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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Nursing".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2023) | Viewed by 14129

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Dr. Lisa Alves Gomes

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Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Department of Nursing, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
Interests: chronic disease; health literacy; health promotion; rehabilitation; cardiac rehabilitation; emotional competence
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Dr. Enedina Quiroga Sánchez

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SALBIS Research Group, Nursing and Physical Therapy Department, Universidad de León, 24401 Ponferrada, Spain
Interests: nursing; wellness; quality of life; society; health; watch out; changes in lifestyle; health promotion; health education

Dr. Alberto González García

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Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Leon University, 24071 León, Spain
Interests: nurse management competencies; leadership; nurse development; sustainability management; team management; communication management; teamwork, resource management; innovation; nursing processes; ethical issues

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Dear Colleagues,

Due to the challenges that society is currently facing, nurse contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic have focused the world’s attention onto the profession. Nurses work in environments that present enormous complexity and require an articulation of different knowledge and skills. Consequently, in addition to all the technical and scientific knowledge required, emotional competence is essential in order to to deal with the patient, family, and other health professionals often associated with physical and mental pressure.

In this Special Issue, we aim to bring together research that discusses and provides innovative solutions in nursing care, models of care, advanced practice, nursing management, leadership, healthcare management, organizational governance, organizational climate, nursing team efficiency, job satisfaction, nursing ethics, social return on investment (SROI), artificial intelligence, and big data aimed at meeting the needs of the population and improving the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare organizations, as well as enhancing nursing leadership, either in the form of integrated solutions or models of care. Articles related to nursing management at any level of senior management, or logistical and operational management that deal innovatively with the management of nursing teams are especially welcome. Additionally, papers on the educational or regulatory challenges needed to facilitate such innovative solutions in nursing care, nursing leadership, nursing competencies, management competencies, health policy, planning, and strategy in nursing and health management.

We intend to continue raising awareness for modern-day nursing, and to disseminate and communicate excellent scientific knowledge and crucial findings, for the Second Edition of Nursing and Society Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Dr. Lisa Alves Gomes
Dr. Enedina Quiroga Sánchez
Dr. Alberto González García
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advanced practice
chronic disease
education
health promotion
nursing care
nursing management
rehabilitation

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Nurses’ Perception of, and Barriers to, Delivering Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation for Heart Failure Patients: A National Survey in Saudi Arabia

by Abdulelah M. Aldhahir

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(20), 13586; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013586 - 20 Oct 2022

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Background: Heart failure (HF) patients require a holistic management approach to improve their clinical outcomes. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) is a core component of HF patients’ management and is supervised by a multidisciplinary team including nurses. Nursing attitudes regarding CR delivery for patients with HF and the possible barriers and factors that potentially affect referral have not been explored. Therefore, this study seeks to evaluate nurses’ attitudes towards the delivery of CR programs and the possible barriers and factors that potentially influence the decision for a referral. Methods: An online survey with eight multiple-choice items was disseminated to all nurses between February and July 2022 in Saudi Arabia. The characteristics of the respondents were described using descriptive statistics. Percentages and frequencies were used to report categorical variables. Results: Overall, 1056 nurses completed the online survey, of which 395 (37.40%) were male. Out of 1056 nurses, 414 (39.20%) strongly agreed that CR would improve patients’ physical fitness, and 392 (37.10%) strongly agreed that CR would reduce breathlessness in patients with HF. In total, 381 nurses strongly agreed (36.10%) that CR would improve HF patients’ palpitation and fatigue. Out of 1056 nurses, 396 (37.50%) strongly agreed that CR would improve HF patients’ ability to perform daily activities, and 326 (30.90%) strongly agreed that CPR would reduce the rate of hospital readmission. The at-home program was the preferred mode of delivering CR programs among 607 (57.50%) nurses. Apart from the exercise component, symptom management was perceived by 704 (66.70%) nurses as the fundamental component of CR programs. The most common patient-related factor that strongly affected the decisions regarding referral was “mobility affected by breathlessness” (57%). A lack of CR centers (46%) was the most common barrier. Conclusion: Nurses perceived CR as an effective management strategy for HF patients. Although a home-based program, with symptom management being an essential component, in addition to the exercise component, was perceived as the preferred mode of delivery, CR centers are lacking, which represented a significant barrier to CR referral from the nurses’ perspective. Full article

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Descriptive Study of Friendship Networks in Adolescents and Their Relationship with Self-Efficacy and Alcohol Consumption Using Social Network Analysis

by Enedina Quiroga-Sánchez, Alberto González García, Natalia Arias-Ramos, Cristina Liébana-Presa, Pilar Marques-Sánchez and Lisa Gomes

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(18), 11527; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811527 - 13 Sep 2022

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Alcohol is a widely used legal drug. Self-efficacy takes on great importance in an adolescent’s development. Levels of self-efficacy can contribute to the decision-making process of the adolescent. In this phase, a group of friends becomes increasingly important. Alcohol is present in different social aspects. Adolescents use alcohol as a social facilitator or as part of the development of their autonomy. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the structure of the friendship network, self-efficacy, and alcohol consumption in adolescents. Methods: We used an online platform with validated self-reported questionnaires to collect the data. The sample consisted of 195 adolescents aged between 16 and 18, from different educational centers in Bierzo (Spain). Results: It was found that 43.6% of the adolescents in our research were high-risk consumers. Significant differences were obtained in terms of self-efficacy and different network metrics. These networks were represented by considering the levels of alcohol consumption. In the friendship network, we observed how the central adolescents presented higher levels of self-efficacy and lower alcohol consumption. Conclusions: Self-efficacy is established as a predictor of coping and not consuming alcohol and adolescence as a crucial moment to implement prevention strategies. Social Network Analysis is a useful tool that provides an image of the context in which adolescents find themselves. Full article

