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Item Restricted THE READINESS OF THE POISON CENTER IN THE AL-JAWF REGION IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA TO RECEIVE POISONING AND EMERGENCY CASES.(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) AlSirhani, Razan; Battah, AbdelkadePoison Control Centers (PCCs) provide 24/7 expert consultation for toxic exposures to healthcare professionals and the public. Only 47% of WHO Member States have established poison centers, with significant gaps in developing regions. Despite critical funding challenges, PCCs provide exceptional value by preventing emergency department visits and serving multiple roles including exposure data collection, hazard identification, and public health protection. A cross-sectional mixed-methods study assessed the readiness of Al-Jawf Region Poison Control Center in Saudi Arabia across seven factors including infrastructure capacity, staffing, emergency protocols, resource availability, and inter-agency collaboration. Using purposive sampling, 40 healthcare workers (toxicologists, pharmacists, nurses, and paramedics) completed standardized questionnaires through structured interviews and electronic surveys. Significant readiness gaps were identified across all assessed areas. Only 7.5% of participants reported full emergency preparedness for 24-hour responses with adequate surge capacity. Resource availability showed mixed results: 70% had partial access to toxicology databases and antidotes, but only 10% were fully prepared for patient outcome monitoring. Human resource challenges were prevalent, with 87.5% citing insufficient staffing. While Al-Jawf Region Poison Control Center demonstrates basic capabilities, substantial readiness gaps limit effective toxicological emergency response. Systematic improvements in infrastructure, workforce training, protocol standardization, and sustainable funding are urgently needed to achieve international best practices and support Saudi Arabia's healthcare transformation goals.11 0Item Restricted THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN QUALITY OF WORK LIFE AND HEALTH BEHAVIOUR AMONG NURSES IN HOSPITALS OF SAUDI ARABIA(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Enezi, Anwar Saud; Afaneh, TareqThis study examined the association between Quality of Work Life (QWL) and Health Behaviors (HBs) among nurses working in hospitals in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Border Region. A descriptive, cross-sectional correlational design was used with a sample of 170 registered nurses. Data were collected using the Quality of Nursing Work Life (QNWL) Scale and the Health Behavior Inventory (HBI). Results revealed a good level of QWL (M=188.97, SD=7.48) and HBs (M=43.85, SD=6.28), with a significant association between them (r=-.623, p<.001). The findings highlight the need for workplace wellness programs addressing workload, shift design, and institutional support to promote nurses’ health and retention.23 0Item Restricted “Nurses' Autonomy and Problem-Solving Skills as Predictors of Professional Quality of Life among Nurses in Saudi Arabia”(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Alrwaili, Abdullah; Khalifeh, AnasNurses' Autonomy and Problem-Solving Skills as Predictors of Professional Quality of Life among Nurses in Saudi Arabia By: Abdullah Rwaili Supervisor: Dr. Anas Khalifeh Background: Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL), encompassing compassion satisfaction (CS), burnout (BO), and secondary traumatic stress (STS), is vital to nurse well-being and patient care. In Saudi Arabia, centralized decision-making structures and limited training opportunities may restrict nurses' autonomy and problem-solving skills, which are essential for maintaining optimal ProQOL. Despite increasing interest in occupational well-being, studies integrating these variables remain scarce in this regional context. Aim: To examine the relationship between nurses’ autonomy, problem-solving skills, and ProQOL, and to identify significant predictors of ProQOL among registered nurses in Saudi Arabian hospitals. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was employed. A total of 173 registered nurses from three governmental hospitals in northern Saudi Arabia completed validated tools: the Dempster Practice Behaviors Scale (DPBS), Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI), and Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results: Participants reported moderate autonomy (M = 89.18, SD = 7.60), moderate problem-solving ability (M = 107.41, SD = 10.87), and moderate levels across all ProQOL subscales — CS (M = 29.53), BO (M = 30.30), and STS (M = 30.43). PSI total score significantly predicted CS (β = .388, p < .001), and both autonomy (β = .316, p < .001) and PSI (β = –.174, p = .017) significantly predicted STS. No predictors were identified for BO. Evening shift and female nurses reported significantly higher STS (p < .05). Conclusion: Problem-solving skills are key to enhancing ProQOL, especially compassion satisfaction and STS mitigation. Organizational strategies must balance autonomy with adequate emotional and structural support.2 0Item Restricted THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FACIAL EMOTION RECOGNITION ABILITY AND SAUDI NURSES' PROFESSIONAL SELF-CONCEPT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Alruwaili, Ishraq Khurais Dhafi; Alsaqer, KhitamBackground: Facial emotion recognition (FER) is a crucial component of emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness in healthcare. Professional self-concept (PSC), representing a nurses' perception of their professional identity and competence, significantly impacts job satisfaction, resilience, and leadership behavior. Aim: To examine the relationship between facial emotion recognition ability and professional self-concept among Saudi nurses. XII Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in two governmental hospitals in Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia. A convenience sample of 177 nurse completed an online questionnaire. FER ability was measured using the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET), and PSC was assessed using the Nurses' Self-Concept Questionnaire (NSCQ). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and Simple linear regression analysis. Results: The results of the study showed a relatively high level of facial emotion recognition ability with a total score of (24.43). The level of professional self- concept among nurse was moderate and tended to increase with a total score of (192.59). The results showed a positive and statistically significant relationship between facial emotion recognition ability and nurse professional self-concept at a statistical significance level of 0.001. Finally, results of the study showed that facial emotion recognition ability is the only predictor of nurses’ awareness of Professional Self-Concept at the statistical significance level (0.001). The analysis shows that among the factors studied, only gender and facial emotion recognition ability were significant predictors of professional self-concept for Saudi nurses. XIII Conclusion: The study revealed a significant positive relationship between facial emotion recognition ability and professional self-concept among nurses in government hospitals in northern Saudi Arabia. Facial emotion recognition emerged as the strongest predictor of professional self-concept. Keywords: Facial emotion recognition, Self-concept, Nurses, Emotion, Saudi Arabia15 0Item Restricted THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED WORKPLACE GOSSIP AND COGNITIVE DISSONANCE AMONG NURSES IN SAUDI ARABIA(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Alruwaili, Latifah Munayzil Hurayth; Afaneh, TareqWorkplace gossip is a common psychosocial stressor in nursing that can undermine professional ethics, teamwork, and emotional well-being. In hierarchical and multicultural environments such as Saudi governmental hospitals, gossip may trigger cognitive dissonance, a psychological conflict between values and social interactions. This study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived workplace gossip and cognitive dissonance among nurses in northern Saudi Arabia. A descriptive cross-sectional correlational design was conducted with 167 Saudi nurses using convenience sampling. Data were collected through an online self-administered survey including the Workplace Gossip Scale (WGS), the Cognitive Dissonance Scale (CDS), and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses were performed using SPSS v26. Results showed moderate to high levels of both gossip and cognitive dissonance. Significant positive correlations were found, with workplace gossip predicting 23.2% of the variance in cognitive dissonance. The findings suggest that addressing gossip through ethical leadership, open communication, and resilience training is essential to support nurse well-being and improve healthcare quality.36 0Item Restricted The Moderating Role of Organizational Environment Effectiveness on the Relationship Between Saudi Arabian Nurse Managers' Delegation Abilities and Leadership Practices(Zarqa University, 2025-05) Faranti, Amani Mohammed Omer; Alhusban, Raya YousefBackground: Effective leadership and delegation are critical competencies for nurse managers, particularly in healthcare systems characterized by hierarchical structures and resource limitations. In Saudi Arabia, limited evidence exists on how organizational environment factors influence the relationship between nurse managers’ delegation abilities and leadership practices. Aim: This study aims to examine the moderating role of organizational environment effectiveness on the relationship between delegation abilities and leadership practices among nurse managers in Saudi Arabian governmental hospitals. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with a convenience sample of 183 nurse managers from three governmental hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using three validated instruments: the Delegation of Authority Scale (DoAS), the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), and the Organizational Environment Assessment (OEA). Descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression, and moderation analysis were performed using SPSS version 26. Results: The mean delegation score was low (M = 1.74, SD = 0.18), with 78.7% of participants classified in the low delegation category. Leadership practices were moderate (M = 127.98, SD = 12.55), with “Modeling the Way” scoring highest (M = 40.23, SD = 5.08). Organizational environment effectiveness was perceived as poor (M = 10.54, SD = 2.13). Moderation analysis revealed that the organizational environment significantly influenced the delegation–leadership relationship (interaction term B = -1.170, p = 0.006), weakening the effect of delegation in unsupportive settings. The number of units managed negatively predicted leadership (B = -1.965, p = 0.040). Conclusion: Organizational environment plays a critical moderating role in the effectiveness of delegation on leadership practices. Targeted interventions to enhance organizational support, resource availability, and manageable workloads are essential to foster effective nursing leadership.6 0Item Restricted Assessing Telehealth Readiness and Contributing Factors Among Nurses and Nurse Managers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study(Alzarqa University, 2025) Alanazi, Wael Faleh; Alhusban, RayaAbstract Background: Telehealth is increasingly essential in modern healthcare, improving access and quality, particularly in rural regions like Aljouf, kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Therefore, understanding the factors influencing telehealth readiness is crucial for its successful implementation. Aim: This study aims to assess telehealth readiness among nurses and managers at Aljouf Hospitals, KSA and identify key predictors that influence telehealth readiness. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 153 nurses and managers from Aljouf Hospitals. Data were collected using the Telehealth Readiness Assessment Tool (TRAT). Results: A total of 163 nurses and managers participated. The mean total telehealth readiness score was 4.17 (SD = 0.90), indicating a high level of overall readiness. Among the subscales, structural readiness scored the highest (M = 4.20, xv SD = 0.90), followed by engagement (M = 4.19, SD = 0.95) and core readiness (M = 4.10, SD = 0.99).. Readiness scores significantly differed by variables including marital status, education, telehealth training, usage frequency, and organizational support (p < .05). Correlation analysis revealed strong positive relationships among readiness subscales with age. Multiple regression identified age, experience, and income as significant predictors of telehealth readiness (p < .05), explaining up to 93.5% of the variance in total readiness. Conclusion: The findings reveal a high level of telehealth readiness among nurses and managers in Aljouf hospitals, with structural factors and engagement emerging as key strengths. Organizational support, individual experience, and prior training significantly influenced readiness. These insights highlight the importance of targeted training, supportive infrastructure, and policy alignment to optimize telehealth implementation in similar healthcare settings. Keywords: Telehealth readiness, nurses, managers, Saudi Arabia, healthcare technology, cross-sectional study, predictors.43 0Item Restricted The Impact of Work Values and Communication Competence on Presenteeism of Al-Jawf Nurses(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Alazmi, Raed; Rayan, AhmedBackground: Presenteeism is a critical issue in healthcare, particularly among nurses who are responsible for providing quality care under challenging conditions. Work values and communication competence play significant roles in shaping nurse behavior and performance, with strong work values linked to job satisfaction and professionalism, while communication competence ensures efficient collaboration and patient care. However, the interplay between these variables and their collective impact on presenteeism in nursing remains underexplored, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context. Aim: This study aims to explore the impact of work values and communication competence on presenteeism among nurses in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia. The study investigates if these variables could predict of presenteeism. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational design was employed to examine the relationships between work values, communication competence, XVI presenteeism, among nurses working in three major healthcare facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A sample of 152 full-time registered nurses was recruited using a convenience sampling method. Data as collected through validated instruments, including the Work Values and Attitude Scale, the Communication Competence Scale (CCS), and the Presenteeism Scale in Nursing. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, t-tests, and multivariate regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results A total of 152 nurses participated in the study. The mean scores for work values, communication competence, and presenteeism were 62.3 (SD = 7.78), 114.6 (SD = 8.17), and 40.6 (SD = 13.9), respectively. Communication competence showed a strong inverse correlation with presenteeism across all domains (r = -0.49 to -0.51, p < 0.001). Longer work hours were unexpectedly associated with lower presenteeism scores (r = -0.25, p = 0.002), while higher income predicted lower physical presenteeism (r = -0.19, p = 0.021). Nurses living in rural areas and Saudi nationals reported significantly higher presenteeism compared to their counterparts (p = 0.035 and p = 0.048, respectively). Hierarchical regression confirmed communication competence as the strongest independent negative predictor of presenteeism (β = -0.45, p < 0.001), followed by nationality (β = 7.17, p = 0.012). Conclusion XVII Communication competence emerged as a key protective factor against presenteeism among nurses, highlighting its critical role in maintaining workforce effectiveness and patient care quality. The findings also underscore the influence of sociodemographic factors, such as nationality and place of residence, on presenteeism levels. Targeted interventions to enhance communication skills and address