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- Al Omari, Omar, et al.
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Associated factors of stigma toward people with mental illness among university and school students
- 2021
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Ingår i: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. - : Wiley-Blackwell. - 0031-5990 .- 1744-6163. ; , s. 8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: This study aimed to explore the associated factors of stigma towards people with mental illness among Omani school and university students. Design and Method: A cross-sectional study among 371 school and university students with a multivariable linear regression model to identify the associated factors of personal and perceptions of stigma. Results: Male students, those with highly educated mothers, have high monthly income, higher mental health knowledge, employed fathers, and received focused education on mental illness showed fewer stigmatizing attitudes. Implications for Practice: Enhancing the knowledge about mental illness among school and university students and their families can play a significant role in reversing stigma.
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- Al Omari, Omar, et al.
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Insomnia thresholds and associated factors among Omani university students
- 2022
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Ingår i: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. - : Elsevier Ltd.. - 2214-1391. ; 17, s. 6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Insomnia is the most predominant sleep disorder affecting the general population and is a significant health concern. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence and predictors of insomnia among Omani university students. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. Six hundred and thirty-two university students were recruited through convenience sampling and completed four self-reported surveys: (1) Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale; (2) Smartphone Addiction scale; (3) Insomnia Severity Index, and (4) demographics sheets, accessed through the Google Forms link posted on Twitter. Results: Almost two thirds of the participants suffered from insomnia, of whom a third part suffered from sub-threshold insomnia, another third had moderate insomnia, and a tenth part suffered from severe insomnia. A multivariate regression analysis revealed that age, preparing for exams, smartphone addiction, and stress were significant associated factors of insomnia. Conclusion: Althoughthe study identified high level of insomnia and significant associations between insomnia and exam preparation, smartphone addiction, and stress; insomnia is a far more complex phenomenon. We therefore recommend further studies to follow up the development of this population and to identify actions to combat this high level of insomnia. Nurses, public health workers, health coaches, and other clinically active professionals could collaborate to build programs to promote healthy use of smartphones in young individuals in order to combat insomnia.
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- Al Qadire, Mohammad, et al.
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Moral distress and intention to leave work among nurses : a prospective survey study in Oman
- 2024
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Ingår i: British Journal of Health Care Management. - : MA Healthcare Ltd. - 1358-0574. ; 30:1, s. 40-51
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background/aims Moral distress can have a substantial impact on nurses, contributing to burnout and staff turnover. This study aimed to assess the level of moral distress, identify the situations considered to cause the most moral distress and measure the relationship between moral distress, demographic factors and intention to leave one’s role or the nursing profession in a hospital in Oman. Methods A descriptive correlational design was used. The study sample comprised 167 nurses working in intensive care, oncology, medical or surgical units in a referral hospital in Muscat, Oman. A survey was distributed to participants in their place of work. Data were collected using the Measure of Moral Distress – Healthcare Professionals tool, measuring frequency of morally distressing events and the level of distress caused. The survey also collected demographic details and information on whether participants were currently considering (or had ever considered) leaving their role because of moral distress. Results were summarised using descriptive statistics, with relationships between variables analysed using Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallace tests, Spearman’s rho and logistic regression. Results The mean total moral distress score was 81.0 (±59.4) out of a possible score range of 0–432. The situations that participants found the most morally distressing were excessive documentation requirements that compromise patient care and feeling pressured to provide what they considered to be unnecessary or inappropriate tests and treatments. Area of work was not significantly associated with level of moral distress, but moral distress was significantly higher in participants with less nursing experience and those considering leaving their role. Conclusions Practical solutions are required to support nurses who may be at high risk of experiencing moral distress. This could include mentoring schemes and strategies to reduce or streamline clinical documentation requirements.
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- Al Qadire, Mohammad, et al.
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Nurses’ knowledge of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and its management : a cross-sectional survey
- 2022
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Ingår i: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. - : Springer Verlag. - 0171-5216 .- 1432-1335.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Objective: This study aims to assess nurses’ level of knowledge of CIN and its association with socio-demographic factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. Results: Participants had a mean age of 34.1 years (SD = 7.1 years) and were predominantly female (78%) and with a bachelor’s degree in nursing (95.6%). The nurses had a moderate level of knowledge about neutropenia and its management (mean total score 16.3 out of 30, SD = 3.7). Those who had a post-graduate degree (P =.048), had received an oncology educational course (P =.011), had attended a course on neutropenia (P =.007), who were working in an oncology unit (P =.002), and had more oncology experience (P = 001) were more likely to have a higher level of knowledge of CIN and its management compared to their other counterparts. Conclusion: Based on the findings of a moderate level of knowledge of CIN among nurses, the findings call for the need for further education and training. As a long-term plan, this might be accomplished by encouraging nurses to pursue post-graduate education or oncology-specialized certification and supporting them with scholarship grants. However, deliberate plans for short courses, training and workshops on oncology or CIN are other choices with a more immediate impact on nurses’ knowledge and clinical practice. Finally, integrating oncology nursing education within nursing curricula is urgently needed.
