Publication theme: Care-giving
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“Relational Transformation”: A Grounded Theory of the Processes Clinical Nurse-Educators (CNEs) Use to Assist Students Bridge the Theory-Practice Gap
The study explores how Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs) bridge the theory-practice gap in nursing education in Southeastern Nigeria. Using a qualitative grounded theory approach, the researchers found that CNEs employ a process called “relational transformation” where they guide students through questioning, mentoring, and reflection to connect classroom theory with clinical practice, ultimately aiding their professional…
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Sources and Perceived Effects of Work-Related Stress among Nurses Working in Acute Care Units of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu – Nigeria
It was showed that nurses working in acute care settings are exposed to various stress sources from physical, psychological and social working environment, and the most significant perceived effect of stress on physical health was identified as back pain 68%, headache 55%, and fatigue 28%.
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Validation of Wound-QoL Questionnaire among Patients with Acute Wounds in Enugu, South-east Nigeria
This study validated the Wound-QoL questionnaire for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with acute wounds in Nigeria. Results showed that the tool is valid and reliable, with a decline in HRQoL scores over time for physical and daily life factors, while the psychological factor remained unchanged. A larger study is recommended to…