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Background. Parents’ health literacy is an important key factor that influences how they are able... more Background. Parents’ health literacy is an important key factor that influences how they are able to understand their child’s health status and needs, and how to participate in the care when their ...

Sukjai Charoensuk and others, 2019

Abstract This study aimed to study nurse educator competencies in response to health needs of t... more Abstract
This study aimed to study nurse educator competencies in response to health needs of the
populationinThailand. Descriptive qualitative methods wereapplied.Researchinstrument wasasemi-structure
interview guide developed byresearchers based onliteraturereview. Data werecollected bythreefocusgroups
of stakeholders. The informants were 8 nursing students, 6 health sector employers, and 9 faculty members
and administrators. Data wereanalyzed using contentanalysis combined with datafrom literaturetoformulate
the model of nurse educator competencies. The proposed model was validated by a group of 9 experts
in nursing education. The results revealed that the nurse educator competencies composed of five key
competencies; 1) nursing competencies, 2) pedagogy competencies, 3) personal development competencies,
4) ethical and moral competencies, and 5) research and academic services competencies. The findings will
benefit future generations of nurses by better preparing faculty
Keywords: competency; nurse educator; nursing graduates

Suparpit von Bormann and others, 2021

ABSTRACT Thai nursing graduate competencies during an emerging country context based on nursing... more ABSTRACT
Thai nursing graduate competencies during an emerging country context based on nursing
stakeholders’ perspectives are unclear. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative research was to identify
the future required competencies of nursing graduates based on stakeholders' perspectives. A ‘model graduate’
was additionally proposed. Twenty-five stakeholders in nursing were divided into three groups, including

1. eight nurse executives and a representative from Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC),
2. eight nursing students, and 3) eight lecturers. A focus group discussion question guide was used for data collection.
   Data were analyzed using content analysis, a deductive approach. The categorization matrix of nursing
   competencies was established based on the literature reviews.
   The results reveal that the future required competencies identified by the stakeholders were in line
   with competencies set by TNMC, Thailand Qualification Framework, and 21st Century Skills. The stakeholders
   emphasized nine outstanding competencies, including 1) Passion and Compassion, 2) Critical and Creative Thinking,
3. Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving, 4) Dealing with Challenges 5) Leadership, Team Work, and
   Management, 6) Research Competency, 7) Effective Communication, 8) Information Technology, and
4. Local Wisdom. The researchers proposed a model of future required competencies for nursing graduates.
   In summary, the future required competencies are versatile. These competencies should be applied to
   develop nursing curriculum in response to health needs in emerging country contexts.
   Key words: nursing graduates, required competencies, stakeholders’ perspective, qualitative research

Kamolrat Turner*, 2019

Abstract This study aimed at identifying current nurse educators’ competencies and associated fa... more Abstract
This study aimed at identifying current nurse educators’ competencies and associated factors in the
context of nursing education in Thailand. A descriptive study design was applied. A cluster sampling technique
was used to recruit 116 nurse educators from four nursing schools. Nurse educators from selective schools were
asked to rate their competencies by the questionnaire developed by the researchers. Descriptive statistics and
Spearman Rho were used to analyze the data. Data analyses revealed that a total mean score of the competencies
was rated at very good levels (Mean=5.87; SD=.90). All aspects were also rated at very good levels. The highest
score was found in the ethical and moral aspect (Mean=6.32; SD=.78), while the lowest score was found in
research and academic services aspect (Mean=5.72, SD=1.03). Correlation analysis revealed the positive
significant relationships between the level of education and overall competency score (r= .209-.250, p= 0.006) as
well as all aspects of the competencies (r = .255, p= 0.006- .015). The duration of teaching has significantly
positive relationship with the pedagogy competencies (r = .200, p= 0.032) while the duration of continuous
professional development (CPD) in nursing and the duration of CPD in nursing were not significantly correlated to
any aspects of the competencies. The findings suggest continuing development of nurse educators’
competencies in the weak areas including nursing practice, research and utilization of local wisdom.
Keywords: Nurse educators’ competencies, factors, nursing education

The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to describe student nurse experiences in ca... more The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to describe student nurse experiences in caring for parents of premature infants in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Twelve senior student nurses who completed their NICU clinical practice participated in the study. A semi-structured interview guide with open-ended questions used along with audio-taped recordings. After each interview, the tape was transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed using inductive content analysis. The results revealed that supporting parental care was the main category to describe the student nurse experiences in the NICU. This main category consisted of three generie categories and thisteen sub-categories. Three generic categories were encouraging parental visits, promoting parental care, and supporting parents emotionally. Among thirteen sub-categories, five sub-categories described encouraging parental visits, two subcategories described supporting parents emotionally, and the rest delineated promoting parental care. In conclusion, supporting parental care during infant hospitalization is an important role of neonatal nurses in the NICU. These student experiences can be used to guide the pediatric clinical practice course design to train student nurses to support parents of premature infants during hospitalization. This is even more important when parental care delivery is restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pornchai Joulmet, Pakinee Dechchaiyos,Montree Khuninthong, Sorawit Boonchuam, Thongsouy Sitanon, 2021

