Navigating the fear: assessing nursing students' concerns and preventive practices in response to Monkeypox in Egypt.

Background: Monkeypox has emerged as a global health concern, necessitating preventive measures and awareness among healthcare students. Understanding nursing students' fears, concerns, and preventive practices regarding Monkeypox can help improve preparedness and response strategies.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the levels of fear, concerns, and preventive practices related to monkeypox among nursing students at Beni Suef University, Egypt, during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Unraveling the power of sense of coherence: a key predictor of symptom severity among depressive disorders clients.

Background: Despite advancements in therapies, the severity of depressive symptoms continues to challenge psychiatric nurses. However, research has indicated that a higher sense of coherence (SOC) can act as a protective factor against the development of diseases and promote faster recovery.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate whether SOC could serve as an indicator of depressive symptom severity among clients with depression.

Examining the multifaceted factors of night eating syndrome among adults in Saudi Arabia: A nursing perspective.

Background: Night Eating Syndrome (NES) is a prevalent eating disorder that significantly impacts individuals' quality of life and well-being. However, most NES research has focused on adolescent populations, leaving a significant gap in our understanding of its prevalence and predictors among adults, particularly in the MENA region. This study, therefore, presents a novel contribution by filling this gap and determining the prevalence of NES and its predictors among adults in Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Effect of Self-Proning on Respiratory Functions, Pneumonia Severity, and Mortality Risk Among Patients Diagnosed With Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Nursing-Based Quasi-Experimental Study.

Assessing and monitoring respiratory parameters, such as respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and lung sounds, is crucial for the management and prognosis of pneumonia patients. Prone positioning has been shown to improve oxygenation in patients with respiratory disorders, including pneumonia, by reducing ventilation/perfusion mismatch. However, there is a lack of evidence supporting the benefits of self-proning in spontaneously breathing pneumonia patients.

Efficacy of fluoride varnish containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate application and diode laser irradiation on white spot lesions remineralization: An in vitro study.

Background/objectives: The prevention of white spot lesions (WSLs) during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is of paramount importance to orthodontists. Numerous non-invasive techniques have been extensively researched to effectively manage WSLs. The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of MI varnish application, diode laser irradiation and their combination on remineralization of WSLs.

Sentiment of Nurses Towards Artificial Intelligence and Resistance to Change in Healthcare Organisations: A Mixed-Method Study.

Background: Research identified preliminary evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, revolutionising various aspects of healthcare delivery, from diagnostics to treatment planning. However, integrating AI into healthcare systems in Egypt is challenging, particularly concerning healthcare professionals' acceptance and adoption of these technologies. This mixed-method study aimed to explore the sentiment of nurses at different organisational levels towards AI and resistance to change in healthcare organisations.

Deciphering temporal perspectives: A key to happiness and optimism for healthy aging in nursing practices".

Background: With the global population of older individuals increasing rapidly, it is important to understand the factors contributing to their well-being. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between older adults' time perspective and their experiences of happiness and optimism.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a substantial sample size of 300 older adults from January to March 2023.

Golden steps: A nursing approach for vitality, agility, and rumination in geriatric clients with depressive disorders through mindful walking.

Background: Depression is a prevalent issue among older adults and can significantly impact their overall quality of life. While traditional treatments may not always be sufficient or suitable for all individuals, the potential of alternative interventions, such as mindful walking, offers a ray of hope. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mindful walking on rumination, agility, vitality, and mindfulness in geriatric patients with depressive disorders.

Breaking the cycle: Exploring the relationship of metacognition beliefs, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and psychosocial performance among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The Relevance To Mental Health Nursing: This research paper explores the intricate relationship between metacognitive dysfunctional beliefs, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and psychosocial performance in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Understanding these dynamics can help mental health nurses identify and address each patient's needs more effectively. It can guide them in devising personalized care plans that not only manage the symptoms but also improve the underlying mechanism that exacerbates the psychotic symptoms and social functioning and the overall quality of life.

Investigating fear, depressive symptoms and coping mechanisms among Egyptian nursing students amidst the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nursing students' contribution to combating this global health crisis is becoming more significant. However, we need a more comprehensive understanding of the psychological impact of this crisis on these students. Therefore, this study holds immense importance as it offers valuable insights into the connection between COVID-19 pandemic fear, coping strategies, and depressive symptoms among nursing students.

Beyond the symptoms: Exploring attachment styles and reality-testing among schizophrenia clients from a nursing perspective.

Unlabelled: WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: The insecure attachment styles are associated with mental health problems and can influence reality perception, particularly in individuals with schizophrenia. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: The paper provides empirical evidence for the correlation between insecure attachment styles and reality-testing impairment in clients with schizophrenia. Higher reality testing impairment scores were observed in specific demographics: males who were unmarried and aged between 40 and 50 years old, as well as those with a duration of illness of less than 5 years.

