Exploring the relationships among training needs,willingness to participate and job satisfaction in disaster nursing: The mediating effect of achievement motivation

ObjectivesDisaster nursing competencies and their willingness to participate are essential for the success of disaster relief nurses. This study investigates the correlations among emergency room and intensive care unit nurses' training needs, willingness to participate, achievement motivation and job satisfaction as well as their mutual influences on disaster relief efforts.MethodsA convenience sampling cross-sectional study was conducted, where 488 emergency room and intensive care unit nurses from five hospitals in Taiwan participated (response rate: 84.4%). The relationships among the variables were verified using structural equation modelling.ResultsTraining needs in disaster nursing were found to be positively correlated with willingness to participate and job satisfaction. Moreover, willingness to participate was found to be positively correlated with achievement motivation and job satisfaction. Achievement motivation was found to be positively correlated with job satisfaction. Furthermore, willingness to participate in disaster relief was found to indirectly mediate job satisfaction through achievement motivation.ConclusionsThe fulfilment of training needs for disaster nursing and willingness to participate may have an impact on nurses' job satisfaction through the mediating effect of achievement motivation. Nurses' learning needs should be the foremost consideration in disaster nursing training to alleviate human resource shortages and improve disaster responses. These findings can serve as a reference for increasing preparedness training for nurses in disaster management.Relevance to clinical practiceNurses substantially contribute to the progression of disaster relief and postdisaster reconstruction. Successful and effective disaster management relies on sufficient nurse responses and training preparedness. Nurses' willingness to participate and achievement motivation in disaster nursing can have an impact on their job satisfaction and alleviate distress for both themselves and patients for the purpose of disaster relief.     

住院患者对护士为其提供生活护理的意愿分析

目的了解住院患者对护士提供生活护理的意愿。方法采用自设问卷,对某三级甲等教学医院普通病房住院的141名患者进行调查。结果住院患者对生活护理的认知有待提高,对护士提供生活护理的意愿不强。结论实行住院患者的生活护理由护士提供还需加强对患者的健康教育,以全面深入落实生活护理。     

Barriers to adequate pain and symptom relief at the end of life: A qualitative study capturing nurses’ perspectives

BackgroundSymptom management remains a critical challenge at the end of life. Barriers to symptom relief predominantly focus on perspectives of physicians, patients or care systems but rarely acknowledge the views of nurses.AimExamine nurses’ perceptions of barriers to adequate end-of-life symptom relief.MethodsSemi-structured interviews with 25 nurses across different settings who routinely prescribed and/or administered symptom relief to patients near the end of life in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Data were analysed using a six-stage hybrid thematic analysis technique.FindingsNurses identified five barriers to adequate symptom management. Firstly, fears concerning symptom relief such as hastening death, causing addiction, loss of consciousness, and legal/professional repercussions affected clinical practice. Secondly, lack of knowledge, experience and training hindered symptom management. Nurses discussed knowledge gaps regarding medication and palliative care, symptom assessments, recognition of dying and relevant laws. Thirdly, personal, cultural and religious beliefs influenced staff's willingness to offer pain relief, and patients’ and families’ willingness to accept it. Lack of communication between medical teams, patients and families further challenged symptom management. Lastly, institutional barriers played a considerable role as time constraints, insufficient staff support and difficulties accessing resources prevented end-of-life symptom management.DiscussionThe identified barriers highlight a substantial need for targeted interventions. Setting-specific challenges such as limited access to medication, staff and palliative care services must be addressed.ConclusionsTo provide better end-of-life care, services should acknowledge nurses’ unique insights. Particular attention should be on supporting nurses in aged care facilities, community settings and remote areas.     

