Professional Attitudes Research Articles

Peripherally administered vasopressors in critically ill adult patients: A survey of UK healthcare professional practices, attitudes and experiences

Peripherally administered vasopressors in critically ill adult patients: A survey of UK healthcare professional practices, attitudes and experiences

Attitudes of students toward domestic violence and children’s rights: a cross-sectional study and structural equation model analysis

Purpose This study aims to investigate the attitude of students toward domestic violence (DV) and children’s rights. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire design method was used to collect data. The participants of the study were university levels of associate degree students in Eastern Turkey. Findings Results showed that female students were more likely to approve of DV, and this difference was statistically significant. The structural equation modeling analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between students' attitude toward children’s rights and their overall attitude toward DV. Originality/value This research suggests that the participants had a positive view of DV and a moderate attitude toward children’s rights. Therefore, it is recommended to enhance the attitude and awareness of future health professionals about children’s rights and DV.

On clinical nurses’ views about diversities- A qualitative study

It is a must for nurses to provide healthcare to people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions, and genders. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to explore nurses' approaches to various people. The study collected data via semi-structured interviews and contacted 40 nurses through snowball sampling. Most nurses were between the ages of 25–40 and female, 22 of them had postgraduate degrees, and 18 had undergraduate degrees in nursing. Only 10 of them had received special training related to diversity. MaxQda software program was used for content analyses, and four basic themes were determined respectively, "Nurses' perceptions of diversity," "Nurses' perceptions of diversity towards patients," "Nurses' perceptions of diversity towards healthcare professionals," and "Nurses' perceptions of diverse towards the institution." Participant nurses mainly revealed that although legal and organizational procedures aimed to prevent discriminative attitudes in clinical environments, discriminatory attitudes of nurses and healthcare professionals toward diverse people still occurred.

Implementation of a Mental Health Nursing Practicum in an Urban Homeless Shelter.

People experiencing homelessness suffer from deficient access to health care and disproportionately poor health outcomes. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) maintains learning competencies for prelicensure nursing students. Shelters are rich environments for students to garner experiences with the inequities plaguing our health care system and to fulfill AACN competencies. We established a psychiatric and mental health nursing practicum at a homeless shelter. Following a retrospective pretest methodology, we evaluated student learning with the Health Care Professional's Attitudes Toward the Homeless Inventory (HPATHI). Students, faculty, and shelter staff provided qualitative feedback postpracticum. Students' median HPATHI scores increased on 16 of 19 survey items. Qualitative feedback was largely positive and reinforced HPATHI data. The practicum provided rich learning experiences for students. Educators establishing shelter-based practica should prioritize continuity, develop referral pathways for residents with illness, maintain a flexible mindset, administer prospective student surveys, and solicit feedback from shelter residents. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(X):XXX-XXX.].

Research on the Educational Needs of Long-term Hospitalized Children

This study discussed the parents' educational needs and expectations of a university-affiliated hospital in the neonatal and oncology departments in a semi-structured interview survey. Parents generally pay close attention to their children's learning environment in the hospital, the allocation of educational resources, and the organization and implementation of educational activities. At the same time, the parents also put forward clear requirements for the professional quality and attitude of the education volunteers, hoping that the volunteers will have solid professional knowledge, personalized teaching ability, and warm and caring emotional attitude. In addition, parents emphasized the importance of educational support in enriching children's lives, promoting physical and mental growth, focusing on mental health and behavioral management, and expected hospitals to provide more flexible and diverse ways of educational support.

Manajemen Waktu Mahasiswa Yang Bekerja Paruh Waktu

The study was designed to : (1) Explore the strategies used by studente who work part-time in managing time and setting prioritie, (2) Assess the professionalism of students who work part-time, (3) Know the psychological conditions experienced.The method used is qualitative research with data collection techniques in form of interviews with 2 subjects who match the research criteria. The data analysis technique is based on interview transcripts with the subject, data reduction that has been validated by the subject, data exposure as well as data presentation, and conclusions.The results showed that both subjects could manage time management between college and work activities. If based on the aspects of time management, both subjects show similar aspects aspects and are able to carry out time management. (1) The time management of the two subjects through the strategies used in time management, (2) The attitude of professionalism shown, and (3) How to manage personal/psychic conditions.

The relationship between nurses' professional values and ethical attitudes to pain.

