- Disaster Response and Management
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Online and Blended Learning
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Innovative Educational Technologies
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Big Data and Business Intelligence
- E-Learning and COVID-19
- Foreign Language Teaching Methods
- Online Learning and Analytics
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
University of the Philippines Manila
2020-2024
University of the Philippines Open University
2009-2023
Abstract Background The Western Pacific region constitutes one-quarter of the world’s population and has diverse health needs. While dialogue on promotion advanced practice nurses are ongoing, this study investigated current responsibilities in roles, future healthcare needs, implications these components for nurses’ professional development within region. Methods This employed three phases, a descriptive survey status roles region, followed by Delphi survey, exploratory interviews. A total...
Background: Mapping out actual supportive care needs assists nurses in providing holistic individualized care. This study aimed to explore the of parents children with cancer Philippines. Method: Guided by Supportive Care Needs Framework (SCNF), this used an embedded mixed-method design quantitative revised Cancer Patient Questionnaire and qualitative semistructured interviews describe parents’ priorities. Results: Filipino ( N = 156) have various which could be classified along SCNF...
The utilization of information and communications technology (ICT) to support health, known as eHealth, is a crucial enabler universal healthcare. It important identify various aspects that could or hinder especially in limited-resource settings. This study determined the factors influencing implementation eHealth solutions Philippines, consideration development process initial outputs Philippine Strategic Framework Plan 2014-2020.
Staffing shortages and health inequities are persistent barriers in the Philippines toward achieving universal care. To ensure an adequate responsive workforce, there is a need to evaluate Human Resources for Health (HRH) status across facilities, particularly those underserved communities. Hence, this study aims determine staffing requirements workload pressure among primary care facilities selected geographically isolated disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) Philippines.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy an in-service, short-term training program in improving attitudes toward, and readiness activities for collaboration among community health workers (CHWs) a primary care setting Philippines. A randomized controlled trial adopted dividing participants into intervention (n = 42) control group 39). Attitudes were measured using three standardized scales before at 6 months after training. significant difference (p < 0.001) observed Toward...
Clinical practicum is a major component in nursing education. Students are able to apply their classroom learning the actual care setting. The clinical setting must provide an authentic environment where students can maximize opportunities and demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitude caring for patients. Herein lies challenge. real world timing may not be enough learn many complex tasks demanded as course outcomes expected competencies. purpose of this study was describe usefulness using...
Ensuring the total well-being of healthcare workers (HCWs), including their mental health and psychological well-being, is an essential aspect in delivery patient care preservation workforce. This study aimed to determine level emotional state HCWs terms depression, anxiety, stress using DASS-21 scale a tertiary government hospital during COVID-19 pandemic Philippines identify job-related factors that may be associated with these outcomes. analytical, cross-sectional among involved direct...
Public health nurses (PHNs) perform more than the provision of direct care to clients. They are also expected roles as leaders, managers, and collaborators in different settings, especially areas where there no physicians. Their continuous professional development must be facilitated empower them lead delivery programs services pursuit universal healthcare. This study aims determine perceived competencies public describe their training needs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional strain to health workers in the Philippines, leading a significant proportion of them leaving workforce. purpose this study is explore impact on workers, support that they received and associated challenges; identify relevant policies for better workplace conditions.
Global health highlights the transnational determinants, issues, and possible solutions for improving outcomes. Addressing global issues requires population-based approaches coupled with individualized healthcare across settings, including strategies achieving equity. Designing implementing competent nurse leaders who can facilitate multi-disciplinary collaborations, engage in policy development, lead advocacies that support agenda. Thus, this paper examined stakeholder perspectives informed...
Abstract Background Childhood disability remains a lowly prioritized and funded international health concern in the world today. Exacerbated by poverty, lack of bureaucratic support, societal discrimination, rehabilitation services are not readily accessible for Filipino families who happen to have child with disability. This article intends determine perceived barriers service users when it comes accessing children special needs Cagayan de Oro City propose suggestions improve access from an...
Purpose: This study investigated the current responsibilities of nurses in advanced roles (NARs), future healthcare needs, and implications these components for professional development nurses. Design: employed a descriptive survey on status NARs Western Pacific region (WPR), followed by Delphi exploratory interviews. Experts from WPR countries who were individuals with recognized national expertise clinical, academic, and/or government-related backgrounds invited to participate this...