Journal of Nursing, Siam University

An Analysis of Speaking Activities on the “English for Nursing 1”

2024-08-10T08:41:35+07:00

This research aims to study the type of speaking activity contained in English nursing textbook for nursing students titled ‘English for Nursing 1,’ written by Ros Wright and Bethany Cagnol with Maria Spada Symonds, published by Pearson Education Limited, and copyrighted in A.D. 2012. Regarding the instrument of this research, a checklist of textbook evaluation criteria developed from the two experts by Chaisongkram is used to give the general information of the textbook, and an evaluation criterion synthesized from the five experts by Astuti is employed to analyze the speaking activity types in the textbook.

The research results revealed that this textbook has 69 speaking activities. In these 69 speaking activities, there are 27 activities, or 39.13%, of ‘role plays and simulations,’ 15 activities, or 21.74%, of ‘discussion and group work,’ 10 activities, or 14.49% of ‘performing from a script,’ 6 activities, or 8.70%, of ‘others,’ 5 activities, or 7.25%, of ‘dialogue,’ 4 activities, or 5.80%, of ‘describe pictures,’ and 2 activities, or 2.90%, of ‘questionnaires.’ However, ‘reporting,’ ‘interviews,’ and ‘presentation’ are not found in this textbook. To conclude the results, although there are many speaking activities in this textbook, these speaking activities do not vary in types. Based on the results above, in choosing a listening and speaking English nursing textbook for nursing students, teachers should select the textbook that has many speaking activities in a variety of speaking activity types for communicating in diverse backgrounds and by integrating speaking content with nurses’ diverse communication needs, coursebooks could prepare students for the multifaceted communication demands of nursing profession.

Effect of Implementing Clinical Nursing Practices to Prevent Endotracheal Tube Extubation in Medical Intensive Care Units, Chom Thong Hospital

2024-08-22T14:42:23+07:00

This quasi-experimental study aimed to compare the average scores of knowledge and practice guidelines in preventing endotracheal tube extubation before and after implementing nursing practice guidelines. The sample consisted of 13 professional nurses working in the intensive care unit at Chomthong Hospital. The tool used in the research was the nursing guidelines to prevent endotracheal tube extubation in the intensive care unit at Chomthong Hospital from January to March 2024. Data were collected using a knowledge test and an observation record. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, specifically a paired t-test, were used to analyze the average knowledge and practice scores of nurses in preventing endotracheal tube extubation before and after the guideline implementation. The results showed that after the intervention, the experimental group had significantly higher average knowledge scores (S.D. = 5.61, 8.0, respectively) and practical scores in preventing endotracheal tube extubation (S.D. = 28.07, 37.15, respectively) compared to before the intervention, with statistical significance (p < 0.001).

The study concludes that the nursing practice guidelines for preventing endotracheal tube extubation enhance both the knowledge and practical skills of nurses. These guidelines can be applied to the training of new nurses or in other units with similar patient care needs.

Effect of Social Support Program Using Application Line to Stress of Aging in the COVID - 19 Situation

2024-09-03T14:18:33+07:00

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to examine the effect of the social support program using line application on stress among the aging in The Senior Citizen Association of Nursing Siam University. The Thai 36 aging participants were purposively recruited according to the criteria and simply randomized in an experiment. 18 of them were randomly assigned to either the experimental or the control group. The experimental group received the social support program using line application while the control group received the usual care. Data were collected from both groups at pre-test, post-test period from December 2022 to January 2023. Instruments included the SPST-20 (Suanprung Stress Test-20) with its Cronbach’s alpha was .87, and social support program using group process. Descriptive statistics and Independent Samples t-test were applied analyze the data.

The results revealed that the stress of aging mean score of the experimental group was significantly different from those in the control group (p < .05). The stress mean scores at post-test and at follow up period in the experimental group were significantly lower than at pre-test as well as lower than those of the control group (p < .001). The results of this study indicated that a social support program using line application was able to reduce the feeling of stress in the aging.

Predictive Factors of Breast Cancer Prevention Behavior among Female University Students in Chachoengsao Province

2024-10-20T10:46:15+07:00

This descriptive research aimed to study the level of breast cancer awareness, the level of breast cancer prevention behavior, the relationship between breast cancer awareness and breast cancer prevention behavior, and the predictive factors of breast cancer prevention behavior among female students at a university in Chachoengsao Province. The sample consisted of 341 female students. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that the majority of the sample was between 18-23 years old (95.89 percent). The overall level of health awareness about breast cancer was moderate (= 3.42, SD = 0.57). The overall level of breast cancer prevention behavior was moderate (= 1.98, SD = 0.32). The analysis of health awareness in each aspect showed: benefits of breast self-examination awareness ( = 3.92, SD = 0.60), susceptibility awareness ( = 3.44, SD = 0.59), severity awareness ( = 3.58, SD = 0.77), and self-efficacy in breast self-examination ( = 3.50, SD = 0.57). The correlation analysis found that all health awareness factors had a statistically significant positive relationship with breast cancer prevention behavior (p < .05), with self-efficacy in breast self-examination having the highest relationship (r = 0.257, p < .001). The multiple regression analysis found that five variables could jointly predict breast cancer prevention behavior by 31.6 percent (R² = .316), with self-efficacy in breast self-examination having the highest predictive power (β = 0.318). The findings can be applied to develop a breast self-examination promotion program focusing on enhancing self-efficacy in breast self-examination, providing proper breast examination skills training, and educating about the risks and severity of breast cancer.

