(1) Background: Awareness and compliance with standard precautions (SPs) are essential health issues for both healthcare staff and patients. Hence, more research is urgently needed in the health sector worldwide, particularly in Arab countries. The purpose of this study was to investigate compliance with SPs among nurses and doctors, as well as challenges affecting their adherence to these SPs. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. The researchers administered the compliance with the Standard Precautions Scale (CAPS) to staff nurses and doctors from critical care units at a university-affiliated hospital in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A total of 112 nurses and 59 doctors were enrolled in the study to determine their compliance with SPs as well as the challenges affecting their adherence to these SPs. (3) Results: The overall mean percentage scores of nurses’ and doctors’ compliance with SPs were 36.43 ± 15.85% and 33.27 ± 15.76%, respectively. In addition, the current study identified associated challenges affecting these healthcare workers’ adherence to these SPs, including the effect of sociodemographic factors, such as age and experience. (4) Conclusions: The study found that both nurses and doctors had poor compliance with all SPs except for disposal of sharps, which scored with suboptimal compliance. Nurses’ compliance with recommended precautions varied significantly according to age, clinical experience, and attendance at training courses. Healthcare organizations should consider a holistic approach to promote adherence to SPs to enhance outcomes associated with optimized care delivery and stakeholder safety.

Background: In the contemporary healthcare environment, managing human resources expertise is just as imperative as having the supreme amount of working capital. Every business must constantly build its capacity, expertise, and competitive edge by utilizing its intellectual property and experience. Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between green intellectual capital and organizational competitive advantage among nurses. Methods: The study employed a descriptive correlational design among 350 nurses selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected from March 2023 to June 2023 using the Organizational Competitive Advantage Scale and the Green Intellectual Capital Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation. Results: Most nurses had a moderate level of green intellectual capital (Mean = 3.60, SD = 0.27). The overall mean score for organizational competitive advantage was moderate (Mean = 3.34, SD = 0.34). The overall score of the green intellectual capital (r = 0.257, p <0.001) and its dimensions—green human capital (r = 0.257, p <0.05), green structure capital (r = 0.257, p <0.001), and green relational capital (r = 0.257, p<0.001)—had significant positive correlations with organizational competitive advantage. Conclusion: Being eco-friendly has become a determining factor in the organizational competitive advantage. The study highlights the significance of nursing management in establishing partnerships with external entities to share knowledge and advance sustainable healthcare methods. It advocates for assessing organizational environmental performance and its influence on competitive edge through creating metrics, monitoring progress, and utilizing data for decision-making. Healthcare and nurse administrators are advised to set performance benchmarks, track advancements, and integrate eco-friendly strategies to bolster the hospital’s competitiveness in the market.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess MRI-related claustrophobia severity and patient-reported experiences among Saudi patients to examine their associations with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire administered to 200 Saudi patients who had previously undergone MRI examinations. The questionnaire comprised five sections covering demographic data, phobia severity and patient-reported experiences before, during and after MRI examinations. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS statistical package (IBM SPSS Statistics version 26, IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA), applying chi-square tests to examine associations between demographic variables and questionnaire responses. Results: A significant majority of participants, 76.5%, reported a positive MRI experience, whereas only 6.5% reported a negative experience. Shortness of breath during the MRI examination was the most frequently reported source of discomfort (75%). Significant associations were identified between demographic characteristics and phobia severity. Age and gender were significantly correlated with sudden fear responses, while educational level was strongly associated with receiving adequate pre-scan information and overall examination experience. Conclusions: Despite the high percentage of positive experiences, a notable proportion of participants reported anxiety-related distress during MRI examinations. The observed associations between demographic variables and claustrophobia-related responses suggest the potential value of patient-centred approaches, particularly improved pre-scan education, to improve the MRI-related patient experience and reduce anxiety-related distress.

