Scientific Program

Conference Series Ltd invites all the participants across the globe to attend 30th World Nursing Care Congress Singapore City, Singapore.

Day 1 :

Keynote Forum

Thomas Cochrane

University of Melbourne, Australia

Keynote: Enhancing Nursing and Health Care Education and Practice

Time : 6:30 AM

Biography:

Thomas has expertise in qualitative research in technology-enhanced learning, with a focus upon action research, and design based research methodologies. His specialisations include mobile learning, designing mixed reality learning environments, heutagogy (self-regulated learning), communities of practice, and the scholarship of technology enhanced learning. His research portfolio includes over 50 peer reviewed journal articles, 32 book chapters, and over 150 conference proceedings.

Abstract:

COVID19 has impacted healthcare education and practice in significant ways and highlighted the potential of technology to facilitate innovative new approaches to healthcare education and practice in response to social distancing, lockdowns, remote learning and improving the patient experience and positive outcomes. Many of these innovative approaches are not fundamentally new, but are now seeing relevance beyond early adopters to mainstream implementation. In this presentation I draw upon my experiences as an educational researcher and technologist of collaborating with a variety of healthcare educators exploring the integration of technology into healthcare education and practice. I highlight the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare curriculum design using a Design-Based-Research methodology to facilitate authentic learning and develop self-determined learning capabilities for healthcare professionals. Drawing upon the lessons learned from eight healthcare projects I suggest design principles for enhancing healthcare education that will improve practice in a COVID19 world. These projects include: STUDIO602 – enhancing clincial practice with mobile technologies (Cochrane & Sinfield, 2021), developing a virtual reality handover experience for healthcare students (Cochrane et al., 2018), using immersive reality to develop critical thinking in clincial health education (Stretton, Cochrane, & Narayan, 2018), enhancing first responder clincial simulation education using immersive reality and biometrics (Cochrane, Aiello, Cook, Aguayo, & Wilkinson, 2020), designing authentic learning for graduate entry nursing students (Macdiarmid, Winnington, Cochrane, & Merrick, 2021), designing public and environmental health education (Kersey et al., 2018), Biomedical engineering (Lam, Cochrane, Rajagopal, Davey, & John, 2021), and physiology education (Fabris, Rathner, Fong, & Sevigny, 2019).

 

Keynote Forum

Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Kwassui Women’s University, Japan

Keynote: Affecting factors of nurses’ mental health status: a comparative cross-sectional survey

Time : 8:45 PM

Biography:

Dr. Yoshiko Yamaguchi has received her PhD in. Kyushu University during the period of 2013-2016. Currently, she is working as research associate in Home Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kwassui Women’s University, Japan. She has successfully completed her responsibilities as a reviewer of seventy-seven research articles of twenty-four Journal from 2016-present. And she has been serving as an editorial board member of two Journal; LIFE: International Journal of Health and Life-Sciences and Journal of Practical and Professional Nursing, and has been delegated vice president of Healthcare and Biological Sciences Research Association (HBSRA). 

Abstract:

Nurses’ mental health status is affected by both job stress and family-related stress. Home healthcare and nursing home nurses tend to be older than hospital nurses, and therefore, nurses’ family-related stress may vary between nurses’ workplaces. This study aimed to clarify the difference in the magnitude of impacts of job stress and family-related stress on nurses' mental health status, and to identify the differences of factors affecting mental health between nurses working in hospitals, home healthcare, and nursing homes. This cross-sectional study involved nurses from hospitals, home healthcare facilities, and nursing homes in Japan. Participants responded to a questionnaire survey that measured their job- and family-related stress, as well as mental health status. Job- and family-related stress showed similar impacts for all nurses; the factor with the most effect was job demand, followed by job control. Interestingly, family-related stress showed greater impacts on mental health status among home healthcare nurses. Interventions for reducing family-related stress may be effective in improving nurses’ mental health; such interventions may be especially effective for home healthcare nurses.