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- Al Qadire, Mohammad, et al.
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Prevalence, student nurses’ knowledge and practices of needle stick injuries during clinical training : a cross-sectional survey
- 2021
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Ingår i: BMC Nursing. - 1472-6955 .- 1472-6955. ; 20:1, s. 1-7
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: The incidence of needle stick injuries is higher among nurses with a low level of knowledge on the prevention of needle stick injury, and who have not received the relevant training during their undergraduate study. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of the prevention guidelines and the prevalence of needle stick injury among students in Oman.Methods: An online cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire and involving 167 students from a governmental university was conducted. The questionnaire consists of 30 questions; eight general questions, knowledge related questions, and questions about risk factors, prevention measures, and actions in a case of needle stick injury. Ethical approval was obtained and the link to the survey was shared with students using their university email portal.Results: Of the participants, 81.2% were females; mean age was 23.3 (SD = 4.5) years. The mean total knowledge score was 6.6 out of 10 (SD = 2.1). In addition, 18.2% (n = 32) of the students experienced needle stick injury. Most of the injuries 71.9% (n = 24) occurred during medication preparation and administration. The main cause of NSI as reported by students was recapping the needles (59%, n = 19).Conclusions: This study demonstrates that student nurses have a moderate level of knowledge about needle stick injury prevention measures and lack many facets of safe infection control practice. These findings require the collaborative effort of nursing administrators from both academic and clinical areas, to develop effective strategies to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of needle stick injury.
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- Al Qadire, Mohammad, et al.
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Prevalence, student nurses’ knowledge and practices of needle stick injuries during clinical training : a cross-sectional survey
- 2021
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Ingår i: BMC Nursing. - : BioMed Central Ltd.. - 1472-6955. ; 20:1, s. 6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: The incidence of needle stick injuries is higher among nurses with a low level of knowledge on the prevention of needle stick injury, and who have not received the relevant training during their undergraduate study. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of the prevention guidelines and the prevalence of needle stick injury among students in Oman. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire and involving 167 students from a governmental university was conducted. The questionnaire consists of 30 questions; eight general questions, knowledge related questions, and questions about risk factors, prevention measures, and actions in a case of needle stick injury. Ethical approval was obtained and the link to the survey was shared with students using their university email portal. Results: Of the participants, 81.2% were females; mean age was 23.3 (SD = 4.5) years. The mean total knowledge score was 6.6 out of 10 (SD = 2.1). In addition, 18.2% (n = 32) of the students experienced needle stick injury. Most of the injuries 71.9% (n = 24) occurred during medication preparation and administration. The main cause of NSI as reported by students was recapping the needles (59%, n = 19). Conclusions: This study demonstrates that student nurses have a moderate level of knowledge about needle stick injury prevention measures and lack many facets of safe infection control practice. These findings require the collaborative effort of nursing administrators from both academic and clinical areas, to develop effective strategies to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of needle stick injury.
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- Al Qadire, Mohammad, et al.
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Student nurses' knowledge about the management of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia : Multi-national survey
- 2021
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Ingår i: Nurse Education Today. - 0260-6917 .- 1532-2793. ; 105, s. 1-6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia is a serious global health concern. It is essential that student nurses who are the future of healthcare are equipped with the right knowledge to care for the unique needs of patients with neutropenia.OBJECTIVE: The study assesses student nurses' knowledge of neutropenia management and examines the difference in their knowledge with regard to their demographics.DESIGN: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used.SETTINGS: Participants for this survey were recruited from four nursing schools from three countries: Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.PARTICIPANTS: The study sample comprised 230 student nurses representing all three countries.METHODS: Online data collection was implemented. A message including the link to the study questionnaire was sent to students through their university portal. Demographic data and the neutropenia knowledge questionnaire were collected.RESULTS: The student nurses showed poor knowledge of neutropenia and its management (mean = 10.1 out of 30). The bridging students (M = 12.6, SD = 9.8) had significantly higher mean total knowledge scores than the regular students (M = 9.8, SD = 5.5) (t = 2.9, df = 38.9, p = 0.006). However, students who had received previous education about neutropenia management (M = 11.6, SD = 5.0) had significantly higher mean knowledge scores than those who had not (M = 9.5, SD = 5.6) (t = -2.73, df = 134.8, p = 0.007).CONCLUSIONS: The study findings underscore the overarching necessity to improve students' knowledge of neutropenia and its management. However, addressing this concern is multifaceted and requires deliberate effort from various agencies. Developing innovative strategies to increase the coverage of oncology nursing in the curriculum, improving faculty expertise, enhancing staff nurses' knowledge and skills, provision of funding, and adoption of oncology-related competencies in the nursing program need to be explored as key solutions.
