Healthcare Professional's Attitudes Toward Male Nurses Working in the Context of Pediatric Care.

To examine the attitudes of healthcare professionals (HCPs) toward male nurses working in the context of pediatric care. This cross-sectional quantitative using purposeful sampling of 135 participants. The questionnaire gathered socio-demographic data, including age, gender, marital status, nationality, and education. It also examined cultural influences and beliefs as barriers. The opinions about male nurses were evaluated using the attitude of people toward men in the nursing profession (AMnQ) scale. The relationship between attitudes toward men in nursing and cultural/organizational factors had no statistical differences (P > .05). However, age groups, encouraging male family members to pursue nursing, and working with male nurses in pediatric units showed statistically different attitude levels (P = .029, .008, .001). HCPs' positive attitude toward male nurses can eliminate gender bias. Male nurses serve as role models, supervising and monitoring work. Nursing education programs must address this challenge and promote gender balance to attract more men to the profession. The nursing field is evolving, with more male pediatric nurses joining the workforce. However, male pediatric nurses face challenges in leadership and management roles due to gender bias, lack of career advancement opportunities, and inadequate support from colleagues. They also struggle to build relationships with patients and families due to societal norms and gender stereotypes. Nursing leadership must address these issues to create a more inclusive environment for male pediatric nurses, ultimately enhancing the quality of healthcare services for pediatric patients.

Marginalised or privileged? Analysing nursing education for male students in the UK and Taiwan with fragmented frameworks of gender.

This comparative analysis explores interactions and relationships influenced by gender in nursing education for male students in the United Kingdom (UK) and Taiwan, using Unterhalter's (2007) fragmented frameworks of gender to understand historical backgrounds, policies, and clinical curricula. While the UK demonstrates a gradual increase in male nurses over time, emphasising specialisation and comprehensive clinical exposure, Taiwan faces challenges influenced by cultural factors, particularly resistance to male nurses in certain fields. Disparities in the percentage of male nurses on registers and challenges during clinical placements are examined, highlighting the multifaceted nature of gender as a noun, adjective, and verb. Both countries grapple with the imperative of gender inclusivity, with recommendations for targeted recruitment campaigns to challenge existing gender norms and eliminate barriers, fostering equitable environments in nursing education.

Educational and professional experiences of men in nursing: An interpretive description study to guide change and foster inclusive environments for men in nursing.

BACKGROUND: Nursing shortages are occurring due to decreased student enrollment, nurse burnout, staffing deficits, nurse retirements, and increasingly low numbers of nursing faculty. Men are an untapped resource that can offset these crises. However, men's presence in nursing remains underwhelming. Changes aimed at improving diversity and inclusivity related to men's presence is needed in the nursing workforce. PURPOSE: Explore men's experiences in modern nursing environments to identify barriers to men's presence in nursing faculty and clinical workforce roles. METHOD: This study used interpretive description design. Data were collected through individual and group interviews. Interviews were video recorded. Interview questions were semi-structured and open ended. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Two themes were identified and reflected men's experiences in nursing: educational and professional change. Subthemes for educational change included increasing numbers of men in student and faculty roles; instructional change; admission, retention, and advising. Subthemes for professional change included inclusive hiring practices; healthy working environments; and leadership outcomes. CONCLUSION: Findings constitute calls for action. Change implementation should address barriers to diversity and inclusivity related to men's presence in nursing. Recommendations and strategies presented can guide change implementation. Change implementation is expected to strengthen the nursing profession.

Os enfermeiros e a síndrome de burnout no contexto da pandemia da COVID-19 / Nurses and burnout syndrome in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Introdução: A pandemia da COVID-19 tem impactado signicativamente a saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde, especialmente dos enfermeiros que estão na linha de frente do combate à doença. Nesse contexto, a síndrome de Burnout é um fenômeno que tem recebido destaque, pois pode levar ao esgotamento físico e emocional desses profissionais. Objetivo: Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a relação entre enfermeiros e a síndrome de Burnout diante da pandemia da COVID-19. Método: Trata-se de revisão de literatura cientíca que abordam a temática em questão. Resultados: Os resultados apontam que a pandemia da COVID-19 aumentou a sobrecarga de trabalho dos enfermeiros, que têm enfrentado condições adversas de trabalho, como falta de equipamentos de proteção individual e o medo de contaminação. Essas condições têm levado a um aumento dos níveis de estresse e ansiedade entre os enfermeiros, o que pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento da síndrome de Burnout. Portanto, é necessário que sejam implementadas medidas de proteção aos profissionais de saúde, como a oferta de suporte emocional e psicológico, além de uma carga de trabalho adequada. Conclusão: A pandemia da COVID-19 teve um impacto signicativo na saúde mental dos profissionais da equipe de enfermagem, com aumento da prevalência de sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse. É essencial fornecer suporte psicológico e emocional, melhorar as condições de trabalho e garantir o acesso a equipamentos de proteção adequados. Investir na saúde mental desses profissionais é fundamental para o bem-estar individual e a qualidade do cuidado aos pacientes. Instituições de saúde, gestores e profissionais devem reconhecer essa importância e trabalhar juntos para fornecer o suporte necessário durante e após a pandemia.(AU)

ntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has signicantly impacted the mental health of health professionals, especially nurses who are on the front lines of ghting the disease. In this context, the Burnout syndrome is a phenomenon that has been highlighted, as it can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion of these professionals. Objective: This article aims to analyze the relationship between nurses and the Burnout syndrome in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: For this purpose, books and scientic articles that address the subject in question were consulted. Results: The results show that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the workload of nurses, who have been facing adverse working conditions, such as lack of personal protective equipment and fear o f contamination. These conditions have led to increased levels of stress and anxiety among nurses, which may contribute to the development of the Burnout syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to implement protective measures for health professionals, such as offering emotional and psychological support, in addition to an adequate workload. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic had a signicant impact on the mental health of nursing staff, with an increased prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. It is essential to provide psychological and emotional support, improve working conditions and ensure access to adequate protective equipment. Investing in the mental health of these professionals is essential for individual well-being and the quality of patient care. Health institutions, managers and professionals must recognize this importance and work together to provide the necessary support during and after the pandemic.(AU)

