Introduction: Paternal depression is not as widely recognized as maternal depression. Studies in Japan have examined the factors associated with paternal depression, but these have been limited to specific regions rather than conducted on a nationwide scale. This study aimed to examine changes in paternal perinatal depression from the last trimester of pregnancy to one year postpartum. Addition…
Introduction: This study evaluates spiritual needs throughout childbirth of women who are working in higher education setting. Methods: Healthcare professionals have fundamental roles in ensuring the spiritual needs of women throughout childbirth are met. This concurs with the World Health Organization’s definition of health that holistically comprises of physical/biological, psychologica…
Introduction: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) presents as a sleep-related issue in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), contributing to heightened sleep disturbances and diminished quality of life. Consequently, this meta-analysis was conducted to assess the prevalence of RLS among CKD patients. Methods: A comprehensive search for articles published between inception and September 202…
Introduction: The significance of nurses' disaster preparedness and resilience in diverse settings has become increasingly apparent due to the rise in global crises. This study aimed to investigate nurses' perspectives on these two factors and to examine their intricate relationships and nuances. Methods: A cross-sectional framework was used to evaluate 390 nurses using the Disaster Prepared…
Introduction: This study aimed to acquire students' perceptions of the assessment items used by instructors implemented in the community-based Interprofessional Education (IPE) program during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also compared the students' perceptions of the instructors' assessment items regarding student characteristics. Motivation for joining the IPE program and a comparison betw…
Introduction: Caring for people with chronic diseases is physically and emotionally demanding. It can also have adverse effects on the caretaker, such as depression. Caregiver burden describes the psychological and financial strains of providing care. Depression in caregivers' manifests as concern, indecision, and an inability to feel the future. Chronic disease is a condition that takes a long…
Introduction: This study aimed to understand the community people's experience of access, understanding, evaluation, and application of health information for self-care of hypertensive older adults, and explore the community's perspective on promoting community health literacy (CHL) on caring for hypertensive older adults. Methods: This was a qualitative descriptive study. Data were collecte…
Background: The transition to remote work has significantly reshaped workplace structures, posing unique challenges for employees. Government workers, accustomed to face-to-face interactions, faced substantial adjustments when transitioning to remote arrangements, leading to concerns about their mental health, particularly stress and anxiety. Purpose: This study examines perceived levels of …
Background: The hope of parents was vital, especially in the context of children’s high risk of mortality due to respiratory failure. Purpose: To discover how parents hoped with children who had respiratory failure in pediatric intensive care unit of a general hospital located in northeastern, Thailand. Method: This qualitative research method was based on Heideggerian hermeneutic pheno…
Background: Elderly in nursing homes are facing more mental health consequences due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Assessment of the appropriate intervention in declining the level of stress-related to pandemic situations among institutionalized elderly is critical. Purpose: this study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of breathing relaxation on stress related to the COVID-19 …