Factors influencing nursing students' willingness to volunteer during wartime emergencies: A cross sectional study in Israel.

Background: During wartime emergencies, the Ministry of Health in Israel faces workforce shortages, prompting consideration of nursing students as auxiliary support. Understanding the factors influencing nursing students' willingness to volunteer, is essential for effective crisis preparedness.

Aim: The research seeks to identify how self-efficacy, positive attitudes, institutional support, knowledge, age, gender, prior experience, and familial obligations impact nursing students' readiness to volunteer during mass casualty events in wartime.

Exploring Factors Influencing Orthopedic Patients' Willingness to Recommend a Hospital: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Survey.

Patient satisfaction and the willingness to recommend a hospital are critical for healthcare quality improvement. This study focuses on orthopedic patients, recognizing their unique healthcare experiences. We aimed to explore factors influencing orthopedic patients' willingness to recommend the hospital, considering various demographic and clinical variables.

Seasonal patterns of hip fracture incidence and mortality rates across age groups of older adults in Israel.

Purpose: This study investigates the seasonal patterns of hip fracture occurrence and mortality rates in the elderly population of Israel.

Methods: In this retrospective study, we examined a random sample of 400 patients who underwent a hip fracture repair surgery at a 495-bed hospital in northern-central Israel during the years 2021-2022.

Results: Our findings reveal a heightened incidence of hip fractures during the spring (30.

Telling the truth to patients before hip fracture surgery.

Background: Hip fracture repair surgery carries a certain mortality risk, yet evidence suggests that orthopedic surgeons often refrain from discussing this issue with patients prior to surgery.

Aim: This study aims to examine whether orthopedic surgeons raise the issue of one-year post-surgery mortality before hip fracture repair surgery and to explore factors influencing this decision.

Method: The study employs a cross-sectional design, administering validated digital questionnaires to 150 orthopedic surgeons.

Exploring undergraduate elder abuse education in nursing: a scoping review.

One in six adults aged 60 and older experiences abuse annually, revealing a prevalence rate of 15.7%. However, knowledge gaps persist regarding the integration of elder abuse education into nursing curricula.

Patient perspectives on the role of orthopedic nurse practitioners: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The inclusion of nurse practitioners (NPs) specializing in orthopedics shows potential for improving the quality of care for orthopedic patients. A critical aspect of assessing the feasibility and acceptance of introducing NPs into orthopedic settings involves understanding patients' perspectives on this role. This study aims to explore the receptiveness of orthopedic patients to treatment by orthopedic Nurse Practitioners (NPs).

Characteristics of injuries related to traffic crashes in Israel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: This study explored differences in patient characteristics, injury characteristics, treatment modalities, and treatment outcomes among patients who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) following traffic crashes during the COVID-19 period (from March 15, 2020 to March 15, 2022) in comparison to the previous corresponding period between 2017 and 2019.

Methods: The study is a retrospective chart review study. The study included a random sample of 610 patients who presented to the ED of a major hospital located in northern-central Israel following traffic crashes: 305 patients who presented during the COVID-19 period (from March 15, 2020 to March 15, 2022) and 305 patients who presented during the previous corresponding period (from March 15, 2017 to March 15, 2019).

When all computers shut down: the clinical impact of a major cyber-attack on a general hospital.

Importance: Healthcare organizations operate in a data-rich environment and depend on digital computerized systems; thus, they may be exposed to cyber threats. Indeed, one of the most vulnerable sectors to hacks and malware is healthcare. However, the impact of cyberattacks on healthcare organizations remains under-investigated.

Examining the association between stigmatizing attitudes in nursing students and their desire for a career in mental health nursing: A comparative analysis of generic and accelerated programs in Israel.

Unlabelled: WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Mental health nursing is generally viewed as the least attractive career choice among nursing students. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: Studying in the generic nursing program influence higher desire for a career in mental health nursing. Nursing students who have prior experience working in mental health and have provided care to psychiatric patients are more inclined to express a desire to pursue a career in this field WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Nursing students enrolled in the generic program, who have previous work experience in mental health or experience caring for a person with a mental illness, and who have a lower level of stigmatizing attitudes, may constitute the future workforce in mental health nursing.

Mothers' satisfaction with emergency care when their child has an autism spectrum disorder.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine factors identified by mothers as affecting their satisfaction with the care provided to their children in the Emergency Department (ED), among mothers of children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in comparison to mothers of children without ASD.

Design And Methods: In this correlational quantitative study, 128 Israeli mothers - 59 (46%) mothers of children with ASD and 69 (54%) of children without ASD - completed an online survey based on a Ministry of Health national survey of patient experience.

Results: Mothers of children with ASD expressed lower satisfaction with the care provided.

Acupuncture Effect on Analgesic Consumption and Cortisol Levels Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: Pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is common. Various modalities of treating orthopedic postoperative pain (POP) exist; however, the optimal management of POP remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to examine acupuncture's effect on postoperative analgesic consumption and cortisol levels in patients undergoing TKA.

What motivates young Arab Muslim women to choose nursing as a profession: A cross-sectional study.

Aim: This study examines the impact of nurse uniforms, the coronavirus pandemic, and the image of nurses and the nursing profession on the career choice of young Muslim Arab women in nursing, with a focus on policy implications.

Background: The global nursing shortage poses significant challenges, including in Israel. Attracting young Muslim Arab women to nursing careers is vital.

Mortality, Survival, and Readmissions During a 12-Month Follow-Up After Hip Fracture: Inpatient Rehabilitation Versus Home Rehabilitation.

Purpose: This study compared readmissions, survival, and mortality during a 12-month follow-up period of inpatient rehabilitation and home rehabilitation for older persons who had experienced a hip fracture.

