with quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions: The pandemic exacerbated pre-existing challenges related to work-life balance and quality of life, particularly for nurses with rigid and extended work hours, increasing stress and negatively impacting their well-being. The study emphasizes the need for flexible labor policies, psychological support, and strong social networks to prevent burnout and improve nurses' quality of life.
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Erica R Timko Olson, Anthony Olson, Megan Driscoll, Donna Z Bliss
Background/objectives: To identify and analyze what is known about the psychosocial factors affecting the wellbeing and sources of support of young adult (YA) cancer survivors.
Methods: The search strategy included Neoplasms, young adults, psycho* or emotional well* or mental health. The OVID Medline and CINAHL databases were searched. Included were cancer survivors (YA) ages 18-39 at the time of the study. The studies included qualitative and quantitative designs, written in English, and published between January 2016 and October 2024. The results were recorded according to PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Results: Thirteen studies with 4992 participants found psychosocial factors to be the most important influence on life satisfaction with social support the most decisive factor. This expands the results of previous reviews by including a variety of study designs and data collection tools to provide a comprehensive understanding of the YA experience. Psychosocial concerns affecting wellbeing led to social isolation, low connectedness with family and friends, and significant distress. Consistent with previous reviews, the greatest challenges to wellbeing were psychosocial needs, which included seeking and delivering information that is easy to understand but detailed, which can decrease frustration and anger, and needs to be readily available and accessible. Unlike older adult cancer survivors, YA survivors are more likely to have reduced psychosocial functioning compared to their peers and suffer from higher distress than their adult peers and non-YA cancer survivors with anxiety as the most reported symptom.
Conclusions: Interventions need to be developed that lessen the impact of a cancer diagnosis and cancer treatments. The specific needs of YAs must be further researched and evaluated to determine specific interventions and the support needed during this crucial stage of cancer survivorship. Future research must also increase the focus on the racial and ethnic diversity of participants as well as prioritizing underserved populations and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Álvaro Borrallo-Riego, Eleonora Magni, José Miguel Pérez-Jiménez, María Dolores Guerra-Martín
Objective: Nursing students' experiences about clinical practice tutoring in a public university from southern Spain and at its two attached educational centres were analysed.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out. The population was comprised of nursing students attending their fourth year of university during the 2023/2024 academic period, with a final sample of 179 subjects. Sociodemographic data were collected and a validated questionnaire on opinions about the figure of clinical practice tutors was applied, with 34 closed questions offering five answer options. The questions were categorized into 17 dimensions. A question on the students' satisfaction with tutoring of the practices was included, in addition to an open question to gather the students' comments and/or suggestions in relation to clinical practice tutoring. The analysis was performed through a data matrix in SPSS. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the centres according to the questionnaire dimensions, considering p-values < 0.05 to establish statistically significant differences. The open question was analysed using Atlas.ti.
Results: Most of the students were women, with an approximate mean age of 23 years old. Significant differences were detected among the centres in almost all dimensions from the questionnaire. High satisfaction levels were obtained in the three centres. A total of 83 verbatims were collected in the open question and grouped into eight categories.
Conclusion: Nursing students place significant importance on the role of the clinical tutor. Clinical tutors who demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, foster a positive environment based on active listening, respect, and the encouragement of autonomy, are essential to enhancing the students' experience during clinical placements.
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Francesco Limonti, Andrea Gigliotti, Francesco Gravante, Nicola Ramacciati
Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an intervention to improve health and quality of life in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The use of digital technology for healthcare promotion, such as telemedicine, has received growing attention in recent years due to the possibility of offering remote and individualized cardiac rehabilitation to patients undergoing coronary interventions. However, the impact of cardiac telerehabilitation on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is not fully understood. This systematic review aims to analyze through meta-analyses and synthesized comments the current knowledge on the effectiveness of cardiac telerehabilitation in improving HRQoL in patients undergoing PCI.
Objectives: This manuscript presents a protocol for a systematic review to assess the effects of cardiac telerehabilitation on HRQoL in cardiac patients after PCI. Furthermore, the systematic review will explore the different modalities of remote rehabilitation documented in scientific literature.
Methods: The literature review protocol was developed according to the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. Search terms were structured according to the PIO (Population-Intervention-Outcome) framework. All relevant available studies will be identified using the main databases (PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library) and included in the review. Methodological quality and risk of bias will be evaluated using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT). This review protocol has been registered on PROSPERO (No. CRD42024582933).
Conclusions: This systematic review will comprehensively investigate the effects of cardiac telerehabilitation on QoL improvements in patients after PCI.
