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• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Are you prepared to save a life? Nursing students’ experience in advanced life support practice». International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021. (10.3390/ijerph18031273) (Abstract)

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  The objective of this study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of nursing students after applying advanced life support techniques on a hospitalised patient in cardiac arrest in a simulated setting. A qualitative descriptive phenomenological study was conducted. Fifty-four nursing students from the University of Almería (Spain) participated. Three main themes and six subthemes were identified, which illustrate the experiences and perceptions of nursing students about performing advanced life support. The main themes were: (1) Analysing practice as part of the learning process, with the subthemes “working in an unknown environment” and “acquiring knowledge as the key to success”; (2) Facing reality: nursing students’ perceptions of an emergency situation, with the subthemes “facing stressful elements” and “emotional impact in emergency situations”; (3) Experience as a key element to integrating advanced life support into the healthcare setting, with the subthemes “discovering and facing the experience as a team” and “linking and transferring the situation to a real clinical setting”. The nursing students reported that the process of practising for an emergency situation through simulation was a fundamental part of their train-ing, as it allowed them to acquire skills necessary for emergency situations and improve their clinical performance in advanced life support. In addition, they considered the experience a key element in integrating advanced life support into the healthcare setting. The results of this study highlight the need to develop and implement training programs focused on clinical and teamwork skills in nursing programs. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Smartphone Use in the Clinical Care and Safety of Hospitalised Patients». International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021. (10.3390/ijerph18031307) (Abstract)

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  Smartphones have become an indispensable item for nursing students. The use of these devices in the clinical setting could have various effects on the clinical work of nursing students. This study was to explore nursing students’ perceptions of their lived experiences of smartphone use in the clinical setting, in regard to patient safety. A descriptive phenomenological study was carried out. A total of 24 nursing students from a university in the southeast of Spain participated in this study. There were 10 in-depth interviews and two focal groups from January to May 2020. The data analysis was performed using ATLAS.TI software to identify the emergent topics. The COREQ Checklist was used to prepare the manuscript. Three principal topics were identified that illustrated the nursing students’ experiences and perceptions of smartphone use in the clinical setting (1): Using smartphones in the clinical setting as a personal resource, (2) smartphones as a support mechanism for making clinical decisions, (3) impact of smartphones on patient care. The nursing students perceived smartphones as a support mechanism for making clinical decisions and for patient care. Smartphone use during clinical practicums may influence the quality of patient-centred communication and threaten clinical safety. The results of this study provide knowledge on the use of smartphones by nursing students in the clinical setting, which could help to establish measures that guarantee adequate patient care and responsible use of these devices.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Problematic mobile phone use, nomophobia and decision-making in nursing students mobile and decision-making in nursing students». Nurse Education in Practice, 2020. (10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102910) (Abstract)

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  The objective of this study was to determine the influence of nomophobia and/or problematic mobile phone use on decision-making in nursing students. A cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample consisted of 124 nursing students. The Nomophobia Questionnaire, Mobile Phone Problematic Use Scale and Melbourne Decision Making Questionnaire were used for data collection. Regarding the results, the average total score of the Nomophobia Questionnaire was 69.50 ± 21.08, and the average total score of the Mobile Phone Problematic Use Scale was 83.60 ± 19.90 points. Positive correlations were found between the dimensions of nomophobia and the Mobile Phone Problematic Use Scale. Additionally, positive correlations were found between nomophobia and the dimensions of “buck-passing” (rs = 0.263; p = 0.017), procrastination (rs = 0.307; p = 0.011) and hypervigilance (rs = 0.284; p = 0.002) in regards to decision-making. As for the Mobile Phone Problematic Use Scale, a positive correlation was found between this scale and the procrastination dimension (rs = 0.128; p = 0.015). Problematic mobile phone use and/or nomophobia may have an influence on decision-making in nursing students. Levels of procrastination, hypervigilance and “buck-passing” in nursing students are affected by mobile phone use throughout their training. These factors may affect their academic performance, as well as their relationships with patients and other colleagues.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Interpersonal communication, empathy, and stress perceived by nursing students who use social networks». Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2020. (10.1111/jan.14494) (Abstract)

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  Aim The objective of this study was to explore interpersonal communication, empathy, and stress perceived by nursing students who use social networks. Design A cross-sectional study was performed. Methods A convenience sample of 135 nursing students. For data collection, the following instruments were used: The WhatsApp Negative Impact Scale, The Perceived Stress Scale, The Interpersonal Communication Competence Inventory, and the Jefferson Scale of Empathy. Data collection took place in February 2020. Results A negative correlation was found between the WhatsApp Negative Impact and the Jefferson Scale of Empathy (rs = −0.204; p = .019). Conversely, a positive correlation was also observed between the Interpersonal Communication Competence Inventory and the Jefferson Scale of Empathy (rs = 0.212; p = .014). Conclusion Nursing students’ use of new technology could be problematic and interfere with their therapeutic communication skills. Impact This study addresses the problem of social network use in the clinical setting and how this can influence nursing students’ therapeutic communication skills with patients. The results of this study have showed that, among nursing students, social network use has a negative impact, showing decreased empathy. Likewise, students who show a greater level of empathy have better interpersonal communication skills. However, significant results were not found between psychological distress and problematic social network use. Therefore, it is necessary to perform additional studies that would further explore this aspect. This study allows us to explore the negative impact of social networks on therapeutic communication, with the aim of developing prevention strategies at university institutions.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Educational Interventions for Nursing Students to Develop Communication Skills with Patients: A Systematic Review». International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020. (10.3390/ijerph17072241) (Abstract)