二、三级医院机动护士岗位设置的调查

目的：探讨护士对机动护士知晓度、设岗需求和能力要求，为机动护士的设置和发展提供依据。方法采用便利抽样法调查4省120家医院1415名护理人员对机动护士岗位知晓度、需求意愿和能力要求。结果护士对机动护士的知晓度为84．45％；仅20．83％的医院有机动护士岗位。三级医院、床位使用率≥90％的病区和外科病区对机动护士需求得分分别为（4．40±0．98），（4．46±0．87），（4．35±1．04）分，高于二级医院、床位使用率＜90％和内科病区，差异有统计学意义（ t／F 值分别为20．17，207．49，10．92；P＜0．05）。结论我国机动护士的管理、运行处于起步阶段；三级医院外科病区对机动护士的需求迫切；机动护士需具备全科护士能力和急救监护技能。     

Awareness,knowledge and beliefs about HPV,cervical cancer and HPV vaccines among nurses in Cameroon: An exploratory study

Background

While it is known that sub-Saharan African countries face multiple obstacles such as cost in adopting vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the crucial role nurses can play in implementing such programs has not been adequately examined.

Objectives

To investigate the knowledge and awareness of HPV, primary cause of cervical cancer and HPV vaccine among nurses working at four Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services facilities, and to explore what factors influence nurses’ willingness to inform and recommend HPV vaccine to adolescents and parents attending clinics.

Design and setting

A structured questionnaire survey was administered to a convenience sample of nursing staff working at the four health facilities.

Results

Of 192 eligible nurses 76 (39.6%) participated in the study. There were moderately low levels of knowledge about HPV infection and prevention of cervical cancer, but a moderately high level of knowledge about HPV vaccine. Although 90.8% acknowledged that cervical cancer is directly linked to HPV infection, nearly 32% failed to identify it as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), while 43.4% believed it is an uncommon infection. Willingness to recommend the HPV vaccine was moderate, with 69.7% intentionally initiating discussions with patients about the subject. The most important factors considered when deciding to recommend the vaccine included effectiveness (56.6%) and side effects/safety (11.8%). Cost was less of a concern (6.6%), likely due to the availability of donated vaccine.

Conclusion

Despite high awareness about HPV, more education about the virus, cervical cancer and the vaccine are required to further increase nurses’ willingness to recommend the vaccine and strengthen strategies for reaching adolescents through nurses in Cameroon.     

SARS infection control in Taiwan: investigation of nurses' professional obligation

This exploratory, cross-sectional, quantitative study investigated the relationship among hospital nurses' willingness to provide care for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) patients, their attitudes toward SARS infection control measures, and nurses' health status and demographic characteristics. This project was conducted from May 6 to 12, 2003. A total of 126 nurses working in hospitals participated in this study. A conceptual model was developed, and the author designed a questionnaire to test this model. The developed model explained 32% of the variance in nurses' willingness to provide care for SARS patients. Nurses' levels of agreement with general SARS infection control measures, self-treatment of relief of fever and cough, necessity to close Hoping and Jenchi hospitals, nurses' physical health status, and holding a bachelor's degree were statistically significant predictors of nurses' willingness to care for SARS patients. Based on these findings, suggestions and study limitations are discussed.     

Kidney organ donation knowledge and attitudes among health care professionals: Findings from a Greek general hospital

Identified barriers of organ donation advancement include lack of knowledge, personal beliefs, and a negative attitude from health professionals. This article reports on current knowledge and attitudes toward kidney donation among nurses and physicians in a Greek general hospital. A previously used questionnaire was applied. More physicians than nurses were donor card holders, with registration rates being lower than expected. Over half of the participants did not consider themselves well informed about registering as a kidney donor. Older nurses differed significantly from younger ones in their willingness to become live donors if an adult required a kidney. Nurses who were blood donors had higher odds ratio of feeling well informed when compared with nurses who were not blood donors. Integrating organ donation issues into undergraduate health science curricula and continuous education interdisciplinary programs is essential in increasing awareness, eradicating negativism, and reversing inertia.     

Out of the Shadows and Into the Light: Destigmatization of Substance Use Disorder in Nursing

Substance use disorder (SUD) among nurses is a hidden epidemic. Nurse leaders play a key role in identification and intervention for affected nurses. A survey of nurse leaders in California revealed knowledge gaps about signs of SUD. Implicit bias and stigma regarding addiction continues to influence nurses’ willingness to report. Education about alternative to discipline programs (ATD) programs may instill confidence in leaders about returning to work. Today, more than ever, the physical and mental health of nurses is worn and weary. Nurse leaders play a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy workforce by raising awareness of SUD.     

