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Alshamlani YA, Alanazi NH, Alhamidi SA, Alanazi RA, Alenezi A, Adalin NM, Alyousef SM, Tumala RB. Predictors of Leadership Competencies Among Nurse Executives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. J Healthc Leadersh 2024; 16:105-119. [PMID: 38476218 PMCID: PMC10927370 DOI: 10.2147/jhl.s444890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Background Awareness and development of nurse executives' leadership competencies has been considered a key strategy for the success of healthcare organizations. However, only a few studies about nurse executives' leadership competencies are available in the literature, and no study has been conducted about the topic within Saudi Arabian context. The aim of this study was to assess the leadership competencies of nurse executives and the predictors of these competencies. Methods This quantitative study used a descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational design. The study recruited a total convenience sample of 136 nurse executives who voluntarily consented to participate. The respondents self-rated the online survey, "Leadership Competency Assessment Tool: Self-Assessment." Data collection was conducted between September 2022 and November 2022. Test of correlation and multiple regression analyses were conducted. Results The overall mean score of nurse executives' leadership competencies was 3.38 out of 5.0, which was below the level of having excellent leadership competencies. Four dimensions had mean scores below the level of having excellent leadership competencies, namely, communication and relationship building (3.48), knowledge of the healthcare environment (3.29), leadership (3.45), and business skills (3.15), while nurse executives had excellent leadership competencies only in the professionalism dimension (3.51). Age (p=0.04), highest educational attainment (p=0.01), current role (p<0.01) and length of experience (p=0.02) as nurse executive, monthly salary (p=0.03), nationality (p=0.04), and having seminars/trainings in leadership and management (p=0.01) were considered predictors of the leadership competencies of nurse executives. Conclusion Nurse executives reported a low level of leadership competencies, thus implying necessary actions for improvement. There were personal factors that influenced the level of nurse executives' leadership competencies. To achieve quality outcomes and maintain a high level of nursing care in hospital organizations, these findings must be considered in planning strategies related to the improvement of the leadership competencies of nurse executives.
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- Yousef A Alshamlani
- Nursing Department, King Saud University Medical City, Diriyah, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, King Saud University Medical City, Diriyah, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Diriyah, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Ashehry AS, Inocian EP, Alharbi HA, Alanazi NH, Adalin NM, Carsula RP, Tumala RB. Professional Values and Self-Reported Clinical Competence of Acute Care Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 13:2697-2708. [PMID: 37998076 PMCID: PMC10670218 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13110186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Professional values are the foundation of nursing practice. Current research evidence on the influence of professional values on clinical competence among acute care nurses in the clinical area is lacking. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the professional values and self-reported clinical competence among acute care nurses. METHODS This quantitative study used a cross-sectional, correlational design. A convenience sample of 403 nurses was recruited to answer the survey utilizing the Nurses Professional Values Scale-3 and the Nurse Competence Scale. The Pearson correlation coefficient was computed to test the relationship between study variables, and a stepwise multiple regression analysis was then performed to investigate the predictors of nurses' professional values and clinical competence. RESULTS The professional value of "caring" received the highest mean score, followed by "professionalism", while the factor "activism" was rated the lowest. Education was a significant predictor of all three factors of professional values. For clinical competence, "managing situations" was rated as the highest dimension, while "ensuring quality" was rated as the lowest. Moderate positive correlations were revealed between the three factors of professional values and all dimensions of nurses' clinical competence. Area of practice and "activism" were the only significant predictors of the nurses' clinical competence. CONCLUSIONS Nurses perceived all three factors of professional values with high importance in influencing their clinical competence. These findings can contribute to the development of educational interventions to improve and sustain professional values and clinical competence among acute care nurses.
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- Abdualrahman S. Ashehry
- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (N.H.A.); (R.P.C.); (R.B.T.)
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- Nursing Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia; (E.P.I.); (N.M.A.)
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (N.H.A.); (R.P.C.); (R.B.T.)
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (N.H.A.); (R.P.C.); (R.B.T.)
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- Nursing Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia; (E.P.I.); (N.M.A.)
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (N.H.A.); (R.P.C.); (R.B.T.)
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (N.H.A.); (R.P.C.); (R.B.T.)
