University of Tabuk
Nursing
Abstract Background :There are progressive changes in the work of hospital leaders, included descriptions of how hospital leader work is perceived in a global context. Hospital leaders have had to respond to new technology, new... more
Abstract
Background :There are progressive changes in the work of hospital
leaders, included descriptions of how hospital leader work is perceived in a
global context. Hospital leaders have had to respond to new technology, new
organizational goals and new challenges. The most effective leaders have
responded to the dynamism of the healthcare field by altering their leading
skill set.
Aim: To understand the nature of leadership work of the hospital managers
in order to examine their perceptions of the most essential roles, skills and
training courses as hospital managers. Also to identify the challenges,
obstacles and problems facing hospital leaders.
Methods : Hospital leaders were compared to more traditional leaders,
highlighting important, yet subtle differences between them. Studies
appropriate for inclusion were randomized controlled trials studying the
effectiveness of leadership styles among hospital leaders, head nurse
managers and healthcare workers.
An integrative review of studies from ProQuest, PubMed and Emerald
databases was undertaken to explore and analyses studies about leaders and
leadership and its effects on outcome. Keywords and phrases used were:
Nursing leaders, head nurse manager, nursing leadership, health leader,
health leadership, leader functions, leader roles, hospital, healthcare system,
job motivation, health policy, qualification needs, professional development,
and challenges facing hospital leaders.
Findings: Several research studies in the field of leadership found that
transformational leadership attributes and behaviours were positively related
to organizational outcomes such as teamwork success, effectiveness, staff
satisfaction, commitment and extra effort and more. Moreover,
transformational leadership processes have been found to enhance followers’
work-oriented values and shape self-efficiencies of followers.
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Conclusion: According to literature incorporated in this review it can be
concluded that effective leadership is one of the most crucial factors that lead
an organization towards success. Nowadays the key challenge for modern
organization is to recognize the effects of strong leadership upon the nursing
performance and success of the organization.
Implication for Nursing and health policy: A proficient leader leads
nurses and provides direction for an organization towards accomplishing
desired goals. The advantages of leadership effectiveness should be stated
for nursing administrative and healthcare policy makers.
Keywords: Leadership, Healthcare, Transformational, Quality of Services
Background :There are progressive changes in the work of hospital
leaders, included descriptions of how hospital leader work is perceived in a
global context. Hospital leaders have had to respond to new technology, new
organizational goals and new challenges. The most effective leaders have
responded to the dynamism of the healthcare field by altering their leading
skill set.
Aim: To understand the nature of leadership work of the hospital managers
in order to examine their perceptions of the most essential roles, skills and
training courses as hospital managers. Also to identify the challenges,
obstacles and problems facing hospital leaders.
Methods : Hospital leaders were compared to more traditional leaders,
highlighting important, yet subtle differences between them. Studies
appropriate for inclusion were randomized controlled trials studying the
effectiveness of leadership styles among hospital leaders, head nurse
managers and healthcare workers.
An integrative review of studies from ProQuest, PubMed and Emerald
databases was undertaken to explore and analyses studies about leaders and
leadership and its effects on outcome. Keywords and phrases used were:
Nursing leaders, head nurse manager, nursing leadership, health leader,
health leadership, leader functions, leader roles, hospital, healthcare system,
job motivation, health policy, qualification needs, professional development,
and challenges facing hospital leaders.
Findings: Several research studies in the field of leadership found that
transformational leadership attributes and behaviours were positively related
to organizational outcomes such as teamwork success, effectiveness, staff
satisfaction, commitment and extra effort and more. Moreover,
transformational leadership processes have been found to enhance followers’
work-oriented values and shape self-efficiencies of followers.
European Scientific Journal June 2014 edition vol.10, No.18 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431
119
Conclusion: According to literature incorporated in this review it can be
concluded that effective leadership is one of the most crucial factors that lead
an organization towards success. Nowadays the key challenge for modern
organization is to recognize the effects of strong leadership upon the nursing
performance and success of the organization.
