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Research paper thumbnail of An Integrative Review of Interprofessional Teamwork and Required Competence in Specialized Palliative Care

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying

To deliver quality care, social and healthcare professionals should be competent both in their ow... more To deliver quality care, social and healthcare professionals should be competent both in their own professional work and interprofessionally. The aim of this integrative review was to describe interprofessional teamwork and the required competencies for teamwork in specialized palliative care. Totally 14 studies published between 2003 and 2020 were included in the review. Interprofessional teamwork was described from the patients and professionals’ perspective. The required interprofessional competencies were described as teamwork knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values. Interprofessional teamwork is one of the essential factors in providing holistic and ethically sustainable care to palliative patients. The way how professionals confront death and dying effects the whole team; this suggests that support practices are important in palliative care settings. Ascertaining the interprofessional competence in palliative care will produce better collaborative practices and increase the c...

Research paper thumbnail of Harjoittelun ohjaus ja ilmapiiri vahvistavat kompetenssia

Research paper thumbnail of Graduating nurse students’ interest in older people nursing—A cross‐sectional survey in six European countries

International Journal of Older People Nursing, 2022

BACKGROUND Countries vary in the number of qualified nurses employed in older adult services. Mor... more BACKGROUND Countries vary in the number of qualified nurses employed in older adult services. Moreover, students' views of older people nursing as a career differ internationally. Studying future nurses and their career intentions for the field is warranted to meet the increased nurse workforce expectations in terms of quantity and competence. AIM To analyse graduating nurse students' interest in older people nursing and the factors associated with it. METHODS A cross-sectional multicountry survey design was applied. Data were collected between May 2018 and March 2019 from several educational institutions in Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania and Spain. Non-probability convenience sampling was used to recruit graduating nurse students (n = 1796). The data were collected with a structured questionnaire comprising background factors and the Willingness sub-scale (six items) of the Students' Interest in Nursing Older People Scale. Data were analysed using a linear mixed model including relevant background variables. RESULTS Overall, students' interest in older people nursing was low (score 20.5, on a 0-100 scale). Among the studied countries, Spanish students scored the highest (38.8) and German students the lowest (3.6). Students' interest in older people nursing was associated with country (p < .001), the length of work experience (p = .006), plans for further study (p = .007), competence (p < .001) and the extent that nursing is valued by society (p < .001). The students who were most interested in older people nursing had higher self-reported competence level (p < .001). CONCLUSION In the studied sample of future nurse professionals, interest in older people nursing is low at a time when the field suffers from workforce shortage. As for quality workforce, it was promising that the students who considered working in the field also evaluated themselves as competent. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Multidimensional actions are required to promote interest in the field, including continued development of competence in both undergraduate education and workplaces, and investing in various career pathways to envisage potential opportunities.

Research paper thumbnail of Patients and family members´ perceptions of interprofessional teamwork in palliative care: A qualitative descriptive study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2022

AIMS To describe patients and family members' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork in sp... more AIMS To describe patients and family members' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork in specialised palliative care. BACKGROUND Interprofessional teamwork is essential when delivering high-quality palliative care. Little attention has been paid to patients and family members' perceptions. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive design. METHODS Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 20 palliative patients and family members (n = 19) in four palliative wards, which were collected from May 2019 to November 2019. Data were analysed using inductive content analysis. COREQ guidelines were followed. RESULTS Patients' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork were described as the nature of interprofessional teamwork, a sense of community and patient participation. Family members' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork were described as the nature of interprofessional teamwork, the diverse expertise and the sense of community. Patients and family members' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork were nearly identical and were based on observed social situations or their assumptions. They trust that professionals are working interprofessionally, even if the teamwork cannot be observed. In palliative care, the nature of interprofessional care changes together with patients' condition and family members progressively need more professional support. CONCLUSIONS Conducting interprofessional care more openly could benefit the availability of different professionals' competence to patients and family members. In palliative care, the nature of interprofessional teamwork changes together with the patients' health condition. More information is needed about what constitutes an interprofessional framework and the required interprofessional competencies in palliative care. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The findings show the importance of considering the patient's health status when interprofessional care is planned. However, professionals should recognise that a patient's weakening condition changes the focus more to the needs of the family members. It is acknowledged that IP teamwork requires time, but in PC settings, spending time on collaborative practices is not always possible.

