Assessment of health-related quality of life in transfusion dependent beta thalassemia.

Research on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among thalassemia patients in Jordan remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate HRQoL outcomes in patients with thalassemia and examine associations with psychosocial, medical, and clinical factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among β-thalassemia major patients attending the Thalassemia Unit at Princess Rahma Educational Hospital for Children.

Sources and Predictors of Perceived Occupational Stress Among Nurses Working in Public Health Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: Nurses encounter increased occupational stress levels due to their involvement in patient care with intricate healthcare issues, influencing their physical and mental well-being. Thus, occupational stress is a major interest of health and nursing research. This study aimed to identify sources and predictors of occupational stress among public health nurses.

Determinants of routine immunization coverage among under-five children in Jigawa state, Nigeria.

Introduction: Immunization is a cost-effective public health strategy for reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases. However, in recent years, the country has reportedly seen a steady decline in immunization coverage.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among parents and caregivers of under-five children.

Measuring the prevalence, warning signs, and preventive measures of secondary traumatic stress among critical care nurses.

Nurses are the front-liners for patients who need urgent care; therefore, they are exposed to several stressors. Indirect exposure to others' trauma is called secondary traumatic stress. This study examined the prevalence, warning signs, and preventive measures of secondary traumatic stress among critical care nurses in Jordan.

Compliance of infection control practices among registered nurses: A cross-sectional study.

Nurses are essential in the upkeep, maintenance, and implementation of infection control standards and guidelines by ensuring that their practices reflect the current evidence in the prevention of infectious diseases. The study performed to measure the level of infection control practices compliance among nurses. A cross-sectional design, was performed among nurses in 3 governmental hospitals.

Quality management for nurses performance and commitment on government hospitals: A cross-sectional study.

Healthcare organizations and public institutions give more priority to commitment and performance as tools to measure nursing care outcome with regards to patient's safety and quality care. Our aim was to evaluate the level of nurse's commitment and performance among Jordanian nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted in between September and October 2018 among 132 nurses in 2 major government hospitals in Jordan.

Exploring organizational culture and its association with standard precaution practices among nurses.

Background: Organizational culture influences various aspects of service quality. This study conducted to identify the relationship between organizational culture and infection control practices among Jordanian nurses working in governmental hospitals.

Method: Using a descriptive, correlation cross-sectional design, a sample of 172 nurses was conveniently selected from three governmental hospitals.

Work stressors and intention to leave among nurses in isolation nursing units during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Work stressors are associated with physical and psychological health problems among workers and thus increase their intentions to leave work. Various factors, including fear of infection, workload, and inadequate support, caused nurses especially those on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic greater stress.

Aim: This study aims to identify Jordanian nurses' perceptions of work stressors and their intention to leave, and to investigate the relationship between these variables among nurses working in isolation units during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The effect of nursing shared governance educational program on nurse managers' knowledge for sustainable nursing excellence and empowerment.

Background: Nursing governance residues one of the most composite functions in the complex and complicated healthcare arena. Providing nurse managers with professional nursing governance knowledge and its related practices is essential in today's competitive healthcare environment for nursing practices excellence.

Objective: This research aimed to determine the effect of Professional Nursing Shared Governance Awareness Sessions on First-Line Nurse Managers' Knowledge.

Prevalence, consequences, and contributing factors beyond verbal and physical workplace violence against nurses in peripheral hospitals.

Background: Globally, nearly one-third of workplace violence (WPV) occurs in the health sector. Exposure to WPV among Jordanian nurses has been widely speculated to be underreported. Understanding of the factors contributing to WPV among nurses and their consequences is limited.

Relationship between emotional intelligence and quality of healthcare among nurses.

Introduction: Healthcare organizations worldwide face intense competition for survival in an ever-changing environment.

Objectives: This study aims to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and quality of healthcare (QHC) among Jordanian nurses working in governmental hospitals.

Method: This study was conducted using a descriptive correlational design and included a sample of 172 nurses.

Relationship between perceived value, attitudes, and academic motivation in distance learning among nursing students in rural areas.

Background: Nursing students manifest a distinct level of intellect and comprehension, impacting their attitudes and perceived significance of distance learning in education. This study examined the attitudes, perceived value, and academic motivation surrounding distance learning among Jordanian nursing students, offering insights crucial to optimizing their educational journey.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used.

Determinants of Utilization of Antenatal Care Services Among Women of Childbearing Age in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) services play a crucial role in safeguarding the health of pregnant women during their reproductive years. This study aimed to evaluate the primary factors influencing the utilization of ANC among women of childbearing age in Isari town, Jigawa State.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 400 mothers of childbearing age, selecting them using a simple random sampling method.