Dyspnea in Patients with Advanced Stage Cancer: A Nurses Guide to Assessment and Treatment

ObjectiveTo provide oncology nurses with education on the specific distressing symptom of dyspnea in patients with advanced cancer, including proper assessment and a hierarchical approach to both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic dyspnea interventions.Data SourcesSources include published research findings, literature reviews, and guidelines, as well as professional opinion from practicing nurses and clinicians.ConclusionIndividuals with advanced cancer often experience the distressing respiratory symptom, dyspnea. Assessment tools and treatment recommendations and guidelines are available for clinicians to appropriately evaluate and treat dyspnea. Improved awareness of symptom presence and treatment options will assist nurses in advocating for their patients with advanced cancer and obtaining and delivering the necessary treatments for dyspnea relief.Implications for NursingPublished evidence supports the many treatment options available for dyspnea relief at varying levels. Assessment, individualized treatment, education, and reassessment are key and ongoing to assist patients with advanced cancer to achieve respiratory comfort.     

温州市部分临床护士从事社区护理工作的意愿及其影响因素

目的 了解临床护士从事社区护理的意愿,分析影响临床护士从事社区护理的因素,为上级行政部门在建设社区护士队伍的过程中提供政策依据.方法 2010年3-7月,采取分层抽样与整群抽样结合的方式,选取温州地区3所医院的393名临床护士为调查对象,对其进行自填式问卷调查,对临床护士从事社区护理工作的意愿进行Logistic回归分析.结果 温州市49.10％的护士愿意从事社区护理工作,当前温州市社区护理工作的客观条件满意度总评分为3.07分.医院等级、工作年限、职称、年薪、是否参加过有关学习或培训这5个变量对温州市临床护士从事社区护理工作的意愿具有显著影响(P＜0.05).结论 较小的工作压力、良好的行业发展前景是吸引临床护士从事社区护理工作的主要因素,而较低的社会认同度、一般的工作环境和不太高的薪资待遇则是临床护士不愿意从事社区护理工作的主要原因.     

Cytotoxic chemotherapy: what do community nurses need to know?

Among the range of increasingly complex care demands made of community nurses in the UK is the support of patients undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy at home. The NHS Cancer Plan and associated standards (Department of Health, 2000a,b) have identified that community nurses need an increased awareness and knowledge of the procedures and drugs involved to ensure a quality service provision. This article, based on a validated education course commissioned for community nurses in East Berkshire, explores key areas that enable community staff to care for and support patients through the course of their treatment and allows them to begin identifying an operational structure that promotes a quality service. Health and safety (as part of risk management) routes of administration, recognizing neutropenic sepsis associated with chemotherapy, and communication and collaboration are presented as key points identified from the course.     

Effectiveness of an HIV/AIDS educational programme for Chinese nurses

AIM: This paper reports a study examining the effect of a multifaceted HIV/AIDS educational intervention on the knowledge, attitudes and willingness of Chinese nurses in caring for patients with human immunodeficiency virus. BACKGROUND: The expanding HIV/AIDS epidemic challenges nurses to increase their knowledge about this devastating illness to provide effective HIV/AIDS prevention and care to their patients. HIV/AIDS educational interventions, which were developed for North American and European nurses, have not been studied among nurses in other societies. METHODS: The study employed a pretest, post-test experimental design with 208 nurses from seven Chinese provinces. The intervention consisted of a 5-day workshop comprising didactic lectures interspersed with activities designed to elicit discussion of participants' values and personal feelings about HIV/AIDS. Bloom's Taxonomy and principles of good HIV/AIDS educational practice guided the educational intervention. Outcome variables were HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude toward patients with HIV/AIDS (including empathy for and desire to avoid these patients) and willingness to provide nursing care to these patients. The data were collected in 2003. FINDINGS: At baseline, HIV/AIDS knowledge was not high and attitudes and willingness to care were neutral. Knowledge, attitudes toward patients with HIV/AIDS and willingness to provide nursing care to these patients were each improved at the conclusion of the workshop (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: As the HIV/AIDS epidemic expands, nurses will be called upon to deliver competent, compassionate and comprehensive care to patients and their significant others. Intensive, interactive HIV/AIDS professional workshops can contribute to the national effort by increasing knowledge and improving attitudes towards and willingness to provide nursing care for patients with HIV/AIDS.     

