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The purpose of this paper is to examine philosophical knowing and practical knowing in the Science of Unitary Human Beings for the purpose of documenting evidence of their interrelationship in existing practice tools and practice methodologies that are based on Rogers' philosophical assumptions. We contend that identification of philosophical knowing and practical knowing in the Science of Unitary Human Beings illustrates the nature of each and exposes the importance of their interrelationship for future knowledge development.

Understanding health-seeking behavior toward dengue fever is crucial for early diagnosis and timely treatment to mitigate fatal outcomes. In this paper, a concept analysis based on Walker and Avant's method was performed to define health-seeking behaviors regarding dengue fever. This behavior was defined as a series of actions increasing awareness, promoting preventive measures, facilitating informed health decisions, and ensuring timely access to medical care. This concept analysis clarified how awareness, preventive measures, and access to care influence health-seeking behaviors. Our analysis may help refine health care taxonomies and foster a standardized language for describing health-seeking behaviors in nursing and public health contexts.

This study aimed to identify the current state of nursing theory development among Japanese scholars by analyzing the syllabi of doctoral nursing programs in Japan to examine the educational content relating to nursing philosophy and theory and by reviewing the related literature. Only 17.2% of the doctoral-level nursing programs in Japan offer courses in philosophy or theory. Florence Nightingale was the most frequently discussed figure in the literature. Middle-range and situation-specific theories originating in Japan have emerged relatively later than those introduced by Western theorists. Recently, the development of nursing theories, particularly situation-specific theories, has begun in Japan, showing promising prospects for advancement in the field.

We aim to investigate the mediating effects of subjective social status and psychological distress on the relationship between perceived prejudice and job satisfaction, and explore the moderating effect of self-esteem on these relationships. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 626 Chinese male nurses. Results showed that perceived prejudice had both direct and indirect impacts on job satisfaction, with the latter partially mediated by psychological distress but not subjective social status. Self-esteem moderated these relationships. To improve job satisfaction among male nurses, measures should be taken to reduce their sensitivity to prejudice and change public stereotypes.

This study examined South Korean pregnant women's workplace experiences through Meleis' transition theory. Twenty participants engaged in online focus groups, discussing pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal care, and COVID-19 concerns. Content analysis revealed 15 themes reflecting transition theory's components. Participants were mostly first-time mothers in their second trimester. Transition facilitators included supportive family and health checks, while inhibitors comprised workplace stress and COVID-19 risks. Transition responses included worries about delivery pain and infant expectations. Nursing interventions recommended encompassed diet, exercise, and psychological support. The findings suggest health care providers should understand and address these transitions with tailored prenatal interventions.

Theories of pain have been developed in several patient populations, but none currently exist for heart failure (HF) that include contributing factors and associated outcomes. We developed a situation-specific theory of pain in HF by adapting the biopsychosocial model of pain. Existing theoretical and empirical literature in HF samples was utilized to construct the new theory. Components, contributing factors, and associated outcomes of pain in HF are presented in the new theory. Areas in need of additional research are emphasized, and strengths and limitations are discussed. This theory could provide a foundation for future pain research initiatives in HF. Key words: pain, heart failure, theoretical model.

This study used qualitative description to describe factors influencing nurses' use of the Concern Factor tool to support decision making in acute care settings. Twenty-two nurses participated in interviews. Three main themes included: (1) The Concern Factor tool supported consistent and effective communication toward team understanding of patient status, (2) The Concern Factor tool supported nurses' identification of patterns and prioritization of patient care needs rooted in previous clinical experience, and (3) The flexible and intuitive design of the Concern Factor tool supported usability for nursing practice. Findings provide new information to support nurse communication and prioritization decision making.

Workplace violence is a major global societal issue that demands attention. Nurses commonly underreport workplace violence (WPV) perpetrated by patients and visitors, which not only poses risks to their physical and emotional health but also disrupts the regular operation of health care services. We used a qualitative thematic synthesis to evaluate the rationale behind the underreporting of WPV systematically. We identified 4 thematic analysis results. We found that to reduce underreporting of WPV, health care organizations should improve their policies and training, and management should prioritize nursing safety, increase awareness of regulations, and work together to maintain safe environments.