Current Issue
December, 2025
- Vol. 24 No. 2
- Preliminary Effects of Low Intensity Exercise on Quality of Sleep, Activity of Daily Living, and Physiological Indicators of Kidney Function in Hemodialysis Patients
Purpose: This preliminary study explored the effects of a 6-month low intensity exercise program on sleep, activity of daily living, physiological indicators in hemodialysis patients. Methods: A non-equivalent control group pre-post test design was used. Forty hemodialysis patients assigned to either the experimental group (n=20) or ......
- Development and Effectiveness of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Management Education Program for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses
Purpose: One or two sentences of background would be helpful to understand the problem. We developed and tested effectiveness of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) management for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses. Methods: This study used two-phase design: a methodological phase and a one-group ......
- Development of the Health Promotion Program for Vietnamese College Students in Korea
Background: The number of Vietnamese international students in Korea has steadily increased in recent years. These students often face multiple challenges, including language and cultural barriers, academic stress, and limited access to healthcare services, which may negatively affect their health and well-being. Despite the growing ......
- The Factors Associated with Burnout in Medical Support Staff Nurses
Purpose: This study explored the factors associated with burnout in medical support staff nurses in tertiary hospitals. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Data were collected from 150 medical support staff nurses working in five tertiary hospitals across three metropolitan cities between March 7 and 21, 2025. Data were ......
- Network Structure of Health-related Quality of Life among Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Network Analysis
Purpose: This study aimed to identify the network structure of health-related quality of life among community-dwelling older adults and to determine the items with high centrality. Methods: This study was a secondary data analysis using the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data and employed a cross-sectional ......
- Decision Tree Analysis to Identify Risk Groups for Depression and Anxiety in the Adult Population in Korea
Background: Depression and anxiety are leading public mental health concerns worldwide, contributing to increased healthcare utilization, reduced workforce productivity, heightened risk of comorbid conditions, and suicide. Early identification and intervention are critical to reduce their public health burden and enhance population-level ......
- Nursing Workforce Management and Work Experience During Emerging Infectious Diseases Crisis: A Focus Group Interview with Nurse Managers And Staff Nurses in Designated Isolation Hospitals
Background: This study explored the experiences of nurse managers and clinical nurses who worked in Korean nationally designated isolation units and infectious disease hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding their perspectives is essential for strengthening future workforce policies and organizational preparedness for ......