Research paper thumbnail of Täydennyskoulutus terveysalan opettajien ammattitaidon ylläpidossa ja kehittymisessä

Research paper thumbnail of Nursing Education and Nurse Education Research in Finland

Leadership in Nursing: Experiences from the European Nordic Countries, 2019

In this chapter, the nursing education and nurse education research in Finland are introduced. Fi... more In this chapter, the nursing education and nurse education research in Finland are introduced. First, the system and the structure of the nursing education and postgraduate education are described. Furthermore, the meaning of the educational outcomes of the development and research projects focusing on education and use in the educational and clinical practice are described. In addition, some examples of the research projects are described. Our aim is to emphasize the importance of good education, as a basis for the quality of patient care. Nursing education in Finland is bachelor level and conducted in the universities of applied sciences. After graduation registered nurses can continue and enter a Master’s level in academic universities or in the universities of applied sciences. In Finland, research concerning nurse education has always been an essential part of nursing science research. Approximately 12% of all doctoral dissertations focuses on nursing education.

Research paper thumbnail of Tutkimustiedon käyttö hoitotyön opetuksessa opiskelijoiden arvioimana

Research paper thumbnail of Good interaction skills are not enough – competency in mental health issues in child health clinics and school health services

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 2021

BACKGROUND Mental health problems among children and adolescents are a worldwide issue of concern... more BACKGROUND Mental health problems among children and adolescents are a worldwide issue of concern. Health professionals who have sufficient competency in mental health issues are crucial for responding to this situation. AIM The aim of the study was to describe the competency in mental health issues required by the work of public health nurses in child health clinics and school health services. METHODS This qualitative, descriptive study was conducted with focus group interviews in March 2018. The sample consisted of public health nurses (n = 24) who were working in child health clinics or school health services in Finland. The data were analysed using inductive and deductive content analysis. RESULTS The competency in mental health issues required by the work of public health nurses was formulated from the identified strengths and topics required in continuing education. In total, 18 competencies were identified as covering mental health promotion, as well as the alleviation and treatment of symptoms and disorders. Intuitive and interpersonal competency was identified as the main strength of public health nurses. The theoretical and evidence-based competency regarding mental health issues was identified as a main topic needed in continuing education. CONCLUSION Public health nurses in child health clinics and school health services need competency in mental health issues for the promotion of mental health, the alleviation of symptoms and treatment of disorders. The results indicate that good interactional skills are not enough: the current competency of public health nurses in mental health issues is insufficient and does not meet the requirements of the work. The results were consistent with existing knowledge, but also provide a more comprehensive and precise insight into the current situation. In the future, the results should be verified with more studies. There is also a need for intervention studies aiming to improve competency in mental health issues.

Research paper thumbnail of Suomalaisen hoitotieteen kolme ensimmäistä vuosikymmentä : analyysi väitöskirjojen tiivistelmistä vuosina 1984-2015

Research paper thumbnail of Potilaan kohtaamisen opetus

Research paper thumbnail of Moniammatillinen oppiminen yhteistyöosaamisen edistäjänä terveydenhuollossa

Vertaisarvioitu tutkimusartikkeli.Aineisto kerättiin terveydenhuoltoalan opiskelijoilta v. 2014 T... more Vertaisarvioitu tutkimusartikkeli.Aineisto kerättiin terveydenhuoltoalan opiskelijoilta v. 2014 Turun lääketieteellisen tiedekunnan järjestämällä opintojaksolla (n=32)

Research paper thumbnail of Ongelmalähtöinen oppiminen terveysalan koulutuksessa : oppimistulokset ja opiskelijoiden kokemukset - kuvaileva kirjallisuuskatsaus

Research paper thumbnail of Sosiaali-, terveys- ja kuntoutusalan opettajien osaaminen ja sen kehittäminen

VertaisarvioituSosiaali-, terveys- ja kuntoutusala (soteku)

Research paper thumbnail of The competence of nurse educators and graduating nurse students

