Effects of Gratitude Disposition, Social Support, and Occupational Stress of Clinical Nurses on Grit / 정신간호학회지

Purpose@#This is a descriptive research that aims to identify the effects of clinical nurses' gratitude disposition, social support, and occupational stress on grit and provide basic data for the development of future grit promotion among clinical nurses. @*Methods@#The study participants were 164 nurses who had worked at three general hospitals in Jeollabuk-do, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire from May 2022 to June 2022. For data analysis, descriptive statistics, independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis were conducted using SPSS 23.0. @*Results@#The average grit score was 42.26±5.48. Grit showed a positive correlation with gratitude disposition and social support and a negative correlation with occupational stress. The factors influencing grit were gratitude disposition, clinical experience of 12~60 months, and occupational stress; social support did not have any effect on grit. The explanatory power was 25.0%. @*Conclusion@#Results confirmed that the higher the gratitude disposition among clinical nurses, the higher the grit; and the lower the occupational stress, the higher the grit. In order to increase grit among clinical nurses, measures at the nursing organization level, including training and programs that can strengthen gratitude disposition and reduce occupational stress, are needed.

Effects of clinical nursing character and self-efficacy on nursing performance / 의료커뮤니케이션

Background@#Since nursing performance is related to the organizational performance of hospitals, this study was attempted to determine the effects of general characteristics, clinical nursing character, and self-efficacy of nurses working in hospitals on nursing performance. @*Methods@#The subjects were 150 nurses working in 3 general hospitals. Data collected through self-report questionnaires from January 4 to 18, 2021, were used. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0, and hierarchical regression analysis was performed to identify factors affecting nursing performance. @*Results@#In the final model, the experience of the nurse’s current unit, clinical nursing character, and self-efficacy were found to be influencing factors on nursing performance. The explanatory power of the whole model was 53.6%. @*Conclusion@#Hospital administrators should carefully consider changing departments so that nurses can gain sufficient experience in the unit. In addition, it is necessary to develop and apply a program to strengthen clinical nursing character and enhance self-efficacy.

Gender Differences in Health Status, Health Behavior and Disease Prevalence of Multi-cultural Family / 의료커뮤니케이션

BACKGROUND: This study was to analyze gender differences in health status, health behaviors and disease prevalence of multi-cultural family in order to contribute to health promotion of them.METHODS: This study used raw data from the Korea Community Health Survey(KCHS) which was performed in 2015. Among them, 3,045 multi-cultural family members were included in this study. Data was analyzed using SPSS 21.0 for descriptive statistics, t test, Chi-square test, and Pearson's correlation coefficients.RESULTS: According to gender, depression and subjective health were different in health status. High risk drinking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, arthritis, and obesity prevalence rate were higher in males than females significantly(p < .001).CONCLUSION: Based on the study results, it is necessary to establish a public health care program to improve health and welfare of multi-cultural families.

A Study on Death Anxiety, Death Preparation, Gratitude and Quality of Life among Korean Baby-boom Generation Women / 정신간호학회지

PURPOSE: In Korea, people in the baby-boom generation are now experiencing the aging phenomenon and they differ significantly from previous generations with social and historical experience as well as population size. The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationships between death anxiety, death preparation, gratitude and the degree of quality of life in baby-boom generation women. METHODS: For the study 144 participants who lived in Jeonbuk area were enrolled. A questionnaire survey method including several tools was used. Data were collected from February 23 to March 20, 2016 and analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, ANOVA, Pearson correlation with SPSS/WIN 18.0. RESULTS: The major findings are summarized as follows: (1) Scores for death anxiety, death preparation, gratitude and the quality of life were average. (2) There was significant negative correlation between gratitude and death anxiety. Gratitude had significantly positive relations to death preparation and quality of life. CONCLUSION: The findings show that gratitude is the most important factor in baby-boom generation women, suggesting that further study to verify impact factors is needed, and intervention program which provide for successful later years for baby-boom generation women should be developed.

Self Efficacy, Organizational Commitment, Customer Orientation and Nursing Performance of Nurses in Local Public Hospitals / 간호행정학회지

PURPOSE: The local public hospitals in Korea are regarded as institutions that must consider the provision of good quality public health services, as well as profitability. Therefore it is important to improve nursing services to produce positive change in local public hospitals. This study was done to examine the relationships between self efficacy, organizational commitment, customer orientation and nursing performance for nurses in local public hospitals. METHODS: For this study, 5 of 34 institutions were selected through random sampling: and 134 nurses working in local public hospitals were selected. Data were collected from March 28 to April 8, 2016 using self-report questionnaires. Collected data were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 18.0. RESULTS: The major findings are summarized as follows: (1) There were significant positive correlations between self efficacy, organizational commitment, customer orientation, and nursing performance. (2) The factors affecting nursing performance were self efficacy, organizational commitment, and customer orientation, in that order, and these variables explained 57% of nursing performance. CONCLUSION: Administrators in local public hospitals should use the results of this study to develop a strategy for improving nursing performance.

