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Translation and psychometric validation of the Korean version of the academic nurse self-efficacy scale for Korean bachelor-level nursing students

Abstract Objective This study aimed to translate the Academic Nurse Self-Efficacy scale (ANSE), assess its appropriateness for use in Korean nursing students, and evaluate the Korean Version of the Academic Nurse Self-Efficacy scale’s (K-ANSE) validity and reliability. Methods The data of 444 nursing college students at 10 universities across the country were collected from November 1, 2020 to June 8, 2021. The K-ANSE was analyzed utilizing SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 25.0 programs. The K-ANSE’s content validity, construct validity, convergent/discriminant validity, criterion-related validity, and reliability were evaluated. Results Internal emotion management, auto-regulatory behavior, external emotion management, and sociality were established. The Cronbach’s α for the overall scale was 0.87, and that of the 4 subscales ranged from 0.70 to 0.89. Conclusions The Korean version of the ANSE seems to be a valid and reliable instrument to measure Korean bachelor-level nursing students.

Weighted Blanket: An Anxiety Reduction Tool in the Outpatient Oncology Infusion Setting.

Adults with cancer experience a significantly higher level of anxiety compared with the general population. Anxiety is reported at diagnosis and throughout the cancer trajectory, and it is particularly heightened at the initiation of infusion treatments. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated anxiety levels in patients receiving cancer treatments. This evidence-based practice project evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of using medical-grade weighted blankets to reduce anxiety in patients with cancer receiving the first two infusion treatments in the ambulatory setting. Patients completed a modified version of the Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety to self-report anxiety pre- and postimplementation. Patients and nurses completed feasibility surveys. Patients reported reduced anxiety after using a weighted blanket and described weighted blankets as comforting and soothing. More than 90% of surveyed patients agreed or strongly agreed that the blanket was comfortable, not too heavy, and easy to put on, and did not interfere with nursing care or their own activities. Nurses valued the ease of use and adherence to infection control standards.

Validation of the German long and short versions of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale.

The UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale is a widely used self-report measure of impulsivity, but there is currently no validated German version that includes the Positive Urgency scale. We combined existing German translations of UPPS scales and included the Positive Urgency dimension to validate the UPPS-P in a sample of 399 participants. In addition, we developed a revised short version of the UPPS-P (SUPPS-P) with 20 items and conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to verify the structure in an independent validation sample with 349 participants. To determine evidence of convergent and discriminant validity, we used measures of impulsivity, depression, anxiety, stress, problematic alcohol and substance use. CFA of the five factorial structure of the UPPS-P demonstrated acceptable fits and evidence of validity and reliability for the subscales. Psychometric characteristics of the SUPPS-P using the original item configuration were not satisfactory. As a result, we developed a revised German version of the SUPPS-P and confirmed the five-factor structure using a CFA in the validation sample. For the revised version, model fits and evidence of validity and internal consistencies were good. Associations with other constructs were as expected. For example, whereas Sensation Seeking was associated moderately with problematic alcohol use, lacking associations of Lack of Premeditation to internalizing symptoms showed evidence of discriminant validity. The German translations of both UPPS-P and SUPPS-P are valid tools for measuring impulsive behaviors. They are well-suited for exploring the associations between different facets of impulsivity and psychopathological phenomena.

Cognitive function of children with biliary atresia after primary living donor liver transplantation

BackgroundThe survival rate of children with biliary atresia (BA) after liver transplantation (LT) is significantly improved, and their quality of life has attracted much attention.This study aimed to investigate the cognition and its influencing factors in children with BA after primary living donor LT (BA-pLDLT) during infancy.MethodsChildren with BA were recruited 6 months after pLDLT at Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (2018–2022). Demographic and clinical data were collected from the health information system. Cognition was assessed using the Chinese version of the Griffiths Mental Development scale (GMDS-C). Multivariate linear regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of their cognitive function.ResultsIn total, 57 children with BA-pLDLT, aged 5.00(3.90–9.30) months at transplantation and 25.00(14.00-60.80) months at evaluation were included. The general developmental quotient (89.02 ± 12.07) and motor, language, eye-hand coordination, performance, and practical reasoning quotients of these children were significantly lower than the normative mean values of GMDS-C(P < 0.05). Of the 57 children, 16 (28.07%) had borderline developmental delay (DQ between 70 and 84), 3 (5.26%) had developmental delay (DQ < 70), and 11(19.29%) had language delay. Reoperation for biliary or vascular complications after pLDLT was a risk factor for decreased general development quotient and motor quotient and lower ZW at assessment was associated with decline motor quotient.ConclusionChildren with BA-pLDLT have varying degrees of developmental delays in early life. Reoperation and nutritional deficiencies had adverse effects on cognitive development.