Implication for Nursing and health policy: A proficient leader leads
nurses and provides direction for an organization towards accomplishing
desired goals. The advantages of leadership effectiveness should be stated
for nursing administrative and healthcare policy makers.
Keywords: Leadership, Healthcare, Transformational, Quality of Services
- by Aladeen Alloubani and +1
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Abstract Hand hygiene (HH) is the most significant factor for the improvment of practices and reduction of microorganism transmission to patients, visitors, and health care workers, yet compliance rates remaining low. This study aims to... more
Abstract Hand hygiene (HH) is the most significant factor for the improvment of practices and reduction of microorganism transmission to patients, visitors, and health care workers, yet compliance rates remaining low. This study aims to improve the compliance of intensive care unit (ICU) staff in hand disinfection; either by washing or rubbing with alcohol-based solution. We analysised the HH compliance of ICU staff at Al-Istishari hospital in Jordan over a period of four months (December 2008-April 2009). A total of 24 study participants were observed to have a high ratio of HH compliance rate after removing gloves (76%). This prospective, interventional study employed an exploratory mixed qualitative-quantitative method. The study was conducted between December 2008 and April 2009 in the ICU at Al-Istishari Hospital, Amman, Jordan. The Hand Washing Questionnaire (HWQ) and 80 h of observations were used to measure and evaluate the compliance of HH practices among ICU employees. The effective compliance to HH practice was as low as 28% in January, rising to 32% in April; a total improvement of 4%. This was accompanied by a corresponding improvement in the rate of nosocomial infection (NI). The NI rate dropped by 5.6% over a short period; from 16.7% in January 2009 to 11.1% in March 2009.We identified an inverse relationship between HH compliance and NI rates. These findings suggest that the NI rate of ICUs can be reduced by relatively inexpensive strategies. We propose that a national HH program should be implemented in all healthcare sectors in Jordan. Keywords Hand hygiene compliance, Nosocomial infection, Intensive Care Unit, Al-Istishari hospital, and Jordan
- by Aladeen Alloubani and +1
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Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH) in Bangalore, India is one of the largest hospitals in the world. Its status as one of the largest cardiac surgery centers is becoming mythical. The rich come for better cardiac care, and the poor come for the... more
Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH) in Bangalore, India is one of the largest hospitals in the world. Its status as one of the largest cardiac surgery centers is becoming mythical. The rich come for better cardiac care, and the poor come for the world's merciful care.
NH was founded in May 2001 and is the pet project of the famous cardiac surgeon team led by Dr. Devi Shetty under the umbrella of the Asia Heart Foundation. NH grew quickly and was soon able to receive patients from around the world.
Internal and external environmental factors, including political, economic, sociocultural and technological aspects, have affected the case of NH.
Several lessons can be learned from the success of Dr. Shetty’s project. Most impressively, we see how one person’s dream can change the world. We prefer to think of Dr. Shetty’s achievements as a smile that has become an attitude, not the laughter that would vanish soon afterward. One of our primary recommendations is to start an in-situ school of management to teach the scientific basis of management and leadership. The
development of candid and knowledgeable leaders with clear visions and ground-level grasps of reality is critical for our rapidly evolving healthcare system and enabling resources and efforts to be directed the right way.
NH was founded in May 2001 and is the pet project of the famous cardiac surgeon team led by Dr. Devi Shetty under the umbrella of the Asia Heart Foundation. NH grew quickly and was soon able to receive patients from around the world.
Internal and external environmental factors, including political, economic, sociocultural and technological aspects, have affected the case of NH.
Several lessons can be learned from the success of Dr. Shetty’s project. Most impressively, we see how one person’s dream can change the world. We prefer to think of Dr. Shetty’s achievements as a smile that has become an attitude, not the laughter that would vanish soon afterward. One of our primary recommendations is to start an in-situ school of management to teach the scientific basis of management and leadership. The
development of candid and knowledgeable leaders with clear visions and ground-level grasps of reality is critical for our rapidly evolving healthcare system and enabling resources and efforts to be directed the right way.
