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Day 2 :

Keynote Forum

Kumi Oya

California Institute of Integral Studies, USA

Keynote: Cultural Humility in Healthcare by Finding Cultural Humility in Ourselves

Time : 7:15 AM

Biography:

As we globally continue to face diversity in race, ethnicity, culture, and religion, as healthcare professionals, we also continue to be challenged by our own unchecked biases and stereotypes when working with diverse populations of clients and colleagues.  It is critical for healthcare professionals to understand and practice ‘cultural humility’ in order to better serve our ever-growing diverse populations of clients and also our professional peers.  In this workshop, the concept of ‘cultural humility’ is introduced in comparison to and in contrast with ‘cultural competence’.  Participants will also be invited to practice and embody this humility by utilizing interactive exercises and group dialogues.  These processes are designed to provide both a tool and practice ground for participants to connect theories/ideas with behaviors/actions.  This workshop will be both interactive and informative.

Abstract:

As we globally continue to face diversity in race, ethnicity, culture, and religion, as healthcare professionals, we also continue to be challenged by our own unchecked biases and stereotypes when working with diverse populations of clients and colleagues.  It is critical for healthcare professionals to understand and practice ‘cultural humility’ in order to better serve our ever-growing diverse populations of clients and also our professional peers.  In this workshop, the concept of ‘cultural humility’ is introduced in comparison to and in contrast with ‘cultural competence’.  Participants will also be invited to practice and embody this humility by utilizing interactive exercises and group dialogues.  These processes are designed to provide both a tool and practice ground for participants to connect theories/ideas with behaviors/actions.  This workshop will be both interactive and informative.

Biography:

My name is Maryam. I have a bachelor's and Master's of nursing and work in the cardiovascular field for 16 years. I am a lecturer level B position at Federation University Australia and I am doing my PhD. My thesis is about the effectiveness of chronic management plans on the self-management of patients with diabetes. 

Abstract:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant cause of death worldwide and has been considered the single most common cause of death globally over the last decade. CVD is a preventable disease, the risk factors of which can be controlled by smoking cessation, eating a healthy diet, preventing obesity, engaging in effective physical activity, and mindfulness.

The current study aimed to determine the relative associations of PMT cognitive mediating variables with healthy behaviour intentions and stages of behaviour change to prevent cardiovascular diseases (CVD).  Studies that have examined the effects of protection motivation theory (PMT) as a strategy for post-discharge patient education plans for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) regarding lifestyle modifications are rare. Therefore, the current literature review aimed to determine the relative associations of PMT cognitive mediating variables with healthy behaviour intention and the stages of behaviour change to prevent cardiovascular diseases. The current review included nine peers reviewed and two university dissertation studies published in English from 2010 to the present in nursing and medical databases. Articles involved in this integrative review covered criteria, including applying various interventions for adjusting clinical factors and whether the coping appraisal is a stronger predictor of motivation than threat appraisal. PMT-based interventions may be most beneficial if researchers address the coping constructs of response efficacy and self-efficacy. There was a general positive effect of interventions on intention and behaviour. However, longitudinal assessment in clinical settings needs to be performed to investigate the effectiveness of the application of PMT on behavioural change over time.

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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