Results of Using the Relax Touch Innovation to Distract Pain During the Active Phase of Labor in First-Time Births

2024-11-29T13:42:07+07:00

A quasi-experimental research study aimed to examine the outcomes of using the Relax Touch innovation to divert pain during the active phase of labor among first-time mothers aged 37–42 weeks of gestation. The study included 80 participants, divided into a control group of 40 participants and an experimental group of 40 participants. The sample was selected using random sampling based on the concept of Taro Yamane with a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of ±5%. The research instrument was the Relax Touch innovation, while data collection tools included personal information forms and an observation form for pain-coping behaviors in five dimensions. The quality of the instrument was validated with a CVI score of 0.8. The Relax Touch innovation was tested on 10 first-time mothers, with 90% of them rating it as appropriate. Data analysis involved frequency distribution, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The pain-coping behaviors of first-time mothers during the first stage of labor were observed in five dimensions. Statistical comparisons between the group using the Relax Touch innovation and the group receiving standard nursing care were conducted using Chi-square tests for behavioral observation and independent t-tests for independent group analysis.

The results showed that: The results of using the Relax Touch innovation for pain distraction during the active phase of labor showed that the experimental group of first-time mothers demonstrated significantly better pain-coping behaviors compared to the control group, with statistical significance at the 0.05 level.

Development of Health Literacy Program in Promoting the Use of Blue Book Application Among the Elderly in Thung Hua Subdistrict, Wang Nuea District, Lampang Province

2024-10-19T13:52:56+07:00

This research is a study and development The objectives were 1) to study the situation and health literacy on blue book application using among the elderly 2) to develop a health literacy program in promoting the use of blue book application, and 3) to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The sample group in this study was the elderly who live in Thung Hua Subdistrict, Wang Nuea District, Lampang Province, and simple random sampling was used. The research tools consisted of general information questionnaires and health literacy questionnaires on the use of blue book application. Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and compared the mean values with Paired Sample t-test.

The results of the study found that most of the 322 elderly people did not know about the blue book application and accessed information about the application from public health personnel. The overall health literacy in using the application of the elderly people was insufficient ( = 54.67, SD = 8.11). The developed program consisted of: Section 1: Memory (Mini-cog), Section 2: Physical Movement (Timed Up and Go test: TUGT), Section 3: Malnutrition, Section 4: Vision, Section 5: Hearing, Section 6: Depression, Section 7: Urinary retention, Section 8: Daily routines, and Section 9: Oral health. The evaluation of the effectiveness of the health literacy program in promoting the use of the of blue book application among 44 elderly people found that after participating in the program, The elderly had higher health literacy scores ( = 97.47, SD = 3.60) than before joining the program ( = 49.09, SD = 7.06) and the difference was statistically significant (t = -47.294, p < 0.001).

Prevalence and Factors Associate with Anemia Among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Bangplee Hospital

2024-11-28T15:18:21+07:00

Anemia in pregnancy is one of the public health problems in Thailand. Anemia may be associated with increased risk adverse pregnancy outcome. This study aimed to investigate prevalence and factors associate with anemia among pregnant women receiving antenatal care and delivered at Bagheli hospital. This study was conducted in 357 women. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Chi-square’s test, Crammer’s contingency coefficient for calculating the prevalence and testing the relationship between iron deficiency anemia and associated factors. A significance level of less than 0.05 was adopted.

Results revealed the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among the first blood concentration test was 107 cases (30%) were found to be anemic and 108 cases (30.3%) had anemia on blood concentration testing at a gestational age of more than 32 weeks. Thus, it was found that 33 pregnant women had anemia when giving birth (9.2%). Factors affecting anemia include financial status, gestational age at first prenatal care, BMI before pregnancy and the increase in body weight throughout pregnancy in pregnant women who give birth. It is associated with low to moderate levels of anemia. Only 1.1 percent of pregnant women with prenatal anemia newborn weight less than 2,500 grams but absent postpartum hemorrhage.

Health Communication for Professional Nurses

2024-06-08T21:15:16+07:00

Health communication is a crucial aspect of nursing practice, playing a vital role in patient care, education, and support, as well as in understanding the needs of service recipients. This academic article discusses the importance of health communication for nurses, emphasizing the significance of establishing effective interactions between healthcare providers, patients, and their families. Essential skills for high-quality health communication, such as active listening, empathetic understanding, culturally sensitive communication, and clarity in conveying information, are highlighted.

Additionally, this article addresses the challenges posed by complex health information, such as cultural and linguistic differences. It also introduces various methods and tools that enhance nurses' communication skills, such as health communication models, the use of technology to aid communication, and strategies for fostering collaboration among interprofessional teams. The article underscores the positive outcomes of effective health communication, including improved patient care results, increased patient satisfaction with nursing services, and overall quality of care.

This article provides evidence-based practices, guidelines, and recommendations on effective health communication to support professional nurses in enhancing their communication skills. Ultimately, this contributes to improved healthcare service quality and fosters a positive experience between nurses and service recipients.

Nurse’s Role in Caring Cognitive Impairment in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus

2024-11-28T18:41:55+07:00

Diabetes mellitus is a significant global health problem that impacts various vital organs, including the brain, eyes, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and nervous system. Among these, the often-overlooked effects on brain function, particularly cognitive impairment, lead to a decline in the ability to think, analyze, and remember, as well as a reduction in self-management skills. This includes challenges such as controlling blood sugar levels, adhering to prescribed medication, monitoring symptoms, and making essential lifestyle adjustments required to manage the disease effectively. Consequently, the disease may progress more severely, leading to serious complications and potentially resulting in a state of dependency. This article reviews knowledge of cognitive impairment in diabetic patients to assist nurses in screening cognitive function and diagnosing impairment accurately and promptly. It also provides evidence-based nursing practices to validate the illness, monitor patients, and develop care plans to sustain a good quality of life.