Introduction: This study aimed to explore DCNs’ perceived knowledge acquisition in older adult patients with dementia in acute-care hospitals. Methods: The study used qualitative methods, with 14 Japanese DCNs involved in the snowball sampling method. Face-to-face interviews were conducted between June and December 2016 by the principal investigator. A qualitative content analysis was use…
Introduction: This study aimed to explore lived experiences as evidence-based in developing health services for hypertensive older adults living alone. Methods: This study employed a qualitative phenomenological approach, with in-depth and semi-structured interviews of hypertensive older adults living alone in Kendari City Southeast Sulawesi. Purposive sampling was utilized. 15 participating…
Introduction: This study aimed to identify caregiver experiences encountered by parents of children with physical and intellectual disabilities. Methods: The study used a systematic review method with the guidelines of Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research (ENTREQ) and PRISMA 2020. The review focused on parents caring for children with physical and intelle…
Introduction: Withdrawing life-sustaining measures involves complex legal and ethical considerations, and few healthcare providers have received specialized training in this area. This study explored critical care nurses' perceptions of withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological design was used, a purposive sample of 15 individuals of both sexes for nurses…
Background: The incidence of diabetes mellitus continues to rise steadily over the years, contributing to a significant increase in the risk of developing eye-related complications. The escalating burden of vision-related complications urge the early prevention measures for type 2 diabetes mellitus population. Purpose: Explore factors influencing the understanding of diabetic retinopathy amo…
Background: Managing dietary and fluid intake for hemodialysis patients is crucial, but it is also challenging. Non-compliance to diet and fluid intake restriction may increase a patient’s morbidity and mortality. Exploring the experiences of hemodialysis patients who successfully manage those regimens may provide new insight to develop more effective strategies. Purpose: The study aimed t…
Background: The Government of Indonesia has provided a Chronic Disease Management Program, better known as PROLANIS, to reduce the incidence of hypertension; however, the prevalence of hypertension remains high in the community, especially in Belitung, Indonesia, which warrants further investigation. One of the strategies to decrease the number of hypertensions is by addressing barriers and cha…
Background: Reporting patient safety incidents is important to improve patient safety and quality of care. Barriers to report patient safety incidents in nursing may occur due to lack of knowledge and unscheduled as well as low reporting rates. Unfortunately, nurses’ experiences in reporting patient safety incidents have not been comprehensively reviewed. Purpose: The purpose of this study w…
Background: Fluid management can reduce mortality, severe comorbidities, and debilitating symptoms in patients on hemodialysis. Therefore, a restricted fluid intake plan is crucial for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Little evidence has been found to date on exploring the experience in fluid management of CKD patients in Indonesia. Purpose: This study aimed to explore the fluid man…
Background: Nurse lecturers play a vital role in producing professional and competent nurses through teaching and practicing in universities. It is challenging for clinical nurse experts to adapt to being nurse lecturers in the university for local development. Exploring this transitional experience is essential to learn how nurses adapt themselves to their new roles. Purpose: This study aim…