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Alshehry AS, Cruz JP, Alquwez N, Alsharari AF, Tork HMM, Almazan JU, Alshammari F, Alabdulaziz H, Alsolami F, Tumala RB, Al Thobaity A, Alqahtani FM, Balay‐Odao E. Predictors of nursing students' intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination: A multi-university study in Saudi Arabia. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:446-457. [PMID: 34363635 PMCID: PMC8446957 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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AIMS This study examined the predictors of student nurses' intention to vaccinate against COVID-19. We measured the nursing students' risk perceptions, anxiety, fears and beliefs on COVID-19 vaccine; attitudes towards it and vaccine literacy (VL). DESIGN This study is a multi-university study utilizing the quantitative, cross-sectional and predictive approach. METHODS Using convenience sampling (n = 1170), we surveyed 10 Saudi universities from November 26, 2020, to December 31, 2020. Forward stepwise multinomial logistic regression was performed in identifying the factors predicting student nurses' intention to vaccinate against COVID-19. RESULTS The overall mean in the risk perception, anxiety and fear was 9.59 (SD = 2.82, possible range = 1-15), 3.95 (SD = 4.77, possible range = 0-20) and 18.17 (SD = 6.65, possible range = 7-35) respectively. They also reported a mean of 29.90 (SD = 6.56, possible range = 8-40) on COVID-19 belief. COVID-19 positive and negative attitudes mean score was 3.64 (SD = 0.92) and 2.72 (SD = 0.90) in a 1-4 range of scores respectively. The functional and interactive-critical COVID-19 VL of the students were at moderate levels. More than half of the respondents (55.9%) intended to be vaccinated against COVID-19, 17.6% did not intend to do so and 26.5% were unsure. High-risk perceptions, low levels of COVID-19 anxiety, positive beliefs and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine, and high levels of interactive-critical COVID-19 VL were significant predictors of student nurses' intentions to vaccinate against COVID-19. CONCLUSION Policymakers could consider the factors identified in this study and why the students did not intend to receive the vaccine in planning a nationwide vaccination program. The colleges of nursing could also utilize the findings in developing educational programs that aim to improve VL and beliefs and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine.
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- Nursing DepartmentCollege of Applied Medical SciencesShaqra UniversityAl DawadmiSaudi Arabia
- Department of MedicineSchool of MedicineNazarbayev UniversityNur‐SultanKazakhstan
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- Nursing DepartmentCollege of Applied Medical SciencesShaqra UniversityAl DawadmiSaudi Arabia
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- Maternal and Child Nursing DepartmentCollege of NursingQassim UniversityQassimSaudi Arabia
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- Department of MedicineSchool of MedicineNazarbayev UniversityNur‐SultanKazakhstan
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- Medical Surgical DepartmentCollege of NursingKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Nursing DepartmentCollege of Applied Medical SciencesShaqra UniversityAl DawadmiSaudi Arabia
- School of Advance StudiesSaint Louis UniversityBaguio CityPhilippines
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Alrabae YMA, Aboshaiqah AE, Tumala RB. The association between self-reported workload and perceptions of patient safety culture: A study of intensive care unit nurses. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:1003-1017. [PMID: 33434355 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the association between workload and patient safety culture (PSC) among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. BACKGROUND ICU nurses play a vital role in promoting patient safety and are essential indicators in any healthcare system including ICUs. Research studies focusing on the relationship between nursing workload and PSC among ICU nurses are limited. DESIGN Descriptive correlational design. METHODS The study participants involved 380 ICU nurses at two hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between February 2019-April 2019 and were analysed using SPSS v.22 statistical software. This study was guided by the STROBE checklist. RESULTS The results showed that ICU nurses have high positive perceptions in the following PSC subscales: teamwork within units, organisational learning-continuous improvement, frequency of events reported, feedback and communication about error, management support for patient safety, teamwork across units, supervisor/manager expectations and actions promoting patient safety, handoffs and transitions, nonpunitive response to errors, staffing and overall perceptions of patient safety. However, the participants collectively considered the overall grade on patient safety as poor. The participants had high mean scores in physical demand, effort, mental demand and overall workload. A statistically significant variability existed in the mean scores of the PSC subscales and workload of ICU nurses. The overall workload was significantly and negatively associated with the PSC perceptions of ICU nurses. CONCLUSION The ICU nurses experienced high overall workload, physical demand, effort and mental demand which influenced the poor grade of their overall perceived PSC. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Identifying differences and associations with the perceptions of ICU nurses regarding workload and PSC is important because such perceptions may affect their delivery of nursing care. Hospital and nursing administrators must use the study results to find strategies that address workload issues and enhance patient safety.
