Diabetes Education Program for Nursing Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to summarise the current state of the science on diabetes mellitus education programs for nursing students.

Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: Eligible studies were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library databases.

Effect of psychosocial factors on autonomic nervous system activity in patients with heart failure.

Autonomic imbalance predicts worse clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). Managing the variables affecting heart rate variability (HRV) might improve the clinical outcomes of patients with HF. This study aimed to investigate variables affecting HRV.

Effect of White Noise on Pain Response, Heart Rate, and Oxygen Saturation During Heel Puncture in Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of white noise on pain response, heart rate, and oxygen saturation during heel puncture in premature infants.

Methods: A randomized, controlled, pretest-posttest design was used. The participants were premature infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a university hospital in Gyeonggi Province.

Effects of a self-determination theory-based physical activity programme for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial.

Aims: The study aimed to develop and evaluate the effects of a self-determination theory-based, nurse-led, physical activity programme for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis.

Methods: Between December 2019 and April 2020, this randomized controlled trial recruited 62 postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis from a university-affiliated hospital in South Korea. The intervention group participated in a self-determination theory-based, nurse-led, physical activity programme that consisted of Tai Chi-based physical activity, a supportive psychosocial strategy, and interactive counselling for 16 weeks, and the control group continued to undergo their usual care.

A Qualitative Study on the Self-Care Experiences of People with Heart Failure.

We aimed to explore in-depth experiences and emotions of people with heart failure within the context of self-care. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using semi-structured interviews. Ten patients were recruited from an outpatient clinic at a university-affiliated hospital in South Korea between September and November 2019.

A cross-sectional study of nursing students' eHealth literacy and COVID-19 preventive behaviours.

Aim: This study explored nursing students' eHealth literacy, lifestyle behaviours and COVID-19-related preventive behaviours and associated factors.

Design: A cross-sectional comparative correlational study.

Methods: Nursing students (n = 358) from a metropolitan area of South Korea were recruited for an online survey.

Heart Failure-Smart Life: a randomized controlled trial of a mobile app for self-management in patients with heart failure.

Background: It is an important strategy for healthcare providers to support heart failure patients with comprehensive aspects of self-management. A practical alternative to a comprehensive and user-friendly self-management program for heart failure patients is needed. This study aimed to develop a mobile self-management app program for patients with heart failure and to identify the impact of the program.

Factors affecting the quality of life of family caregivers of patients with heart failure: A cross-sectional study.

Heart failure is a chronic disease requiring lifetime self-management at home by patients, who often require additional support. However, the long-term nature of this self-management presents great challenges for both heart failure patients and their family caregivers. The role of family caregivers is critical, but little is known about the relationship between the burden, stress, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in the family caregivers of heart failure patients.

Predictive Model for Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure.

Background: Although many studies have been conducted to examine predictors of quality of life (QoL), little information exists on the real-world application of Rector's conceptual model for QoL related to heart failure (HF).

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to examine a hypothetical model of QoL based on Rector's conceptual model for QoL in relation to HF and the existing literature on patients with HF.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional survey, 165 patients with HF were recruited from an outpatient clinic in Korea.

Effects of Maternal Adjustment Enhancement Program Using Mobile-Based Education for Chinese Immigrant Women in Korea: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Introduction: This study aimed to develop a maternal adjustment program for Chinese immigrant primiparous women in Korea and to investigate its effectiveness.

Methodology: Forty-five Chinese immigrant women with newborns were recruited and conveniently assigned into experimental and control groups. A maternal adjustment enhancement program was initiated to the experimental group using a mobile-based education regarding cultural intimacy for 4 weeks.

Prevalence and correlates of depression among South Korean older adults living in relative poverty.

This secondary analysis of the Tailored Health Visiting Service Program examined depression prevalence and associated factors among 1181 community-dwelling, South Korean older adults (range: 65 to 99 years) who live in relative poverty. Depression was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale short form. Generalized linear models with Poisson family and log link functions were employed to identify factors associated with depression.

Association between self-management behaviour and quality of life in people with heart failure: a retrospective study.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the variables that significantly associated with the quality of life in people with heart failure, and particularly, to identify the association between self-management behaviour and the quality of life.

Methods: This retrospective study used data from heart failure outpatient clinics at two large tertiary medical centres in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea. We enrolled 119 participants who completed echocardiography and stress tests and responded to questionnaires on self-management behaviour and quality of life.

