Explaining the process of learning about dignity by undergraduate nursing students: A grounded theory study.

BACKGROUND: The learning process about dignity and how undergraduate nursing students experience and use this ethical knowledge is an under-represented field in nursing research. To overcome the lack of conceptual clarity, it is important to understand what processes and dimensions students develop to support this learning outcome. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explain the process of learning about dignity by undergraduate nursing students. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted using the grounded theory method. PARTICIPANTS AND RESEARCH CONTEXT: Data was collected through free reports and in-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 participants. A focus group was held for the selective coding. Sampling began purposefully and evolved into theoretical. Reflective and theoretical memos were generated from the data collection and constant comparison. Data analysis was performed using qualitative data analysis software using Corbin and Strauss' method. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The research was approved by a specialized research ethics committee from a Health School. FINDINGS: The process of learning about dignity by undergraduate nursing students revealed 'recognition of dignity' as the core category, supported by five main categories: 'proto-conscience of dignity', 'pathway to nursing', 'consciousness of dignity', 'ways of learning', and 'becoming capable'. These categories illustrate the processes and dimensions involved in nursing students' concept translation of dignity learning, allowing a theory to emerge. CONCLUSIONS: The 'Recognition of Dignity' theory aims to contribute to developing educational, training, and supervision processes for nursing programs. It seeks to enhance the ethical and moral development of undergraduate nursing students by helping them understand the concept of dignity and its fundamental importance in nursing.

Making room for occupational health nursing in Nanda­I: "Impaired foot health" as a diagnosis.

OBJECTIVE: Discuss the label "impaired foot health" to be considered a problem-focused nursing diagnosis according to the taxonomy of NANDA-I. METHODS: Discussion article based on literature reviews and observational studies based on the authors' PhD ongoing research about foot health among nursing students and professionals. FINDINGS: Attending to the definition of nursing diagnosis and the scope of nursing practice internationally, several human responses and contexts should be considered, opening new opportunities for NANDA-I completeness. CONCLUSIONS: A new nursing diagnosis has been disclosed, opening new dimensions to the NANDA-I taxonomy. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: This nursing diagnosis represents an opening door for the taxonomy, particularly for occupational health nursing in an international context.

OBJETIVO: Descrever de que forma a "saúde do pé comprometida" pode ser considerado um diagnóstico de enfermagem centrado no problema a incluir na taxonomia da NANDA­I. MÉTODOS: Artigo de discussão baseado em revisões da literatura e estudos observacionais incluídos no estudo de doutoramento em curso dos autores sobre a saúde do pé em estudantes de enfermagem e enfermeiros. RESULTADOS: Atendendo à definição de diagnósticos de enfermagem e no âmbito da prática de enfermagem a nível internacional, várias respostas humanas e contextos profissionais devem ser considerados, abrindo novas oportunidades para a completude da NANDA­I. CONCLUSÕES: Um novo diagnóstico de enfermagem foi revelado, descobrindo novas dimensões para a taxonomia da NANDA­I. IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A ENFERMAGEM: Este diagnóstico de enfermagem representa uma oportunidade para a taxonomia, nomeadamente para a enfermagem de saúde ocupacional em contexto internacional.

Promoting Spiritual Coping of Family Caregivers of an Adult Relative with Severe Mental Illness: Development and Test of a Nursing Intervention.

Severe mental illness disrupts daily functioning, burdening family caregivers, who often adopt spiritual coping strategies. With comprehensive skills, mental health nurses can promote well-being and mental health. The aim is to develop and test the nursing intervention "promoting spiritual coping" in the family caregivers of home-dwelling people with mental illness. This study was conducted in two distinct stages. Initially, the intervention was developed according to the first phase of the Framework for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions. Secondly, the intervention protocol was tested in a mixed-method pilot study. An intervention protocol was developed and tested on ten family caregivers. The intervention comprised three sessions, and before-and-after assessments were conducted. Significant improvements were observed in the outcomes, with caregivers expressing that discussing spirituality and religiosity benefited them. This intervention prioritized the therapeutic relationship of the nurses and family caregivers. The intervention "promoting spiritual coping" was created and evaluated as a suitable approach for mental health nurses to use in a psychotherapeutic context with family caregivers of individuals with mental illness.

Moral Distress of Nurses Working in Paediatric Healthcare Settings.

