This study aims to evaluate the feasibility (e.g., acceptability, demand, implementation, integration, and efficacy) of an ergonomic patient handling training based on the principles of haptonomy for nursing students. We conducted a mixed-method feasibility study; quantitative and qualitative methods …

Aim To identify predictors of late academic or early career dropout, and derive a simple model for identifying nursing students and novice nurses with significant increased dropout risk. Background Dropout from nursing school and the nursing profession is of great concern for students, educators, as …

Poster presentatie op European Nursing Congress 2022 (ENC22).

Background: Little is known, whether physical workload and musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs) have an impact on the intended or actual dropout of nursing students in the later years of their degree program. Purpose: Studying the determinants of intention to leave and actual dropout from nursing education. …

Fysieke gezondheidsklachten ten gevolge van de fysieke belasting tijdens stage of werk beginnen al bij verpleegkundestudenten. Het is van belang dit al in een vroeg stadium aan te pakken. Maar welke wetenschappelijk onderbouwde interventies zijn er beschikbaar en in hoeverre zijn deze effectief? Dat …

Shortages in the nursing profession are increasing. It is, therefore, imperative to understand why novice nurses are leaving the profession. This qualitative study explores Dutch novice nurses’ motives for leaving the profession. Individual semi-structured interviews were held with seventeen former novice …

From the start of their career, nursing students and novice nurses are at risk of developing physical health problems due to high physical workload, which may lead to early exit from nursing. To provide an overview of interventions preventing physical health problems in early career, a systematic review …

BACKGROUND: The concept of osteoarthritis (OA) heterogeneity is evolving and gaining renewed interest. According to this concept, distinct subtypes of OA need to be defined that will likely require recognition in research design and different approaches to clinical management. Although seemingly plausible, …

The reasons for professional turnover among novice nurses are diverse and involve multiple factors. To prevent novice nurse turnover, various measures could be taken, such as capacity building, supervisor support and the development of a tailored personal development plan. Support from colleagues and …

Abstract Background: The shortage of nursing professionals is of growing concern. The causes of this include the demanding physical and mental workload, leading to a dropout of nurses that may start during their education. However, it is unclear to what extent nursing students already perceive a physical …