Publications by authors named "Lani Ofri"

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between moral self, moral integrity, and moral sensitivity in decision-making among nurses. nurses face moral dilemmas almost on a daily basis. Studies have demonstrated that nurses with high moral sensitivity make thoughtful decisions and exhibit professional responsibility.

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Background: We examined corticosteroid use among Israeli patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), focusing on demographic, disease-related, and psychosocial factors. The objective was to contribute to the development of strategies minimizing corticosteroid dependence and improving patient outcomes, given the adverse effects associated with prolonged corticosteroid use.

Methods: A comprehensive analysis was conducted on data collected from adult IBD patients attending six gastroenterological outpatient clinics in Israel.

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Background: Weight bias toward people with obesity (PwO) is common in healthcare settings. Efforts to address weight bias in healthcare settings should begin during university studies. This study aimed to explore the effect of a multifaceted intervention on weight bias among undergraduate healthcare students.

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Background: COVID-19 restrictions have led to social isolation affecting youth's health, particularly at-risk youth.

Objectives: We examined whether an online mentoring health intervention (OMHI) would strengthen characteristics that can prevent risky behaviors: resilience, perceived social support, psychological distress, and crisis concerns.

Methods: Fifty-six secondary-school students participated, 27 in the intervention group and 29 in the control group (mean age 16.

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Unlabelled: Few studies have examined the simulation of fundamental nursing practices regarding nursing competencies and learning satisfaction via repeated measured methods.

Objectives: To evaluate a simulation of fundamental nursing practices on nursing students' competencies and learning satisfaction in three time points: before (T1), immediately after (T2), and one month after simulation (T3), and to examine nursing students' competency predictors to learning satisfaction, immediately after conducting the simulation and one month after.

Methods: The study design was a one-group, repeated measures study.

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Vaccination is currently the most effective strategy for combating COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines were introduced to the adult population in Israel in early December 2020 and have been available for children aged 12-15 since June 2021. Our study aimed at assessing the influence of vaccine literacy, perception, hesitancy, and behavior on Israeli parents' intentions to have their children vaccinated.

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