This scoping review aims to map the evidence on moral distress of nurses working in paediatric healthcare settings from homecare to hospital. It was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute. International databases were searched according to the specific thesaurus and free search terms. Independent screening and analysis were conducted using Rayyan QCRI. This review considered a total of 54 studies, including quantitative and qualitative studies, systematic reviews, and grey literature; English and Portuguese languages were included. Moral distress is a phenomenon discussed in nursing literature and in the paediatric context but is considered absent from discussion in clinical practice. It is caused by disproportionate care associated with overtreatment. Nurses can present a variety of symptoms, characterising moral distress as a highly subjective experience. The paediatric contexts of practice should promote a healthy ethical climate and work towards a moral community built with peer support, education, communication, leadership, and management involvement. Moral distress is still a complex and challenging multidimensional concept, and the aim should be to promote a culture of prevention of the devastating consequences of moral distress and work towards moral resilience.

Discussing the midwifery scope of practice within the NANDA-I taxonomy.

PURPOSE: To discuss the midwifery scope of practice within the NANDA-I taxonomy. METHODS: Review of the NANDA-I taxonomy followed by critical analysis of the nursing diagnoses (NDs) within the scope of midwifery practice. Search terms were defined. Two authors independently analyzed all diagnoses, and another author validated the results. FINDINGS: Of the 267 NDs in the NANDA-I taxonomy, 39 (14.6%) perceived a relationship with midwifery's scope of practice, and among these, 15 (5.6%) guaranteed greater specificity and accuracy for clinical reasoning. CONCLUSIONS: The suitability of NDs for the broad spectrum of the midwifery scope of practice may need to be completed. Women's responses to life events and health conditions are simultaneously complex and specific, and many NDs in the NANDA-I terminology may be far from fully identified and developed to represent these responses. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Improvements in NANDA-I diagnosis would contribute to advanced terminology and increased specificity and accuracy of the diagnostic process. This is important in achieving appropriate outcomes and safe and effective interventions for which the nurses and nurse-midwives are accountable. Many NDs would not necessarily be used in any other context since they are specific to midwifery; however, it would help to develop a NANDA-I taxonomy that is more inclusive and comprehensive internationally.

OBJETIVO: Discutir o âmbito da prática de atenção materna dentro da taxonomia da NANDA­I. MÉTODOS: Revisão da taxonomia da NANDA­I com análise crítica dos diagnósticos de enfermagem, no âmbito da prática de atenção materna. Os termos de pesquisa foram definidos. Dois autores analisaram, independentemente, todos os diagnósticos e um outro autor validou os resultados. RESULTADOS: Dos 267 diagnósticos de enfermagem da taxonomia NANDA­I, em 39 (14,6%) percebe­se relação com o âmbito da prática de atenção materna. Além disso, destes 38 diagnósticos incluídos, 15 (5,6%) garantem maior especificidade e acurácia para o raciocínio clínico. CONCLUSÕES: A adequação dos diagnósticos de enfermagem ao amplo espectro da prática de atenção materna pode precisar ser completada. As respostas das mulheres aos acontecimentos de vida e às condições de saúde são, simultaneamente, complexas e específicas e muitos diagnósticos de enfermagem na terminologia da NANDA­I podem não estar totalmente identificados e desenvolvidos para representar essas respostas. IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A PRÁTICA DE ENFERMAGEM: Melhorias nos diagnósticos da NANDA­I contribuiriam para uma terminologia avançada e para o aumento da especificidade e precisão do processo de diagnóstico. Isto é importante para a obtenção de resultados apropriados e intervenções seguras e eficazes, pelas quais os enfermeiros de atenção à saúde materna são responsáveis. Muitos diagnósticos de enfermagem não seriam necessariamente usados em qualquer outro contexto, uma vez que são específicos da atenção materna; no entanto, ajudaria a desenvolver uma taxonomia NANDA­I mais inclusiva e abrangente, a nível internacional.

Exposure of Undergraduate Nursing Students to Standing Environments: A Longitudinal Study on Plantar Force and Pressure Distribution.