Nurse Education Today, 2021

BACKGROUND A nurse educator has an important role in promoting students' learning and profess... more BACKGROUND A nurse educator has an important role in promoting students' learning and professional development as well as in offering high quality nursing education. OBJECTIVES To describe the competence of nurse educators and explore its connection with the self-evaluated competence of graduating nurse students. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey design was used. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1796 graduating nurse students in Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania and Spain participated in this study. METHODS The data were collected with structured electronic or paper-and-pencil questionnaires. Graduating nurse students evaluated the nurse educators' competence using six items derived from the Tool for Evaluation of Requirements of Nurse Teacher (ERNT) and in addition, the students evaluated their own generic professional competence using the Nursing Competence Scale (NCS). The data were analysed statistically. RESULTS On average, graduating nurse students evaluated the competence of nurse educators to be rather high. Icelandic and Irish students evaluated nurse educators' competence the highest. German and Finnish students were the most critical. The students also evaluated the level of their own professional competence as good. The higher graduating nurse students evaluated their own competence, the higher they also evaluated their nurse educators' competence. CONCLUSIONS Students' evaluations of their educators' competence and their own competence seem to be aligned. However, educators' competence and its connection with students' competence warrants further studies.

Research paper thumbnail of Medication calculation skills of graduating nursing students within European context

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2021

This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which... more This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Research paper thumbnail of Learning Outcomes of Digital Learning Interventions in Higher Education

CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 2021

Implementing digital technologies has become a policy priority worldwide among all types of educa... more Implementing digital technologies has become a policy priority worldwide among all types of education. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated educational institutions' efforts to reorganize their teaching and introduce new digital learning technologies. Although using digital technologies in higher education, including nursing, is considered a modern and innovative way of teaching and learning, uncertainty exists concerning these technologies' actual usefulness in achieving positive learning outcomes. The aim of this scoping review was to examine the current evidence related to the effects of using digital technologies on learning outcomes in higher education. The authors searched five electronic databases for relevant studies and used a scoping review method to analyze and synthesize the evidence. Eighty-six articles from six disciplines met the selection criteria. As a key finding, the outcomes of the interventions were mainly positive. Increased professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes reflect the advancement of professional competence. Academic, collaborative, and study skills, in turn, contribute to general competence development. Our findings suggest that digital technology has the potential to improve learning in various disciplines.

Research paper thumbnail of The level of competence of graduating nursing students in 10 European countries—Comparison between countries

Nursing Open, 2020

To analyse graduating nursing students’ self‐assessed competence level in Europe at graduation, a... more To analyse graduating nursing students’ self‐assessed competence level in Europe at graduation, at the beginning of nursing career.

Research paper thumbnail of 3D technology to support teaching and learning in health care education – A scoping review

International Journal of Educational Research, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Factors related to nursing students’ readiness to enter working life – A scoping literature review

Nurse Education in Practice, 2018

The aim of this scoping literature review was to identify the factors related to nursing students... more The aim of this scoping literature review was to identify the factors related to nursing students' readiness to enter working life. The literature search was carried out in autumn 2017 in PubMed and CINAHL databases. The studies selected for this review (n= 17) were analyzed thematically with inductive content analysis. Four subthemes that were combined into two main factors related to nursing students' readiness to enter working life were found. The main factors found were 1) educational factors and 2) personal factors. Educational factors consisted of professional competence and clinical practice, while personal factors consisted of nursing students' background and feelings. Some nursing students tend to feel insecure about entering working life as a newly graduated nurse. This literature review also supports the importance of clinical practice periods in nursing education and for readiness for working life. Nurse education needs to ensure clinical practice periods which support nursing students' professional growth. Further research is needed on how the factors related to nursing students' readiness to enter working life correlate with each other. Particularly, the association between competence, readiness and positive feelings towards graduation needs further investigation.

Research paper thumbnail of Country Validation of the CLES-Scale: Linguistic and Cultural Perspectives

The CLES-Scale: An Evaluation Tool for Healthcare Education, 2017

In the field of health sciences, cross-cultural research is enabling researchers to test, modify ... more In the field of health sciences, cross-cultural research is enabling researchers to test, modify and disseminate theories in an international context. This practice entails the need to translate both measurement instruments and their application and correction instructions, usually from English into other languages. In this chapter, we describe the concepts of linguistic equivalence, functional equivalence, cultural equivalence and metric equivalence, along with some examples.

