BackgroundPsychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an infe... more BackgroundPsychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an infection. Psychiatric residual effects have been noted following prior coronavirus outbreaks.MethodThis study is a cross‐sectional study that examined the psychopathological influence of the COVID‐19 pandemic among survivor students compared to students who have never been diagnosed as positive COVID‐19 patients (i.e., healthy students). Further, the study identified the relationship between sociodemographic profiles and mental health. To examine the significance of psychological health differences we used the DASS‐21, to measure depression, anxiety, and stress scales. There were seven questions to assess each dimension within the psychological scales. The respondents were selected randomly via online sources and completed the online self‐reporting questionnaire between August 23 and October 2, 2021.ResultsA total of 750 students completed the online questionnaire, with 677 participants (90...
Background and AimsThe decision to stay in nursing has been challenged by the recent coronavirus ... more Background and AimsThe decision to stay in nursing has been challenged by the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. New nurses joined the workforce and provided care to patients with COVID‐19 although they received limited training, which could have influenced their intention to stay in nursing. We aimed in this study to examine the impact of caring for patients with COVID‐19 on career decisions, resilience, and perceived self‐efficacy among newly hired nurses in Jordan. It also tested the predictors of intentions to stay among new nurses.MethodsThis cross‐sectional quantitative study was conducted using an online electronic questionnaire form. The sample included newly hired nurses (n = 300) working in public hospitals and providing care to patients with COVID‐19 in different levels of acuity units. The perceived stress scale and Connor−Davidson resilience scale 25 were used to measure stress and resilience among nurses.ResultsThe majority chose nursing as their care...
Halal Food and Medical Tourism: Muslim Patients’ Experiences and Satisfaction in South Korea
This study examined the halal food services provided by South Korean health care institutions to ... more This study examined the halal food services provided by South Korean health care institutions to patients from the United Arab Emirates and their companions. This study considered only patients who traveled for medical tourism. Semistructured interviews were conducted, and the primary topics discussed by participants were their experiences and the factors that affected their overall satisfaction. In February 2017, a chain referral sampling technique was used to recruit 15 patients/companions from the United Arab Emirates. To ensure consistency, an interview guide was used by the interviewer during the interview sessions. The participants were asked specific questions regarding their experiences with the food services, such as “How satisfied were you with the food services in the Korean health care institutions?” and “How was your experience with the food services in the Korean health care institutions?”. Recordings were transcribed into and analyzed in Arabic. All participants were males between the international age of legal adulthood and 49 years old. Notable gaps emerged following the analysis among the various levels of halal meal service provided to the participants by different Korean health care institutions. The following five levels were revealed by the analysis: the management of the Korean health care institutions did not understand the patients’ needs; Korean health care institutions addressed the situation and adopted a new halal food policy; the food offered by Korean health care institutions was not fully perceived as halal; the food offered by Korean health care institutions was not perceived as good-quality halal food; and the food was delicious, preferred, and trusted by the patients. In-depth consideration of the diversity of religious needs in different cultures as well as the availability of the means of meeting those needs in medical tourism destinations might help enrich our understanding of global medical tourism.
Psychological impact of COVID-19 among undergraduate students in Jordan: A cross-sectional study, 2023
Background Psychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an inf... more Background Psychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an infection. Psychiatric residual effects have been noted following prior coronavirus outbreaks. Method This study is a cross‐sectional study that examined the psychopathological influence of the COVID‐19 pandemic among survivor students compared to students who have never been diagnosed as positive COVID‐19 patients (i.e., healthy students). Further, the study identified the relationship between sociodemographic profiles and mental health. To examine the significance of psychological health differences we used the DASS‐21, to measure depression, anxiety, and stress scales. There were seven questions to assess each dimension within the psychological scales. The respondents were selected randomly via online sources and completed the online self‐reporting questionnaire between August 23 and October 2, 2021. Results A total of 750 students completed the online questionnaire, with 677 participants (90.27% of those originally surveyed) included in the final analysis of this study. The mean score of the stress scale for healthy students (M = 16.88, SD = 12.3, N = 537) demonstrated a significantly lower mean compared to COVID‐19 survival students (M = 21.7, SD = 11.01, N = 140), t(675) = −4.22, p < 0.001. The mean of the depression scale for healthy students (M = 16.18, SD = 11.94) demonstrated significantly lower mean compared to COVID‐19 survival students (M = 20.91, SD = 11. 90), t(675) = −4.18, p < 0.001. The mean of the anxiety scale for healthy students (M = 12.50, SD = 10.72) demonstrated significantly lower mean compared to COVID‐19 survival students (M = 19.43, SD = 11. 25), t(675) = −6.74, p < 0.001. Conclusion University students who were infected with COVID‐19 had a traumatic experience, and thus developed psychological symptoms greater than students with no history of this infection.