- by Aladeen Alloubani and +1
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The study of health care financial management is both fascinating and rewarding. For one, it is fascinating because many of the concepts involved pose implications for both professional and personal behavior. It is also rewarding since,... more
The study of health care financial management is both fascinating and rewarding. For one, it is fascinating because many of
the concepts involved pose implications for both professional and personal behavior. It is also rewarding since, right or wrong, health
care environments today and into the foreseeable future increasingly force managers to focus on the financial consequences of making
operating decisions. The aims of this study to verify the feasibility of introducing some price adjustments into not-for-profit health
organizations, by highlighting the primary benefits of applying such changes for various stakeholders, including patients, employees, the
health organization itself, and even the community at large. The methods of this study are discussed the alternative pricing. These
include a flat fee system, charging preset fees at different rates and the percentage of the expected revenuesof services provided. The
hospital of study is supposed to be a not-for-profit, self-funding organization. The hospital’s capacity is 105 beds. The health care in
which is provided by 31 specialists, 10 residents and 8 general physicians along with 201 licensed nurses. It is to be noted that applying
this flat fees system is of relative value in terms of financial returns. An amount of (99176.5 JDs) could be of some value if effectively
and efficiently used for the welfare of the patients by providing a higher quality of services at a lower cost. It was found that the use of fixed percentage charges from patients who are insured or able to pay; provide a better way to generate reasonable revenue to the not-for-profit hospital, and it is an easier and a more reproducible method that can be applied to a simple accounting system.
Keywords: Not-for-profit; financial management; flat fee system; quality of services; Healthcare.
the concepts involved pose implications for both professional and personal behavior. It is also rewarding since, right or wrong, health
care environments today and into the foreseeable future increasingly force managers to focus on the financial consequences of making
operating decisions. The aims of this study to verify the feasibility of introducing some price adjustments into not-for-profit health
organizations, by highlighting the primary benefits of applying such changes for various stakeholders, including patients, employees, the
health organization itself, and even the community at large. The methods of this study are discussed the alternative pricing. These
include a flat fee system, charging preset fees at different rates and the percentage of the expected revenuesof services provided. The
hospital of study is supposed to be a not-for-profit, self-funding organization. The hospital’s capacity is 105 beds. The health care in
which is provided by 31 specialists, 10 residents and 8 general physicians along with 201 licensed nurses. It is to be noted that applying
this flat fees system is of relative value in terms of financial returns. An amount of (99176.5 JDs) could be of some value if effectively
and efficiently used for the welfare of the patients by providing a higher quality of services at a lower cost. It was found that the use of fixed percentage charges from patients who are insured or able to pay; provide a better way to generate reasonable revenue to the not-for-profit hospital, and it is an easier and a more reproducible method that can be applied to a simple accounting system.
Keywords: Not-for-profit; financial management; flat fee system; quality of services; Healthcare.
Background: Job dissatisfaction is one of the most vital issues facing employees throughout the world. Job satisfaction among nursing professionals is an issue that has attracted widespread discussion in Saudi Arabia. Objective: The... more
Background: Job dissatisfaction is one of the most vital issues facing employees throughout the world. Job satisfaction among nursing professionals is an issue that has attracted widespread discussion in Saudi Arabia.
Objective: The objective of this study focuses on assessing job satisfaction and evaluating its effect on chronic diseases among nursing practitioners who work in care units that treat chronic diseases in a government hospital in Saudi Arabia.
Method: Convenient sampling, correlation and quantitative techniques were utilized in this research study. The study evaluated a total of 190 nursing respondents who work in critical care units from a governmental healthcare institution in Tabuk area in Saudi Arabia. Descriptive and inferential statistical testing tools were utilized to illustrate and evaluate different impacts of job satisfaction on chronic diseases among the sampled nursing professionals.
