Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Stijn Schelfhout, Eva Derous
Summary: This research introduces a Direct Intercultural Effectiveness Simulation or DIES instrument that simulates intercultural effectiveness by tapping into an implicit trait policy (ITP) on intercultural competence. The results demonstrate that the DIES instrument generates reliable and construct-valid measures of intercultural effectiveness. Additionally, the instrument shows expected patterns when correlated with a nomological network and is further validated by integration into an ITP framework.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Yasir Almukhlifi, Gary Crowfoot, Amanda Wilson, Alison Hutton
Summary: The majority of emergency healthcare workers appear to have inadequate disaster preparedness, with those having previous disaster experience and training showing better preparedness. Regional variations were recorded, with high-income countries reporting a higher perceived preparedness for disasters than low-income countries. Future research should focus on interventions to improve emergency healthcare workers' preparedness for disasters.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Aliu Mohammed, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak
Summary: Workplace Sexual Harassment (WSH) is a significant occupational health hazard for nurses globally, but limited research has been conducted on nurses' experiences of sexual harassment in Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Ghana. This study explored the sexual harassment experiences of nurses in the Central Region of Ghana and found that participants experienced various forms of sexual harassment perpetrated by physicians, colleagues, and patients. The study reveals the passive reactions of victims and the lack of reporting, highlighting the urgent need for measures such as a sexual harassment policy to address this issue in the healthcare sector in Ghana.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rebecca Puddester, April Pike, Joy Maddigan, Alison Farrell
Summary: This study aims to synthesize the adoption of genomics in nursing within the DOI framework and identify gaps and opportunities. An integrative literature review will be conducted to evaluate relevant primary studies using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches. The findings of this review can be used to develop strategies to support the sustained adoption of genomics in nursing.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sophie Isabelle Lambert, Murielle Madi, Sasa Sopka, Andrea Lenes, Hendrik Stange, Claus-Peter Buszello, Astrid Stephan
Summary: This integrative review aims to explore barriers and facilitators influencing healthcare professionals' acceptance of AI in the hospital setting. The study reveals that clinical decision support systems (CDSS) were the most commonly studied AI form, and concerns about loss of autonomy and difficulties in integrating AI into clinical workflows were reported as hindering factors. On the other hand, providing training for the use of AI facilitated acceptance.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Alireza Jafari, Mohaddeseh Zanganeh, Zahra Kazemi, Elaheh Lael-Monfared, Hadi Tehrani
Summary: The majority of Iranian Healthcare Professionals have a positive attitude towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) but have limited knowledge on the subject. Some commonly used CAM modalities include herbal medicine, exercise therapy, and hydrotherapy, while magnetic therapy and hypnosis are among the least used. The main reasons for using CAM modalities include fewer side effects, lower cost, non-serious diseases, and easy access.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Bindu Narolil Mammen, Louisa Lam, Danny Hills
Summary: The aim of this study was to categorize the characteristics, likelihood, and consequences of workplace incivility among newly qualified graduate registered nurses. The review focused on the experiences of new nurses related to these negative workplace behaviors and the strategies employed to manage them. The findings suggest that workplace incivility can have a significant negative impact on the self-esteem and confidence of new graduate nurses, potentially affecting their workforce participation decisions and the quality of patient care.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Susanna Wong, Amanda Mueller
Summary: This integrative review examined the current PRN medication practice in acute adult mental health settings. It revealed a lack of evidence for the effectiveness of this practice and highlighted the adverse effects and increased risk of morbidity associated with PRN medications in patients with mental illness. The study found gaps in PRN medication practice, including poor documentation, underutilization of non-pharmacological interventions, and significant variability in practice across mental health professionals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Gerri-Lyn Boyden, Maryellen Brisbois
Summary: The study aimed to identify nurses' responses to psychological trauma and strategies to support nurses' healing and resilience during COVID-19. COVID-19 exacerbated trauma experienced by some nurses. It is important to improve nurses' mental health and resilience to counter the negative impacts of psychological trauma and ensure professional longevity.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Christina McMillan Boyles, Philippa Spoel, Phyllis Montgomery, Mika Nonoyama, Kyle Montgomery
Summary: This paper presents an integrative review of international health literature, focusing on the discussion of health equity in relation to clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). The findings suggest that the way equity is discussed within the context of CPGs has implications for their uptake by healthcare professionals (HCPs) and their ability to provide equitable healthcare. The study identifies five main ways in which health equity is discussed in relation to CPGs, including targeting or exacerbating inequity among disadvantaged populations, equity considerations in CPG development, implementation, and evaluation, and the use of checklists and tools to address equity. However, the definition of equity and its incorporation within the CPG process remains unclear and inconsistent, leading to diverse and unclear recommendations for HCPs.