Research paper thumbnail of An Integrative Review of Interprofessional Teamwork and Required Competence in Specialized Palliative Care

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying

To deliver quality care, social and healthcare professionals should be competent both in their ow... more To deliver quality care, social and healthcare professionals should be competent both in their own professional work and interprofessionally. The aim of this integrative review was to describe interprofessional teamwork and the required competencies for teamwork in specialized palliative care. Totally 14 studies published between 2003 and 2020 were included in the review. Interprofessional teamwork was described from the patients and professionals’ perspective. The required interprofessional competencies were described as teamwork knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values. Interprofessional teamwork is one of the essential factors in providing holistic and ethically sustainable care to palliative patients. The way how professionals confront death and dying effects the whole team; this suggests that support practices are important in palliative care settings. Ascertaining the interprofessional competence in palliative care will produce better collaborative practices and increase the c...

Research paper thumbnail of Harjoittelun ohjaus ja ilmapiiri vahvistavat kompetenssia

Research paper thumbnail of Graduating nurse students’ interest in older people nursing—A cross‐sectional survey in six European countries

International Journal of Older People Nursing, 2022

BACKGROUND Countries vary in the number of qualified nurses employed in older adult services. Mor... more BACKGROUND Countries vary in the number of qualified nurses employed in older adult services. Moreover, students' views of older people nursing as a career differ internationally. Studying future nurses and their career intentions for the field is warranted to meet the increased nurse workforce expectations in terms of quantity and competence. AIM To analyse graduating nurse students' interest in older people nursing and the factors associated with it. METHODS A cross-sectional multicountry survey design was applied. Data were collected between May 2018 and March 2019 from several educational institutions in Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania and Spain. Non-probability convenience sampling was used to recruit graduating nurse students (n = 1796). The data were collected with a structured questionnaire comprising background factors and the Willingness sub-scale (six items) of the Students' Interest in Nursing Older People Scale. Data were analysed using a linear mixed model including relevant background variables. RESULTS Overall, students' interest in older people nursing was low (score 20.5, on a 0-100 scale). Among the studied countries, Spanish students scored the highest (38.8) and German students the lowest (3.6). Students' interest in older people nursing was associated with country (p < .001), the length of work experience (p = .006), plans for further study (p = .007), competence (p < .001) and the extent that nursing is valued by society (p < .001). The students who were most interested in older people nursing had higher self-reported competence level (p < .001). CONCLUSION In the studied sample of future nurse professionals, interest in older people nursing is low at a time when the field suffers from workforce shortage. As for quality workforce, it was promising that the students who considered working in the field also evaluated themselves as competent. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Multidimensional actions are required to promote interest in the field, including continued development of competence in both undergraduate education and workplaces, and investing in various career pathways to envisage potential opportunities.

Research paper thumbnail of Patients and family members´ perceptions of interprofessional teamwork in palliative care: A qualitative descriptive study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2022

AIMS To describe patients and family members' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork in sp... more AIMS To describe patients and family members' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork in specialised palliative care. BACKGROUND Interprofessional teamwork is essential when delivering high-quality palliative care. Little attention has been paid to patients and family members' perceptions. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive design. METHODS Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 20 palliative patients and family members (n = 19) in four palliative wards, which were collected from May 2019 to November 2019. Data were analysed using inductive content analysis. COREQ guidelines were followed. RESULTS Patients' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork were described as the nature of interprofessional teamwork, a sense of community and patient participation. Family members' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork were described as the nature of interprofessional teamwork, the diverse expertise and the sense of community. Patients and family members' perceptions of interprofessional teamwork were nearly identical and were based on observed social situations or their assumptions. They trust that professionals are working interprofessionally, even if the teamwork cannot be observed. In palliative care, the nature of interprofessional care changes together with patients' condition and family members progressively need more professional support. CONCLUSIONS Conducting interprofessional care more openly could benefit the availability of different professionals' competence to patients and family members. In palliative care, the nature of interprofessional teamwork changes together with the patients' health condition. More information is needed about what constitutes an interprofessional framework and the required interprofessional competencies in palliative care. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The findings show the importance of considering the patient's health status when interprofessional care is planned. However, professionals should recognise that a patient's weakening condition changes the focus more to the needs of the family members. It is acknowledged that IP teamwork requires time, but in PC settings, spending time on collaborative practices is not always possible.