 

Keynote Forum

Caroline Bilen

The compass Health Consultancy, UAE

Keynote: Medical Emergency principles in Dental care settings

Time : 9:30 AM

Biography:

Caroline Bilen
Founder- CEO of The Compass Health Consultancy Healthcare Consultant & Trainer
 
Caroline is recognized as a leader, consultant, and trainer in the healthcare industry. She has a BSN in nursing with a solid medical background with more than 29 years of experience in health care management and accreditation and 15 years of experience in the international health care industry and medical solutions. 
Caroline is a trainer for Infection Control, Surgical safety, and patient safety programs. She held the position of Operating Room Nursing Manager, Director of Homecare Lebanon, and Scientific Affairs and Education Manager in CEEMEA regions.
Since 2019, Caroline is managing a healthcare consultancy firm to assist healthcare facilities to reach their key performs indicators via executing tailor-made solutions and education programs.
Caroline is passionate about patient safety and is regularly engaged as a keynote speaker and moderator at international and national symposia. She is a published author, and her work has been broadly published and quoted in the media. She is a member of many local and international scientific organizations as well as a member of the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals.

Abstract:

Medical emergencies in dental care could be life-threatening and can occur at any time in the dental clinic. It can happen to anyone, from the anxious patient in the reception area to the elderly diabetic who was advised to skip meals before coming to his or her appointment. 
 
Dental care teams should be fully aware of medical emergencies plan in order to manage patient safety in dental care settings.This include :
 
1. Be familiar with the various types of emergencies that may occur in dental care settings. 
2. Should be able to recognize symptoms using clinical judgment and skills. 
3. Implement properly the medical emergency plan in the dentist clinic.
4. Use of emergency medication and equipment properly.     
 
Conclusion: 
In dental settings, patient safety is critical and medical emergencies can be prevented.
The dental care team has to be regularly trained to manage an effective emergency medical plan in dentat settings.

Keynote Forum

Kalliopi Megari

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Keynote: Contribution of Psychological factors of COVID-19 vaccinations

Time : 11:45 AM

Biography:

Dr. Kalliopi Megari is an experienced psychologist working in the hospital & health care industry. She is a lecturer at University of Western Macedonia in Greece. Skilled in Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Research and Learning Disabilities. Graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and attended further education from University of Macedonia, in people with special needs and disabilities. She holds undergraduate degrees in Nursing and Psychology, as well as a Master’s and a PhD in Neuropsychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has many years of experience working with chronic disease patients as well with people with disabilities. Her work has earned her many prestigious international awards. She has given lectures at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and University of Warsaw. She is postdoctoral researcher and has published more than 10 research articles in journals. She is the Global Engagement Representative of International Neuropsychological Society, secretary general and member of the Ethics Committee of Hellenic Neuropsychological Society.

Abstract:

Psychology has a critical role in fighting the hesitancy of people to get vaccinated. Psychological factors for vaccination intention, highlight the variables related to positive and negative attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination. Studies show that people's interpretations of the origin of the virus were important with the people who believe that the virus was created in the lab to be powerless and more concerned about the possible side-effects of the vaccines something negatively associated with their vaccination intention. The source of vaccine recommendation was relevant to vaccination intention with people's vaccination intention to be highest if the vaccines were recommended by health professionals, and secondly by friends and the government, and the media (Lo et al., 2021). There must be insights into developing communication strategies to effectively promote vaccination intentions. There are psychological, social, and situational factors on intent to commit with a COVID-19 vaccine (Butter et al., 2021). 

Keynote Forum

Zeynep BAL

İnönü University, Turkey

Keynote: Socıal support ın the postpartum perıod: you are not alone

Time : 12:30 PM

Biography:

Zeynep BAL has a research assistant in midwifery from Inonu University. She is working as a fulltime research assistant at midwifery department in Ä°nönü University Faculty of Health Sciences.