Methods: This work was retrospective cohort research. Between January 1 and December 30, 2019, the medical records of 280 elderly patients who were admitted to a hospital with a hip fracture were analyzed.

Injury and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Intimate Partner Violence in Women in Israel: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Intimate partner violence is a growing public health concern worldwide, and nurses are uniquely positioned to help identify and refer patients for services. Yet, intimate partner violence injury patterns and characteristics often go unrecognized.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore injury and sociodemographic characteristics associated with intimate partner violence in women presenting to a single emergency department in Israel.

Knowledge of the Mpox virus and conspiracy beliefs and their association with self-confidence in managing the virus among Israeli orthopedic surgeons.

In 2022, the Mpox viral outbreak signaled a global public health emergency. Infectious disease management and prevention are crucial tasks for healthcare workers. In their line of work, orthopedic surgeons could come across cases of the Mpox virus.

The role of parental health beliefs in seeking an eye examination for their child.

Background: We aimed to explore the role of parental health beliefs in parent seeking of eye examinations for their children, using the Health Belief Model.

Methods: In this quantitative correlational survey study, 100 parents who presented to Barzilai University Medical Center in July 2021 to perform an eye examination to their child completed a questionnaire.

Results: Only 29.

Israeli Female Physicians' Motives for Choosing Orthopedics as Their Specialty Choice.

Background: Orthopedics is not a popular field of specialization among female medical students. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to examine factors related to women's choice of orthopedics as their field of specialty, compared to those who chose other fields.

Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, 149 female medical residents from Israel-33 specializing in orthopedics and 116 in other fields-completed a questionnaire.

Cross-sectional Analysis Study Between SIGMA Knee System and ATTUNE in a Cruciate-Retaining Fixed-Bearing Total Knee Replacement, with no Patellar Resurfacing.

Background: The purpose of our study was to compare the knee implant SIGMA to the ATTUNE knee implant in a cruciate-retaining (CR) fixed-bearing (FB) total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, with no patellar resurfacing.

Methods: We examined 40 patients (19 SIGMA; 21 ATTUNE) who underwent a TKR FB CR surgery, without patellar resurfacing, due to osteoarthritis, between August 2013 and July 2017. All surgeries were performed by a single surgeon.

Pediatricians' knowledge, attitude and practice on treating children with red eye disease.

Background: Pediatricians play an important role in the early detection and prompt treatment of ocular disorders in children, including red eye disease. Our aim was to examine the knowledge level of pediatricians regarding treating children with red eye disease, as well as the factors that affect the knowledge level, and the potential implications of a low level of knowledge.

Methods: In this correlational quantitative study, 152 expert pediatricians completed a questionnaire that included questions on knowledge, attitudes, and experience in treating red eye disease.

Factors Associated With Referral of Children With a Femur Fracture to a Social Worker by an Orthopedist for Suspected Child Abuse.

Objectives: This article explores factors associated with referral of children with a femur fracture to a social worker by an orthopedist for suspected child abuse.

Methods: This retrospective chart review study included 131 children younger than 5 years who sustained a femur fracture and were hospitalized in a major 495-bed hospital located in the northern-central Israel from 2009 to 2021. Data on children who were referred to a social worker by the treating orthopedist and those who were not were compared.

Knowledge, attitudes, detection, and reporting practices of elder abuse among orthopedists.

Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to explore orthopedists' level of knowledge regarding laws and directives related to the detection and reporting of elder abuse, their attitudes towards the detection and reporting of elder abuse, detection and reporting practices, and the associations between these variables.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 145 orthopedists employed in various Israeli hospitals-senior orthopedists, orthopedic residents, and orthopedic interns-completed a questionnaire.

Results: The orthopedists had a medium level of knowledge and held positive attitudes on the detection and reporting of elder abuse, but the actual number of cases they detected and reported was low.

Ophthalmologists' Attitudes, Knowledge, and Willingness to Report Child Abuse.

The aim of the present study was to explore ophthalmologists' attitudes, knowledge, and willingness to report child abuse. One-hundred-and-seven ophthalmologists employed in various hospitals in Israel completed an online questionnaire. Less than half the ophthalmologists (44.

[REGENERATIVE MEDICINE IN ORTHOPEDICS - UPDATES AND COMMON USES].

Regenerative medicine is a medical field that aims to heal, rehabilitate, repair, and facilitate the regeneration of diseased and damaged cells, tissues and organs. Regenerative medicine is based on mobilizing the body's self-healing abilities. The use of regenerative medicine to treat various musculoskeletal conditions is an evolving field within orthopedics and sports medicine called 'ortho-biology' or 'ortho-regenerative medicine'.

Picking the 'proper hat?' Emerging ethical dilemmas while juggling nursing and research roles.

Aim: The aim of this study is to explore ethical dilemmas inherent in two potentially conflicting roles: practising nurse and researcher.

Background: Ethical guidelines for practice and research in nursing have been widely discussed. Yet examining ethical dilemmas that emerge from engaging in the dual role of nurse-researcher is rare.

Combined Effect of Seasonality and Hyponatremia on the Occurrence of Hip Fractures Among Older Adults.

Background: It is unclear whether climate may play a role in the association between hyponatremia on admission and increased mortality risk among hip fracture patients following a hip fracture repair surgery. We aimed (1) to explore if there is any combined effect of seasonality and hyponatremia on the occurrence of hip fractures among older adults and (2) to explore the effect of hyponatremia on admission on mortality rate at latest follow-up among hip fracture patients following a hip fracture repair surgery in the context of the subtropical climate of Israel.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of older patients who underwent a surgery for hip fracture repair in a major 495-bed hospital located in northern-central Israel in 2017-2020.