Publications by authors named "Laith Alosoufe"
Background: Electrocardiogram (ECG) is considered one of the most frequently carried out diagnostic tests in emergency rooms. To develop and refine the competencies of emergency nurses, it becomes imperative to assess the current level of knowledge and practice among nurses regarding ECG and other diagnostic tests. The study aimed to assess the ECG interpretation competency and its associated factors among emergency nurses in Jordan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExploring risk factors for undernutrition in children aged under five years in Yemen.
Nurs Child Young People
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Undernutrition is a critical issue in low-income countries like Yemen, where recent conflicts have worsened conditions for children, leading to higher rates of wasting, stunting, and underweight.
- - A study in the Jiblah district examined 120 children aged six months to five years, revealing that almost half experienced wasting, with key risk factors identified including age, gender, low birthweight, and household conditions.
- - Understanding these risk factors is essential for raising awareness and potentially guiding international policy to address ongoing nutritional challenges faced by children in Yemen.
Background: After the COVID-19 pandemic, the online style of instruction started to replace the traditional style in Jordan.
Aims: This study aims to (1) assess the nursing students' perceived obstacles to online learning in Jordan; (2) explore significant relationships between participants' characteristics and their perceived obstacles; and (3) assess for significant differences in the perceived obstacles based on participants' characteristics.
Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive design was utilized in this study.
Article Synopsis
- * Findings show that about 50% of participants reported headaches, with tension-type headaches at 10.3% and migraines at 4.8%, more frequently among girls aged 14-15.
- * The authors highlight the high and rising rates of headaches and migraines in Jordan, calling for urgent health education initiatives by school nurses and healthcare providers.
Introduction: Workplace violence (WPV) is a growing concern that constitutes a major threat to occupational health and safety, thereby comprising a priority issue for policymakers. Given the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and comorbidities among the Lebanese population, nurses working in critical care settings encounter intense workloads and high-risk interactions, potentially increasing the risk of WPV.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the traumatic and psychological reactions of Lebanese critical nurses who have been exposed to WPV, and the risk factors for depression and anxiety.