Background: Pain management is a fundamental human right for everyone who experiences it. The management of pain is an ethical obligation for all health professionals. Professional values have an important place in appropriate clinical decision-making. Research aim: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between nurses' ethical attitudes in pain management and their compliance with professional values. Research design: The study was conducted as a descriptive and correlational research. The study data were collected by online survey method using the Introductory Characteristics Form, Ethical Attitude Scale for Pain Management in Nursing, and Nurses Professional Values Scale - Revised. Participants and research context: The population of the study consisted of nurses working in tertiary treatment centers in a country. A total of 388 nurses participated in the study. Ethical considerations: Ethical approval was obtained from the University Ethics Committee. Consent was obtained from the nurses. Results: The mean total score of the Ethical Attitude Scale for Pain Management in Nursing was 98.96 ± 9.37, and the mean total score of the Nurses Professional Values Scale was 101.51 ± 15.20. The scores of the Ethical Attitude Scale for Pain Management in Nursing were positively and moderately correlated with the total scores of the Professional Values Scale. Compliance with professional values explained 41% of the total variance of ethical attitude for pain management. Conclusions: In this study, it was found that nurses' ethical attitudes for pain management and compliance with professional values were at a high level, compliance with professional values was associated with ethical attitudes for pain management, and ethical attitudes for pain management decreased with increasing working years. A nurse with high ethical sensitivity and compliance with professional values can easily recognize ethical problems, effectively manage the ethical decision-making process, and provide appropriate patient care.

Libyan Pharmacy Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Generic Substitution for Prescribed Brand Medications

Libyan Pharmacy Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Generic Substitution for Prescribed Brand Medications

Professional and Personal Attitudes toward Discussing Sexuality and Degree of Religiosity among Social Workers.

This study investigated the correlations between social workers' levels of religiosity and their professional attitudes toward discussing sexual health. The focus was particularly on the potential mediating role of their attitudes to heteronormative beliefs. A random sample of 150 social workers from Israel (Jewish [63.3 percent], Palestinian-Arab [36 percent], and those who self-identified as "other" [0.7 percent]) completed a self-administered questionnaire. The findings revealed significant correlations among professional attitudes toward discussing sexual health, attitudes toward heteronormativity, and degree of religiosity. Social workers with higher levels of religiosity exhibited higher levels of heteronormative beliefs, which, in turn, influenced their professional attitudes toward discussing sexual health. Furthermore, the findings highlight the importance of challenging heteronormative perspectives for all social welfare service users. Social work must establish culturally sensitive training to challenge the hegemony of heteronormative perspectives while connecting to religious and conservative values and perceptions.

Kompetensi Profesional Guru dalam Proses Pembelajaran

This study aims to explore the concept of teacher professionalism in the 21st century, especially in the context of English language learning. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological design, with data collection techniques through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The results show that teacher professionalism covers various aspects, including subject matter mastery and professional attitude. Professional teachers are expected to be able to design and implement effective learning, motivate students, guide and provide counseling, assess students’ learning progress, and manage the classroom well. The research findings show that English teachers in Indonesia need to improve some aspects of their professionalism, such as English teaching skills in the classroom and the development of more innovative materials. Teachers also need further training to improve their ability to teach English in the digital era. Support from the school and collaboration with peers are also very important to improve the quality of English learning in schools. This study concludes that teacher professionalism is an important factor in achieving better education standards. Teachers must continue to learn and develop to improve their competencies and meet the needs of students in the 21st century.

What are they considering when they face a fetus with birth defects? A qualitative study on ethical attitudes of health professionals in China

BackgroundBirth defects are the leading cause of mortality in newborn babies and children under five years old. In response, the Chinese government has implemented a three-tiered prevention strategy, which has brought ethical concerns about fetuses with birth defects. This study aims to explore the attitudes toward fetuses with birth defects among health professionals engaged in maternal and child health services.MethodsA qualitative study was conducted among 13 health professionals engaged in maternal and child health services in Hunan Province, China. The questions were designed to elicit the participants' work experience and attitudes toward fetuses with birth defects. The data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews, and NVivo 12 was used for data coding and analysis. A thematic analysis approach was employed following the SRQR checklist.ResultsFive themes and 13 attributes were generated regarding health professionals' perspectives on fetuses with birth defects. The five themes included: (1) severity and curability of diseases (two attributes), (2) family relations (four attributes), (3) medical assessments (two attributes), (4) social situations (three attributes), (5) self-value orientations (three attributes). The findings showed that the majority of health professionals held the view that a fetus with a curable disease could be born, whereas a fetus with severe disability and teratogenesis should be terminated. Twelve out of the 13 health professionals believed that parents should be the decision-makers, while only one thought that the family should make a decision together.ConclusionsAttitudes toward birth defects were influenced by various factors, indicating the complexity of real-world cases identified in this study. The findings highlight the dilemmas faced by both families and health professionals regarding birth defects. Adequate medical knowledge and support from society are crucial to inform decision-making among family members. Additionally, standardized norms and policies for birth defects are needed. Establishing an ethics committee for prenatal diagnosis is necessary to address current ethical issues in this field.

