2019, Vol.9, No.2

Global Health and Nursing 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 0.85

pISSN : 2233-5560 / eISSN : 2671-5554
https://journal.kci.go.kr/rins

Purpose: Based on the salutogenetic model, the purpose of this study was to identify the levels of health-related information-seeking behavior, and the level of the health locus of control (HLC), sense of coherence (SOC), and self-rated health (SRH) among Korean patients with colorectal cancer, and to identify the factors influencing SRH. Methods: Using a correlation study design, 122 patients with colorectal cancer were recruited. A self-reported questionnaire was used to assess the participants’ health-related information-seeking behavior, HLC, SOC, and SRH. Results: Most participants reported health-related information-seeking behaviors. The most frequently sought information included cancer diets, how to improve overall health, therapy methods, and carcinogenesis or metastasis. Throughout the process, participants were concerned about the quality of the information. Patients with information-seeking behaviors reported lower scores in powerful and chance HLC. SRH scores were influenced by being male, not being in a metastasis state, not having a colostomy, and higher SOC scores. Conclusion: Subjective health among patients with colorectal cancer is better if patients are male, have not had a colostomy, and have higher levels of SOC. Further studies need to explore the impact of information-seeking behavior on the health status of these patients in a longitudinal study design.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing professional self-concept of advanced practice nurses. Methods: Data were collected from 185 advanced practice nurses in B city. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and simultaneous multiple regression using SPSS/WIN 21.0 program. Results: Professional self-concept of advanced practice nurses significantly differed according to age, work place, current position, total career and satisfaction to nursing. There were significant correlations between autonomy and role conflict (r=-.24, p<.001), and professional self-concept (r=.61, p<.001). Autonomy (β=.52), work place (Hospital, β=.38/ Tertiary hospital, β=.38) and satisfaction to nursing (β=.23) were significant factors, which explained 41% of the variance in professional self-concept (F=13.53, p<.001). Conclusion: Based upon the finding, this study provides useful information that could assist in improving professional self-concept of advanced practice nurses.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the effects of walking exercise on pain, physical disability, depression, and sleep quality in older adults with low back pain. Methods: A non-equivalent control group pre-post-test design was employed to examine the effects of 8 weeks of walking exercise in older adults with low back pain (N=79). Participants were older adults aged 65 or older with low back pain, and the mean age was 75.77±5.64 years. They were assigned to the walking group (n=36) and control group (n=46) using a convenience method. Data were analysed using x2 and independent t-tests in IBM SPSS/WIN 21.0. Results: The walking group showed significant improvement in pain, disability, and depression and quality of sleep compared to the control group. Conclusion: The study’s findings indicate that walking exercise is effective for improving physical health, emotional health, and sleep quality. Walking was found to be good for health promotion in older adults with low back pain. Further studies are needed to identify additional positive effects of walking in older adults with low back pain.