Introducción: La pandemia de COVID-19 ha impactado signi cativamente la salud mental de los profesionales de la salud, especialmente las enfermeras que están en primera línea luchando contra la enfermedad. En este contexto, el síndrome de Burnout es un fenómeno que ha recibido atención, ya que puede provocar agotamiento físico y emocional de estos profesionales. Objetivo: Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la relación entre enfermeras y síndrome de Burnout ante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Se trata de una revisión de la literatura cientí ca que aborda el tema en cuestión. Resultados: Los resultados indican que la pandemia de COVID-19 ha aumentado la carga de trabajo de las enfermeras, quienes han enfrentado condiciones laborales adversas, como falta de equipos de protección personal y miedo a la contaminación. Estas condiciones han provocado mayores niveles de estrés y ansiedad entre las enfermeras, lo que puede contribuir al desarrollo del síndrome de Burnout. Por ello, es necesario implementar medidas de protección para los profesionales sanitarios, como ofrecer apoyo emocional y psicológico, además de una carga de trabajo adecuada. Conclusión: La pandemia de COVID-19 tuvo un impacto signi cativo en la salud mental de los profesionales del equipo de enfermería, con aumento en la prevalencia de síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés. Es fundamental brindar apoyo psicológico y emocional, mejorar las condiciones laborales y garantizar el acceso a equipos de protección adecuados. Invertir en la salud mental de estos profesionales es fundamental para el bienestar individual y la calidad de la atención al paciente. Las instituciones, gestores y profesionales de la salud deben reconocer esta importancia y trabajar juntos para brindar el apoyo necesario durante y después de la pandemia. (AU)

Male nurses' adaptation experiences after turnover to community institutions in Korea: A grounded theory methodology.

We aimed to develop a substantive theory according to the associations between adaptation experience-related factors identified in male nurses after turnover to community institutions. From April through August 2019, data were collected through direct observations and in-depth interviews of 22 male nurse participants who were recruited purposively and analyzed simultaneously with the method proposed by Strauss and Corbin. Furthermore, 29 subcategories were derived from 11 categories, including: (1) leaving the clinical sector and changing jobs, (2) shaking while settling, (3) characteristics of the new job, (4) personal disposition, (5) support system, (6) finding my place, (7) solidifying my place, (8) demonstrating my professional competence, (9) stable settlement in my place, (10) preparing for a better future, and (11) still confused. The core category was identified as "putting down roots in another place for myself." The verification of this theory in this study's results indicates a need for research into the evaluation and development of professional development programs and related policies to provide support to male nurses who are pursuing opportunities in community institutions to maintain their nursing identity and further their efforts for developing a nursing specialty.

Nursing students who identify as men; efficacy and persistence.

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of nursing students who identify as men and its correlation with intent to complete their nursing program. BACKGROUND: Men are an underrepresented population in nursing, despite mandates to improve the diversity of the nursing profession. There also exists a nursing shortage, that is worsening as nurses retire or change professions. Improving the recruitment and retention of men in nursing could have a positive impact on both of these problems. DESIGN: Quantitative correlational research METHODS: The Belongingness Scale-Clinical Placement Experience instrument was used to measure efficacy and one item from the Undergraduate Nursing Intention Survey was used to measure the student's intent to complete their nursing program. A SurveyMonkey link was sent by the National Student Nursing Association to those students who identified in their database as men and were enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The inclusion criteria required that the participants identified as a man, were a student in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and they had one or more years of clinical experience in their nursing program. Students who have completed one or more years of clinical experience, have completed all nursing pre-requisites and a portion of their nursing courses. At this point in a nursing program, the students' age would be 18 years of age or older. Inclusion criteria or 18 years of age or older would also make the consent process easier, as the study would not include a vulnerable population. RESULTS: There were 290 responses, 252 of which met inclusion criteria and completed the survey in its entirety. The dependent variable, student intent to complete their nursing program, was not normally distributed. For this reason, Spearman's correlation and eta squared were used for statistical evaluation. Spearman's correlation was significant at 0.05 and eta squared demonstrated effect size at 0.01, 0.06 and 0.14 for small, medium and large effect sizes, respectively. Spearman's rho, p=0.147, demonstrated a correlation between efficacy and student intent to complete their nursing program. The eta squared effect size was 0.96 which represented a large effect. CONCLUSIONS: Nursing students who identify as men could demonstrate improved persistence in their nursing programs if effective interventions targeting efficacy were undertaken.

O impacto da capacitação do enfermeiro na inserção do dispositivo intrauterino de cobre TCU 380a / The impact of nurses training on the insertion of the TCU 380a copper device / El impacto de la capacitación de enfermeras en la inserción del dispositivo de cobre TCU 380a

Objetivo: Relatar o impacto da capacitação teórica e prática dos enfermeiros para realização da consulta de enfermagem com ênfase no Planejamento Reprodutivo e Sexual e na inserção de Dispositivo Intrauterino de cobre. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiencia que foi desenvolvido a partir do projeto de Consulta de Enfermagem Ginecológica com ênfase na inserção do dispositivo intrauterino por enfermeiros, idealizado pelo Conselho Regional de Enfermagem de Alagoas (Coren-AL). Resultados: Foi possível analisar o aumento dos números de inserções do Dispositivo Intrauterino de cobre na Atenção Básica de Saúde. Ao todo foram 1016 inserções em todo o estado de Alagoas, sendo os municípios de Penedo e Arapiraca responsáveis por 660 inserções, somando-se os dados do período de 2016 ao início de 2021. Observou-se o impacto que a capacitação dos enfermeiros ocasionou. Conclusão: O projeto ampliou a disponibilidade do Dispositivo Intrauterino no Sistema Único de Saúde, garantindo os direitos das mulheres ao acesso dos métodos contraceptivos. Possibilitou acessibilidade e ampliou o escopo de ações do enfermeiro na atenção primária em saúde, aspecto importante da resolutividade. (AU)