The purpose of this qualitative research was to describe the meaning of cultivating resilience in... more The purpose of this qualitative research was to describe the meaning of cultivating resilience in life and intention to abstain from drugs from youths' perspective. Participants were ten substance-abusing youths who had undergone treatment at Wiwatpollamuang School and private treatment facility. Interview guidelines were developed for in-depth interviews and focus group discussion. Data were collected by in-depth interviews of two youths, while the other eight youths participated in a focus group. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that the youths defined resilience in life as acceptance of life's uncertainties and the problem fighters who dared to face them. Cultivating resilience in life resulted from realizing life's creation and creating values, persisting in solving problems, and receiving hope and encouragement from significant others. The youth conveyed their thoughts and experiences about their intentions to abstain from substance abuse in terms of five main themes: 1) developing life "weapons" to prepare for conquering and facing substance abuse challenges, 2) missing and concern for their families, 3) managing the environment, 4) reflecting on the past to mark the path for the future, and 5) recognizing the internal struggles that were the obstacles to be faced. The results suggested that the youths' perspectives can be useful for improving substance abuse interventions. This perspective should be integrated with child and youth care experts' perspectives, youth drug addiction treatment groups, the fundamental concepts of acceptance and commitment therapy, and other research evidence to develop an acceptance and commitment therapy that would enhance resilience in life and intention to quit substance abuse among youth.

Background. Parents’ health literacy is an important key factor that influences how they are able... more Background. Parents’ health literacy is an important key factor that influences how they are able to understand their child’s health status and needs, and how to participate in the care when their ...

Thai Parents' Experiences of Parenting Preterm Infants during Hospitalization in the Neonatal... more Thai Parents' Experiences of Parenting Preterm Infants during Hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Journal of Nursing Science and Health, 2012

Background. Parents’ health literacy is an important key factor that influences how they are able... more Background. Parents’ health literacy is an important key factor that influences how they are able to understand their child’s health status and needs, and how to participate in the care when their ...

Sukjai Charoensuk and others, 2019

Abstract This study aimed to study nurse educator competencies in response to health needs of t... more Abstract
This study aimed to study nurse educator competencies in response to health needs of the
populationinThailand. Descriptive qualitative methods wereapplied.Researchinstrument wasasemi-structure
interview guide developed byresearchers based onliteraturereview. Data werecollected bythreefocusgroups
of stakeholders. The informants were 8 nursing students, 6 health sector employers, and 9 faculty members
and administrators. Data wereanalyzed using contentanalysis combined with datafrom literaturetoformulate
the model of nurse educator competencies. The proposed model was validated by a group of 9 experts
in nursing education. The results revealed that the nurse educator competencies composed of five key
competencies; 1) nursing competencies, 2) pedagogy competencies, 3) personal development competencies,
4) ethical and moral competencies, and 5) research and academic services competencies. The findings will
benefit future generations of nurses by better preparing faculty
Keywords: competency; nurse educator; nursing graduates

Suparpit von Bormann and others, 2021

ABSTRACT Thai nursing graduate competencies during an emerging country context based on nursing... more ABSTRACT
Thai nursing graduate competencies during an emerging country context based on nursing
stakeholders’ perspectives are unclear. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative research was to identify
the future required competencies of nursing graduates based on stakeholders' perspectives. A ‘model graduate’
was additionally proposed. Twenty-five stakeholders in nursing were divided into three groups, including

1. eight nurse executives and a representative from Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC),
2. eight nursing students, and 3) eight lecturers. A focus group discussion question guide was used for data collection.
   Data were analyzed using content analysis, a deductive approach. The categorization matrix of nursing
   competencies was established based on the literature reviews.
   The results reveal that the future required competencies identified by the stakeholders were in line
   with competencies set by TNMC, Thailand Qualification Framework, and 21st Century Skills. The stakeholders
   emphasized nine outstanding competencies, including 1) Passion and Compassion, 2) Critical and Creative Thinking,
3. Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving, 4) Dealing with Challenges 5) Leadership, Team Work, and
   Management, 6) Research Competency, 7) Effective Communication, 8) Information Technology, and
4. Local Wisdom. The researchers proposed a model of future required competencies for nursing graduates.
   In summary, the future required competencies are versatile. These competencies should be applied to
   develop nursing curriculum in response to health needs in emerging country contexts.
   Key words: nursing graduates, required competencies, stakeholders’ perspective, qualitative research

