Association between postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting and short-term clinical outcomes.

Background: Despite advances in prevention and treatment, postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common type of complication undergoing cardiac surgery. This study aimed to identify the relationship between POAF and clinical outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 324 patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting in an intensive care unit between 2010 and 2019 at a tertiary hospital in Korea.

Stroke knowledge and health-promoting behaviors: Mediating effect of patient self-esteem.

Objective: To investigate the levels of and associations between stroke knowledge, self-esteem, and health-promoting behavior (HPB) among stroke patients, and examine the mediating effect of self-esteem in the stroke knowledge-HPB relationship.

Methods: This descriptive correlational study involved a total of 150 stroke patients. We collected data through questionnaires during outpatient visits at two Korean secondary hospitals, inquiring about general and disease-related characteristics, stroke knowledge, self-esteem, and HPB.

Validity and reliability of the self-care behaviour scale for patients with left ventricular assist device.

Aims: To evaluate the validity and reliability of the self-care behaviour scale for patients with left ventricular assist devices.

Design: Methodological study.

Methods: The English version of the scale was translated into Korean, and it was then back-translated into English.

Factors influencing the supportive care needs of female patients with genital cancer in South Korea.

Genital cancers are particularly important compared to other cancers because of the psychological impact they have on the individual. This study investigated the complexity in illness and quality of life among female genital cancer patients and determined the effects of these factors on supportive care needs to provide evidential data for the development of nursing intervention strategies to reduce supportive care needs in female genital cancer patients. This cross-sectional study collected data from July 22 to August 17, 2021.

Combined effect of left ventricular ejection fraction and obesity on sedentary behavior in patients with coronary artery disease.

Sedentary behavior has been associated with poor adherence to treatment in patients with coronary artery disease. Low left ventricular ejection fraction and obesity have been separately linked to increased sedentary behavior in patients with coronary artery disease. However, the combined effect of low left ventricular ejection fraction and obesity on sedentary behavior in patients with coronary artery disease has not been thoroughly investigated.

Structural Relationships Between Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, Self-Care Confidence, and Maintenance in Patients With Heart Failure.

Introduction: In order to promote self-care maintenance behavior in patients with heart failure (HF), it is necessary to identify the direct and indirect effects of major latent variables.

Objective: This study aimed to identify structural relationships between different domains of cognitive function, depression and self-care confidence, and self-care maintenance.

Methods: This descriptive study involved a secondary analysis using data of 201 patients with HF from two observational studies in three hospitals in Korea.

The impact of family care visitation programme on patients and caregivers in the intensive care unit: A mixed methods study.

Aims: To track changes in the haemodynamic and respiratory indicators of patients and evaluate families' caring experiences via the visitation programme in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Background: Although most people recognise the importance of family care visitation programme in the ICU, objective research results on the effect on patients and caregivers are still insufficient.

Design: Mixed methods.

The Relationship between Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue with Shift Nurses' Patient Safety-Related Activities.

Background: We examined the relationships of compassion satisfaction and fatigue among shift nurses on nursing engagement activities related to patient safety with the aim of improving shift nurses' physical and psychological aspects in order to use the findings as a basis to enhance nurses' engagement in activities related to patient safety.

Methods: The data collection period for this cross-sectional study was from Nov 21, 2019, to Jan 3, 2020. A convenience sample of 280 shift nurses who were working for more than six months at three tertiary hospitals in Korea was used.

Reliability and validity of the Self-Efficacy in Palliative Care Scale among nurses.

Objectives: To provide appropriate palliative care, nurses should have appropriate level of self-efficacy in palliative care, but the levels among nurses were low. To improve the levels effectively, self-efficacy in palliative care should be assessed using reliable and valid instruments. The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Self-Efficacy in Palliative Care Scale in Korean nurses.

Child-rearing experiences of female nurses working three shifts in South Korea: A qualitative study.

Aim: To explore the experience of balancing a career with raising school-aged children and working three shifts and to suggest working environment changes to balance these roles BACKGROUND: Female nurses working three-day shift rotations experience irregular life patterns, parenting conflicts, and confusion over nursing roles.

Introduction: This qualitative study examined nurses with early school-aged children who work three-day shift rotations in South Korea.

Methods: A descriptive phenomenological approach employed in-depth interviews to collect data from 12 married, female nurses with children aged 4-9 years.

The Impact of Advance Directive Perspectives on the Completion of Life-Sustaining Treatment Decisions in Patients with Heart Failure: A Prospective Study.

Evidence for non-modifiable and modifiable factors associated with the utilization of advance directives (ADs) in heart failure (HF) is lacking. The purpose of this study was to examine baseline-to-3-month changes in knowledge, attitudes, and benefits/barriers regarding ADs and their impact on the completion of life-sustaining treatment (LST) decisions at 3-month follow-up among patients with HF. Prospective, descriptive data on AD knowledge, attitudes, and benefits/barriers and LSTs were obtained at baseline and 3-month follow-up after outpatient visits.

Factors influencing self-esteem after radical prostatectomy in older adult patients.

Older adult patients with prostate cancer experience symptoms such as uncontrolled sexual and urinary dysfunction after radical prostatectomy, which lowers self-esteem. Lack of access to information about the illness increases uncertainty, requiring interventions from healthcare providers. This study aimed to identify factors affecting the self-esteem of older adult patients who underwent prostate cancer surgery and provided data for establishing nursing strategies to promote healthy lifespans.

The Influence of Burnout on Patient Safety Management Activities of Shift Nurses: The Mediating Effect of Compassion Satisfaction.

