一、二年级高职护生睡眠质量状况的调查

目的调查一年级和二年级高职护生的睡眠质量状况,并分析其原因以采取相应对策。方法在某医学高职院校中进行整群抽样,抽出二年级3个教学班护生222人;一年级3个教学班护生199人。应用匹茨堡睡眠质量指数量表（PSQI）对一年级和二年级高职护生的睡眠质量进行调查。结果高职护生总体睡眠质量较差,二年级护生PSQI总分为（7.19±2.87）分,一年级护生PSQI总分为（8.13±4.50）分。一年级护生入睡时间、催眠药物、日间功能障碍得分分别为（2.08±1.63）,（0.22±0.65）,（2.27±1.94）分,均高于二年级护生［分别为（1.46±0.90）,（0.09±0.32）,（1.71±1.01）分］,差异均有统计学意义（t值分别为-4.91,-2.47,-3.77;P＜0.05或P＜0.01）;一年级护生睡眠时间得分为（0.80±0.55）分,低于二年级护生（1.04±0.44）分,差异有统计学意义（t=4.91,P＜0.01）。但2个年级护生在睡眠质量、睡眠效率及睡眠障碍3个方面差异无统计学意义（t值分别为2.01,1.69,-1.17;P〉0.05）。结论一年级和二年级高职护生睡眠质量问题较严重,应关注并有效改善护生睡眠质量,以提高护生的整体培养质量。     

Association between cultural intelligence and cultural sensitivity in nursing students: A cross-sectional descriptive study

BackgroundBecause of the multicultural composition of the Turkish population, healthcare providers encounter and serve individuals from various cultural backgrounds.AimTo determine the relationship between cultural sensitivity and cultural intelligence levels among nursing students.MethodsThis study was performed with 336 students attending the Nursing Department of a state university in Turkey. Data were collected using a sociodemographic data form, the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale, and the Cultural Intelligence Scale.ResultsMean age of the Nursing Department students was 20 ± 1.76 years. Mean total scores on the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale and Cultural Intelligence Scale were 90.49 ± 12.68 (maximum 120) and 95 ± 15.8 (maximum 140), respectively. Total scores in both the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale and the Cultural Intelligence Scale were higher among those nursing students who had encounters with people with different cultural backgrounds for any reason and those who wanted to work abroad. The nursing students’ Intercultural Sensitivity Scale and Cultural Intelligence Scale total scores were positively correlated (p < .001).ConclusionIntercultural sensitivity increased with higher cultural intelligence. Enhancing nursing education with programs that improve the students’ cultural sensitivity and cultural intelligence will help them to successfully manage cultural differences and provide culturally appropriate care in their nursing practice.     

Prevalence and predisposing factors of smartphone addiction,sleep quality and daytime sleepiness of nursing students: A cross-sectional design

AimThe current study aimed to determine the prevalence of smartphone addiction, sleep quality and daytime sleepiness of nursing students and to identify the predisposing factors of these parameters.BackgroundThe use of smartphones, which has become an indispensable part of daily life, has various effects on addictive behavior and sleep.DesignThe present study was performed with a cross-sectional design.MethodsThe population of the study comprised of nursing students attending all grades at two universities (N = 940). A total of 771 students were included in the study. Data were collected through a personal information form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and the Smartphone Addiction Scale. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the data.ResultsThe prevalence of smartphone addiction was 42.4%. Of the students, 57.3% had poor sleep quality and 82.5% had normal daytime sleepiness. Daily smartphone use duration, owning of a smartphone duration, daytime sleepiness and academic success were significant influencing factors for smartphone addiction (p < 0.05). Daily sleep duration, daytime sleepiness and school region were found significant risk factors for sleep quality (p < 0.05). Sleep quality and smartphone addiction significantly influenced daytime sleepiness (p < 0.05).ConclusionsThe study revealed that almost half of nursing students presented smartphone addiction and more than half of them had poor sleep quality. The prevalence of normal daytime sleepiness among nursing students was high.     

