REVIEW ARTICLE | Aug. 11, 2023
Building a Stronger Future: Empowering Nurses to Design Modules for Integrated Curriculum in Nursing Education
Saira Manzoor, Yasmeen Saggu
Page no 247-248 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjnhc.2023.v06i08.001
Background: The successful implementation of an integrated curriculum in nursing education has been hindered by challenges, primarily faculty resistance due to a lack of familiarity and expertise in integrated module designing. To address this crucial issue, it is essential to empower nurse educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to embrace and implement an integrated curriculum effectively. This project aimed to enhance participants' knowledge of integrated module designing in nursing education through a training workshop. Methodology and Findings: A pre-experimental single-group pretest-posttest design was employed to assess the participants' knowledge before and after the training workshop. The study involved thirty nurse educators from various cities in Pakistan. The effectiveness of the training workshop regarding integrated module designing was evaluated using the paired t-test, revealing a significant difference with a p-value of 0.001. The results indicate that the participants' knowledge increased significantly after attending the workshop. Recommendation: To further reinforce the integration of different subject areas, it is suggested that nursing colleges organize follow-up workshops for facilitating the successful implementation of an integrated curriculum in nursing education.
A major problem for adolescent girls is malnutrition and anaemia. Inadequate nutrition during adolescence has the potential to have a serious negative influence on the reproductive years and beyond. The likelihood that Indian girls would acquire anaemia is doubled since they typically marry and have children before their growth spurt is complete (Chatterjee, 2008). Because of its high nitrate concentration and beta carotene content (19690 mcg/100g), beetroot juice with jaggery aids in the mobilisation of stored iron and increases haemoglobin levels in anaemic people. With its potential to stabilise blood pressure, beetroot juice is used to treat anxiety. In persons with diabetes, it is believed to improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, and improve athletic performance. Because beetroot juice has a diuretic effect and is occasionally combined with Amla juice, eating beets is recommended in cases of gonorrhoea. Heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are all decreased by beetroot juice. Jaggery's high iron and folate content assists adolescent girls with a number of menstruation issues, including easing stomach pain during periods and preventing anaemia by maintaining a proper volume of blood cells. Increased blood counts, better circulation, and a rise in the capacity of erythrocytes to carry oxygen are all results of beetroot juice's assistance in the absorption of iron.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 19, 2023
Nurses’ Generational Differences Related to the Workplace and Leadership
Abdulrahman Saad Alzuman, Omar Alzouman
Page no 252-271 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjnhc.2023.v06i08.003
Background: Nurses form a professional major group among healthcare providers. Within recent years, providing a system of healthcare delivery that is of high-quality has been a considerable challenge. To reach that level of quality, an efficient level of job satisfaction among the nurses must be fulfilled. Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare nurses at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in terms of gender, age, and level of education in order to determine how these factors influenced the nurses' views of the workplace-related dimensions, nursing productivity, and the leadership practices of their managers. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study. Between July 1, 2022 and February 28, 2023, researchers at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, gathered the necessary data. Socio-demographic variables such as gender, education level, age, and employment status were gathered via a self-administered anonymous computerised questionnaire. The second section of the survey was the 28-item McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale, which was broken down into 8 categories. The SPSS 24 program was used to examine the data. Results: Of the total respondents, 82% were females mostly within the middle age category between 26-41 years old, with the majority of the participants (N=84) belonging to Generation Z and A. Furthermore, there were no significant associations detected regarding educational level. On the other hand, there was a significant association between gender and control and responsibility and a significant association between age and scheduling. Also, there was significant association between work schedule and interaction opportunities. Conclusion: This research has significance for the hospital management and nurse educators as well as managers, prompting them to reconsider their management competences in order to establish effective techniques for managing a multigenerational workforce.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 23, 2023
The Effectiveness of Emergency Triage Systems: A Systematic Review
Ali M. Al Yasin, Dr. Mohsen Alyaseen, Dr. Salman Alyaseen
Page no 272-282 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjnhc.2023.v06i08.004
Triage is the first process of assessment and prioritization of all patients who present to emergency departments (EDs) into categories according to their condition and level of urgency. In this study, a systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness of triage systems was conducted in Saudi Arabia. Following PRISMA guidelines, six large databases were searched for relevant articles published between 2003 and 2023. Three authors reviewed the titles, abstracts, and full texts. The databases were searched using the following keywords: triage systems, CTAS, emergency department overcrowding, non-urgent or inappropriate visits to the ED, ED overutilization, and triage and ED overcrowding in the Middle East. A total of 1,051 articles were identified, of which 245 met our inclusion criteria. From the findings of these studies, in relation to the factors that reduce triage efficacy in the Middle East and specifically in Saudi Arabia, it can be argued that there is a need for more studies and solutions to address these issues. Patients are in need of health education, and alternative solutions must be considered to address the high percentage of non-urgent visits to the ED. Emergency department triage is the first screening step that sorts patients in emergency situations by categorizing their urgency levels to prioritize patients for evaluation and treatment. Because the ED is an integral hospital department and a complicated, fast-paced environment, ED healthcare services have evolved to be delivered through effective triage systems to reduce waiting times and overcrowding.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Aug. 24, 2023
Pattern of Breastfeeding Adopted By Working Class Nursing Mothers in South-South Nigeria
Gbaranor, K. B, Amadi N. I, Dickson, I. C, Agala V. R, Imarhiagbe, O. C, Sokolo J. E. E, Owen T. P, Austin-Asomeji, I, Kinako, S. E, Ile V. I, Oluoha, R. U, Asikimabo-Ofori, S. L, Dimkpa C.R
Page no 283-287 |
DOI: 10.36348/sjnhc.2023.v06i08.005
Breastfeeding is one of the important and natural mode of feeding a child and it should be encouraged in every society irrespective of your occupational status. Every woman owes a duty to breastfed their child to ensure a healthy living. This study is to ascertain the Pattern of Breastfeeding Adopted by Working Class Nursing Mothers in South-South Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study involving 320 working class nursing mothers who were within the age of 18 to 47 years. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to participants. Each participant had one questionnaire to fill appropriately and independently after instructions were given to them by the Research Assistants. The study lasted for a period of 6 months. The research findings revealed that 20(6.30%) were within 18-22 years, 40(12.50%) were within 23-27years, 50(15.60%) were within 28-32 years, 120(37.60%) were within 33-37 years, 60(18.80%) were within 38-42 years while 30(9.40%) were within 43-47 years. The study also revealed the educational status of the participants which shows that 50(15.60%) had primary level of education, 80(25.00%) had secondary level of education, while 190(59.40%) had tertiary level of education respectively. The occupational distribution of the respondents shows that 80(25.00%) were farmers, 100(31.30%) were business women, and 140(43.80%) were civil servants. 300(93.80%) of the participants were nursing mothers whereas 20(6.30%) were not nursing mothers. 300(93.8%) of the participants agreed that they are aware of exclusive breastfeeding and 20(6.3%) said no awareness. The findings also revealed that 250(78.10%) of the participants do not breastfed their child / children while 70(21.90%) agreed that they do. 20(6.30%) of the respondents agreed that they carried out exclusive breastfeeding and 300(93.80%) did not. 280(87.50%) of the participants who are working class women said they preferred non-breastfeeding methods of child’s nutrition.