Association between self-reported physical activity and indicators of cardiovascular risk in community-dwelling older adults with hypertension in Korea: A cohort study.

The prevalence of hypertension has increased with the rise in the elderly population, and high blood pressure is a major cause of cardiovascular disease. Physical activity is an important strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease. The study aimed to explore the association between physical activity and cardiovascular risk indicators in community-dwelling older adults with hypertension.

Maternal adaptation of working mothers with infants or toddlers in South Korea: a systematic review.

Background: The fertility rate in South Korea has been decreasing dramatically, as working women postpone or avoid childbirth due to the challenges of maintaining a career while raising a family. Working mothers with infants or toddlers have unique maternal adaptation needs, which must be understood in order to support their needs during childbearing years. Supporting successful maternal adaptation of working mothers is not only essential for each individual new working mother, but also benefits her family, her workplace, and the country.

Experiences of Mothers Facing the Prognosis of Their Children with Complex Congenital Heart Disease.

Mothers of children with complex congenital heart disease face unique challenges and emotional burdens, while their children go through physical and psychological difficulties during disease progression. In this study, we aimed to explore the in-depth experiences and feelings of mothers facing the prognosis of their children with complex congenital heart disease that was surgically corrected. This is a descriptive qualitative study.

Comparison of learning needs priorities between healthcare providers and patients with heart failure.

It is necessary to understand the learning needs of heart failure (HF) patients to provide adequate patient education. It is necessary to identify what HF patients want to know and how this differs from the educational needs of healthcare providers. The aim of this descriptive and exploratory study was to evaluate and compare the learning needs priorities between HF patients and their healthcare providers.

[Effects of stress, depression, and spousal and familial support on maternal identity in pregnant women].

Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify the factors influencing maternal identity in pregnant women.

Methods: Using a descriptive research design, a cross-sectional survey was conducted. In total, 127 pregnant women were recruited from a tertiary hospital in Korea from January to April 2019.

[Effects of uncertainty and spousal support on infertility-related quality of life in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of uncertainty and spousal support on infertility-related quality of life (QoL) in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies.

Methods: In this correlational survey study, 172 infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies for infertility treatment at M hospital in Seoul participated. Data collection took place at the outpatient department of M hospital using a self-report questionnaire from July to August 2019.

The Association Between Perceived Stress and Quality of Life in University Students: The Parallel Mediating Role of Depressive Symptoms and Health-Promoting Behaviors.

Purpose: This study examined whether depressive symptoms and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors mediate the association between perceived stress and quality of life (QoL) in university students.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional survey, Korean university students (N = 187, M = 23.97 years; 54.

Factors related to low birth rate among married women in Korea.

The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing low birth rate among married women using the National Survey data in Korea. We compared the different influences on women's first and subsequent childbirths. This study was a secondary analysis using the "National Survey on Fertility and Family Health and Welfare", which was a nationally representative survey conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs.

The adaptation process of mothers raising a child with complex congenital heart disease.

Mothers of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) tend to be concerned about their child's normal life. The majority of these mothers tend to experience negative psychological problems. In this study, the adaptation process of mothers raising a child with complex CHD was investigated based on the sociocultural context of Korea.

Effects of an individualised nutritional education and support programme on dietary habits, nutritional knowledge and nutritional status of older adults living alone.

Aims And Objectives: The effects of an individualised nutritional education and support programme on dietary habits, nutritional knowledge and nutritional status of 71 older adults living alone were examined.

Background: Although a regular dietary meal plan is recommended for improving nutritional status of older adults living alone, little research is done in this field in Korea.

Design: A pre- and post-test controlled quasi-experimental design was used at public health centres.

Factors influencing parenting efficacy of Asian immigrant, first-time mothers: A cross-sectional, correlational survey.

In this study, we determined the factors influencing parenting efficacy of Asian immigrant, first-time mothers. The research design was a cross-sectional, correlational study. The study included 125 first-time mothers who immigrated and married Korean men, and were living in Korea.

Health of International Marriage Immigrant Women in South Korea: A Systematic Review.

International marriage migration is now one of the most prominent forms of migration in Asia, and the number of women migrating to South Korea for marriage has increased dramatically in the last two decades. In this article, we provide a systematic review regarding the health status and health-related issues of international marriage immigrant women. The literature search identified 620 articles, of which 53 studies are presented in the article.