Am J Nurs Stud. 2024;3(1):AJNS-03-1021 | Open Access
Akbulak M, Sahın S, Celebı FZO and Ayar G
Aim: Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) is a developing specialization focusing on support to child and the quality of palliative care provided to these patients is very important. We aimed to investigate caregivers with these children contributing to medical and social service planning to meet their needs, ensuring the quality of PPC.
Methods: Patients admitted to the ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 04, 2024 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2023;3(1):AJNS-03-1020 | Open Access
Fatma Gündüz Oruç , Elanur Yilmaz Karabulutlu and Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan
Aim: This study aims to examine the effects of Covid-19 awareness and individual characteristics (age, gender, educational status, income status, physical activity, presence of chronic/psychiatric disease) on pandemic anxiety. Material and Method: This study was conducted with a descriptive and cross-sectional design. The data were collected online from individuals aged between 18 and 70 in Turkey by using the Personal Information ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Oct 18, 2023 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2023;3(1):AJNS-03-1019 | Open Access
Gulden Atan
Aim: This study was conducted to examine nursing and midwifery students studying in two different regions of Turkey relationship between the empathy level and privacy consciousness. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between January-April 2023, 442 (37% participation) nursing and midwifery students in two regions of Turkey (Northern Anatolia and East regions). The data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Oct 18, 2023 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2023;3(1):AJNS-03-1018 | Open Access
Zülfünaz Özer, Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan, Semra Köse
Aim: This study was conducted to examine whether nursing students studying in three different regions of Turkey are sufficiently prepared to provide quality care to patients with epilepsy. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study was conducted between January 3 and 28, 2022, with 516 (43% participation) nursing students studying in three different regions of Turkey (Central Anatolia Region, Western, and Eastern) and who answered ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 08, 2023 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2022;2(2):AJNS-02-1017 | Open Access
Heba Alkotb1*, Ahlam Alshehri2, Ghada Alshehri2 and Abeer Alshehri2
Background: The degree of client satisfaction will demonstrate whether the appropriate vaccination services are provided at the appropriate time, in the appropriate location, in the appropriate manner, and by the appropriate staff. Aim: The study aimed to assess client’s satisfaction toward COVID Vaccination services at Namas district. Design: Descriptive study designed was done. Settings; Study was conducted in ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 01, 0001 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(1):AJNS-02-1016 | Open Access
Ovayolu Ö1* Ovayolu N2 and Bozkurt B3
This study was aimed to evaluate the attitudes of nursing and medical students towards euthanasia. This study descriptive study. It was conducted with nursing and medical faculty students studying at a university. This study 240 medical faculties and 472 nursing students participated in the study. Questionnaire and the Attitude Scale About Euthanasia, Death and Dying Patient. Nursing students 50.8% had knowledge about euthanasia, 40.8% ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 01, 0001 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(2):AJNS-02-1015 | Open Access
Rosa Maria Ferreira Seabra1, Fernanda Ramos Matias Reis2, Verónica Almeida Cunha Novo1, Cláudia Maria Antunes Rego Simões1, Pedro Sa-Couto4 and João Lindo Simões5*
Background: Due to their high prevalence and incidence, oral diseases represent one of the main health problems of children and adolescents. The early diagnosis of oral diseases and the identification of risk factors are essential to establish preventive measures, and nursing community intervention programs can reduce the negative impact of complications. Purpose: Understanding the influence of knowledge of oral health ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 01, 0001 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(2):AJNS-02-1014 | Open Access
Navarro Rubio MD1*, Macías F2 and Gómez E1
As part of a global strategy of incorporating the patient's voice into the health decision-making process in our hospital, we created stable participation bodies consisting on a Family Council, a Youth Council and a group of patients’ associations. In addition, the creation of a Children’s Council composed of boys and girls under 12 years-old, complemented the previous ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jul 07, 2021 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(1):AJNS-02-1012 | Open Access
Muna A Alshammari*
Background: Diabetes is increasingly becoming a global public health concern with a high prevalence many countries including Kuwait. Empowering nurses who are involved in diabetes care has been suggested as a possible initiative to address the care needs of diabetes patients. However, the role of nurses in diabetes care is less understood. This study aimed to establish the perspectives of ... Read more
PERSPECTIVE Updated Apr 08, 2021 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(1):AJNS-02-1011 | Open Access
Evmorfia Koukia1* and Polyxeni Mangoulia2
Introduction: Pro re nata (PRN) or “as needed” psychotropic medication is a vital component of inpatient mental health care and is mainly a nursing responsibility.