Research paper thumbnail of Täydennyskoulutus terveysalan opettajien ammattitaidon ylläpidossa ja kehittymisessä

Research paper thumbnail of Nursing Education and Nurse Education Research in Finland

Leadership in Nursing: Experiences from the European Nordic Countries, 2019

In this chapter, the nursing education and nurse education research in Finland are introduced. Fi... more In this chapter, the nursing education and nurse education research in Finland are introduced. First, the system and the structure of the nursing education and postgraduate education are described. Furthermore, the meaning of the educational outcomes of the development and research projects focusing on education and use in the educational and clinical practice are described. In addition, some examples of the research projects are described. Our aim is to emphasize the importance of good education, as a basis for the quality of patient care. Nursing education in Finland is bachelor level and conducted in the universities of applied sciences. After graduation registered nurses can continue and enter a Master’s level in academic universities or in the universities of applied sciences. In Finland, research concerning nurse education has always been an essential part of nursing science research. Approximately 12% of all doctoral dissertations focuses on nursing education.

Research paper thumbnail of Tutkimustiedon käyttö hoitotyön opetuksessa opiskelijoiden arvioimana

Research paper thumbnail of Good interaction skills are not enough – competency in mental health issues in child health clinics and school health services

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 2021

BACKGROUND Mental health problems among children and adolescents are a worldwide issue of concern... more BACKGROUND Mental health problems among children and adolescents are a worldwide issue of concern. Health professionals who have sufficient competency in mental health issues are crucial for responding to this situation. AIM The aim of the study was to describe the competency in mental health issues required by the work of public health nurses in child health clinics and school health services. METHODS This qualitative, descriptive study was conducted with focus group interviews in March 2018. The sample consisted of public health nurses (n = 24) who were working in child health clinics or school health services in Finland. The data were analysed using inductive and deductive content analysis. RESULTS The competency in mental health issues required by the work of public health nurses was formulated from the identified strengths and topics required in continuing education. In total, 18 competencies were identified as covering mental health promotion, as well as the alleviation and treatment of symptoms and disorders. Intuitive and interpersonal competency was identified as the main strength of public health nurses. The theoretical and evidence-based competency regarding mental health issues was identified as a main topic needed in continuing education. CONCLUSION Public health nurses in child health clinics and school health services need competency in mental health issues for the promotion of mental health, the alleviation of symptoms and treatment of disorders. The results indicate that good interactional skills are not enough: the current competency of public health nurses in mental health issues is insufficient and does not meet the requirements of the work. The results were consistent with existing knowledge, but also provide a more comprehensive and precise insight into the current situation. In the future, the results should be verified with more studies. There is also a need for intervention studies aiming to improve competency in mental health issues.

Research paper thumbnail of Suomalaisen hoitotieteen kolme ensimmäistä vuosikymmentä : analyysi väitöskirjojen tiivistelmistä vuosina 1984-2015

Research paper thumbnail of Potilaan kohtaamisen opetus

Research paper thumbnail of Moniammatillinen oppiminen yhteistyöosaamisen edistäjänä terveydenhuollossa

Vertaisarvioitu tutkimusartikkeli.Aineisto kerättiin terveydenhuoltoalan opiskelijoilta v. 2014 T... more Vertaisarvioitu tutkimusartikkeli.Aineisto kerättiin terveydenhuoltoalan opiskelijoilta v. 2014 Turun lääketieteellisen tiedekunnan järjestämällä opintojaksolla (n=32)

Research paper thumbnail of Ongelmalähtöinen oppiminen terveysalan koulutuksessa : oppimistulokset ja opiskelijoiden kokemukset - kuvaileva kirjallisuuskatsaus

Research paper thumbnail of Sosiaali-, terveys- ja kuntoutusalan opettajien osaaminen ja sen kehittäminen

VertaisarvioituSosiaali-, terveys- ja kuntoutusala (soteku)

Research paper thumbnail of The competence of nurse educators and graduating nurse students