Abstract:

The postpartum period is one of the most important periods in which physiological, psychological and social changes are experienced. A woman needs social support during this period when she experiences many differences in her life. Providing social support in the postpartum period for the continuation of the health of the mother, baby and family is very important for a healthy postpartum period. The postpartum period is a stressful situation for women and can experience negative experiences because of being alone. In the postpartum period, the support given to the woman by her social networks such as family, relatives and friends is important. Social support is very important for the care of the newborn, as well as helping to consolidate the role of motherhood. It has been found that social support is effective on the emergence, course and duration of many physical and mental illnesses, is a coping resource and protective against diseases, reduces the risk of postpartum depression, and facilitates adaptation to the role of motherhood.

In the postpartum period, the support given by health professionals to women is important as well as social support. Especially midwives should be guided to ensure the psychosocial adaptation of parents, mother and newborn emergencies, and to provide physical care such as skin contact, breastfeeding, body hygiene practices, skin care and umbilical cord related to the care of the mother and newborn during postpartum checks and home visits. Midwives need to ensure standardization in postpartum care practices, and to provide practices for determining risks to maternal and newborn health. In this process, midwives giving these care, which is determined as standard, to mothers, fathers and people who will support care will ensure that mothers spend the postpartum period in a healthier way.

The postpartum period is one of the most important processes in a woman's life. Proper execution of this process is very important for the health of both mother and baby. In this process, with the cooperation of partners, social support and midwives, the most effective care should be given to the basic needs of the puerperant with an individual and holistic approach.

Keynote Forum

Wing Yi Kaness Ching

St. Paul’s Hospital, Hong Kong

Keynote: Application of Heated Disposable Blanket in Preventing Neonatal Hypothermia During Transportation

Time : 2:45 PM

Biography:

Wing Yi Kaness Ching has been working as a registered nurse and midwife for over ten years. She earned her degree of Master of Nursing (Public Health) in 2015 from the University of Hong Kong and degree of Juris Doctor from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2019. She is the Deputy In-Charge of the maternity ward in St. Paul’s Hospital. She has participated in several international nursing research congresses and has been conducting quality improvement projects in maternity care.

Abstract:

Neonatal hypothermia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Despite routine interventions, a temperature drop was noted between time of birth and admission, and the risk increased with longer transport duration. This project aimed to examine the application of instant heated disposable blanket in preventing hypothermia during transport in a maternity unit. Following a six-month pilot, a post-test which included 747 neonates was carried out from September 2019 to February 2020. Temperature was taken rectally upon admission and maternal satisfaction was surveyed the day after. Results showed that 81% neonates attained 36.5o C, representing 24% increase from the pre-test. Proportion of mild hypothermia decreased from 28% to 17%, while moderate hypothermia decreased from 15% to 2%. The mean temperature rose from 36.1o C to 36.7o C and proportion of mothers who rated ‘satisfactory’ increased from 76% to 92%. There were no cases of hyperthermia or dermal irritation. The blanket helped wean neonates from incubator care and promoted maternal bonding. It is preferred to other devices for several reasons: fully mobile, does not disrupt infection control, does not require power supply, long shelf life, compact packaging, minimal operating cost. It could be a cost-effective thermal solution not only in hospitals but also during inter-hospital transfer for critically ill neonates. It would be beneficial to explore products with longer heat duration for premature neonates who have difficulty in reserving heat during incubator care, maternal bonding, or breastfeeding. Limitations identified were related to its non-reusable nature and responsible product disposition process was written in the procedure.

Biography:

Kemoh Rogers completed his PhD from City University of London in 2016. He is Associate Professor in Nursing Sciences, School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. He leads and teaches modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He was previously Senior Lecturer in Public Health with Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and Chelmsford, UK. His research interests include lived experiences of living with chronic infectious conditions using Interpretive Phenomenology and Strausian Grounded Theory with Symbolic Interactionism as theoretical framework. He has made several presentations at national and international conferences. His publications are mainly on aspects of Relationships with one partner living with HIV.

