02.09.2026journal-article
Nursing Education Perspectives
Said Al Abrawi
AIM To examine the multivariate relationship between academic stress factors and academic integrity-related constructs in prelicensure nursing students. BACKGROUND Academic stress may challenge students’ ethical decision-making and adherence to academic integrity, yet comparative evidence across regions remains limited. METHOD Using a descriptive correlational design guided by moral reckoning theory, 132 prelicensure nursing students from two Middle Eastern and two US nursing schools. Canonical correlation analysis …
02.09.2026journal-article
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Nour Dhiaeyah Binti Supuan Zaki, Soh Kim Lam, Ahmad Aizuddin Bin Md Rami
Background: Nurses’ competencies in spiritual care are increasingly in demand in intensive care (ICU) units, yet their perspectives, preparedness and challenges in delivering such care remain unclear.Aim: This qualitative systematic review explores ICU nurses’ understanding and perspectives of spiritual care for critically ill patients.Method/Study Design: Following the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research guidelines, eligible qualitative and mixed-method studies (2016–2025) wer …
02.09.2026journal-article
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Simônd Croesér Steenekamp, Khumoetsile Daphney Shopo
Background: South Africa is considered to have a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which continue to impose a major public health burden. Untreated STIs can lead to long-term, irreversible and potentially fatal outcomes in pregnant women. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in the North West Province (NWP) regarding STIs. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive design was applied to reach the objective. Five health facilities were selected wi …
02.09.2026journal-article
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Gaonyadiwe Lubinda, Onalenna Tsima, Mosidi Mokotedi
Substance use among nurses and midwives is escalating globally. Nurses and midwives face numerous workplace challenges and resort to substance use to cope. The specific factors associated with substance use in this population group remain underexplored. The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with substance use among nurses and midwives in referral hospitals. A qualitative, descriptive research design was employed. Based on saturation, a semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data f …
02.09.2026journal-article
Green Health International Journal of Health Sciences Nursing and Nutrition
Srimis Leini Saragih, Zuidah Zuidah, Rahma Dani
Child sexual abuse remains a major threat to children’s safety, while many primary-school children have limited knowledge of private body parts, unsafe touch, refusal skills, and help-seeking. This study examined whether a micro role-play intervention improved knowledge of child sexual abuse prevention among third-grade students. A one-group pretest-posttest pre-experimental design was conducted in 2025 at SD Negeri No. 060827 Medan, Indonesia. Thirty students aged 8–9 years were selected through purposive sampling …
02.09.2026journal-article
British Journal of Community Nursing
Myra Robson, Amarachi Olu
Incontinence is a highly stigmatised condition that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, yet few people seek proper assessment and treatment. Therefore, outreach events aimed at specific or general patient groups can play a crucial role in creating awareness of the condition. This article discusses some of the principles behind health promotion and outreach activities, and the importance of health literacy. It suggests some questions to consider when planning outreach activities and ideas of po …
02.09.2026journal-article
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Muhammad Raffa Januarsyah, Siti Fadhilatun Nashriyah, Dewi Rizzky Mutiarasari
Background: Hypertension is known as a silent killer because in most sufferers it does not cause symptoms, so it often goes unnoticed until complications in target organs occur. Hypertension not only occurs in the elderly but is also commonly found in young people. College students are a group included in the young adult category. In this age group, hypertension can have an impact not only related to physical health conditions, but also on cognitive function and academic activities. Body mass index and visceral fat …
02.09.2026journal-article
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Munawarah, Bagus Rahmat Santoso, Rifa'atul Mahmudah, M.Sobirin Mohtar
Latar Belakang: Henti jantung merupakan kondisi kegawatdaruratan yang memerlukan penanganan segeramelalui Bantuan Hidup Dasar (BHD). Siswa-siswi sebagai bagian dari masyarakat memiliki peluang untukmenjadi penolong pertama saat terjadi keadaan darurat, namun pengetahuan mengenai Bantuan Hidup Dasar(BHD) masih terbatas. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan edukasi yang efektif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa-siswi tentang BHD, salah satunya melalui media audio visual. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahuipen …
02.09.2026journal-article
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Carolien van Leussen, Evelien Kuip, Renske Kruizinga, Els van Wijngaarden
ABSTRACT Aim To develop a practice‐based understanding of how everyday hospital routines, professional norms and organizational conditions influence the provision of palliative care for patients approaching the end of life. Design Focused ethnography informed by practice theory. Methods This study involved approximately 311 h of observation of healthcare professionals across several departments of a Dutch university hospital from January to September 2024. Data analysis followed an inductive, iterative process info …
02.09.2026journal-article
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Martha Crisyanti Zalukhu, Danang Tri Yudono, Fauziah Hanum
Kecemasan pra-operatif merupakan masalah yang sering dialami pasien sebelum pembedahan yang dapat memengaruhi kondisi fisiologis seperti peningkatan tekanan darah dan frekuensi denyut jantung. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan menerapkan edukasi teknik relaksasi napas dalam serta mengevaluasi pengaruhnya terhadap tingkat kecemasan pra-operatif pada pasien bedah di RS TK III 04.06.01 Wijayakusuma Purwokerto. Metode pelaksanaan dilakukan terhadap 30 responden yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi mel …
02.09.2026journal-article
British Journal of Community Nursing
Jackie Stephen Haynes, James Burford
Wound care has significant associated challenges in clinical practice, particularly for chronic wounds such as venous leg ulceration, pressure ulceration and diabetic foot ulceration. This article discusses the emerging and current applications of artificial intelligence in wound care, including wound image analysis, infection detection, predictive modelling and decision support systems. The article explores how artificial intelligence technologies are being leveraged to enhance accuracy and efficiency in wound ass …
02.09.2026journal-article
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Gupinda, Meilitha Carolina, Dian Mitra D. Silalahhi
Luka kronis merupakan masalah kesehatan yang memerlukanperawatan jangka panjang dan dapat menurunkan kualitas hidup pasien. Terapi ozonmerupakan salah satu terapi modern yang memiliki efek antimikroba, meningkatkanoksigenasi jaringan, serta mempercepat pembentukan jaringan granulasi sehingga dapatmembantu proses penyembuhan luka. Tingginya jumlah pasien luka kronis yangmenjalani perawatan home care di Rumah Sehat Tunas Pelita mendorong perlunya terapiyang efektif untuk mempercepat penyembuhan luka. Penelitian ini b …
02.09.2026journal-article
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Amanda Patuh Padaallah, Cicilia Nony Ayuningsih Bratajaya, Yulidian Nurpratiwi, Diana Marisa Azizah
Dismenore merupakan rasa nyeri pada perut bagian bawah hingga panggul yang terjadi selama periodemenstruasi, yang sering dialami oleh remaja putri dan dapat mengganggu aktivitas sehari-hari serta prosesbelajar. Salah satu faktor yang diduga berhubungan dengan kejadian dismenore adalah pola makan. Pola makanyang tidak seimbang, seperti konsumsi makanan tinggi lemak, natrium, dan makanan cepat saji, dapatmeningkatkan produksi prostaglandin sehingga memicu nyeri menstruasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untukmengetahui hub …
02.09.2026journal-article
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Ari Budiati Sri Hidayati, Dyah Rivani, Intan Sukmawati
Fraktur adalah kondisi terputusnya kesinambungan tulang, tidak hanya beruparetakan atau kerusakan pada korteks saja, tetapi juga dapat menyebabkan kerusakan totalhingga tulang terpisah menjadi beberapa fragmen. Mobilisasi dini merupakan salah satu intervensipenting pada pasien pasca operasi fraktur untuk mempercepat proses pemulihan, mempertahankanfungsi muskuloskeletal, serta mencegah terjadinya komplikasi akibat tirah baring. Namun, rendahnyapengetahuan dan tingginya kecemasan pasien terhadap nyeri sering kali me …
02.09.2026journal-article
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Mmbulaheni Ramulondi
Numerous ongoing cultural beliefs begin at birth and continue throughout various stages of life. Women continue to observe these beliefs not only because they are traditions, but also because they hold meaning for them. This study explores the cultural beliefs and practices of Zulu women during childbirth. One hundred and forty women living in northern Maputaland were purposively selected and interviewed. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data. The results indicated that all participants in this study wer …
02.09.2026journal-article
Journal of Forensic Nursing
Bokyung Choi, Myung Kyung Lee
Background Although Sunflower Centers in South Korea facilitates access to care through an integrated support model, the specific survivor and incident characteristics associated with requests for mental health services remain poorly understood. Aim To identify factors associated with requests for mental health services among sexual violence survivors at a SunFlower Center in South Korea. Methods Retrospective cohort study of 269 cases from the Sunflower Center between July 2020 and December 2022. Results Overall, …