Culture influence and predictors for behavioral involvement in patient safety among hospital nurses in taiwan

This study explored the effects of incident reporting culture and willingness of incident reporting on behavioral involvement in patient safety (BIPS) by surveying 1049 hospital nurses in Taiwan. The highest areas of BIPS were handoff communication and discussion on error prevention. Yet, sharing information about human factors toward safety awareness was less frequent. Results indicated that the reporting culture, willingness to report, tenure of work, and reporting rate contributed positively to BIPS.     

非试点省份护士对“互联网+护理服务”意愿调查

目的 分析非试点省份护士对“互联网+护理服务”的了解程度、参与意愿及影响因素,为“互联网+护理服务”发展提供参考。 方法 采取便利抽样法,2019年6月—7月采用自制问卷对全国非试点省份不同等级医院执业护士进行“互联网+护理服务”意愿问卷调查。 结果 来自华南、华北、华中、华东、东北、西北、西南地区127所医院的3 242名护士中,641名（19.8%）了解“互联网+护理服务”,1 541名（47.5%）愿意参与“互联网+护理服务”。390名（60.8%）对“互联网+护理服务”的了解主要来源于社交网络。护士认为参与“互联网+护理服务”的益处依次是,2 690名（82.9%）护士选择体现护理服务价值、2 557名（78.8%）护士选择提高收入、2 442名（75.3%）护士选择拓宽执业发展路径和促进护理学科发展,2 706名（83.4%）护士认为参与“互联网+护理服务”增大了医疗风险及纠纷的弊端,担忧执业安全无保障;3 045名（93.9%）护士希望能从国家层面明确立法,以保障执业安全。Logistic回归分析结果显示,男性、已婚、学历高、职称高、有房贷压力、了解“互联网+护理服务”的护士愿意参与“互联网+护理服务”（P<0.05）。 结论 非试点省份护士对“互联网+护理服务”的了解程度较低,“互联网+护理服务”的了解程度影响参与“互联网+护理服务”的意愿。需进一步完善相关法律制度、普及相关政策的宣传及宣讲,提升护士参与“互联网+护理服务”的意愿。     

Patient safety on psychiatric wards: A cross‐sectional,multilevel study of factors influencing nurses' willingness to share power and responsibility with patients

The World Health Organization highlights the need for more patient participation in patient safety. In mental health care, psychiatric nurses are in a frontline position to support this evolution. The aim of the present study was to investigate the demographic and contextual factors that influence the willingness of psychiatric nurses to share power and responsibility with patients concerning patient safety. The patient participation culture tool for inpatient psychiatric wards was completed by 705 nurses employed in 173 psychiatric wards within 37 hospitals. Multilevel modelling was used to analyse the self‐reported data. The acceptance of a role wherein nurses share power and responsibility with patients concerning patient safety is influenced by the nurses' sex, age, perceived competence, perceived support, and type of ward. To support nurses in fulfilling their role in patient participation, patient participation‐specific basic and continuing education should be provided. Managers and supervisors should recognize and fulfil their facilitating role in patient participation by offering support to nurses. Special attention is needed for young nurses and nurses on closed psychiatric wards, because these particular groups report being less willing to accept a new role. Ward characteristics that restrict patient participation should be challenged so that these become more patient participation stimulating. More research is needed to explore the willingness and ability of psychiatric nurses to engage in collaborative safety management with patients who have specific conditions, such as suicidal ideation and emotional harm.     

Communicating with culturally and linguistically diverse patients in an acute care setting: nurses' experiences

Communication with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) patients has been shown to be difficult. This study describes nurses' experiences of communicating with CLD patients in an acute care setting. A purposive sample of registered nurses and certified midwives (n=23) were interviewed. Main findings were: interpreters, bilingual health workers and combinations of different strategies were used to communicate with CLD patients; some nurses showed empathy, respect and a willingness to make an effort in the communication process with others showing an ethnocentric orientation. Main recommendations were: prioritising access to appropriate linguistic services, providing nurses with support from health care workers, e.g., bilingual health care workers who are able to provide more in-depth information, increasing nurses' understanding of legal issues within patient encounters, supporting nurses to translate their awareness of cultural diversity into acceptance of, appreciation for and commitment to CLD patients and their families.     