BACKGROUND: Understanding the link between plantar force, pressure, and foot discomfort is important for nursing students' well-being, given the prevalence of foot and ankle musculoskeletal disorders among nurses. Assessing these factors can inform tailored self-care interventions, supporting holistic nursing education. PURPOSE: To assess the plantar force and pressure distribution of third-year nursing students at baseline and after 5 months of exposure to a clinical setting. METHODS: A prospective cohort study in a Portuguese nursing school measured changes in podiatric profile at 5 months, including peak pressure, maximum force, and contact area. RESULTS: Elevated mean peak pressure in the heel correlated positively with maximum force and contact area. Negative correlations were found between the contact area and edema. Peak pressure correlated positively with thigh pain, indicating pressure transfer to metatarsal heads. CONCLUSIONS: The findings underscore the importance of integrating ergonomic education into nursing curricula and raising awareness of self-care interventions.

Spiritual Distress, Hopelessness, and Depression in Palliative Care: Simultaneous Concept Analysis.

Spiritual distress, hopelessness, and depression are concepts that are often used in palliative care. A simultaneous concept analysis (SCA) of these concepts is needed to clarify the terminology used in palliative care. Therefore, the aim of this study is to conduct a SCA of spiritual distress, hopelessness, and depression in palliative care. A SCA was performed using the methodology of Haase's model. A literature search was conducted in March 2020 and updated in April 2022 and April 2024. The search was performed on the following online databases: CINAHL with Full-Text, MEDLINE with Full-Text, MedicLatina, LILACS, SciELO, and PubMed. The search was achieved without restrictions on the date of publication. A total of 84 articles were included in this study. The results highlight that the three concepts are different but also share some overlapping points. Spiritual distress is embedded in the rupture of their spiritual/religious belief systems, a lack of meaning in life, and existential issues. Hopelessness is a sense of giving up and an inability to control and fix the patient's situation. Finally, depression is a state of sadness with a multi-impaired situation. In conclusion, refining the three concepts in palliative care is essential since it promotes clarification and enhances knowledge development towards intervention.

Adaptation and Validation of the Self-Administered Foot Health Assessment Instrument for Portuguese Undergraduate Nursing Students.

Background and Purpose: To translate and adapt the Self-Administered Foot Health Assessment Instrument from English to European Portuguese and explore its reliability and validity among undergraduate nursing students in Portugal. Methods: The study was divided into two phases. First, the translation and cross-cultural adaptation followed Beaton's guidelines, with a pretesting of the final version with 30 students. The validation process used the content validity index with a minimum of 75% agreement between experts and Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency. The second step provided the results of the principal component analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, which were performed to study the overall fit of the model and item correlations. The STROBE checklist was used. Results: The Portuguese version, Instrumento de Auto-Avaliação da Saúde do Pé (IAASP), showed an overall acceptable evidence regarding content validity and internal consistency. The factor analysis results suggested removing the "Foot pain" dimension from the original scale. Conclusions: IAASP is suggested to maintain the original 22-item structure, with four domains, "Skin health," "Nail health," "Foot structure," and "Foot pain," being an initial reliable version with interest to measure the current foot health of nursing students. Future studies should contribute to IAASP's continuous improvement.

Insights on spirituality and bereavement: A systematic review of qualitative studies.

AIM: To describe a synthesis of the experience related to the spirituality of those living a bereavement journey in primary qualitative studies. DESIGN: A systematic review of qualitative studies. DATA SOURCE: A systematic review was carried out in March 2019 and was updated in January 2023. Searching was accomplished by an online database, such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, MedicLatina, LILACS, SciELO and Academic Search Complete. The search strategy did not consider a timeline as an eligibility criterion. The quality of the studies was assessed, and a thematic synthesis was performed in this review. METHODS: A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted according to Saini and Shlonsky's methodology. REPORTING METHOD: PRISMA checklist. RESULTS: The review included 33 articles. Most of the studies were phenomenological and focused on parents' and family experiences of bereavement. Seven significant categories emerged, which match unmet spiritual needs during the grieving process. Two major categories were identified regarding the role of spirituality in bereavement: Spirituality as a process and spirituality as an outcome. CONCLUSION: In clinical practice, attention to spirituality and providing spiritual care is critical to guarantee a holistic approach for those experiencing bereavement. IMPLICATIONS: The findings of our study could foster awareness that healthcare professionals should include the spiritual dimension in their clinical practice to provide holistic care to individuals, enhancing the healing process in bereavement. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: This is a systematic review.