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Albaqawi HM, Alquwez N, Balay-Odao E, Bajet JB, Alabdulaziz H, Alsolami F, Tumala RB, Alsharari AF, Tork HMM, Felemban EM, Cruz JP. Nursing Students' Perceptions, Knowledge, and Preventive Behaviors Toward COVID-19: A Multi-University Study. Front Public Health 2020; 8:573390. [PMID: 33425830 PMCID: PMC7786242 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.573390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Knowledge, perception, and preventive behavior should be considered in the planning of effective educational interventions for the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and in increasing awareness about the health risks brought about by this disease. This research aimed to assess knowledge, perceptions, and preventive behavior toward the COVID-19 infection among student nurses. Methods: The study has quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. A convenience sample of 1,226 student nurses from seven universities in Saudi Arabia was surveyed from March 22 to April 4, 2020. A four-part online survey on demographic characteristics, perceptions, knowledge, and preventive behavior of Saudi student nurses was carried out. Results: Nearly all students were aware of the outbreak (99.2%), and most of them received information on COVID-19 primarily from social media (71.0%). Over three-fourths of the students were confident that the government (89.1%) and Ministry of Health (MOH) (86.5%) were doing a good job responding to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The overall average score in the knowledge questionnaire was 9.85 (SD = 1.62, range = 0–12), which is equivalent to 82.1%. The majority of the students always performed most of the preventive behavior identified in the survey, except “washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 s after blowing my nose, coughing, or sneezing” (39.2%) and “daily cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces” (41.6%). Being female, being in the fourth year, and gaining good perceived knowledge were associated with high actual COVID-19 knowledge. University, gender, age, academic level, and perceived COVID-19 knowledge were the associated factors. Conclusions: The findings of this study have provided baseline information on the current state of Saudi nursing students' perceptions, knowledge, and preventive behavior toward COVID-19 as the crisis is happening. The findings revealed some areas that should be focused on by nursing education, as well as health agencies, to ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and correct preventive behavior.
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakakah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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Alshehry AS, Cruz JP, Bashtawi MA, Almutairi KO, Tumala RB. Nursing Students' Knowledge, Competence and Attitudes towards Vital Signs Monitoring during Clinical Practice. J Clin Nurs 2020; 30:664-675. [PMID: 33259648 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE This study assessed the perceived knowledge and competence, and the attitude of Saudi nursing students towards vital signs monitoring for detecting patient deterioration during clinical rotation. It also examined the predictors of students' attitudes. BACKGROUND One of the most important uses of vital signs monitoring is the early detection of deterioration. Vital signs monitoring is one of the most frequently assigned tasks to students during clinical rotation. However, the attitudes of nursing students towards vital signs monitoring for detecting clinical deterioration remain unexplored. DESIGN Quantitative, cross-sectional design. METHOD A convenience sample of 529 baccalaureate nursing students in two universities in Saudi Arabia was surveyed using the V-scale from October 2019-December 2019. A multivariate multiple regression was implemented to examine the multivariate effect of the predictor variables on the five subscales of the V-scale. This study adhered to the STROBE checklist. RESULTS The overall attitudes of the students towards VS monitoring can be interpreted as poor to modest. The highest mean was reported in the subscale 'communication'. The subscales 'workload', 'key indicators' and 'technology' received low mean scores. The university, age, gender, academic year level and perceived knowledge had significant multivariate effects on the five subscales of the V-scale. CONCLUSIONS The Saudi nursing students had poor attitudes towards vital signs monitoring, specifically towards the use of technology in vital signs monitoring, the workload associated with vital signs monitoring and vital signs as key indicators of patient deterioration. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The findings reveal the need to improve the curricular content and training of nursing students regarding vital signs and the physiological indicators of clinical deterioration. This study also identified areas that require improvement to ensure positive attitudes among students.