背景:心脏康复(CR)是一种改善经皮冠状动脉介入治疗(PCI)患者健康和生活质量的干预措施。利用数字技术促进保健,如远程医疗,近年来受到越来越多的关注,因为有可能向接受冠状动脉介入治疗的患者提供远程和个性化的心脏康复。然而,心脏远程康复对健康相关生活质量(HRQoL)的影响尚不完全清楚。本系统综述旨在通过荟萃分析和综合评价目前关于心脏远程康复改善PCI患者HRQoL的有效性的知识。目的:本文提出了一个系统评价方案,以评估心脏远程康复对PCI术后心脏患者HRQoL的影响。此外,系统综述将探讨在科学文献中记录的远程康复的不同模式。方法:根据PRISMA系统综述指南制定文献综述方案。根据PIO(人口-干预-结果)框架构建搜索词。所有相关的可用研究将通过主要数据库(PubMed、Scopus、CINAHL、Web of Science和Cochrane Library)进行识别,并纳入综述。方法学质量和偏倚风险将使用Crowe关键评估工具(CCAT)进行评估。本审查方案已在普洛斯彼罗(PROSPERO)注册。CRD42024582933)。结论:本系统综述将全面探讨心脏远程康复对PCI术后患者生活质量改善的影响。
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Debora Maria Salimon Pinto, Luciano Garcia Lourenção, Letícia Palota Eid, Maria Amélia Zanom Ponce, Júlio César André, Emilia Batista Mourão Tiol, Bianca Cristina Ciccone Giacon-Arruda, Guilherme de Oliveira Arruda, Maria da Graça Girade Souza, Natália Sperli Geraldes Marin Dos Santos Sasaki, Emerson Roberto Santos, William Donegá Martinez, Ana Carolina Santos Costa, Ana Maria Rita Pedroso Vilela Torres de Carvalho Engel, Amilton José da Silva Júnior, Alexandre Lins Werneck, Marise Ramos de Souza, Marlene Andrade Martins, Gabriele Cássia Santos Silva, João Daniel de Souza Menezes, Matheus Querino da Silva, Daniele Alcalá Pompeo
Background and aims: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of healthcare professionals, especially those working in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), which are crucial services in the Brazilian mental health system. This study aimed to investigate the association between job satisfaction, workload, and psychological distress among CAPS professionals during the pandemic.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 53 professionals from seven CAPS. The Workload Impact Scale (IMPACTO-BR) and Job Satisfaction Scale (SATIS-BR), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Descriptive and analytical statistical analyses were performed. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between job satisfaction, workload, and psychological distress.
Results: Professionals reported moderate satisfaction (3.67 ± 0.45) and mild workload (1.82 ± 0.63). One-third of the sample showed scores indicative of psychological distress. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that workload (p = 0.0025) and low job satisfaction (p = 0.0495) were significantly associated with psychological distress.
Conclusions: Low job satisfaction and high professional workload were predictive variables of psychological distress. These findings highlight the need for investments in promoting the quality of life at work for mental health professionals, especially during crises. The implications for human resource management and public policy development emphasize the importance of an integrated approach that considers the well-being of professionals for the effectiveness and sustainability of the psychosocial care model.
{"title":"Satisfaction and Workload as Predictors of Psychological Distress in Professionals of Psychosocial Care Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Debora Maria Salimon Pinto, Luciano Garcia Lourenção, Letícia Palota Eid, Maria Amélia Zanom Ponce, Júlio César André, Emilia Batista Mourão Tiol, Bianca Cristina Ciccone Giacon-Arruda, Guilherme de Oliveira Arruda, Maria da Graça Girade Souza, Natália Sperli Geraldes Marin Dos Santos Sasaki, Emerson Roberto Santos, William Donegá Martinez, Ana Carolina Santos Costa, Ana Maria Rita Pedroso Vilela Torres de Carvalho Engel, Amilton José da Silva Júnior, Alexandre Lins Werneck, Marise Ramos de Souza, Marlene Andrade Martins, Gabriele Cássia Santos Silva, João Daniel de Souza Menezes, Matheus Querino da Silva, Daniele Alcalá Pompeo","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040290","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of healthcare professionals, especially those working in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), which are crucial services in the Brazilian mental health system. This study aimed to investigate the association between job satisfaction, workload, and psychological distress among CAPS professionals during the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 53 professionals from seven CAPS. The Workload Impact Scale (IMPACTO-BR) and Job Satisfaction Scale (SATIS-BR), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Descriptive and analytical statistical analyses were performed. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between job satisfaction, workload, and psychological distress.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Professionals reported moderate satisfaction (3.67 ± 0.45) and mild workload (1.82 ± 0.63). One-third of the sample showed scores indicative of psychological distress. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that workload (<i>p</i> = 0.0025) and low job satisfaction (<i>p</i> = 0.0495) were significantly associated with psychological distress.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Low job satisfaction and high professional workload were predictive variables of psychological distress. These findings highlight the need for investments in promoting the quality of life at work for mental health professionals, especially during crises. The implications for human resource management and public policy development emphasize the importance of an integrated approach that considers the well-being of professionals for the effectiveness and sustainability of the psychosocial care model.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3968-3983"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11678269/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142898979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ruba M Alharazi, Raiannah H Alqahtani, Rahaf A Alanazi, Walaa Alharbi, Shmokh M Alshenen, Aisha Alhofaian, Afnan Tunsi, Loujain Sharif
Background/objectives: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), the formation of a blood clot within a large vein, is one of the most common problems among hospitalized patients. The annual prevalence of DVT is 48 per 1,000,000. Nurses' knowledge significantly affects compliance with VTE risk assessment and prevention. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices regarding deep venous thrombosis prevention among nurses in Ministry of Health hospitals and King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This study was conducted in Jeddah using a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional design. A sample of 240 registered nurses were conveniently recruited to complete a self-administered online questionnaire. The data were coded and analyzed through SPSS version 24.