Objective: To report the impact of theoretical and practical training for nurses to carry out nursing consultations with an emphasis on Reproductive and Sexual Planning and the insertion of an Intrauterine Device of copper. Methods: This is a descriptive study of the experience report type that was developed from the Gynecological Nursing Consultation project with emphasis on the insertion of copper intrauterine device by nurses, conceived by the Regional Nursing Council of Alagoas (Coren-AL). Results: It was possible to analyze the increase in the number of insertions of the copper intrauterine device in primary health care. In all, there were 1016 insertions throughout the State of Alagoas, with the municipalities of Penedo and Arapiraca being responsible for 660 insertions, adding data from the period from 2016 to the beginning of 2021. The impact caused by the training of nurses was observed. Conclusion: The project expanded the availability of the IUD in the Unified Health System, guaranteeing women's rights to access contraceptive methods. Enabled accessibility; and expanded the scope of nurses' actions in primary health care; important aspect of resoluteness. (AU)

Objetivo: Informar el impacto de la formación teórica y práctica de enfermeras para la realización de consultas de enfermería con énfasis en Planificación Sexual y Reproductiva y la inserción de un Dispositivo Intrauterino de cobre. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo del tipo relato de experiencia que se desarrolló a partir del proyecto Consulta de Enfermería Ginecológica con énfasis en la inserción del dispositivo intrauterino de cobre por enfermeras, concebido por el Consejo Regional de Enfermería de Alagoas (Coren-AL). Resultados: Se pudo analizar el aumento del número de inserciones del dispositivo intrauterino de cobre en la atención primaria de salud. En total, se realizaron 1016 inserciones en todo el Estado de Alagoas, siendo los municipios de Penedo y Arapiraca los responsables de 660 inserciones, sumando datos del período de 2016 a inicios de 2021. Se observó el impacto provocado por la formación de enfermeras. Conclusión: El proyecto amplió la disponibilidad del DIU en el Sistema Único de Salud, garantizando el derecho de las mujeres a acceder a métodos anticonceptivos. Accesibilidad habilitada; y amplió el alcance de las acciones de las enfermeras en la atención primaria de salud; aspecto importante de la resolución. (AU)

Qualidade de vida no trabalho dos enfermeiros da atenção primária à saúde / Quality of life at work of nurses in primary health care / Calidad de vida en el trabajo del enfermero en atención primaria de salud

Objetivo: Analisar a qualidade de vida no trabalho dos enfermeiros assistenciais da Atenção Primária à Saúde de um município baiano. Métodos: Pesquisa observacional, descritiva, transversal e de abordagem quantitativa. Aplicou-se o questionário Total Quality of Work Life (Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho Total), por meio de ligação telefônica. Os dados foram transcritos para o software Microsoft Excel® e analisados por estatística descritiva. Resultados: Os 34 enfermeiros que aceitaram participar compuseram amostra de maioria feminina (97,1%), com idade maior ou igual a 40 anos (67,5%) e estado conjugal casado(a)/união estável (58,8%). Quanto à escolaridade, prevaleceu o nível de pós-graduação lato sensu (85,3%), com maior parcela atuando no município há mais de 4 anos (67,7%), por meio de vínculo efetivo (70,6%). No tocante à avaliação da qualidade de vida no trabalho, a esfera que obteve pior avaliação foi a "Econômica política" e a melhor avaliada foi a "Psicológica e comportamental". Além disso, a avaliação geral apontou classificação "insatisfatória". Conclusão: A melhoria da qualidade de vida no trabalho dos enfermeiros pode trazer repercussões que vão além da satisfação do profissional, pois fatores motivacionais, de satisfação, físicos e psicológicos influenciam diretamente sua produtividade no trabalho e a qualidade do serviço prestado. (AU)

Objective: To analyze the quality of life at work of nurses working in Primary Health Care in a city in Bahia. Methods: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional research and with a quantitative approach. The Total Quality of Work Life questionnaire was applied through telephone call. The search results were transferred to the Microsoft Excel® software and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: 34 nurses who agreed to participate comprised a sample of mostly female (97,1%), aged 40 years or older (67,5%) and marital status married or stable union (58,8%). About education, the majority had a lato sensu postgraduate degree (85,3%), with a greater portion working in the city for more than 4 years (67,7%), having an effective contract (70,6%). Regarding the evaluation of quality of life at work, the sphere that obtained the worst assessment was "Economic policy" and the best assessed the "Psychological and behavioral" sphere. Furthermore, the general evaluation pointed to an "unsatisfactory" rating. Conclusion: It is believed that the improvement in the quality of life at work of the nurses can bring repercussions that go beyond professional satisfaction, due to motivation, satisfaction, physical and psychological factors directly influence their productivity at work and the quality of the service provided. (AU)

Objetivo: Analizar la calidad de vida en el trabajo de enfermeros que actúan en la Atención Primaria de Salud de un municipio de Bahía. Métodos: Esta es una investigación observacional, descriptiva, transversal y con enfoque cuantitativo. Durante la encuesta se aplicó el cuestionario Total Quality of Work Life a través de una llamada telefónica. Los datos se transcribieron al software Microsoft Excel® y se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Las 34 enfermeras que aceptaron participar eran, en su mayoría, del sexo femenino (97,1%), con edad igual o superior a 40 años (67,5%) y casado o en unión estable (58,8%). Acerca de la educación, predominó el nivel de posgrado lato sensu (85,3%), con una mayor parte de los encuestados trabajando en el municipio por más de 4 años (67,7%), a través de un contrato efectivo (70,6%). Sobre la evaluación la valoración de la calidad de vida en el trabajo, el ámbito que obtuvo la peor valoración fue "Política Económica" y el mejor valorado fue "Psicológico y conductual". Además, la evaluación general apuntó a una calificación "insatisfactoria". Conclusión: Se cree que la mejora en la calidad de vida en el trabajo de estos enfermeros puede traer repercusiones que van más allá de la satisfacción profesional, ya que factores motivacionales, de satisfacción, físicos y psicológicos influyen directamente en su productividad en el trabajo y en localidad del servicio prestado. (AU)

Realidad investigadora de los enfermeros en atención primaria de salud: ¿cuál es la situación? / Research reality of nurses in primary health care: what is the situation?