영유아 아버지의 성역할인식, 우울, 전문적 도움추구태도, 일-양육 갈등 간의 구조적 관계

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the structural relationship between gender role perception, depression, and attitudes toward seeking professional help that affect fathers' work-parenting conflict. Methods Test was conducted to measure variables related to work-parenting conflict on 313 fathers of infants and toddlers living in the metropolitan area. The causal relationship between variables was verified using the structural equation model, and phantom variable analysis was performed to verify specific indirect effects. Results It was found that the lower the awareness of the gender role of father, the higher the depression, which lowers the father's attitude toward professional help and ultimately increases the father's work-parenting conflict. Conclusions It is necessary to develop parent education and various social support services through understanding the impact of fathers' gender role awareness, depression, and professional help-seeking attitude on work-parenting conflict.

Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in the Assessment, and Management of Sickle-Cell Disease: A Meta-Aggregative Review.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) presents significant health challenges globally. Despite its prevalence in diverse geographical regions, there is a paucity of literature synthesizing evidence on healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward SCD assessment and management. This meta-aggregative review systematically examined and synthesized existing qualitative research to elucidate healthcare professionals' KAP regarding SCD assessment and management. This meta-aggregative review followed Aromataris and Pearson's guidelines and the PRISMA framework for systematic review reporting. The search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL Web of Science, Google Scholar, Dimensions AI, and HINARI. Quality appraisal was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) demonstrate varying levels of KAP toward SCD assessment and management. Studies reveal low-to-moderate levels of general knowledge among HCPs, with nurses often exhibiting poorer understanding than physicians. Deficiencies in awareness of specific interventions, such as chemoprophylaxis and prenatal diagnosis, are noted, along with gaps in SCD assessment and diagnosis, particularly in pain management and premarital screening. Attitudes toward SCD patients vary, and practices reveal inconsistencies and deficiencies, including inadequate nutritional counseling and barriers in emergency departments. However, interventions aimed at improving HCPs' KAP show promise in enhancing understanding and attitudes toward SCD, suggesting potential avenues for improvement. Educational initiatives targeted at both student nurses and practicing healthcare providers, coupled with the implementation of standardized protocols and guidelines, can enhance knowledge acquisition and promote consistent, high-quality care delivery. Future studies should improve the quality of their methods in this area of study.

Professional Help-Seeking Attitudes Among College Students: The Role of ACEs, Resilience, and Mental Health

ABSTRACT Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are associated with poorer physical and mental health outcomes, which have been shown to negatively impact resilience. The prevalence of mental health diagnoses among college students is increasing in frequency and severity. Further, research shows that college students often have unmet mental health needs and underutilize professional help for mental health disorders. The purpose of this study was to better understand the relationship between ACES, resilience, mental health diagnosis, mental health treatment, and attitudes toward help-seeking. Specifically, we wanted to understand what contributes to college students seeking professional help. Nine hundred and forty-one college students from a large Southwest university completed a series of measures via a Qualtrics link. There was a significant relationship between ACE scores and previous/current mental health diagnosis (p = .001) and between ACE scores and previous/current psychological treatment (p = .001). When considering all factors together, a four-way ANOVA indicated the overall model was significant, but only current/recent mental health treatment had a significant effect on attitude toward seeking professional help (p=.001). ACEs, resiliency, and mental health diagnosis did not impact attitudes toward seeking help. This study adds to the growing body of literature on understanding what contributes to college students seeking help.

Literacy and Attitude Toward Suicide Among Doctors and Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study.

Introduction Globally, suicide remains a major public health problem and is the second most common cause of death in the 15-45 years age group. Awareness about suicide and the attitude of healthcare professionals regarding suicide are crucial factors determining the care for suicidal behaviors. The present study aimed to compare suicide literacy and attitude towardsuicide between doctors and nurses and to explore the association between suicide literacy and attitude toward suicide. Methods A cross-sectional comparison study was conducted between doctors and nurses in a tertiary healthcare center in southern India. The demographic characteristics and work and suicide care experience were recorded using a semi-structured proforma. Literacy of Suicide Scale - Short Form (LOSS-SF) and Attitude Toward Suicide Questionnaire (ATTS) were used to assess the awareness about suicidal behaviors and attitudes towardsuicide, respectively. Appropriate statistical tests were used to compare the outcome measures between doctors and nurses with the statistical significance set at p ≤ 0.05. Results A total of 600 healthcare professionals (doctors (n=300) and nurses (n=300)) were included. The doctors were older, had longer work experience, and demonstrated better suicide literacy, yet harbored more negative attitudes towardsuicide than nurses. Among doctors, increasing levels of suicide literacy were negatively correlated with positive attitudes towardsuicide. Among nurses, increasing age was negatively correlated with healthy attitudes towardsuicide. Conclusion Doctors had better awareness of suicidal behaviors yet displayed negative attitudes towardpeople with suicidal behaviors. Despite having less suicide awareness, nurses exhibited positive attitudes towardsuicide. Suicide literacy and attitudes towardsuicide can have complex relationships mediated by multiple factors.