Results: In this study, nursing professionals were slightly satisfied with their work. The mean for the overall work satisfaction among nursing practitioners was (3.84, p < 0.001) at range from 1-6 subscale. A negative relationship was found between the overall score for chronic disease and job satisfaction (-0.312**, p=0.01). This result indicates that nurses who are satisfied with their jobs tend to have less chronic diseases. On the contrary, nurses who are dissatisfied with their jobs tend to have more chronic disease in their life.
Conclusion: Job satisfaction of nursing professionals is a significant factor to enhance job effectiveness and to improve the quality of services administered to patients.
Keywords: job satisfaction; chronic diseases; nursing; Saudi Arabia
Objective: The objective of this study focuses on assessing job satisfaction and evaluating its effect on chronic diseases among nursing practitioners who work in care units that treat chronic diseases in a government hospital in Saudi Arabia.
Method: Convenient sampling, correlation and quantitative techniques were utilized in this research study. The study evaluated a total of 190 nursing respondents who work in critical care units from a governmental healthcare institution in Tabuk area in Saudi Arabia. Descriptive and inferential statistical testing tools were utilized to illustrate and evaluate different impacts of job satisfaction on chronic diseases among the sampled nursing professionals.
Results: In this study, nursing professionals were slightly satisfied with their work. The mean for the overall work satisfaction among nursing practitioners was (3.84, p < 0.001) at range from 1-6 subscale. A negative relationship was found between the overall score for chronic disease and job satisfaction (-0.312**, p=0.01). This result indicates that nurses who are satisfied with their jobs tend to have less chronic diseases. On the contrary, nurses who are dissatisfied with their jobs tend to have more chronic disease in their life.
Conclusion: Job satisfaction of nursing professionals is a significant factor to enhance job effectiveness and to improve the quality of services administered to patients.
Keywords: job satisfaction; chronic diseases; nursing; Saudi Arabia
- by HAMZEH ABUNAB and +1
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- Evidence Based Nursing
Background: In recent years, research in the field of nutrition has broadened from how best to meet nutritional needs and prevent deficiencies to encompassing the impact nutrition has on health in the longer term. Consequently, a... more
Background: In recent years, research in the field of nutrition has broadened from how best to meet nutritional needs and prevent deficiencies to encompassing the impact nutrition has on health in the longer term. Consequently, a convincing body of evidence has been established which demonstrates that the nutrition experienced early in life (a period that is vital in physiological development) is likely to have a long-term impact on a person's health. Purpose: This review investigated the impact of different levels of protein intake concerning three specific periods of early life: the breastfeeding period, the complementary feeding period and the preschool period. Methodology: In searching for applicable articles, the search has been done using PubMed and MedLine searching engines and were limited to search peer-reviewed journals only, both were used to set specific criteria. Also, the basic Boolean search operator " AND " was used to narrow down search results as additional parameters. The citation index searching technique was also used to inspect the citation frequency of author's work in other publications. Nutrition, Breastfeeding, complementary feeding and preschool period, all these keywords were used in the search. Findings: A growing number of studies are exploring the potential effects of a high protein intake early in life on growth and obesity risk. These studies cover a wide range of ages, from breastfeeding through to complementary feeding and then on to the preschool period. Some these studies suggest that a higher level of protein intake during infancy and early childhood is
- by Aladeen Alloubani and +1
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- Nutrition
Background: Nutrition is important throughout childhood, but this is particularly the case in the first two years of life because the growth rate during this period is higher and less reliant on growth hormones than is the case later in... more
Background: Nutrition is important throughout childhood, but this is particularly the case in the first two years of life because the growth rate during this period is higher and less reliant on growth hormones than is the case later in childhood. Moreover, it was observed that the problem with protein intake in developing countries does not lie in the quantity as such, but is more likely to be the quality of the protein consumed. Purpose: This review investigated the protein requirements in infancy and childhood with actual intakes of protein in developed and developing countries. Methodology: In searching for applicable articles, the search has been done using PubMed and Ovid searching engines and was limited to search peer-reviewed journals only. Nutrition, protein, infancy, childhood, developed and developing countries, all these keywords were used in the search. Conclusion: Overall, it was observed that the problem with protein intake in developing countries does not lie in the quantity as such, but is more likely to be the quality of the protein consumed. A diet that is mainly based on cereals and which lacks animal protein is likely to result in lower weight gain and linear growth, especially if the infant has not been breastfed; insufficient intake of high-quality protein can consequently lead to under nutrition.
