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Objectives: Nursing professionals form the first line of contact and are in a unique place to provide appropriate oral advice to patients. The study assessed the effectiveness of oral health training program for nurses.
Design: The effectiveness of the program was evaluated by a pre and post questionnaire assessment on 50 nurses.
Results: Nursing professionals had a significant increase (p < .003) in post-training knowledge scores compared to pre-training scores.
Conclusion: Improvement in oral health knowledge of nursing professionals has the potential for translation into practice for oral health promotion of patients and the general population.
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Ann Biomed Eng
September 2025
Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sakarya University, 54100, Sakarya, Turkey.
The incorporation of AI-supported language models into the healthcare sector holds significant potential to revolutionize nursing education, research, and clinical practice. Within this framework, ChatGPT has emerged as a valuable tool for personalizing educational materials, enhancing academic productivity, expediting clinical decision-making processes, and optimizing research efficiency. In the realm of nursing education, ChatGPT offers numerous advantages, including the preparation of course content, facilitation of student assessments, and the development of simulation-based learning environments.
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September 2025
Department of Cardiology, Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark.
Aim: This study aimed to establish general consensus on a systematic needs assessment model to determine eligibility for cardiac rehabilitation (CR) as part of secondary prevention in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF). Specific objectives included identifying relevant needs assessment criteria and establishing consensus on referral criteria.
Methods: A Delphi study was conducted following the ACCORD guidelines (ACcurate COnsensus Reporting Document) with participation of an international, multi-disciplinary expert panel including physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, across primary and secondary care as well as academic research.
J Nurs Educ
September 2025
Background: Ceremonies and symbols have been used to create a professional identity and recognize nursing graduates. This study describes the current use of recognition programs and the relationship between pinning ceremonies and demographic variables.
Method: A researcher-constructed survey, with forced-choice and open-ended questions, was distributed electronically to deans and directors of accredited entry-level nursing programs.
J Addict Nurs
September 2025
Irma Alvarado, PhD, MSN, RN, HACP, Hoang Nguyen, PhD, and Cindy West, DNP, APRN, CRNA, School of Nursing, UTMB Health, Galveston, Texas.
Introduction: Health professionals may be susceptible to misusing alcohol due to stress and burnout. This is especially true in states with high alcohol consumption. Health care organizations can implement evidence-based policies, programs, and solutions that identify, address, and help prevent adverse outcomes and burnout for health workers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPediatr Crit Care Med
September 2025
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Objective: To develop a set of pediatric neurocritical care (PNCC) entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for pediatric critical care medicine (PCCM).
Design: Survey and Delphi methodology in a panel of experts from the Pediatric Neurocritical Care Research Group (PNCRG) and the Education in Pediatric Intensive Care (EPIC) Research Collaborative.
Setting: Interprofessional local focus group, national focus group, and subsequent national multi-institutional, multidisciplinary expert panel in the United States.