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- Al Qadire, Mohammad, et al.
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Student nurses' knowledge about the management of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia : Multi-national survey
- 2024
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Ingår i: Nurse Education Today. - : Churchill Livingstone. - 0260-6917 .- 1532-2793. ; 105, s. 1-6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia is a serious global health concern. It is essential that student nurses who are the future of healthcare are equipped with the right knowledge to care for the unique needs of patients with neutropenia. OBJECTIVE: The study assesses student nurses' knowledge of neutropenia management and examines the difference in their knowledge with regard to their demographics. DESIGN: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used. SETTINGS: Participants for this survey were recruited from four nursing schools from three countries: Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. PARTICIPANTS: The study sample comprised 230 student nurses representing all three countries. METHODS: Online data collection was implemented. A message including the link to the study questionnaire was sent to students through their university portal. Demographic data and the neutropenia knowledge questionnaire were collected. RESULTS: The student nurses showed poor knowledge of neutropenia and its management (mean = 10.1 out of 30). The bridging students (M = 12.6, SD = 9.8) had significantly higher mean total knowledge scores than the regular students (M = 9.8, SD = 5.5) (t = 2.9, df = 38.9, p = 0.006). However, students who had received previous education about neutropenia management (M = 11.6, SD = 5.0) had significantly higher mean knowledge scores than those who had not (M = 9.5, SD = 5.6) (t = -2.73, df = 134.8, p = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS: The study findings underscore the overarching necessity to improve students' knowledge of neutropenia and its management. However, addressing this concern is multifaceted and requires deliberate effort from various agencies. Developing innovative strategies to increase the coverage of oncology nursing in the curriculum, improving faculty expertise, enhancing staff nurses' knowledge and skills, provision of funding, and adoption of oncology-related competencies in the nursing program need to be explored as key solutions.
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- Klionsky, Daniel J., et al.
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Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy
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Ingår i: Autophagy. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1554-8635 .- 1554-8627. ; 8:4, s. 445-544
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- In 2008 we published the first set of guidelines for standardizing research in autophagy. Since then, research on this topic has continued to accelerate, and many new scientists have entered the field. Our knowledge base and relevant new technologies have also been expanding. Accordingly, it is important to update these guidelines for monitoring autophagy in different organisms. Various reviews have described the range of assays that have been used for this purpose. Nevertheless, there continues to be confusion regarding acceptable methods to measure autophagy, especially in multicellular eukaryotes. A key point that needs to be emphasized is that there is a difference between measurements that monitor the numbers or volume of autophagic elements (e.g., autophagosomes or autolysosomes) at any stage of the autophagic process vs. those that measure flux through the autophagy pathway (i.e., the complete process); thus, a block in macroautophagy that results in autophagosome accumulation needs to be differentiated from stimuli that result in increased autophagic activity, defined as increased autophagy induction coupled with increased delivery to, and degradation within, lysosomes (in most higher eukaryotes and some protists such as Dictyostelium) or the vacuole (in plants and fungi). In other words, it is especially important that investigators new to the field understand that the appearance of more autophagosomes does not necessarily equate with more autophagy. In fact, in many cases, autophagosomes accumulate because of a block in trafficking to lysosomes without a concomitant change in autophagosome biogenesis, whereas an increase in autolysosomes may reflect a reduction in degradative activity. Here, we present a set of guidelines for the selection and interpretation of methods for use by investigators who aim to examine macroautophagy and related processes, as well as for reviewers who need to provide realistic and reasonable critiques of papers that are focused on these processes. These guidelines are not meant to be a formulaic set of rules, because the appropriate assays depend in part on the question being asked and the system being used. In addition, we emphasize that no individual assay is guaranteed to be the most appropriate one in every situation, and we strongly recommend the use of multiple assays to monitor autophagy. In these guidelines, we consider these various methods of assessing autophagy and what information can, or cannot, be obtained from them. Finally, by discussing the merits and limits of particular autophagy assays, we hope to encourage technical innovation in the field.
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