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical-Surgical Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Zamel ON, Inocian EP, Alshehry AS, Tumala RB, Patalagsa JG, Alsaleh KA. Quality of Life Among Breast and Colon Cancer Patients Before and After First-Cycle Chemotherapy. J Holist Nurs 2020; 39:116-125. [PMID: 32921255 DOI: 10.1177/0898010120958859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare the functioning, symptoms, and quality of life (QoL) of patients with breast or colon cancer before and after their first-cycle (FC) chemotherapy. DESIGN One-group pretest/posttest design. METHOD The study utilized the standardized Arabic-translated Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 3 from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer in measuring the functioning, symptoms, and QoL of 120 Saudi patients diagnosed with breast or colon cancer. Dependent t test was used in analyzing the presence of significant differences in mean scores before and after chemotherapy with periods ranging from 14 days to 21 days following the treatment protocol. RESULTS The findings revealed significant differences in the functioning, symptoms, and QoL among patients with breast or colon cancer before and after FC chemotherapy (p < .001). Baseline scores showed higher physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning; lesser symptoms; lower financial difficulties; and better overall global health status compared to post-FC chemotherapy. CONCLUSION Assessing the QoL of patients with breast or colon cancer undergoing FC chemotherapy is essential to establish a holistic care plan in supporting and alleviating the unfavorable effects of chemotherapy and implement patient-centered interventions that aid in the enhancement of their overall QoL.
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Tumala RB, Almazan J, Alabdulaziz H, Felemban EM, Alsolami F, Alquwez N, Alshammari F, Tork HMM, Cruz JP. Assessment of nursing students perceptions of their training hospital's infection prevention climate: A multi-university study in Saudi Arabia. Nurse Educ Today 2019; 81:72-77. [PMID: 31330405 PMCID: PMC7131737 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The risk of acquiring and spreading infection must be minimized in nursing students because they are exposed to healthcare-associated infections during clinical training. To achieve this goal, students should be knowledgeable and competent in infection control practice before proceeding to their training hospitals. OBJECTIVES This study assessed the nursing students' perception of the infection prevention climate in training hospitals in Saudi Arabia. It also examined the predictors of the students' perceptions. DESIGN A quantitative, cross-sectional design was used. METHODS This investigation was part of a large study conducted in six Saudi universities. A total of 829 Saudi nursing students were included in this study. Data were collected using the Leading Culture of Quality in Infection Prevention scale and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Ethical approval was obtained from the King Saud University, and permission was given by the administration of each participating university. RESULTS The overall perception of nursing students indicated a modest infection prevention climate. Prioritization of quality and improvement orientation was rated as the highest dimensions, whereas psychological safety and supportive environment were the lowest. The nursing students in University F had the poorest perceptions among the six universities. The predictors of nursing student perception of their training hospitals' infection prevention climates were the university where they studied, their age, and participation in infection prevention seminars. CONCLUSIONS This article describes nursing students' perception of the infection prevention climate of their training hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Results may provide a unique theoretical underpinning on the perception and factors that effect an infection prevention climate. Thereby, previous knowledge and literature may be expanded. Results can be used as a guide in establishing clinical policies in efforts toward improving the infection prevention climate.
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- Regie B Tumala
- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Nursing Department, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Nursing Education, College of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan City, Kazakhstan
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- Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawdmi, Saudi Arabia.
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- College of Nursing, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawdmi, Saudi Arabia.
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Tumala RB, Alshehri AS. Perceptions of Competence About Evidence-Based Practice Among Saudi Baccalaureate Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Nurs Sci Q 2019; 32:101-105. [DOI: 10.1177/0894318419826297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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For more than 30 years, research utilization has been described in the literature, which predated the heightened interest and demand for using best research evidence in nursing practice. Fernandez, Tran, Ramjan, Ho, and Gill identified evidence-based practice (EBP) as a methodical approach for using the best research evidence when making clinical judgments, together with patient preference and clinical experience. Furthermore, EBP was defined as the use of evidence-based knowledge in the clinical situations, and its usage should be one of the most important educational objectives in nursing education as well as one of the important skills for registered nurses worldwide. In nursing education, students must be taught to appreciate the importance of utilizing best evidence in their nursing practice, especially during their clinical time in the healthcare setting. It is hoped that if they appreciate EBP that when they become nurses, they will play an important role in the decision-making related to patient care, along with other medical and allied health professionals.
