Nursing & Health Sciences

26/11/2025

Have you ever wondered what drives nursing students to prioritize medication safety?

A new study, “Nursing Students' Behavioral Intentions Toward Medication Safety: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior,” explores exactly that.

Conducted with 498 nursing students in Spain, this study validates the Spanish version of the Theory of Planned Behavior–Medication Safety Questionnaire (TPB-MSQ-S) and sheds light on the psychological factors influencing nursing students’ willingness to report medication errors.

Key Findings

• Attitude emerged as the strongest predictor of students’ intention to engage in safe medication practices.

• Fostering positive attitudes during training can meaningfully enhance readiness to report errors—ultimately improving patient safety.

Medication administration errors remain a critical challenge in healthcare. Understanding—and improving—nursing students’ behavioral intentions is an essential step toward building safer clinical environments.

This study offers an evidence-based tool for educators, researchers, and clinical mentors committed to promoting a culture of safety.

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Medication administration errors pose a significant risk to patient safety and the quality of healthcare. Measuring the involvement of nursing students in incidents during supervised clinical placeme...

21/11/2025

Have you ever heard about the impostor phenomenon?

Imposter phenomenon, or syndrome, is a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals — and it is especially common in healthcare settings.

This newly published study in Nursing & Health Sciences explores how authentic pride, hubristic pride, and the impostor phenomenon shape perfectionistic self-presentation among ICU nurses in South Korea.

Key Insights

• ICU nurses reported high levels of perfectionistic self-presentation, a tendency that may impact well-being and clinical performance.

• The impostor phenomenon emerged as the strongest predictor, followed by hubristic pride and education level.

• Nurses with associate degrees reported lower levels of perfectionistic self-presentation than those with higher qualifications.

These findings highlight the emotional and psychological mechanisms that may intensify performance pressure in critical care settings.

Understanding the factors that fuel perfectionistic self-presentation is essential for supporting nurses’ mental health, strengthening professional identity, and improving patient care.

📌 Implications for Nursing Leadership

Nurse leaders and managers should consider:

• Developing counselling and training programs to reduce impostor feelings

• Creating supportive, nonjudgmental environments to offset unhealthy pride dynamics

• Implementing strategies to promote psychological safety and balanced self-evaluation

Factors Affecting Perfectionistic Self-Presentation Among ICU Nurses, Focusing on Pride and Impostor Phenomenon

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This study aimed to explore perfectionistic self-presentation among ICU nurses in South Korea and investigate factors affecting perfectionistic self-presentation, focusing on authentic pride, hubrist...

18/11/2025

Most Read Articles of 2025! 🌟
We are delighted to highlight one of the top-performing papers in Nursing & Health Sciences this year.

The Effect of Nursing Interventions in Women With Gestational Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders remain a major global cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes evidence from 13 studies involving 1,458 women.

Key Findings
✔️ Significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure
✔️ Reduced anxiety and depression
✔️ Shorter hospital length of stay
✔️ Positive effects observed across all included studies

Effective Nursing Interventions Identified
- Educational and training programs
- Home-based comprehensive nursing
- Nurse-led case management
- Vascular symptom management
- Clinical nursing pathways
- Psychosocial approaches, including music therapy

This paper reinforces the critical contribution of nursing to improving health outcomes in gestational hypertension. It showcases the importance of holistic, evidence-based care that integrates physical, psychological, and social support.

🔗 Read the full article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nhs.70074

17/11/2025

We are pleased to highlight one of the standout contributions from our latest special issue:

Value-Based Experiences Related to Digital Follow-Up Services Among Critical Care Survivors: An International Qualitative Study

This international qualitative study sheds light on how digital follow-up services can support the recovery of critical care survivors from a value-based perspective. Drawing on focus group interviews in four European countries, the authors identify key patient-reported experience themes, including:

-The journey from feeling powerless to regaining control after ICU discharge

-The importance of clear, accessible digital information

-The need for technologies that reflect survivors’ preferences, including personalized content, opportunities for e-consults, and access to peer support

-The findings underscore the potential of digital tools to enhance post-ICU recovery by aligning care with what survivors value most. This research contributes meaningfully to ongoing discussions about cost-effective, person-centered innovations in intensive care follow-up services.

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Intensive care units (ICUs) are increasingly striving to provide cost-effective and value-based support. To meet this trend, digital solutions might offer appropriate opportunities for delivering rem...

14/11/2025

We are delighted to share the latest Best Practice Information Sheet (BPIS) by the Joanna Briggs Institute.

This BPIS presents the best available evidence on caregivers’ experiences of feeding children with cerebral palsy (CP).

The review synthesizes studies exploring the perspectives of parents, foster carers, and grandparents caring for children with CP—whether feeding orally, via tube, or using a combination of both.

It highlights caregivers’ thoughts, challenges, perceptions, emotions, beliefs, and the impact of feeding on their quality of life.

