Simulation-based education has been widely adopted in nursing education; however, its application in community and public health remains underexplored. As healthcare delivery continues to shift from hospital-based to community-based settings, and with the growing shortage of clinical placements, integrating innovative simulation strategies is essential to prepare students for population-level care. This scoping review aimed to map the existing literature on the use of simulation in undergraduate community and public health nursing education, identify commonly used simulation modalities, and explore the learning outcomes associated with these approaches. A scoping review was conducted following the Arksey and O’Malley (Arksey, Int J Multiling social research methodology 8, 2005) framework. A systematic search was carried out across six electronic databases, PubMed, CINAHL, PsychINFO, MEDLINE, ERIC, and EMBASE, to identify both published and unpublished studies. Reference lists and grey literature were also screened from November 2024 to January 2025. Consistent with scoping-review methodology, formal risk-of-bias appraisal was not undertaken, but study design and reporting quality were charted descriptively. Data were extracted, charted, and summarized narratively. A total of 2,327 articles were retrieved. After screening and applying eligibility criteria, 34 studies were included for full-text review and final analysis, with a total of 3,498 community/public health students participated in simulation activities, with individual study sample sizes ranging from 16 to 519 participants. High-fidelity simulation emerged as the most frequently utilized modality in community health nursing education. Additionally, several innovative approaches, including virtual reality, standardized patients, and telehealth simulations, were identified as promising strategies to enhance student engagement and clinical preparedness. The simulation topics addressed in the reviewed studies ranged from home visits and vaccine administration to poverty simulation and disaster preparedness, reflecting the breadth of community health nursing roles. Different simulation methods were associated with improved knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and perceived readiness for community-based practice. The findings of this review highlight the growing integration of simulation in undergraduate community and public health education. While high-fidelity simulation remains predominant, the adoption of innovative strategies offers new opportunities to align educational practices with evolving public health priorities. Future research should focus on evaluating the impact of these modalities on long-term learning outcomes and practice readiness. Not applicable.

This study explores the relationship between nurses' active involvement in healthcare policy development and their intention to stay in their current roles. It aims to assess how this involvement in healthcare policy activities influences their intention to stay in their current. Employing a cross-sectional design, the study surveyed nurses across five major publicly funded teaching hospitals in Oman using an online self-administered questionnaire titled the "Involvement in Health Policy Scale." Analytical methods included descriptive statistics, bivariate correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis to identify predictors of nurses' intention to stay. Of the 1200 distributed surveys, 1017 responses were usable (85% response rate). The sample was predominantly female (87.9%), with an average age of 35 years. Nurses reported a moderate intention to stay (mean ITS = 3.13, SD = .80). Regression analysis indicated that increased involvement in health policy was a significant positive predictor of intention to stay (β = 0.09, p < .007). More experienced nurses (β = .078, p < .044) and non-Omani nationality (β = 0.213, p < .001) were also positive predictors. Conversely, being single and facing numerous barriers were negative predictors of intention to stay (β = -0.071, p < .008; β = -0.165, p < .001). The study underscores the positive impact of nurses' involvement in healthcare policy on their intention to stay in their roles. It highlights the necessity for healthcare organizations to foster environments that enhance nurse engagement in policy-making, thereby potentially improving retention rates and sustaining their workforce.