The effect of a clinical training course on new nursing graduates’ knowledge, skills, self-efficacy, and willingness to care for COVID-19 patients using simulation, 2023
Background
The wide spread of the pandemic prevented new graduate nurses caring for patients with... more Background The wide spread of the pandemic prevented new graduate nurses caring for patients with COVID-19, although they were required to care for them. The use of simulation could present an acceptable alternative when training is limited for nurses.
Aims This study aimed to measure the impact of attending a hybrid clinical course on knowledge and skills about COVID-19 in new graduate nurses assigned to care for patients with COVID-19 in Jordanian hospitals. It also aimed to measure the change in nurses’ self-efficacy and decision to care for critically ill patients with COVID-19.
Methods A pretest–posttest study that involved the conduction of a clinical training course. Participants (n = 234) were nurses.
Results Nurses showed significant improvement in their knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy in the posttest scores. However, these improvements did not reflect a significant increase in nurses’ willingness to care for critically ill patients with COVID-19, instead, they preferred caring for more stable patients with this condition.
Conclusions and implications to practice Simulation is acceptable to support and improve clinical training outcomes. The use of clinical training courses for new nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 is required to improve knowledge, skills, and safety. Training nurses on how to care safely for a patient with COVID-19 increases nurses’ safety and improves the quality of care provided to those patients. This study emphasized the need for nursing curricula to include training on how to care for patients during pandemics, like COVID-19.
BACKGROUND: Lower limb varicose veins (LLVVs) are a common problem that mostly occurs among healt... more BACKGROUND: Lower limb varicose veins (LLVVs) are a common problem that mostly occurs among healthcare professionals, especially nurses. While the direct cause of LLVVs is not known at present, its predictors have been identified in the literature. The objective of this study is to identify the predictors of LLVVs among nurses in Jordan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in Jordan in the period between August 2022 and December 2022. This study was carried out on 407 nurses. The participants were recruited in the study using convenience sampling. LLVVs and predictors were analyzed using binominal logistic regression. The percentage of having LLVVs was 30.7%. RESULT: Results showed that having a family history of LLVVs and older age were significant predictors of developing LLVVs among both male and female nurses. For male nurses, longer shift hours were a significant independent predictor of developing LLVVs, where increased number of deliveries, less sitting time, and increased weight were significant independent predictors of developing LLVVs among female nurses. CONCLUSION: This study highlighted the predictors of LLVVs among nurses, which can be considered in improving the lifestyle and quality of life of nurses in the long term.
The International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology, Dec 1, 2018
As a result of the South Korean government’s medical tourism strategies, the number of UAE inboun... more As a result of the South Korean government’s medical tourism strategies, the number of UAE inbound medical tourists have the highest annual increase rate among the Middle Eastern countries. The need for medical interpreters in such cases is inevitable, especially considering the languages spoken in both countries differs. The work of a medical interpreter affects patient satisfaction, quality of care, and the UAE patients’ revisit intention. However, there is a lack of literature that focuses on the role of medical interpreters for the Arabic-speaking medical tourists in South Korea. The purpose of this study is to assess the satisfaction and the experience of UAE medical tourists in South Korea who have used medical interpretation services.