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Alquwez N, Cruz JP, Alshammari F, Felemban EM, Almazan JU, Tumala RB, Alabdulaziz HM, Alsolami F, Silang JPBT, Tork HMM. A multi-university assessment of patient safety competence during clinical training among baccalaureate nursing students: A cross-sectional study. J Clin Nurs 2019; 28:1771-1781. [PMID: 30667103 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To assess the perceived patient safety competence during clinical training of Saudi nursing students. BACKGROUND Ensuring safety in healthcare settings requires improvements in the educational and clinical practice of professionals. Experts stressed that shared patient safety culture must be of primary importance; they also emphasised the resolute need for theoretically driven research approaches for patient safety competence in healthcare organisations and educational institutions. DESIGN Descriptive, cross-sectional design. METHODS This study was conducted in six government universities in Saudi Arabia. A sample of 829 nursing students was surveyed using the health professional education in patient safety survey. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The study adhered to the STROBE guideline for cross-sectional studies (See Supporting Information Appendix S1). RESULTS The percentage of agreement on the items of the health professional education in patient safety survey ranged from 61.5%-76.5%. The dimension "understanding human and environmental factors" received the highest perceived competence, whereas the dimension "working in teams" received the lowest competence. Significant differences in students' patient safety competence from different universities were reported. Male students perceived their competence in "working in teams" higher than the female students. Students in their internship year had significantly higher levels of competence in all the six dimensions of the health professional education in patient safety survey than students in the third- and fourth-year levels. CONCLUSIONS Saudi nursing students have positive perceptions towards their patient safety competencies. Significant differences were found in the patient safety competence of nursing students between universities, gender and year of study. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The results provide valuable insights and guidance for improving the patient safety competence of nursing students. The findings can be used to guide the creation of policies and interventions that may ensure the continuous development of patient safety competence of nursing students as they navigate the clinical area.
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- Nahed Alquwez
- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawdmi, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawdmi, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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Almutairi KM, Alonazi WB, Vinluan JM, Almigbal TH, Batais MA, Alodhayani AA, Alsadhan N, Tumala RB, Moussa M, Aboshaiqah AE, Alhoqail RI. Health promoting lifestyle of university students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional assessment. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:1093. [PMID: 30185167 PMCID: PMC6126031 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5999-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background College is a critical time where students are more prone to engage in risky health behaviors known to negatively affect well-being, such as physical inactivity, stress, and poor dietary habits. A health promoting lifestyle is an important determinant of health status and is recognized as a major factor for the maintenance and improvement of health. This study was designed to assess the health-promoting lifestyle of students in health colleges and non-health colleges in Saudi Arabia. Methods A total of 1656 students participated in this descriptive cross-sectional study. Data gathering was conducted from November 2016 to February 2017 at King Saud University. Participating students completed a self-reported questionnaire that included questions regarding their demographic characteristics and their health-promoting behaviors. Results The majority of participants were females (70.4%), 20% of the participants were overweight and 11.3%, were obese. The analysis showed that there was a significant difference between health colleges and non-health colleges with regards to the factor of health responsibility. Students at both schools were found to have an inadequate level of adherence to recommendations regarding physical activity and healthy eating habits. The analysis also found that majority of the students in both colleges do not attend educational programs on health care. The model shows that gender, type of college, year in school, and family structure were significant predictors of the health lifestyle of students in Saudi Arabia. Conclusion The results of the current study indicate that university students are leading unhealthy lives, where the majority of them have unhealthy eating habits and poor physical activity level. Universities are ideal settings for implementing health promotion programs. Therefore, planning and implementing programs to motivate students to be more responsible for their own health, to engage more in physical activity, and to practice healthy eating habits and other forms of wellness are of paramount importance.
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- Khalid M Almutairi
- Department of Community Health Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Business Administration King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Health Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Health Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Aboshaiqah AE, Tumala RB, Almutairi AF, Atallah M. ENHANCING CULTURALLY COMPETENT NURSING CARE IN SAUDI ARABIA. J Cult Divers 2018; 24:20-26. [PMID: 30005515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study examined the cultural competence of expatriate nurses using self-reported individual assessment tool, and evaluated if there was an improvement after the educational training provided by nurse educators. Utilizing the Individual Assessment of Cultural Competence tool, questionnaires were administered to nurses (n=584) before the educational training and six months thereafter. A response rate of 90% was obtained. The data revealed that there was no significant difference between pre-test mean score and post-test mean score, (p-value=0.488). However, nurses' self-reported cultural competence was improved, (mean post-test gain = 0.020). Nurses'cultural competence was enhanced through the designed educational training program.