Abstract:

Stigma by association (courtesy stigma) with people living with HIV (PLWH) has been minimally explored in the HIV literature and, within Black African heterosexual relationships with one person LWH (serodiscordant relationships). Therefore, this oral presentation suggests that, since it remains a significant domain for HIV, understanding how stigma by association is negotiated is an important consideration in the successful care and management of Black African couples in serodiscordant relationships. I also propose that stigma within these relationships should be explored from the perspectives of both partners because PLWH and their sexual partners without HIV share the burden of HIV infection. Multi-centre ethical approval was obtained prior to conducting this research in three Genito-urinary Medicine (GUM) clinics located within the National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals in North East London. 19 Black Africans formed most of the participants recruited into the wider study. The emphasis in this presentation is on deeper understanding of how participants negotiate courtesy stigma. Interpretive phenomenological perspective is a particularly appropriate research approach to guide data analysis and interpretations.
One of the main findings explicates how couples negotiate the complex tasks of disclosing their relationships to outsiders; family and friends to evade the stigmatisation and blemish of the relationships or individuals within the relationships.
Understanding how couples in relationships with a partner LWH negotiate stigma by association has implications for providing support for Black African heterosexual couples, and inform research into understanding stigma of HIV as an infectious disease.

Biography:

Dr. Escalona has been an RN for over 40 years and has spent the past 20 years as an infection control consultant and staff educator for SNFs.  For the past 6 years she has also been in private practice as a consultant, and mobile foot and wound care nurse serving the elderly in their home or facility, and teaching foot care nursing.  She also volunteers at local homeless shelters providing foot and wound care to low income and unhoused populations. 

Abstract:

This study examines the impact of an educational intervention on antimicrobial stewardship (AS) to licensed SNF nurses and is among the very first, if not the first, to examine the contribution of the different types of SNF licensed nurses.  A 366-bed urban SNF served as the study site.  Three methodologies were used:  1) an Educational Intervention to licensed nurses on the definition and need for AS, the use of the McGeer-Stone Criteria, and a new infection decision algorithm, 2) a post-educational intervention Nurse Survey, and 3) a retrospective pre- and post-educational intervention medical records audit measured antimicrobial use and adherence to the McGeer-Stone Criteria.  Comparisons were made between units staffed largely by RNs and units staffed largely by LVNs, and between units where NPs were allowed to order medications and those where NPs were not allowed to write orders.  This study received approval by the IRB Committee of the California State University at Fresno.  
Prior to the educational intervention participating nurses were not aware of their role in AS.  After the education intervention, all understood the importance of their role and antibiotic orders decreased.  Stewardship efforts in SNFs:  should involve all licensed nurses, enforce the McGeer-Stone Infection Criteria, be applied at the point of care, and the AS program managed by the facility nursing department.  The various categories of nurses in long term care facilities should be differentiated in both research and practice.
 

  • Nursing Care
Location: Webinar
Biography:

Chiharu Miyata, RN, Master of Nursing Science, completed her Dr. of Human Health Science from Kyoto University School of Medicine, Japan.

She is the associate professor of Mie University of Nursing  Sciences in Japan. She has published several books and papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute. 

Abstract:

Currently, there are more than 10 million people over the age of 60 in 33 countries. The world population over the age of 60 is projected to grow to nearly 2 billion in the first half of the 21st century.In Japan, more than 26% of the population is 65 years or over, the needs of geriatric nursing have been increasing, the requirements in geriatric facilities are also changing. The geriatric care facilities (GCFs) should provide  provision of care focused on the life of the users, and care is provided through multidisciplinary collaboration. Thus, it is expected that  nurse administrators of GCFs should have specific roles and attitudinal attributes suited for the above characteristics different from those of medical facilities. However, very little research has focused on nurse administrators of GCFs in Japan. Therefore, we conducted a qualitative exploratory descriptive research to clarify  effective manegement style of the nurse administrators of GCFs.  Participants expressed their management style  and describe the characteristics or attributes of it. Four descriptive themes: show a vision for promoting home nursing, divide work with respect for specialty, pursue care with respect for the elderly, create an ethical work environment, were categolised.  Also they offered difference between that of GCFs and that of medical facilities, pointed out the issues that may hinder quality of care improvement in the geriatric care environment. The effective management  of nurse administrators in GCFs has been clarified, in which included a viewpoint of the management different from that of the medical facilities.

