Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Perceptions of Prelicensure Nursing Students Regarding Person-Centered Dementia Care: A Descriptive Qualitative Study(University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 2027) Hashem, Thefaf; Ellis, JulieAlzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) have been identified as national and international public health concerns. Person-centered dementia care (PCDC) stands out as the gold standard approach to care for people living with dementia (PwD) across all disease stages. Despite efforts to enhance the knowledge and competency of nurses in providing PCDC, there is still work to be done. Nurses continue to adhere to task-oriented and routine approaches, citing constraints such as time limitations, lack of knowledge, heavy workloads, and various other multifactorial reasons. Additionally, the absence of a strong emphasis on PCDC in nursing education appears to be one of the contributing factors. Therefore, addressing this issue from the early stages of acquiring professional nursing knowledge is crucial to ensure that the future generation of nurses is competent in delivering the highest quality care, particularly as the population of older adults continues to grow, a population at risk of developing ADRDs. This dissertation aimed to explore the perceptions of prelicensure nursing students (PNS) regarding PCDC, using Brooker’s VIPS model as a conceptual framework. Employing a cross-sectional descriptive and qualitative design, PNSs at UWM, School of Nursing, were recruited through flyers. Data collection involved virtual semi-structured individual interviews conducted using an interview guide. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data and it yielded five main themes: Knowledge of PCDC Intervention, PCDC Negatively Viewed as an Intervention, Education, LTCFs, and Joining Dementia Care Workforce. PNSs showed more-than-expected knowledge of PCDC but expressed a need for more practical knowledge on dementia care. These findings are important for informing changes in PCDC teaching strategies and guiding educators in curriculum modifications based on student experiences.17 0Item Restricted Examining the Impact of Nursing Leadership Programmes on Quality of Patient Care in Saudi Arabia(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-11-02) Albahrani, Fatimah; King-Okoye, MichelleAim: This research investigates the impact of nursing leadership development programmes on the quality of patient care in the Saudi Arabian healthcare system. Background: Nursing leadership plays a crucial role in healthcare delivery, nurses’ employment, patient outcomes, and, ultimately, the quality of services delivered. Globally, there is a shortage of nursing professionals, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified nursing leadership as a priority area to address this challenge. However, a shortage of nursing leaders in Saudi Arabia necessitates the development of evidence-based programmes to address this issue. Nursing education and training in the country require further emphasis on leadership subjects and professional development to effectively prepare nurses for executive positions. Holding this empowerment will enhance the Saudi nursing workforce and, in turn, the quality of patient care. Methods: An ethnographic qualitative design with a purposive sampling strategy will be used to assess the impact of nursing leadership development programmes. Data will be collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews and observation. A thematic analysis method and data triangulation will be employed for data analysis, considering ethical principles and best practices in conducting the research. Conclusion: The study’s findings will have practical implications for nursing leadership in Saudi Arabia and contribute to academic research. It will give healthcare policymakers, administrators, and educators valuable insights to optimise nursing leadership development programmes. This will improve the quality of patient care in the Saudi healthcare system.36 0