Medications Adherence and Associated Factors Among Patients with Stroke in Iraq.

Purpose: Stroke poses significant challenges to affected individuals, their families, and healthcare systems, with adherence to medications being a pivotal determinant of health outcomes. In this study, we aim to evaluate the medication adherence of stroke patients living in Iraq, and explore how patients' demographic and clinical details relate to their adherence levels. Furthermore, we seek to assess the self-care practices used by stroke patients and their adherence to them.

Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: To assess levels and predictive factors of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among stroke patients.

Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional predictive correlational design. Levels of HRQOL were assessed using the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QOL) scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was employed to assess psychological aspects among 209 Saudi stroke patients.

The effect of burdensome symptoms and functional status on quality of life among older patients with cancer: A correlational study.

Purpose: The current study aimed to assess the effect of burdensome symptoms and functional status on QoL among Jordanian older patients with cancer presenting to outpatient clinics.

Methods: A correlational design was implemented to collect data from 165 older patients with cancer visiting outpatient oncology clinics.

Results: Generally, the participants have a relatively low quality of life (M = 52.

Student nurses' knowledge of and attitudes toward palliative care in the Middle East: an integrative review.

Background: Palliative care is one of the most important areas of practice because it includes caring for vulnerable people who are mostly in their last stage of life. Palliative care is a relatively new specialty in the Middle East and little is known about student nurses' knowledge of and attitudes towards it.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore students' knowledge of and attitudes towards palliative care in the Middle East, and to use the findings to make recommendations to higher education institutions about its importance.

Qualitative study of challenges facing emergency departments nurses in Jordan.

Worldwide, nurses employed in the Emergency Department (ED) face many challenges that negatively influence their well-being and ability to provide high-quality patient care. Previous researchers have investigated these challenges regarding their causes, consequences, and how to deal with them. However, most of the previous research addressed these challenges using quantitative research.

Medications adherence and associated factors among patients with stroke in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Background: Stroke is one of the most significant neurological problems around the world, and is considered a leading cause of death. Due to polypharmacy and multimorbidity, stroke patients are susceptible to have lower levels of adherence to their medications and self-care activities.

Methods: Patients who have suffered a stroke and had recently been admitted to public hospital were approached for recruitment.

Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among stroke survivors in Saudi Arabia.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of poststroke depression (PSD) in Saudi Arabia and its association with socio-demographic and clinical factors.

Design: A predictive correlational cross-sectional study.

Methods: The study adopted a non-probability convenience sampling method to recruit 211 stroke survivors between April and October 2021 from the neurology outpatient departments of two main governmental hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

The nurses' perceptions of spiritual care competency in intensive care units.

The health-care system around the world has recognized the importance and usefulness of spirituality in the delivery of care. The goal of this study was to describe nurses' self-perceived ability in providing spiritual care to patients in Intensive Care Units, as well as to look into the relationship between demographic variables and their competencies. The researchers used a descriptive correlation design.

Effectiveness of pain management among trauma patients in the emergency department, a systematic review.

Objective: To systematically review the available data and scientific literature and to compile all evidence-related studies of the effectiveness of pain management for traumatic patients in the emergency department.

Methods: The present study was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.

Results: A total of 777 articles were retrieved, and eighteen were selected according to the inclusion criteria in this systemic review.

Post-stroke Anxiety Among Patients in Jordan: A Multihospital Study.

This study aimed to assess the prevalence, correlates, and significant associated factors of anxiety among patients with stroke. A cross-sectional, correlation design was utilized. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale was used to detect and assess the severity of anxiety and depression among mentally well patients at general hospital settings.

The impact of bullying on the mental health and academic achievement of nursing students.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of bullying and identify the perpetrators of bullying among nursing students. Further, the impact of bullying on their mental health and academic achievement was also examined.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was adopted.

Workplace violence towards emergency nurses: A cross-sectional multicenter study.

Background: Workplace violence (WPV) against nurses continues to be a challenge within healthcare systems worldwide. Quantifying the burden of WPV in emergency departments will inform the design of appropriate interventions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, pattern and factors associated with WPV among emergency nurses working in Saudi Arabia.

Psychological factors associated with the spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among nurses working in health sectors in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: To assess psychological symptoms in terms of depression, anxiety, and impact of an event associated with the spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among nurses working in health sectors in Saudi Arabia and to investigate the relationship between the demographic variables of nurses and psychological symptoms.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive correlation design using an electronic questionnaire.

Finding: Of the 1,265 nurses who completed the study, nearly three-quarters (74%) reported minimal or mild depression.

Registered Nurse's Competency To Screen Dysphagia Among Stroke Patients: Literature Review.

Background: An increased number of elderly people in the world may lead to an increase in the incidence of stroke, which creates a burden on the country's healthcare system. Dysphagia is the most common post stroke. Screening of dysphagia in stroke patients is serious to prevent complication linked to aspiration and inadequate hydration/nutrition.