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Persian version of the overactive bladder questionnaire (OAB-V8)

Background and objectivesOveractive bladder (OAB) is characterized by urinary frequency and is recognized as a disorder. Various tools are available for diagnosing this condition. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the 8-item Overactive Bladder Scale (OAB-V8). MethodsThis analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 150 OAB patients. The OAB-V8 scale was translated and culturally adapted following established guidelines. Face and content validity were assessed using the Impact Score (IS), Content Validity Index (CVI), and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) indices. Reliability was evaluated by calculating Cronbach's alpha (α) and utilizing the test-retest method (Intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC)). Construct validity was explored through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). All statistical analyses were carried out using SPSS version 24 and AMOS version 24, with a significance level set at 5 %. ResultsThe face validity was confirmed, with all items having an IS value greater than 1.5. Content validity was also confirmed, as most items had a Content Validity Index (CVI) higher than 0.79, and the average Content Validity Ratio (CVR) value was 0.96. In the initial phase of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), the sample adequacy and suitability of the exploratory analysis were confirmed (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test value = 0.784, Bartlett's Test p-value <0.05). Two dimensions explaining 61.87 % of the variance were then extracted. In the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), the fit indices were deemed acceptable (χ^2/df = 2.006, CFI = 0.96, GFI = 0.95, AGFI = 0.89, TLI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.08). The reliability was confirmed with an alpha coefficient of 0.81 and an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) of 0.98. ConclusionThe Persian version of the OAB-V8 questionnaire demonstrated good validity and reliability, indicating its suitability for use in Persian-speaking countries.

A Reliable and Efficient Online Solution for Adaptive Voltage and Frequency Scaling on FPGAs

A Reliable and Efficient Online Solution for Adaptive Voltage and Frequency Scaling on FPGAs

Development and validation of a 13-item short version of the inflammatory bowel disease self-efficacy scale

BackgroundThe inflammatory bowel disease self-efficacy scale (IBD-SES) is an instrument used across many countries to measure important health outcomes of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We aimed to develop and validate a substantially shorter version of this scale to reduce patients’ response burden.MethodsA total of 919 patients with IBD, 482 recruited from an IBD clinic and 437 recruited online, completed the Japanese version of the original, 29-item IBD-SES. These data were then used to develop a shorter version of the scale. The original 29 items of the IBD-SES were reduced with three analytic steps: assessing ceiling and floor effect, testing correlation between items, and assessing test-retest reliability. The resulting 13-item IBD-SES was evaluated for construct validity by confirmatory factor analysis, criterion validity by Pearson correlation coefficients with original version, and internal consistency by item-total correlations and the Cronbach’s α coefficient.ResultsThe short version consisted of the same four subscales “managing stress and emotions,” “managing medical care,” “managing symptoms and disease,” and “maintaining remission” as the original scale. The fit indices of the final model were as follows: normed chi-square, 7.18 (p < 0.001); comparative fit index, 0.94; goodness-of-fit index, 0.93; adjusted goodness-of-fit index, 0.89; parsimony goodness-of-fit index, 0.60; and root mean square error of approximation, 0.084. Correlation of each subscale with the original scale was high (0.97–0.98). Cronbach’s α for each subscale ranged from 0.68 to 0.86.ConclusionsA short version of the IBD-SES was developed. The results confirmed the improved validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of the IBD-SES.Trial registrationNot applicable.

Predictors and consequences of visual trajectories in Chinese older population: A growth mixture model.