Women's fear of childbirth during pregnancy: A concept analysis.

PURPOSE: To map and analyze the concept of women's fear of childbirth (FOC) during pregnancy and to develop a new nursing diagnosis (ND). METHODS: Concept analysis based on Walker and Avant's methodology. An integrative literature search was conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL Complete databases, including peer-reviewed articles published in English from January 1981 to October 2022. FINDINGS: Thirty-one studies were included in the review. Women's FOC during pregnancy comprises three central categories: attributes, antecedents, and consequences. Nine main characteristics (attributes) are related to one or more of eight prior conditions (antecedents) that have the potential to exert negative or favorable impacts (consequences), depending on whether coping strategies have been a part of a fearful woman's pregnancy. These elements and relationships among them should be viewed as dynamic. CONCLUSIONS: Women's FOC during pregnancy is a subjective, multidimensional, and dynamic concept that benefits prenatal care responses. A conceptual matrix on prenatal care will consider the factors underlying women's FOC and their potential mechanisms, how fearful pregnant women respond, the aspects that shape FOC, and how it influences outcomes when supporting pregnant women with FOC. Therefore, the study findings can be used to inform ways of identifying fearful women or as a basis for interventions to manage fears and enhance the confidence of pregnant women for childbirth. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The results of this study help nurses, OB nursing practitioners, nurse-midwives, and midwives to identify the condition of women's FOC during pregnancy and guide nursing therapeutic interventions to decrease the negative effects on women's health and well-being. Therefore, there are valuable reasons to propose using "fear of childbirth" as a ND in the class "coping responses" within domain coping/stress tolerance, contributing to refining the NANDA-I taxonomy.

OBJETIVO: Mapear e analisar o conceito de medo do parto em mulheres durante a gravidez e desenvolver um novo diagnóstico de enfermagem. MÉTODOS: Análise de conceito com base na metodologia de Walker e Avant. Foi realizada uma pesquisa integrativa da literatura nas bases de dados Scopus, Web of Science e CINAHL Complete e incluiu artigos revistos por pares, publicados em inglês, de janeiro de 1981 a outubro de 2022. RESULTADOS: Trinta e um estudos foram incluídos na revisão. O medo do parto em mulheres durante a gravidez é composto por três categorias centrais: atributos, antecedentes e consequências. Nove características principais (atributos) estão relacionadas com uma ou mais das oito condições anteriores (antecedentes) que têm o potencial de exercer um impacto negativo ou favorável (consequências), dependendo se estratégias de coping fizeram parte da gravidez de uma mulher com medo. Estes elementos e as relações entre eles devem ser vistos como dinâmicos. CONCLUSÕES: O medo do parto em mulheres durante a gravidez é um conceito subjetivo, multidimensional e dinâmico que beneficia de respostas pelos cuidados pré-natais. Uma matriz conceptual sobre cuidados pré-natais considerará os fatores subjacentes ao medo do parto nas mulheres e os seus potenciais mecanismos, como as mulheres grávidas com medo respondem, os aspetos que moldam o medo do parto, e como influenciam os resultados quando as mulheres grávidas com medo do parto são apoiadas. Portanto, os resultados do estudo podem ser usados para identificar mulheres com medo ou desenvolver intervenções que permitam gerir os medos e aumentar a confiança das mulheres grávidas para o parto. IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A PRÁTICA DE ENFERMAGEM: Os resultados deste estudo ajudarão os enfermeiros de atenção à saúde materna a identificar a condição do medo do parto nas mulheres durante a gravidez e orientar intervenções terapêuticas de enfermagem, no sentido de diminuir os efeitos negativos do medo na saúde e no bem-estar das mulheres. Portanto, há razões relevantes para propor a utilização do "medo do parto" como um diagnóstico de enfermagem na classe "coping responses" do domínio "coping/stress tolerance", contribuindo para o refinamento da taxonomia NANDA-I.

Resilience in Older People: A Concept Analysis.