01.09.2026journal-article
Journal of Nursing Reports in Clinical Practice
Roohallah Yousefi
Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant disease that causes numerous illnesses and deaths worldwide. TB remains one of the top ten causes of infectious disease deaths globally. The risk of TB increases with age, inadequate treatment, and drug resistance. Multi-drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) affects 4% of new patients and 18% of those who have undergone previous treatment. Active TB can recur or lead to new infections, which may be linked to untreated dormant bacteria or exposure to different strains. Many human immunodefici …
01.09.2026journal-article
Journal of Nursing Reports in Clinical Practice
Bahauddin Ahmadpour, Sina Valiee, Fatemeh Rafiei, Mokhtar Mahmoudi
The current study aimed to evaluate the impact of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on fatigue and quality of life among patients with decompensated heart failure (DHF). This quasi-experimental study with a pretest–posttest control group design was conducted in two cardiology clinics in Saqqez and Baneh, Kurdistan Province, Iran. Patients were randomly allocated to two groups: intervention and control. In the intervention group, the effects of MBCT training were evaluated using the Demographic Information …
01.09.2026journal-article
The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Jennifer A. Graebe, Evelyn Lengetti
The American Nurses Credentialing Center Outcome-Based Continuing Education Model™ (ANCC OB-CE Model™) shifts nursing professional development from attendance to demonstrated learning and outcomes. Although scaling credible evidence of professional growth, practice change, and impact is more complex than scaling participation, complexity is not a structural ceiling. Rather, it reflects a maturing accreditation ecosystem capable of broader adoption. This column reframes scale and the ANCC OB-CE Model™.
01.09.2026journal-article
Malahayati Nursing Journal
Syamira Syamira, Husaini Husaini, Nelly Al Audhah, Erida Wydiamala, Ermina Istiqomah
ABSTRACT Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever remains a major public health problem in Indonesia, with increasing incidence in Palangka Raya City. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with the incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Menteng Subdistrict, Palangka Raya City. An analytical observational study with a case-control design was conducted involving 130 respondents with a 1:1 ratio between case and control groups. Data were collected through interviews using structured questionnaires and direct observation us …
01.09.2026journal-article
Malahayati Nursing Journal
Tsalsa Putri Damayanti, Iwan Ardian, Iskim Luthfa
ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global public health challenge, where treatment success is highly dependent on long-term medication adherence. Non-adherence significantly contributes to therapeutic failure, relapse, and the emergence of drug resistance. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Digital Adherence Technologies (DAT) in improving medication adherence among TB patients. A literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases, focusing on original research arti …
01.09.2026journal-article
Recherche et Avancées en Sciences Infirmières
Estelle BARBE, Anne Caillé, Jessica Lagarrigue
Cet article présente la théorie intermédiaire de l’incertitude dans la maladie développée par Merle H. Mishel et son apport aux sciences infirmières. Après une présentation biographique de l’auteure et du contexte historique de développement des théories infirmières, l’article retrace l’émergence du concept d’incertitude appliqué à l’expérience de la maladie. La théorie de Mishel permet de comprendre comment les personnes, leurs proches et les familles donnent du sens aux événements liés à la maladie lorsqu’ils son …
01.09.2026journal-article
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Tindu Arikupurathu, Jenna M. Razeq, Aliza Khanam
ABSTRACT Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by impaired venous return from the head, neck, and upper extremities that can present with prominent facial cyanosis. This finding may be misleading, as it does not necessarily reflect impaired arterial oxygenation. We report a 68-year-old woman with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy through a right internal jugular implantable venous access port who presented with acute dyspnea, weakness, and progressive …
01.09.2026journal-article
Nursing Management
Kathryn A. Connell, Nicole George, Hyunmin Yu, Matthew D. McHugh
ABSTRACT Background: Supportive nursing practice environments are consistently associated with improved nurse, patient, and organizational outcomes. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence® (Pathway) program is designed to establish and sustain healthy work environments, yet the empirical evidence evaluating its outcomes remains fragmented. Purpose: To systematically synthesize quantitative evidence examining the association between Pathway designation or Pathway standards and nurse, patien …
