Current Issue : January-March Volume : 2026 Issue Number : 1 Articles : 5 Articles
Objective: To explore the effect of case-based teaching combined with graduate teaching assistants in Fundamental Nursing Skills Practicum. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was adopted, with 37 undergraduate nursing students from the class of 2022 assigned to the intervention group and 39 from the class of 2021 assigned to the control group. The control group received traditional experimental teaching, while the intervention group underwent case-based teaching combined with graduate teaching assistants. Results: After the teaching reform, the intervention group demonstrated significantly higher scores than the control group in midterm and final individual operational assessment score, final comprehensive assessments, and critical thinking ability (P < 0.05). Over 72.34% of the students in the intervention group held a positive attitude toward the teaching reform. Conclusions: Case-based teaching combined with graduate teaching assistants in Fundamental Nursing Skills Practicum can effectively improve the nursing undergraduates’ operational skills, critical thinking ability, teamwork, and overall competence, thereby providing a valuable reference for practical courses conducted in large-class settings in other disciplines....
Background: The influence of hospitalization owing to pneumonia on changes in body composition has not been specifically reported. We conducted a prospective cohort study of patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) requiring hospitalization to test the hypothesis that hospitalization affects body composition. Methods: Sixty-four consecutive patients with CAP were recruited. Body composition was measured within 24 h of admission and 24 h before discharge using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The association between changes in body composition and variables obtained at admission was investigated. Index values were calculated as weight divided by height squared. Results: The mean age of the patients was 76.0 ± 8.7 years (78.1% males). The median length of hospitalization was 12.0 days. Weight, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle (SM), SM index, fat-free mass (FFM), and FFM index significantly decreased (p < 0.001 for each), but fat mass (FM) and FM index did not. The serum total protein level was the only independent predictor of the lowest quartile of change in SM index (<−0.4) after adjusting for age and sex (p = 0.004). Conclusions: In summary, weight and BMI significantly decreased during hospitalization in patients with CAP, which was attributed to SM reduction. Patients with low serum total protein levels on admission were at risk of an accelerated decrease in the SM index. Nutritional intervention and rehabilitation are important for these patients....
The Regional Examination for Nurse Registration (RENR) is the licensure examination for registered nurses in Jamaica and other Caribbean Community and Common Market CARICOM territories. However, qualification to sit for this examination must be preceded by the successful completion of four years of nursing education in an approved nursing institution and successful completion of the nursing practicum, commonly known as the Span of Duty (SOD) in Jamaica. The purpose of this cross-sectional retrospective study, guided by Kolb’s experiential learning theory and Benner’s from novice to expert theory, was to examine the relationship between SOD clinical intensive examination and first-time RENR outcome between 2017 and 2019. Archival data were collected from the files of 46 first-time test-takers from one baccalaureate nursing school in Jamaica. Binary logistic regression analysis was carried out to examine the relationship which indicated that first-time pass rates were directly related to higher SOD averages. The model indicated that 83% of failures were accurately predicted based on SOD grade/score, while 80% of passes were predicted based on SOD grade/score. The overall accuracy percentage of observed and predicted outcomes attributable to the predictor variables was 82%. Further cross-sectional studies with current and retrospective data are needed to unearth the full impact of SODs on RENR outcomes. There is need for greater partnership between the Nursing Council of Jamaica, schools of nursing and researchers who are all seeking to bring about change in the delivery of nursing education and ultimately health care which affects positive social change....
Background and Aim: Artificial intelligence (AI) is among the most promising innovations for transforming nursing education, making it more interactive, personalized, and competency-based. However, its integration also raises significant ethical and practical concerns. This scoping review aims to analyze and summarize key studies on the application of AI in university-level nursing education, focusing on its benefits, challenges, and future prospects. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the Population, Concept, and Context (PCC) framework, targeting nursing students and educators in academic settings. A comprehensive search was carried out across the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Only peer-reviewed original studies published in English were included. Two researchers independently screened the studies, resolving any disagreements through team discussion. Data were synthesized narratively. Results: Of the 569 articles initially identified, 11 original studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings indicate that AI-based tools—such as virtual simulators and ChatGPT—can enhance students’ learning experiences, communication skills, and clinical preparedness. Nonetheless, several challenges were identified, including increased simulation-related anxiety, potential misuse, and ethical concerns related to data quality, privacy, and academic integrity. Conclusions: AI offers significant opportunities to enhance nursing education; however, its implementation must be approached with critical awareness and responsibility. It is essential that students develop both digital competencies and ethical sensitivity to fully leverage AI’s potential while ensuring high-quality education and responsible nursing practice....
Objective: Under the concept of health management, this study aims to explore the effect of medical-nursing integration management on stroke patients after discharge, in order to improve the rehabilitation effect of middleaged and elderly stroke patients. Methods: A total of 40 stroke patients discharged from hospital were selected and randomly divided into a control group (20 cases) and management group (20 cases). The control group received conventional home care management, while the observation group implemented home management based on the medical-nursing integration model. The Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale was used to evaluate the daily living ability and medication compliance of patients in both groups at 0, 3, and 6 months after discharge, and satisfaction surveys were conducted during the management period. Results: The study showed that after 6 months of medical-nursing integration management, the daily living ability and medication compliance of patients in the management group were higher than those in the control group, with statistically significant differences (all P < 0.001). In addition, the satisfaction surveys indicated that the satisfaction of patients, caregivers, and medical staff in the management group was significantly improved (all P < 0.05). Conclusion: This study indicates that medical-nursing integration management and care can effectively improve the rehabilitation effect of stroke patients, with high application value, and provides a reference for the rehabilitation treatment of middle-aged and elderly stroke patients....
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