Introduction: As they are satisfied with life, nurses who demonstrate spiritual intelligence and well-being at work are tremendous assets to an organisation. This study aimed to determine the mediating effect of spiritual intelligence on the well-being and life satisfaction of nurses in the context of COVID-19. Methods: This research employed a cross-sectional study design. It was conducted in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia. The participants were government hospital nurses who were chosen using a multi-stage sampling method. A total of 1121 (75% response rate) nurses participated in the study. Data gathering was conducted from July to September 2022. Results: The life satisfaction level of the participants was deemed positive. Their well-being was better (10/15), and they rated high in spiritual intelligence (90/120). Life satisfaction had a strong association with well-being (r = 0.640, p < 0.001), but a weak association with spiritual intelligence (r = 0.391, p < 0.001). In comparison, well-being had a moderate association with spiritual intelligence (r = 0.551, p < 0.001). The direct effect of well-being on spiritual intelligence was positive and significant (β = 0.7817, p < 0.0001), and that of spiritual intelligence on life satisfaction was positive and significant (β = 0.1082, p = 0.0257). The direct effect of well-being on life satisfaction was also positive and significant (β = 1.5985, p < 0.0001). Conversely, well-being had an indirect impact on life satisfaction (β = 0.0846), and this effect was significant. Overall, the impact of well-being on life satisfaction was positive and significant (β = 1.6831, p < 0.0001). Conclusion: The nurses in this study were deemed satisfied, to have better well-being, and better spiritual intelligence. Life satisfaction has a strong association with well-being but a weak one with spiritual intelligence, while well-being has a moderate association with spiritual intelligence. Overall, spiritual intelligence was found to have a mediating effect on the relationship between well-being and life satisfaction. These findings suggest that an increase in spiritual growth can serve as the foundation for people to live better and more integrated lives.

Introduction Understanding the emotional intelligence (EI) and self-esteem of Indian and Saudi nursing students is important because their future nurse-patient relationships may be influenced by factors related to their unique cultural contexts. Hence, this study sought to investigate the EI and self-esteem of nursing students in Saudi Arabia and India. Methods A descriptive-comparative research design was used to compare 660 nursing students from Saudi Arabia and India who were enrolled in the study from September 2022 to January 2023. Nursing students were recruited from University A in Riyadh and University B in Abha, Saudi Arabia, and from University C in India. Results The study found significant differences in EI scores based on year of study (p < .011), age (p < .024), residence (p < .005), and academic performance (p < .008). Students in later years, over 20 years old, from urban areas, and with good grades, had higher EI scores. Conversely, only age showed a significant difference in the self-esteem scores (p < .002). The year of study (p > .670), residence (p > .430), and academic performance (p > .526) did not significantly affect self-esteem. Finally, urban residence and good academic performance were significant predictors of EI (p < .005), while none of the demographics predicted self-esteem (p > .005). Conclusion Higher emotional intelligence among nursing students can be associated with several variables, such as being in the higher years of study, older age, residing in an urban area, and good academic performance, whereas self-esteem appears to be hardly affected by these indicators but probably influenced by other aspects that were not measured. This implies that educators in relation to self-esteem should know the relationship between emotional intelligence and nursing practice besides healthcare establishments; they need to enhance their teaching methods so that learners can have more resilient attitudes towards work, provide quality patient care, and promote a better learning environment for nurses who will become stronger professionally in the future.

Introduction: Healthcare providers’ understanding of how self-efficacy and social support affect medication adherence and depression in dialysis patients can lead to holistic interventions and improve outcomes. This study aimed to investigate how self-efficacy and social support indirectly influence the relationship between medication adherence and depressive symptoms in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing dialysis. Methods: We employed a cross-sectional observational study design with 668 CKD patients from outpatient departments (OPDs) and dialysis centers in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia. The data were collected between April and May 2024. Results: The participants had a relatively high level of self-efficacy (median = 82.00/100) and greater perception of social support (median = 75.500/84) with minimal to mild depressive symptoms (median = 15.00/63); however, 50% of participants scored ≥ 5 (out of 10) on the level of adherence to their medication regimen. Depression was prevalent, with a mean score of 5.03 on the PHQ-9 scale, and was positively correlated with nonadherence. Social support and self-efficacy were negatively correlated with depression, and both partially mediated the link between depression and non-adherence. Conclusions: This study found that, despite high social support and self-efficacy, a significant number of patients with CKD on dialysis exhibited medication non-adherence. Depression has emerged as a key factor influencing adherence, even in the presence of social support and self-efficacy. These findings suggest that depression is crucial for CKD management. Healthcare providers, owing to their frequent interactions with patients with CKD, are ideally placed to screen for depression and incorporate management strategies into patient care plans. By addressing both the biological and psychological aspects of CKD, they can empower patients to take a more active role in their treatment, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes.