Aim: To explore the nurses’ views and practices concerning PRN psychotropic medication administration and to reveal any possible obstacles and requirements. Method: The sample consisted of 103 full-time registered mental health nurses and ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Apr 08, 2021 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(1):AJNS-02-1013 | Open Access
Victoria Maroto Alonso1*, Eva Pérez-Martínez2, Vicente Manuel Patiño Maraver1, Ana Belén Hernández López3 and Consuelo Álvarez Plaza4
Objective: To prove if certain variables related to labour affect the traditional signs of perinatal asphyxia (cardiotocography records, Apgar score and the umbilical artery pH).
Methodology: Observational, multicentric, longitudinal, analytical, cohort study in pregnant women at term admitted to the delivery room of Hospital Universitariio Infanta Crsitina, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada and Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro.
Results: Of all ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 24, 2021 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(2):AJNS-02-1010 | Open Access
Gisèle Compaci, Lucie Oberic, Guy Laurent and Fabien Despas*
EDITORIAL Updated Mar 04, 2021 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(2):AJNS-02-1009 | Open Access
Abd Alhadi Hasan*
Background: The emerging respiratory disease is caused by the novel type of corona virus which is named as COVID-19. This respiratory illness has received internal attention and it is categorized as highly threaten disease in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of undergraduate ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 04, 2021 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2021;2(1):AJNS-02-1008 | Open Access
Eija Metsälä* and Sanna Törnroos
Objectives: The aim of this scoping review was to examine the evidence demonstrating the outcomes and benefits of student-centred learning strategies used in health care higher education institution settings.
Review method: PubMed, Science Direct, CINAHL via EBSCO Host and OATD dissertation databases were used in the search. The keywords used were cocreative learning, students as partners, collaborative learning, inquiry-based learning, ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 27, 2021 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2019;1(1):AJNS-01-1007 | Open Access
Sarinrut Juntapim*
Among the elderly, including Thailand, the number of individuals living alone is likely to continue to rise globally. Older adults living alone are more likely, particularly with advancing age, to be bad. Loneliness and social alienation feelings are recorded by many. Older adults living alone were more likely to have depressive symptoms. Those living alone appear to be more lonely ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Nov 05, 2020 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2020;1(1):AJNS-01-1006 | Open Access
Georgina P Maskay*
The concept of Reproductive Health (RH) is intertwined with health needs in respect to social and cultural context. It is an avenue for valuing the perspectives of indigenous people on reproductive health, more so, to guide effective RH policy development and implementation. This ethnographic study was conducted in Mountain Province. The data collection methods included the Field work approach utilizing ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 05, 2020 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2020;1(1):AJNS-1005 | Open Access
Vanida Durongrittichai , Rachanee Piwpong, Supaporn Kongprom, Ruffel Joy Cometa-Manalo and Suphatida Chanburee
Purpose: Family Centered Care practice will direct nurses, especially those working in the community, to become considerably more aware of their roles in dealing with family members appropriate in distinct contexts, valuing diversity, decision-making, and relationships. However, only a few studies provided evidences to confirm the level or factors relating to Family Centered Care practices. The major aim of this ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 04, 2020 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2020;1(1):AJNS-01-1004 | Open Access
Ye Eun Kim and Hae Ran Kim
Background: As basic health behaviors, hand washing and oral health behaviors affect adult health status. This study investigated the relationships between hand washing and oral health status and behaviors of Korean adolescents through a nationwide study. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized data from the 12th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2016). From 67,983 participants, 65,528 (96.4%) adolescents were selected as the study population.
Results: ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 06, 2020 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2019;1(1):AJNS-01-1003 | Open Access
Fred Yao Gbagbo
Background: Despite legalization of abortion in Ghana, little is known about services quality in hospitals.
Objectives: The study assessed quality of care being provided abortion seekers in hospitals in Ghana.
Methods: A mystery client survey was conducted in public, NGO and private abortion providing facilities in six regions of Ghana between September and November 2018. Ten females from tertiary institutions in ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Dec 24, 2019 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2019;1(1):AJNS-01-1002 | Open Access
Shuna Vanner and Rene Keet
Community mental health is the integrated approach to mental health that uses social resources to ensure that people with mental health problems have the right to accessible care and are supported in their own environment to work on their recovery. The European Community Mental Health Service providers network (EuCoMS, www.eucoms.net ) describes community mental health from 6 perspectives. In this ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 14, 2019 PDF
Am J Nurs Stud. 2019;1(1):AJNS-01-1001 | Open Access
Qing Ling, Jiang Haihong, Li Haiyan and Chen Aihua
Objective: To explore the application effect of the flipped class teaching mode based on micro-course video in the training of "International Incontinence Enterostomal Therapist".
Methods: The experimental group used the flipped class teaching mode based on the micro-course video, and the control group used the traditional routine teaching method. Before and after the teaching, the scores of ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jun 20, 2019 PDF