(1) Background: Resilience has been presented as a potential protective factor to be promoted in difficult experiences in older people. However, further clarification of the concept of resilience for this population is required, as this is of critical interest for nursing care. (2) Aim: To develop the concept of resilience in older people to establish the elements that refer to the nursing outcome. Personal resilience (1309) from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), specifically in older people. (3) Methods: Concept analysis using Beth Rodgers' evolutionary model. The attributes, antecedents, consequents, and empirical elements were described in the integrative review, with searches in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, LILACS, and Embase databases. A total of 2431 citations have been identified, and 110 studies were included. (4) Results: The concept of "resilience in older people" is composed of two attributes, available resources and positive behaviors, and is defined as positive attitudes of older people with the assistance of resources available from experiences of adversity. Conclusion: This analysis and concept development of resilience in older people provided sensitive indicators for nursing care in the context of adversity, considering available resources and with positive attitudes during this phase of life span.

Spiritual distress and religious involvement among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: A longitudinal study.

PURPOSE: To determine the trajectories of spiritual distress and religious involvement among cancer patients during chemotherapy. METHODS: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted over 15 months with quarterly data collection, in a total of with five cut points. Data collection was applied a questionnaire that embraced sociodemographic characteristics, clinical profile, Spiritual Distress Scale, and Belief into Action Scale. Regarding, data analysis was performed univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistics, and the study was approved by the Ethics Committee. FINDINGS: From the 322 cancer patients at the beginning, the attrition rate was 17.5% in the last time point. Most of participants were women (56.6%), with an average age of 60.3 years, and had a religious affiliation (93.7%). Statistically significant values were found of spiritual distress and religious involvement across the five cuts. At the end of 3 months after starting chemotherapy, the highest value of spiritual distress and the lowest value of religious involvement were reached. CONCLUSIONS: Cancer patients who are submitted to chemotherapy, after 3 months of treatment experience the peak of spiritual distress and the lowest value of religious involvement. This critical period for nurses' is required a massive approach regarding spiritual and religious needs. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Therefore, knowing the trajectories of spiritual distress and religious involvement during a certain period allows for the anticipating of planning of nursing therapeutic interventions in order to promote spiritual health and spiritual well-being outcomes in cancer patients.

Nursing diagnoses disturbed body image (00118) and situational low self-esteem (00120) in patients with head and neck cancer: Differential clinical validation using Q methodology.

PURPOSE: When submitted to mutilating surgery, patients with head and neck cancer may present profound physical and psychosocial changes, temporary or definitive, with an individual impact and family. The most frequent human responses to this health condition are subjective, particularly concerning body image and self-esteem. Differential validation emerges to provide nurses with clinical indicators for clinical reasoning and planning of effective interventions, considering the specific defining characteristics of each diagnosis. This study aimed at conducting a differential clinical validation of the nursing diagnoses of disturbed body image and low situational self-esteem in patients with head and neck cancer using Q methodology. METHOD: We performed an observational cross-sectional study using Q methodology. Thirty-eight participants were included. Data were analyzed using Q methodology procedures. The research and ethics committee approved the study. FINDINGS: Factor analysis was performed, and eight defining characteristics were identified for the diagnosis of disturbed body image and one for situational low self-esteem: avoiding looking at one's body, avoiding touching one's body, the behavior of monitoring one's body, depersonalization of body part by use of impersonal pronouns, focus on past appearance, focus on past function, negative feeling about body, and refusal at acknowledging change and helplessness. CONCLUSIONS: The use of the Q methodology in this process of differential validation allowed the study of two diagnoses of a subjective nature, disclosing the most specific defining characteristics of each and contributing to increasing the knowledge of these human responses. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: This study contributes to a better understanding of the predominant defining characteristics of the diagnoses under study. In terms of the NANDA-I taxonomy, it helps to raise the levels of evidence for diagnoses. Using a qualitative and quantitative methodology allows for maintaining a more holistic research approach and greater rigor and acceptance of the results.