JOURNAL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Marcus Heumann, Gundula Roehnsch, Kerstin Haemel
Summary: This study developed a conceptual framework on the role of primary healthcare nurses in shaping participation processes with patients and communities in the context of chronic diseases. Nurses were found to be involved in facilitating participation through sharing understanding of health problems and needs, developing resources, raising patients' voices as advocates, and supporting networks. Factors affecting nurses' engagement in participation processes include care priorities, workload, nurses' attitudes, and users' acceptance. Future research should focus on active forms of participation and nurses' involvement in community participation processes.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Bielka Carvajal, Helen White, Jane Brooks, Ann M. Thomson, Alison Cooke
Summary: This systematic integrative review examines the experiences of midwives and nurses in implementing abortion policies. The findings show that these healthcare providers face challenges related to their beliefs about fetuses, preferences and expectations about abortion care, collaboration with team members, and coping with work-related stress. It is important to strengthen midwives' and nurses' technical and ethical competencies in abortion provision and consider their experiences when developing guidelines for policy implementation.
Article
Political Science
Azad Singh Bali, M. Ramesh
Summary: Despite the well-known ill effects of fee-for-service payment in healthcare, it remains popular, creating a gap between policy knowledge and policy practice. The complexity of healthcare payment reforms and the resistance from current providers hinder the adoption of alternate arrangements. The knowledge-practice gap in healthcare payments exists due to deficiencies in analytical and political capacities to act on evidence.
POLICY AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Lucie M. Ramjan, Della Maneze, Elena Krstevska, Sheeja Perumbil Pathrose, Peter Lewis
Summary: This integrative review examined 7 studies and found that educational interventions have a positive impact on improving nurses' knowledge and practice in adolescent and young adult health, but some studies reported limited attitude change. Programs with institutional support for flexibility and accessibility are key to successful interventions.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anqi Huang, Xuanxuan Wang, Yun Tao, Likai Lin, Hong Cheng
Summary: This study assessed the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of healthcare professionals towards the National Centralized Drug Procurement (NCDP) policy in China. The results showed that only a small percentage of healthcare professionals had good KAP towards the policy. Pharmacists demonstrated better KAP compared to physicians, and a positive attitude towards the efficacy of centralized-purchased medicines and impacts of the NCDP policy contributed to better practice.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Razak M. Gyasi, Burnett Tetteh Accam, David Forkuor, Charles Ofosu Marfo, Yvonne Ami Dodzi Adjakloe, Kabila Abass, Agornyo Donne, Mary Sefa Boampong, Anokye M. Adam
Summary: This study examines the association between physical inactivity (PI) and happiness among Ghanaian older adults and whether emotional and physical-related experiences (EPE) mediate the association. Results showed that PI was significantly associated with lower levels of happiness net of potential confounders. The association of PI with happiness was attenuated and fully mediated by pain, sleep problems, loneliness, anxiety, and boredom.
ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Andrews Ofosu, Kabila Abass, Harrison Kwabena Owusu, Razak M. Gyasi
Summary: This study investigates the coping and adaptation strategies of flood community-dwelling households in Ghana using a qualitative approach. The research reveals that households utilize various strategies to mitigate the impact of floods and reduce vulnerability, but an over-reliance on structural methods hinders effective adaptation to subsequent floods.
