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Belitung Nursing Journal
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Fertility tracking tool for visually impaired and non-visually impaired women: A qualitative study Roselyn M. Butalid; Reynaldo M. Vequizo; Pamela F. Resurreccion
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1949

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Background: A natural family planning device, Fertility Tracking Tool (FTT), was developed to serve as a visual and tactile guide in monitoring the fertile and infertile days of the menstrual cycle. However, there is lack of preferences about the tool among visually impaired and non-visually impaired women. Therefore, understanding their viewpoints will provide additional input for the final design of the product. Objective: This study aimed to explore the opinions of potential users of FTT in terms of acceptability, price sensitivity, buying intention, product placement, branding, and packaging. Methods: The study employed a qualitative research design with data gathered from focus group discussions. Eleven FGD sessions were conducted participated by one group of visually impaired and ten groups of non-visually impaired women from Iligan City, Philippines, selected through purposive sampling technique. Semi-structured FGD guide was utilized, and the sessions were audio-recorded. The data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: The themes that emerged in the study were “adaptable” with three sub-themes (easy to use, safe to use, and aesthetic), “cost-effective”, “marketable”, “accessibility convenience”, “remarkable brand”, and “complementary packaging”. The study shows that the FTT is acceptable to both visually impaired and non-visually impaired women because it is user-friendly, has no side effects, and has a unique design. The accounts implying less price sensitivity, buying intention, accessibility preferences, notable branding, and auxiliary packaging are indications of the business potential of FTT.  Conclusion: This study made a novel contribution to the nursing practice as the FTT is a newly invented device for natural family planning. The strong support from the government is necessary for FTT commercialization or even free distribution to the qualified users, not only in the research locale but extending the nationwide. The extensive FTT use may increase the natural contraceptive utilization in the Philippines, resulting in improved women’s health and population control. The FTT utilization can also be adapted across the globe to result in a better impact.
Persistent post-surgical pain and its relationship to health-related quality of life in Pakistani women after breast cancer surgery Rukhsana Bibi; Khomapak Maneewat; Hathairat Sangchan; Wipa Sae-sia
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2022

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Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women; it is also the second-leading cause of death from cancer. Persistent pain after breast cancer surgery is a serious clinical problem that negatively impacts the health-related quality of life of breast cancer survivors. Although persistent post-surgical pain following breast cancer surgery has long been under-reported; however, it is less explored in Pakistan's geographical background. Objective: The study aimed to examine the persistent post-surgical pain after breast cancer surgery and its relationship to health-related quality of life among Pakistani women. Methods: A descriptive correlational research design was employed in this study. The Brief Pain Inventory Short Form (BPI-SF) was used to assess the persistent post-surgical pain. The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B) was used to measure the health-related quality of life. Data were collected between February and May 2019 from Pakistani women who have undergone breast cancer surgery for at least three months and attended follow-up visits at two tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan. A Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used for data analysis. Results: The study included 91 Pakistani women. The participants were all females, with an average age of 45.6 years (SD = 6.53). The majority received radical mastectomy (n = 84, 92.3%) with adjuvant therapy (n = 91, 100%). The prevalence of breast surgery-related persistent pain was 100%, with 63 (69.2%) rating the pain as moderate to severe and reported neuropathic pain. The data analysis revealed a statistically significant negative correlation between BPI-SF items and FACT-B dimensions (r = -.43, p < 0.01). The participants appeared to show the highest score of the FACT-B in the social/family well-being (M = 16.58, SD = 3.44). The lowest score of the FACT-B was physical well-being (M = 6.98, SD = 6.38). Conclusion: Persistent post-surgical pain has a negative impact on the health-related quality of life of Pakistani women breast cancer survivors, particularly on their physical well-being. Therefore, follow-up care of breast cancer survivors after treatment completion requires proper persistent pain-relief treatments and interventions to control pain and maintain health-related quality of life in oncology and research in this sphere. This basic knowledge from this study will enlighten the nurses and health care professionals to pay more attention to pain management and regular evaluation of persistent post-surgical pain after breast cancer surgery in order to improve their health-related quality of life.
Effectiveness of art-based distraction in reducing pain and anxiety of hospitalized children during cannulation procedure: A randomized controlled trial Sherzad Khudeida Suleman; Akram Atrushi; Karin Enskär
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2054