Given the relatively high prevalence of vision impairment and the heterogeneity of visual changes among the elderly population, we aimed to identify the visual trajectories and to examine the predictors and consequences associated with each trajectory class. We analysed data from 2235 participants involved in the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), where vision impairment was evaluated using an adapted Landolt-C chart during each wave. We employed a growth mixture model (GMM) to identify distinct visual trajectories and logistic regression analysis to examine the predictors associated with each trajectory class. Furthermore, we investigated the effect of visual trajectories on distal consequences, including cognitive function, activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), depression, anxiety, and fall risk. Within the CLHLS study, cognitive function was assessed using the Chinese version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (CMMSE), ADL via the Katz index, and IADL through a modified version of Lawton's scale. Lastly, depression was assessed using the 10-item version of the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies (CES-D-10), while anxiety was measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7). Fall risk was determined by asking the question: 'Have you experienced any falls within the past year?' We identified two distinct visual trajectories in our analysis. Most older adults (n = 1830, 81.9%) initially had a good vision level that diminished ('high-baseline decline' group). Conversely, the remaining participants (n = 405, 18.1%) initially had a lower vision level that improved over time ('low-baseline improvement' group). The 'high-baseline decline' group was more likely to include older adults with relatively higher body mass index (BMI) (odds ratio (OR) = 1.086; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.046, 1.127), individuals with higher formal educational qualifications (OR = 1.411; 95% CI = 1.068, 1.864), those current engaging in exercise (OR = 1.376; 95% CI = 1.046, 1.811), and individuals reporting more frequent consumption of fruit (OR = 1.357; 95% CI = 1.053, 1.749). Conversely, the 'low-baseline improvement' group had a higher likelihood of including older individuals (OR = 0.947; 95% CI = 0.934, 0.961), residents of nursing homes (OR = 0.340; 95% CI = 0.116, 0.993) and those self-reporting cataracts (OR = 0.268; 95% CI = 0.183, 0.391) and glaucoma (OR = 0.157; 95% CI = 0.079, 0.315). Furthermore, the 'high-baseline decline' group showed a positive impact on distal consequences, adjusting for sex, birthplace, residence, main occupation, education, economic status, and marital status. This impact included cognitive function (correlation coefficient (β) = 2.092; 95% CI = 1.272, 2.912), ADL (β = -0.362; 95% CI = -0.615, -0.108), IADL (β = -1.712; 95% CI = -2.304, -1.121), and reported lower levels of depression (β = 0.649; 95% CI = 0.013, 1.285). We observed no significant influence on fall risk and anxiety within the identified visual trajectories in the adjusted model. Vision in older adults with ocular disease could potentially be improved. Having formal education, maintaining an appropriate BMI, engaging in exercise, and consuming fruit more frequently appear to be beneficial for the visual health of the elderly. Considering the negative impact of visual impairment experience on distal cognition, self-care ability, and depression symptoms, stakeholder should prioritise long-term monitoring and management of vision impairment among older adults.

Prevalence, Correlates, and Comorbidities Among Young Adults Who Screened Positive for ADHD in South Korea During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objective: This study examined the prevalence, associated factors, and psychiatric comorbidities of adult ADHD during the COVID-19 pandemic by analyzing nationally representative data. Methods: Among the 5,511 respondents of the 2021 National Mental Health Survey, South Korea, 2,764 (18–49 years) were selected. The Korean versions of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, Composite International Diagnostic Interview, and Structured Clinical Interview for Internet Gaming Disorder were used as diagnostic assessments. Results: The 6-month prevalence of positive screens for adult ADHD was 3.1%. In individuals aged 18 to 29 years exhibiting adult ADHD symptoms, high prevalence rates of alcohol use, depression, and Internet gaming disorders were observed in the last 12 months. Adults who screened positive for ADHD reported significantly lower life satisfaction and resilience, and higher loneliness and social isolation (vs. non-ADHD group). Conclusion: Adult ADHD symptoms significantly influenced mental well-being, highlighting the need for an appropriate treatment/prevention system, particularly for individuals aged 18 to 29 years.