Biography:

Satoe Iki received her master's degree from the University of Tsukuba at the age of 26.

Currently, she is a PhD student at the University of Tsukuba.

From 2017 to 2019, she worked as a pediatric nurse at the University of Tsukuba Hospital. She is also currently working as a part-time nurse at a rehabilitation facility for children with disabilities.

She has given several presentations at international and Japanese conferences, and is currently preparing to submit her master's thesis.

Abstract:

Recently, advancements in medical care have made it possible to save the lives of SMID children; therefore, support is required during these children’s transition to home care. It is important to support not only parents, but also siblings during the transition, however studies that focus on siblings are rare.

Therefore, this study aims to clarify the experience of primary caregivers of SMID children with siblings during the handicapped children’s transition to home care. We conducted an online semi-structured interviews with 19 primary caregivers as subjects, and performed a Krippendorff (2012) content analysis.

As the result, 95 codes, 25 subcategories, and five categories were extracted as the experiences of the primary caregivers during the transition of SMID children with siblings to home care. The five categories were: “Discharge from the hospital while maintaining a balance with childcare for siblings”; “Struggling to balance caring for the SMID child and siblings”; “Observing the relationship between the SMID children and their siblings”; “Concern about the impact of a sibling on the relationship and the burden of caring”; and“Establishing new relationships between a sibling child and oneself”.

“Discharge from the hospital while maintaining a balance with childcare for siblings” refers to the experience of the primary caregiver. The primary caregiver had to secure human resources and make adjustments for life at home, while struggling to balance visits to the SMID child and caring for the siblings.

“Struggling to balance caring for the SMID child and siblings” is also the experience of the primary caregiver. After discharge, the primary caregiver was busy providing care for the SMID child. As a result. they may have been unable to care for siblings and to live a life without the help of others.

“Observing the relationship between the SMID children and their siblings” as well as encouraging their interaction is the experience of the caregivers even in situations where it is difficult to establish the sibling relationship.

“Concern about the impact of a sibling on the relationship and the burden of caring” refers to the primary caregiver’s concern about the impact of the SMID child on their relationships and the burden of caring imposed by the SMID child.

“Establishing new relationships between a sibling child and oneself” refers to the experience of the primary caregiver who also feels supported by the presence of a sibling child, while trying to build a relationship with both the SMID child and the sibling child.

During the transition to home care, the primary caregiver finds it difficult to balance caring for the SMID child and the siblings but they support that the siblings can adapt to the new environment, and so they rebuild the relationship between themselves and the siblings.

Nurses should support primary caregivers when they are adapting to the transition to home care. Furthermore, they should encourage the development of relationships between the SMID child and their siblings and rebuilding of the relationships between the primary caregiver and the siblings.

Biography:

Lew Carynn Tacandong is a 4th year student in the College of Nursing at Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines. She is also part of the Xavier University Glee Club, the university chorale and is currently the president of the organizaation.

Abstract:

SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. As of 5 May 2021, there are 1,062,225 confirmed cases and 17,525 deaths in the Philippines (DOH, 2021). With this, the study aimed to assess the level of risk exposure to COVID-19 of the working individuals in Cagayan de Oro City according to age, nature of work, destination, mode of transportation, and application of self-protective measures. A total of seventy-eight (78) respondents were selected through convenience sampling.  Findings show that most of the respondents are aged 21 to 35 years old (62.82%), work as office workers (53.85%), go to high risk areas such as neighborhoods, places of worship, and social gatherings (53.85%); ride low risk modes of transportation such as habal-habal, taxi, and private transportation (62.82%), and used four self-protective measures like face masks, face shields, alcohol-based sanitizer/rubbing alcohol, and clean gloves when going out (70.51%).

Those belonging to the age group of 21 to 35 years old had higher levels of risk exposure to COVID-19. There was a significant difference in the level of risk exposure when grouped according to age, destination, mode of transportation, and the application of self-protective measures. On the other hand, there was no significant difference in the level of risk exposure to COVID-19 among the working individuals when grouped according to the nature of work. Overall, there was a low level of risk exposure to COVID-19 among the working individuals of Cagayan de Oro City.

