In Brief Objective Although research has been conducted on how nurse staffing levels affect outcomes, there little investigation into the health-related productivity of nurses is related to quality care. Two major causes worker presenteeism (reduced on-the-job as a result health problems) are musculoskeletal pain and mental issues, particularly depression. This study sought investigate extent which or depression (or both) in RNs affects their work self-reported care considered associated...

Depression impacts 9.4% of the adult population in United States, and it is known to impact work performance. Nurses with depression are not only likely suffer themselves, but their illness may have an on coworkers potentially quality care they provide. Thus, purpose this study was determine prevalence a random sample hospital-employed nurses individual workplace characteristics that associated depression. A cross-sectional survey design 1171 registered used. Measures included...

Purpose Hispanics show poorer self-management of type 2 diabetes than non-Hispanic whites. Although previous studies have reported socioeconomic and cultural barriers to by Hispanics, little is known about perceived from the perspectives both their family members. The purpose study was explore among Hispanic immigrants with Methods A qualitative using 5 focus groups conducted. total 73 (n = 36) members 37) were recruited in southeastern United States for a family-based intervention...

OBJECTIVE This qualitative study sought to answer the question “Why are novice nurses leaving their jobs?” BACKGROUND Nearly one-third of all new RNs in United States left 1st jobs within a year 2024. Research is needed understand why so interventions can be designed. METHODS Using descriptive methodology, 13 from who 2 years practice were interviewed. RESULTS Two main themes emerged that related leaving: Starting out and hitting wall Trying stick it couldn't . A 3rd theme, The aftereffects...

The nursing workforce is aging more rapidly than the as a whole, and fewer young people are entering profession. It imperative that older nurses be retained, not only for their experience expertise, but also to prevent worsening an already critical shortage. A descriptive survey design was used determine knowledge base plans RN by North Carolina hospitals homes. Nurses over age 55 made up 14.1% of respondents' staff. Most administrators aware wish retain nurses. Unfortunately, 94% facilities...

Aim To determine if younger and older hospital employed nurses have differences in their self-reported health, health related productivity quality of care. Background An understanding age cohort may assist nurse managers the potential care concerns staff. Method A cross-sectional survey design was utilised. There were 1171 usable surveys returned (47% response rate). Nurses over 50 made up 26% respondents. Result Older had a higher body mass index (BMI), mental well-being, pain scores, 12%...

An aging workforce and high-stress environments have led to more nurses working with their own health problems, which in turn affects productivity. To assess this issue, the authors conducted focus groups nurse managers. The discuss findings implications for proactively addressing issues that relate problems workplace changes are needed support ensure patient safety quality care.

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the meaning insulin among a sample Hispanic immigrants with type 2 diabetes and their family members/significant others. Method Forty-three Hispanics others were recruited in southeastern United States for family-based intervention on self-management. Focus groups conducted which participants members asked describe perceptions insulin. sessions audiotaped transcribed, translated from Spanish into English, analyzed using standard content...

<i>Background:</i> Focus groups were conducted in a mid-sized community to explore members’ awareness and perceptions of genomic medicine identify effective methods educate the public about this topic. <i>Methods:</i> Thirteen focus with demographically representative pool 121 participants using semi-structured interview guide. Transcripts analyzed through computer assisted approach Atlas TI consisting coding, categorizing, comparing, contrasting relevant data....

The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences mentees and mentors in a structured mentorship program.A qualitative using focus group methodology nonrandom purposive sample used.The conducted at level 1 university-affiliated hospital within 9-bed cardiothoracic intensive care unit.Mentors were identified as Clinical Nurse III's institution's clinical ladder. Mentees I's who had no previous critical nursing experience. To meet inclusion criteria, be paired for least 10 months before...

The nursing workforce is aging at an unprecedented rate, yet we know very little about the experiences of older staff nurses. A qualitative design with purposeful sampling was used to describe experience being nurse. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews 11 nurses over age 55 who employed least part-time in six hospitals located southeastern United States. analysis guided by a feminist perspective utilizing voice-centered relational method developed Brown and Gilligan. Study...

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect a six-month lifestyle-based intervention on health-related quality life (HRQOL) in older adults with hypertension. A secondary analysis randomized controlled trial conducted test differences between and control groups HRQOL (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M1"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>N</mml:mi><mml:mo>=</mml:mo><mml:mn>196</mml:mn></mml:mrow></mml:math>). results indicated that there were no statistically significant...

Across the United States, nursing practice acts (NPAs) have been revised to include provisions that promote full authority (FPA) for nurse practitioners (NPs). Such revisions provide a mechanism better utilize scope of NP services address growing demands access health care. Modernized NPAs facilitate FPA NPs are imperative, especially now with unprecedented care crisis world faces: Coronavirus Disease 2019. This is first known study use an embedded single-case design, guided by Kingdon...

Aging of the population has led to an increasing number caregivers. While research been conducted on caregiver experiences, less is known about experiences African American males in U.S. This qualitative descriptive study describes 13 men who acted as caregivers adult chronically ill or debilitated loved ones, majority whom provided care during COVID-19 pandemic. The revised Sociocultural Stress and Coping Model (R-SSCM) guided this study. Individual interviews were via Zoom application....

ABSTRACT AORN has identified safety risks unique to the perioperative setting and developed ergonomic measures help prevent musculoskeletal injuries disorders. Little is known about adherence these or perceived barriers facilitators adherence. This study used a cross‐sectional survey determine prevalence of pain occurrence We asked staff members their with measures. A total 155 nurses in one health system completed online (55% response rate). Most (93%) had experienced at least injury...

ABSTRACT The nursing shortage continues to affect perioperative negatively. Multiple factors, including a lack of exposure the specialty during baccalaureate programs, influence number applicants for open positions. In 2018, we formed collaborative academic‐practice partnership address this critical gap at our facility. We created an interactive learning program that included scenario in fully equipped OR simulation suite provide students with setting. Students who participated experience...

Ageism is pervasive throughout society, and it an especially important issue for nurses because the nursing workforce aging rapidly. This article explores ageism as applies to women nurses, along with myths realities about this prevalent attitude. It also presents strategies managing educating workforce.

Women today make up nearly half of the nation's workforce. A number these women have children at home, and also often are responsible for providing care to older adult family members or friends. The different roles assigned in today's society burdensome, particularly nurses who deal with stress managed care, downsizing, nursing shortage, caring increasingly ill patients, long irregular hours, daily crises. There ways that can modify their work situation, however, help them cope rigors workplace home.