Compassion has long been advocated as a fundamental element in nursing practice and education. However, defining translating compassion into caring by students who are new to the clinical environment part of their educational journey remain unclear.The aim this study was explore how Chinese baccalaureate define characterize compassionate care they participate practice.A descriptive qualitative design used involving semi-structured in-depth interview method content analysis. Twenty senior...

Endotracheal suction (ETS) is a common invasive procedure which done to keep the airways patent by mechanically removing accumulated pulmonary secretions all in patients with artificial airways. Many life-threatening complications can occur when not performed correctly. Although evidence-based recommendations regarding ETS are available, many of these have been observed nurse's clinical practice. We assessed intensive care nurses' knowledge and practice intubated selected hospitals Dar es...

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) no literacy are at increased risk of progression to dementia. Whether it is feasible engage this population in visual art therapy (VAT) and yield effects on cognition depression remained unclear. A pilot mixed-method single-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted a sample community-dwelling older MCI. The experimental group (n = 21) assigned 12 sessions VAT over 6 weeks, the control 18) weekly health education (HE) nonbrain topics....

Background Adolescents living with HIV face unique challenges, including mental health issues such as depression and cognitive dysfunction. Despite this significant burden, there is a lack of evidence focusing on population. This study therefore aims to examine the moderating effects biopsychosocial factors bi-directional relationship between HIV-related function among adolescents in Mbeya region, Tanzania. Methods The analytical cross-sectional will be conducted public healthcare facilities...

(1) The question addressed in this study is what kinds of stereotypes and biases gender nursing exist Tanzania. This aimed to investigate bias among healthcare providers non-healthcare providers. (2) Methods: Qualitative descriptive design data were collected from the Dar es Salaam region Tanzania through a Focus Group Discussion approach. qualitative content analysis was used obtain themes following themes. (3) Results: Three eighteen subthemes emerged study. first theme role distribution...

In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its antenatal care (ANC) guidelines to improve quality and effectiveness of ANC services. Whether in Tanzania services are utilized according WHO's remains a subject for investigation. Thus, aim this study was assess utilization line with among postnatal women Dodoma City, Tanzania. We employed an analytical cross-sectional design. A questionnaire developed based on information from literature guideline 2018 obtain data about social...

Abstract Background Cancer is among the three leading causes of death in low income countries and highest increase with regard to incidence figures for cancer diseases are found these countries. This first report health-related quality life (HRQOL) needs care support adult Tanzanians cancer. Methods A mixed-methods design was used. The study conducted at Ocean Road Institute (ORCI) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. One hundred one patients a variety diagnoses treated cared ORCI answered Kiswahili...

Cancer is one of the leading causes morbidity and mortality worldwide. Seventy percent deaths cancer occur in low or middle-income countries, where resources to provide treatment care are minimal. Tanzania currently has very inadequate facilities for as there only five sites, some with limited services; two Dar es Salaam each Mwanza, Kilimanjaro Mbeya that offer treatment. Despite being a prevalent problem Tanzania, significant shortage information on experiences young people who receive...

Abstract Objective The incidence of dementia in the sub-Saharan Africa is rising. However, screening tools for cognitive decline that fits their linguistic and cultural context are lacking. aim this study was to determine accuracy Kiswahili version Montreal Cognitive Assessment (K-MoCA) detect mild impairment or among older adults rural Tanzania. Methods We recruited 259 community-dwelling Chamwino district, concurrent validity discriminatory power K-MoCA were examined by comparing its score...

The aim of this study was to examine the effects visual art therapy (VAT) on cognition, psychological and functional ability people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), low education.A single-blinded randomized controlled trial conducted among 127 older adults MCI, mean age 73.6 years, level education in median (range) = 0 (0-9). intervention group received 12 VAT sessions over 6 weeks. control health sessions. outcomes measures at baseline, immediately postintervention, 3-month, 6-month...

Abstract Background A growing share of male nurses in the nursing profession Tanzania has changed trend diversity gender. This might have created a divergent perspective within communities. Therefore, current study aimed to explore perspective, encounters, and choices gender among licensed nurses, non-nurse healthcare providers, clients Tanzania. Methods The employed qualitative descriptive design. data were collected between August 2022 January 2023 by principal investigator one research...

Cancer in children Tanzania is a concerning health issue, yet there shortage of information about the experiences guardians who receive cancer treatment.To explore concerns and needs support among on treatment Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Using qualitative design, 3 focus group discussions were held with 22 aged 9 to 17 years. Guardians recruited from Muhimbili National Hospital, where their receiving treatment. Data analyzed using thematic content analysis.Guardians experienced several issues...

The prevalence of dementia in Tanzania, as other developing countries, is progressively increasing. Yet international screening instruments for mild cognitive impairment are lacking.The aim this study was to determine the psychometrics and diagnostic ability Montreal Cognitive Assessment 5 minutes protocol (MoCA-5-min) among older adults rural Tanzania.The MoCA-5-min Identification Intervention Dementia Elderly Africans (IDEA) were concurrently administered through face 202...

Abstract Background Public contribution in research can lead to the design and conduct of more feasible relevant research. However, our understanding acceptability feasibility public evidence base regarding its impact low‐ middle‐income countries (LMICs) is limited. Methods In this study protocol, we describe a mixed‐method examination activities GuardiansCan project. The project aims respond Tanzanian guardians' poor adherence children's follow‐up care after treatment for acute...

Background: Undergraduate nursing students in clinical practice have a higher risk of hepatitis B infection. The prevalence and factors associated with vaccination (HBV vaccine) uptake among remained unknown. This study examined the HBV students. Methodology: A sample 229 undergraduate was enrolled an analytical cross-sectional study. Sociodemographic data, status vaccination, beliefs about infection using domains health belief model (HBM) were collected face-to-face interview questionnaire....

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> The early detection of cognitive deficits in older individuals Tanzania, particularly those urban areas with higher levels education, requires the use standardized and internationally recognized assessment tools. MoCA version 8, which assesses eight domains, has been modified to enhance scoring precision includes instructions on calculating memory index score (MIS). Additionally, verbal fluency abstraction tasks have revised facilitate design...

Introduction Childhood diarrhea remains a leading cause of death in children under 5 years age worldwide, although the disease is both preventable and treatable. Effective caregiver involvement, rotavirus vaccinations, parallel prevention are critical. Objectives This study aimed to assess caregiver's knowledge childhood diarrheal prevention, vaccination knowledge, associated factors Dodoma, Tanzania. Methods A hospital-based analytical cross-sectional was conducted at Makole Health Center,...

ABSTRACT Background Compassion forms the basis for nursing practice and is an essential component of patient‐centered care. It vital, great significance to relieve patient's suffering have a positive impact on quality care provided by nurse. In context Tanzania, knowledge learning giving compassionate patients remained unresearched. Aims To explore nurse's perspectives how they learn give in ICUs Tanzania. Methodology A qualitative descriptive study design using in‐depth interviews was...

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves a progressive loss of function due to damage the epithelia and endothelia cells, lasting at least 3 months (Kipp &amp; Kellerman, 2008). It emerges as global health concern it affects an average one in ten people is listed among top causes mortality globally (Kovesdy, 2022). In Tanzania, CKD three times higher than other diseases (Kilonzo et al., 2016). The impact on patient’s quality life debilitating physical psychological symptoms resulting...