Background: Oncology nursing is recognized as a highly demanding field due to prolonged exposure to patient suffering, which can impact the professional quality of life (ProQOL) of nurses. ProQOL is considered a key indicator of job satisfaction among nurses and includes factors such as compassion satisfaction (CS), secondary traumatic stress (STS), and burnout (BO). Objective: This study aims to explore the ProQOL among oncology nurses working in Oman and the factors affecting it. Method: A cross‐sectional survey was used to collect data from oncology nurses across the main two oncology centers in Oman. The validated ProQOL (30‐items) survey, Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (10 items), and Brief Nursing Stress Scale (6 items) survey were used along with some demographic questions in the study. Regression analysis was used to investigate the predictors of ProQOL. Results: The study included 456 oncology nurses, primarily married (76.1%), expatriate (67.3%), with a bachelor’s degree (70.4%), and an average age of 33.4 years, 10 years of nursing experience, and 3.6 years in oncology. The findings showed that oncology nurses in Oman reported high levels of CS (43.16 ± 5.56), moderate levels of STS (24.13 ± 8.26), and moderate levels of BO (25 ± 4.96). Moreover, the oncology nurses in the study exhibited moderate resilience levels (27.18 ± 6.99). The study showed that resilience was a key predictor for various outcomes among oncology nurses. Higher resilience was found to strongly predict increased CS, lower levels of BO, and lower levels of STS, indicating that more resilient nurses tend to experience greater job satisfaction and lower BO and stress. Marital status, expatriate status, and years of experience also significantly impacted ProQOL: being divorced or widowed and having less experience were associated with lower ProQOL among oncology nurses in Oman. Conclusion: The study highlights resilience as a driver of CS and a key protective factor against stress and BO among oncology nurses in Oman. Strategies aimed at fostering resilience could therefore enhance the overall ProQOL, promoting better job satisfaction. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to support the well‐being of oncology nurses, which could ultimately improve the quality of oncology care.

Managing a child with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be challenging for the family. This study investigates the quality of family life in families of children with SCD in Oman, a relatively recent and diverse topic, particularly in the Middle Eastern context. Through a cross-sectional design, 103 Omani mothers of children with SCD were surveyed to explore their perceptions of FQOL and identify factors influencing it using the Beach Center FQOL scale. The research study found that mothers generally perceived FQOL as high, with the highest satisfaction in physical/material well-being and the least in emotional well-being. This research study identified significant differences in FQOL among different family structures, with nuclear families reporting higher FQOL than families of single-parent or polygamous structures. Content analysis of open-ended responses provided suggestions for improving healthcare services, providing financial aid, and advocating for special considerations. The findings highlight the necessity of interventions targeted at providing support and assistance to families with SCD, especially those in polygamous structures. Additionally, the study underscores the need for further research in this area, considering the current study's limitations, and highlights the importance of designing FQOL assessment tools for healthcare institutions for families of children with SCD and other chronic conditions.

Purpose: Children with chronic health conditions such as sickle cell disease (SCD) often have a reduced quality of life, with consequences for their families. This study examined predictors of family quality of life (FQOL) among Omani families of children with SCD.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of 103 mothers completed validated measures of maternal perceived stress and FQOL. Multiple regression analyses examined the effects of individual- and family-level factors on FQOL, with family income and family structure entered as categorical variables.Results: Maternal perceived stress (β=–.46, p<.001) and family structure (β=–.212, p=.023) significantly predicted FQOL. FQOL was higher in nuclear families (mean=3.63, standard deviation=0.39) than in other family types (extended, single-parent, and polygamous) (mean=3.34, standard deviation=0.47; t(101)=–3.50, p=.001). The overall regression model explained 30.9% of the variance in family quality of life (R²=.309).Conclusion: Maternal perceived stress and family composition both were significantly associated with FQOL. These findings support the need for culturally responsive, family-centered interventions and can inform clinical and policy strategies to improve family functioning and overall well-being among families of children with SCD.

The increasing prevalence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) uses among youth globally, including in Oman, raises significant public health concerns. Despite a ban on the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes in Oman since 2015, their use remains legal and has increased among university students. This study aims to assess e-cigarette knowledge among students at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) and examine its association with e-cigarette use. It addresses a gap in the Omani literature, where evidence on e-cigarette knowledge and use among university students remains limited despite existing regulatory restrictions. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to gather data on students' knowledge, and use of e-cigarettes. Among 449 university students, overall knowledge of e-cigarettes was relatively high, with most participants acknowledging their potential health risks and supporting regulatory measures; however, some misconceptions still remained. Students from scientific colleges showed significantly higher knowledge levels than those from humanities colleges (p < 0.05). Although only 12.7% reported ever using e-cigarettes, there was a significant negative correlation between knowledge and use (r = -0.245, p < 0.001), indicating that higher knowledge was associated with lower likelihood of e-cigarette use. The findings suggest the importance of strengthening health education and regulatory efforts to improve e-cigarette awareness and reduce use among university students in Oman.