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Development of Advanced Competencies in Physiotherapy: Impact of a Single-Blinded Controlled Trial on Ethics Competence

by Sara Cortés-Amador, Anna Arnal-Gómez, Elena Marques-Sule, David Hernández-Guillén, Catalina Tolsada-Velasco and Gemma V. Espí-López

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(17), 10590; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710590 - 25 Aug 2022

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Background: Innovation in the training of future physiotherapy professionals through the use of collaborative learning could be an effective method for developing advanced competencies such as professional ethics. This study aimed at comparing the effects of cooperative learning and individual learning on the knowledge of professional ethics, the perception of knowledge regarding professional ethics, the teaching quality assessment and satisfaction in future physiotherapy professionals. Methods: A prospective, assessor-blinded, controlled trial was performed. A 12-week program was carried out with future physiotherapy professionals. The cooperative learning group was based on group activities, while the individual learning group performed the same activities with an individual approach. Knowledge, perception of knowledge regarding professional ethics, teaching quality and satisfaction were assessed. Results: A total of 216 participants completed the study (cooperative group n = 106; individual group n = 110). The cooperative learning group showed higher knowledge and perception of knowledge regarding professional ethics compared to the individual learning group (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). Additionally, the cooperative learning group reported higher scores in the teaching materials, attitude towards future professionals and the teacher’s global score. Conclusions: Cooperative learning showed a positive impact on developing advanced competencies such as knowledge and perception of knowledge regarding professional ethics. Both methodologies showed adequate results in the assessment of teaching quality and satisfaction. Full article

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Multi-Generational Perspectives on the Competencies Required of First-Line Nurse Managers: A Phenomenological Study

by Pin-Pin Choi, Suet-Shan Wong, Wai-Man Lee and Mei-Ha Tiu

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(17), 10560; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710560 - 24 Aug 2022

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First-line nurse managers play an integral role in ensuring team and organizational effectiveness and quality of care. They are facing increasing challenges arising from the need to lead a generation-diverse workforce. Further research that examines multi-generational perspectives on the competencies of first-line nurse managers is warranted. This paper aimed to elucidate multi-generational perspectives on the competencies required of first-line nurse managers based on their lived experiences and perceptions, as well as those of frontline nurses. A descriptive phenomenological approach was adopted. A total of 48 informants were invited to individual semi-structured interviews to share their perspectives on the competencies required of first-line nurse managers. Findings were analyzed using Van Kaam’s controlled explication method. Four themes that described four areas of competency were generated: (1) advocating for the interests of the staff, (2) allocating resources effectively, (3) building cohesive teams, and (4) embracing change and quality. The findings indicated that there were significant discrepancies among the different generations of informants in terms of their degree of commitment to work, preferred modes of team communication and collaboration, and perspectives on the role and function and preferred leadership styles of first-line nurse managers. This study fell short in examining the experiences of Generation Z nurses, and the findings are subject to further validation by larger samples. However, this study has implications for hospital administrators, nurse educators, and managers, encouraging them to rethink the notion of management competencies to develop effective strategies for leading a multi-generational workforce. Full article

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Emotional Burden among Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians during the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Cross Sectional Study

by Carmen Baldonedo-Mosteiro, María-Pilar Mosteiro-Díaz, Sara Franco-Correia and Adonina Tardón

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(17), 10558; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710558 - 24 Aug 2022

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This study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among Spanish community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was designed. An online survey was administered to participants from 4 to 21 April 2020 using a questionnaire assessing sociodemographic information and the Spanish version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Informed consent to participate was requested. Participants comprised 1162 pharmacy staff from Spain with an average age of 39.15 ± 9.718, from 20 to 65 years old, of whom 83% were women, and 50.6% were married. More than half of the participants expressed symptoms of depression (62.7%) and anxiety (70.9%). An important prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms has been detected among Spanish pharmacists and pharmacy technicians during the COVID-19 lockdown. Being a woman, smoking, feeling fear, feeling stress and believing that pharmacists/pharmacy technicians are very exposed to COVID-19 seem to be associated with higher HADS scores. Full article

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A Conceptual Model of Nurses’ Turnover Intention

by Eva Smokrović, Tomislav Kizivat, Antun Bajan, Krešimir Šolić, Zvjezdana Gvozdanović, Nikolina Farčić and Boštjan Žvanut

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(13), 8205; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19138205 - 5 Jul 2022

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The World Health Organisation predicts a lack of 15 million health professionals by 2030. The lack of licenced professionals is a problem that keeps emerging and is carefully studied on a global level. Strategic objectives aimed at stimulating employment, improving working conditions, and keeping the nurses on board greatly depends on identifying factors that contribute to their turnover. The aim of this study was to present a conceptual model based on predictors of nurses’ turnover intention. Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental research design was used. A total of 308 registered nurses (RNs) took part in the study. The Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale (MWMS) and Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI) were used. Results: The conceptual model, based on the binary regression models, relies on two direct significant predictors and four indirect significant predictors of turnover intention. The direct predictors are job satisfaction (OR = 0.23) and absenteeism (OR = 2.5). Indirect predictors that affect turnover intention via job satisfaction are: amotivation (OR = 0.59), identified regulation (OR = 0.54), intrinsic motivation (OR = 1.67), and nurse manager ability, leadership and support of nurses (OR = 1.51). Conclusions: The results of the study indicate strategic issues that need to be addressed to retain the nursing workforce. There is a need to ensure positive perceptions and support from managers, maintain intrinsic motivation, and promote even higher levels of motivation to achieve satisfactory levels of job satisfaction. Full article

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