Nursing is a stressful occupation, which can often lead to compassion fatigue (CF) and turnover intention (TI). When their basic psychological needs (BPN) of competence, relatedness, and autonomy are not met, registered nurses (RNs) may develop a higher propensity to experience CF and TI. Amid projected nursing shortages, the loss of these health care providers may threaten the quality of patient care. Although there is research on BPN and their relationship with well-being and functioning, research is lacking on the relationship between BPN satisfaction, CF and TI among RNs. Researchers have also not examined whether RNs' BPN satisfaction moderates the relationship between CF and TI. To examine these relationships, a quantitative study based on self-determination theory was conducted. A convenience sample of 99 RNs from a nursing association in southern Arizona completed 3 online instruments: Basic Need Satisfaction at Work Scale, Turnover Intention Scale, and Professional Quality of Life Scale Version 5. Linear, correlational, multiple, and step-wise regression analyses were used for testing the study's four hypotheses. Results showed that the BPN of autonomy and competence were related to CF, and all three BPN were related to TI. Additional analysis showed that CF and TI were only marginally related. Results from multiple regression analysis revealed that only 2 predictors, competence and autonomy, significantly predicted TI. Social change implications include the potential to recognize the significance of meeting RNs' BPN, and a consequent reduction of both CF and TI, thus potentially contributing to improved patient care as well as increased productivity and morale.

This research presents data gathered through a needs assessment regarding approved supervision in Utah. A sample of ISO therapists in Utah gave descriptive facts about the current need for supervision in Utah as well as the number of therapists that are willing to provide supervision. Additionally, therapists that are not currently approved supervisors indicated whether or not they would be willing to become approved supervisors, what would make the designation more appealing, and what would impede them from becoming an approved supervisor. Therapists in agencies also gave information regarding how agencies currently view marriage and family therapy interns and their willingness to support approved supervision in Utah. Finally, therapists were given an opportunity to express their opinions in two open-ended questions. The findings indicate that there is an abundance of supervisors willing to provide supervision and many therapists are willing to become supervisors. The study also shows that many therapists are reluctant to become approved supervisors because of the time and cost that are associated with the current supervision process.

The technologist needs and training requirements were determined from a selected cross-section of Utah industrial firms. The larger industries were significantly more aware of the training requirements and capabilities of four-year technologists than were the smaller firms. A significant difference was found regarding general and specialized training required by each firm. Thirteen of the 16 responding firms indicated specialized training as being most important. The 10 areas of technical training rated most critical in their order of importance were: electronics I, technical writing I, electricity, English, mathematics (calculus and above) I, machine shop I, manufacturing processes, physics, and metallurgy and design. There was no significant difference found between the wages offered by selected Utah industrial firms and the national average of comparable occupations.

Cognitive responses to identity crisis can influence inner harmony, behavior, and decision making while negatively affecting interpersonal relationships. The emotions associated with identity crisis establish the conditions that lead to various forms of conflict. Identity-related conflicts are often intractable and characterized by high levels of stalemates, counterproductive responses, posturing, or one-sided resolution expectations. Furthermore, the onset of dual conflicts brought about by competing internal and external demands has a deleterious impact on conflict strategies and resolution attempts. The purpose of this study was to explored the relationship between the pursuit of the ideal self and intrapersonal conflict as a means to further the understanding of the role identity in conflict. The researcher utilized a mixed-method approach to determine associations between variables. During the quantitative phase of the study, a Pearson’s bivariate correlation was used to establish statistical significance. Research results reveal a strong significant negative correlation between the pursuit of the Ideal Self. A Transcendental Phenomenological inquiry was conducted to explore the essence of the participant’s experience. Participants described the phenomenon as an unachievable, continuous, and emotional maturation process that fosters reflection, restraint, and inner peace. Additionally, the qualitative phase of the study revealed a connection between the pursuit of the ideal-self and an individual’s conflict management style.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected everyone in the world, however the phenomenon of growth following intense suffering has been well-documented over the past few decades (e.g., Tedeschi et al., 2018). Less research has been able to explain why some experience growth from trauma while others do not. Drawing from Joseph and Linley’s (2005) Organismic Valuing Theory model of posttraumatic growth, we examined the role of the basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness (during the onset of the pandemic and currently) in fostering posttraumatic growth. Participants (N = 289) completed an online survey assessing the impact of the pandemic, basic psychological needs, and posttraumatic growth. We hypothesized that participants with greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs during the onset of the pandemic and currently would report greater posttraumatic growth. We found that current satisfaction of psychological needs significantly predicted posttraumatic growth (β = .42, p < .001) whereas satisfaction of psychological needs at onset did not. Secondary analyses of the impact of each need (current and at onset) on posttraumatic growth revealed that current autonomy support significantly predicted posttraumatic growth above and beyond the other needs across both time points (β = .29, p < .001). Interpretations of these results are discussed, and implications and limitations of the study are addressed. / Graduate / 2023-12-31