The International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology, 2019
The number of patients from Middle Eastern Arabic countries is steadily increasing in respect to ... more The number of patients from Middle Eastern Arabic countries is steadily increasing in respect to the South Korean government&#39;s medical tourism strategies. Word of mouth is one of the main determinants concerning the Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; medical tourism destination. Further, patients&#39; satisfaction affects repurchase and revisit intention. This study aimed to measure the level of Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; satisfaction, and to measure the effect of different medical factors on satisfaction in such patients who are seeking medical attention in South Korea. A 110 Middle Eastern Arab patients who visited South Korea for medical purposes participated in our survey between November, 2016 and April, 2017. All factors had a high mean (≥4.24; ≥84.8/100) except for one factor (hospital halal meals (3.82; 76.4)). To identify factors influencing participants&#39; overall satisfaction we used multiple regression analysis. Physicians, interpreters, and halal meals were the main factors influencing overall Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; satisfaction. Physicians and interpreters in Korea are recommended to be oriented to basic Islamic beliefs and Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; behavior. Daily communication, such as speaking directly to the patient, limiting important issues to two or three at a time, and translating sentence by sentence, could help to improve Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; satisfaction. Enlisting Middle Eastern nutrition specialists in medical institutions in South Korea may substantially improve non-medical services satisfaction such as halal food and dietary restrictions.
The number of patients from Middle Eastern Arabic countries is steadily increasing in respect to ... more The number of patients from Middle Eastern Arabic countries is steadily increasing in respect to the South Korean government's medical tourism strategies. Word of mouth is one of the main determinants concerning the Middle Eastern Arab patients' medical tourism destination. Further, patients' satisfaction affects repurchase and revisit intention. This study aimed to measure the level of Middle Eastern Arab patients' satisfaction, and to measure the effect of different medical factors on satisfaction in such patients who are seeking medical attention in South Korea. A 110 Middle Eastern Arab patients who visited South Korea for medical purposes participated in our survey between November, 2016 and April, 2017. All factors had a high mean (≥4.24; ≥84.8/100) except for one factor (hospital halal meals (3.82; 76.4)). To identify factors influencing participants' overall satisfaction we used multiple regression analysis. Physicians, interpreters, and halal meals were the main factors influencing overall Middle Eastern Arab patients' satisfaction. Physicians and interpreters in Korea are recommended to be oriented to basic Islamic beliefs and Middle Eastern Arab patients' behavior. Daily communication, such as speaking directly to the patient, limiting important issues to two or three at a time, and translating sentence by sentence, could help to improve Middle Eastern Arab patients' satisfaction. Enlisting Middle Eastern nutrition specialists in medical institutions in South Korea may substantially improve non-medical services satisfaction such as halal food and dietary restrictions.
As a result of the South Korean government’s medical tourism strategies, the number of UAE inboun... more As a result of the South Korean government’s medical tourism strategies, the number of UAE inbound medical tourists have the highest annual increase rate among the Middle Eastern countries. The need for medical interpreters in such cases is inevitable, especially considering the languages spoken in both countries differs. The work of a medical interpreter affects patient satisfaction, quality of care, and the UAE patients’ revisit intention. However, there is a lack of literature that focuses on the role of medical interpreters for the Arabic-speaking medical tourists in South Korea. The purpose of this study is to assess the satisfaction and the experience of UAE medical tourists in South Korea who have used medical interpretation services.
BackgroundPsychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an infe... more BackgroundPsychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an infection. Psychiatric residual effects have been noted following prior coronavirus outbreaks.MethodThis study is a cross‐sectional study that examined the psychopathological influence of the COVID‐19 pandemic among survivor students compared to students who have never been diagnosed as positive COVID‐19 patients (i.e., healthy students). Further, the study identified the relationship between sociodemographic profiles and mental health. To examine the significance of psychological health differences we used the DASS‐21, to measure depression, anxiety, and stress scales. There were seven questions to assess each dimension within the psychological scales. The respondents were selected randomly via online sources and completed the online self‐reporting questionnaire between August 23 and October 2, 2021.ResultsA total of 750 students completed the online questionnaire, with 677 participants (90...
Background and AimsThe decision to stay in nursing has been challenged by the recent coronavirus ... more Background and AimsThe decision to stay in nursing has been challenged by the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. New nurses joined the workforce and provided care to patients with COVID‐19 although they received limited training, which could have influenced their intention to stay in nursing. We aimed in this study to examine the impact of caring for patients with COVID‐19 on career decisions, resilience, and perceived self‐efficacy among newly hired nurses in Jordan. It also tested the predictors of intentions to stay among new nurses.MethodsThis cross‐sectional quantitative study was conducted using an online electronic questionnaire form. The sample included newly hired nurses (n = 300) working in public hospitals and providing care to patients with COVID‐19 in different levels of acuity units. The perceived stress scale and Connor−Davidson resilience scale 25 were used to measure stress and resilience among nurses.ResultsThe majority chose nursing as their care...