护理实习生睡眠质量及影响因素调查

目的了解护理实习生睡眠质量状况及影响因素。方法采用匹兹堡睡眠质量指数量表和自设睡眠质量影响因素问卷,对广州市146名护理实习生进行问卷调查。结果护理实习生睡眠质量总分为(6.27±2.99)分,有46名(31.50%)实习生睡眠质量总分>7分。实习生认为作息时间的改变(84.93%)、睡眠环境欠佳(72.60%)、工作压力大(65.75%)等因素对睡眠质量有影响。结论实习生睡眠质量较差,临床教学管理者应重视并针对其影响因素进行积极干预。     

Clinical environmental stressors and coping behaviors among undergraduate nursing students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the level of stress, stressors sources, and coping strategies used among female Saudi undergraduate nursing students during their clinical practice.MethodsA cross-sectional design was used. Using a convenience sampling technique, female nursing students in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Alahsa who enrolled in clinical courses were recruited from a governmental university from January to May 2022. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire including socio-demographic characteristics, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Coping Behavior Inventory (CBI).ResultsThe degree of stress perceived by the 332 participants ranged from 3 to 99 (54.77 ± 0.95). Stress from assignments and workload was the most common type of stressor perceived by nursing students, with a score of 2.61 ± 0.94, followed by stress from the environment, with a score of 1.18 ± 0.47. Meanwhile, the students used staying optimistic as the most adopted strategy, with a score of 2.38 ± 0.95, followed by the transference strategy, a score of 2.36 ± 0.71, and the problem-solving strategy scored 2.35 ± 1.01. The coping strategy of avoidance is positively correlated with all of the stressor types (P < 0.01), while the problem-solving strategy is negatively correlated with stress from peers and daily life (r = ?0.126, P < 0.05). Transference is positively correlated with stress from assignments and workload (r = 0.121, P < 0.05), and stress from teachers and nursing staff (r = 0.156, P < 0.01). Lastly, staying optimistic is negatively correlated with stress from taking care of patients (r = ?0.149, P < 0.01), and with stress from lack of professional knowledge and skills (r = ?0.245, P < 0.01).ConclusionsThese research findings are significant for nursing educators to identify nursing students’ main stressors and coping strategies used. Effective countermeasures should be taken to promote a healthy learning environment, decrease the level of stressors and improve students’ coping strategies during clinical practice.     

Hand hygiene education of Greek medical and nursing students: A cross-sectional study

AimTo investigate medical and nursing students’ education on hand hygiene, their attitude on hand hygiene education and how this education influences their hand hygiene knowledge and practices.BackgroundHospital-acquired infections are associated with prolonged hospitalisation and mortality. The most effective measure for their control is healthcare workers’ hand hygiene compliance. Since medical and nursing students constitute the future healthcare workers, our study focuses on them.DesignCross-sectional studyMethodsThis study was conducted during the academic year 2016–2017, using a modified World Health Organisation questionnaire. Our sample consisted of 132 medical and 111 nursing students from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. In data analysis, the Mann-Whitney and Fisher’s exact tests were applied to compare differences in continuous variables and proportions in categorical variables, respectively. Knowledge and practices overall scores were calculated per student group. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to assess the influence of potential confounders on these scores.ResultsWe found that 73.1% of medical and 98.2% of nursing students had received relevant education, which was reported as “only theoretical” by 77.4% of the former and as “hands-on and theoretical” by 88.1% of the latter group. Besides the risk of infection, knowledge acquired in lectures and trainer’s behaviour were also considered very influential factors shaping hand hygiene attitude in both groups. Overall, medical students reported better hand hygiene practices than nursing ones (69.9% and 59.7%, respectively; p < 0.001). The opposite finding was observed regarding their overall knowledge on hand hygiene (57.2% of medical versus 60.4% of nursing students, p = 0.04). The majority of students (86.6% of all participants; p < 0.001) supported the inclusion of compulsory hand hygiene education in their curriculum. Compulsory education and seminars were assessed as the most effective measures to increase hand hygiene compliance (71.4% of all students).ConclusionIn our study, medical students scored better in practices questions than nursing students; this did not apply for the knowledge score. The majority of students supported the inclusion of compulsory education on hand hygiene principles in their Departments’ curricula, highlighting compulsory education and seminars as the most effective measures to increase compliance with hand hygiene.     