Background: It can be concluded from past studies that the grounds for day to day exchanges amid leaders and workers are based on leadership styles, and work procedures are assisted and boosted by them. Purpose: To investigate the nature... more
Background: It can be concluded from past studies that the grounds for day to day exchanges amid leaders and workers are based on leadership styles, and work procedures are assisted and boosted by them. Purpose: To investigate the nature and importance of leadership styles and behaviours of head nurse managers is the purpose of this research; its purpose also includes their influence on diverse organizational outcomes that are part of leader's efficiency and job satisfaction of workers, together with their readiness to give more input to their work. Methodology: 24 participants were head nurse managers out of the total sample of 96; rest of the sample comprised of juniors. There were 45 things that were a part of The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ, Form 5-X) employed in this study to recognize and determine the important leadership styles together with their results. Findings: The transformational leadership style was discovered to be the most frequently employed style by the outcome of this research. The results also disclosed that amid the overall score of transformational leadership (TRL) and independent variables there was a positive correlation (r= 0.661**, 0.585** and 0.504** for leader effectiveness, staff job satisfaction, and extra effort, respectively). Conclusion: The quality of nursing services is greatly increased when there
This book provides an overview of leadership and leader work in general, detailing the most important roles, skills, challenges, abilities and goals that a nursing leader needs to employ to be successful. The first chapter details the... more
This book provides an overview of leadership and leader work in general, detailing the most important roles, skills, challenges, abilities and goals that a nursing leader needs to employ to be successful. The first chapter details the context of healthcare. This is followed by an overview of the literature of health service leadership, describing the similarities and differences between health service leadership and its more generalised leader counterpart. Later, this book provides a review of studies and articles written about hospital leadership. Moreover, the book elucidates the role, skills, challenges and educational needs of health service leaders, while the last chapter summarises this book.
The present book aims to understand the nature of the leadership styles of head nurses in public and private healthcare sectors and to evaluate their perceptions of their most important roles, skills and training courses. Also, this book aims to recognise the challenges, obstacles and problems facing head nurse managers and to examine the degree of their impact on health outcomes.
The present book aims to understand the nature of the leadership styles of head nurses in public and private healthcare sectors and to evaluate their perceptions of their most important roles, skills and training courses. Also, this book aims to recognise the challenges, obstacles and problems facing head nurse managers and to examine the degree of their impact on health outcomes.
Background: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is considered as the main cause of death worldwide. Identifying the links among CVDs risk factors can help decrease CVD-related deaths. Aim: To assess the prevalence of risk factors for CVD and... more
Background: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is considered as the main cause of death worldwide. Identifying the links among CVDs risk factors can help decrease CVD-related deaths. Aim: To assess the prevalence of risk factors for CVD and their relationships among the Tabuk City population in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used; 432 participants in the Tabuk region were included in this study. Results: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) was 5.6%, the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) was 11.1% and obesity and overweight together were 69.9%. Mean Body Mass Index (BMI), HTN, and DM increased with age. There was a correlation between BMI with HTN (r=.200, p<.001), BMI and DM (r=.149, p<.001) and DM and HTN (r=.366, p<.001). Conclusion: Public awareness may help in reducing the prevalence of CVD.
Background: Current literature indicates the optimal replacement time of an intravenous catheter, ranges from when “clinically indicated” (i.e. signs of complications such as infection, occlusion, and/or phlebitis) to three days. The time... more
Background:
Current literature indicates the optimal replacement time of an intravenous catheter, ranges from when “clinically indicated” (i.e. signs of
complications such as infection, occlusion, and/or phlebitis) to three days. The time constraint is designed to prevent infection(s) and phlebitis, as
well as to decrease the costs of healthcare, and the time spent by nurses, on patient care.