Results: The participants had adequate knowledge on the prevention of DVT (75.64 ± 18.88), and the highest level was observed for knowledge about the prevention and prophylaxis of DVT (81.98 ± 45.73%). The practice level of nurses in preventing DVT was 71.92%, with a mean score of 18.7.
Conclusions: There is a significant effect of nurses' level of academic qualifications, working ward, and DVT prevention training on their knowledge and practice of DVT prevention.
背景/目的:深静脉血栓形成(DVT)是大静脉内形成的血块,是住院患者中最常见的问题之一。深静脉血栓的年患病率为48 / 100万。护士的知识显著影响静脉血栓栓塞风险评估和预防的依从性。本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯吉达卫生部医院和阿卜杜勒阿齐兹国王大学医院(KAUH)护士预防深静脉血栓形成的知识和实践。方法:本研究采用定量、描述性、横断面设计在吉达进行。我们方便地招募了240名注册护士来完成一份自我管理的在线问卷。采用SPSS version 24对数据进行编码和分析。结果:受访对象对DVT预防知识掌握程度较高(75.64±18.88),其中对DVT预防知识掌握程度最高(81.98±45.73%)。护士预防DVT的实践水平为71.92%,平均得分为18.7分。结论:护士学历水平、工作病房、深静脉血栓预防培训对其深静脉血栓预防知识和实践有显著影响。
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Else Marie Lysfjord, Edith Roth Gjevjon, Siv Skarstein
Aim: To explore the challenges and strategies among new and experienced nursing leaders in mental healthcare; furthermore, to identify factors that support or hinder their leadership roles.
Background: Strong nursing leadership is crucial for the quality of patient care and is associated with higher job security and better patient outcomes. Understanding what factors contribute to effective leadership is essential for the development of future leaders.
Methods: A qualitative study was conducted through interviews with 20 nursing leaders in mental healthcare in Norway, including 10 new leaders (<2 years in the role) and 10 experienced leaders (>10 years in the role). Data were analyzed using a six-step thematic analysis.
Results: New leaders set high standards and faced demanding tasks, which made the role stressful. They experienced uncertainty and self-doubt about their effectiveness and expressed a need for support from mentors or colleagues. Experienced leaders focused on strategic leadership, task prioritization, and employee motivation, emphasizing the importance of being inspirational, patient, and accessible.
Discussion: This study highlights the different challenges faced by new and experienced leaders in mental healthcare. New leaders need support to build confidence and manage the demands of their roles, while experienced leaders benefit from their strategic approach and ability to motivate staff. Conclusions and implications for nursing and/or health policy: The findings suggest that mentoring programs and support networks are essential for developing and motivating nursing leaders. New leaders should receive support to overcome self-doubt and stress associated with their roles. Experienced leaders can, through being mentors, expand their strategic skills and increase own insight and abilities regarding leadership. These insights have significant implications for health policy, which should include resources and programs aimed at supporting leadership development in nursing.