Malpractice and the perinatal nurse

Perinatal nurses are at higher risk for involvement in a malpractice suit than are their colleagues in other medical specialties. That risk can be minimized. A review of selected obstetrical malpractice claims reveals that key issues for perinatal nurses who want to avoid litigation include sound and current education in the interpretation of fetal heart rate tracings, the adoption of well-designed policies for the administration of oxytocin, ability and willingness to use the chain of command, comprehensive and objective documentation, and awareness of the fact that making the patient's well-being the focus of every nursing action is the perinatal nurse's best defense.     

护士甲型H1N1流感KAP调查分析

目的:了解医院护士甲型H1N1流感知识、态度、行为,为评价医院护士开展甲型H1N1流感健康教育效果提供资料。方法:随机抽取广西某医院护士94名,采用自行编制H1N1流感健康教育知识、态度、行为问卷进行调查。结果:医院护士对H1N1流感知识普遍掌握较好,但仍有不足,仅55.3%护士了解病人与无症状携带者同为传染源;42.6%护士了解可通过在笔、书、键盘传播;34.0%护士认识甲型H1N1流感对人类严重威胁;40.4%护士已经接种甲型H1N1流感疫苗。结论:应开展健康教育,进一步提高医院护士甲型H1N1流感的认识,防控医院甲型H1N1流感。     

医护临床合作关系及其影响因素调查分析

目的 为了提高医务人员合作意识和工作质量,增加病人和家属的满意度,对医护人员进 行医护临床合作行为感知的调查及影响因素的研究.方法 对哈尔滨医科大学附属第二临床医学院的医生和护理人员共200名,采用自行设计问卷和临床实务合作量表进行调查.结果 医生和护理人员的临床合作行为总分皆处于中上等水平,2组比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）.护理人员在与医生沟通医嘱、明确责任、向医生提供护理建议等方面得分较高;医生在明确自身责任、站在护理角度看问题、主动沟通护理措施等方面得分较高;而医护人员在＂共同讨论医疗护理知识＂的得分皆为最低.所在科室、管理者重视合作的程度、医护配置合理度、合作意愿,是影响护士临床合作行为的因素;职称、所在科室、角色期望、文化程度、合作意愿对医生临床合作行为有影响.结论 医生和护理人员的临床合作需要进一步加强,应该更注重在双方知识与信息的沟通的基础上互相理解支持对方的工作,为患者提供高质量的医疗护理服务.     

医联体护士及患者对“互联网+护理服务”意愿调查研究

调查了解医联体护士及患者对“互联网+护理服务”意愿，为更好地推动医联体内“互联网+护理服务”发展提供参考。方法 采用便利抽样法，选取2021年4月在上海市第八人民医院及6家医联体医院工作的648名护士及143名患者为调查对象，采用自行设计的调查表对护士及患者对“互联网+护理服务”意愿进行问卷调查。结果 本次调查共发放问卷800份，回收有效问卷791份，有效回收率98.88%，其中医联体护士648份，患者143份。571名（88.12%）护士和143名（100%）患者支持“互联网+护理服务”的开展，447名（68.98%）护士表示愿意参与“互联网+护理服务”，但仅有4.32%的护士曾参加过“互联网+护理服务”，且5.59%的患者对该项服务非常了解。92.9%的护士和80.42%的患者希望由工作5年及以上的护士参与“互联网+护理服务”，并且希望护士进行专科培训，且具有专科资质。79.63%的护士担心参与“互联网+护理服务”的安全问题，78.40%的护士希望能从参与“互联网+护理服务”中获得绩效奖励；在服务价格方面，护士和患者差异较大，64.97%的护士认为“互联网+护理服务”的价格应该为200-300元/次，而82.52%的患者希望价格低于200元/次。结论 医联体护士和患者都支持开展“互联网+护理服务”，但其对该项服务内涵了解程度较差，部分护士担心上门服务的安全问题，双方在服务价格、医院等级等方面存在较大差距，因此，为更好地推动“互联网+护理服务”的开展，一定要加强对“互联网+护理服务”的宣传力度，平衡护士及患者的需求，制定出切实可行的实施方案及配套政策，提高护士和患者的满意度。