Background/Objectives: This study aims to determine the level of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances in patients with chronic kidney disease, as well as the interactions between the three comorbidities, and the implications it has for health practitioners. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, following the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines, was implemented whereby 179 patients with chronic kidney disease attending a government hospital were recruited to this study. Results: Our results showed that 65.9% of the participants had the metrics of severe anxiety while 34.1 percent had moderate anxiety. Further, it was reported that more than half 51.4% of participants had poor sleep quality. The levels of depression reported by the patients were roughly 40.2% minimal depression, 29.6% mild, 21.2% moderate, and 8.9% depression that was severe. There was a significant correlation between mental health disease together with sociodemographic variables such as gender, marital status, educational status, and nationality (p < 0.05). Cut points of those aged 26–35 found younger patients experiencing higher anxiety levels (cut point (AOR = 2.792; p = 0.021)), and they also had poorer sleep quality (AOR = 0.403; p = 0.020). Conclusion: Our findings illustrate the importance of more frequent early mental health measures and strategies that help patients with chronic kidney diseases. The main study limitation was the cross-sectional design, which allows for correlational but not causal statements to be made. We address a gap in the literature with our results by noting specific demographic characteristics that are associated with poor mental health in chronic kidney disease populations and discuss practical and policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the mental well-being of chronic kidney disease patients.

Introduction: The main objective of this study was to fill the gap between the knowledge nurses have about psychosocial care and what they do about cancer patients’ needs. It also aimed to devise ways to improve nursing education for nurses who could provide enhanced psychosocial support in such areas. Methods: This qualitative study relied on 18 in-depth interviews with nurses, with a focus on the difference between their understanding of psychosocial care and its application in helping cancer patients. This involved analyzing the transcribed interviews using thematic analysis. Data were collected from February to March 2024. Results: The verbal accounts of 18 participants were analyzed. These include theme 1 “holistic approach to cancer care” with the subtheme “navigating resource constraints:” theme 2 “nurses well-being and emotional input” with the subtheme “positive impact of psychosocial care:” theme 3 “Care for patients’ well-being” with subtheme “resourcefulness and resilience in psychosocial care:” theme 4 “adapting care and building connections:” theme 5 “ideal and reality in psychosocial care” with subtheme “challenges in delivering comprehensive cancer care:” and theme 6 “empowering nurses for effective psychosocial care” with subtheme “building a strong foundation for psychosocial care.” Conclusion: From the nurses’ perspective, this study indicates a need for more inclusive cancer treatment. Therefore, in addition to physical interventions, emotions and social welfare must also be addressed. Although emotionally invested, health workers may offer assistance along psychosocial lines, thus aiding both patients and caretakers. Although individualized care with personal connections is crucial for effective services, this approach can make it difficult to ensure that all clients receive adequate psychological assistance. Hence, there has been a call to enhance the training to produce nurses who offer high-quality services. This study emphasizes a more holistic approach toward the emotional needs of patients while supporting those responsible for them in their sickness journey.

This study employed a cross-sectional approach conducted at the government hospitals in Hail, including village hospitals. The participants of this study were the 227 ED nurses as a result of convenience sampling. The researchers utilized the Google Form survey to collect the data. The data collection was conducted between August and September 2022. Results: Nurses in this study were highly competent (227/275). Clinical care competency has emerged as the highest competency (3.79 ± 0.646), followed by leadership (3.53 ± 1.053). Those who are 26–30 years old (B = 0.766; P < 0.000); 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.623–0.909) are far better than the other age groups. Furthermore, 5 years and above were competent compared to those with <5 years of experience (B = −1.135; P < 0.000; 95% CI [−1.271–0.998]). Moreover, those who have training in the ED (B = 1.127; P < 0.000; 95% CI [0.588 ± 1.666]) have better competencies than those who have no training in ED. Barriers were that the training was not in line with the ED nurses’ needs and lack of leaders’ support (92.5%). Conclusion: The ED nurses were highly competent, especially in the clinical care leadership competency. The older age group and <5 years of experience and training with ED were influential to their competency. Barriers were that the training was not in line with the needs of the ED nurses and lack of support from leaders. Study findings suggest that the measurement of competency be continuous to improve the competency of the ED nurses. Training needs assessment specifically in the ED, to be conducted periodically and offer continuous nursing education based on the identified needs of the nurses....