Factors of Affecting Suicidal Ideation in Elders Living in own Home / 정신간호학회지

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate factors affecting suicidal ideation in elders who lived in their own home. METHODS: A correlative research design was used. Survey was conducted in Jeonbuk province in Korea. Data were collected from July 1 to 30, 2013. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regressions with SPSS 18.0 program were used for data analysis. RESULTS: The major findings are summarized as follows: (1) Meaning in life had a positive relation to gratitude and a negative relation to depression and suicidal ideation. Gratitude had a negative relation to depression and suicidal ideation. Depression had a significantly positive relation to suicidal ideation. (2) The significant factors affecting suicidal ideation were depression, residential area, subjective economic level, and subjective health status which together explained 36% of the variance. The results indicate that depression was a significant factor associated with suicidal ideation among elders. CONCLUSION: In order to decrease suicidal ideation among elders, active intervention for depression is needed. Nurses should consider individual conditions of the client - residential area, subjective economic level, and subjective health status. Also nurses should consider mental, as well as physical health when caring for elders.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Preventive Health Behavior of Cancer in Middle-aged Men / 재활간호학회지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to identify the knowledge, attitude, and preventive health behavior of cancer in middle-aged men and to provide data for education program regarding cancer prevention. METHODS: This study was a descriptive research using a questionnaire, which included 20 items for knowledge, 10 items for attitude, and 18 items for preventive health behavior of cancer. Data were collected from 140 middle-aged men. Descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression analysis were used with SPSS/WIN 18.0 to analyze the data. RESULTS: The mean score for knowledge of cancer was 11.58 (range 0~20), for attitude, 37.52 (range 5~50), and for preventive health behavior of cancer, 58.85 (range 18~90). Preventive health behavior of cancer showed a significantly positive correlation with knowledge (r=.27, p=.001) and attitude (r=.31, p<.001) toward cancer. In stepwise multiple regression analysis, knowledge and attitude toward cancer were significant factors affecting preventive health behavior of cancer. Those variables explained 12.5% of cancer preventive behavior. CONCLUSION: In order to develop a cancer prevention education program for middle-aged men, accurate knowledge and improving attitude should be considered. Furthermore, it is necessary to do further study with a larger random sample according to lifespan.

High School Boys' Images of Men as Nurses / 기본간호학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the images of men as nurses held by high school boys, and to provide basic data about the desirability of nursing as a career choice for them. METHODS: Q-methodology which provides a method of analyzing the subjectivity of each item was used: The 35 high school boys classified 31 selected Q-statements into a normal distribution using a 9-point scale. The collected data was analyzed by the pc-QUNAL program. RESULTS: Among the high school boys, three types of images of men as nurses were identified. Type I; A promising occupation for men through active way of thinking, Type II; Men working in a woman oriented field of work, Type III; A promising profession without any gender stereotype. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that specific strategies should be developed to promote the choice of nursing among high school boys.

The Analysis of Intervention Studies for Snoezelen / 재활간호학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze intervention studies related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment). METHODS: Studies related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment) published between 1995 and 2010 in both Korean and International journals were systematically reviewed, and analyzed following guidelines. Based on inclusion criteria, 23 studies including 5 Korean and 18 International articles were selected. RESULTS: Most studies were conducted in various area of research such as medicine, nursing, and occupational therapy. There was no publication related to Snoezelen (multisensory environment) in Korean nursing journals. In terms of target population, more than 65% of the study subjects were patients with dementia, mental retardation, and learning disability. Intervention was implemented mostly in less than 30 minutes, once a week for 2 to 4 weeks. The effects on behavior, physical, and psychological contexts were assessed as outcome indicators. There was more 'positive' than 'no effect' in self-stimulatory behaviors, problem behaviors, heart rate, pain, mood state, and anxiety, whereas more 'no effect' than 'positive' in blood pressure, respiration, enjoyment, and relaxation. CONCLUSION: Future studies are needed to develop the protocol and outcome indicators for effective use of this new intervention in Korea.

Lifestyle, Depression, and Health Related Quality of Life among Women in Jeju Province

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate relations among lifestyle, depression and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of adult women in the Jeju Province. METHODS: This study sampled 154 women aged 20 or older through convenience sampling and surveyed them from January to February, 2008. RESULTS: The mean score for lifestyle was 3.7, for depression 12.1, and for HRQoL 75.2. There were significant negative correlations between lifestyle and depression, and between depression and HRQoL. There was a significant positive correlation between lifestyle and HRQoL. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that HRQoL of women is associated with lifestyle and depression. When developing programs to enhance health in women, consideration should be given to lifestyle and depression.