https://www.sciedupress.com/journal/index.php/cns/issue/feedClinical Nursing Studies2024-01-30T02:48:24-08:00Carol Garciacns@sciedupress.comOpen Journal Systems<p><img style="float: right; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;" src="/journal/public/site/images/cns/cns-v10n1-cover13.jpg" alt="" width="300" />Clinical Nursing Studies (PRINT ISSN 2324-7940, ONLINE ISSN 2324-7959) is a peer-reviewed and international nursing journal that focuses on the field of clinical nursing. CNS aims to enrich insight into clinical need and implications for nursing intervention and models of service delivery, and encourage the debate on all spheres of nursing and midwifery practice.<span> Contributions are welcomed from other health professionals on issues that have a direct impact on nursing practice.</span></p><p><strong>CNS is included in:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EmR67jAAAAAJ&hl=en"><span>Google Scholar</span></a></li><li><span>SHERPA/RoMEO<br /></span></li><li><span>The Standard Periodical Directory</span></li></ul><p><strong>Areas include but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Clinical Nursing</li><li>Nursing Research</li><li>Nursing Practice</li><li>Nursing Professionals</li><li>Nursing Management</li><li>Healthcare Providers</li><li>Health Research</li><li>Quality of Life</li><li>Patient Care</li><li>Ambulatory/Acute Care</li><li>Community Care</li><li>Family/Hospital Care</li><li>Primary/Secondary Care</li></ul><p><strong>Sections</strong></p><p>Original Articles, Reviews, Case Reports, Case Studies.</p><p>To facilitate rapid publication and to minimize administrative costs, the journal accepts <a href="/journal/index.php/cns/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions"><strong>Online submission</strong></a> and <strong><a href="mailto:cns@sciedupress.com">Email submission</a></strong>. All manuscripts and any supplementary material can be submitted via the journal’s Online Submission and peer-review system or email to <strong><a href="mailto:cns@sciedupress.com">cns@sciedupress.com</a></strong>. For online submission, please create a new account and then follow the instructions given on the screen.</p>https://www.sciedupress.com/journal/index.php/cns/article/view/24637Level of anxiety among children with cancer and their parents in Riyadh City2024-01-30T02:45:27-08:00Nour Al ThibaniNalthibani21@gmail.comSalma MoudSmoawed1993@hotmail.com<strong>Objective:</strong> This study aimed to assess the anxiety levels of children with cancer and their parents following admission to the Military Hospital in Riyadh City.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> This cross-sectional study was conducted using a proforma between May 2019 to July 2019. Data collection involved the utilization of two tools. The first tool was a structured interview questionnaire design for children, while the second tool was intended for the parents of the children. The study sample comprised children and their parents who accompanied the child during hospitalization and chemotherapy. Approximately 74 children, aged 6-14 years old, diagnosed with cancer and admitted to the Riyadh Military Hospital, were enrolled in this study using convenience consecutive sampling.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 148 individuals participated in this study. Seventy-four parents were enrolled, with 68.9% being mothers and 31.1% fathers. Among the parents in the study, 29.7% experienced severe anxiety, 41.9% reported a moderate level of anxiety, and 20.3% had a low level of anxiety. Seventy-four children were included in the study sample, with 48.6% being boys and 51.4% girls. Among the children, 37.8% exhibited high levels of anxiety, 41.9% displayed moderate anxiety, and 20.3% reported low levels of anxiety. Additionally, a relationship was observed between the anxiety levels of parents and the anxiety levels of their children.<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study revealed that both children with cancer and their parents are experiencing moderate to severe levels of anxiety. The psychological well-being of cancer patients and their families is not a topic to be overlooked; rather, it is an important subject that requires attention and consideration.2024-01-11T20:23:35-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Clinical Nursing Studieshttps://www.sciedupress.com/journal/index.php/cns/article/view/24815Use of a continuous glucose monitoring device: Perceptions of nursing staff2024-01-30T02:48:24-08:00Victoria SmithVictoria.Smith@NKCH.org<strong>Objective:</strong> Wearable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, when included in the plan of care for patients in inpatient settings, provides real time blood glucose data. This allows treatment to be proactive and timely. Implementation of these devices alters nursing care. The objective of this study was to describe the perceived barriers and facilitators, from the perspective of direct care providers in an inpatient clinical setting, when the plan of care includes a CGM device.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> Guided by a review of the literature and anecdotal data, a 20-item Likert scaled survey was developed. Once study approval was secured an invitational email was sent to the password protected emails of all potential participants. Frequency and descriptive analyses were used to analyze the responses.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> Survey data from 31 direct care providers describe a positive experience specific to the education and resources available. The addition of a CGM device into the plan of care is not perceived to be an additional burden for the provider.<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Pre-implementation, appropriate education and exposure to the device is critical for providing confidence and trust. The availability of ongoing support ensures that care is enhanced when a CGM device is included in the plan of care.2024-01-30T02:45:11-08:00Copyright (c) 2024 Clinical Nursing Studieshttps://www.sciedupress.com/journal/index.php/cns/article/view/24525Linking testosterone to men’s health2024-01-30T02:45:27-08:00O. Danny Leeoscar.lee@selu.edu<p>Understanding the role of testosterone and its impact on the overall health of men is important for healthcare providers who serve this patient population. To understand the impact of testosterone on men’s health, the healthcare provider must understand the function of testosterone, the implications of low testosterone on men’s health, symptoms of low testosterone, tests to determine testosterone level, and testosterone therapy. Also, it is important to understand the potential side effects and contraindications of testosterone therapy. This paper attempts to provide healthcare providers with essential aspects of the function of testosterone on men’s health and basic knowledge of testosterone therapy.</p>2023-11-09T16:30:38-08:00Copyright (c) 2023 Clinical Nursing Studies