Analysis of factors self-harm behaviour among adolescents undergoing drug rehabilitation in Indonesia

Introduction: The study aimed to analyse the factors associated with self-harm behaviour in adolescents in drug rehabilitation. Methods: This study used a descriptive-correlative design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study was 241 adolescents who were in drug rehabilitation using the purposive sampling technique. This research was conducted in the Lido Centre for the Rehabilitation of the National Narcotics Agency, the Lampung Centre for Rehabilitation of the National Narcotics Agency, the Cipinang Besar Utara Narcotics Penitentiary, the Special Prison for Children of Jakarta, Lampung Narcotics Penitentiary, and the Al Islamy Foundation. This study used five questionnaires, namely the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness, Self-Identity Questionnaire, UCLA Loneliness Scale Version 3, and the Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory. This study was analysed using a logistic regression test. Results: The results of the logistic regression analysis showed that, from several factors related to self-harm, namely loneliness, self-identity, and stigma, two factors that are most related to self-harm behaviour are self-identity and stigma, with a p-value of 0.000 (p&lt;0.05). Conclusions: Self-harm behaviour can occur due to factors such as self-identity and stigma. This research can be a basis for providing nursing interventions to adolescents undergoing drug rehabilitation. Appropriate nursing interventions can help adolescents undergoing drug rehabilitation control the self-harm behaviour they want to engage in. Researchers recommend the importance of interventions aimed at strengthening self-identity and reducing stigma in efforts to prevent and treat self-harm behaviour. Additionally, future research is recommended to consider other variables that may also contribute to this behaviour.

대학생의 내면화된 수치심이 외로움에 미치는 영향

Objectives The purposes of this study were to examine the mediated effect and pathway of self-criticism and the fear of compassion in the relationship of internalized shame on loneliness of university students. Methods To this end, 340 university students and graduate students aged 18 to 30 years old completed self-re-ported questionnaires consisting of Internalized Shame Scale(ISS), Self-Critical Cognition Scale(SCCS), The Korean version of the Fear of Compassion Scales, The UCLA Loneliness Scale Version 3. Based on the collected data, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and double mediation effects were analyzed using SPSS 23.0 and PROCESS Macro ver 3.5 program. Results First, there are positive correlations among internalized shame, loneliness, self-criticism and the fear of compassion. Second, the direct path for loneliness from internalized shame, self-criticism and the fear of com-passion from others was significant. but, the direct path for loneliness from fear of compassion for self was not significant. Third, in the pathway in which internalized shame affects loneliness, the sequential partial dual media-tion pathway of the fear of compassion from others and self-criticism was confirmed. Conclusions Finally, based on these results, the implications and limitations of this study and suggestions for the further research were discussed.

Development of a High-School Students' Version of the Daily Conversation Scale with Classroom Teachers

Objective This study was intended to develop a "High-School Students' Version of the Daily Conversation Scale with Classroom Teachers" to measure the frequency of daily conversations between high-school students and their classroom teachers.Methods The study consisted of Surveys I and II. Survey I was intended to validate the structural validity and reliability of the "High-School Students' Daily Conversation Scale with Classroom Teachers (Prototype Version)." It measured the frequency of high-school students' daily conversations with classroom teachers using the prototype scale and employed confirmatory factor analysis and item response theory to assess the factor measurement model and item performance, respectively. Internal consistency was evaluated using McDonald's ω (omega) reliability coefficient. Study II was intended to validate the prototype scale through hypothesis testing. The survey assessed daily conversation frequency, teacher support perception, depression/anxiety, and the teacher-student relationship. Two models were constructed: one predicting the impact of daily conversation frequency on support perception and depression/anxiety and the other predicting the impact on the teacher-student relationship. It was hypothesized that both models would fit well, with daily conversation frequency positively associated with support perception and relationship, and depression/anxiety negatively associated with support perception and relationship.Result The sample analyzed in Survey I consisted of 1,394 students in grades 1-3. The results of confirmatory factor analysis, item response theory, and McDonald's omega reliability coefficient met the criteria. The sample for Survey II consisted of 1,688 students in grades 1-3. The results of the analysis supported the hypothesis.Conclusion The results of this study suggest that the prototype version of the scale was conceptually unidimensional and that the difficulty level of each item was well-balanced, indicating the successful development of a "High-School Students' Version of the Daily Conversation Scale with Classroom Teachers." By using this scale and examining the effects of the frequency of daily conversation with homeroom teachers on the psychology and behavior of high-school students, we believe that it will be possible to contribute to an understanding of primary prevention measures that homeroom teachers can take to address mental health problems among their high-school students. We believe that this scale will contribute to future school health activities in the field of public health.

