Recruitment to qualitative research is an important methodological consideration. However, the process of recruitment under-communicated in articles and methods textbooks. A robust plan enhances trustworthiness overall success. Although has recently received increased attention methodology literature, a more nuanced understanding required. We realized successful our focused ethnographic inquiry. Numerous nurse educators, researchers, administrators volunteered within three months study...

It is increasingly important that nursing care be associated with measurable patient outcomes. A correlational study examined relationships between nurse‐expressed empathy and two outcomes: perceived distress. Subjects (N = 140) were randomly selected from RNs patients on medical surgical units in urban, acute hospitals. Nurse‐subjects 70) completed measures of empathy: the Behavioral Test Interpersonal Skills Staff‐Patient Interaction Response Scale. Patient‐subjects Profile Mood States,...

Abstract This paper offers a theoretical discussion on why the nursing profession has had delayed response to issue of climate change. We suggest this delay may have been influenced by early days nursing's professionalization. Specifically, we examine professional mandate, generally accepted metaparadigm, and grand theorists’ conceptualizations both environment nurse–environment relationship. conclude that these works encouraged nurses conceptualize environment, as well their relationship...

Abstract Aim To examine the concept of preparedness over time in research with informal caregivers older adults. Design Concept analysis. Methods Rodgers' evolutionary method analysis was used to guide this theoretical paper due dynamic nature preparedness, which is influenced by both context and time. Using inductive approach, elements were derived from a content included studies. In final step, generate hypotheses implications regarding concept, conceptual structure adults connected...

Patient care frequently focuses on physical aspects of disease management, with variable attention given to spiritual needs. And yet, patients indicate that suffering adds distress associated illness. Spirituality, broadly defined as which gives meaning and purpose a person’s life connectedness the significant or sacred, often becomes central issue for patients. Growing evidence demonstrates spirituality is important in patient care. Yet healthcare professionals (HCPs) do not always feel...

Canadian researchers have developed the Spirit At Work (SAW) tool for identifying experiences of individuals who are passionate about and energized by their work. This article describes (a) what registered nurses perceive as contributing to personal SAW; (b) relationships among resonant leadership, structural empowerment concepts, psychological SAW job satisfaction, organizational commitment, demographic variables experience, education, rank in RN workplace. The theoretical model was tested...

A decline in routine vaccination was reported by some countries early the COVID-19 pandemic. In context of pandemic, determinants childhood may have changed. Changes over time parents' perceptions vaccines and intentions for their children during pandemic not been fully explored. Understanding changes provides opportunities to promote address factors that compromise acceptance.We conducted longitudinal analysis two sequential national surveys (Dec 2020 Oct/Nov 2021) assess Canadian vaccines,...

To demonstrate how a middle-range theory was developed and tested through research that examined relationships between nurse-expressed empathy two patient outcomes: patient-perceived distress.Nurse-patient are the basis for all nursing care is an important aspect of these relationships. Research needed, however, to determine outcomes related nurses.Orlando's (1961, 1972) model.140 subjects, 70 staff RNs patients from hospital medical-surgical acute units. Each nurse-subject completed...

Spirituality, as a basic characteristic of humans and contributor to human health, is regarded part nursing practice. The purpose this study was examine how Tanzanian nurses understand spirituality spiritual care. Using the qualitative method interpretive description, fifteen registered engaged in clinical practice hospital were recruited participate study. In-depth interviews using open-ended questions carried out, tape-recorded, transcribed verbatim. Data collection inductive analysis...

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this article is to analyze the concept maternal autonomy in context breastfeeding and propose a clearer definition concept. Methods A analysis was undertaken using Walker Avant's eight‐stage approach. Findings suggests that refers mother's ability make autonomous decisions her control, agency, independence, ethical reasoning. antecedents are competence, availability support, nature setting, available alternatives with respect breastfeeding. consequences...

Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses serious risks to women's health, especially during pregnancy. Despite pregnancy being a key opportunity for IPV screening, various barriers often hinder healthcare provider efforts screen IPV. This study seeks understand from survivors how providers can better and address Women who had experienced were recruited via Facebook ads. A website provided details consent form. After consenting, participants completed survey covering four main themes: personal...

ABSTRACT Recent discourse emphasizes the need to integrate social and structural determinants of health—such as poverty, violence, houselessness, discrimination—into mental health care service design delivery. This study investigates how psychiatric‐mental nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) navigate conflicting demands an efficiently organized clinic realities patients experiencing chronic illness along with adversity. Using institutional ethnographic approach, this research focused on everyday...

Mental illness represents a substantial global public health crisis, marked by high prevalence, significant economic costs, and profound impacts on individuals’ lives. Institutional ethnography (IE) is an approach to qualitative research that offers methodologically rigorous way of addressing complex social problems. IE differs from many other methods in its materialist, ontology, which guides researchers reveal explicate the ruling relations organize everyday life work against interests...

Purpose: To describe nursing education research literature in terms of quality, content areas under investigation, geographic location the research, designs utilized, sample sizes, instruments used to collect data, and funding sources.Design Methods: Quantitative qualitative published between January 1991 December 2000 were identified classified using an author-generated Relevance Tool.Findings: 1286 articles accepted entered into inventory, additional 22 retained as references they either...