Application Of Self-efficacy Research Articles

Analysis of the Impact of Student Internet Addiction on Self-Efficacy and Countermeasures after the Resumption of Classes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study aims to investigate the impact of internet addiction on the self-efficacy of middle school students after the resumption of classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to analyze corresponding countermeasures. In the field of education, the application of self-efficacy has significant implications. Enhancing individual self-efficacy plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of internet addiction. There is a negative correlation between internet addiction and self-efficacy, meaning that the higher the level of internet addiction, the lower the self-efficacy of middle school students. Based on this, this paper proposes interventions to enhance self-efficacy and prevent internet addiction. In a supportive social and policy environment, through concerted efforts from schools and families, we can effectively address internet addiction issues amidst the backdrop of COVID-19, promoting students' physical and mental health development, enhancing their self-efficacy, reducing their dependency and obsession with the internet. Future research could further explore the specific factors influencing internet addiction and self-efficacy, conduct more detailed cross-group comparative studies, and examine the differences and correlations between different groups in terms of internet addiction and self-efficacy. We will also continue to explore the possibility of using intelligent technology to intervene in internet addiction, devising personalized treatment plans tailored to individual characteristics and needs.

Relationship between self-efficacy and interdialytic weight gain (IDWG) index in people with chronic renal failure

Background: Weight gain due to excess fluid in patients undergoing hemodialysis leads to shortness of breath and heart failure. Self-efficacy plays an important role in a person's ability to organize and carry out the programs of action needed to cope with situations that arise. Purpose: To analyze the correlation between self-efficacy and IDWG index in patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods: This study was conducted on chronic kidney disease patients in the hemodialysis room of RSUD Otanaha using a correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 60 respondents were recruited using the purposive sampling technique. Data collection was done using a self-efficacy questionnaire and an IDWG observation sheet. Data analysis using the Pearson correlation test. Results: The results of this study showed a mean self-efficacy of 23.4 and a mean IDWG of 2.7. The results of the Pearson correlation test analysis yielded a p-value of 0.03 (<0.05), indicating that self-efficacy is related to IDWG scores in patients with chronic kidney disease. Conclusion: It can be concluded that good self-efficacy can reduce the IDWG index, and it is recommended that this research be used as reference material and provide nursing interventions in the form of education on the application of self-efficacy.

The neglected contributions of self-efficacy to older adults’ financial capacity

Purpose An ageing population comes with its own set of challenges such as impaired financial capacity and resultant dependency on others to manage financial affairs. Dependency, in turn, as the evidence suggests, creates opportunities for financial exploitation of older adults. Related studies have primarily examined the clinical features and correlates of financial capacity or have attempted to develop its multidimensional measures. Both of which do little to resolve issues associated with impaired financial capacity. This paper aims to make a case for future researchers to assess older adults’ financial capacity from a non-clinical aspect. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the notion of self-efficacy, as encapsulated within the social cognitive theory, this paper presents evidence from a host of different domains to demonstrate the potential contributions of self-efficacy to older adults’ financial capacity. Findings The contributions of self-efficacy in preserving older adults’ financial capacity appear to be much more profound than is currently acknowledged in the literature, thereby overlooking potentially promising and cost-effective interventions for autonomous ageing. Originality/value This paper presents a novel application of self-efficacy to autonomous ageing. Within this context, potential routes to the deployment of self-efficacy-based interventions are also discussed.

A quasi-experimental study to improve health service quality: implementing communication and self-efficacy skills training to primary healthcare workers in two counties in Iran

BackgroundService satisfaction ratings from clients are a good indicator of service quality. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of communication skills and self-efficacy training for healthcare workers on clients’ satisfaction.MethodsA quasi-experimental study was conducted in health centers of Saveh University of Medical Science in Iran. Primary Healthcare (PHC; N = 105) workers and service recipients (N = 364) were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received four 90-min training sessions consisting of lecture, film screening, role-playing, and discussion group. Before and 3 months after the intervention, a multi-part questionnaire (including demographics, self-efficacy and communication skills in PHC workers; and satisfaction questionnaire in service recipients) was completed by participants in both intervention and control groups.ResultsPHC worker mean scores of self-efficacy and communication skills after the educational program were increased in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Also, mean satisfaction scores for service recipients of the intervention group (PHC workers) generally significantly increased compared to the control group (p < 0.001).ConclusionsThe educational program improved the self-efficacy, and communication skills in health workers and improved client satisfaction overall. Our results support the application of self-efficacy and communication skills training for other medical groups who wish to improve clients satisfaction as an important health services outcome.

