Lymphocyte-based inflammatory markers: Novel predictors of significant coronary artery disease.

Background: Lymphocyte-based inflammatory indices such as monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) have long been recognized as reliable coronary artery disease (CAD) predictors. More recently, novel indices like the Systemic Inflammatory Index (SII), Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI), and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SIIRI) have emerged. These newer markers offer a more comprehensive assessment of inflammation by integrating multiple immune cell types, potentially enhancing the prediction of cardiovascular outcomes.

Determinants of Disaster Competencies Among Jordanian Nurses in Public Hospitals.

Introduction: In the last decade, disasters increased by 60% worldwide. These occurrences have resulted in approximately two million deaths and 4.2 million injuries and left 33 million people homeless.

Mortality of patients with sepsis in intensive care units at tertiary hospitals in Jordan: Prospective cohort study.

The aim of this study was to describe the 30-day mortality rate of adult patients with sepsis and septic shock in 6 intensive care units of 2 tertiary hospitals in Jordan. A prospective cohort design was used. Patients with sepsis and septic shock admitted to the medical and surgical intensive care units at 2 tertiary hospitals were followed up during the period between February 2022 and June 2022 (N = 148).

Incidence of Enteral Nutrition-Related Diarrhea Among Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Units.

Enteral nutrition is a common nutritional modality in intensive care units. Despite its valuable benefits, it has many complications among which diarrhea is the most important. However, the incidence of enteral nutrition-related diarrhea is variable in the literature, with no established baseline in Jordan.

Panic disorder during pregnancy: A scoping review.

Background: Panic Disorder is a serious anxiety disorder, and one of the severe mental problems that impacts mothers' mental health and fetal health as well.

Aim: The current scoping review aims to provide a wide overview of the literature regarding panic disorder during pregnancy.

Methods: Twenty-five eligible articles were selected for full review from SAGE, CINAHL, PubMed, Medline, Research Gate, Science Direct, and Google Scholar literature searches.

The Effectiveness of P6 and Auricular Acupressure as a Complimentary Therapy in Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Among Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review.

Background: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most prevalent and distressing side effects of chemotherapy among patients with cancer worldwide. Despite continuing advances in antiemetic medicines, nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy remain a substantial therapeutic concern for many patients. However, P6 and Auricular acupressure (AA) have been recognized as potential therapy for managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Effectiveness of blended learning basic life support module on knowledge and skills: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Aim: To examine the effectiveness of the BLS blended learning module on knowledge and skills of BLS compared to the traditional module.

Method: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were utilized using key words to searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library for the studies published between January 2018 to May 2022. was assessed utilizing the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist.

Nursing diagnoses among oncology patients in medical units: a retrospective study of patients' records.

Objective: Nursing care plans for oncology patients are complex and overlapping enough to warrant the need for systematised documentation that ensures high quality, flawless and comprehensive care. Addressing the patients' needs through nursing diagnoses is the initial step that shapes the subsequent care. Therefore, the current study aimed to identify the frequent NANDA-I diagnoses reported in nursing care plans for medical oncology patients.

Health-Related Quality Of Life, Uncertainty, ‎and Anxiety among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Patients' with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease suffer from serious respiratory symptoms that increase anxiety, stress, and uncertainty, and affect quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess level of anxiety, uncertainty, and health related quality of life (HRQoL) among COPD patients in Jordan. Correlational cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from 153 COPD patients.

Nurse-guided incentive spirometry use and postoperative pulmonary complications among cardiac surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Aims: To assess the effect of nurse-guided use of incentive spirometer on postoperative oxygenation and pulmonary complications after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Background: Deep breathing exercises have been shown to improve postoperative lung expansion and reduce pulmonary complications. An incentive spirometer is a deep breathing exercises device that imitates continuous sigh-like maximal inspiration.

Patients' experiences in the intensive care unit in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of Jordanian patients during their stay in intensive care unit (ICU) and to explore associated factors.

Background: Various factors can negatively affect patients' experiences and lead to negative consequences that can affect their outcomes.

Materials & Methods: A descriptive, correlational design was used to collect data from 150 patients using the Intensive Care Experience Questionnaire through structured interviews after being transferred from medical and surgical ICUs to general wards.

Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and its predictors following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Background: Cardiac surgery can be traumatic and stressful, and as a result many people experience psychological difficulties following treatment.

Aim: To assess the level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1 month after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery among Jordanian patients, and to examine the predictors of PTSD after 1 month.

Method: A descriptive survey design was used.

Delirium post-cardiac surgery: Incidence and associated factors.

Background: Post-operative delirium among cardiac surgery patients is a prevalent complication that associated with multiple negative outcomes.

Aim: This study aimed to assess delirium incidence, associated factors, and outcomes for adult patients who underwent elective cardiac surgery.

Design: An exploratory prospective cohort design was used for this study.

Effect of noise and light levels on sleep of intensive care unit patients.

Background: Previous studies emphasized that the noise and light levels in intensive care units (ICUs) exceeded the recommended levels by the World Health Organization and the Environmental Protection Agency. This might disturb patients' sleep in these units.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore the effect of noise and light levels on the perceived quality of sleep (QOS) of patients in ICUs.

Reporting Nursing Interventions Classification and Nursing Outcomes Classification in Nursing Research: A Systematic Review.

Background: Nursing classification systems are used to report nursing practices and maintain a unified documentation language. Nursing interventions classification (NIC) and nursing outcomes classification (NOC) are among the recognized terminology systems.

Aim: To examine the extent of reporting NIC/NOC in nursing research.

Pain Management Knowledge and Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals in Primary Medical Centers.

Background/aim: To investigate the level of knowledge and attitudes related to pain management among nurses and physicians working in primary medical centres in Jordan.

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used.

Settings: Study was conducted in seven medical centres affiliated to the Royal Military Medical Services.