Kamolrat Turner*, 2019

Abstract This study aimed at identifying current nurse educators’ competencies and associated fa... more Abstract
This study aimed at identifying current nurse educators’ competencies and associated factors in the
context of nursing education in Thailand. A descriptive study design was applied. A cluster sampling technique
was used to recruit 116 nurse educators from four nursing schools. Nurse educators from selective schools were
asked to rate their competencies by the questionnaire developed by the researchers. Descriptive statistics and
Spearman Rho were used to analyze the data. Data analyses revealed that a total mean score of the competencies
was rated at very good levels (Mean=5.87; SD=.90). All aspects were also rated at very good levels. The highest
score was found in the ethical and moral aspect (Mean=6.32; SD=.78), while the lowest score was found in
research and academic services aspect (Mean=5.72, SD=1.03). Correlation analysis revealed the positive
significant relationships between the level of education and overall competency score (r= .209-.250, p= 0.006) as
well as all aspects of the competencies (r = .255, p= 0.006- .015). The duration of teaching has significantly
positive relationship with the pedagogy competencies (r = .200, p= 0.032) while the duration of continuous
professional development (CPD) in nursing and the duration of CPD in nursing were not significantly correlated to
any aspects of the competencies. The findings suggest continuing development of nurse educators’
competencies in the weak areas including nursing practice, research and utilization of local wisdom.
Keywords: Nurse educators’ competencies, factors, nursing education

The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to describe student nurse experiences in ca... more The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to describe student nurse experiences in caring for parents of premature infants in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Twelve senior student nurses who completed their NICU clinical practice participated in the study. A semi-structured interview guide with open-ended questions used along with audio-taped recordings. After each interview, the tape was transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed using inductive content analysis. The results revealed that supporting parental care was the main category to describe the student nurse experiences in the NICU. This main category consisted of three generie categories and thisteen sub-categories. Three generic categories were encouraging parental visits, promoting parental care, and supporting parents emotionally. Among thirteen sub-categories, five sub-categories described encouraging parental visits, two subcategories described supporting parents emotionally, and the rest delineated promoting parental care. In conclusion, supporting parental care during infant hospitalization is an important role of neonatal nurses in the NICU. These student experiences can be used to guide the pediatric clinical practice course design to train student nurses to support parents of premature infants during hospitalization. This is even more important when parental care delivery is restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pornchai Joulmet, Pakinee Dechchaiyos,Montree Khuninthong, Sorawit Boonchuam, Thongsouy Sitanon, 2021

The purpose of this qualitative research was to describe the meaning of cultivating resilience in... more The purpose of this qualitative research was to describe the meaning of cultivating resilience in life and intention to abstain from drugs from youths' perspective. Participants were ten substance-abusing youths who had undergone treatment at Wiwatpollamuang School and private treatment facility. Interview guidelines were developed for in-depth interviews and focus group discussion. Data were collected by in-depth interviews of two youths, while the other eight youths participated in a focus group. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that the youths defined resilience in life as acceptance of life's uncertainties and the problem fighters who dared to face them. Cultivating resilience in life resulted from realizing life's creation and creating values, persisting in solving problems, and receiving hope and encouragement from significant others. The youth conveyed their thoughts and experiences about their intentions to abstain from substance abuse in terms of five main themes: 1) developing life "weapons" to prepare for conquering and facing substance abuse challenges, 2) missing and concern for their families, 3) managing the environment, 4) reflecting on the past to mark the path for the future, and 5) recognizing the internal struggles that were the obstacles to be faced. The results suggested that the youths' perspectives can be useful for improving substance abuse interventions. This perspective should be integrated with child and youth care experts' perspectives, youth drug addiction treatment groups, the fundamental concepts of acceptance and commitment therapy, and other research evidence to develop an acceptance and commitment therapy that would enhance resilience in life and intention to quit substance abuse among youth.

Background. Parents’ health literacy is an important key factor that influences how they are able... more Background. Parents’ health literacy is an important key factor that influences how they are able to understand their child’s health status and needs, and how to participate in the care when their ...

Thai Parents' Experiences of Parenting Preterm Infants during Hospitalization in the Neonatal... more Thai Parents' Experiences of Parenting Preterm Infants during Hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Journal of Nursing Science and Health, 2012