Competency-Based Orientation for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurses: A Scoping Review for Developing Standards.

Objectives: A competency-based orientation program provides a supportive environment for new pediatric hematology-oncology nurses, facilitating their transition and skill development. Despite evidence of its benefits, such programs lack global standardization, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. A standardized and adaptable program could significantly benefit hospitals worldwide.

Prevalence and predictors of staff burnout at a tertiary cancer center in Jordan.

Burnout among oncology healthcare providers (HCPs) poses significant challenges to both personal well-being and patient care quality. To inform targeted interventions, this study assessed burnout prevalence and its predictors among HCPs in a tertiary cancer center in Jordan. A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 10, 2023, to April 14, 2024, using an online questionnaire available in both English and Arabic.

Evaluating the Preparedness of Healthcare Providers for Prone Position CPR Across Jordan's Healthcare Sectors: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aims: Healthcare providers may need to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while patients are in the prone position. Healthcare providers (HCPs) must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the prone position (PPCPR) confidently. This study aimed to assess HCPs' preparedness to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the prone position at specialized units in Jordan's healthcare sectors.

The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Shared Governance Councils Effectiveness Among Nurses Participating in Shared Governance Councils in an Oncology Setting.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the influence of emotional intelligence (EI) on shared governance councils' effectiveness among oncology nurses who participate in these councils.

Background: Literature suggests that EI enhances job satisfaction, caring behavior, communication, and patient outcomes.

Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design.

Higher and Middle Management Perspectives on Patient-Centered Care in an Oncology Setting: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Patient center care (PCC) plays a crucial role in achieving the organizational and patient outcomes. Literature suggests that PCC enhance patient's adherence to treatment, lower the cost of health care organization. This study aimed explore the higher and middle managers' perceptions of patient-centered care (PCC) in an oncology setting, identify the PCC implementation challenges in the oncology setting, and understand the role of managers in facilitating PCC within the oncology context.

e-Health literacy and online health information utilization among Jordanians: A population-based study.

Background: The internet has become an essential part of empowering people to access health-related information. Huge amounts of health-related information are available online, but few people have the skills to assess its validity and reliability. Accordingly, the concept of ehealth literacy competencies emerged to measure the skills necessary to validate such information.

Towards digital readiness of evidence-based practice in a regional cancer center using role-based business process and data modeling.

Introduction: Evidence-based practice is a problem-based solving approach to clinical practice that encourages nurses providing personalized patient care while utilizing the necessary scientific evidence for a better understanding of risks and benefits of diagnostic tests and treatments. Digital transformation of an organization begins with attaining an acceptable digital readiness level. One approach entails specifying and modeling their processes and the respective data models.

Comparing the efficacy of single-skill and multiple-skill simulation scenarios in advancing clinical nursing competency.

Aim: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of single-skill and multiple skills patient care simulation scenarios in enhancing nursing competency and to evaluate nurses' perceptions of these different simulation scenarios.

Methods: A mixed-method design was used. In the quantitative part, 130 newly hired nurses with less than one year of experience participated in this study.

Stress, resilience, and moral distress among health care providers in oncology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: The coronavirus pandemic has potential implications for stress levels and resilience among oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs). This study aims to assess perceived stress, resilience, and moral distress levels among oncology HCPs in Jordan during the pandemic and identify associated risk factors.

Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among oncology HCPs in Jordan using three validated tools: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RSIC), and Moral Distress Thermometer (MDT).

Genomic Literacy among Nurses in Jordan: A Population-based Study.

The current study aimed to measure genomic literacy among Jordanian nurses by evaluating their understanding of key genomic concepts and how they view genomics in nursing practice. Descriptive, Cross-sectional, and Correlational designs were used in this study. A descriptive design was used using the Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory (GNCI©), a 31-item instrument.

Examining Nurse and Patient Factors Before and After Implementing an Oncology Acuity Tool: A Mixed Methods Study.

To evaluate the nurse documentation compliance, pressure injury compliance, and fall prevention compliance before and after implementing an oncology acuity tool (OAT) at a specialized cancer center in Jordan. A mixed methods design was used. A qualitative approach was employed using a semistructured interview with 15 nurses selected by purposive sampling.

Measuring Occupational Fatigue among Higher and Middle Management at a Specialized Cancer Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: This study aims to measure the occupational fatigue level and describe the sources and consequences of occupational fatigue among middle and higher management at an international specialized cancer center during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A mixed-method design was used in this study. A convenience sampling technique was utilized to select the participants from King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.

Risk factors for mortality in ICU patients in 10 middle eastern countries: The role of healthcare-associated infections.

Purpose: The International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) found a high mortality rate in ICUs of the Middle East (ME). Our goal was to identify mortality risk factor (RF) in ICUs of the ME.