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Aboshaiqah AE, Tumala RB, Patalagsa JG, Al-Khaibary AA, Fozan HA, Ben JP. Perceptions of confidence among Saudi nursing interns during internship program: a cross-sectional study. Ann Saudi Med 2018; 38:288-298. [PMID: 30078028 PMCID: PMC6086676 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2018.288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Saudi nursing students are trained in theoretical and clinical nursing competencies for four years before transition to newly graduated nurses through a one-year internship program. The transition period is crucial as nursing students have low confidence without adequate clinical experience. OBJECTIVES Validate and culturally adapt the Arabic version of the Self-Efficacy for Clinical Evaluation Scale (SECS) and explore nursing interns perceived confidence (self-efficacy). DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING Four public tertiary training hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHODS A survey was conducted among nursing interns. Validity, reliability, and the cultural relevance of the Arabic-translated instrument was determined. Tests for differences and correlations were undertaken. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Perceived self-efficacy and impor.tance of learning objectives. SAMPLE SIZE 300 Saudi nursing interns. RESULTS The Arabic version of SECS was successfully adapted cross-culturally and was valid. Reliability tests showed Cronbach's a=.95 for confidence and Cronbach's a=0.96 for the importance subscales. The overall mean (SD) for perceived confidence and importance of clinical evaluation were 3.7 (0.9) and 4.1 (0.8), respectively. Gender (P less than .001), length of internship (P=.009), and training hospital (P less than .001) were significantly correlated and had a medium effect size with perceived self-efficacy. CONCLUSION Gaining knowledge that the gender, length of intern.ship and area of training affect the perceptions of the Saudi nursing interns towards self-efficacy can help preceptors formulate better strategies in developing nursing intern competence and gaining self-efficacy as they move from the academic to clinical nursing practice. The knowledge gathered in this study should be beneficial to nursing administrators, faculty, and mentors/preceptors. LIMITATIONS Results may not be generalizable due to the limitations in the setting and there are other factors not included in the study that may have explained variances in perceived self-efficacy. CONFLICT OF INTEREST None.
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- Ahmad E Aboshaiqah
- Ahmad E. Aboshaiqah RN, PhD, Associate Professor, College of Nursing,, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421,, Saudi Arabia, T: +966 50 315 4993, , ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9763-2658
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Almutairi KM, Alodhayani AA, Moussa M, Aboshaiqah AE, Tumala RB, Vinluan JM. Ebola outbreak preparedness and preventive measures among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia. J Infect Dev Ctries 2016; 10:829-36. [PMID: 27580328 DOI: 10.3855/jidc.6941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2015] [Revised: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION As medical professionals on the front lines in the outbreaks of infectious disease like Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), healthcare providers must have sufficient knowledge, skills, and best practices to protect themselves and the public from the disease. The purpose of this study is to identify the level of awareness, attitudes and practices among healthcare workers in relation to precautionary measures to EVD. METHODOLOGY A total of 177 physicians and 545 nurses participated in a descriptive cross-sectional study from a tertiary government hospital in Saudi Arabia. All subjects answered a self-administered questionnaire focusing on their level of awareness, concerns, and clinical practice related to EVD. RESULTS Majority of the participants were knowledgeable about the etiology, mode of transmission, signs and symptoms, and treatment of EVD. All of the participants had high levels of concern about EVD (p=0.001) and about the implementation of strict standard infection control precautionary measures. The study found that greater infection control measures were taken by the participants including frequent hand washing, use of personal protective equipment, and avoiding normal activities such as going to work, school, travel, etc. if fever symptoms appear. CONCLUSION A combination of evidence based knowledge about EVD and high levels of concern of healthcare providers in relation to precautionary measures to EVD are the main factors leading to strict compliance with the infection control measures recommended in this study. Additionally, healthcare providers must be trained in infection control and adhere to the universal infection control standard guidelines to facilitate prevention and precaution.
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