URBAN WATER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Geography
Kwadwo Afriyie, Kabila Abass, Foster Frempong, Beatrice Arthur, Razak M. Gyasi
Summary: This study on galamsey in Ghana challenges the prevailing discourse by highlighting the economic factors and confrontational approach of state regulatory agencies as reasons for its persistence. It reveals that while galamsey is not without problems, it serves as a source of livelihood for local communities, providing jobs and income to many households. Therefore, the state and its regulatory agencies should collaborate with local agencies and mineral-rich communities to fully utilize the hidden treasures in galamsey while minimizing its negative effects.
GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Andre Hajek, Benedikt Kretzler, Razak M. Gyasi, Hans-Helmut Koenig
Summary: This study examined the association between the use of community centers for older adults and psychosocial factors. It found that the use of community centers was positively associated with life satisfaction among male older adults, but not with loneliness or perceived social isolation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Louis Jacob, Lee Smith, Karel Kostev, Hans Oh, Razak M. M. Gyasi, Guillermo F. Lopez F. Sanchez, Tae-Jin Song, Mark A. A. Tully, Josep Maria Haro, Dong Keon Yon, Jae Il Shin, Ai Koyanagi
Summary: Little is known about the relationship between food insecurity and sleep problems in low- and middle-income countries, while the mediators of this association are largely unknown. Therefore, we investigated the association between food insecurity and insomnia-related symptoms in six low- and middle-income countries, and the potential mediators of this relationship.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Razak M. Gyasi, David R. Phillips, Mary Sefa Boampong, Kabila Abass, Frank Kyei-Arthur, Ojo Melvin Agunbiade, Sukri F. Mohamed, Shahin Salarvand, Lee Smith, Andre Hajek
Summary: Older adults who experience pain are likely to have more functional limitations and lower physical activity levels. This study found that physical activity partially mediates the association between pain and functional limitations, which is particularly important in low- and middle-income countries.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Louis Jacob, Razak M. M. Gyasi, Hans Oh, Lee Smith, Karel Kostev, Guillermo F. Lopez F. Sanchez, Masoud Rahmati, Josep Maria Haro, Mark A. A. Tully, Jae Il Shin, Dong Keon Yon, Ai Koyanagi
Summary: This study found a significant association between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and sarcopenia in older adults from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Analyzing data from six LMICs, the study showed that low LTPA was associated with higher odds of sarcopenia, particularly in women.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kabila Abass, Richard Serbeh
Summary: This paper examines the health benefits of urban green spaces, based on the experiences of 95 participants from three urban communities in Kumasi, Ghana. The findings show that green spaces have positive impacts on both physical and non-physical health, including improving physical activity, reducing cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure, enhancing attention, reducing stress, and promoting positive emotions such as happiness. The paper suggests a comprehensive multi-sectoral approach to managing green spaces in urban Ghana.
Article
Environmental Studies
Kabila Abass, Razak M. Gyasi, Richard Serbeh, Bernard Obeng
Summary: This study investigates the association between flood stressors and mental distress and examines whether flood risk perceptions mediate this association. The findings indicate a significant link between flood stressors and higher risks of mental distress, with flood health risk perception partially mediating this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Razak M. Gyasi, Andre Hajek, Felix Asante, Burnett Tetteh Accam, Solomon Osei-Tutu, Masoud Rahmati, Vyda Mamley Hervie, Kabila Abass, David R. Phillips
Summary: This study aims to examine the association between social inclusion and happiness among older adults in Ghana and identify the mediating factors. The results show that there is a significant association between social inclusion and happiness, and psychological factors may play an important role in this association.
Article
History & Philosophy Of Science
Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, Helena Osei-Egyir, Benjamin Dompreh Darkwa
Summary: The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade displaced Africans and people of African descent into the New World, boosting economies and creating the African diaspora. However, ships as the primary means of transportation for slaves have been overlooked. This research highlights the importance of ships in the slave trade and their impact on world history.
HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
