Objectives: Computer workstations are considered a potential workplace hazard. This study sought to evaluate computer workstation ergonomics in a university office environment, and to determine its relationship with musculoskeletal (MS) and visual symptoms reported by employees.
Material And Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
August 2021
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has strained the health system worldwide. Nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 reported experiencing significant work-related stress and anxiety. The current online descriptive cross-sectional correlational study aimed to investigate work-related stress and anxiety among nurses caring for patients with COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To determine the perceived level and types of stress experienced by nursing students during clinical training.
Design: A descriptive correlational cross-sectional design.
Methods: A convenience sample of 238 nursing students was recruited.
Iran J Public Health
November 2015
Background: We explored the level of Jordanian patients' knowledge, diabetes related distress, self-management activities and these effects on the A1C level.
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional correlational design (conducted in 2013) was utilized to recruit 289 diabetic patients from outpatient diabetes clinics, using self-reported questionnaires (Diabetes Knowledge Test, Diabetes Distress Scale, and Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire) in addition to chart review for selected variables.
Results: Participants' had mean glycated hemoglobin of 7.
Background: Providing efficient basic life support (BLS) training is crucial for practicing nurses who provide direct patient care. Nevertheless, data addressing the impact of BLS courses on the skills and performance of Jordanian nurses are scarce. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a BLS simulation training on Jordanian nurses' skill improvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to describe nursing students' experiences of clinical leadership during their last year of education.
Background: Work as a nurse is complex with several demands from stakeholders who are colleagues, managers, patients and relatives. Therefore, it is important to provide students with tools for a forthcoming professional life as a nurse.
Background: Nurses from various setting lack sufficient knowledge about diabetes and diabetes management. Better understand of evidence-based practices by nurses who are involved in caring for hospitalized individuals with diabetes can positively influence care outcomes.
Method: A pretest design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of a diabetes education program for RNs working voluntarily participated.