Caregiver Contribution to Patient Self-Care in Multiple Chronic Conditions in a Low-/Middle-Income Country

Introduction: Caregivers make an essential contribution to the self-care of patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs), but no studies have described caregiver contribution (CC) and caregiver self-efficacy in contributing to patient self-care in low-/middle-income countries (LMICs). Lexo më shumë: caregiver contribution to patient self-care in mul...

Integrating Cultural Competence in Nursing: A Scoping Review of Purnell’s Model in Clinical Practice and Education With Data Mining Analytics

Introduction: Purnell’s Model for Cultural Competence outlines that cultural competence is essential for bridging the gap between health care providers and patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.’ Methodology: This study followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines, focusing on studies involving nurses, nursing students, and educators using Purnell’s Model. Lexo më shumë: integrating cultural competence in nursing: a scop...

Regional Inequities in the Distribution of the Nursing Workforce in Italy

Background/Objectives: Inequalities in access to nursing professionals represent a significant challenge to achieving equity in healthcare systems. In decentralized countries like Italy, disparities in the distribution of nurses persist despite a universal national health system. Lexo më shumë: regional inequities in the distribution of the nur...

Assessing positive and negative well-being among nursing students studying away from home: Validation of an Italian adaptation of the well-being scales

Background: Life at university poses socio-emotional challenges, particularly for students studying away from home. Only a few studies have explored the well-being of this population of students internationally, and no studies are available in Italy. Lexo më shumë: assessing positive and negative well-being among n...

Psychometric validation and cultural adaptation of the Italian version of the ambulance nurse competence scale

Introduction: This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Italian translation of the Ambulance Nurse Competence Scale (I-ANC) through a rigorous psychometric validation process. Ambulance nurses play a critical role in delivering emergency care, making a reliable, culturally adapted tool to assess their competencies essential. Lexo më shumë: psychometric validation and cultural adaptation of...