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Background: Peripheral venous cannulation (PIVC) is one of the most common needle procedures associated with the therapies of pediatric patients, which causes pain and anxiety in children. Trace Image and Coloring for Kids-Book (TICK-B) is one of the arts-based interventions to relieve pain and anxiety, but none of the existing studies use the TICK-B to decrease children’s pain intensity and anxiety levels during PICV. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Trace Image and Coloring for Kids-Book (TICK-B) in decreasing children’s pain and anxiety during PIVC. Methods: A parallel, randomized, double-blind controlled trial was used in this study. Children aged 6–12 years were randomly allocated to one of two groups: intervention or control. The intervention group (n = 48) received the TICK-B during the PIVC, compared to no intervention in the control group (n = 52). The children, their parents, and an observer nurse rated outcomes 1-2 min after completion of the procedure. The patients in both groups were similar in age, gender, duration of hospitalization, injections, mother’s age, and education. Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R), Children’s Fear Scale (CFS), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were used to measure pain and anxiety. Paired and independent t-tests were used for data analysis. Results: Patients in the intervention group reported significantly reduced pain levels than those in the control group (p <0.001), as reported by children (3.08 vs. 7.06), parents (3.08 vs. 7.13), and the observer nurse (3.06 vs. 7.13), respectively. Anxiety levels were also significantly lower among patients in the intervention group than in the control group (p <0.001), as reported by children (0.88 vs. 3.17), parents (0.94 vs. 3.19), and the observer nurse (0.85 vs. 2.94), respectively. Conclusions: TICK-B is an effective technique for reducing children’s pain and anxiety during PIVC. TICK-B is a simple, inexpensive, and effective technique that nurses can use to decrease the levels of pain and anxiety of pediatric patients during intravenous cannulation.
The relationship between screen time exposure and the presence of anxiety-related disorders among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study Rasha Rashad Alsaigh; Ghadeer Essam Assas; Nashwa Hussain Yahia; Najwan Faisal Sharaf; Shahad Fareed Shaikh; Hadeel Majed Alghamdi; Hanan Abdullah Badr; Salmah Awad Alghamdi
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2058

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Background: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic prompted rules and laws such as lockdown, which contributed to staying at home and participating in sedentary activities such as using smartphones, tablets, televisions, gaming devices, and computers. As a result of the increased use of digital screen time, a worldwide issue has arisen among various age groups, especially adolescents, which may have affected their psychological well-being, increasing their susceptibility to anxiety-related disorders. Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between screen time exposure and the presence of anxiety-related disorders among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design using convenience sampling was used in this study. The online self-administered questionnaire, including the Arabic-translated version of the Screen for Child Anxiety-related Disorders (SCARED-C), was distributed through social media using Google forms between February and April 2021. The Chi-Squared test was used for data analysis. Results: Of 625 participants, majority were females (n = 527, 84.3%) than males (n = 98, 15.7%). A significant difference between screen time and the presence of an anxiety-related disorder among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic (p = .021) was noted. More than half of the participants (n = 410, 65.6%) scored above 25 in the SCARED-C test, indicating the presence of an anxiety-related disorder regardless of the type. Of those, more than a quarter (n = 176, 28.2%) used screens for more than 8 hours a day. Conclusion: The results indicated a relationship between screen time exposure and the presence of anxiety-related disorders among adolescents during the pandemic. In particular, adolescents are more susceptible to the adverse effects of increased exposure to screen time, which is constantly on the rise. Therefore, nurses and other healthcare professionals can play a significant role in providing guidance and advice to parents, caregivers, and adolescents themselves on how to limit screen time exposure. The findings can also be useful for future studies to build on and develop screen time management interventions and guidelines.
Prevalence of depression and its related factors among older adults in Indonesian nursing homes Indra Gunawan; Xuan-Yi Huang
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2075