Halal Food and Medical Tourism: Muslim Patients’ Experiences and Satisfaction in South Korea
This study examined the halal food services provided by South Korean health care institutions to ... more This study examined the halal food services provided by South Korean health care institutions to patients from the United Arab Emirates and their companions. This study considered only patients who traveled for medical tourism. Semistructured interviews were conducted, and the primary topics discussed by participants were their experiences and the factors that affected their overall satisfaction. In February 2017, a chain referral sampling technique was used to recruit 15 patients/companions from the United Arab Emirates. To ensure consistency, an interview guide was used by the interviewer during the interview sessions. The participants were asked specific questions regarding their experiences with the food services, such as “How satisfied were you with the food services in the Korean health care institutions?” and “How was your experience with the food services in the Korean health care institutions?”. Recordings were transcribed into and analyzed in Arabic. All participants were males between the international age of legal adulthood and 49 years old. Notable gaps emerged following the analysis among the various levels of halal meal service provided to the participants by different Korean health care institutions. The following five levels were revealed by the analysis: the management of the Korean health care institutions did not understand the patients’ needs; Korean health care institutions addressed the situation and adopted a new halal food policy; the food offered by Korean health care institutions was not fully perceived as halal; the food offered by Korean health care institutions was not perceived as good-quality halal food; and the food was delicious, preferred, and trusted by the patients. In-depth consideration of the diversity of religious needs in different cultures as well as the availability of the means of meeting those needs in medical tourism destinations might help enrich our understanding of global medical tourism.
Psychological impact of COVID-19 among undergraduate students in Jordan: A cross-sectional study, 2023
Background Psychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an inf... more Background Psychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an infection. Psychiatric residual effects have been noted following prior coronavirus outbreaks. Method This study is a cross‐sectional study that examined the psychopathological influence of the COVID‐19 pandemic among survivor students compared to students who have never been diagnosed as positive COVID‐19 patients (i.e., healthy students). Further, the study identified the relationship between sociodemographic profiles and mental health. To examine the significance of psychological health differences we used the DASS‐21, to measure depression, anxiety, and stress scales. There were seven questions to assess each dimension within the psychological scales. The respondents were selected randomly via online sources and completed the online self‐reporting questionnaire between August 23 and October 2, 2021. Results A total of 750 students completed the online questionnaire, with 677 participants (90.27% of those originally surveyed) included in the final analysis of this study. The mean score of the stress scale for healthy students (M = 16.88, SD = 12.3, N = 537) demonstrated a significantly lower mean compared to COVID‐19 survival students (M = 21.7, SD = 11.01, N = 140), t(675) = −4.22, p < 0.001. The mean of the depression scale for healthy students (M = 16.18, SD = 11.94) demonstrated significantly lower mean compared to COVID‐19 survival students (M = 20.91, SD = 11. 90), t(675) = −4.18, p < 0.001. The mean of the anxiety scale for healthy students (M = 12.50, SD = 10.72) demonstrated significantly lower mean compared to COVID‐19 survival students (M = 19.43, SD = 11. 25), t(675) = −6.74, p < 0.001. Conclusion University students who were infected with COVID‐19 had a traumatic experience, and thus developed psychological symptoms greater than students with no history of this infection.
The effect of a clinical training course on new nursing graduates’ knowledge, skills, self-efficacy, and willingness to care for COVID-19 patients using simulation, 2023
Background
The wide spread of the pandemic prevented new graduate nurses caring for patients with... more Background The wide spread of the pandemic prevented new graduate nurses caring for patients with COVID-19, although they were required to care for them. The use of simulation could present an acceptable alternative when training is limited for nurses.
Aims This study aimed to measure the impact of attending a hybrid clinical course on knowledge and skills about COVID-19 in new graduate nurses assigned to care for patients with COVID-19 in Jordanian hospitals. It also aimed to measure the change in nurses’ self-efficacy and decision to care for critically ill patients with COVID-19.