Biography:

Eva Belingon Felipe-Dimog has completed her Master’s degree at the age of 29 years from the University of the Philippine Manila. She is now 34 years of age and currently taking her PhD in Public Health from Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. She is also a faculty member of the Department of Nursing in Mountain Province State Polytechnic College, Bontoc, Mountain Province, Philippines. She has one published perspective article and another accepted paper to be published on the third week of Septemeber, 2021.

Abstract:

The Philippines has an increasingly aging population thereby increasing the demand for healthcare and support from families and the government. Studies showed that the family is the main caregiver of elderly parents/adults as dictated by the Filipino culture of filial piety and respectful behavior towards older people. However, this caring culture is now slowly declining due to deteriorating family values and societal influences brought about by modernization. To assist Filipino older adults on their socioeconomic needs of Filipino older adults, laws and policies were enacted and being implemented by the government. Unfortunately, benefits from these government programs are not fully enjoyed by Filipino older adults due to implementation issues on the local government unit level. Hence, the government needs to revisits its policies and programs to cater to the needs and promote the rights and privileges of these vulnerable population group especially when families are incapable of providing care to their elderly. Family and the government can partner in giving care and support to Filipino older adults. The unique filial piety culture and respectful behavior towards older people must also be maintained. This article provides an overview of caring behavior of Filipino families to their elderly and the various government policies concerning socioeconomic assistance and privileges given to its senior citizens.

Biography:

Ms. Roaa earned her nursing degree in 2011. In 2017, she earned a master's degree in nursing administration. For the past seven years, he has worked in the hematology/BMT unit. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at King Saud University

Abstract:

     The absence of a proper professional brand had affected the status of nursing nationally. Many of the current issues require reconceptualisation instead of radical solutions. Transforming the roles of nursing management and staff nurses can positively influence career branding. Focusing on active branding will automatically sort out major local issues in addition to promoting global health coverage. This discussion paper presents the current situation of professional branding in Saudi Arabia and offers potential solutions for enhancing the professional brand for nurses. Active marketing of the nursing profession would begin with changes in the paradigm of nursing leadership and the redesign of nurses’ work, which will help to accept the role of nurses as independent professionals. Creating and communicating their brand on the national level is essential. Branding strategies require active input from the nurses, local nurse associations and nurse legislators with significant focus on visibility of nurses roles.

Zehra AYDIN

Corum Hittite University, Turkey, Turkey

Title: Laparoscopic Surgery: Hypothermia and Nursing Care
Biography:

Zehra Aydin is doctor (PhD) in the Department of Surgical Diseases Nursing. She has been working in Department of Surgical Diseases Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hitit University, Corum, Turkey since 2013

Abstract:

Esra GÃœNEY

İnönü University, Turkey

Title: The Unseen Abuse: Obstetric Violence
Biography:

Esra GÜNEY has a PhD in midwifery from Inonu University. She is working as a fulltime Assistant Professor at midwifery department in Ä°nönü University Faculty of Health Sciences.

Abstract:

Obstetric violence (OV), is a specific type of violation of women’s rights in medical practice during health care related to the child birth processes.   Women who give birth may be exposed to different forms of OV during labor, in the delivery room, and in the early postpartum period. Being exposed to such maltreatment and abuse creates a psychological distance between expectant mothers and care providers, and as a result, women who are afraid of being exposed to abuse and violence avoid applying to health systems. Avoidance of applying to the hospital and thus getting away from the health system is becoming a more important obstacle than geographical or financial barriers among the barriers encountered in providing maternal health care.

The inability of expectant mothers to receive service from health institutions is one of the important factors that play a role in the increase in maternal mortality rates. According to WHO's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), countries should set new targets for reducing maternal mortality rates and develop effective policies to achieve this.  SDG 3 includes an ambitious target: “reducing the global MMR to less than 70 per 100 000 births, with no country having a maternal mortality rate of more than twice the global average”.  Although Turkey has a good 16.0% maternal mortality rate (WHO,2018), it has been determined that the rate of home births is on the rise in some studies.

