Knowledge and attitudes of emergency healthcare professionals toward domestic violence against women during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Domestic violence (DV) is a global public health and social issue with serious physical and psychological consequences. The incidence of DV rose significantly during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Healthcare professionals (HCPs), especially in emergency departments, are often the first point of contact for victims and play a crucial role in identification and intervention.

The association between diabetes management self-efficacy and quality of life among Palestinian patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: Self-efficacy emerges as a crucial element that impacts engagement in self-care behaviors among patients with type 2 diabetes. There is a lack of studies examining management self-efficacy and quality of life among patients with type 2 diabetes in Palestine. Thus, this study examined these variables among this cohort.

Self-Care behaviors and their association with self-efficacy and health literacy among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in palestine: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the most common endocrine disorder during adolescence. Self-care behaviors are the cornerstone of diabetes management. Effective self-care behaviors require individuals to perform a range of complex daily tasks, including monitoring blood glucose, adhering to dietary recommendations, administering insulin, and recognizing symptoms of hypo- or hyperglycemia.

Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and decision-making related to sepsis assessment and management in Palestinian intensive care units.

Introduction: Sepsis is a major global health issue leading to severe organ damage and causing 11 million deaths annually. It affects 50 million people worldwide and requires extensive knowledge and resources. Intensive care nurses play an important role in evaluating sepsis, identifying it, escalating care, and initiating treatment.

Psychological well-being, spiritual well-being, and health-related quality of life among patients with coronary artery disease in Jordan.

This study aimed to examine the relationship between psychological well-being, spiritual well-being, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among patients with coronary artery disease. A descriptive correlational design and a convenience sampling method were adopted and data were collected from 401 patients suffering from coronary artery disease who were treated in outpatient clinics in government, private, and educational health sectors from June 2022 to September 2022. Findings demonstrated that participants reported low and moderate levels of psychological and spiritual well-being, and high HRQOL.

Resilience and Coping Behaviors Among Palestinian Nursing Students During an Internship in Critical Care Units During the 7th of October War.

Aim: This study aimed to examine perceived stress among nursing students during their training in critical care units and its relationship with resilience and coping behaviors.

Background: Stress significantly impacts nursing students' critical thinking and academic performance. The events of the 7th of October 2024 war in Palestine have further exacerbated these challenges, forcing students into virtual learning, limiting clinical access, and increasing academic burdens.

The Association Between Self-Esteem, Assertiveness, and Professional Competence Among Palestinian Newly Graduated Emergency and Critical Care Nurses.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the levels of self-esteem, assertiveness, and professional competence among Palestinian newly graduated emergency and critical care nurses and the association between these constructs.

Background: Nurse shortage is a global issue, leading to the employment of newly graduated nurses in high-stress areas like emergency and critical care units. Self-esteem and assertiveness are essential for high-quality nursing care.

Alarm fatigue and its association with perceived stress, resilience, and coping behaviors among Palestinian nursing students during clinical internship in critical care units: a cross-sectional study.

Background: There is a lack of studies on alarm fatigue among nursing students during their internships in critical care units. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between alarm fatigue and perceived stress, resilience, and coping behaviors among Palestinian nursing students during their internships in critical care units.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was adopted involving 141 nursing students during their internships in critical care units in Palestine.

Knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy regarding palliative care among Palestinian nurses in intensive care units.

Background: Palliative care is crucial for all intensive care unit (ICU) clinicians. However, its effective implementation is often challenged by insufficient training, high staff turnover, and limited resources, negatively affecting the quality of care. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy regarding palliative care among ICU nurses in hospitals in the West Bank.

Holistic framing for improving care provision for older people with chronic diseases in Jordan: a phenomenological study.

There is a sharp increase in the number of older people globally. Thus, it is important to adopt strategies to improve the care provided for older people, especially due to the increased prevalence of chronic conditions. However, very little evidence is available on what should be done, especially from the perspective of healthcare professionals responsible for providing care for older people in nursing homes.

Predictors of anemia among infants at the age of one year attending health centers in the West Bank/Palestine: a retrospective study.

Background: Anemia is a major problem among infants aged under 1 year. There are limited studies in Palestine about anemia among infants. Thus, this study aimed to address this gap.

Psychosocial factors correlating self-care management among Jordanian adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Purpose: Few studies were conducted to examine the correlation between the anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, self-efficacy, and social support variables and type 1 diabetes in developing countries, including Jordan. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the correlation between these psychosocial factors and self-care management among Jordanian adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Design & Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational design was used to perform a study among adolescents with type 1 diabetes (N = 351) aged 14-18 years who attended primary healthcare centers clinics, and diabetic clinics related to hospitals in Amman Governorate, Jordan.

The experience of patients with hematological malignancy in their terminal stage: a phenomenological study from Jordan's perspective.

Background: Patients diagnosed with hematological malignancies residing in low-middle-income countries undergo significant physical and psychological stressors. Despite this, only 16% of them receive proper care during the terminal stages. It is therefore crucial to gain insight into the unique experiences of this population.

Community Visioning for Innovation in Integrated Dementia Care: Stakeholder Focus Group Outcomes.

It is estimated that 5.4 million Americans have some form of dementia and these numbers are expected to rise in the coming decades, leading to an unprecedented demand for memory care housing and services. In searching for innovative options to create more autonomy and better quality of life in dementia care settings, repurposing existing structures, in particular vacant urban malls, may be 1 option for the large sites needed for the European model of dementia villages.

Self-Management of Dementia by Family Carers: A Scoping Review.

Family carers increasingly take on the responsibility of self-management of dementia as the condition progresses. However, research on this topic is scarce. This scoping review aimed to identify the key characteristics related to self-management of dementia by carers including its components, theoretical/conceptual frameworks that underpinned these components and measurements.

The impact of adopting person-centred care approach for people with Alzheimer's on professional caregivers' burden: an interventional study.

This study described the impact of adopting person-centred care approach for people with Alzheimer's disease on professional caregivers' burden. The participants were subjected to a 4-week structured training programme about person-centred care. The programme's effectiveness was proven by using the Global Behavior Scale.