Materials: From 08/01/2003 to 02/12/2022, we conducted a prospective cohort study in 236 ICUs of 77 hospitals in 44 cities in 10 countries of ME.

The impact of COVID-19 on health care-associated infections in intensive care units in low- and middle-income countries: International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) findings.

Background: This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care-associated infection (HAI) incidence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods: Patients from 7 LMICs were followed up during hospital intensive care unit (ICU) stays from January 2019 to May 2020. HAI rates were calculated using the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) Surveillance Online System applying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (CDC-NHSN) criteria.

Should INCB Consumption Data Be Utilized to Guide Opioids Policy?

Context: The International Narcotics Control Board's (INCB) opioids consumption data are often cited in the literature and by policy makers to benchmark the adequacy of pain management among different countries. This practice may be inaccurate as INCB data does not account for variations in disease burden and use of other pain medications and only controls for population sizes differences among countries.

Objective: To demonstrate that INCB consumption data may not be an accurate/sensitive indicator for pain management adequacy due to significant inter-country variations in disease burden and in the use of pain medications that are not reported by INCB.

The Role of Participation in and Effectiveness of Shared Governance Councils in the Nurses' Perception of a Professional Practice Work Environment.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to identify the differences in nurses' perceptions of their professional practice work environment (PPWE) related to their participation in shared governance (SG) councils and to examine the perception of effectiveness of SG councils among nurses who participate in them.

Background: Research suggests that adopting SG in nursing can lead to significant, positive outcomes, such as patient and nurse satisfaction and enhanced nurse empowerment, engagement, and a PPWE.

Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design in a Magnet®-designated urban Jordanian cancer care hospital.

Impact of nurses' emotional intelligence on the implementation of a professional practice model in cancer care.

Aim: To examine the impact of emotional intelligence on the effective implementation of a professional practice model in a specialised cancer centre.

Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design with 580 frontline nurses at King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan. The sample was selected using a convenience sampling technique.

Work Stress, Coping Strategies, and Health-Related Quality of Life among Nurses at an International Specialized Cancer Center.

Objective: The main objective of this study is to identify work stress, coping strategies, and health-related quality of life and the relationship between them among oncology nurses.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted at King Hussein Cancer Center. A convenience sampling technique was used to select 446 nurses.

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Improving Nursing Blood Sampling at an International Specialized Cancer Center.

Background: The process of blood sampling is considered one of the primary and most common nursing invasive procedures carried out daily. Any failure at any point could have a severe negative impact on patient outcomes.

Purpose: This project aimed to assess and improve the nursing blood sampling process in a specialized cancer center using failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA).

International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) report, data summary of 45 countries for 2013-2018, Adult and Pediatric Units, Device-associated Module.

Background: We report the results of INICC surveillance study from 2013 to 2018, in 664 intensive care units (ICUs) in 133 cities, of 45 countries, from Latin-America, Europe, Africa, Eastern-Mediterranean, Southeast-Asia, and Western-Pacific.

Methods: Prospective data from patients hospitalized in ICUs were collected through INICC Surveillance Online System. CDC-NHSN definitions for device-associated healthcare-associated infection (DA-HAI) were applied.

Effect of Shared Governance on Nurse-Sensitive Indicator and Satisfaction Outcomes: An International Comparison.

Objective: Researchers examined associations between Index for Professional Nursing Governance (IPNG) scores and outcomes, by US and international hospitals.

Background: Nursing governance and effects on nurse-related outcomes are not well studied.

Methods: Associations were evaluated using average IPNG scores from 2170 RNs and nurse-sensitive indicators (NSIs) and patient and RN satisfaction outcomes (n = 205 study units, 20 hospitals, 4 countries).

Nursing Professional Practice Model: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation at an International Specialized Cancer Center.

Professional practice model (PPM) is one of the initial steps toward nursing excellence and the main requirement to earn Magnet Recognition. This article will describe the process of development, implementation, and evaluation of a PPM for nursing in a specialized cancer center in Jordan.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Preparing to Care for Patients With Cancer From the Perspective of Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

As the coronavirus spread from Asia to Western Europe and North America, healthcare institutions in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Latin America prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. Interprofessional task forces were established to coordinate institutions' responses, inventory supplies of personal protective equipment, educate staff and patients, develop procedures for triaging patients and prioritizing care, and provide support to nurses to mitigate their stress. Despite challenges, nurses continued to deliver quality care to patients with cancer.

The role of e-health in improving control and management of COVID 19 outbreak: current perspectives.

E-health could play an important role in the global response to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This paper aims to outline the roles of using e-health in the control and management of COVID-19 based on current perspectives. Many databases and health organizations were searched.