Methods A pretest–posttest study that involved the conduction of a clinical training course. Participants (n = 234) were nurses.
Results Nurses showed significant improvement in their knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy in the posttest scores. However, these improvements did not reflect a significant increase in nurses’ willingness to care for critically ill patients with COVID-19, instead, they preferred caring for more stable patients with this condition.
Conclusions and implications to practice Simulation is acceptable to support and improve clinical training outcomes. The use of clinical training courses for new nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 is required to improve knowledge, skills, and safety. Training nurses on how to care safely for a patient with COVID-19 increases nurses’ safety and improves the quality of care provided to those patients. This study emphasized the need for nursing curricula to include training on how to care for patients during pandemics, like COVID-19.
BACKGROUND: Lower limb varicose veins (LLVVs) are a common problem that mostly occurs among healt... more BACKGROUND: Lower limb varicose veins (LLVVs) are a common problem that mostly occurs among healthcare professionals, especially nurses. While the direct cause of LLVVs is not known at present, its predictors have been identified in the literature. The objective of this study is to identify the predictors of LLVVs among nurses in Jordan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in Jordan in the period between August 2022 and December 2022. This study was carried out on 407 nurses. The participants were recruited in the study using convenience sampling. LLVVs and predictors were analyzed using binominal logistic regression. The percentage of having LLVVs was 30.7%. RESULT: Results showed that having a family history of LLVVs and older age were significant predictors of developing LLVVs among both male and female nurses. For male nurses, longer shift hours were a significant independent predictor of developing LLVVs, where increased number of deliveries, less sitting time, and increased weight were significant independent predictors of developing LLVVs among female nurses. CONCLUSION: This study highlighted the predictors of LLVVs among nurses, which can be considered in improving the lifestyle and quality of life of nurses in the long term.
The International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology, Dec 1, 2018
As a result of the South Korean government’s medical tourism strategies, the number of UAE inboun... more As a result of the South Korean government’s medical tourism strategies, the number of UAE inbound medical tourists have the highest annual increase rate among the Middle Eastern countries. The need for medical interpreters in such cases is inevitable, especially considering the languages spoken in both countries differs. The work of a medical interpreter affects patient satisfaction, quality of care, and the UAE patients’ revisit intention. However, there is a lack of literature that focuses on the role of medical interpreters for the Arabic-speaking medical tourists in South Korea. The purpose of this study is to assess the satisfaction and the experience of UAE medical tourists in South Korea who have used medical interpretation services.
The International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology, 2019
The number of patients from Middle Eastern Arabic countries is steadily increasing in respect to ... more The number of patients from Middle Eastern Arabic countries is steadily increasing in respect to the South Korean government&#39;s medical tourism strategies. Word of mouth is one of the main determinants concerning the Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; medical tourism destination. Further, patients&#39; satisfaction affects repurchase and revisit intention. This study aimed to measure the level of Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; satisfaction, and to measure the effect of different medical factors on satisfaction in such patients who are seeking medical attention in South Korea. A 110 Middle Eastern Arab patients who visited South Korea for medical purposes participated in our survey between November, 2016 and April, 2017. All factors had a high mean (≥4.24; ≥84.8/100) except for one factor (hospital halal meals (3.82; 76.4)). To identify factors influencing participants&#39; overall satisfaction we used multiple regression analysis. Physicians, interpreters, and halal meals were the main factors influencing overall Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; satisfaction. Physicians and interpreters in Korea are recommended to be oriented to basic Islamic beliefs and Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; behavior. Daily communication, such as speaking directly to the patient, limiting important issues to two or three at a time, and translating sentence by sentence, could help to improve Middle Eastern Arab patients&#39; satisfaction. Enlisting Middle Eastern nutrition specialists in medical institutions in South Korea may substantially improve non-medical services satisfaction such as halal food and dietary restrictions.