Educator experiences with postgraduate psychology students exhibiting professional competence issues

ABSTRACT Psychology training programs emphasize competencies like professional behavior, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence. Some students, known as students with problems of professional competence (SPPC), struggle in these areas. This study explored SPPC characteristics and educator experiences in managing them through semi-structured interviews with twelve Australian psychology educators. Thematic analysis revealed that SPPC often struggle with professional attitudes, feedback integration, reflective skills, and mental health, placing demands on resources and contributing to educator stress. The role of educators as gatekeepers, assessors, and evaluators also raises concerns about maintaining ethical standards. Findings highlight the need for better understanding, support, and strategies for managing SPPC to uphold ethical standards.

Black bodies in phenomenological bioethics: cultural othering, ‘Corporeal Uncanny’ and ethical quandaries of black nurses in Take My Hand and Small Great Things

The aims of the present article are twofold. First, it attempts to theorise the thematic and ontological intersection between phenomenological and black bioethics and proposes ‘Ontic-Black Bioethics’, a neologism to...

Insights into quality professionals' adoption of Quality 4.0 in the high-tech industry

PurposeThis paper examines the factors influencing the adoption of Quality 4.0 technologies by quality professionals. The study evaluates perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards use, and intention to use new technologies.Design/methodology/approachThe research involves a literature review, identification of latent variables derived from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and a survey conducted among 200 quality professionals in the high-tech sector using computer-assisted web interviews.FindingsThe study elucidates the attitudes and intentions of high-tech industry employees towards adopting Quality 4.0 technologies. The primary conclusion drawn is that the predominant factor shaping the attitude of quality professionals towards new technologies is their confidence in their ability to effectively engage with these technologies rather than solely the perceived usefulness of such technologies to themselves or their organization.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is subject to certain limitations. Firstly, it focuses on five variables identified in the TAM model, potentially overlooking other pertinent factors that could provide a more comprehensive understanding. Secondly, the analysis of Quality 4.0 technologies is presented in a generalized manner, possibly resulting in nuanced differences if each specific technology were examined individually.Originality/valueThis article fills a gap in the literature by identifying the factors influencing quality professionals' adoption of Quality 4.0 technologies and delineating the relationships between these factors.

Knowledge and attitudes toward artificial intelligence in nursing among various categories of professionals in China: a cross-sectional study.

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is an important public health issue. However, few studies have investigated the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare professionals toward its applications in nursing. This study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and concerns of healthcare professionals, AI-related professionals, and others in China toward AI in nursing. We conducted an online cross-sectional study on nursing students, nurses, other healthcare professionals, AI-related professionals, and others in China between March and April 2024. They were invited to complete a questionnaire containing 21 questions with four sections. The survey followed the principle of voluntary participation and was conducted anonymously. The participants could withdraw from the survey at any time during the study. This study obtained 1,243 valid questionnaires. The participants came from 25 provinces and municipalities in seven regions of China. Regarding knowledge of AI in nursing, 57% of the participants knew only a little about AI, 4.7% did not know anything about AI, 64.7% knew only a little about AI in nursing, and 13.4% did not know anything about AI in nursing. For attitudes toward AI in nursing, participants were positive about AI in nursing, with more than 50% agreeing and strongly agreeing with each question on attitudes toward AI in nursing. Differences in the numbers of participants with various categories of professionals regarding knowledge and attitudes toward AI in nursing were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Regarding concerns and ethical issues about AI in nursing, every participant expressed concerns about AI in nursing, and 95.7% of participants believed that it is necessary to strengthen medical ethics toward AI in nursing. Nursing students and healthcare professionals lacked knowledge about AI or its application in nursing, but they had a positive attitude toward AI. It is necessary to strengthen medical ethics toward AI in nursing. The study's findings could help develop new strategies benefiting healthcare.

Analisis Penyebab Rendahnya Kedisiplinan Pegawai Pada Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah (UPTD) Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Produksi (KPHP) Dharmasraya Dinas Kehutanan Provinsi Sumatera Barat Menggunakan Grounded Theory

Employee discipline is an important factor in achieving organizational performance. Disciplined employees will comply with regulations, complete tasks on time, and show a professional attitude at work. Low employee discipline can have a negative impact on organizational performance, such as decreasing productivity, service quality and organizational image. Discipline is something that can be used as a benchmark to determine whether the functions of human resource management or leadership as a whole have been carried out well or not. This research aims to determine the factors that contribute to the low level of employee discipline at the UPTD KPHP Dharmasraya Forest Service of West Sumatra Province. The research method used is qualitative research with a Grounded Theory approach. The results of this research state that. factors that contribute to the low level of employee discipline at the UPTD KPHP Dharmasraya West Sumatra Province Forestry Service, ethical awareness, socio-economic impacts, reward and punishment systems, HRD policies and mental health.