Respectful care during childbirth has been described as “a universal human right that encompasses the principles of ethics and respect for women’s feelings, dignity, choices and preferences”.   Accounts of women, health workers and families reveal a range of disrespectful and abusive treatment. These include physical abuse (beating, slapping and pinching), lack of consent for care (e.g. for Caesarean section or tubal ligation), non-confidential care (e.g. lack of physical privacy or sharing of confidential information), undignified care (e.g. shouting, scolding and demeaning comments), abandonment (e.g. being left alone during delivery), discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, age, or wealth, or detention in facilities for failure to pay user fees.

Biography:

She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Ä°nönü University. She worked as a midwife for a while, then she started to work as a Research Assistant at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Ä°nönü University. Esra KarataÅŸ Okyay, who continues her doctoral education has articles on pregnancy, childbirth and women's health and presentations in congresses. She has attended various courses related to her field. She has memberships in professional organizations related to its field.

Abstract:

In recent years, the global prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased rapidly, contributing significantly to the incidence of chronic disease. This increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity also affected women of reproductive age. 50% of women of childbearing age are overweight or obese. 18% are obese at the beginning of pregnancy. In the United States and Europe, 20-40% of women gain more weight than recommended during pregnancy. Although the exact mechanism of the negative effects of maternal obesity on the mother and fetus is not known, there are various interactions between genetics, environmental factors, mother and fetus. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of almost all pregnancy complications, and complications such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes mellitus are more common in women with a normal body mass index. Obese women are also at higher risk of metabolic syndrome in the future, as they are at higher risk of excess weight gain during the gestational period. Risks such as prematurity, stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, macrosomic baby (>4000 g) and large for gestational age baby are increased in an obese pregnant. In addition, obesity can cause spontaneous pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies such as cleft lip, diaphragmatic hernia, cardiac and gastrointestinal anomalies during early pregnancy. In the postpartum period, obese women have an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, depression and breastfeeding problems. Weight gain in the postpartum period increases future cardiometabolic risks and preconceptional obesity in subsequent pregnancies. In conclusion, being overweight during pregnancy increases the burden of health care and contributes to significant obstetric complications. It is recommended to plan effective interventions to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnant women.

 

Sümeyye BARUT

Fırat University, Turkey

Title: Haptotherapy on Fear of Chidbirth
Biography:

Sümeyye BARUT has a Lecturer in midwifery from Fırat University. She is working as a fulltime lecturer at midwifery department in Fırat University Faculty of Health Sciences.

Abstract:

Pregnancy and birth is a period that is considered as a turning point in a woman's life. Although pregnancy and childbirth are accepted as physiological events, they are stressful times for women. While adapting easily to the psychological changes that develop during this period, some women may experience mild or may experience severe fear. For these reasons, it is important to evaluate interventions for fear of childbirth. In this review, our aim is to evaluate the Haptotherapy, which is a psychotherapeutic method to be used for fear of birth.
Recent findings: Haptotherapy is a respectful and safe touch type used during pregnancy to reduce the woman's fear of childbirth, to strengthen maternal-paternal attachment, and to reduce the effect of anxiety on the pregnant woman and child. 
Haptotherapy training includes specific exercises to treat fear of childbirth. These exercises have been developed to change the woman's perception of pregnancy and to develop a positive attitude towards pregnancy and childbirth. Haptotherapy involves a combination of skills taught in eight one-hour sessions between weeks 20 and 36 of pregnancy. Haptotherapy has three basic steps. These; 1) Pregnant women have the ability to open and close by reacting to the awareness of the impressions they perceive, 2) To provide maternal attachment by touching the belly of the pregnant (haptotherapist and mother) and to provide paternal attachment by the father's touching the pregnant's belly and the fetus to react, 3) In the third stage of birth, in the pushing stage of abdominal power to use them correctly and to gain skills related to coping effectively with contractions, and to enable women to control their anxiety by making women feel more competent and in control of these learned skills.Studies have shown that haptotherapy is more effective in reducing fear of childbirth than usual care and psycho-education. 
Conclusion & Significance: It is important for nurses/midwives to learn and practice haptotherapy skills on pregnant women, to enable pregnant women to cope with their fear of birth, to increase maternal and paternal attachment levels and birth satisfaction, and to reduce birth-related complications and postpartum problems.
 