Objetivo: Examinar la actividad investigadora de los enfermeros en atención primaria de salud y conocer su divulgación. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio transversal descriptivo realizado entre el 27 mayo hasta el 29 de junio de 2022, en un Área de Gestión Sanitaria a través de un cuestionario electrónico autoadministrado. Contestaron el cuestionario 242 enfermeros. Un 5.2% posee el grado de Máster y ninguno el de Doctor. Un 8.3% ha colaborado en algún proyecto de investigación financiado, siendo la suscripción a grupos del Plan Andaluz de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación (PAIDI) de un 0,4%. La participación es principalmente colaborativa con sólo 1 caso como IP en proyectos financiados. La aportación a congresos u otras actividades de divulgación es de un 23% para comunicaciones orales y de un 26,1 % para comunicaciones escritas. Resultados: Sobre la publicación de resultados, un 16,5%, han publicado al menos 1 artículo científico, siendo un 1,3% en revistas de impacto (ninguna en Q1 y Q2). La temática de las publicaciones es muy diversa. La colaboración en investigaciones realizadas con otras disciplinas ha sido de un 10,4 % y en estudios de investigación realizados con otras instituciones o servicios de salud de un 11,3%. Conclusión: Se concluye que la actividad investigadora realizada en atención primaria es de bajo nivel y calidad. Existe dispersión tanto en la temática como en los perfiles enfermeros que desarrollan actividad investigadora, lo que implica inexistencia de una red consolidada en investigación en cuidados que sustente la práctica asistencial basada en la evidencia científica. (AU)

Aim: The aim of this study is to examinate the research activity of nurses in primary health care and to know his dissemination. Method: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out between May 27 and June 29, 2022, in a Health Management Area Through a self-administrated questionnaire. A total of 242 nurses answered the questionnaire. A total of 5,2% have a Master ́s degree and none have a PhD. Some 8,3% have collaborated in a funded research project, with 0,4% subscribing to PAIDI groups. Participation is mostly collaborative with only 1 case as PI in funded projects. Contribution to congresses or other dissemination activities is 18.7% for oral communications and 16,5% for written communications. Results: Regarding the publication of results, 16,5% have published at least 1 scientific article, 1,3% in impact journals (none in Q1 or Q2). The subject matter of the publications is very diverse. Collaboration in research with other disciplines was 10,4%, and in research studies carried out with other institutions or health services are 11,3%. Conclusion: It is concluded that the research activity carried out in primary care is of low level and quality. There is dispersion both in the subject matter and in the nursing profiles that carry out research activity, which implies the lack of a consolidated network in research in care that supports care practice based on scientific evidence. (AU)

A importância da educação em serviço na formação de técnicos de enfermagem em eletrocardiograma: experiência prática de um enfermeiro / The importance of in-service education in the training of nursing technicians in electrocardiogram: practical experience of a nurse

INTRODUÇÃO: O exame Eletrocardiograma (ECG) é uma ferramenta essencial para o diagnóstico cardíaco em diversos cenários clínicos. Com 12 derivações, proporciona uma representação tridimensional da atividade elétrica cardíaca. Reconhecido como o método padrão ouro para diagnosticar arritmias e distúrbios cardíacos, o ECG também revela condições isquêmicas coronarianas e efeitos de medicamentos. Apesar de amplamente difundido em programas de educação em saúde, a realização do ECG por membros da equipe de enfermagem é respaldada por normativas, exigindo capacitação adequada. OBJETIVO: Relatar a experiência vivenciada enquanto enfermeiro no processo de elaboração e execução de uma intervenção educativa teórico/prática sobre a prática da execução do eletrocardiograma para técnicos de enfermagem. METODOLOGIA: Trata-se de um relato de experiência sobre a atuação do enfermeiro em um hospital de nível terciário da cidade de São Paulo, referência em cardiologia. O processo envolveu uma abordagem teórico-prática com a utilização de diversas ferramentas educacionais. O enfermeiro desenvolveu a aula, incorporando apresentações multimídia, simulações práticas com equipamentos reais e a realização de exercícios práticos. A seleção da amostra de técnicos de enfermagem foi por conveniência, e a avaliação do impacto da aula incluiu observação direta, feedback imediato e questionários de avaliação preenchidos pelos participantes antes e após a intervenção educacional. RESULTADOS: Evidenciou-se que a diversificação de ferramentas educacionais foi fundamental para o engajamento dos técnicos de enfermagem na aula sobre a execução do ECG. A utilização de apresentações multimídia facilitou a compreensão dos conceitos teóricos, enquanto as simulações práticas permitiram uma aplicação imediata do conhecimento adquirido. Os participantes destacaram a relevância da abordagem prática, indicando uma melhora significativa na compreensão das técnicas e na confiança para executar o procedimento. CONCLUSÃO: A experiência vivenciada permitiu refletir, aplicar e descrever a atuação do enfermerio quanto o seu papel de educador, além de se aprofundar em uma temática importante para a cardiologia como o eletrocardiograma, arritimias e orientação do paciente, reafirmando que a política de educação em serviço ainda é um alicerce essencial para aprimorar as técnicas assistenciais.

Professional becoming of male nurses: a qualitative study in Lithuania.

PURPOSE: To reveal the features of Lithuanian male nurses' professional becoming. METHODS: The participants were six men who had been working as nurses for over a year, and one man who had been formerly employed as a nurse for over a year. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using inductive thematic analysis by Braun & Clarke. RESULTS: 17 themes emerged after analysis: nursing not being the first choice, weird feelings of being in the minority during studies, having a vague initial idea of the work and a hard time starting the job; desire to help and interact with people, a tiring but fascinating variety of work, wide professional opportunities and love for the job; the challenges of high pace and workload, undervaluation and stereotypes, coping by standing up for oneself and separating work and life; the importance of a good team, gender being of little significance and joy that the number of men is increasing. CONCLUSION: These findings contribute to the growing knowledge of male nurses' experiences. The study sheds light on the challenges and rewards of being a male nurse in Lithuania, providing guidance for future research and highlighting the need to raise public awareness.