The effect of digitalization on the career intentions of nursing students: A cross-sectional study

AimWe investigate how the confirmation of expectations about digital technology in the workplace affects the career intentions of nursing students. We also explore the role of task fit in mediating (1) digital technology satisfaction and job satisfaction and (2) digital technology satisfaction and career intentions.BackgroundThe turnover of graduating geriatric nursing students is very high and rising. To support the work of nursing staff, elderly care institutions are beginning to adopt digital technologies that aid in nursing tasks. However, it is unclear whether students’ perceptions of those digital technologies have an impact on their career intentions.DesignThis is a cross-sectional study.MethodsWe recruited 549 geriatric nursing students. Data were collected from December 2022 to March 2023. The questionnaire included seven sections: expectation confirmation, perceived usefulness, perceived safety, digital technology satisfaction, task fit, job satisfaction and career intentions. The validity and reliability of the model were confirmed.ResultsThe results show that the confirmation of students’ expectations for the digital technology used in elderly care services has a positive impact on their career intentions. However, the results do not confirm the impact of perceived security on digital technology satisfaction, or the effect of job satisfaction on career intentions.ConclusionElderly care institutions and educators should monitor the current state of the digital work environment to ensure that it can adequately support students in their work. They should ensure the use of advanced and appropriate technology tools in teaching and clinical environments to provide a richer and more vivid learning experience. These initiatives can support nursing students in their transition from school to practice and increase their willingness to stay in the profession.     

Stress levels and coping strategies among undergraduate nursing students in Greece during economic recession: a cross-sectional study

AimTo identify factors contributing to Greek nursing students’ stress and the coping strategies used.BackgroundStress experienced by nursing students in the context of ongoing economic recession is as yet unexplored.DesignA cross-sectional study .MethodologyUndergraduate nursing students (n = 424) completed the Student Nurse Stress Index (short version) and the Brief COPE questionnaires during the year 2017.ResultsMost of the participants stated that their current financial status (81.7%) contributed towards their experience of stress, and they had higher scores on the interface worries subscale (p < 0.001). Female gender (p < 0.001) seniority (p = 0.005) and stress of transportation from home to university (p = 0.019) significantly increased the SNSI total score as well as most of the stress subscales scores. As far as coping subscales were concerned, higher means were shown in active/positive coping (mean 2.95), seeking support (mean 2.84), expression of negative feelings (mean 2.71) and avoidance (2.47). However, the use of higher maladaptive coping strategies was noted in cases presenting higher SNSI Total score, interface worries and personal problems.ConclusionThe introduction of stress management training and conflict management skills ought to be considered. Fund raising initiatives should be considered to provide financial assistance to those in need.     

Gender differences in the relationships between sleep disturbances and academic performance among nursing students: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundSleep disturbances, such as insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and poor-quality sleep, are common among nursing students and are closely linked with academic performance.ObjectivesTo examine the prevalence of sleep disturbances and academic performances in male and female nursing students and to determine gender-specific effects on the relationship between sleep disturbances and academic performance.DesignA cross-sectional study design was adopted.SettingsThis study was conducted in a school of nursing in Indonesia.ParticipantsA total of 492 undergraduate students (103 males and 389 females) were included.MethodsData pertaining to the biosociodemographic characteristics, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Insomnia Severity Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire, and Beck Depression Inventory were collected from July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. Academic performance was measured using grade point average of the academic year 2017–2018. A multivariate logistic regression model was used for data analyses.ResultsThe prevalence of poor sleep quality, insomnia, and daytime sleepiness was 66.0%, 45.6%, and 24.3%, respectively, in male nursing students and 71.5%, 52.4%, and 28.8%, respectively, in female nursing students. For circadian rhythm preferences, 66% male and 51.7% female nursing students were categorized as intermediate- and morning-type people, respectively. Insomnia was the only variable among sleep disturbances that significantly correlated with the risk of poor academic performance in female nursing students even after adjustment of covariates.ConclusionsSleep disturbances were highly prevalent among female and male nursing students, and insomnia was substantially associated with poor academic performance in female nursing students. Identifying sleep disturbances among nursing students and designing effective interventions to specifically target them are required to improve academic performance of female nursing students.     

