Asian Nursing Research

Health Literacy in Fall-Prevention Strategy: A Scoping Review
Park Y, Kim SR, Seo HJ and Cho J
Although the significance of health literacy (HL) in fall-prevention strategies is growing, limited knowledge is available regarding the relationship, impact, and role of HL in falls. This scoping review aimed to explore and synthesize the current evidence regarding the role of HL in enhancing fall prevention in hospital and community settings.
Poor Nutritional Status Predicts Mortality in Patients with Acute Heart Failure Admitted to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Lee JE and Hwang SY
This study aims to identify factors predicting mortality, including nutritional status, in AHF patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit and to explore the implications of accurate early nutritional assessment.
Factors associated with habitual drug use among adolescents: A secondary data analysis
Kim DH and Kim Y
Drug use during adolescence can have lasting health consequences, and understanding the factors that contribute to drug use is essential for effective prevention. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing habitual drug use among South Korean adolescents. It employed Bronfenbrenner's ecological model to examine personal, familial, school-related, and social factors.
Predictors of nurses' intention to stay: Examining the Impact of Healthcare Policy Involvement
Al Yahyaei A, Al Kindi Z, Al Sabei S and Al Jabri W
This study explores the relationship between nurses' active involvement in healthcare policy development and their intention to stay in their current roles. It aims to assess how this involvement in healthcare policy activities influences their intention to stay in their current.
Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of Supportive Care Needs Survey-Short Form 34 for Patients with Cancer: A Methodological Study
Park EJ, Kim HY, Nho JH, Ko E and Boyes AW
The Supportive Care Needs Survey-Short Form 34 (SCNS-SF34) measures the perceived care needs of patients with cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the SCNS-SF34 (i.e., the SCNS-SF34-K).
Internal structure of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Chae D, Lee J and Lee EH
This review aimed to evaluate the internal structure (structural validity, internal consistency, and measurement invariance) of the Patient Health Questionnire-9 (PHQ-9), which is one of the most widely used self-administered instruments for assessing and screening depression.
Effects of Breastfeeding Knowledge and Health Beliefs regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on the Breastfeeding Intention of Pregnant Women
Seungmi P, Byungcheol K, Jamuna P and Hye Ok P
This study aims to explore the relationships between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) related breastfeeding knowledge, GDM-related breastfeeding health beliefs, and breastfeeding intention. It investigates the factors influencing breastfeeding intention among pregnant women in Nepal.
Development and validation of a questionnaire to measure nurses' perceived knowledge, attitudes and practices related to motor function rehabilitation in stroke patients with hemiplegia
Shi Y, Shi S, Ren J, Zeng B, Yao L, Tang Z and Li W
To develop a questionnaire to measure nurses' perceived knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to motor function rehabilitation in stroke patients with hemiplegia (MFRSPH-PKAP-Q), and to evaluate its reliability and validity.
Job satisfaction among blood center nurses based on the job crafting model: A mixed methods study
Yeo DW and Ha Y
Job satisfaction among blood center nurses is suboptimal due to challenging working conditions, characterized by unexpected tasks resulting from sudden schedule changes and frequent weekend shifts. This study aimed to quantitatively examine the relationships between job stress, psychological capital, person-job fit, job crafting, and job satisfaction, based on the job crafting model. Additionally, qualitative data were collected through mixed methods to gain a better understanding of the experiences related to job satisfaction among blood center nurses.
Need for and Acceptance of Digital Health Interventions for Self-Management among Older Adults Living Alone: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Kim G, Hwang M, Lee S and Park YH
Although digital solutions could mitigate the challenges faced by older adults living alone (OALA), only a few studies investigated the need for and acceptance of digital health interventions for self-management (DHISMs) among this demographic. Thus, we aim to explore this need and acceptance, along with the contextual factors, among OALA.
Experiences of Growing Up with Mothers with Schizophrenia in South Korea: A Qualitative Study
Shin S and Kim S
The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of living with mothers with schizophrenia from childhood to the present from the perspective of their now-adult child.