The Effect of an Educational Intervention Based on the Health Action Process Approach on Nurses' Communication Skills / Efecto de una intervención educativa basada en el enfoque del proceso de acción en salud sobre las habilidades comunicativas de las enfermeras / Efeito de uma intervenção educativa baseada na abordagem do processo de ação em saúde nas habilidades de comunicação do enfermeiro. Estudo quase experimental com grupo controle

Objective. This study aimed to the effects of the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) in promoting the quality of nurses' communication skills among nurses. Methods.The present quasi-experimental research was conducted on 148 nurses (76 in the intervention and 72 in the control group) in Yazd province (Iran). In this study, the total number of nurses in one hospital was selected as the intervention group, while the nurses from another hospital were chosen as the control group. The participants were recruited from public hospitals in Ardakan and Meibod cities. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire based on the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) Constructs and a communicative skill questionnaire. The data were collected from the two groups before, one month after, and four months after the intervention. The control group did not receive any educational training during the course of the study. Results. In the pretest, no statistically significant difference was found between the intervention and control groups regarding the behavioral stages of effective communication with patients. In the posttest, the mean task self-efficacy score was significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the control (p<0.001). The mean coping self-efficacy score was also significantly higher in the intervention group than the control in the posttest (p<0.001). Moreover, the mean coping planning score was significantly increased in the post-test intervention group(p<0.001). The mean communicative skill score was also significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the post-test control (p=0.03). Conclusion. The intervention used in the present study based on the target model (HAPA) significantly affected nurses' self-efficacy and communicative skills in the experimental group.

Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto del enfoque del proceso de acción sanitaria (Health Action Process Approach (HAPA), en inglés) en la promoción de la calidad de las habilidades de comunicación de las enfermeras. Métodos. La presente investigación cuasiexperimental se llevó a cabo con 148 enfermeras (76 en el grupo de intervención y 72 en el de control) de la provincia de Yazd (Irán). Los participantes fueron reclutados en los hospitales públicos de las ciudades de Ardakan y Meibod. El instrumento de recogida de datos fue un cuestionario basado en los constructos HAPA y un cuestionario de habilidades comunicativas. Se recogieron datos de los dos grupos antes, un mes después y cuatro meses después de la intervención. El grupo de control no recibió ninguna formación educativa durante el estudio. Resultados. En la preprueba, no se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos de intervención y de control en cuanto a las etapas conductuales de la comunicación eficaz con los pacientes. En la prueba posterior, la puntuación media de autoeficacia en la tarea aumentó significativamente en el grupo de intervención en comparación con el grupo de control (p<0.001). La puntuación media de autoeficacia en el afrontamiento también fue significativamente mayor en el grupo de intervención que en el grupo de control en el postest (p<0.001). Además, la puntuación media en planificación del afrontamiento aumentó significativamente en el grupo de intervención después de la prueba (p<0.001). La puntuación media en habilidades comunicativas también aumentó significativamente en el grupo de intervención en comparación con el grupo de control después de la prueba (p=0.03). Conclusión.La intervención utilizada en el presente estudio basada en el modelo HAPA mejoró significativamente la autoeficacia y las habilidades comunicativas de las enfermeras del grupo experimental.

Objetivo. Avaliar o efeito da Abordagem do Processo de Ação em Saúde (HAPA) na promoção da qualidade das habilidades de comunicação dos enfermeiros. Métodos. A presente pesquisa quase-experimental foi realizada com 148 enfermeiros (76 no grupo de intervenção e 72 no grupo de controle) da província de Yazd (Irã). Os participantes foram recrutados em hospitais públicos nas cidades de Ardakan e Meibod. O instrumento de coleta de dados foi um questionário baseado nos construtos do HAPA e um questionário de habilidades de comunicação. Os dados foram coletados dos dois grupos antes, um mês depois e quatro meses após a intervenção. O grupo de controle não recebeu nenhum treinamento educacional durante o estudo. Resultados. No pré-teste, não foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos de intervenção e controle em termos de estágios comportamentais da comunicação eficaz com os pacientes. No pós-teste, a pontuação média de autoeficácia na tarefa aumentou significativamente no grupo de intervenção em comparação com o grupo de controle (p<0.001). A pontuação média de autoeficácia de enfrentamento também foi significativamente maior no grupo de intervenção do que no grupo de controle no pós-teste (p<0.001). Além disso, a pontuação média do planejamento de enfrentamento aumentou significativamente no grupo de intervenção após o pós-teste (p<0.001). A pontuação média em habilidades de comunicação também aumentou significativamente no grupo de intervenção em comparação com o grupo de controle no pós-teste (p=0.03). Conclusão. A intervenção usada no presente estudo com base no modelo HAPA melhorou significativamente a autoeficácia e as habilidades de comunicação dos enfermeiros do grupo experimental.

Opportunities to Diversify the Pediatric Nursing Workforce: A Focus on Male Nurses.

INTRODUCTION: Pediatric nursing has been a profession dominated by women, but patients benefit from representation of both men and women. We describe characteristics associated with male pediatric nurses and consider potential pathways to greater male pediatric nurse workforce participation. METHOD: We used data from the 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, a nationally representative survey of nurses that estimates characteristics of the workforce. We present summary statistics to describe demographic, work setting and work environment characteristics of male and pediatric nurse workforces. Analyses accounted for complex survey design and weighting. RESULTS: Only 7% (N = 108,752) of the pediatric registered nurse workforce and 3% (N = 779) of the pediatric nurse practitioner workforces were male. Notable demographic and educational difference exist among compared workforces. DISCUSSION: Males are significantly underrepresented in pediatric nursing. Much effort and intention need to be directed towards increasing male representation in pediatric nursing.

Práticas de enfermagem: contexto ambiental e a relação com o materialismo histórico dialético / Nursing practices: environmental context and the relationship with dialectical historical materialism / Prácticas de enfermería: contexto ambiental y la relación con el materialismo histórico dialéctico

Objetivo: Descrever as práticas dos enfermeiros em nossa sociedade e sob as circunstâncias que podem contribuir para a inclusão das práticas avançadas. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa e delineamento transversal, sob a perspectiva da teoria do materialismo histórico-dialético de Karl Marx, estruturada pela utilização do instrumento COREQ. Resultados: O campo de atuação do enfermeiro na atenção primária à saúde é diversificado, extrapola os muros do consultório. Muitas vezes o dinamismo das atividades traduz o empenho de obter os melhores resultados por meio de sua assistência. E o materialismo histórico-dialético reflete justamente a busca por uma assistência de qualidade e as mudanças no ambiente laboral, onde a interação de diversos fatores contribuem de forma direta no ambiente laboral e social. Conclusão: Os enfermeiros da atenção primária à saúde brasileira atuam nos mais diversos territórios, desse modo, precisam dinamizar os seus atendimentos para contemplar as necessidades sociais. Perante esses aspectos, as diversidades sociodemográficas brasileiras demonstraram que a escassez de recursos em regiões remotas é um dos fatores que fortalece a inclusão das práticas avançadas de enfermagem na atenção primária à saúde no Brasil. (AU)

