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View article: Structural Equation Modeling and Monte Carlo Simulation in Clinical and Nursing Research: Insights into Sample Size, Opportunities, and Challenges
Structural Equation Modeling and Monte Carlo Simulation in Clinical and Nursing Research: Insights into Sample Size, Opportunities, and Challenges Open
INTRODUCTIONStructural Equation Modeling (SEM) is widely adopted in behavioral, economic, and sociological sciences, and sample size calculations in this regard typically involve Monte Carlo simulation. SEM simultaneously integrates measur…
View article: Unlocking the Determinants of Digital and Technological Self-Efficacy: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study Among Nurses and Nursing Students
Unlocking the Determinants of Digital and Technological Self-Efficacy: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study Among Nurses and Nursing Students Open
Background: Digital self-efficacy is a crucial determinant of healthcare professionals’ ability to adapt to technological innovations. Understanding its predictors among nurses and nursing students is essential for workforce readiness. Obj…
View article: Phenotyping Fatigue Profiles in Marfan Syndrome Through Cluster Analysis: A Cross-Sectional Study of Psychosocial and Clinical Correlates
Phenotyping Fatigue Profiles in Marfan Syndrome Through Cluster Analysis: A Cross-Sectional Study of Psychosocial and Clinical Correlates Open
Background/Objectives: Fatigue is a highly prevalent and burdensome symptom among individuals with Marfan syndrome (MFS), yet its heterogeneity and underlying psychosocial and clinical correlates remain underexplored. This study aimed to i…
View article: Retrospective analysis of preventable procedural adverse events (ICD-10 Y62–Y69) in the TriNetX network: a multiregional study before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Retrospective analysis of preventable procedural adverse events (ICD-10 Y62–Y69) in the TriNetX network: a multiregional study before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Healthcare-related procedural misadventures remain underreported despite decades of investment in patient safety. International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) codes Y62–Y69 capture defined preventable adverse…
View article: Italian EBP Beliefs Scales: A Psychometric Validation Study
Italian EBP Beliefs Scales: A Psychometric Validation Study Open
Background Evidence‐based practice (EBP) is essential for clinical decision‐making, integrating the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and stakeholder values. In Italy, interest in EBP is growing, and a key step in its promotion …
View article: Impact of Polyhexanide Care Bundle on Surgical Site Infections in Paediatric and Neonatal Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity Score‐Matched Retrospective Cohort Study
Impact of Polyhexanide Care Bundle on Surgical Site Infections in Paediatric and Neonatal Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity Score‐Matched Retrospective Cohort Study Open
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) care bundle on the occurrence rates of surgical site infections (SSIs) in paediatric and neonatal cardiac surgery, addressing a critical gap…
View article: Development of the Nursing Nutritional Care Behaviors Scale (B-NNC) in Italian and Psychometric Validation of Its German Translation in Austria
Development of the Nursing Nutritional Care Behaviors Scale (B-NNC) in Italian and Psychometric Validation of Its German Translation in Austria Open
Background/Objectives: Malnutrition among older adults remains a significant healthcare issue, yet existing questionnaires primarily measure knowledge and attitudes rather than actual behaviors. This study aimed to develop the Nursing Nutr…
View article: Fingerprint change as a consequence of anticancer treatments: A systematic integrative review
Fingerprint change as a consequence of anticancer treatments: A systematic integrative review Open
Although fingerprint alteration as a consequence of specific anticancer treatments has been documented, further large and well-designed experimental studies are necessary to quantify the phenomenon burden in relation to specific anticancer…
View article: Analyzing readiness for interprofessional education among health program students using hierarchical clustering
Analyzing readiness for interprofessional education among health program students using hierarchical clustering Open
This study employs a clustering approach to assess the readiness for interprofessional education (IPE) among students enrolled in health-related study programs in Albania. Among a sample of 1470 students, complete data were available for 1…
View article: Family caregiver frailty in adult congenital heart disease is overlooked: A call to action
Family caregiver frailty in adult congenital heart disease is overlooked: A call to action Open
The frailty of family caregivers (FCs) of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) is an underrecognized yet critical issue in healthcare. As individuals with CHD live longer, their FCs, often aging alongside them, face escalating physic…
View article: Exploring fatigue in Marfan and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndromes: an analytical cross-sectional study in two Italian healthcare centres
