Volume 12 Issue 1
Published: 2025-06-25
Contents
Case Studies
Managing a Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) with Limited Pressure Relief: A Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach: Case Study
Mohammed Faris Abdulghnai, Youisf Qasim Dawood,
This case presentation aims to underscore the challenges faced in providing adequate pressure relief for a patient with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) due to resource limitations. A 49-year-old active...
Review Articles
Exploring Anxiety Level among Nurses During COVID-Pandemic. A Systematic Review
Sandeep Poddar, Issa Hwedi Alkhamaiseh,
Background: This systematic review explores fear and anxiety levels among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside other mental health dimensions.Methods: A total of 18 selected studies were...
Exploring the Vital Role of Palliative Care Education and Training in Liberia and Indonesia: A Comprehensive Review of Literature
Moses Tende Stephens, Erna Rochmawati,
Background: The pressing need for improved palliative care education is starkly evident in countries like Liberia and Indonesia. Here, healthcare professionals are grappling with a lack of access...
Synthesizing Critical Thinking Proficiency in Nursing Education: A Systematic Review
Phatcharapon Tulyaku, Mona Gamal Mohamed, Ramya Kundayi Ravi, Priya Baby,
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to thoroughly examine the literature on developing critical thinking (CT) skills in nursing education. The review aimed to identify and summarize the...
Article
Establishing Evidence-Based Practices in Settings with Limited Resources: Case Studies of Achievements
Radhwan huseen Ibrahim, Salem Al Touby, Elaine Larson, Samar Noureddine, Roa Altaweli, Elham Al Nagshabandi, Nagla Abdel El Seesy, Nesreen Fathy, Fadma Abubakar,
Background: Health and midwifery education should focus on developing a solid basis of evidence-based methods, and optimal care practices adapted to the needs of different regions and cultures to...
Empowering Healthcare: WHO / EMRO Impact on Advancing Nursing Practices in Iraq
Naeema Al-Gasseer,
This article explores the pivotal role played by the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office of the World Health Organisation (WHO / EMRO) in addressing Iraq's complex healthcare challenges,...
Embracing the Future of Nursing: A Call for Collaboration and Innovation
Radhwan huseen Ibrahim,
Dear Readers,As we look ahead to the future of healthcare, it becomes increasingly evident that the demand for nursing professionals will continue to grow significantly. The global healthcare...
Original Articles
Nursing Evaluation of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients' Knowledge of Osteoporosis
Amer Muhasin Nasir,
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the awareness of osteoporosis among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Center for Endocrine and Diabetes in Al-Nasiriyah City and to identify the...
Association Between Self-Reported Hearing Impairment and Diabetes Mellitus
Iman Ali Rasheed AL-khlan, Taner Akarsu,
Background: Hearing loss is a growing global health problem in the United States of America. It affects about ten to fifteen percent of most adult Americans and about 70 % of persons 70 years old....
Assessing Pregnant Women's Readiness for Pregnancy-Healthy Nutrition: A Trans-theoretical Model Approach
Rafah Abdulsalam, Yosra Hasni,
Background: Pregnant women undergo significant physiological changes, requiring careful nutrition and lifestyle attention. This study explores the readiness of primiparous women to adhere to...
Enhancing Perineal Hygiene Awareness among Primiparous Women
Atiya Kareem Mohammed,
Background: Attention has grown surrounding perineal health self-care practices due to their perceived benefits in promoting postpartum recovery, alleviating discomfort, and preventing long-term...
Prevalence of Asthma and Related Factors Among Adolescents
Ceyhun TÜRKMEN, Ahmad Mahdi Salih,
Objective: This research aims to evaluate the prevalence of asthma among adolescents and identify associated factors within health centers in Mosul, Iraq.Methods : A cross-sectional, descriptive...
Analysis of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Sulaymaniyah
Kaniaw Khafar, Meer Karim, Nma Qadr, Saya Noori, Savia Mohammed, Shady Salah,
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immune-mediated systemic inflammatory disease characterized by chronic synovial inflammation and hyperplasia, which drive joint erosion and...
Reasons for Preoperative Anxiety and Severity in Psychological Stress of Women Before Caesarean Section
Hadeel Fadel Farhoud, Hayder H AL-Hadrawi,
Background: Preoperative fear is a common and neutral response of human beings as expecting surgery even if the surgery is significantly needed. Several factors cause preoperative stress or...
Exploring the Changes in Work Practices and Well-being of Critical Care Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Wafaa Mahmoud AbdEl-Kader,
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems globally, impacting critical care healthcare professionals' work practices and well-being. This...
Management of Self-Care Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and its Relationship to their Quality of Life
Ali Maziad Zrek,
Background: In these unprecedented times, individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) may face challenges in managing their self-care due to various factors that can negatively impact their...
Knowledge of Nurses About Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation at the Emergency Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani City
Yousif Yahya Hassan, Ghazi Hassan Mohammed,
Background: Nurses are expected to use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques because they are skilled at caring for patients with life-threatening diseases.Aim: To assess nurses' knowledge...
Knowledge of Women Regarding Menopause Phenomenon: A cross-sectional study
Mona Gamal Mohamed, Ramya Kundayi Ravi, Renas Mohammed Khidhir, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Nilda Ogsimer,
Background: Menopause causes overwhelming physiological, emotional, and social dysfunction that has an impact on women's health. Women may experience compromised bodily functioning if they are...
Self-Efficacy and its Correlations Among Patients on Hemodialysis:A Cross-Sectional study
Mahboobeh Maazallahi, Mojgan Taebi, Abbass Hafezieh, Mahlagha Dehghan,
Background and Purpose: Promoting self-efficacy levels in hemodialysis patients is an effective method for improving their self-care and rehabilitation. Therefore, better estimating the factors...
Insights into Clinical Learning: Examining the Nursing Process as a Framework for Nursing Student Development - A Qualitative Study
Rahaf Akel Rajjoub, Salwa Hazim AlMukhtar,
Background: Clinical learning is crucial to nursing education, providing students with opportunities to develop essential skills and competencies. The nursing process is a systematic framework...
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Water-pipe Smoking among Medical and Non-Medical University Students
Dilkhosh Shamal Ramadhan, Rebar Yahya abdullah, Alaa Noori Sarkees, Arazoo Issa Tahir, Sara Jawad Kadhim
Background: Waterpipe smoking is becoming a more popular method of tobacco consumption and is associated with short- and long-term health effects. WPS is rising worldwide, especially among...
The Impact of Covid-19 Outbreaks on Adherence to Hand Hygiene in A Medical Teaching Hospital: A Case of Iran
Mahboobeh Maazallahi, Mahlagha Dehghan, Maryam Jabarpour, Jaffar Abbas,
Background: The new coronavirus is the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Given its rapid transmission and high prevalence, hand hygiene and personal...
An Educational Program to Improve Nursing Staff Attitudes Toward Preventing Urinary Tract Infections Associated with Catheters in Kirkuk City, Iraq
Ali Hussein Alwan, Abid Kumait,
Background: Urinary tract infections associated with catheters (UTIAC) are among the most prevalent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) worldwide. They contribute significantly to increased...
Assessment of Parents' Knowledge about Home Management of Children with Epilepsy
Mohammed Baqir Hassan, Manal Yaseen Sheerkhan, Ali A. A-fahham
Background: Epilepsy is a complex, chronic disorder that significantly impacts the physical, psychological, and social well-being of affected children. Inappropriate management during seizures can...