Validation of the Chinese version of the Oslo-3 Social Support Scale among nursing students: a study based on Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory models

BackgroundNursing students are encountering a range of health issues. Assessing social support is a key component in most questionnaire surveys related to health status, aiming to investigate the relationships and mechanisms between health status and social support to enhance overall health. Therefore, it is essential to seek out appropriate instruments to evaluate social support for nursing students. The Oslo-3 Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) is a reliable and concise instrument for evaluating social support. To date, there have been no studies validating the OSSS-3 based on Item Response Theory (IRT) models. Also, an officially validated Chinese version has not been found. The current research intended to verify the Chinese version of the OSSS-3.MethodsThe OSSS-3 was translated into Chinese and culturally adapted. Subsequently, the OSSS-3 was validated by employing the Classical Test Theory (CTT) and IRT models.ResultsThe split-half reliability was 0.622. The Cronbach’s α coefficient was 0.687. The correlations between each item and total scores varied from 0.723 to 0.835. The retest coefficient was 0.907. The content validity index was 0.933. A single common factor was extracted and accounted for 61.559% of the variance. The item loading values on the single factor were between 0.743 and 0.814. The communalities were between 0.552 and 0.663. There was no variance between males and females (P = 0.055). The difference in scores between the top (30%) and bottom (30%) groups attained significance. IRT models results revealed that the discrimination parameters ranged from 1.39 to 2.33 and difficulty parameters increased monotonically.ConclusionThe OSSS-3 demonstrates satisfying psychometric properties and is a proper instrument for measuring social support in Chinese nursing students.

Development of Revised Version of Multi-dimensional Privacy Scale for Internet users (MPS-I-R)

Development of Revised Version of Multi-dimensional Privacy Scale for Internet users (MPS-I-R)

Sticking With It

Abstract: The allegedly new volitional-motivational personality construct “grit” is seen as both theoretically and empirically relevant for a host of educational and life outcomes. In a recent debate, however, it has been argued that the construct should be considered as the amalgam of its two assumed subdimensions of Perseverance of Effort (PE) and Consistency of Interest (CI). Opponents of this argument note that the distinction between the two dimensions may merely be the result of different wording (positive and negative) in associated questionnaires. We systematically investigated this notion based on a sample of N = 881 high school students. Participants responded to one of four versions of the short grit scale (Grit-S) asking about their grit in math, foreign language English, and history. The items for PE and CI were each worded either positively or negatively, with all combinations realized. Our results support a strong wording effect but still support the notion of two correlated but distinguishable subdimensions. Finally, our results highlight the importance of differentiating between subjects when investigating grit.

Reliability and validity of simple Chinese version of grit scale for elementary school students

BackgroundThe Grit scale (GS-12) is a widely used rating scale that assess passion and perseverance. The present study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of simple Chinese Version of Grit Scale (GS-SC) among Chinese adolescents.MethodsSeven hundred one primary school students were recruited as Sample 1. Item analysis and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) were conducted on Sample 1 to preliminarily examine the structure of the scale. Sample 2 consisted of 5,384 primary school students. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and verification of reliability and validity were conducted on Sample 2 to establish a formal scale and further verify the psychometric properties by applying item response theory (IRT).ResultsEFA and CFA revealed a clear two-factor structure. The results demonstrated that the Simplified Chinese Version of Grit Scale had adequate internal consistency and re-test reliability. GS-CS also showed good criterion-validity with personality, self-control, effort regulation and academic achievement. Furthermore, all the items show a acceptable fit to the GRM and have good discrimination (ranging from 2.13 to 3.45) and moderate difficulty(ranging from-1.58 to 0.95).ConclusionsThe reliability and validity of the GS-SC are good, indicating that the scale can be used as an effective tool for measuring the grit of primary school students in China.