{"title":"Challenges and Strategies in Nursing Leadership: A Qualitative Study on Leaders in Mental Health Care.","authors":"Else Marie Lysfjord, Edith Roth Gjevjon, Siv Skarstein","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040288","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040288","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the challenges and strategies among new and experienced nursing leaders in mental healthcare; furthermore, to identify factors that support or hinder their leadership roles.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Strong nursing leadership is crucial for the quality of patient care and is associated with higher job security and better patient outcomes. Understanding what factors contribute to effective leadership is essential for the development of future leaders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative study was conducted through interviews with 20 nursing leaders in mental healthcare in Norway, including 10 new leaders (<2 years in the role) and 10 experienced leaders (>10 years in the role). Data were analyzed using a six-step thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>New leaders set high standards and faced demanding tasks, which made the role stressful. They experienced uncertainty and self-doubt about their effectiveness and expressed a need for support from mentors or colleagues. Experienced leaders focused on strategic leadership, task prioritization, and employee motivation, emphasizing the importance of being inspirational, patient, and accessible.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study highlights the different challenges faced by new and experienced leaders in mental healthcare. New leaders need support to build confidence and manage the demands of their roles, while experienced leaders benefit from their strategic approach and ability to motivate staff. Conclusions and implications for nursing and/or health policy: The findings suggest that mentoring programs and support networks are essential for developing and motivating nursing leaders. New leaders should receive support to overcome self-doubt and stress associated with their roles. Experienced leaders can, through being mentors, expand their strategic skills and increase own insight and abilities regarding leadership. These insights have significant implications for health policy, which should include resources and programs aimed at supporting leadership development in nursing.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3943-3954"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11676536/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rinat Cohen, Yael Sela, Or Catz, Rachel Nissanholtz-Gannot
Background: Adverse medical events not only harm patients and families, but also have a significant negative impact on healthcare providers, with the potential to compromise future professional functioning. These "second victims" may need organizational support and rehabilitation to return to functionality.
Objectives: We analyzed the validity of an adapted tool, the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool (SVEST), on a population in Israel, H-SVEST.
Methods: The H-SVEST was completed by 172 nurse participants working in a variety of patient care settings. All of the participants reported experiencing SVP. The H-SVEST was assessed for content validity, internal consistency, and construct validity with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
Results: The CFA, when run on the initial model with 9 factors and 29 items, did not meet criteria for suitability of fit. After removing three items based on their low-factor loadings and the correlation, the model fit significantly improved with acceptable CFI, TLI, RMSEA, and SRMR. The final version included 26 items and 9 factors with Cronbach α values ranging from 0.66 to 0.94.
Conclusion: The H-SVEST demonstrates robust psychometric properties and valuable insights into the second victim experience in the Israeli context. Comparative analysis with other versions highlights potential cultural influences and areas for further investigation. Implementing this tool and developing evidence-based interventions based on its results can significantly improve the well-being and resilience of healthcare providers in Israel and other countries with diverse cultural populations.
{"title":"H-SVEST: Validation and Adaptation of the Hebrew Version of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool.","authors":"Rinat Cohen, Yael Sela, Or Catz, Rachel Nissanholtz-Gannot","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040286","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040286","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adverse medical events not only harm patients and families, but also have a significant negative impact on healthcare providers, with the potential to compromise future professional functioning. These \"second victims\" may need organizational support and rehabilitation to return to functionality.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We analyzed the validity of an adapted tool, the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool (SVEST), on a population in Israel, H-SVEST.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The H-SVEST was completed by 172 nurse participants working in a variety of patient care settings. All of the participants reported experiencing SVP. The H-SVEST was assessed for content validity, internal consistency, and construct validity with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The CFA, when run on the initial model with 9 factors and 29 items, did not meet criteria for suitability of fit. After removing three items based on their low-factor loadings and the correlation, the model fit significantly improved with acceptable CFI, TLI, RMSEA, and SRMR. The final version included 26 items and 9 factors with Cronbach α values ranging from 0.66 to 0.94.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The H-SVEST demonstrates robust psychometric properties and valuable insights into the second victim experience in the Israeli context. Comparative analysis with other versions highlights potential cultural influences and areas for further investigation. Implementing this tool and developing evidence-based interventions based on its results can significantly improve the well-being and resilience of healthcare providers in Israel and other countries with diverse cultural populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3919-3932"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11676138/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michela Luciani, Michela Barisone, Marco Bentivegna, Antonietta Fioremisto, Giulia Galeazzi, Marco Alfonso La Monica, Alessandra Musci, Davide Ausili, Alberto Dal Molin
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore Italian nurses' publications from 1980 to 2020. Background/Objectives: Several studies have been conducted internationally to assess nursing research output. In Italy, there are some older studies, but a comprehensive analysis of the Italian nursing scientific production after 2010 is needed. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted through a retrospective descriptive study. All articles (n = 3423) published by Italian nurses (n = 2170) and indexed in Scopus were included, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Results: Publication trends show a steady growth, with an increase in publications in journals with higher IFs. Most publications were focused on clinical research and used quantitative methods (n = 2473 articles (86.71%)). The most frequently conducted quantitative studies were observational studies (52.91%), followed by experimental studies (12.5%), instrumental studies (6.72%), and other methodologies (0.15%). Qualitative studies accounted for n = 318 articles (11.15%), and mixed-method studies accounted for n = 61 articles (2.14%). Conclusions: The overall improvement in Italian nursing research is due to the increase in the number of nurses with PhDs and academics in the country. More funding and nursing research positions are needed to further improve research.