OBJETIVO: Os doentes com cancro de cabeça e pescoço, submetidos a cirurgias mutilantes, apresentam profundas alterações físicas e psicossociais, temporárias ou definitivas, com impacto no indivíduo e na família. As respostas humanas mais frequentes nestes processos de doença são de natureza subjetiva, principalmente relacionados à imagem corporal e à autoestima. A validação diferencial surge com o objetivo de fornecer aos enfermeiros indicadores clínicos para raciocínio clínico e planeamento de intervenções efetivas, considerando as características definidoras específicas de cada diagnóstico. Realizar validação clínica diferencial dos diagnósticos de enfermagem distúrbio da imagem corporal e baixa autoestima situacional em doentes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço, utilizando a metodologia Q. MÉTODO: Estudo observacional transversal com metodologia Q. Trinta e oito participantes foram incluídos. Foi usada a metodologia Q para analisar os dados. A comissão de ética e de investigação aprovou o estudo. RESULTADOS: Foi realizada análise fatorial, sendo identificadas oito características definidoras para o diagnóstico de imagem corporal perturbada e uma para baixa autoestima situacional: Evitar olhar para o seu corpo, evitar tocar no corpo, comportamento de monitorização do corpo, despersonalização da perda através do uso de pronomes impessoais, foco na aparência passada, foco em função do passado, sentimento negativo acerca do corpo, recusa em reconhecer a mudança e desamparo. CONCLUSÕES: A utilização da metodologia Q, neste processo de validação diferencial, permitiu o estudo de dois diagnósticos de natureza subjetiva numa população vulnerável, contribuindo para aumentar o conhecimento das suas necessidades. IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A PRÁTICA DE ENFERMAGEM: Contribuir para uma melhor compreensão das características definidoras predominantes dos diagnósticos em estudo. Em termos da taxonomia NANDA - I, ajuda a elevar os níveis de evidência para diagnósticos. A utilização de uma metodologia qualitativa e quantitativa permite manter uma abordagem de investigação mais holística e um maior rigor e aceitação dos resultados.

The Primary Nursing Care Model and Inpatients' Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Quantitative Studies.

BACKGROUND: The delivery of quality, safe, and patient-centered care is foundational for professional practice. The primary nursing model allows nurses to have excellent knowledge about patients and families and to plan and coordinate care from admission to discharge, with better management of health situations. Nurses play a crucial role in improving patients' outcomes, namely those sensitive to nursing care. The knowledge of the relationship between the primary nursing model and the nursing-sensitive outcomes provides new scientific evidence that strengthens the relevance of this nursing care organization model in the inpatients' health outcomes. This systematic review describes the relationship between nurse-sensitive inpatients' outcomes and the primary nursing care model. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted with a narrative synthesis, and the following databases were searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Nursing & Allied Health Collection, SciELO Collections, and Cochrane. RESULTS: A total of 22 full texts were assessed, of which five were included in the study according to the selection criteria. The analysis results indicated that the primary nursing care model was related to nursing-sensitive patient safety outcomes. Patients' experience was also considered a nursing-sensitive outcome, namely in the satisfaction with nursing care. CONCLUSION: The negative outcomes are clearly related to the primary nursing care model. There is scarce research that relates primary nursing to positive outcomes, such as patients' functional status and self-care abilities, and more studies are needed.

Foot and Ankle Disorders in Nurses Exposed to Prolonged Standing Environments: A Scoping Review.

BACKGROUND: Prolonged standing environments constitute an occupational risk factor for nurses, particularly for developing foot and ankle disorders. The definitions and potential relationship to hours spent walking or standing are poorly understood. This scoping review aimed to synthesize the main disorders found on nurses' ankles and feet, their prevalence, the influence of hours spent walking or standing, and gender differences. METHODS: This review followed a previously published protocol. Primary and secondary studies were retrieved from relevant databases from December 2020 to March 2021. Potential articles were collated to Mendeley, and two independent reviewers assessed the title and abstracts. Studies meeting inclusion criteria were included. Two researchers retrieved and reviewed the full text of these studies independently. A predetermined extraction tool was used to retrieve relevant data, summarized in a tabular and narrative format. FINDINGS: The most common disorder was pain, followed by numbness, burning feet, bunions, structural deformities, and calluses. Prevalence differed among studies, depending on settings and specific local policies. Discussion: Various foot and ankle disorders and related variables have been found, with clear gaps that may be addressed in the future. CONCLUSION/APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE:: Few studies have focused on nurses' foot and ankle disorders. Mapping signs and symptoms may contribute to the future development of preventive interventions for nurses' workplaces.

