Nurisng education

Aim This research was conducted to determine disaster literacy status and related factors of nursing students, an important and special power in health and social construction of the future. Materials and methods The research was conducted with 454 nursing students of a nursing faculty in Türkiye. Data were collected face-to-face using personal information form and Disaster Literacy Scale in November 2023. Data were evaluated using univariate analysis for scale total score and multivariate analysis for scale subdimensions. Results It was found that the disaster literacy status of 56.8% of nursing students was inadequate/limited. It was found that among the subdimensions of the Disaster Literacy Scale, the mean score of response subdimension was highest and the mean score of recovery subdimension was lowest. Disaster literacy status was affected by nursing student's grade, their mother's education, following disaster news, experiencing loss of life in disasters and participating in disaster drills. We found that following disaster news affected mitigation subdimension score; grade, following disaster news, experiencing injuries, and experiencing loss of life in disasters affected preparedness subdimension score; being an AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority) volunteer, experiencing loss of life in disasters, and participating in disaster drills affected the response subdimension score; grade, mother's education level, being an AFAD volunteer, experiencing loss of life in disasters, disaster planning with family, and participating in disaster drills affected recovery subdimension score. Conclusion To increase the disaster literacy status of nursing students, it is recommended to create a good disaster literate nurse force by taking into account factors that affect disaster literacy status.

Aim. Strokes or cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs) are frequent causes of brain damage. Strokes typically result in weakness, hemiplegia, and impaired perception, loss of bladder and bowel control, and problems with speech and/or vision. Right now, there is a dearth of high-quality nursing care, especially in developing countries.The current review article will highlight the key elements of nursing care to stroke survivors, which can enhance their quality of life and facilitate a quick and speedy functional and motor recovery. Methods. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the following database: PubMed; EMBASE; and the Cochrane Library on studies on stroke care delivery that improved patient outcomes and access by integrating clinical nursing and evidence-based nursing care. Results. In addition to performing standard nursing duties during the acute phase of CVAs, the nursing team caring for stroke patients can also accomplish other vital tasks relative to physical rehabilitation and motor power recovery. The findings demonstrated how the clinical nursing pathway and evidence-based nursing care given to patients with stroke relate to different facets of the illness and the crucial roles that nurses can play in this domain. Conclusion. In addition to ensuring a speedy recovery and lessening the burden of the disease on the family and the community, high standards of nursing education and training would significantly improve the quality of life for patients who survived CVAs at various stages of the illness. The pertinent literature were included and critically discussed

Background: Individuals living with diabetes mellitus are at an increased risk of developing foot ulcers and cardiovascular complications or a neuropathy that may result in amputations. These complications have been shown to be already present in about 10% of diabetic patients at the time of diagnosis.Objectives: This study was carried out to determine the level of awareness and attitude to foot care among adult diabetic patients attending a university health centre (i.e. a primary care centre) and to emphasise the ever-present need for health education and promotion and early complication detection (especially of foot problems) among diabetic patients.Method: A descriptive cross-sectional, clinic-based study was carried out at the University of Ibadan Health Centre (Jaja Clinic). The study population consisted of consenting adult diabetic patients. Data were collected by the self-administration of structured questionnaires to eligible subjects and were analysed using the SPSS v.15s...

There has been a near absent practice of specialized diabetic foot care observed in health institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study assessed the practice of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers state, Nigeria before and after interventional training. A one-day hands-on training workshop on diabetic foot care, adopted from the National Institute for Healthcare Excellence (NICE), was implemented to train one hundred (100) nursing practitioners. A structured questionnaire on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly before and after the training. Practice of foot inspection, palpation, footwear assessment and assessment of patient's capacity for self-care was found to be significantly low prior to training. An improvement in practice of the different aspects of diabetic foot care among the nurses after the intervention was observed. This buttresses the need for formal training of nursing practitioners on diabetic foot care for improvement of the quality of diabetes care in Rivers State, Nigeria

Diabetic foot ulcers have led to countless amputations and reduced quality of life among individuals living with diabetes. Specialized diabetic foot care has been shown to reduce the risk of foot ulcers and amputation among diabetics. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly. The results showed that only 34 (34%) had training on diabetic foot care; and most of the nurses who had training had more than 20 years of experience. It was observed that the knowledge of diabetic foot care was significantly higher among nurses with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.0046). Nurses with less than 10 years of experience had a significantly poor knowledge of diabetic foot care. Knowledge of footwear assessment and assessing the patient's capacity for self-care was found to be significantly lower among nurses who had no training on diabetes foot care (p = 0.0001). The study shows the urgent need for frequently organized training on diabetic foot care for nursing practitioners to improve the quality of diabetes care in Rivers state, Nigeria.

