63 results match your criteria: "Philippine Women's University[Affiliation]"

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  • The meta-analysis investigated the link between the Val66Met polymorphism of the BDNF gene and ADHD risk in individuals from mainland China.
  • The study analyzed data from various online databases and assessed four different genetic models to explore this association.
  • Findings showed no significant correlation between the Val66Met polymorphism and ADHD susceptibility, indicating it does not contribute to the disorder in the studied population.
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Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has been shown to effectively support postsurgical recovery in patients with lung cancer (LC) at various stages. While digital PR programs offer a potential solution to traditional challenges, such as time and space constraints, their efficacy and feasibility for patients undergoing LC surgery remain unclear.

Objective: This systematic review aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of digital PR programs for individuals undergoing LC surgery.

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Psychological Distress in Patients With Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancies: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Nurs Open

November 2024

Division 2 of Common Gynecological Department, Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guiyang Children's Hospital, Gui Zhou, China.

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  • The study explores the psychological distress faced by patients with recurrent ectopic pregnancies, an area that has not been thoroughly researched before.
  • A total of 134 patients participated, revealing that most experience moderate to severe distress influenced by factors such as age, education, family situation, medical insurance, and financial stress.
  • The findings highlight the need for better psychological support and care management for these patients, emphasizing that their distress is significant and widespread.
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Introduction: Organizations, including higher education institutions (HEIs), have been mandated to protect employees Organizations, including higher education institutions (HEIs), have been mandated to protect employees from the threats of the COVID-19.from the threats of the COVID-19.

Objective: This study sought to describe the perceptions of essential school workers (ESWs) of selected HEIs in the This study sought to describe the perceptions of essential school workers (ESWs) of selected HEIs in the southern Manila area in terms of how they were capacitated in compliance with national guidelines.

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  • The study investigates how medical coping styles affect mindfulness levels in elderly patients hospitalized in a geriatric unit.
  • It involved a survey of 253 patients and found a moderate overall mindfulness score, with a strong positive correlation between active coping (confrontation coping) and higher mindfulness levels.
  • The researchers suggest that enhancing active coping strategies could improve mindfulness in elderly patients, and medical staff should develop targeted interventions to support this.
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Background: Hemodialysis (HD)-related nursing research has been growing over the past 2 decades, providing critical insights into improving patient care and outcomes. This study aimed to visualize the hotspots and emerging frontiers in HD-related nursing research, offering valuable references for future studies.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on publications related to HD nursing research from the Web of Science Core Collection database, spanning the years 2002 to 2023, and the characteristics of literature such as authors, co-cited authors, countries, research institutions, journal distribution, keywords, and cited literature were visually analyzed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.

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Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is common in hemodialysis patients and can lead to several complications. Risk factors for IDH include demographic characteristics, comorbidities, dialysis procedure factors, and so on. Clinical studies on predictive models for dialysis-induced hypotension have shown inconsistent results.

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Research hotspots and trends in healthcare workers' resilience: A bibliometric and visualized analysis.

Heliyon

August 2024

Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Background: The resilience of healthcare workers has gained increasing attention, yet comprehensive studies focusing on recent trends and developments are scarce. We conducted an extensive bibliometric analysis from inception to 2023 to address this gap.

Methods: Publications on healthcare workers' resilience were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database.

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This study aimed to explore the impact of caffeine (CAF) encapsulated in transferrin-modified, sterically-stabilized liposomes (Tf-SSL) on the physical performance of rats, specifically forelimb grip strength, running, and swimming. The brain-targeted drug delivery system, Tf-SSL, was used for the administration of caffeine. 168 male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly assigned to different groups, including swimming, running, running wheel, and strength groups.

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Purpose: The learning subjective well-being of high school students has significant value for their academic achievement and future life development. A growth mindset is one of the key factors affecting the learning subjective well-being of high school students. However, research on the mechanism by which a growth mindset affects learning subjective well-being is still relatively limited.

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Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the relationships among perceived social support, mindful self-care, and resilience in a sample of nurses in three provinces of China.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in seven hospitals in Guangdong, Guizhou, and Henan provinces between August and October, 2023; the provinces are located in south, southwest, and central China. A total of 389 nurses were surveyed using a self-designed sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire and the Chinese versions of Multidimensional Scale of the Perceived Social Support, Brief-Mindful Self-Care Scale and the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10).

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This study aimed to explore the validity of energy and macronutrient intake estimates provided by a popular nutrition tracking smartphone application. 37 obese Filipino adults and 3 nutritionist-dietitians participated in this study. Participants used MyFitnessPal to log their food intake for 5 days.

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Examining the Effect of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Nursing Team Creativity in New Hospitals: A Structural Equation Model.