Objective: To describe the practices of nurses in our society and under circumstances that may contribute to the inclusion of advanced practices. Methods: Descriptive study, with a qualitative approach and cross-sectional design, from the perspective of Karl Marx's dialectical historical materialism theory, structured by using the COREQ instrument. Results: The nurse's field of action in primary health care is diverse, it goes beyond the walls of the office. Often the dynamism of activities translates the effort to obtain the best results through their assistance. And dialectical historical materialism precisely reflects the search for quality care and changes in the work environment, where the interaction of several factors directly contribute to the work and social environment. Conclusion: Brazilian primary health care nurses work in the most diverse territories, therefore, they need to streamline their care to address social needs. In view of these aspects, Brazilian sociodemographic diversity has shown that the scarcity of resources in remote regions is one of the factors that strengthens the inclusion of advanced nursing practices in primary health care in Brazil. (AU)

Objetivo: Describir las prácticas de los enfermeros en nuestra sociedad y en circunstancias que puedan contribuir a la inclusión de prácticas avanzadas. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo y diseño transversal, desde la perspectiva de la teoría del materialismo histórico dialéctico de Karl Marx, estructurado mediante el uso del instrumento COREQ. Resultados: El campo de actuación del enfermero en la atención primaria de salud es diverso, va más allá de las paredes del consultorio. Muchas veces el dinamismo de las actividades se traduce en el esfuerzo por obtener los mejores resultados a través de su asistencia. Y el materialismo histórico dialéctico refleja precisamente la búsqueda de cuidados de calidad y cambios en el ambiente laboral, donde la interacción de varios factores contribuyen directamente al ambiente laboral y social. Conclusión: Las enfermeras brasileñas de atención primaria de salud actúan en los más diversos territorios, por lo tanto, necesitan optimizar su atención para atender las necesidades sociales. Frente a estos aspectos, la diversidad sociodemográfica brasileña ha demostrado que la escasez de recursos en regiones remotas es uno de los factores que fortalece la inclusión de prácticas avanzadas de enfermería en la atención primaria de salud en Brasil. (AU)

The severity of andropause symptoms and its relationship with social well-being among retired male nurses: a preliminary cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Andropause is a syndrome that occurs due to decreased androgen levels in men. Various aspects of health, such as social well-being, can affect andropause status during men's retirement. This study aimed to determine the severity of andropause symptoms and its relationship with social well-being among retired male nurses. METHODS: This preliminary cross-sectional study was conducted on 284 retired male nurses in Ardabil (northwest of Iran). The participants were selected through the census sampling method. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Male Andropause Symptoms Self-Assessment Questionnaire (MASSQ), and the Social Well-Being Scale (SWBS). Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22.0). RESULTS: The study found that the overall mean scores of the severity of andropause symptoms and social well-being among retired male nurses were 57.24 ± 12.62 (range = 35-91) and 94.54 ± 12.77 (range = 75-123), respectively. The highest and lowest mean scores between dimensions of social well-being were related to social contribution (20.26 ± 2.47) and social acceptance (15.26 ± 2.77), respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that subscales of social well-being, age, marital status, and spouse's menopause were predictors of the severity of andropause symptoms among retired male nurses. The selected predictors accounted for 53.1% of the total variance in severity of andropause symptoms (F = 36.613, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The results showed a moderate to severe prevalence of andropause among retired male nurses and a significant association between andropause and social well-being. The study suggests further research to examine sexual orientation and other factors that may affect andropause in retired male nurses.

Atuação do enfermeiro de suporte imediato de vida na dor torácica: realidades do interior norte de Portugal / The role of the immediate life support nurse in chest pain: realities in the northern interior of Portugal

[{"text": "A dor torácica (DTC) aguda é o sintoma comum de Síndrome Coronário Agudo (SCA), que mais frequentemente leva as pessoas a procurarem cuidados de emergência no mundo. Dois terços das mortes por eventos coronários agudos ocorrem por arritmias fatais, em ambiente pré-hospitalar. O reconhecimento rápido de sintomas é mandatório para redução da mortalidade. O Enfermeiro SIV tem um papel fundamental na a determinação do diagnóstico célere e, no tratamento adequado da pessoa com SCA. Objetivos: Visando conhecer a atuação do enfermeiro Suporte Imediato de Vida (SIV) nas ocorrências de DTC, na pessoa com suspeita de SCA, relativamente às ambulâncias SIV de dois distritos do interior norte de Portugal, delinearam-se como objetivos específicos: (i) Analisar as ativações das ambulâncias SIV para ocorrências de DTC, na pessoa com suspeita de SCA, relativamente às características sociodemográficas e geográficas; (ii) Identificar o perfil de risco cardiovascular (verificável) nas ocorrências de DTC, da pessoa com suspeita de SCA, por ambulâncias SIV; (iii) Identificar os fatores de risco cardiovasculares (FRCV) modificáveis (verificáveis) nas ocorrências de DTC, da pessoa com suspeita de SCA, por ambulância SIV; (iv) Conhecer os tempos de resposta do pré-hospitalar nos diferentes momentos do socorro, nas ocorrências de DTC, na pessoa com suspeita de SCA; (v) Analisar a atuação do Enfermeiro tendo por base, a utilização do protocolo da DTC e, complementares, por ambulância SIV; (vi) Verificar a melhoria de sintomatologia decorrente da atuação do enfermeiro SIV em ocorrência de DTC, da pessoa com suspeita de SCA; (vii) Identificar episódios de complicações ocorridas durante a atuação do enfermeiro SIV, em situações de DTC, na pessoa com suspeita de SCA. Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo retrospetivo, analítico transversal, de cariz quantitativo, envolvendo uma amostra por conveniência de 75 ativações para DTC, com suspeita de SCA, nas ambulâncias SIV do interior norte de Portugal, no período compreendido entre 01 junho de 2017 e o 31 de dezembro de 2018. A recolha de dados foi efetuada através de um IRD concebido para o efeito. Resultados: É predominante o sexo masculino, nas ativações de DTC, com suspeita de SCA, sendo a idade média de 65,90 anos na SIV 1 e, na SIV 2 de 72,33 anos. Na SIV 2 verificou-se que, entre o sexo masculino e a idade, existe relação estatística significativa (p=0,013), apresentando este uma idade inferior (