The Mediating Role of Resilience between Dyadic Perceived Social Support and Depression at the Older Adults with Disabilities and their Family Caregivers in China: an Actor-partner Interdependence Model Extended to Mediation
Chen H, Fang Y, Ma L, Jiang W, Luo F, Cai S, Li Z, Fu L and Yin Z
The goal of this study is to investigate the actor and partner effects of perceived social support and depression in older adults with disabilities and their family caregivers. Additionally, to investigate the mediating role of resilience in the actor and cross-partner effects of perceived social support on depression.
Mediation Effects of Self-care Self-efficacy and Health-promoting Behaviors on Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Posttraumatic Growth in Postoperative Patients With Cervical Cancer: A Cross-sectional Study
Li L and Su Y
High recurrence risks significantly contribute to poor health outcomes among postoperative cervical cancer patients. This study aimed to determine the impact of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) on the posttraumatic growth (PTG) in postoperative cervical cancer patients and to investigate the mediating effects of self-care self-efficacy and health-promoting behaviors within this relationship.
Factors Associated With Registered Nurses' Safety Nursing Activities in Nursing Homes
Lee J and Choi S
A key challenge in quality improvement is ensuring resident safety, especially in nursing homes. However, few studies have comprehensively examined safety nursing activities and explored the possible contributing factors, such as organizational or individual factors, within this context. This study analyzes safety nursing activities in nursing homes and explores the relationship between organizational and individual factors regarding these activities.
Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Caregiver Burden Questionnaire for Family Caregivers of Hemodialysis Patients
Jung JY and Kim JY
This study aimed to adapt and validate the Korean version of the Caregiver Burden Questionnaire for Family Caregivers of Hemodialysis Patients, originally developed by Hejazi et al. in 2022, to ensure its applicability and validity in Korea.
An Explanatory Model of Weight Management Behaviors During Pregnancy: A Cross-sectional Study
Kim S and Ahn S
This study aims to create and validate a model explaining gestational weight gain and management behaviors using Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior, assessing the model's fit with actual data and examining the influences of various factors.
Premenstrual Symptoms Risk Factors Among Newly Graduated Nurses in Shift Work: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Huh I, Choi-Kwon S, Ki J, Kim S and Baek J
The premenstrual symptoms (PMSs) are a common health issue affecting women of reproductive age and are associated with various physiological, psychological, and situational factors. Newly graduated nurses, when suddenly exposed to excessive workloads and shift work, may experience disturbances such as sleep disorders, fatigue, depression, and stress. These factors are related to PMS, and their occurrence varies. Therefore, this study aimed to understand the changes in PMS and its risk factors among newly graduated nurses across shift work periods, and investigate the longitudinal relationships between PMS and its risk factors based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms.
Effectiveness of the Individualized Self-Care Program Based on Orem's Self-Care Theory: Impact on Learning Needs and Self-Care Behaviors Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - A Randomized Controlled Trial
Jamil Alkuwaisi M, Alsaqri SH, Al-Rashidi AM, Ali Alshowkan A, Mostoles RP and Terence Ong Cornejo L
This study aimed to investigate the specific learning needs of patients within the experimental group after receiving the Individualized Self-Care Program (ISCP) at two key time points: Time 2 (Day 2, Week 1) and Time 3 (Day 15, Week 3). Furthermore, it aimed to compare the effectiveness of the ISCP in improving self-care behavior between the experimental group and the control group, which received standard health education.
Exploring the Status and Experiences of School Nurses' Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Method Study
Park H and Ha J
This study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the response status and school nurses' experience of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic in Korea.
Mediating Effect of Felt Obligation Between Inclusive Leadership and Caring Behavior of Chinese Nurses
Chen Q, Liang J, Liang S, Xu J, Liang M and Lu Q
It aims to validate the mediating role of felt obligation between inclusive leadership and the caring behavior of clinical nurses using a structural equation model.
TURKISH VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY OF THE SUSTAINABILITY ATTITUDES IN NURSING SURVEY 2
Gürgen Şimşek H
It is important to examine the attitudes of future nurses towards adopting a sustainability approach in their nursing practice. This study aimed to test the Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey 2 psychometrically.