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Background: Depression is one of the most severe mental disorders experienced by older adults worldwide. The prevalence of depression among older adults in nursing homes is three-time higher than in the community. Therefore, knowing the incident rates of depression and its related factors would help provide appropriate intervention and prevention programs in the future. Objectives: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and compare the difference in depression status according to the sociodemographic characteristic of the older adults in the Indonesian nursing homes.    Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used in this study, which involved 116 participants selected using convenience sampling from five different general nursing homes in Bandung City, Indonesia. The Short Form (SF) of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used to evaluate depression among older adults in nursing homes. The t-test and one-way ANOVA were used for data analysis. Results: Of the total participants, 56.9% had depression, which 7.8% with mild depression, 37.1% with moderate depression, and 12% with severe depression. In addition, there were significant differences in depression according to age, gender, marital status, educational background, ethnicity, disease history, duration of stay, and the visitor frequency among the older adults in nursing homes (p <.001). Conclusion: A high rate of depression among older adults in Indonesian nursing homes was identified. Therefore, attention to caring for more specific needs, such as the psychosocial needs of older adults in nursing homes, is urgent.
Combatting workplace violence against nurses in Bangladesh Silvia Ferdousi; Moustaq Karim Khan Rony
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2079

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This letter aims to respond to Tosepu et al. that workplace violence against nurses increases dramatically in developed and developing countries. This leads to a frustrating and unsustainable work environment. Furthermore, workplace violence has the potential to have long-term physical and psychological implications for all employees and a detrimental effect on the general morale of a healthcare organization. In this letter, we add the evidence of the workplace violence against nurses in Bangladesh, which contributes to increased health job discontent, decreased employee engagement, excessive absenteeism from work, a strong desire to resign, low medical safety ratings, and a high frequency of adverse clinical outcomes. In addition, people who live in hill communities and waterlogged areas do not have access to health care privileges due to workplace violence against nurses. Efforts to combat workplace violence against nurses are therefore very much needed.
Exploring the beliefs of caregivers about the caregiving experiences of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Malaysia Agnes Shu Sze Chong; Ahmad Mahadir; Alias Hamidah; Iqbal Hussain Rizuana; Lateh Afifi; Caryn Mei Hsien Chan
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2083

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Background: Cancer is one of the major leading causes of childhood death, and the most common type is acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The survival rate has increased in recent years; however, the long patient trajectory may trigger psychological distress among caregivers as they play an active role in ensuring that the child’s basic needs are met. Being in a patient-focused system, the needs of caregivers may be neglected. Objective: This study aimed to explore the caregivers' beliefs on children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia caregiving experiences in order to promote their well-being. Methods: Caregivers from thirteen families of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia participated in this phenomenological study. NVivo 12 was used for the thematic analysis of the data. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) were used in this study. Results: Overall, five main themes for caregivers’ beliefs were identified from their responses: 1) dietary intake with emphasis on its importance in aiding recovery and its potential influence on cancer complications, 2) childcare which emphasized the need to be strong and self-sacrifice, 3) treatment which reflected the use of home or natural remedies and caregivers’ negative perception towards chemotherapy, 4) causes of cancer believed to be linked to early childcare choices on food, beverage, and stress imposed on the child, and  5) source of beliefs that included doctors, online platforms, personal encounters and information on food labels. Conclusion: Caregivers’ beliefs are varied and nuanced, formed in a multicultural social background of Malaysia. These findings provide knowledge for future supportive cancer care for patients, their caregivers, and the treatment outcome in the Malaysian context. Nurses, who play an essential role between healthcare professionals and patients and/or their caregivers, can be empowered to provide psychological support, early detection of psychological distress, and exploration of caregiver beliefs, given that the number of clinical psychologists in Malaysia is lacking, and there is greater preference for care to be provided by doctors or nurses.
Characteristics of effective nurse educators from Thai nursing students’ perspectives Ausanee Wanchai; Chanakan Sangkhamkul; Benchamaphorn Nakamadee
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2085