Diabetic foot ulcers have led to countless amputations and reduced quality of life among individuals living with diabetes. Specialized diabetic foot care has been shown to reduce the risk of foot ulcers and amputation among diabetics. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly. The results showed that only 34 (34%) had training on diabetic foot care; and most of the nurses who had training had more than 20 years of experience. It was observed that the knowledge of diabetic foot care was significantly higher among nurses with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.0046). Nurses with less than 10 years of experience had a significantly poor knowledge of diabetic foot care. Knowledge of footwear assessment and assessing the patient's capacity for self-care was found to be significantly lower among nurses who had no training on diabetes foot care (p = 0.0001). The study shows the urgent need for frequently organized training on diabetic foot care for nursing practitioners to improve the quality of diabetes care in Rivers state, Nigeria.

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. It is one of the sixth leading causes of death in the United States. Egypt reported at least 8.6 million adults with diabetes which was the eleventh most important cause of premature mortality in Egypt. People with diabetes may develop several different foot problems as a result of nerve damage. Diabetic foot adds to economic burden due to huge expenditure on treatment, loss of productivity, frequent recurrence of the problem, and high rate of amputation. Establishing adequate knowledge and practice regarding diabetic foot care will reduce the threat of diabetic foot complications and ultimately amputation. Aim: The study determines levels of knowledge towards foot care and practices in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Setting: National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology in Cairo. Sample: About 541 patients (250 T1D and 291 T2D) was selected. Research design: Comparative descriptive exploratory design was utilized. Results: Highly significant differences were found between both groups regarding knowledge of diabetic foot care. Highly significant association was found between both groups in relation to foot care measures, no significant association between both groups as regards to levels of knowledge. A highly statistically significant association was found between the mean of knowledge scores and other variables and also with practice scores. Conclusion: Patients are aware of their disease and had desirable knowledge and poor practice of foot care. Strategies to expand a nationwide network of diabetes centers with implementation of primary prevention programs regarding foot care needed.

Diabetic foot ulcers have led to countless amputations and reduced quality of life among individuals living with diabetes. Specialized diabetic foot care has been shown to reduce the risk of foot ulcers and amputation among diabetics. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly. The results showed that only 34 (34%) had training on diabetic foot care; and most of the nurses who had training had more than 20 years of experience. It was observed that the knowledge of diabetic foot care was significantly higher among nurses with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.0046). Nurses with less than 10 years of experience had a significantly poor knowledge of diabetic foot care. Knowledge of footwear assessment and assessing the patient's capacity for self-care was found to be significantly lower among nurses who had no training on diabetes foot care (p = 0.0001). The study shows the urgent need for frequently organized training on diabetic foot care for nursing practitioners to improve the quality of diabetes care in Rivers state, Nigeria.

Diabetic foot ulcers have led to countless amputations and reduced quality of life among individuals living with diabetes. Specialized diabetic foot care has been shown to reduce the risk of foot ulcers and amputation among diabetics. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly. The results showed that only 34 (34%) had training on diabetic foot care; and most of the nurses who had training had more than 20 years of experience. It was observed that the knowledge of diabetic foot care was significantly higher among nurses with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.0046). Nurses with less than 10 y...

Diabetic foot ulcers have led to countless amputations and reduced quality of life among individuals living with diabetes. Specialized diabetic foot care has been shown to reduce the risk of foot ulcers and amputation among diabetics. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly. The results showed that only 34 (34%) had training on diabetic foot care; and most of the nurses who had training had more than 20 years of experience. It was observed that the knowledge of diabetic foot care was significantly higher among nurses with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.0046). Nurses with less than 10 y...

Diabetic foot ulcers have led to countless amputations and reduced quality of life among individuals living with diabetes. Specialized diabetic foot care has been shown to reduce the risk of foot ulcers and amputation among diabetics. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly. The results showed that only 34 (34%) had training on diabetic foot care; and most of the nurses who had training had more than 20 years of experience. It was observed that the knowledge of diabetic foot care was significantly higher among nurses with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.0046). Nurses with less than 10 y...

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. It is one of the sixth leading causes of death in the United States. Egypt reported at least 8.6 million adults with diabetes which was the eleventh most important cause of premature mortality in Egypt. People with diabetes may develop several different foot problems as a result of nerve damage. Diabetic foot adds to economic burden due to huge expenditure on treatment, loss of productivity, frequent recurrence of the problem, and high rate of amputation. Establishing adequate knowledge and practice regarding diabetic foot care will reduce the threat of diabetic foot complications and ultimately amputation. Aim: The study determines levels of knowledge towards foot care and practices in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Setting: National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology in Cairo. Sample: About 541 patients (250 T1D and 291 T2D) was selected. Research design: Comparative descriptive exploratory design was utilized. Results: Highly significant differences were found between both groups regarding knowledge of diabetic foot care. Highly significant association was found between both groups in relation to foot care measures, no significant association between both groups as regards to levels of knowledge. A highly statistically significant association was found between the mean of knowledge scores and other variables and also with practice scores. Conclusion: Patients are aware of their disease and had desirable knowledge and poor practice of foot care. Strategies to expand a nationwide network of diabetes centers with implementation of primary prevention programs regarding foot care needed.