Feeding children with CP can be complex and emotionally demanding. This BPIS offers evidence to support clinicians, caregivers, and policymakers in improving care strategies and family support.

Discover the full Best Practice Sheet — now Free to Read for 90 days:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nhs.70244

13/11/2025

🎉 Our New Special Issue Is Now Online! 🎉

We are delighted to announce that our Special Issue on Value-Based Health Care and Patient Experience is now available online!

A very special thank you to Dr. Kate Kynoch for her excellent leadership as the Editor of this special issue.

All articles are Open Access or Free to Read for the next 90 days!

Today, we would like to highlight the Editorial for this Special Issue:

Opportunities and Challenges to Implementing Value-Based Health Care Across a Multisite Health Service

This insightful editorial explores the potential and complexities of adopting value-based healthcare in large multisite health systems—addressing standardization, collaboration, data utilization, and the cultural and operational challenges involved. A highly recommended read for anyone interested in advancing patient-centered, sustainable healthcare models.

👉 Read the full editorial here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nhs.70136

To access the special issue, please visit https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1111/(ISSN)1442-2018.value-based-health-care-patient-experience

12/11/2025

📢 New Publication Alert!
Efficacy of Kinesio Taping in Reducing Pain in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of kinesio taping as a non-invasive, non-pharmacological approach for menstrual pain relief.

Key Findings:

Kinesio taping significantly reduces menstrual pain

It also lowers the use of oral analgesics

Both professional and self-applied taping methods are effective.

Nurses play a key role in empowering women to self-manage dysmenorrhea through education and taping guidance.

Takeaway:

Kinesio taping offers a promising, accessible strategy for managing primary dysmenorrhea and reducing dependence on pain medication.

First published: 07 October 2025
https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.70236

Now available Free to Read for 90 days!

Although kinesio taping has emerged as a potential non-invasive and non-pharmacological therapy for pain management in various conditions, its effectiveness in reducing menstrual pain remains inconsi...

11/11/2025

Yesterday, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Professor Emeritus Susumu Tomonaga to Yamaguchi University.

Professor Tomonaga is one of the founders of the journal Nursing & Health Sciences, which he established 26 years ago together with Heisuke Hironaka.

It was truly an honor to host him and to learn more about the early days of the journal — how it was founded and the inspiring vision that guided its creation. His reflections offered a fascinating glimpse into the passion and purpose that shaped Nursing & Health Sciences from the very beginning.

10/11/2025

New Research Alert!

Machine Learning Techniques for Identifying Lifestyle Factors Associated With Low Back Pain in Adults Aged 50 and Older

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is one of the most common health issues among older adults — but what daily habits contribute most to its risk?

A new study uses machine learning to uncover key modifiable lifestyle factors linked to cLBP in adults aged 50+.

Key findings:

Higher risk linked to prolonged sitting (≥6 h/day), low walking frequency (

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is shaped by multiple lifestyle factors, yet models with practical behavioral cutoffs remain scarce. This study developed a machine learning model to identify key lifesty...

08/11/2025

This week, our Editor-in-Chief Prof Janet Delgado and our Editorial Officer, Ms Junko Maeda, have been participating in the Asia Pacific Alliance of Health Leaders (APAHL) Forum 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand!
Organized by the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences at Chiang Mai University, this event has been an incredible opportunity not only to strengthen academic networks and collaborations but also to discover the beauty and culture of Chiang Mai, in Thailand.
A truly inspiring experience fostering global connections and shared visions for the future of health sciences.

06/11/2025

BEST PRACTICE SHEET from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI)

The latest publication, “Oral Hygiene Care and the Management of Oral Symptoms in Patients with Cancer in Palliative Care,” emphasizes the essential role of oral health in palliative care.

Oral symptoms such as dryness, pain, and discomfort can greatly affect patients’ comfort and quality of life. This Best Practice Sheet provides evidence-based guidance to support nurses and healthcare professionals in delivering effective oral hygiene care to patients with cancer in palliative settings.

📖 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.70245

Now free to read for 90 days!

06/11/2025

🌟 New in Nursing & Health Sciences 🌟

Can experiencing aging firsthand make nurses more empathetic?

A new study — “Clinical Simulation of Aging in Nurses and Its Impact on Their Empathy: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial” — explores how using an aging simulation suit can enhance empathy among primary care nurses caring for older adults.

Conducted across 14 primary care centers in Asturias, Spain, this trial found that nurses who participated in the simulation showed significantly higher empathy levels — particularly those with fewer years of experience or without prior communication training.

The findings support aging simulation as an effective, person-centered educational tool to foster empathy and improve the quality of care for older patients.

📖 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.70242

Now available Free to Read for the next 3 months!

To assess the impact of an aging simulation suit on empathy levels among primary care nurses during interactions with older patients. A cluster-randomized controlled trial (September–December 2023) w...