Aim:
To evaluate the impact of routine removal and re-siting of the peripheral intravenous catheter removal, compared to removal when “clinically
indicated” by adults and/or pediatrics.
Search Strategy:
A search for literature was conducted via Cochrane Review and Web of Sciences™ Core Collection, MEDLINE, and PubMed to summarise the
optimal timing for peripheral intravenous cannula replacement. One reviewer individually evaluated the trial(s), review(s), quality of the
guidelines, and then, extracted the data.
Selection Criteria:
Criteria included guideline(s); randomized controlled trial(s); and reviews; all of which matched routine removal of peripheral intravenous
cannulation, with re-sited when “clinically indicated”, only in patients in the hospital, partaking in intravenous medication and/or fluids. Articles of
relevance to the topic, published in English, French, or Portuguese, prior to 2018, were reviewed.
Conclusion:
The effective implementation of evidence-based, guideline-based practice can decrease the catheter-related infection risk. While larger multi-site
trials are required, present-day evidence asserts: the repetitive inserting of a peripheral intravenous device may raise the patient’s level of
discomfort, increase the costs of healthcare, and does not decrease complications associated with peripheral intravenous devices.
Implications for Practice:
The clinically indicated intravenous catheter replacement procedure is cost-effective, compared with the recurring replacement procedure, which
recurs every 72 hours; it has been suggested that healthcare institution(s) and hospital(s) have considered revising the policy, whereby intravenous
catheters are replaced, if clinically indicated, only.
Current literature indicates the optimal replacement time of an intravenous catheter, ranges from when “clinically indicated” (i.e. signs of
complications such as infection, occlusion, and/or phlebitis) to three days. The time constraint is designed to prevent infection(s) and phlebitis, as
well as to decrease the costs of healthcare, and the time spent by nurses, on patient care.
Aim:
To evaluate the impact of routine removal and re-siting of the peripheral intravenous catheter removal, compared to removal when “clinically
indicated” by adults and/or pediatrics.
Search Strategy:
A search for literature was conducted via Cochrane Review and Web of Sciences™ Core Collection, MEDLINE, and PubMed to summarise the
optimal timing for peripheral intravenous cannula replacement. One reviewer individually evaluated the trial(s), review(s), quality of the
guidelines, and then, extracted the data.
Selection Criteria:
Criteria included guideline(s); randomized controlled trial(s); and reviews; all of which matched routine removal of peripheral intravenous
cannulation, with re-sited when “clinically indicated”, only in patients in the hospital, partaking in intravenous medication and/or fluids. Articles of
relevance to the topic, published in English, French, or Portuguese, prior to 2018, were reviewed.
Conclusion:
The effective implementation of evidence-based, guideline-based practice can decrease the catheter-related infection risk. While larger multi-site
trials are required, present-day evidence asserts: the repetitive inserting of a peripheral intravenous device may raise the patient’s level of
discomfort, increase the costs of healthcare, and does not decrease complications associated with peripheral intravenous devices.
Implications for Practice:
The clinically indicated intravenous catheter replacement procedure is cost-effective, compared with the recurring replacement procedure, which
recurs every 72 hours; it has been suggested that healthcare institution(s) and hospital(s) have considered revising the policy, whereby intravenous
catheters are replaced, if clinically indicated, only.