Diabetic foot ulcers have led to countless amputations and reduced quality of life among individuals living with diabetes. Specialized diabetic foot care has been shown to reduce the risk of foot ulcers and amputation among diabetics. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly. The results showed that only 34 (34%) had training on diabetic foot care; and most of the nurses who had training had more than 20 years of experience. It was observed that the knowledge of diabetic foot care was significantly higher among nurses with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.0046). Nurses with less than 10 y...

The purpose of the study was to assess Nursing Competences in the Care of Spinal Cord Injured Patients in Accident and Emergency/Orthopedics Department UPTH. Observational research design was used, Instruments for data collection was source from the primary sources using developed Spinal Cord Injured Assessment Questionnaire, using descriptive statistical tools simple averages. The results however revealed that; Nurses competences in diagnoses and assessment shows a total means of 2.3, nursing intervention 2.30, militating factors such as physical factor shows a total mean of 3.13 and Psychological factor 3.02 in the care of SCI patients. Hypothesis H1: The emergency/orthopedic nurses at Accident and Emergency Department in UPTH are competent in the management of spinal cord injured patients. H2: There are no mitigating factors against the care of spinal cord injured patients. It was therefore Recommended that management of the UPTH, should work on the militating factors, against the nurses for effective nursing care of spinal cord injured patients. Only Emergency/Spinal/Orthopedic specialist trained nurses should be posted to accident and emergency Department of the trauma unit for effective management. The community and insurance companies should work in the welfare and rehabilitation of the patients.

Adequate knowledge and consistent practice of specialized diabetic foot care greatly improves the quality of life of diabetics. However, there has been a near absent practice of specialized diabetic foot care observed in health institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers state, Nigeria before and after interventional training. A one-day hands-on training workshop on diabetic foot care, adopted from the National Institute for Healthcare Excellence (NICE), was implemented to train one hundred (100) nursing practitioners. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly before and after the training. Knowledge of footwear assessment and assessment of patient's capacity for self-care was found to be significantly low prior to training. There was significant improvement in knowledge of the different aspects of diabetic foot care among the nurses after the intervention. This buttresses the need for formal training of nursing practitioners on diabetic foot care for improvement of the quality of diabetes care in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Diabetic foot ulcers have led to countless amputations and reduced quality of life among individuals living with diabetes. Specialized diabetic foot care has been shown to reduce the risk of foot ulcers and amputation among diabetics. The study assessed the knowledge of diabetic foot care among 100 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State Hospitals Management Board Hospitals (which include General Hospitals from all the local government areas) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire containing questions on different aspects of diabetic foot care was interviewer-administered to the nurses and scored accordingly. The results showed that only 34 (34%) had training on diabetic foot care; and most of the nurses who had training had more than 20 years of experience. It was observed that the knowledge of diabetic foot care was significantly higher among nurses with more than 10 years of experience (p = 0.0046). Nurses with less than 10 years of experience had a significantly poor knowledge of diabetic foot care. Knowledge of footwear assessment and assessing the patient's capacity for self-care was found to be significantly lower among nurses who had no training on diabetes foot care (p = 0.0001). The study shows the urgent need for frequently organized training on diabetic foot care for nursing practitioners to improve the quality of diabetes care in Rivers state, Nigeria.

Floods are the most common natural disaster and the highest fatality rate among the natural disaster around the world. The health impacts of floods are wide ranging, and depend on many factors. The physical and mental health may be affected during and after flooding. With that, it is important to be aware that the impact on health due to floods and there is needed to implement a comprehensive management in preparedness, response and recovery phase of flood disaster management to reduce the adverse effects of floods as well as for the effectiveness of public health intervention. The purpose of this paper was to illustrate the health impacts of floods and to explore the hidden dangers and challenges during and aftermath of flood disaster. The reviewed literature for this paper was based on the related data sources of floods, flooding, disasters, extreme events, health impacts, floods and health, health impacts of flood in PubMed, Google scholar and research gate within fifteen years. In this paper, the health impacts due to flooding from different dimensions such as impacts of physical health and mental health have been discussed and then explored the hidden dangers and challenges during and aftermath of the flood disaster. During the flood and its aftermath, there are also threats to an individual's health and safety. It is strongly suggested that enhanced public health planning and interventions could focus on the precise practices and mechanisms that intersect to produce anxiety, stress, and their amelioration at individual and community levels.