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Background: Effective nurse educators will improve students’ performance. Therefore, examining the characteristics of an effective nurse educator is essential, especially from nursing students’ perspectives, which will provide an additional point of view to improve the teachers’ quality. Objectives: This research aimed to identify nursing students’ opinions regarding the characteristics of effective nurse educators and to compare those characteristics according to age, year of study, and cumulative grade point average. Methods: A descriptive quantitative design was used. Data were collected from 400 nursing students in Thailand using a validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and F-tests were used for data analysis. Results: The overall mean scores of effective nurse educators’ characteristics based on students’ perspectives were 4.36 (SD = 0.45). Subject expertise was the most essential characteristic of the effective nurse educators (Mean = 4.45, SD = 0.47), followed by relational expertise (Mean = 4.44, SD = 0.52), personality (Mean = 4.36, SD = 0.45), and teaching-related behavior (Mean = 4.33, SD = 0.46). The results also showed that participants with different cumulative grade point averages had no different views on the characteristics of effective nurse educators (p > 0.05). However, participants of different ages and years of study had significantly different perspectives on the characteristics of effective nurse educators (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study offers necessary information regarding the essential characteristics of effective nurse educators. Therefore, nurse educators can use the study results to improve their desired characteristics. In addition, faculty development programs may be planned to help nurse educators improve these characteristics.
Social environment support to overcome loneliness among older adults: A scoping review Riksa Wibawa Resna; Widianti Widianti; Wahyu Nofiantoro; Rachmayanti Iskandar; Dwi Meilina Ashbahna; Royani Royani; Susi Susilawati
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2092

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Background: Loneliness is a problem experienced by most older adults due to internal and external factors. This condition may lead to various physical and psychological health problems, including depression, sleep disturbances, stress, and suicidal ideation. Therefore, exploring social environment support to reduce loneliness is a necessity. Objective: This study aimed to identify various kinds of social support to overcome loneliness in older adults. Methods: A scoping review was performed on studies retrieved from Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane, PubMed, and Google Scholar from 2012 until early 2022. Data were analyzed according to Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review guideline. Results: Ten studies were systematically selected from 2,410 articles. The analysis indicated that the social environment support, including family support (affection, attention, emotional, motivation, and financial support), friends (peer group, partnership, advice, and appreciation), neighbors (work around the house, society involvement, and emergency), and government support (healthcare facilities and community programs), contribute to loneliness in older adults. Conclusion: The social environment support from families, friends, neighbors, and government may potentially help older adults to reduce their loneliness but need further validation. The variables included in each component also need construct exploration. However, the study findings may serve as basic knowledge for nurses to provide interventions to prevent and reduce loneliness among older adults.
Lived experiences of older adults while working in the academe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: The Philippine context Lovelyn G. Tipon; Jose Mari Louis Alforque; Jezyl C. Cutamora
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2098

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Background: Despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines and the world, our aging population, especially older adults working in the academe, has not ceased with their desire to provide quality education among our student nurses continuously. Aside from the fact that most of these nursing mentors in the field of education have been closer to the age of retirement, they still opt to continue their passion for teaching. Hence, knowing their lived experiences can be a great anchor on how to support them effectively. Objective: This study aimed to explore the older adults’ lived experiences while working in the academe amidst the pandemic. Methods: A qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was employed. Purposive sampling was used to select twelve informants based on the set inclusion criteria, such as older adults aged at least 60 years old and above residing within Cebu City, Philippines, who were currently employed as nursing mentors in any private or public academic nursing institution. Colaizzi's method of data analysis was used. Results: Four themes emerged: (1) Diversifying Teaching and Learning Strategies, (2) Labyrinthing Through the Challenges, with three subthemes (Coursing through struggles and adversities, Thriving with the teaching and learning during the pandemic, and Coping with the changes), (3) Strengthening Health, Adhering to Protocols, and (4) Moving Forward with the New Normal, with two subthemes (Adapting to be technologically resilient and Having a positive outlook). Conclusion: The older adults learned to teach, adapt, adjust, and move forward in the academe amidst the pandemic. They keep up with the changes and the challenges despite being an older adult having limited experience and knowledge of the use of technology. They continue to strive, live and be more productive amidst the pandemic.

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