The number of patients from Middle Eastern Arabic countries is steadily increasing in respect to ... more The number of patients from Middle Eastern Arabic countries is steadily increasing in respect to the South Korean government's medical tourism strategies. Word of mouth is one of the main determinants concerning the Middle Eastern Arab patients' medical tourism destination. Further, patients' satisfaction affects repurchase and revisit intention. This study aimed to measure the level of Middle Eastern Arab patients' satisfaction, and to measure the effect of different medical factors on satisfaction in such patients who are seeking medical attention in South Korea. A 110 Middle Eastern Arab patients who visited South Korea for medical purposes participated in our survey between November, 2016 and April, 2017. All factors had a high mean (≥4.24; ≥84.8/100) except for one factor (hospital halal meals (3.82; 76.4)). To identify factors influencing participants' overall satisfaction we used multiple regression analysis. Physicians, interpreters, and halal meals were the main factors influencing overall Middle Eastern Arab patients' satisfaction. Physicians and interpreters in Korea are recommended to be oriented to basic Islamic beliefs and Middle Eastern Arab patients' behavior. Daily communication, such as speaking directly to the patient, limiting important issues to two or three at a time, and translating sentence by sentence, could help to improve Middle Eastern Arab patients' satisfaction. Enlisting Middle Eastern nutrition specialists in medical institutions in South Korea may substantially improve non-medical services satisfaction such as halal food and dietary restrictions.
As a result of the South Korean government’s medical tourism strategies, the number of UAE inboun... more As a result of the South Korean government’s medical tourism strategies, the number of UAE inbound medical tourists have the highest annual increase rate among the Middle Eastern countries. The need for medical interpreters in such cases is inevitable, especially considering the languages spoken in both countries differs. The work of a medical interpreter affects patient satisfaction, quality of care, and the UAE patients’ revisit intention. However, there is a lack of literature that focuses on the role of medical interpreters for the Arabic-speaking medical tourists in South Korea. The purpose of this study is to assess the satisfaction and the experience of UAE medical tourists in South Korea who have used medical interpretation services.
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The wide spread of the pandemic prevented new graduate nurses caring for patients with COVID-19, although they were required to care for them. The use of simulation could present an acceptable alternative when training is limited for nurses.
Aims
This study aimed to measure the impact of attending a hybrid clinical course on knowledge and skills about COVID-19 in new graduate nurses assigned to care for patients with COVID-19 in Jordanian hospitals. It also aimed to measure the change in nurses’ self-efficacy and decision to care for critically ill patients with COVID-19.
Methods
A pretest–posttest study that involved the conduction of a clinical training course. Participants (n = 234) were nurses.
Results
Nurses showed significant improvement in their knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy in the posttest scores. However, these improvements did not reflect a significant increase in nurses’ willingness to care for critically ill patients with COVID-19, instead, they preferred caring for more stable patients with this condition.
Conclusions and implications to practice
Simulation is acceptable to support and improve clinical training outcomes. The use of clinical training courses for new nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 is required to improve knowledge, skills, and safety. Training nurses on how to care safely for a patient with COVID-19 increases nurses’ safety and improves the quality of care provided to those patients. This study emphasized the need for nursing curricula to include training on how to care for patients during pandemics, like COVID-19.
The wide spread of the pandemic prevented new graduate nurses caring for patients with COVID-19, although they were required to care for them. The use of simulation could present an acceptable alternative when training is limited for nurses.
Aims
This study aimed to measure the impact of attending a hybrid clinical course on knowledge and skills about COVID-19 in new graduate nurses assigned to care for patients with COVID-19 in Jordanian hospitals. It also aimed to measure the change in nurses’ self-efficacy and decision to care for critically ill patients with COVID-19.
Methods
A pretest–posttest study that involved the conduction of a clinical training course. Participants (n = 234) were nurses.
Results
Nurses showed significant improvement in their knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy in the posttest scores. However, these improvements did not reflect a significant increase in nurses’ willingness to care for critically ill patients with COVID-19, instead, they preferred caring for more stable patients with this condition.
Conclusions and implications to practice
Simulation is acceptable to support and improve clinical training outcomes. The use of clinical training courses for new nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 is required to improve knowledge, skills, and safety. Training nurses on how to care safely for a patient with COVID-19 increases nurses’ safety and improves the quality of care provided to those patients. This study emphasized the need for nursing curricula to include training on how to care for patients during pandemics, like COVID-19.