The purpose of this research was to gather the preferences of flight attendants for garment characteristics of the ideal flight attendant uniform, then translate those garment characteristics to design criteria. Using uniform silhouette, interior design lines and fabric characteristics as dependent variables, garment characteristics of clothing length and shape, sleeve length and shape, neckline, collar, pocket style, pocket placement, closing type, closing location, waist style, fabric care, color, type, stretch, weight, hand, surface and fabric design were selected as independent variables. The objectives of the study were to determine 1) the flight attendant preferences for an ideal uniform and 2) if a relationship existed between flight attendant age and garment characteristics and between flight attendant years of service and garment characteristics. A questionnaire was developed and tested as the instrument to be used to gather the wearer preferences and garment characteristics. The development of the questionnaire evolved through a series of pretests. Changes were made based on the reader comprehension of questions, terminology, illustrations and instructions. The data were analyzed using frequency counts, cross-tabulations and independent sample chi-square test. The data were gathered in the crew lounge of a major southeast airline. The sample consisted of 218 actively employed, Caucasian and non-Caucasian female flight attendants between the ages of 25 to 51 with 1 to 36 years of service. The findings indicated this group of flight attendants preferred three garments; shirt, slacks and cardigan sweater as uniform clothing, and no relationships existed between flight attendant age or flight attendant years of service and preferred garment characteristics. / Master of Science

Bakgrund: Andliga behov är ett begrepp som delvis går in i existentiella och religiösa behov men kan också stå utanför dessa. Inom palliativ vård ska patientens andliga behov tillgodoses men andlighet uppfattas av många sjuksköterskor som svårt att samtala om. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att belysa patienters upplevelse av andliga behov då de befinner sig i ett palliativt skede. Metod: Studien genomfördes som en kvalitativ litteraturöversikt med induktiv ansats. Artiklar söktes i databaserna CINAHL, PubMed och PsycINFO, samt manuellt vilket resulterade i att 15 artiklar kunde inkluderas. Artiklarna kvalitetsbedömdes utifrån Sophiahemmet Högskolas modifierade bedömningsunderlag och analyserades med tematisk analys enligt Bettany-Saltikov och McSherry. Resultat: Resultaten kom att dela in andliga behov i fyra teman: relationer; religion; livsmening; och transcendens. Goda och kärleksfulla relationer var betydelsefulla. Att känna närhet och omtanke från de närstående var ett andligt behov. Många upplevde det andliga behovet av att få bli förlåtna och få försonade relationer innan de dog. Religion kunde upplevas som en relation med Gud men för en del kunde den livshotande sjukdomen leda till känslor av övergivenhet och skuld vilket var ett andligt lidande. Att hitta en livsmening och att få tala med någon om detta var för många ett andligt behov. Ett annat andligt behov var att tro på en högre makt, transcendens och detta behöver inte vara kopplat till någon religion. Konklusion: Studien visade de individuella skillnaderna av andliga behov som patienter i palliativt skede kan uppleva. Dessa behov bör uppmärksammas och tillgodoses av vårdpersonal som vårdar patienter i ett palliativt skede. I detta kan specialistsjuksköterskan bidra med sin kompetens. / Background: Spiritual need is a term that is partly the same as existential and religious needs, but spiritual needs may also be something outside of these. Within palliative care, the patient's needs are to be met, but nurses find spiritual needs difficult to talk about. Aim: The aim of the study was to illustrate the spiritual needs of the patient at a palliative phase Method: This study was conducted as a literature review with an inductive approach. Articles were searched for in the databases CINAHL, PubMed and PsycINFO, and manual search. This resulted in 15 articles. The articles were then quality controlled according to Sophiahemmet Högskolas modified assessment basis. The writers used Bettany-Saltikov and McSherrys method for thematic analysis to analyse their findings. Results: The results came to divide spiritual needs into four themes, relations, religion, life purpose and transcendence. Loving and healthy relationships were important. To feel closeness and compassion from the near ones was a spiritual need. The experience of religion could be like having a relationship with God, but for some, the life-threatening disease could lead to feelings of abandonment and guilt which created a spiritual suffering. To find purpose in life, and be able to speak with someone about this, was for many a spiritual need. Another spiritual need was the belief of a higher power, transcendence that was not necessarily related to religion. Conclusion: Spiritual needs are described as something individual. Those needs could occur within the patient at a palliative phase, and needs to be discovered and met. For that, healthcare has a responsibility, and the specialist nurse could contribute with competence.

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Background Spirituality is within into every person even though the spiritual experience is always individual. Well-being and happiness are related to the amount of spirituality influencingone’s life. Patients spiritual distress and needs often emerge from their experience of suffering. Acknowledging patients’ spirituality needs, and possessing skills to meet suchneeds, are crucial to provide holistic care; unmet spiritual needs can could increase patient ́s suffering. Spiritual care is included in registered nurses’ responsibility, althoughthe focus and involvement of spiritual care, depends on their personal experiences. Aim The aim was to examine registered nurses’ experiences of meeting patients’ spiritual needsin a hospital setting in Peru. Method A qualitative design was performed with semi-structured interviews. Nine registered nurses were interviewed, the collected data was analysed with a qualitative content analysis. Findings Three categories were found in the analysis; Recognition of professional responsibilities in providing spiritual care, Integrating spiritual care into clinical practice and Impact of spiritual care. The findings show how holding a holistic view impacted the delivery of spiritual care. Conclusion It is difficult to use specific strategies to meet spiritual needs since needs areindividual. Meeting spiritual needs must always be done with respect for the patients’ waysof expressing their spirituality. Being available and listening are important elements ofmeeting patients’ spiritual needs. Spiritual care is recognised as an inseparable part ofholistic care and the involvement of spiritual care is essential for patients healing.

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