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Location: Webinar

Session Introduction

Amir Masoud Sharifnia

Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Title: Path analysis of ethical sensitivity and empathy in critical care nurses

Time : 08:15 AM

Biography:

Mr. Amir Masoud Sharifnia, BSN, is a fourth-year undergraduate nursing student in Iran who will graduate in 2022. He is well acquainted with the design of studies and analytical skills in clinical research especially structural equation modeling and meta-analysis. He has contributions with research teams and groups in the United States and Australia and currently is working on a project under the supervision of professor Ritin Fernandez at the University of Wollongong Australia.

Abstract:

Introduction: Critical care nurses routinely confront moral issues as they care for extremely ill patients, they need to have an ethical sensitivity to recognize ethical conflicts and make appropriate decisions in ethical situations. According to theories, empathy is associated with ethical sensitivity. Nursing literature also demonstrates the impact of nurses' demographic and work factors on their level of empathy and ethical sensitivity. This study aims to provide a better understanding of the concept of empathy in care ethics by confirming the study conceptual model that links empathy and ethical sensitivity considering their potential predictors among critical care nurses.
Materials and Methods: A sample of 326 critical care nurses from 10 educational hospitals in Iran completed the study survey including Lutzen’s Modified Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire (MMSQ), Jefferson Scale of Empathy-health professional version (JSE-HP), and Depression, Anxiety and Stress (DASS-21) scale. Path analysis was used to determine the relationship between study variables and the study reported according to the STROBE checklist.
Results: The hypothesized model adequately fitted with study data. empathy mediated the influence of anxiety on ethical sensitivity. Anxiety was negatively associated with empathy, in turn, empathy and ethical sensitivity had a strong positive association. Among demographic characteristics, age positively predicted ethical sensitivity.
Conclusion: higher ethical sensitivity is associated with higher empathy and less anxiety among older nurses. This study can help to endeavor for ameliorating some modifiable factors like emotional states and empathy to resolve ethical dilemmas through improving nurses' ethical sensitivity.

Biography:

Mr. Amir Masoud Sharifnia, BSN, is a fourth-year undergraduate nursing student in Iran who will graduate in 2022. He is well acquainted with the design of studies and analytical skills in clinical research especially structural equation modeling and meta-analysis. He has contributions with research teams and groups in the United States and Australia and currently is working on a project under the supervision of professor Ritin Fernandez at the University of Wollongong Australia.

Abstract:

Introduction: The concept, spiritual intelligence evolved in 1997 based on eastern religious, ancient
civilization, and indigenous cultures and was introduced as our ultimate intelligence. since then, SI has been widely considered within different professions and in the past decade has gained traction with the nursing practice. This review was conducted to investigate the association between SI and professional outcomes in nursing practice.
Materials and Methods: The search strategy included 10 electronic databases focusing on articles published in English and Persian language from 2000 to 2020. Published observational studies that examined the relationship between spiritual intelligence and professional outcomes in nursing practice were included.
 
Results: A total of 95 titles and abstracts were screened resulting in 27 observational studies included in a meta-analysis. Most of the studies indicated a positive relationship between SI and professional outcomes such as competency, care quality, resiliency, and commitment for nurses. The meta-analysis revealed a moderate correlation between SI and nursing professional outcomes(r = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.27-0.40, I 2 = 84.35%)
Conclusion: Spiritual intelligence is associated with better outcomes in the nursing profession. Strategies to improve SI among nurses are warranted.
 
Key Words: Spirituality; Nursing; Intelligence; Professional Practice; Meta-analysis