Moderating role of relationships between workloads, job burnout, turnover intention, and healthcare quality among nurses.

Background: In Jordan, nurses consider a primary providers of direct patient care, and play a multifaceted role in ensuring healthcare quality. The study aimed to examines the moderating effect of job satisfaction in the relationship between workload and healthcare quality, job burnout and healthcare quality, and turnover intention and healthcare quality.

Methods: A cross-sectional research approach was adopted among 311 from Registered Nurses (RN) across Jordanian hospitals.

The Effect of Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices Among Nursing Students in Jordan.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This study aimed to examine the impact of an educational intervention on nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding CRC screening in Jordan.

Methodology: The study was an experimental design conducted before and after the educational intervention.

The relationship between emotional intelligence and readiness for organizational change among nurses.

Organizational change is a complex process that often faces high failure rates due to challenges in managing transition issues. The role of emotional intelligence in fostering readiness for organizational change among nurses remains understudied, especially in the context of Jordan. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and readiness for organizational change among Jordanian nurses working in governmental hospitals.

The influence of hospital accreditation on nurses' perceptions of patient safety culture.

Objectives: Hospitals' accreditation process is carried out to enhance the quality of hospitals' care and patient safety practices as well. The current study aimed to investigate the influence of hospitals' accreditation on patient safety culture as perceived by Jordanian hospitals among nurses.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational survey was used for the current study, where the data were obtained from 395 nurses by convenient sampling technique who were working in 3 accredited hospitals with 254 nurses, and 3 non-accredited hospitals with 141 nurses, with a response rate of 89%.

The efficacy of mindfulness-based programs in reducing anxiety among nurses in hospital settings: A systematic review.

Background: The increasing pressure of their professional duties has led to a notable concern regarding the mounting anxiety levels among nurses. The ongoing discussion revolves around the efficacy of mindfulness as a means to alleviate anxiety in nurses.

Aim: This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing anxiety among nurses.

Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Perceived Barriers Regarding Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices Among Healthcare Practitioners: A Systematic Review.

The recommendations of medical professionals play a significant role in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. This study aims to systematically review knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers regarding CRC screening practices among healthcare practitioners (HCPs). From January 2023 to December 2023, a comprehensive literature search was conducted using online databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Research Gate, by using the following keywords in combination: "knowledge," "attitude," "practice," "perceived barriers," "colorectal cancer," and "health practitioners.

Assessment of the quality of nursing work life and its related factors among critical care nurses.

Background: Quality of work life (QWL) refers to the degree to which employees contribute to the organization's goals while also experiencing personal and professional satisfaction. This study conducted to evaluate the quality of nursing work life (QNWL) level and its associated factors among nurses working in critical care units.

Methods: A convenience sample technique among critical care nurses in Jordan by using a cross-sectional, descriptive design.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of childbearing age.

Background: The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for up to 6 months. Despite the importance of breast milk, EBF is far less prevalent in Nigeria than is recommended for developing countries. Worse still, the odds of EBF practice are very low in rural communities.

Effect of total quality management intervention on nurse commitment and nurse performance: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: The purpose of this study is to design, implement, and evaluate the impact of a total quality management intervention on job performance and commitment among Jordanian nurses working in government hospitals.

Methods: A quasi-experimental multiple time series was conducted starting in September 2017 and ending in June 2018. 140 nurses were sampled using the proportionate stratified random sampling technique; 132 were completed the study 67 the intervention group, while 65 in the control group.

Awareness of reporting practices and barriers to incident reporting among nurses.

Background: Adequate incident reporting practices for clinical incident among nurses and even all healthcare providers in clinical practice settings is crucial to enhance patient safety and improve the quality of care delivery. This study aimed to investigate the level of awareness of incident reporting practices and identify the barriers that impact incident reporting among Jordanian nurses.

Methods: A descriptive design using a cross-sectional survey was employed among 308 nurses in 15 different hospitals in Jordan.

Medication Administration Error Perceptions Among Critical Care Nurses: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Study.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the medication administration error perceptions among Jordanian critical care nurses.

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used among Jordanian critical care nurses. The total number of completed questionnaires submitted for analysis was 340.

Incidence, knowledge, attitude and practice toward needle stick injury among nursing students in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Needle stick injuries constitute the greatest threat to nursing students during clinical practice because of accidental exposure to body fluids and infected blood. The purpose of this study was to (1) determine the prevalence of needle stick injuries and (2) measure the level of knowledge, attitude and practice among nursing students about needle stick injuries.

Methods: Three hundred participants undergraduate nursing students at a private college in Saudi Arabia were included, of whom 281 participated, for an effective response rate of 82%.