Anxiety and Coping Strategies of Married Women

The present study attempted an empirical investigation to explore· the anxiety and coping strategies of married women according to their ' family type and' employment status in Chittagong city. A total of 100 respondents constituted the sample of ·the study. The Benga1i version of Anxiety scale developed by (Deeba and Begum 2004) and the Bengali version of Coping Scale adapted by Huque (2004) were used to measure anxiety and coping strategies of the respondents. Data were analyzed 'by using mean, standard deviation, two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA),). Pearson Product Moment Correlation and frequency. The findings of the present study showed' that family type has n·o significant effect on anxiety but employment. status has significant effect on anxiety (F=4.773, df= l.96, p&lt;0.5). Housewives expressed 'more anxiety than employed married women. Result also showed that employment status and family type have significant effect on both problem-focus and emotion-focused coping. Anxiety was positively correlated with both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping. 47 participants were found mildly anxious, 16 were found moderately anxious, and 7 were found severely anxious, and 7 were found profoundly anxious. The Chittagong Univ. J.B. Sci..8(1&amp;2): 63-74; 2013

Suicidal Ideation and Academic Self-efficacy among Urban High School Students

The present study attempted an empirical investigation to explore the suicidal ideation and academic self-efficacy among urban high school students. A total of 120 (60 boys and 60 girls) respondents constituted the sample of the study. The samples were taken from 3 high schools of City Corporation, Chittagong district. The measuring instruments used in this study were: Adapted Bangla version of Suicidal Ideation of Beck et al. (1974), Adapted Bangla version of Academic self-efficacy scale of Owen md Froman ( 1988). The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation t-test and Pearson product moment correlation. The findings showed that there was no significant difference between boy and girl students with respect to suicidal ideation and academic self-efficacy. Results also showed that there was significant negative correlation of suicidal ideation and academic self-efficacy. The correlation coefficient between suicidal ideation and academic self-efficacy was r = - 0.215 (p&lt; 0.05). The Chittagong Univ. J B. Sci. 8(1&amp;2): 127-134, 2013

The Impact of Multidisciplinary Educational Team-Based Clinical Nursing Pathway on the Psychological Resilience, Treatment Adherence, Pain Management and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

Background: We aimed to investigate the impact of multidisciplinary educational team-based clinical nursing pathway on the psychological resilience, treatment adherence, pain management and quality of life in cancer patients. Methods: From 2019 to 2020, eighty two cancer patients were selected and randomly divided into the control group and the observational group. Both groups were treated with routine oncology nursing and the multidisciplinary educational team-based clinical nursing pathway, respectively. Psychological resilience, pain management and qualify of life were assessed by the Chinese version of the Connor-Davidson resilience scale, revised American Pain Society Patient Outcome Questionnaire and the Nottingham health profile, respectively. Treatment adherence was semi-quantitatively classified as “good”, ”fair” and “bad”. Results: Patient’s psychological resilience, compliance, pain outcome and quality of life were similar between the control group and the observational group on admission. Patient’s psychological resilience, compliance and pain outcome in the observational group were significantly superior to those in the control group one day prior to discharge and 2 months post-discharge (all P&lt;0.05). The scores of energy, emotions, sleep and mobility were significantly different between the observational group and the control group one day prior to discharge and 2 months post-discharge (all P&lt;0.05). Significant improvements were observed with regard to the scores of energy, sleep and mobility in the control group 2 months post-discharge, whereas the scores of energy, emotions, sleep and mobility improved dramatically in the observational group (all P&lt;0.05). Conclusion: Compared with routine oncology nursing, multidisciplinary educational team-based clinical nursing pathway could improve patient’s psychological resilience, treatment adherence, pain management and quality of life.

Job Stress and Life Satisfaction of College Teachers of Chittagong

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the job stress and life satisfaction of college teachers. A total of 100 respondents constituted the sample of the present study. They were elected purposively from different colleges of Chittagong. Bangla version of Life Satisfaction Scale (Ilyas 2001) was used to measure life satisfaction and Bangla version of Job Stress Scale (Rahman and Sorcar 1990) was used to measure job stress. The obtained data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, t-test and Pearson product moment correlation. Results revealed that the non-government college teachers passes more job stress compared to the government college teachers; the life satisfaction of government college teachers are more compared to the non-government college teachers; teachers whose salary level was tk. 11000 to 20000/- showed more job stress than those whose salary level was more than tk. 20000/-; teachers whose salary level was above tk. 20000/- showed more life satisfaction than those whose salary level ranged from tk.11000 to 20000 /-; Results also showed that job stress was negatively correlated (r = 0.45, p&lt;0.01) with life satisfaction. The Chittagong Univ. J. B. Sci. 8(1&amp;2): 11-20, 2013