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AnteayerJournal of Clinical Nursing

Associations Between Workplace Violence and Work Performance Among Nurses: A Longitudinal Study Based on Affective Events Theory

ABSTRACT

Aim

This study aims to examine the chain-mediating effects of affective reactions and burnout on the relationship between workplace violence and work performance among nurses while distinguishing between physical and psychological violence.

Design

A longitudinal study was conducted between October 2020 and October 2022. The study took place in four tertiary hospitals of Shandong Province, China. A total of 1086 nurses were recruited.

Methods

Workplace psychological violence, workplace physical violence, work performance, affective reactions (including anxiety and depressive symptoms) and burnout were assessed using self-report questionnaires. Data were analysed using multiple linear regressions and structural equation modelling on SPSS and AMOS.

Reporting Method

The STROBE checklist was used for this study.

Results

Workplace psychological violence, but not physical violence, was associated with nurses' work performance. Burnout mediates the relationship between workplace psychological violence and work performance. Affective reactions and burnout play serial intermediary roles in the relationship between workplace psychological violence and work performance.

Conclusions

Interventions aimed at reducing anxiety, depressive symptoms, and burnout among nurses who have experienced psychological violence may enhance their work performance.

Practical Implications

Hospital administrators should prioritise the development of strategies to prevent psychological violence (e.g., anti-bullying training and counselling support) and enhance nurse performance through burnout screening and targeted interventions.

Limitations

This study was conducted in Shandong Province, China, and relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to social desirability bias.

Patient or Public Contribution

No patient or public contribution.

Effectiveness of Telehealth‐Based Exercise Interventions for Patients With Stroke: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

ABSTRACT

Aim

To explore the effects of telehealth-based exercise interventions on balance, motor function, walking ability and activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with stroke.

Design

Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Methods

This meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials was reported to follow the PRISMA statement and the Cochrane Handbook guidelines. The study employed either a fixed-effects model or a random-effects model according to the statistical heterogeneity observed.

Data Sources

The literature search was performed in six databases including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, PsycINFO and CINAHL from inception to December 2023.

Results

A total of 15 randomised controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis. Most of the studies were evaluated for some concerns. The quality of the evidence in this analysis ranged from low to moderate in terms of the outcome. Meta-analysis revealed that telehealth-based exercise interventions presented significant effects on walking ability, motor function and ADLs in patients with stroke. Nonetheless, the balance remained unaffected by statistical significance.

Conclusion

Telehealth-based exercise interventions could effectively improve walking ability, motor function and ADLs in patients with stroke; however, the impact on balance was not significant. Telehealth-based exercise interventions are recommended for stroke survivors residing in remote areas or facing economic constraints.

Implications for the Profession and Patient Care

This meta-analysis showed that telehealth-based exercise interventions could bring benefits to the rehabilitation of patients with stroke. Telehealth-based exercise interventions should be considered effective to better promote the rehabilitation of patients.

Reporting Method

The study was reported in compliance with the PRISMA statement.

Patient or Public Contribution

None.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO): CRD42024501015

Understanding the Challenges of Readiness for Hospital Discharge in Stoma Patients: A Mixed‐Methods Study

ABSTRACT

Aim

To identify key factors influencing readiness for hospital discharge and delve into the experiences of stoma patients regarding their discharge.

Design

A mixed-methods study.

Method

A total of 374 colorectal cancer patients with stomas were involved to assess discharge readiness and its influencing factors. Additionally, 28 stakeholders—comprising surgeons, nursing managers, surgical nurses, enterostomal therapists, stoma patients and their family caregivers—participated in semistructured interviews. Data on discharge readiness, discharge teaching quality, stoma self-efficacy and social support were collected using validated scales. In-depth interviews provided further insights into discharge preparation experiences. Multivariate logistic regression analysis using IBM SPSS 26.0 and thematic analysis via NVivo 12.0 were employed for data analysis.

Results

Six variables accounted for 80% of the variance in discharge readiness: quality of discharge teaching, stoma self-efficacy, social support, age, gender and family income. Four main themes emerged: ambivalence towards discharge, insufficient preparation time, inadequate communication of discharge information and personal planning needs.

Conclusion

Discharge readiness among stomas patients is influenced by perceived discharge teaching quality, self-efficacy, social support, age, gender and family income. Insufficient preparation and poor communication hinder effective discharge information transfer. Enhanced, patient-centred discharge planning is expected to improve the transition from hospital to home.

Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care

To improve hospital discharge readiness and facilitate a smooth transition to family care, it is essential to implement patient-centred discharge planning.

Reporting Method

Reported with the Mixed Methods Reporting in Rehabilitation & Health Sciences guidelines.

Patient or Public Contribution

None.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: ChiCTR2200058756. https://www.chictr.org.cn/bin/home

The Mediation Impact of Compassion Competence on the Link Between Mindfulness and Job Burnout in Nurses: A Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT

Aims

This study explores the link between mindfulness, compassion competence and job burnout among nurses, and analyses the mediating role that compassion competence plays in this relationship.

Background

Understanding nurses' mindfulness, compassion competence and job burnout is important, which could help devise interventions to relieve burnout in clinical nurses.

Methods

This study adopts convenience sampling method and descriptive design quantitative research. A cross-sectional study of 513 nurses was conducted from June to October 2023 in mainland China. The Socio-demographic Questionnaire, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey and Compassion Competence Scale for the Nurses were utilised to gather basic demographic information on nurses and to evaluate their level of mindfulness, compassion competence and job burnout. Descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation analyses and structural equation model were used to analyse the data.

Results

Five hundred and thirteen valid questionnaires were gathered. Spearman's correlation analysis revealed a strong negative link between mindfulness and job burnout, and between compassion competence and burnout, and a significant positive correlation between mindfulness and compassion competence. The results of the mediation analysis revealed that the relationship between mindfulness and job burnout was partially mediated by compassion competence, and the mediating effect accounted for 18.6% of the total effect.

Conclusion

Compassion competence performed as a partial mediator between mindfulness and job burnout among nurses. Nursing managers could enhance nurses' mindfulness level and compassion competence through Mindfulness interventions and Compassion training to reduce their burnout.

Relevance to Clinical Practice

This study offers a fresh viewpoint on enhancing clinical nurses' compassion competence and reducing job burnout. Healthcare organisations and medical institutions can mitigate nurses' job burnout by improving their mindfulness levels and compassion competence.

Reporting Method

The study used the STROBE checklist for reporting.

Patient or Public Contribution

All participants were nurses who completed an electronic questionnaire related to this study.

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