Objective: Adult outpatient oncology pain clinics face many challenges due to the increased number of patients, the restriction of electronic appointment systems, overcrowding, waiting time, and patient dissatisfaction. This project aimed... more
Objective: Adult outpatient oncology pain clinics face many challenges due to the increased number of patients, the restriction of electronic appointment systems, overcrowding, waiting time, and patient dissatisfaction. This project aimed to improve clinic time efficiency, decrease clinic waiting time, and improve patient satisfaction. Methods: Lean thinking concepts and their tools, for example, value-stream mapping and value added (VA)/non-VA (NVA) analysis were used. Electronic appointment system slots were stratified based on patient visit type. A total of 187 patients were included in a time-motion survey at three different occasions: preintervention (n = 67) and two consecutive quarter postintervention time points (n = 64, n = 56). Simultaneously, patient satisfaction was reported quarterly by a quality management office. Results: The pain clinic workflow became more efficient; the mean clinic waiting time decreased from 72.5 min at preintervention to 19.5 and 21 min at the two postintervention quarters, respectively. Moreover, patient satisfaction improved from 75% at the preintervention to 100% and 96.7% at the two postintervention quarters. Conclusions: Redesigning the process of an electronic appointment system using lean thinking considerably decreases patients' waiting time, improves patient satisfaction, improves resource utilization, allows proper scheduling based on patient visit types, eliminates unnecessary waste processes, and reallocates health-care providers' time toward direct, individualized patient care.
Background: Dementia disease is usually identified among older patients, but it is not a part of the normal aging process. The number of Dementia's patients in the Arab countries is increasing due to increased longevity and improvement in... more
Background: Dementia disease is usually identified among older patients, but it is not a part of the normal aging process. The number of Dementia's patients in the Arab countries is increasing due to increased longevity and improvement in the health care system. This study aimed to assess the effect of an educational program on Formal Caregivers Burden in Elderly Homes. Methodology: This study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test-post-test design. The study was conducted in three elderly nursing private homes in Amman, Jordan using purposive sampling of 50 formal caregivers. Results: Dementia patient's caregivers' burden was decreased after program implementation, with statistically significant between pre-post, and three months after program implementation (p<.001). Findings demonstrated that the formal Dementia caregiver's education program can effectively decrease burden among caregivers. Recommendation: Conducting continuing education program for Dementia patient's caregivers in the nursing homes to promote their practices and decrease their burden.
Objective: To systematically review and meta-analyze the literature estimating the cross-sectional prevalence of depression in Arab women with Type 2 diabetes in Arab countries. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of quantitative... more
Objective: To systematically review and meta-analyze the literature estimating the cross-sectional prevalence of depression in Arab women with Type 2 diabetes in Arab countries. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of quantitative studies. Data Sources: The data were collected from scientific databases which included CINAHL, PubMed, Medic, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane library and ERIC published from January 2000 to May 2015. Sources used in all of the included studies were also reviewed. Results: Nine studies were included in the analysis. The criteria included studies that reported on Type 2 diabetes and depression co-morbidity in adult women from the following countries: Iraq,
In the original publication, the article title was inadvertently published with an error. The explanatory note included along with the article title has been deleted. The correct title should be: Solitude, Religious and Cultural... more
In the original publication, the article title was inadvertently published with an error. The explanatory note included along with the article title has been deleted. The correct title should be: Solitude, Religious and Cultural Uniqueness in a Foreign Environment: Adjustments as an Arab Student. The original article was corrected.
Arab-Muslims have extremely religious-centered and restrictive cultural practices. Living in a foreign country where Islam is a minority religion and culture is categorically different entails a great deal of adjustment. This study... more
Arab-Muslims have extremely religious-centered and restrictive cultural practices. Living in a foreign country where Islam is a minority religion and culture is categorically different entails a great deal of adjustment. This study explored how Arab-Muslim International Students live and cope in a non-Arab, non-Muslim country. The authors used phenomenological approach with Colaizzi's method of analysis to (1) explore the lived experience of the Arab students' academic and social life and (2) come up with recommendations that can be supported by universities in Philippines and other countries with Arab students. Emergent themes include Hybrid vision and empowerment from education beyond borders ''Tatallo at wa kudurat,'' Stigma in the Arab world ''Hallah,'' Islam as way of life ''Al Islam: Manhaj Hayyat,'' and Future of the Arab-Muslim students ''Wahaa.'' The major concepts that emerged from the lived experience of these students focused on the practical reasons for quality education, challenges along the way, culture shock, the stigma, and misconceptions about Arabs and Muslims. They experienced discrimination, the impact of stereotyping and misconceptions about the Arab-Muslims. Their tenacity of the Islam faith has become a coping mechanism and kept them enormously strong. They also strived to show the real meaning of being Muslim, and finally, looking forward to how they can become the oasis in the desert. The Arab-Muslim International Students experience difficult adjustments in a foreign country to acquire high quality education, while holding on to their Islam faith and keeping their culture intact.