contextual challenges, particularly in rural and culturally diverse settings, may help reduce presenteeism and improve healthcare delivery. Keywords: work values, communication competence, presenteeism, Saudi Arabia8 0Item Restricted Nurses' Autonomy and Problem-Solving Skills as Predictors of Professional Quality of Life among Nurses in Saudi Arabia(Saudi Digital Library, 2025-05-21) Rwaili, Abdullah; Khalifeh, AnasAbstract Background: Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL), encompassing compassion satisfaction (CS), burnout (BO), and secondary traumatic stress (STS), is vital to nurse well-being and patient care. In Saudi Arabia, centralized decision-making structures and limited training opportunities may restrict nurses' autonomy and problem-solving skills, which are essential for maintaining optimal ProQOL. Despite increasing interest in occupational well-being, studies integrating these variables remain scarce in this regional context. Aim: The study aims to examine the relationship between nurses’ autonomy, problem-solving skills, and ProQOL, and to identify significant predictors of ProQOL among registered nurses in Saudi Arabian hospitals. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was employed. A total of 173 registered nurses from three governmental hospitals in northern Saudi Arabia completed validated tools: the Dempster Practice Behaviors Scale (DPBS), Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI), and Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results: Participants reported moderate autonomy (M = 89.18, SD = 7.60), moderate problem-solving ability (M = 107.41, SD = 10.87), and moderate levels across all ProQOL subscales—CS (M = 29.53), BO (M = 30.30), and STS (M = 30.43). PSI total score significantly predicted CS (β = .388, p < .001), and both autonomy (β = .316, p < .001) and PSI (β = –.174, p = .017) significantly predicted STS. No predictors were identified for BO. Evening shift and female nurses reported significantly higher STS (p < .05). Conclusion: Problem-solving skills are key to enhancing ProQOL, especially compassion satisfaction and STS mitigation. Organizational strategies must balance autonomy with adequate emotional and structural support.3 0Item Restricted Predictors of Cybersecurity Knowledge, Attitude, and Behaviours among Nurses in Saudi Arabia(Saudi Digital Library, 2025-05-21) Alanazi, Abdulhamid Khalifah; Khalifeh, AnasBackground: Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical in healthcare, as nurses frequently access sensitive patient data through electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital platforms. Despite this, gaps in nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) regarding cybersecurity pose risks to data security, especially in Saudi Arabia, where healthcare digitization is expanding rapidly. Research in this area remains limited. Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the predictors of cybersecurity knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among nurses in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study was conducted in three hospitals in northern Saudi Arabia: King Khalid Hospital, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Hospital, and Qurayyat General Hospital. A total of 190 nurses were selected using a convenient sampling method, and then they were surveyed using the Human Aspects of Information Security Questionnaire (HAIS-Q) to assess their cybersecurity knowledge, attitude, and behavior (KAB). Sociodemographic, work-related, and organizational variables were analyzed using multiple regression to identify significant predictors of cybersecurity KAB. Results: Overall, 190 nurses participated in the study, with a mean age of 30.69 years (SD = 7.96). The results showed moderate levels of cybersecurity knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among nurses in Saudi Arabian hospitals. The highest-scoring domain was mobile device usage, while password management scored the lowest. Significant differences in cybersecurity knowledge were found based on educational level (F = 3.626, p = .029) and monthly income (F = 3.196, p = .043), with nurses holding master’s or doctoral degrees and those earning higher salaries showing better knowledge scores. A statistically significant difference in knowledge scores was also observed based on the clarity of cybersecurity policies (F = 3.179, p = .044). No significant differences were found in attitudes or behaviors based on these variables (p > .05). Cybersecurity knowledge was strongly and positively correlated with both attitude and behavior (p < .001). Similarly, cybersecurity attitude was positively associated with behavior (p < .001). No significant correlations were found between the main variables and demographic factors such as age or years of experience. Cybersecurity attitude (β = .696, p < .001) and behavior (β = .231, p < .001) were significant predictors of cybersecurity knowledge. In turn, cybersecurity knowledge (β = .605, p < .001) and behavior (β = .358, p < .001) significantly predicted attitude. Finally, cybersecurity knowledge (β = .333, p < .001) and attitude (β = .571, p < .001) significantly predicted behavior. Conclusion: The study highlights moderate cybersecurity KAB among nurses, influenced by education, policy clarity, and work-related factors. Strong correlations exist between knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, emphasizing the need for targeted training and institutional cybersecurity reinforcement