2021, Vol.39, No.3

군진간호연구 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 0.4

pISSN : 1975-664X
https://journal.kci.go.kr/kafna

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to reduce depressive or anxiety symptoms in undergraduate nursing students. Methods: The electronic databases searched included Embase, CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane CENTRAL, ScienceOn, KISS, and KoreaMed to find randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2010 and 2021. A total of 18 RCTs were included in the analysis. The RCTs focused on depression (7 studies), anxiety (14 studies) and both (3 studies). Results: Psychological interventions showed a large, significant effect (Hedges G = -1.20; 95% CI = -2.28, -0.13) and mindfulness interventions showed moderate, significant effects (Hedges G = -0.53; 95% CI = -0.78, -0.27) on decreasing depressive symptoms. Meanwhile, mindfulness interventions showed a large, significant effect (Hedges G = -1.06; 95% CI = -1.98, -0.15) and biofeedback interventions also showed a large, significant effect (Hedges G = -0.99; 95% CI = -1.33, -0.64) on decreasing anxiety symptoms. Conclusion: Non-pharmacological interventions such as psychological, mindfulness, and biofeedback programs could be effective in alleviating depressive and anxiety symptoms in order to improve mental health among nursing students.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate correlation of cohesion in mentor-mentee relationship, interpersonal ability, and cadet life satisfaction in Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy. Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were collected from 316 Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy cadets, using a self-reported questionnaire composed of items about general characteristics, cohesion in mentor-mentee relationship, interpersonal ability, and cadet life satisfaction. Results: The average of cohesion in mentor-mentee relationship, interpersonal ability and cadet life satisfaction was 4.11±0.51, 3.43±0.52 and 3.74±0.47 out of 5. Cohesion in mentor-mentee relationship was positively correlated with both interpersonal ability (r=.25, p<.001), and cadet life satisfaction (r=53, p<.001). In addition, there was significantly positive correlation between interpersonal ability and cadet life satisfaction (r=.49, p<.001). Conclusion: Cohesion in mentor-mentee relationship and interpersonal ability showed statistically significant positive correlations with cadet life satisfaction. Therefore, it will be necessary to do study for program development to improve the cohesion in mentor-mentee relationship and interpersonal ability in order to enhance cadet life satisfaction.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare patient safety knowledge, attitude, and skills between the Republic of Korea and Thailand nursing officers. Methods: Data were collected from 104 Korean nursing officers and 106 Thai nursing officers using structured questionnaires, patient safety knowledge, attitude and skills. Results: The proportion of men in Korean nursing officers were higher than that of Thai nursing officers, and Thai nursing officers had longer work experience than Koreans. The ROK nursing officer's patient safety knowledge score was significantly higher than Thai's (t=5.38, p<.001). However there was no difference between them in patient safety attitude and skills scores. Both countries had no difference in patient safety knowledge, attitude, and skills according to general characteristics. Conclusion: Nursing officers of the two countries had similar levels of patient safety knowledge, attitudes, and skills. However, in order to understand the gaps in patient safety culture, policy, and education programs between them, the two parties need to exchange information and benchmark with each other to strengthen their nurses' competence in patient care.