{"title":"Italian Nursing Research: A Bibliometric Analysis from 1980 to 2020.","authors":"Michela Luciani, Michela Barisone, Marco Bentivegna, Antonietta Fioremisto, Giulia Galeazzi, Marco Alfonso La Monica, Alessandra Musci, Davide Ausili, Alberto Dal Molin","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040287","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was to explore Italian nurses' publications from 1980 to 2020. <b>Background/Objectives:</b> Several studies have been conducted internationally to assess nursing research output. In Italy, there are some older studies, but a comprehensive analysis of the Italian nursing scientific production after 2010 is needed. <b>Methods:</b> A bibliometric analysis was conducted through a retrospective descriptive study. All articles (n = 3423) published by Italian nurses (n = 2170) and indexed in Scopus were included, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. <b>Results</b>: Publication trends show a steady growth, with an increase in publications in journals with higher IFs. Most publications were focused on clinical research and used quantitative methods (n = 2473 articles (86.71%)). The most frequently conducted quantitative studies were observational studies (52.91%), followed by experimental studies (12.5%), instrumental studies (6.72%), and other methodologies (0.15%). Qualitative studies accounted for n = 318 articles (11.15%), and mixed-method studies accounted for n = 61 articles (2.14%). <b>Conclusions:</b> The overall improvement in Italian nursing research is due to the increase in the number of nurses with PhDs and academics in the country. More funding and nursing research positions are needed to further improve research.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3933-3942"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11679739/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background/objectives: This study investigates the challenges faced by family caregivers of individuals with dementia in Japan, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 500 family caregivers of patients with dementia.
Results: 56.4% of caregivers reported an increased caregiving burden, primarily due to extended caregiving hours, reduced access to public services, and restrictions on social interactions. This study found a strong preference for formal support, with 75.4% of caregivers desiring access to more comprehensive services. However, 19.4% of dementia patients were not utilizing any public services, largely due to a mismatch between available services and caregivers' actual needs, as well as societal resistance to inviting formal support into the home. Informal support systems, such as dementia family groups and cafes, were well-known, but participation rates remained low (5.4% and 5.8%, respectively), despite the potential benefits for reducing stress and providing emotional support. Key barriers included privacy concerns, reluctance to engage, and logistical challenges such as inconvenient access and time constraints.
Conclusions: To mitigate the above challenges, this study recommends expanding telemedicine and remote support services, improving awareness of available resources, and offering flexible, tailored solutions to meet diverse caregiving needs. Additionally, increasing financial support, enhancing public recognition of caregiver roles, and providing psychological counseling and stress management programs are essential to alleviating both the emotional and economic burdens placed on family caregivers during the pandemic.
{"title":"Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers of Individuals Living with Dementia in Japan During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Toshiko Tsuyuki, Takeshi Asai, Erina Kurosaki, Atsushi Nakamura, Kaori Kishi, Fumi Takeda","doi":"10.3390/nursrep14040285","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nursrep14040285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>This study investigates the challenges faced by family caregivers of individuals with dementia in Japan, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 500 family caregivers of patients with dementia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>56.4% of caregivers reported an increased caregiving burden, primarily due to extended caregiving hours, reduced access to public services, and restrictions on social interactions. This study found a strong preference for formal support, with 75.4% of caregivers desiring access to more comprehensive services. However, 19.4% of dementia patients were not utilizing any public services, largely due to a mismatch between available services and caregivers' actual needs, as well as societal resistance to inviting formal support into the home. Informal support systems, such as dementia family groups and cafes, were well-known, but participation rates remained low (5.4% and 5.8%, respectively), despite the potential benefits for reducing stress and providing emotional support. Key barriers included privacy concerns, reluctance to engage, and logistical challenges such as inconvenient access and time constraints.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>To mitigate the above challenges, this study recommends expanding telemedicine and remote support services, improving awareness of available resources, and offering flexible, tailored solutions to meet diverse caregiving needs. Additionally, increasing financial support, enhancing public recognition of caregiver roles, and providing psychological counseling and stress management programs are essential to alleviating both the emotional and economic burdens placed on family caregivers during the pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"14 4","pages":"3907-3918"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11676139/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}