Psychometric assessment of the cultural capacity scale Spanish version in Chilean nursing students
ConclusionThe Cultural Capacity Scale Spanish version demonstrated sound psychometric properties for assessing the cultural competence of Chilean nursing students.
LimitationsThe sample was restricted to one university, and the tool was only used in Chilean nursing students.
Implications for nursing policyThe establishment of the Spanish version of the tool will facilitate accurate and timely monitoring of the cultural competence among Chilean nursing students and other Spanish‐speaking nursing students and nurses, which can inform the creation of nursing policies aimed at ensuring cultural competence development. (Sourc...
Source: International Nursing Review - June 15, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: J.P. Cruz, F.A. Machuca Contreras, J.E. Ortiz L ópez, C.A. Zapata Aqueveque, L.M. Vitorino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Nurses' perceptions of health beliefs and impact on teaching and practice: a Q ‐sort study
ConclusionsEducation for nurses in practice needs to acknowledge that individual practitioners’ beliefs strongly influence health teaching for patients and families. In order to implement evidenced‐based practice and teach in line with current evidence nurses need to critically examine and reflect on the impact of culture, society and the media on their own health beliefs.
Implications for nursing policy and health policyEducation policy needs to consider that culture and societal pressures affect nurses’ health beliefs and practice. Critical thinking, reflective and evidence‐based practice need to be emphasized in...
Source: International Nursing Review - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: R. Cao, T.E. Stone, M.A. Petrini, S. Turale Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Needs assessment for patients food intake monitoring among Indonesian healthcare professionals
ConclusionsAwareness of the important on monitoring nutrient intake of patients should be emphasized among healthcare professionals. The current dietary assessment tool requires modification due to lengthy time taken to complete the task and poor accuracy in intake estimation.
Implication for nursing and health policyHospitals should provide protocols and guidelines of cooperation among interdisciplinary professionals, including nurses, which includes a simple dietary assessment tool to assist nutritional management of hospitalized patients. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: D. Budiningsari, S. Shahar, Z. Abdul Manaf, S. Susetyowati Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Downward occupational mobility of baccalaureate ‐prepared, internationally educated nurses to licensed practical nurses
ConclusionThere is a need for policy to support the upward mobility of baccalaureate‐prepared, internationally educated nurses who work as practical nurses.
Implications for Nursing PolicyImplications for policymakers include the need to address the barriers to becoming registered nurses, including application processing times and lack of adequate access to educational programmes. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: B. Salami, S. Meherali, C. L. Covell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Taking Root: a grounded theory on evidence ‐based nursing implementation in China
ConclusionThis is the first study that explored evidence‐based implementation process, strategies, approaches and patterns in the Chinese nursing practice context to inform international nursing and health policymaking. The theory of Taking Root described various approaches to evidence implementation and how the implementation can be transformational for the nurses and the setting in which they work.
Implications for nursing and health policyNursing educators, managers and researchers should work together to improve nurses’ readiness for evidence implementation. Healthcare systems need to optimize internal mechanisms a...
Source: International Nursing Review - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: L. Cheng, M.E. Broome, S. Feng, Y. Hu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
An integrative review on coping skills in nursing students: implications for policymaking
ConclusionThe review contributes to the growing literature on coping strategies in nursing students and may have implications on nursing education and nursing policy. This review also demonstrated a scarcity of studies that links specific coping strategies to nursing school stressors and examines predictors of coping skills in nursing students.
Implications for nursing educationInstitutionalization of structured student orientation programme, implementation of well‐planned mentoring programmes and establishment of support unit/centres may be helpful in supporting nursing students during their clinical placement. By devel...
Source: International Nursing Review - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: L.J. Labrague, D.M. McEnroe ‐Petitte, M. Al Amri, D.C. Fronda, A.A. Obeidat Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
An examination of advanced practice nurses ’ job satisfaction internationally
Conclusion and implications for health policyThe challenges to transform healthcare gaps of access into a better distribution of health care in all countries would constitute a systematic change in policy including providing education and training for doctors and nurses that will match the skills needed in the workplace; emphasizing the right skill mix for the healthcare team; supporting advanced practice nurses in the workplace; and utilizing all healthcare providers to the fullest extent of their abilities. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: M.K. Steinke, M. Rogers, D. Lehwaldt, K. Lamarche Tags: Experience from the Field Source Type: research
Risk factors that influence sexual and reproductive health in Portuguese university students
ConclusionThe results of this study showed that university students are exposed to sexual risks. Individual, cognitive and psychosocial factors influence the risk‐taking behaviours.
Implications for nursing and health policyThe findings of this study should be further incorporated into health care with nurses’ leadership, adapting healthcare services to the specific needs of this population and promoting educational programmes. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: M.J. Santos, E. Ferreira, J. Duarte, M. Ferreira Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Implementing a nursing systems framework in a developing country
Conclusion and implications for nursing policy and practiceOur observations suggest that the implementation of a nursing systems framework may be important in improving outcomes for patients in emerging health systems. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - June 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: A.M. Cannaby, I. Gkantaras, A. Finn, B. Foreman, G. Butler, A. Topping, R. Gray Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Implementation of a critical care outreach service: a qualitative study
Conclusion and Implications for nursing and health policyA critical care outreach service in the context of an Iranian hospital has the potential to improve ward nurse familiarity with the care of acutely ill patients and the quality of palliative care. However, attention ought to be paid to the hospital's structural and contextual factors. Alleviating nursing shortages, reducing staff resistance and preparing goals of care guidelines that address restrictions on resuscitation could facilitate implementation of critical care outreach services. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - May 29, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: A. Jeddian, A. Lindenmeyer, T. Marshall, A.F. Howard, L. Sayadi, A. Rashidian, N. Jafari Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Difficulties and practices regarding information provision among Korean and Italian nurses
ConclusionsDespite cultural, demographic and professional differences between Korean and Italian nurses, their difficulties and practices in information delivery to patient were similar.
Implications for nursing and health policyHospital managers and policymakers should be aware that nurse–patient communication can be impaired by organizational factors, patient characteristics or the interaction among providers. Educational interventions and strategies are needed to increase information provision to patients about nursing care plans. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - May 29, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: F. Ingravallo, K.H. Kim, Y.H. Han, A. Volta, P. Chiari, P. Taddia, J.S. Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Treatments for people living with schizophrenia in Sub ‐Saharan Africa: an adapted realist review
ConclusionPeople living with schizophrenia in Sub‐Saharan Africa were treated by faith, traditional healers and modern psychiatry, if at all. Further research is needed to better understand the local situation and the implications for caring for people from this region.
Implications for nursing and health policyMental health services in Sub‐Saharan Africa are limited by fiscal shortages, lack of mental health services and qualified mental health professionals. This review provides evidence to inform nursing and healthcare policy, including recruiting and training mental health professionals and ensuring access to evide...
Source: International Nursing Review - May 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: S. Chidarikire, M. Cross, I. Skinner, M. Cleary Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Risk factors of falls among inpatients with cancer
International Nursing Review, EarlyView. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - May 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Treatments for people living with schizophrenia in Sub ‐Saharan Africa: an adapted realist review
International Nursing Review,Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 78-92, March 2018. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - May 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