Background: Asthma during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Nursing education, self-management support, and mobile health (mHealth) technologies may support asthma management during pregnancy. Aim: This study evaluated the effect of a structured nursing intervention supported by an mHealth application on asthma control, treatment adherence, and self-monitoring, and maternal and neonatal outcomes among pregnant women with asthma. Design and Setting: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design with a control group was conducted at two Maternal and Child Health Centers in Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Participants: A convenience sample of 140 pregnant women with physician-diagnosed asthma was recruited and allocated non-randomly according to the center attended to a study group (n = 70) and a control group (n = 70). The sample size was calculated a priori based on a previous study using a 5% significance level and 80% statistical power, with a 1:1 allocation ratio, resulting in a required sample of 70 participants per group. All recruited participants completed the study, with no withdrawals or loss to follow-up. Intervention: The study group received routine antenatal care plus an eight-week structured nursing intervention consisting of four individualized weekly educational sessions (60–90 min each) addressing asthma management, medication adherence, self-monitoring, trigger avoidance, warning signs, inhaler technique, lifestyle modification, and rhythmic breathing exercises. Participants were trained to use the Airlyn mHealth application for guided breathing exercises, practiced 2–3 times daily, and received telephone/WhatsApp follow-up during weeks 6–8. The control group received routine antenatal care according to usual MCH center procedures. Measures: Asthma control was assessed using the Asthma Control Test (ACT). Treatment adherence and self-monitoring were assessed using the Asthma Adherence and Self-Monitoring Questionnaire. Maternal outcomes included hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, infections, preterm labor/PPROM, hemorrhage, and mode of delivery. Neonatal outcomes included birth weight, Apgar scores, respiratory distress and respiratory support, NICU admission and length of stay, and condition at discharge. The researcher-developed instruments underwent expert assessment of content validity and assessment of internal consistency before use. Results: Baseline ACT scores were comparable between the study and control groups (14.5 ± 4.2 vs. 14.1 ± 4.3; mean difference = 0.4; p = 0.580). Following the intervention, ACT scores were higher in the study group than in the control group (19.7 ± 3.6 vs. 15.2 ± 4.2; mean difference = 4.5; 95% CI: 3.189–5.811; p < 0.001; Cohen’s d = 1.147). Well-controlled asthma was observed in 75.7% of the study group compared with 17.1% of the control group (p < 0.001). Treatment adherence and self-monitoring scores were also better in the study group (5.6 ± 2.7 vs. 9.1 ± 3.1; mean difference = −3.5; 95% CI: −4.476 to −2.524; p < 0.001; Cohen’s d = 1.199). The overall maternal outcome score was more favorable in the study group (3.5 ± 1.7 vs. 6.1 ± 2.6; mean difference = −2.6; 95% CI: −3.340 to −1.860; p < 0.001; Cohen’s d = 1.174), as was the overall neonatal outcome score (7.7 ± 2.2 vs. 5.5 ± 2.1; mean difference = 2.2; 95% CI: 1.480–2.920; p < 0.001; Cohen’s d = 1.022). Significant between-group differences were also observed in birth weight, Apgar scores, respiratory distress, and NICU admission. Conclusions: Participants who received the structured nursing intervention supported by the Airlyn mHealth application were associated with improved asthma control, treatment adherence, and self-monitoring, as well as more favorable maternal and neonatal outcomes, compared with those receiving routine antenatal care. However, the quasi-experimental design, convenience sampling, and non-randomized allocation limit causal interpretation and the generalizability of the findings. Therefore, the findings should be interpreted cautiously. Recommendations: Larger randomized controlled trials with standardized protocols, adequate sample sizes to evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes, and longer follow-up periods are recommended to confirm these findings and further assess their clinical relevance.

In higher education, job-related factors significantly influence faculty members’ career development, satisfaction, and institutional commitment. While organizational resilience is critical for academic sustainability, limited evidence exists on how faculty perceptions of their work environment relate to it—especially through a mixed-methods approach. This study aimed to explore the relationship between faculty members’ perceptions of job-related career development factors and organizational resilience using an integrated mixed-methods design. A mixed-methods design was employed, combining a descriptive cross-sectional survey with semi-structured interviews. The quantitative phase included 60 faculty members from a Saudi university using convenience sampling. Data were collected through an online questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, job-related career development factors, and organizational resilience. The qualitative phase involved semi-structured interviews with 12 faculty members to gain deeper insight into their lived experiences. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Quantitatively, 71.7% of participants reported high perceptions of job-related career development factors (M = 99.51, SD = 13.6), and 83.3% demonstrated high levels of organizational resilience (M = 71.42, SD = 9.6). Regression analysis revealed that job-related factors are significantly associated with organizational resilience (β = 0.298, p = 0.001), explaining 41% of the variance (R² = 0.41). Qualitative findings produced four themes—Roots of Growth, Autonomy with Anchors, Bouncing Forward, and Disconnected Bridges—that revealed how mentorship, leadership practices, adaptive behavior, and systemic constraints influenced faculty development and institutional resilience. This study reveals significant associations between faculty career development factors—particularly autonomy, mentorship, and supportive leadership—and organizational resilience in academic institutions. Academic leaders and policy-makers may consider implementing structured, inclusive development programs and mentorship pathways to support faculty engagement and institutional adaptability, which relates to institutional capacity. However, the cross-sectional design precludes causal inference.