The impact of professional identity on role stress in nursing students: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundAs newcomers to the clinical workplace, nursing students will encounter a high degree of role stress, which is an important predictor of burnout and engagement. Professional identity is theorised to be a key factor in providing high-quality care to improve patient outcomes and is thought to mediate the negative effects of a high-stress workplace and improve clinical performance and job retention.ObjectivesTo investigate the level of nursing students' professional identity and role stress at the end of the first sub-internship, and to explore the impact of the nursing students' professional identity and other characteristics on role stress.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingsThree nursing schools in China.ParticipantsNursing students after a 6-month sub-internship in a general hospital (n = 474).MethodsThe Role Stress Scale (score range: 12–60) and the Professional Identity Questionnaire for Nursing students (score range: 17–85) were used to investigate the levels of nursing students' role stress and professional identity. Higher scores indicated higher levels of role stress and professional identity. Basic demographic information about the nursing students was collected. The Pearson correlation, point-biserial correlation and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyse the data.ResultsThe mean total scores of the Role Stress Scale and Professional Identity Questionnaire for Nursing Students were 34.04 (SD = 6.57) and 57.63 (SD = 9.63), respectively. In the bivariate analyses, the following independent variables were found to be significantly associated with the total score of the Role Stress Scale: the total score of the Professional Identity Questionnaire for Nursing Students (r = −0.295, p < 0.01), age (r = 0.145, p < 0.01), whether student was an only child or not (r = −0.114, p < 0.05), education level (r = 0.295, p < 0.01) and whether student had experience in community organisations or not (r = 0.151, p < 0.01). In the multiple linear regression analysis, the total score of the Professional Identity Questionnaire for Nursing Students (standardised coefficient Beta: −0.260, p < 0.001), education level (standardised coefficient Beta: 0.212, p < 0.001) and whether or not student had experience in community organisations (standardised coefficient Beta: 0.107, p < 0.016) were the factors significantly associated with the total score of the Role Stress Scale. The multiple linear regression model explained 18.2% (adjusted R² scores 16.5%) of the Role Stress Scale scores variance.ConclusionsThe nursing students’ level of role stress at the end of the first sub-internship was high. The students with higher professional identity values had lower role stress levels. Compared with other personal characteristics, professional identity and education level had the strongest impact on the nursing students’ level of role stress. This is a new perspective that shows that developing and improving professional identity may prove helpful for nursing students in managing role stress.     

The awareness of contextual factors,placebo and nocebo effects among nursing students: Findings from a cross-sectional study

Contextual Factors (CFs) have been documented to influence nursing interventions and patients' outcomes triggering placebo/nocebo effects. However, given that no studies to date have explored the beliefs and the use of CFs among nursing students, a cross-sectional study was undertaken. Two Italian nursing programmes were involved and a self-administered survey tool was used. A total of 510 students participated. The majority (266; 52.2%) defined CFs as an intervention without a specific effect on the condition being treated, but with a possible nonspecific effect. They reported a substantial level of confidence in CFs and in using them more than twice/week in addition to nursing interventions to optimise clinical outcomes. Physiological and psychological therapeutic effects were mostly reported by participants in treating insomnia (n = 351; 68.8%) and chronic pain (n = 310; 60.8%). The use of CF was considered ethically acceptable when it exerted beneficial psychological effects (n = 188; 36.8%). Participants communicated to patients that a CF is a treatment that can help and will not hurt (n = 128; 25.1%). Students are aware of the value of CFs. Increasing their emphasis in nursing programmes can promote nursing students’ consideration with regards to their use, their underlying mechanisms, their potential effects, as well as their ethical and comunicative implications.     

Psychological disorders among Spanish Nursing students three months after COVID-19 lockdown: A cross-sectional study

The COVID-19 pandemic had a notable impact on the psychological well-being of a large part of the population, putting them at risk of developing depressive symptoms, different levels of anxiety disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One group considered to be at high risk are Nursing students; they were affected as learning strategies changed and clinical practices were cancelled. This study attempts to assess the psychological impact COVID-19 pandemic had on Nursing students and to explore the sociodemographic differences that can be risk factors for mental health disturbance. The psychological impact was evaluated using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The study took place 4 months after the state of alarm was declared over in Spain. From a total sample of 304 Nursing students, 26.7%, 39.8%, and 15.5% showed PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms, respectively. Severe levels of psychological impact have been associated with being a female, a smoker, and feeling fear and stress. Having a relative test positive has been linked to lower anxiety levels while being afraid or stressed to higher anxiety levels. Being a female, co-habit with friends and feeling stress have been associated with higher depression levels.