Effect of virtual reality training on clinical skills of nursing students: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Aim: To assess the effects of virtual reality training on the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains in nursing education among nursing students.

Background: The use of virtual reality in nursing education immerses students in realistic and interactive environments, greatly enhancing their learning experiences. However, research on its effectiveness in nursing education has shown inconsistent results, particularly regarding its impact on learner emotions related to clinical skills.

Exploring ICOPE's Impact on Delaying Elderly Disability Management.

The purpose of this study was to explore the initial benefits of introducing the ICOPE (Integrated care for older people) information assessment system for the management of hospitalized elderly patients in a teaching hospital in Eastern Taiwan. The ICOPE information assessment system was set up for case screening and abnormal referral through clinical ICOPE, followed by follow-up and case management. The results showed a total of 3424 screened cases, an average of 311 ICOPE screenings per month, an average of 48 abnormal screenings per month (15%), a referral rate of 79%, a rescreening rate of 91%, and a case management completion rate of 71%.

Factors Influencing Self-Efficacy and Self-Management among Patients with Pre-End-Stage Renal Disease (Pre-ESRD).

Aim: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an emerging major public health issue that leads to end-stage kidney disease (ESRD). Factors influencing the self-management and self-efficacy of ESRD patients are still under investigation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the association of depression and anxiety with self-management and self-efficacy in patients with pre-ESRD.

Association of Testosterone-Related Dietary Pattern with Testicular Function among Adult Men: A Cross-Sectional Health Screening Study in Taiwan.

Diets could play an important role in testicular function, but studies on how adherence to the dietary patterns influences human testicular function in Asian countries are scarce. Herein, we examined the association between testosterone-related dietary patterns and testicular function among adult men in Taiwan. This cross-sectional study recruited 3283 men who attended a private medical screening program from 2009 to 2015.

The effects of knowledge and self-management of patients with early-stage chronic kidney disease: Self-efficacy is a mediator.

Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship among knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-management of patients with early-stage chronic kidney disease (ESCKD).

Methods: This is a cross-sectional correlational study design. This study used purposive sampling to enroll a total of 130 patients with ESCKD.