- Effects of immersive virtual reality supported by wearable technology on clinical anxiety, stress, and adaptation in nursing students: a randomized controlled trial. [Journal Article]BMC Nurs. 2026 Jul 31; 25(1).BN
- CONCLUSIONS: Brief IVR exposure was associated with lower self-reported stress and improved adaptation compared with usual clinical preparation, while effects on standardized anxiety scores and objective clinical success were limited. The type of VR experience may influence outcomes.
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- The effect of high-fidelity simulation with live actors on nursing students' communication self-efficacy: a pre-post intervention study. [Journal Article]BMC Nurs. 2026 Aug 01; 25(1).BN
- CONCLUSIONS: High-fidelity simulation with live actors improves nursing students' perceived communication competence in ICU settings. Beyond statistical significance, this improvement has clinical and educational significance as well, since being more confident about communicating may help students to be better equipped to deal with critically ill patients and their family members in actual clinical settings. Repeated, culturally relevant simulation experiences foster confidence in engaging with patients and families, aligning with Saudi cultural norms of family involvement in care. These findings support the integration of multiple actor-based HFS scenarios into undergraduate curricula to enhance communication skills in critical care.
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- Evidence summary for the prevention and management of dysgeusia in head and neck cancer patients. [Journal Article]BMC Nurs. 2026 Jul 31; 25(1).BN
- CONCLUSIONS: This evidence summary provides an evidence-based reference for healthcare professionals in the prevention and management of dysgeusia in patients with head and neck cancer.
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- Recognizing the victim, missing the procedure: a phenomenologically informed qualitative study of forensic midwifery awareness. [Journal Article]BMC Nurs. 2026 Jul 30; 25(1).BN
- CONCLUSIONS: Students' awareness of forensic midwifery was shaped more by ethical responsibility and professional role perception than by procedural knowledge. Although students could identify suspected forensic cases, they described limited perceived preparedness regarding practical and legal procedures required for effective initial response.
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- Digital transformation in nursing education: students' satisfaction, academic self-efficacy, and challenges with interactive e-books. [Journal Article]BMC Nurs. 2026 Oct 26; 25(1).BN
- CONCLUSIONS: Interactive e-books can enhance nursing students' satisfaction and self-efficacy; however, their effectiveness depends on students' academic preparedness, technological accessibility, and system design. Addressing identified barriers and strengthening digital readiness are essential for optimizing the integration of interactive e-books in nursing education.
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- Indirect associations involving four work-motivation dimensions between perceived organizational climate and work engagement among geriatric nursing assistants in China: a cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]BMC Nurs. 2026 Sep 30; 25(1).BN
- CONCLUSIONS: Perceived organizational climate and the four work-motivation dimensions were associated with work engagement among geriatric nursing assistants. The findings support further investigation of how organizational conditions and qualitatively different forms of work motivation relate to engagement. Because all variables were measured concurrently, temporal ordering and causal mediation cannot be established.
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- Palliative care attitudes, patient-centered care perception, and communication competency among nurses caring for patients with heart failure: a cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Enhancing nurses' perception of patient-centered care and fostering positive attitudes toward palliative care may be key strategies for improving communication competency among nurses caring for patients with heart failure. Tailored educational programs and organizational support that address the unique challenges of heart failure care are needed to strengthen therapeutic communication competency. However, given the cross-sectional design, these findings should be interpreted as associations rather than causal relationships.
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- Nursing interventions for pediatric functional constipation: a systematic review of evidence and clinical implications. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Nursing-led and nursing interventions appear to be valuable adjuncts in the management of pediatric functional constipation. However, the available evidence remains heterogeneous, and additional high-quality studies are needed to establish standardized approaches and determine long-term effectiveness.
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- The effect of an eye mask-based blackout protocol on patients' sleep quality and melatonin levels: a randomised controlled trial. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: An eye mask-based blackout protocol may improve sleep quality and may be associated with increased urinary aMT6s levels in intensive care patients.
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- Exploration of shift work among nursing professionals related to interconnected determinants of health in a hospital: a cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Nursing professionals present widespread poor sleep quality, moderate stress, and subjective cognitive complaints, with greater mental health and memory vulnerability observed among females on rotating shifts and workers aged over 50 on night shifts. Rather than generic measures, organizational strategies should implement tailored shift scheduling aligned with individual chronotypes and age, integrate routine occupational monitoring of sleep and mental health, and provide targeted stress-management interventions.
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- Mental health changes and associations among nursing students in the post-pandemic era: a one-year longitudinal study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The persistence of PTSD symptoms following the pandemic along with significant psychological stress, underscoring the need for targeted educational policies. Such policies should focus on enhancing post-disaster mental health recovery courses and fostering resilience among students.
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- Development of an educational intervention to enhance critical care nurses' mentoring competence - a qualitative study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The findings informed the development of a blended learning educational intervention combining online learning with in-person simulated discussions. The intervention focuses on practical tools, simulations, and fostering a supportive mentoring environment tailored for critical care nursing context.
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- Design and protocol of a randomized assessor-blinded controlled trial evaluating an educational escape room for individual and team cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills among nursing students. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: This protocol provides a methodologically explicit and pedagogically grounded model for evaluating a gamified, team-based CPR-EER training strategy in undergraduate nursing education. By aligning intervention design, educational objectives, and outcome assessment, it may contribute to the development of more immersive, competency-oriented, and reproducible approaches to resuscitation training.
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- Association between altruism and nursing career choice among first-year nursing students: a cross-sectional survey. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: It is important to support altruism values in the education process for students who choose nursing for both idealistic and pragmatic reasons. It is recommended that guidance and role model practices that will improve students' professional belonging, professional values and ethical awareness should be emphasized.
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- Interrupted clinical placements among nursing students: a scoping review of causes and preventive strategies. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Interruptions in clinical placements result from multifactorial interactions. Preventive strategies should be implemented collaboratively at the individual, interpersonal, environmental, and institutional levels. Preceptor and peer support may serve as a key entry point for intervention. Future research should explore longitudinal designs, digital technology interventions, and inter-institutional collaboration to establish systematic support frameworks.
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