Exploring fatigue in Marfan and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndromes: an analytical cross-sectional study in two Italian healthcare centres Open
Objective This study investigates the prevalence and underlying factors of fatigue in individuals with Marfan syndrome (MFS) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (hEDS), highlighting the necessity for focused research on this symptom wi…
View article: Peripheral Neuropathy Instruments for Individuals with Cancer: A COSMIN-Based Systematic Review of Measurement Properties
Peripheral Neuropathy Instruments for Individuals with Cancer: A COSMIN-Based Systematic Review of Measurement Properties Open
Although the literature on patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) continues to expand, challenges persist in selecting reliable and valid instruments for assessing peripheral neuropathy (PN) in patients with cancer. This systematic review aimed…
View article: Identifying Clusters of Curatively-Treated Esophageal Cancer Patients Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures at Three Months from Discharge: A Secondary Analysis from a Longitudinal Single Center Study
Identifying Clusters of Curatively-Treated Esophageal Cancer Patients Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures at Three Months from Discharge: A Secondary Analysis from a Longitudinal Single Center Study Open
AIM: This study aims to identify meaningful clusters based on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in curatively-treated esophageal cancer patients at three months post-discharge. METHODS: This secondary analysis of a longitudinal sin…
View article: Anatomical variations of origin of the internal carotid artery: Report of two cases and systematic review of the literature
Anatomical variations of origin of the internal carotid artery: Report of two cases and systematic review of the literature Open
Background Anatomical variations of origin of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are very uncommon and may pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Objective We report a case of direct origin of the right ICA from the innominate artery …
View article: Decision Regret and Vaccine Hesitancy among Nursing Students and Registered Nurses in Italy: Insights from Structural Equation Modeling
Decision Regret and Vaccine Hesitancy among Nursing Students and Registered Nurses in Italy: Insights from Structural Equation Modeling Open
This study focused on vaccine hesitancy and decision regret about the COVID-19 vaccine among nursing students (BScN and MScN) and Registered Nurses (RNs) in Italy. The primary aim was to describe decision regret and vaccine hesitancy among…
View article: The Public’s Perception of Florence Nightingale’s Legacy in the Digital Media: A Critical Discourse Analysis
The Public’s Perception of Florence Nightingale’s Legacy in the Digital Media: A Critical Discourse Analysis Open
This study critically examines the public’s perception of Florence Nightingale’s legacy through a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of digital media, specifically podcasts and YouTube. Nightingale, who is often remembered as “The Lady with…
View article: Exploring Burnout among Nursing Students in Bangalore: A t-Distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding Analysis and Hierarchical Clustering in Cross-Sectional Data
Exploring Burnout among Nursing Students in Bangalore: A t-Distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding Analysis and Hierarchical Clustering in Cross-Sectional Data Open
This study explores burnout among nursing students in Bangalore, India, focusing on Exhaustion and Disengagement scores. A cross-sectional design was applied using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory modified for nursing students, collecting d…
View article: Assessing Preparedness for Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation in Adults With the PERSONAE Scale: Protocol for a Development and Validation Study
Assessing Preparedness for Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation in Adults With the PERSONAE Scale: Protocol for a Development and Validation Study Open
Background Optimal anticoagulation using vitamin K antagonists prevents strokes associated with atrial fibrillation and heart valve replacements. Preparedness for self-monitoring and self-management could improve outcomes, but this remains…
View article: Correction: Development of a Core Outcome Set for Family and Community Nursing: Protocol for a Delphi Study
Correction: Development of a Core Outcome Set for Family and Community Nursing: Protocol for a Delphi Study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2196/51084.].
View article: Digital and technological solutions in cardiovascular nursing and perspectives for a smooth digital shift: a discussion paper
Digital and technological solutions in cardiovascular nursing and perspectives for a smooth digital shift: a discussion paper Open
Digital and technological solutions (DTS) in cardiovascular nursing are profoundly transforming the landscape of patient care by integrating advanced data-driven approaches. DTS help to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical work…