Background: In order to avoid high rates of COVID-19 infection, one of the main tasks that must be performed is to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) about the virus. In this sense, Health Education is an essential tool for dealing with the virus. The aim of health education is to educate individuals through educational, motivational, skill development, and awareness techniques, and an understanding of the main needs of KAP is essential for this. Many KAP studies were published during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the aim of the present study was to analyze these publications through a bibliometric study.Methods: A bibliometric analysis of the publications on KAP and COVID-19 was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection database. The RStudio Bibliometrix and VOSviewer packages were utilized to analyze the scientific production, authors, citations, countries, publishers, journals, research areas, and keywords.Results: Of the 1,129 articles published, 777 were included in the study. The year with the most publications and citations was 2021. Three authors were underlined (all from Ethiopia), due to the number of articles published, the number of citations, and the collaboration networks established. As for the countries, most of the publications came from Saudi Arabia, while China obtained the most citations. PLOS One and Frontiers in Public Health published the most articles on the subject. The most frequent keywords were knowledge, attitudes, practices, and COVID-19. At the same time, others were identified based on the population group analyzed.Conclusion: This is the first bibliometric study on KAP and COVID-19. The significant number of publications identified on KAP and its relationship to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the span of only 3 years, indicates the increased interest in this area. The study provides relevant information to researchers who are approaching this subject for the first time. It is a useful tool that can stimulate new studies and collaborations between researchers from different countries, areas and approaches. At the methodological level, a step-by-step guide is provided for future authors who wish to perform a bibliometric analysis.

Background: Parents in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) face stress, anxiety and isolation, which affect their mental health and involvement in the care of their infants. Aim: To analyse, summarise and compare the most recent scientific evidence on interventions in NICU aimed at parents in order to improve their emotional state. Study Design: A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley methodology and the PRISMA‐ScR list. Methodological quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) for Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs), cohort and qualitative studies and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) for quasi‐experimental studies. PubMed, CINAHL Plus and Scopus (2022–2024) were searched for studies according to predefined criteria. Results: A total of 27 studies were selected, the majority of which were RCTs, quasi‐experimental and qualitative. It was shown that low‐complexity family‐centred interventions, alternative therapies and communication and training strategies for parents are effective in improving emotional health and family well‐being, increasing parental self‐efficacy, strengthening family cohesion and facilitating adaptation to NICU. Conclusions: During hospitalisation in NICU, it is essential to address the emotional health of the family. It is key to apply individualised interventions that integrate psychological support, care education and effective communication. Involving all family members strengthens their emotional well‐being and improves their ability to cope. Relevance to Clinical Practice: Interventions to improve neonatal health are highlighted, focusing on humanised care, family involvement and communication. Nursing, with its holistic approach, is key, so managers should promote strategies that strengthen the emotional health of families and the quality of care in the NICU.