"Spiritual distress (00066)" in patients under fertility treatment: Clinical validation study.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to clinically validate the NANDA-I nursing diagnosis of "Spiritual distress (00066)" in people under assisted reproductive technologies, and to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of the defining characteristics. METHODS: Cross-sectional study that was conducted between September 2019 and June 2020. Recruitment happened by invitation posted in fertility-related websites. Those who accepted to participate were asked to fill the consent form and the online questionnaire. Statistical analysis was based on Rasch's model. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee. FINDINGS: The sample comprised 104 Portuguese individuals undergoing assisted reproductive techniques. The "Spiritual distress (00066)" was validated and 22 defining characteristics were confirmed as representative. No item showed differential item functioning. "Perceived suffering" was the most sensitive defining characteristic and had the highest negative predictive value. "Insufficient courage" had the highest positive predictive value, and "Anger toward power greater than self" was the most specific. CONCLUSIONS: Results validated the presence of the NANDA-I nursing diagnosis of "Spiritual distress (00066)" in a sample going through assisted reproductive technologies, improving accuracy of this nursing diagnosis in such population. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: This is a crucial step to raise the level of evidence of such nursing diagnosis and to increase the level of evidence on NANDA-I terminology. Furthermore, this study has contributed to raising the quality of nurse's critical judgement and clinical reasoning and allow an early spiritual and a more holistic and personalized patient-centered intervention in the reproductive field.

OBJETIVO: O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a validade clínica do diagnóstico de "angústia espiritual (00066)" em pessoas a realizar técnicas de reprodução assistida e determinar a sensibilidade, especificidade e valor preditivo das características definidoras. MÉTODOS: Este é um estudo transversal que decorreu entre Setembro de 2019 e Junho de 2020. O recrutamento ocorreu por meio de convite lançado em sítios afetos ao tema da fertilidade. As pessoas interessadas em participar preencheram um formulário de consentimento informado e um questionário online. A análise estatística primou pelo emprego do modelo Rasch. O estudo foi aprovado pela Comissão de Ética. RESULTADOS: A amostra final incluiu 104 portugueses submetidos a técnicas de reprodução medicamente assistida. O diagnóstico de "angústia espiritual (00066)" foi validado e 22 características definidoras foram confirmadas pelos dados. "Sofrimento percebido" foi a característica definidora mais sensível e com o maior valor negativo preditivo. "Coragem insuficiente" destacou-se no valor positivo preditivo, e "Raiva relativa a Poder Maior do que o próprio" foi a mais específica. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados obtidos validaram a presença do diagnóstico de "angústia espiritual (00066)" em pessoas a realizar técnicas de reprodução assistida, contribuindo, desta forma para melhorar a acurácia deste diagnóstico de enfermagem nesta população. IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A PRÁTICA: Este é um passo crucial para elevar o nível de evidência deste diagnóstico de enfermagem e aumentar o corpo do conhecimento da terminologia NANDA-I. O seu contributo passa também por elevar a qualidade do julgamento crítico dos enfermeiros e o seu poder de decisão clínica permitindo uma intervenção precoce mais holística, centrada na espiritualidade e no paciente em contexto reprodutivo.

Prevalence, defining characteristics, and predictors of the nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A longitudinal study.

INTRODUCTION: Cancer patients are exposed to several types of treatments, including chemotherapy. In this context, patients experience several nursing diagnoses, including spiritual distress. The definition of the diagnosis of spiritual distress is grounded in lack of meaning and purpose in life, a sense of suffering, and a feeling of disconnected. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, sensitivity, specificity, and predictors of the nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. DESIGNS: The study used a longitudinal questionnaire design with quarterly data collection points over a 12-month period. Participants were recruited through random sampling, in an outpatients' setting in one oncology day unit in Portugal. FINDINGS: The highest prevalence of spiritual distress was found at 3 months after patients started chemotherapy. The highest value of specificity was lack of meaning in life and express suffering, and the highest values of sensitivity concerned spiritual distress diagnosis. The predictors of spiritual distress were express suffering, alienation, questioning meaning in life, lack of serenity, questioning the meaning of suffering, hopelessness, and lack of meaning in life. CONCLUSIONS: Spiritual distress is a human response that is current in patients undergoing chemotherapy, and the highest prevalence seems to occur at 3 months after commencing chemotherapy. Express suffering and lack of meaning in life play the role not only of defining characteristics (DC) in this study, but also of predictors in the diagnosis of spiritual distress. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The identification of the prevalence, predictors, sensitivity, and specificity of the DC of the nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy may facilitate nurses' clinical reasoning and improve the planning of nursing care in clinical practice in order to improve spiritual well-being in cancer patients.