Nurse Education Today, 2021

BACKGROUND A nurse educator has an important role in promoting students' learning and profess... more BACKGROUND A nurse educator has an important role in promoting students' learning and professional development as well as in offering high quality nursing education. OBJECTIVES To describe the competence of nurse educators and explore its connection with the self-evaluated competence of graduating nurse students. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey design was used. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1796 graduating nurse students in Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania and Spain participated in this study. METHODS The data were collected with structured electronic or paper-and-pencil questionnaires. Graduating nurse students evaluated the nurse educators' competence using six items derived from the Tool for Evaluation of Requirements of Nurse Teacher (ERNT) and in addition, the students evaluated their own generic professional competence using the Nursing Competence Scale (NCS). The data were analysed statistically. RESULTS On average, graduating nurse students evaluated the competence of nurse educators to be rather high. Icelandic and Irish students evaluated nurse educators' competence the highest. German and Finnish students were the most critical. The students also evaluated the level of their own professional competence as good. The higher graduating nurse students evaluated their own competence, the higher they also evaluated their nurse educators' competence. CONCLUSIONS Students' evaluations of their educators' competence and their own competence seem to be aligned. However, educators' competence and its connection with students' competence warrants further studies.

Research paper thumbnail of Medication calculation skills of graduating nursing students within European context

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2021

This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which... more This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Research paper thumbnail of Learning Outcomes of Digital Learning Interventions in Higher Education

CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 2021

Implementing digital technologies has become a policy priority worldwide among all types of educa... more Implementing digital technologies has become a policy priority worldwide among all types of education. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated educational institutions' efforts to reorganize their teaching and introduce new digital learning technologies. Although using digital technologies in higher education, including nursing, is considered a modern and innovative way of teaching and learning, uncertainty exists concerning these technologies' actual usefulness in achieving positive learning outcomes. The aim of this scoping review was to examine the current evidence related to the effects of using digital technologies on learning outcomes in higher education. The authors searched five electronic databases for relevant studies and used a scoping review method to analyze and synthesize the evidence. Eighty-six articles from six disciplines met the selection criteria. As a key finding, the outcomes of the interventions were mainly positive. Increased professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes reflect the advancement of professional competence. Academic, collaborative, and study skills, in turn, contribute to general competence development. Our findings suggest that digital technology has the potential to improve learning in various disciplines.

Research paper thumbnail of The level of competence of graduating nursing students in 10 European countries—Comparison between countries

Nursing Open, 2020

To analyse graduating nursing students’ self‐assessed competence level in Europe at graduation, a... more To analyse graduating nursing students’ self‐assessed competence level in Europe at graduation, at the beginning of nursing career.

Research paper thumbnail of 3D technology to support teaching and learning in health care education – A scoping review

International Journal of Educational Research, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Factors related to nursing students’ readiness to enter working life – A scoping literature review

Nurse Education in Practice, 2018

The aim of this scoping literature review was to identify the factors related to nursing students... more The aim of this scoping literature review was to identify the factors related to nursing students' readiness to enter working life. The literature search was carried out in autumn 2017 in PubMed and CINAHL databases. The studies selected for this review (n= 17) were analyzed thematically with inductive content analysis. Four subthemes that were combined into two main factors related to nursing students' readiness to enter working life were found. The main factors found were 1) educational factors and 2) personal factors. Educational factors consisted of professional competence and clinical practice, while personal factors consisted of nursing students' background and feelings. Some nursing students tend to feel insecure about entering working life as a newly graduated nurse. This literature review also supports the importance of clinical practice periods in nursing education and for readiness for working life. Nurse education needs to ensure clinical practice periods which support nursing students' professional growth. Further research is needed on how the factors related to nursing students' readiness to enter working life correlate with each other. Particularly, the association between competence, readiness and positive feelings towards graduation needs further investigation.

Research paper thumbnail of Country Validation of the CLES-Scale: Linguistic and Cultural Perspectives

The CLES-Scale: An Evaluation Tool for Healthcare Education, 2017

In the field of health sciences, cross-cultural research is enabling researchers to test, modify ... more In the field of health sciences, cross-cultural research is enabling researchers to test, modify and disseminate theories in an international context. This practice entails the need to translate both measurement instruments and their application and correction instructions, usually from English into other languages. In this chapter, we describe the concepts of linguistic equivalence, functional equivalence, cultural equivalence and metric equivalence, along with some examples.