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  Introduction: Nursing students establish therapeutic relationships with their patients and as future nursing professionals, they should be trained to be effective communicators. The objective of this systematic review was to know the impact of educational interventions on nursing students to develop their communication skills with patients. Methods: A systematic review of literature was carried out. The following databases were consulted: CINAHL, PubMed (Ovid Medline), SCOPUS and Web of Science. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guided this review. As for inclusion criteria, published articles in English from 2000 to 2020 were included. The methodological rigor of the included articles was evaluated with the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Randomized Controlled Trial or Quasi-Experimental Studies. Changes in communication skills with the patient after the implementation of an intervention were analyzed. Results: Of the included studies in this systematic review (N = 19), two studies were randomized controlled trials, others were single group quasi-experimental studies (N = 11) and two group quasi-experimental studies (n = 6). The majority of the studies were carried out in the USA (n = 7). The most frequent educational intervention was simulation (n = 11). As for the improvement of communication skills, 13 of the 19 articles found statistically significant differences in patient-centered communication skills of nursing students. Conclusions: This systematic review provides preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of interventions used to train nursing students in patient-centered communication. Although all the interventions obtained significant results in communication skills, it has not yet been determined which methodology is more effective.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Online sexual activities among university students: Relationship with sexual satisfaction». Annals of Psychology, 2020. (10.6018/analesps.353761) (Abstract)

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  This study explores online sexual activities and analyzes the relationship between these activities and sexual satisfaction. A total of 236 university students completed self-reported scales. The results indicated that the most frequent online sexual activities were: searching for sexual issues, flirting via chat rooms and viewing erotic or pornographic videos. With regards to the relationship between online sexual activities and sexual satisfaction, it was found that participants who reported not seeking sexual information as well as not using chatrooms for sexual conversations, obtained a higher score in sexual satisfaction. In conclusion, although engaging in activities online for sexual purposes has a high prevalence, its influence on obtaining greater sexual satisfaction is not sufficiently proven.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Development of a web-based tool to evaluate competences of nursing students through the assessment of their clinical skills». Nurse Education Today, 2019. (10.1016/j.nedt.2018.11.010) (Abstract)

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  Background Assessing the clinical ability of nursing students continues to be a fundamental challenge within the nursing degree. Designing innovative teaching strategies while ensuring an educational experience that results in safe nursing practices is an additional challenge for all educators. Objectives To design, develop and implement a tool to evaluate the clinical skills of nursing students. Design A two-phase study. In the second phase, a pre-experimental study was conducted. Settings Health Sciences Department of the University of Almería, Spain. Participants 250 Nursing students in the second year of their degree. Methods The study was divided into 2 phases: 1st) Web-based tool design and development and 2nd) Usability testing. In the second phase, a pre-experimental study was conducted both with an experimental group and a control group. Results In the first phase, a panel of 15 experts confirmed that the content and technical aspects of the tool were adequate (scores of 4–5/5). In the second phase, the participants of the experimental group showed higher final scores in the evaluated skills section, as well as shorter evaluation time and a greater number of observations and registered incidents than the participants in the control group. Finally, the students of the experimental group indicated a greater degree of satisfaction with the evaluation system used. Conclusions The web-based tool designed is an effective strategy to evaluate clinical skills. It is important to have strategies and instruments that allow us to demonstrate the development and acquisition of the skills required for future nursing professionals.
• L. Gutiérrez-Puertas, V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Comparative study of nomophobia among Spanish and Portuguese nursing students». Nurse Education in Practice, 2019. (10.1016/j.nepr.2018.11.010) (Abstract)

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  Nomophobia is the fear of leaving the house without a mobile and being out of mobile phone contact and affects different areas of a persons life, especially in terms of social, work and academic relationships due to a dependence on the use of smartphones. Discovering the prevalence of nomophobia among nursing students is very important, as the misuse of smartphones in clinical practice may cause distractions, affecting the quality of care and putting patient safety at risk. Furthermore, it can lead to poorer academic performance during class. The aim of this study was to compare the levels of nomophobia experienced by nursing students at the University of Almeria, Spain and the Polytechnic Institute of Braganza, Portugal. A comparative descriptive observational study was carried out. A nomophobia questionnaire adapted to the Spanish and Portuguese sociolinguistic context was employed; 258 participants comprised the subjects of study. The main results showed both Spanish and Portuguese nursing students scored higher than average regarding levels of nomophobia. However, the scores gathered from items on the questionnaire were generally higher among the Portuguese population than the Spanish one. The Portuguese students (54.7%) felt more anxious than the Spanish students (35.4%) if their battery ran out. Similarly, the Portuguese population showed a greater need for instant communication with their family and friends. In conclusion, the dimensions explored indicate significant levels of nomophobia among both nursing student populations, with higher levels among the Portuguese population than the Spanish.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «The relationship between nomophobia and the distraction associated with smartphone use among nursing students in their clinical practicum». PLoS ONE, 2018. (10.1371/journal.pone.0202953) (Abstract)

