Unveiling the impact of perceived stigma on psychological well-being in adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease: The mediating role of patient engagement.

This study elucidated the impact of perceived stigma on the well-being of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and explored the mediating role of patient engagement. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey, recruiting participants through the Italian IBD patient organization. The survey assessed perceived stigma, psychological well-being, and patient engagement using validated instruments.

Job Demands and Resources Shape the Risk of Burnout in Italian Child Neuropsychiatrists.

To evaluate the influence of job demands and resources on burnout risk among Italian pediatric neuropsychiatrists. This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2023 and February 2024 and involved Italian pediatric neuropsychiatrists. The study applied the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model to assess the impact of job demands (such as work-family conflict, time pressure, and job uncertainty) and job resources (like organizational support and perceived job meaning) on burnout.

Uncovering Nursing Communication Strategies and Relational Styles to Foster Patient Engagement in Oncology: A Scoping Review.

Nurses play an active role in fostering engagement of oncological patients, and, therefore, adopting effective communication and interpersonal skills is crucial. However, the nurse-patient relationship and communication strategies are frequently undervalued. This scoping review aims to address this gap with a twofold objective: (1) to explore the existing literature to identify communication strategies and relational styles employed by nurses to promote patient engagement in non-pediatric oncology patients; (2) to assess current knowledge on this topic to determine the need for future research.

Uncovering influential factors in human antibiotic prescribing: a meta-synthesis study informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework.

This study aimed to identify modifiable determinants (facilitators and barriers) related to the choice of prescribing antibiotics in human medicine across clinical settings. Enhanced management of antibiotics can help slow the spread of resistant bacteria. A qualitative meta-synthesis approach was used, according to Sandelowski and Barroso's method.