Background: Students are the key assets of any educational institute including universities. The students' performance plays an important role in producing the best quality graduates and is directly linked with social and economic... more
Background: Students are the key assets of any educational institute including universities. The students' performance plays an important role in producing the best quality graduates and is directly linked with social and economic development of any country. Nursing programs across the world use a variety of measures to determine the academic performance of nursing students including grade point average. Empirical studies have proven that numerous factors affected academic performance of nursing students. Objectives: To determine academic and nonacademic factors related to academic performance of nursing undergraduates in a selected university in Sri Lanka. Methods: The secondary data include academic and non-academic data and the final grade point average of randomly selected 52 nursing graduates of department of nursing was included in this pilot study. Age, gender and religion were considered as non-academic factors while Z score in the General Certificate Examination Advanced Level (GCE A/L) which is the pre-admission qualification was considered as an academic factor. All data were retrieved from the student data base of the department/faculty. Administrative permission has been granted from the Head of the Department and the Dean of the Faculty. Results: Majority of the students (71.2%) was female and all students were Sinhalese. The mean grade point average of female and male students were 2.88 (SD ¼ 0.220) and 2.61 (SD ¼ 0.204) respectively. Female students had a higher grade point averages than male students ((P < 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that final grade point average was positively correlated (P < 0.05) with gender (r ¼ 0.483) while negatively correlated with age (r ¼ À0.294) and Z score (r ¼ À0.330). In regression analysis, only gender and Z score were found to be significantly associated with the final grade point average. Conclusions: Nurse educators, administrators and policy makers may consider these variables in the admission and selection of nursing students.
Introduction: This study explored the prevalence of depression among the patients with chronic kidney disease and their caregivers and its association to their demographic profile. Methods: A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional... more
Introduction: This study explored the prevalence of depression among the patients with chronic kidney disease and their caregivers and its association to their demographic profile. Methods: A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study that used the Hamilton rating scale tool to assess the prevalence of depression among 226 patients undergoing hemodialysis and 105 of their caregivers in a hospital in Saudi Arabia. Results: Patients with chronic renal disease and their caregivers experience depression at varying levels. Depression was positively associated with the socioeconomic and marital status of the patients. Socioeconomic status of the caregivers was seen to be associated with their depression. Conclusion: Depression is highly prevalent among patients with chronic renal disease and their caregivers.
In the Middle East, Jordan is known for its modernized health care system, and Jordan's expenditure on health represents 7.2% of its gross domestic product. The Jordanian health care system includes the public sector, private sector and... more
In the Middle East, Jordan is known for its modernized health care system, and Jordan's expenditure on health represents 7.2% of its gross domestic product. The Jordanian health care system includes the public sector, private sector and non-profit organizations (5). Jordan has remained one of the few stable countries in the Middle East despite the conflicts in the surrounding countries. Its geographical location makes Jordan an important gateway for many refugees from neighbouring countries. Jordan has a long history of dealing with refugee crises since the Arab-Israeli wars which started in 1948, the Gulf wars in 1991 and 2003 and the recent Syrian conflict since 2011 (6). According to UNHCR (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees), the number of Syrian refugees who fled the country because of armed conflict exceeds the 655 404 who are registered by the Jordanian Ministry of Interior and the 750 000 who entered Jordan before the crisis, making the number of Syrians living in Jordan over 1.4 million (4). In addition to that, there are about 13 0911 Iraqi and 634 182 Palestinian refugees (7,8) who also sought shelter in Jordan.