Application of self efficacy in rehabilitation nursing of patients with Parkinson's Disease

Objective To investigate the application of self efficacy in rehabilitation nursing of patients with Parkinson's Disease(PD). Methods 80 cases of PD from October 2012 to January 2010 in neurology department of internal medicine of our hospital in hospital were divided into observation and control groups. Patients in the control group were given routine nursing, in the observation group were used to enhance self-efficacy of patients with nursing care. The quality of life and rehabilitation effect before discharge between the two groups were compared. Results Life quality score in body function, mental function, social function, material life condition in the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group(P< 0.05). The improvement of activities of daily living(ADL), the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale(WAIS-RC)and Wechsler Memory Scale(WMS) in the observation group were significantly better than those of the control group(P< 0.05). Conclusions Enhancement in patients with PD self-efficacy could significantly increase patients to exercise faith, improve patients'living ability and intellectual and the quality of life. Key words: Self-efficacy; Parkinson's Disease; Rehabilitation nursing; Application

Application of Self-Efficacy for the Regulation of Coping Styles and Mental Healt in Disaster Education

This study was to investigate the effect of self-efficacy on coping styles and the regulatory role of mental healt in the disaster nursing education of nursing undergraduates to strengthen the education of mental healt in them and improve their abilities to cope with disaster relief. 403 nursing undergraduates who had passed the assessment of knowledge and skills related to disaster relief were chosen to receive a questionnaire survey. GSES, CSQ and PHI were applied for the correlation analysis and multiple hierarchical regression analysis. The results showed that self-efficacy has a significantly positive prediction effect on the mature coping style. In the prediction of coping styles based on self-efficacy, SOM, ANX and HMA played a regulatory role. It is concluded that students with higher self-efficacy were inclined to adopt the mature coping style, and the somatotization symptom and emotional state of mental healt can play a significant regulation role in the influence of self-efficacy on coping styles.

A Concept Analysis of Self-Efficacy Among Chinese Elderly with Diabetes Mellitus

This paper is a report of concept analysis of self-efficacy in elderly with diabetes in China. Literature was systematically retrieved from 2000 to 2011 using five databases: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, MEDLINE, OVID, PsycInfo, and Web of Science. The key words used in the search were self-efficacy, diabetes, type 2, aged, self-care, and China. The electronic search was supplemented by a manual search of current issues of periodicals and follow-up of other cited materials, where appropriate. A total of 45 articles were retrieved. After a careful review of the 45 articles most relevant to the topic, 31 articles remained. They were used to complete a concept analysis using Walker and Avant's technique. Four defining attributes of self-efficacy were identified: (a) cognitive recognition of requisite specific techniques and skills required to undertake diabetes self-management, (b) perceived expectations of the outcomes of self-management, (c) confidence in the capability to perform self-management, and (d) sustained efforts in self-management of diabetes. Self-efficacy has been an important determinant in self-management among elderly with diabetes. The application of self-efficacy should be incorporated into decision-making and problem-solving procedures when caring for older adults with diabetes.

Application of self-efficacy in blood sugar control of gestational diabetes

Objective To investigate the status of blood sugar control among gestational diabetes and self-efficacy,and explore the effects of implementation of systemic health education,self-efficacy on blood sugar control.Methods Totals of 80 gestational diabetes were randomly divided into experimental group and control group,40 cases per group.Experimental group received systemic health education intervention while control group received conventional treatment,then blood sugar control and self-efficacy in two groups were compared before and after intervention.Results Fasting blood-glucose of experimental group was(6.12 ± 0.66)mmol/L before intervention,and after intervention four weeks that was(5.85 ± 0.55)mmol/L,and the difference was statistically significant(t =3.16,P ＜ 0.05).After intervention 8 weeks,fasting blood-glucose of experimental group was(5.16 ± 0.55)mmol/L and control group was(5.95 ± 0.32)mmol/L,and the difference was statistically significant(t =4.327,P ＜ 0.05).The score of experimental group was(28.47 ± 4.12)and control group was (7.56 ± 0.28),and the difference was statistically significant(t =5.341,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions Systematic health education can improve the blood glucose control level of gestational diabetes,and the higher self-efficacy,the easier blood-glucose control.so it should to take relative systematic health education to improve patients' self-efficacy,and to promote their blood-glucose control. Key words: Pregnancy; Blood-glucose; Self-efficacy

Determinants of medication adherence in hypertensive patients: an application of self-efficacy and the Theory of Planned Behaviour

AbstractObjectiveThe study aimed to identify the determinants of medication adherence in a population of hypertensive outpatients. The principle objective of the present study was to determine the utility of self-efficacy and the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in predicting adherence with antihypertensive medication.SettingAn outpatient hypertension clinic at the Belfast City Hospital, Northern Ireland.MethodOutpatients who had attended the hypertension clinic on at least one previous occasion were invited to participate in the study. Participants completed a questionnaire incorporating measures of adherence with medication, medical and sociodemographic factors, together with measures of self-efficacy and the TPB. There were no specific study exclusion criteria.Key findingsA total of 139 participants took part in the study; 20.9% of the participants reported non-adherence with their prescribed antihypertensive medication. A statistically significant difference in self-efficacy scores between the adherent and non-adherent groups was revealed by a Mann-Whitney test, with adherent patients perceiving higher levels of self-efficacy. Regression analysis with the TPB variables revealed that adherence was predicted by intentions and subjective norms, with 41% of the variance explained. Intention was predicted by attitudes and perceived behavioural control, with 61.9% of the variance explained.ConclusionThe present study provides support for the use of self-efficacy and the TPB in predicting medication adherence; however, further research is required on the application of the TBP in the prediction of health behaviour. These findings have implications for the design of adherence-enhancing interventions.