Introduction. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a need to promote the most adequate behaviors. It is essential to know what aspects were implemented and what needs to be re-enforced. Objectives. (a) To identify the knowledge and behaviors related with preventive measures, lifestyle habits, sources of information, vaccination, and emotions generated and coping strategies and (b) to explore the personal experiences with respect to the knowledge, attitudes, and practices when facing COVID-19. Design. A convergent mixed method design. Setting and Participants. This study was conducted in the Segrià region (Catalonia, Spain) during the months of January and February 2022, with individuals 18years old or older. Methods. Based on variables proposed by the WHO and a bibliographic review, an ad hoc electronic survey was utilized for the quantitative part, analyzed through frequency distribution or central tendency and dispersion measurements. For the qualitative part, two focus groups were analyzed through content analysis. Results. The participants (n QUAN=1,559; n QUAL=19) were aware about and applied the prevention measures, but when delving into it, deficiencies were detected especially when referring to hand-washing; lifestyles remained healthy; the population trusted the information from professionals (78.8), but excess of information led to saturation; protection (75.3) and herd immunity (47.2) were recognized with vaccination; and the psychological impact (69.5) was buffered with the activation of positive coping measures (99.1), although it was maintained in more than half of them. Conclusions. This study showed that prevention measures must be re-enforced, especially hand-washing. Another revealing aspect was psychological impact, which, although coping measures were utilized, was maintained for another two years in most of them. This evidences the need for an intervention centered on this to guarantee the mental health of the population. Implications for Nursing Management. The detection of the current needs of the population provides the information necessary for the design of an adapted intervention and for promoting health education programs to address COVID-19 or other future health situations.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming nursing education and clinical practice. Understanding students' perceptions is essential for designing effective and equitable AI-enhanced learning strategies. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) offers a robust model for examining factors that shape acceptance and use. To integrate qualitative evidence on nursing students' perceptions of incorporating AI into academic education, using the UTAUT2 model to interpret constructs influencing acceptance and use. A qualitative deductive meta-synthesis was conducted following Dixon-Woods' framework. A systematic search (October 2024-July 2025) in PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science identified qualitative studies and qualitative findings from mixed-method research published between 2020 and 2025. Methodological quality was appraised using ENTREQ guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute's Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument (QARI). Data were thematically synthesized according to UTAUT2 constructs. Nursing students perceive AI as a tool to enhance learning and efficiency (performance expectancy) yet concerns about the complexity and digital competencies persist (effort expectancy). Faculty support and institutional context emerge as key factors in promoting acceptance (social influence and facilitating conditions). Intention to use relates to interest and prior experience (hedonic motivation). Cost remains a barrier (price value), while accumulated experience strengthens adoption (habit). AI represents a valuable resource in nursing education, offering opportunities for personalized learning, improved access to information, and enhanced competency development. Effective integration requires addressing technical, ethical, equity-related, and training barriers. Importantly, AI should complement, rather than replace, the human dimension of nursing education.

Background: Dehydration and low fluid intake cause the most prevalent electrolyte imbalance in older adults and increase their morbi-mortality. Objective: To analyse the scientific production on dehydration in older adults. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was performed using the Web of Science Core Collection database. The data were analysed using two software programs, the Bibliometric package for RStudio version 4.2.2, and VOSviewer 1.6.18 for the analysis of the scientific production, authors, citations, countries and collaborations, journals, research areas, and keywords. Results: A total of 205 articles were selected. An increase in the number of publications has been observed since 2012, with 2021 being the most productive year. With respect to scientific production, although the USA had the most publications, the two most prolific authors were affiliated with an institution located in the UK, with this country having the most collaborations with other countries in the development of the subject matter. The co-occurrence analysis indicated that the words with the highest occurrence were dehydration (n = 103), hydration (n = 39), prevalence (n = 30), mortality (n = 29), and thirst (n = 29). Conclusions: This is the first bibliometric analysis that shows the publication trends on dehydration in older adults. Although the number of publications is limited, they have increased in number in the last few years. The research trends are centred on the prevalence of dehydration and its related factors. More studies are needed that are centred on interventions to correct the problem, to help fight against the electrolyte imbalances that occur, and to reduce the morbi-mortality associated with this condition.

Background: Low-intake dehydration is frequent among institutionalised older adults and is associated with high morbidity–mortality and healthcare costs. Its prevention requires effective strategies and professional and institutional coordination. Objective: This study aims to explore the knowledge on the identification and prevention of dehydration, as well as the management of hydration by healthcare professionals and management in a nursing home. Methods: This exploratory qualitative study with a phenomenological approach convened two focus groups with 18 nurses and assistants alongside two semi-structured interviews with managers. The content analysis addressed five dimensions: knowledge; identification of dehydration; prevention of dehydration; barriers and facilitators; and actions proposed to improve hydration. Results: Participants recognised the importance of hydration but reported barriers including limited training, absence of specific protocols, and imprecise record systems. Facilitators included hydration reminders, improved accessibility to water, sensorial resources, promotion of independence, social activities, and institutional support for preventive strategies. Conclusions: These findings show that preventing and managing dehydration in nursing homes is complex and can be influenced by organisational and structural factors. The nursing team plays a central role in detecting dehydration early and implementing personalised strategies to promote fluid intake, while managerial support strengthens their effectiveness. Improving staff training, developing practical guidelines, and refining record systems may help address the identified barriers and enhance person-centred hydration management aligned with residents’ needs.