Stresse nos enfermeiros de urgência na abordagem à pessoa em situação crítica / Stress among emergency nurses when dealing with people in critical condition

Os enfermeiros são um grupo profissional particularmente suscetível de experienciar com o stresse, pela natureza das suas funções. A exposição permanente ao contacto humano com doentes e familiares, a gestão de situações de emergência, em que um pequeno erro pode comprometer a sobrevivência ou o prognóstico do doente, a interação com outros profissionais de saúde, o trabalho por turnos e a disrupção de ritmos circadianos, a morte de doentes, de entre outros fatores, criam uma conjuntura em que o enfermeiro experiencie níveis elevados de stresse no seu dia-a-dia. Objetivos: Caracterizar o perfil sociodemográfico e profissional dos enfermeiros do Serviço de Urgência de um Centro Hospitalar da região norte de Portugal; Identificar os principais fatores indutores de stresse nos enfermeiros do Serviço de Urgência de um Centro Hospitalar da região norte de Portugal; Avaliar a relação entre os fatores indutores de stresse e as variáveis sociodemográficas e profissionais. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo descritivo, transversal correlacional, avaliando os níveis de stresse numa amostra de 54 enfermeiros de um serviço de urgência de um hospital da região do norte de Portugal através da aplicação da Escala de Stresse Profissional dos Enfermeiros e de um questionário para fazer o levantamento de aspetos sociodemográficos e profissionais. Resultados: Os participantes no estudo (n=54) eram maioritariamente do sexo feminino (68,5%). A classe etária dominante (63%) foi a dos 31-40 anos. O estado civil dos enfermeiros dividiu-se quase equitativamente entre os que estão sozinhos e aqueles casados ou união de facto. Quarenta enfermeiros (74,1%) eram licenciados, e os restantes 25,9% mestres. Trinta e três eram enfermeiros (61.1%), os restantes eram especialistas (38,9%). O tempo de serviço mais frequente (46,3%) foi 11 a 20 anos, e 2 a 10 anos no Serviço de Urgência. O contrato sem termo foi a modalidade de vínculo mais frequente (74,1%). Só 35,2% dos enfermeiros indicou acumular funções noutra instituição. O valor médio observado para o conjunto de profissionais que constituíram a amostra foi de 80,94±11,95. Considerando que o ponto médio da escala é de 85 pontos, pode considerar-se que os enfermeiros do SU apresentam, em média, níveis medianos de stresse. Das várias componentes da escala, a "carga de trabalho" integrada na componente "ambiente físico" foi um domínio onde foram registados níveis de stresse elevados. Na componente de "ambiente psicológico" a morte do doente e a incerteza quanto aos tratamentos representaram maior stresse para os enfermeiros. No "ambiente social" a relação com os médicos mostrou-se como um fator importante na perceção de stresse pelos enfermeiros. Atendendo aos resultados da relação das variáveis sociodemográficas na perceção do stresse percecionado pelos enfermeiros, avaliado com a ESPE, os enfermeiros do sexo masculino e aqueles que têm a habilitação de mestre apontam para níveis mais elevados de perceção de stresse. Também ao nível do estado civil verifica-se que os enfermeiros casados percecionarem níveis mais elevados de stresse. Pelo contrário, a idade dos enfermeiros, avaliada em classes de 10 anos, não evidenciou ter influência na perceção de stresse. Não se observou uma relação entre as variáveis profissionais e a perceção do stresse pelos enfermeiros, avaliado pela pontuação total da ESPE. Há, porém, diferenças pontuais em fatores da escala que apontam para os enfermeiros que trabalham há pouco tempo no SU e aqueles que aí trabalham entre 11 e 20 anos percecionarem mais stresse associado ao conflito com outros profissionais, assim como uma tendência para os profissionais com contrato a termo certo sentirem percecionarem mais stresse Conclusão: O enfermeiro que trabalha num serviço de urgência está sujeito a inúmeros stressores. Há aspetos técnicos, relacionais e emocionais que potencial o agravamento do stresse nos enfermeiros. Tratando-se de um serviço que lida permanentemente com a vida ou morte do doente, particularmente na área do doente crítico, o stresse do enfermeiro deve ser olhado com atenção, pois as implicações cognitivas do stresse crónico podem fazer o profissional ter uma prestação de menor qualidade. Particularmente na área dedicada a doentes críticos, todas as capacidades cognitivas do enfermeiro são valiosas, pelo que é determinante que se consiga criar um ambiente de reduzido stresse para que os cuidados prestados sejam de elevada qualidade, como se espera e exige que aconteça.

Nurses are a professional group particularly susceptible to experiencing stress due to the nature of their work. The constant exposure to human contact with patients and their families, the management of emergency situations where a small error can compromise the patient's survival or prognosis, interaction with other healthcare professionals, shift work and disruption of circadian rhythms, and the death of patients, among other factors, create a situation in which nurses experience high levels of stress in their daily lives. Objectives: Characterize the sociodemographic and professional profile of nurses in the Emergency Service of a Hospital Center in the north of Portugal; Identify the main factors that induce stress in nurses in the Emergency Department of a Hospital Center in the north of Portugal; Assess the relationship between stress-inducing factors and sociodemographic and professional variables. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional correlational study was conducted, evaluating stress levels in a sample of 54 nurses from an emergency department in a hospital in the northern region of Portugal. This was done through the application of the Nurses' Professional Stress Scale and a questionnaire to collect sociodemographic and professional information. Results: The study participants (n=54) were predominantly female (68.5%). The dominant age group (63%) was between 31 and 40 years old. The marital status of the nurses was almost equally divided between those who are single and those who are married or in a domestic partnership. Forty nurses (74.1%) had a bachelor's degree, and the remaining 25.9% had a master's degree. Thirty-three were general nurses (61.1%), while the remaining were specialists (38.9%). The most frequent length of service was 11 to 20 years (46.3%), both overall and in the Emergency Department. Permanent contracts were the most common employment type (74.1%). Only 35.2% of nurses indicated that they held additional positions in another institution. The average observed value for the professionals in the sample was 80.94±11.95. Considering that the midpoint of the scale is 85 points, it can be considered that nurses in the Emergency Department have, on average, moderate to high levels of stress. Among the various components of the scale, "workload" within the "physical environment" domain was an area where high levels of stress were reported. In the "psychological environment" component, the death of patients and uncertainty about treatments were identified as major sources of stress for nurses. In the "social environment," the relationship with doctors was found to be an important factor in nurses' perception of stress. Regarding the relationship between sociodemographic variables and the perceived stress reported by nurses, as evaluated by the Nurses' Professional Stress Scale, male nurses and those with a master's degree reported higher levels of perceived stress. Additionally, married nurses indicated higher levels of stress. On the other hand, the age of nurses, assessed in 10-year intervals, did not show any influence on the perception of stress. There was no significant relationship between professional variables and nurses' perception of stress, as measured by the total score of the Nurses' Professional Stress Scale. However, there were some isolated differences in scale factors indicating that nurses who had recently started working in the Emergency Department and those who had been working there for 11 to 20 years perceived more stress related to conflicts with other professionals. There was also a tendency for professionals with fixed-term contracts to report higher levels of perceived stress. Conclusion: Nurses working in an emergency department are exposed to numerous stressors. Technical, relational, and emotional aspects contribute to the exacerbation of stress in nurses. Considering that this department deals constantly with life or death situations, particularly in critical care, nurses' stress should be closely monitored, as the cognitive implications of chronic stress can impair their performance. In the field dedicated to critical patients, all cognitive abilities of the nurse are valuable, so it is crucial to create a low-stress environment to ensure the provision of high-quality care, as expected and demanded.