This study aims to investigate the levels of burnout, compassion satisfaction (CS), and patient safety management activities (PSMA) among nurses on shift work in general hospitals and to examine the mediating effect of CS on the relationship between burnout and PSMA. This was a descriptive-correlational study, conducted with a convenience sample of 301 nurses from four general hospitals. Data were collected from 1 August to 4 September 2021, using self-report questionnaires.

Factors Influencing Early Readmission after Discharge against Medical Advice from the Emergency Department.

Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) and readmissions are important issues worldwide and can lead to adverse clinical outcomes, financial burden, and exposure of healthcare workers to unintended medical disputes. This study aimed to identify factors that affect readmissions within 48 h after DAMA. This retrospective study utilized the medical records of patients who visited an emergency medical center in Korea for treatment and were readmitted during a 10-year period.

Experiences of and factors associated with dietary sodium adherence in heart failure from patients' and their caregivers' perspectives: A qualitative study.

This study explored experiences of dietary sodium adherence among patients with heart failure and their caregivers. Qualitative data were collected from 22 patients and 18 caregivers using an interview guide and were analyzed using content analysis. Four themes were (1) lack of adherence to low-sodium diet, (2) several barriers to dietary sodium adherence, (3) a few facilitators of dietary sodium adherence, and (4) distorted perceptions of dietary education from healthcare providers.

Life-Changing Experiences of Mothers with School-Age Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Focusing on Their Health Risk Perceptions and Health-Related Behaviors.

This study aimed to explore health risk perceptions, changes in health-related behaviors, and life experiences of mothers with school-age children during the early coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Data were collected between 16 July and 10 September 2020, by individual interviews and analyzed through qualitative content analysis. After the twelve participants' experiences were analyzed, four themes and ten sub-themes were derived.

Factors Affecting the Intention to Modify Lifestyle in the Cardiovascular Disease Risk Group in Korea.

This study aimed to identify people at risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) using the Framingham risk score (FRS) and to examine their willingness to modify their lifestyle. A descriptive correlational study with 1229 participants, aged 30-74 years, without cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases who visited a health examination center in South Korea was conducted. Of 1229 participants, 455 were identified as high risk for CVD with an FRS of 10 or higher.

Emergency Healthcare Providers' Knowledge about and Attitudes toward Advance Directives: A Cross-Sectional Study between Nurses and Emergency Medical Technicians at an Emergency Department.

This study aimed to explore and compare knowledge levels about advance directives (ADs) and life-sustaining treatment (LST) plans in end-of-life patients between emergency nurses and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Using a cross-sectional study design and convenience sampling, 96 nurses and 68 EMTs were recruited from 12 emergency medical centers. A survey on knowledge about and attitudes toward ADs was performed using both online and offline methods between November and December 2019.

The Effect of a Multifaceted Family Participation Program in an Adult Cardiovascular Surgery ICU.

Objectives: To develop and implement a patient- and family-centered care program for patients in a cardiovascular surgery ICU.

Design: Prospective, pre- and postintervention evaluations were conducted.

Setting: The cardiovascular surgery ICU was located in a tertiary hospital.

Effects of Handgrip Strength on 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk among the Korean Middle-Aged Population: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014.

Handgrip strength is a simple, inexpensive health status indicator and can be used to assess mortality rate and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study used data from the Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014) to determine the effective use of handgrip strength to predict CVD risk. We analyzed data from 2427 adults aged from 40 to 64 years without CVD at baseline.

Effectiveness of blood glucose control protocol for open heart surgery patients.

Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored blood glucose control protocol for postoperative cardiac surgery patients treated in intensive care.

Design: Retrospective study.

Methods: Data for the control group (non-tailored protocol) were collected from medical records at a tertiary hospital in Seoul, Korea between April-July 2015.

Do advance directive attitudes and perceived susceptibility and end-of-life life-sustaining treatment preferences between patients with heart failure and cancer differ?

There is limited evidence on the relationships of preference for end-of-life life-sustaining treatments [LSTs] and diagnostic contexts like heart failure [HF] or cancer, and patient attitudes toward and perceived susceptibility to use advance directives [ADs]. Thus, this study aimed to compare attitudes and perceived susceptibility between HF patients and community-dwelling patients with cancer, and examine the associations of these variables with their preference for each LST (cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR], ventilation support, hemodialysis, and hospice care). Secondary data were obtained from 36 outpatients with HF (mean age, 65.

Critical care nurses' communication experiences with patients and families in an intensive care unit: A qualitative study.

This study evaluated the communication experiences of critical care nurses while caring for patients in an intensive care unit setting. We have collected qualitative data from 16 critical care nurses working in the intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital in Seoul, Korea, through two focus-group discussions and four in-depth individual interviews. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and data were analyzed using the Colaizzi's method.

Effects of a person-centred care intervention in an intensive care unit: Using mixed methods to examine nurses' perspectives.

Aim: We identified nurses' experiences and changes in person- and family-centred care (PFCC) after applying a family-visiting programme in an intensive care unit (ICU).

Background: Critical care provision is shifting to include communication among patients, families and health care providers.

Methods: We used mixed methodology and a group pre- and post-test design.

Exploring Advance Directive Perspectives and Associations with Preferences for End-of-Life Life-Sustaining Treatments among Patients with Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators.

Deactivation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a critical issue in the advance care planning (ACP) of ICD recipients; however, related perspectives have rarely been explored. Thus, this study aimed to provide an initial investigation of ICD recipients' perceived susceptibility and barriers/benefits regarding ACP and/or advance directives (ADs), and associations of these modifiable factors with preferences for end-of-life life-sustaining treatments (LSTs) (cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ventilator support, hemodialysis, and hospice care). Using a descriptive correlational design, 48 ICD recipients (age, 50.