J Nurs Adm

May 2024

Author Affiliations: Director of Nursing Department (Dr Zhou), The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University; Vice Dean of School of Nursing (Dr Zhou), Zunyi Medical University; and School of Nursing (Gong and Yang), Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou; Dean/Professor (Dr Suen), School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Department of Nursing (Dr Zhang), Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou; and Technical Officer (Chan), School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Adjunct Professor (Dr De Jesus), Philippine Women's University, Manila, Philippines; and Director of Nursing Department (Tang), Guizhou Provincial Staff Hospital, Guiyang, China.

Methods: This cross-sectional study sampled 833 nurses from 2 new hospitals in Guizhou Province, China. They completed a questionnaire on entrepreneurial leadership, nursing team creativity, innovation climate, creative self-efficacy, team psychological safety, and knowledge sharing. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling.

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This study examined the synergistic effects of combining (RHO) and caffeine (CAF) supplementation on muscle endurance and explosiveness in SD rats and human subjects, encompassing individuals without prior exercise training experience and seasoned aerobic athletes. Male SD rats and healthy human volunteers were randomly divided into four groups: CAF, RHO, CAF + RHO, and a control group (CTR). Nutritional supplements were administered throughout the training period, and pre-and post-measurement data were collected.

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Background: To investigate the effect of concurrent strength combined with endurance training on the lipid and glucose profile of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using Meta-analysis.

Methods: The literature was searched from PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI) databases for relevant randomized controlled trials with dates from the date of establishment to June 2023, and the included studies were individually assessed according to the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool in the Cochrane Systematic Assessor's Handbook, and the data were analyzed using RevMan 5.4 analysis software to analyze and process the data.

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Introduction: High levels of burnout are prevalent among Emergency Department staff due to chronic exposure to job stress. There is a lack of knowledge about anteceding factors and outcomes of burnout in this population.

Aims: To provide a comprehensive overview of burnout and identify its workplace antecedents and outcomes among Emergency Department staff.

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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the clinical nursing pathway (CNP) on the psychological state, treatment adherence, and quality of life in patients with acute urticaria. A total of 240 patients diagnosed with acute urticaria at a tertiary hospital in Shandong Province were retrospectively assigned to either a control group, receiving standard care, or an intervention group, receiving care according to the CNP model. The primary outcomes assessed were levels of anxiety, depression, quality of life, and patient compliance.

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Exercise preference in stroke survivors: a concept analysis.

Front Neurol

February 2024

Department of Nursing, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.

Background: Exercise preference in stroke survivors is related to their adherence to long-term rehabilitation regimen and functional recovery. Although explored recently, the term exercise preference still lacks a clear definition.

Objective: The aim of this study is to conceptualize exercise preference in stroke survivors.

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The Usefulness of Nursing Theory in Guiding Nursing Practice in China: A Systematic Review.

Res Theory Nurs Pract

February 2024

Department of Nursing Education, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Nursing theory is a critical aspect of nursing practice that provides a framework for understanding, interpreting, and analyzing nursing phenomena. However, the extent to which nursing theory is used to guide nursing practice in China remains unclear. This research reviews the literature of experimental studies in Chinese core journals to analyze the extent of use and effectiveness of nursing theory in guiding practice.

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Background: With the increase in the number of male nursing staff, more and more highly educated male nursing staff are joining the nursing higher education industry. Nevertheless, male nursing teachers in China are still a very small group in the education industry, but they have made important contributions to nursing education in China. Work experience is a key factor in the stability of the professional team and the quality of education.

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  • * A study involving 271 liver cirrhosis patients found a sarcopenia prevalence of 27.7%, with various factors like age, physical activity, and nutritional status influencing its occurrence.
  • * The research indicates that while age and other factors are associated with sarcopenia, maintaining physical activity and proper nutrition could help improve muscle strength and overall health in cirrhosis patients.
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H2H is a patient and family-centered approach that integrates hospital and home care, emphasizing continuity, individualized rehabilitation training, and the active participation of patients and their families. However, it is still unclear whether H2H improves the efficacy for patients with COPD and lung cancer. This study investigated the efficacy of Hospital-to-Home (H2H) rehabilitation nursing for lung cancer patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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  • Pressure injuries (PIs) are a growing issue among hospitalized patients, especially those with present-on-admission pressure injuries (POA-PI), but little research has focused on their clinical outcomes.* -
  • A study comparing clinical outcomes between patients with POA-PI and hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) found that those with POA-PI had a higher discharge rate, shorter hospital stays, and lower healthcare costs.* -
  • The research suggests that POA-PI patients experience better overall clinical outcomes than HAPI patients, indicating a need for future studies to address both types of pressure injuries in hospital settings.*
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Background: Online learning resources facilitated educational development during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study focuses on the integration of online virtual simulation with interactive exercises and offline low-fidelity simulation for the first time to explore the impact on CPR skills.

Methods: First year nursing students from a medical college participated as volunteers in this study.

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