Conocimiento sobre reanimación cardiopulmonar del personal de enfermería / Conocimiento sobre reanimación cardiopulmonar del personal de enfermería

Introducción. La parada cardiorrespiratoria consiste en la interrupción brusca, inesperada y potencialmente reversible de la respiración y circulación espontánea. Representa el extremo más grave de situaciones de emergencia con elevadas tasas de mortalidad. Objetivo. Determinar el nivel de conocimiento acerca de reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) en el personal de enfermería de las especialidades troncales del Hospital Nacional de Itauguá en julio de 2023.Materiales y métodos. Estudio observacional descriptivo y analítico en el que se incluyó al personal de enfermería de las especialidades troncales del Hospital Nacional de Itauguá enjulio de 2023. Las variables estudiadas fueron sexo, edad, especialidad troncal y nivel de conocimientos en RCP. Se utilizó el cuestionario de conocimientos para enfermeros sobre reanimación cardio-pulmonar. Para la comparación de conocimientos entre las especialidades se utilizó la prueba chi cuadrado a un nivel de significancia de 0,05. Resultados. Se incluyeron 122enfermeros/as, 36de ginecología/obstetricia, 33 de medicina interna, 30 de pediatría y 23 de cirugía general. La edad media fue 37,63 ± 7,75 años, 69,7% de sexo femenino y 54,9% del departamento Central. El puntaje promedio global fue 5,55±2,72,significativamente (p = 0,001)mayor en la especialidad de cirugía general (6,61±2,39) comparado a la de pediatría (3,40±2,59). El nivel de conocimientos fue insuficiente en el 56,6%de los participantes, 83% de la especialidad de pediatría y 43,5% de cirugía general. Conclusión. El nivel de conocimiento del personal de enfermería sobre reanimación cardiopulmonar es deficiente y sobre todo en la especialidad de pediatría. Palabras clave: conocimiento; reanimación cardiopulmonar; enfermeros

Introduction. Cardiorespiratory arrest consists of the sudden, unexpected and potentially reversible interruption of breathing and spontaneous circulation. It represents the most serious extreme of emergency situations with high mortality rates. Objective. To determine the level of knowledge about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the nursing staff of the core specialties of the "Hospital Nacional de Itauguá" in July 2023. Materials and methods. Descriptive and analytical observational study in which the nursing staff of the core specialties of the "Hospital Nacional of Itauguá"was included in July 2023. The variables studied were sex, age, core specialty and level of knowledge in CPR. The knowledge questionnaire for nurses about cardio-pulmonary resuscitation was used. To compare knowledge between the specialties, the chi-square test was used at a significance level of 0.05. Results.122 nurses were included, 36 from gynecology/obstetrics, 33 from internal medicine, 30 from pediatrics and 23 from general surgery. The mean age was 37.63 ± 7.75 years, 69.7% female and 54.9% from the Central department. The overall average score was 5.55±2.72, significantly (p = 0.001) higher in the specialty of general surgery (6.61±2.39) compared to pediatrics (3.40±2.59). The level of knowledge was insufficient in 56.6% of the participants, 83% in the specialty of pediatrics and 43.5% in general surgery. Conclusion. The level of knowledge of nursing staff about cardiopulmonary resuscitation is poor, especially in the specialty of pediatrics. Key words: knowledge; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; nurses

Factors influencing turnover intention among male nurses in China: A large-scale descriptive correlational study.

AIM: This study examined the correlation among turnover intention, emotional intelligence and job burnout in male nurses and determined its influencing factors. BACKGROUND: The number of male nurses has increased in China; however, the turnover rate is very high. Nurses' turnover intention is related to job burnout and emotional intelligence. INTRODUCTION: Recent studies have shown that job burnout and emotional intelligence are related to medical and health institution employees' intention to leave their jobs. It is not clear if the same conclusions can be drawn about male nurses. METHODS: For this cross-sectional study, 627 male nurses were recruited from across China between May and July 2018. Data were collected through an online questionnaire, and Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression were performed to analyse the data. RESULTS: There was a weak negative, moderate positive and moderate negative correlation between turnover intention and emotional intelligence, turnover intention and job burnout, and emotional intelligence and job burnout, respectively. Factors that significantly affected turnover intention among male nurses included job burnout, young age, lack of interest in nursing and working in the emergency department. CONCLUSION: The study revealed the factors that affected male nurses' turnover intention and the relationships between turnover intention, emotional intelligence and job burnout. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL POLICY: Hospital managers should provide necessary help and support to reduce male nurse turnover rates and incorporate emotional intelligence training. The policy should eliminate the unfair college admission practices for students choosing nursing majors, raise the nursing profession's salaries and vigorously develop specialty nursing. In addition, diversified values should be promoted, and stereotypes of male nurses in nursing should be broken.