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  Background The increasing concern about the adverse effects of overuse of smartphones during clinical practicum implies the need for policies restricting smartphone use while attending to patients. It is important to educate health personnel about the potential risks that can arise from the associated distraction. Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the level of nomophobia and the distraction associated with smartphone use among nursing students during their clinical practicum. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out on 304 nursing students. The nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q) and a questionnaire about smartphone use, the distraction associated with it, and opinions about phone restriction policies in hospitals were used. Results A positive correlation between the use of smartphones and the total score of nomophobia was found. In the same way, there was a positive correlation between opinion about smartphone restriction polices with each of the dimensions of nomophobia and the total score of the questionnaire. Conclusions Nursing students who show high levels of nomophobia also regularly use their smartphones during their clinical practicum, although they also believe that the implementation of policies restricting smartphone use while working is necessary.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Adaptation of the Spanish version of the self-ecacy consumption of fruit and vegetables scale». Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutricion, 2018. (enlace) (Abstract)

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  The objective of this study was to analyse the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Self-Ecacy Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables Scale among the Spanish population. The sample was made up of 506 subjects who were selected through a convenience sample. The original version was translated from English to Spanish and later was translated back into English, by dierent translators. Upon translating, not only did the translators keep in mind the grammatical and linguistic aspects of the text, but also the cultural aspects. In order to validate the content of the Scales, the adapted and agreed-upon version of the scale was evaluated by a panel of experts, in order to obtain the nal version. Data collection took place between March and September 2017.The internal consistency was tested using Chronbach’s alpha. For the analysis of the structural validity, a factor analysis was carried out on the Self-Ecacy Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables Scale-Spanish version. Kaiser-Meyer Olkin and Bartlett’s test of sphericity (0.90) conrmed that the analysis was suitable. A two-factor structure was conrmed, as in the original scale. The value of Chronbach’s α for the total questionnaire was 0.877, which shows a good internal consistency. In the analysis of the reliability test-retest, a correlation value of 0.79 (p<0.05) was found, demonstrating its temporal stability. The Self-Ecacy Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables questionnaire is a reliable tool to measure selfecacy in the consumption of fruits and vegetables in the Spanish context. © 2018 Archivos Latinoamericanos Nutricion. All rights reserved.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «The Sexting Phenomenon in Spanish Nursing Students». Computers Informatics Nursing, 2017. (10.1097/CIN.0000000000000334) (Abstract)

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  One of the adverse effects arising among young people who engage in various social practices is the phenomenon of sexting. Sexting involves the production and delivery of sexual content voluntarily and freely and, in many cases, without the consent of the recipient. The aim of this study was to describe the presence of sexting in undergraduate students at the College of Nursing of the University of Almeria in Spain. It is a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study. A total of 105 undergraduate nursing students completed the sexuality and technology questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of seven dimensions with 59 items. Depending on size, statistically significant differences between the use of social networks and the dimension “sexting actions completed” and the dimension “position on statements about sexting” were found. No statistically significant differences between gender and the practice of sexting were found. The three main reasons for sexting match in both genders, these being “to draw attention,” “as a sexy gift,” and “to feel sexy.” Nursing students associated behaviors to show sexting, being a standard practice, common in both genders. Future research should consider the possible influence of this behavior on future professionals and on the field of nursing.
• V. Gutiérrez-Puertas, et al. «Sexual Behavior in Patients with Psychosis Admitted to a Hospital Unit». Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 2017. (10.1080/01612840.2017.1284967) (Abstract)

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  The sexual dimension is part of a person's functionality. Patients with mental disorders have the same sexual needs as any other person, although they may not always be recognized. This is a retrospective observational study to describe the information on sexuality of patients with mental disorders, admitted to an acute short-stay inpatient unit between 2011 and 2015. We analyzed 293 clinical histories of patients, comprising diagnoses in the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) between F20 and F29, inclusively. The information collected corresponded to the beginning of hospitalization, its duration and discharge. The results showed that 24% of the patients had sexual delusions. These delusions were more frequent in women, who in turn had more emotional symptoms, persecutory deception being the most common. There were few reports found on sexual dysfunction. In conclusion, the lack of data in the reports shows little recognition of sexuality in hospitalized patients with mental disorder, highlighting the need to promote the training of health personnel.