Does orthodontic treatment using fixed appliances cause initial caries lesions?

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs), non-randomized studies of intervention (NRSIs), cohort and cross-sectional studies. The systematic review was registered in advance on PROSPERO, and was conducted following the Cochrane Handbook of Systematic Reviews of Interventions and PRISMA checklist.

Data Sources: An electronic search in three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) was conducted by two authors to evaluate studies published from 1990 until May 2023.

Effect of applying nursing-based cognitive defusion techniques on mindful awareness, cognitive fusion, and believability of delusions among clients with schizophrenia: a randomized control trial.

Background: Applying cognitive defusion techniques to enduring psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, presents both a challenge and a promising opportunity for psychiatric nurses to manage delusions among schizophrenia clients.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the impact of cognitive defusion techniques on psychological flexibility, mindful awareness, cognitive fusion, and the believability of delusions in schizophrenia clients.

Methodology: This study used a single-blind, parallel-arm Randomized Controlled Trial design.

The effect of physical exercises program on social functioning, alexithymia, and sense of coherence among patients with bipolar disorders: A randomized control trial.

Background: Despite evidence that physical exercises have been helpful in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders, it is unclear whether these data can be generalized to bipolar disorder. The use of physical exercises is challenging and hopeful among patients with bipolar disorders. Few studies have examined the efficacy of physical exercise for patients with bipolar disorders.

The power of laughter: a study on humor and creativity in undergraduate nursing education in Egypt.

Background: Creativity in nursing education is crucial for developing practical problem-solving skills, and humor is a valuable tool for stress management and fostering a positive learning environment. This study explored the relationship between creativity and humor among nursing students.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 265 convenient undergraduate nursing students aged 20 to 25.

Cognitive flexibility's role in shaping self-perception of aging, body appreciation, and self-efficacy among community-dwelling older women.

Background: Cognitive flexibility, the capacity to adjust to new information, affects how aging is perceived. In Egyptian culture, older women's views on aging are shaped by societal gender roles and expectations. These views influence their body image and belief in their abilities, all melded by cultural standards and values.

A closer look: obsessive-compulsive symptoms among intern nurses amidst COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: The distinctive circumstances and socio-cultural context in Egypt make it crucial to explore the psychological well-being of intern nurses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with a specific focus on obsessive-compulsive symptoms. This study aimed to investigate the influence of fear of COVID-19 on obsessive-compulsive symptoms among intern nurses.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving 375 randomly recruited intern nurses was conducted.

Cluttered spaces, strained bonds: Examining the correlation between hoarding symptoms and social functioning among long-term care facilities older adult residents.

Background: Symptoms of hoarding, such as the inability to part with possessions, leading to significant clutter, are commonly observed among residents in long-term care facilities in Egypt. This behavior significantly impacts their social interactions and functioning. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between hoarding symptoms and social functioning among older adult residents in long-term care facilities.

Association between health-related empowerment and health-protective behaviors among community-dwelling older adults.

Background: Empowerment is a broad concept seen as a critical approach for helping older adults who lack power to gain control over various aspects of their lives, including their health-protective behaviors.

Aim: The study investigated the association between health-related empowerment and health-protective behaviors in older adults.

Design: A cross-sectional correlational research design was used by recruiting a convenient sample of 200 older adults.

Understanding the relationship of academic motivation and social support in graduate nursing education in Egypt.

Background: Obtaining a postgraduate nursing education in Egypt requires substantial resources, including a robust academic drive and supportive relationships. These resources help students overcome challenges and navigate their educational journey. This study examines the relationship between academic motivation and social support among nursing graduate students.

Hooked on technology: examining the co-occurrence of nomophobia and impulsive sensation seeking among nursing students.

Background: Nomophobia, the crippling fear of being disconnected from mobile devices, is a burgeoning global concern. Given the critical nature of the profession of nursing students, understanding nomophobia's prevalence and potential impacts on patient care and professional conductors becomes even more crucial.

Aim: This study explores the relationship between nomophobia and impulsive sensation-seeking among nursing students in Egypt.

Emotional eating behaviors in later life: Identifying key factors for healthy aging.

Background: Pathological, physiological, and psychosocial factors could influence the eating behaviors of older adults in Egypt. Nurses and other healthcare professionals should understand this complex interaction to effectively address their nutritional issues. This study aimed to identify the predictors of emotional eating behaviors among older adults.

Association of health anxiety, fatalism and medication adherence among geriatric clients: An exploratory study.

Objectives: This study explored the relationship between health anxiety, fatalistic beliefs, and medication adherence among geriatric clients. Also, it determines the extent to which health anxiety and fatalism can predict the variance in medication adherence among the same population of geriatric clients.

Design: A cross-sectional analytical survey on 200 eligible participants using the Arabic Version of the Short Health Anxiety Inventory, Fatalism Scale, and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 items.