Objective: This study aimed to examine domestic and international hematopoietic stem cell transplant donors, conduct a literature review, overview previous research, and elucidate the physical, psychological, and societal issues related to hematopoietic stem cell transplant donors． Furthermore, the study aimed to contemplate the manner of support．

Methods: We analyzed 15 articles from domestic and international sources published between 1998 and 2024 using PubMed (Web version) and medical central journals (Web version)．

Results: Concerning the physical issues experienced by bone marrow donors, the findings revealed that many donors experience pain during hematopoietic stem cell collection．Additionally, they experience positive psychological outcomes, such as increased self-esteem and happiness before and after bone marrow donation．However, negative donors concerned about the long-term health effects were also identified．Furthermore, reports suggested that stem cell donation is strongly influenced by social and cultural factors．

Discussion: This study suggests the need for nurses to re-acknowledge hematopoietic stem cell transplant donors as subjects of support and find concrete ways to provide that support． Furthermore, strategies that incorporate the obtained insights into the promotion of donors registration activities must be considered．

This study aimed to identify the criteria nursing managers use to judge whether new nurses can perform night shift duties in acute-care hospitals. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven deputy nurse chiefs responsible for education and model nurses at an acute care hospital. The data were qualitatively analyzed, resulting in 13 identified criteria for assessing readiness for night-shift duties, including the ability to observe and gather information related to diseases, pathological conditions, or treatments; recognize normal, abnormal, and urgent situations based on changes in the patient's level of consciousness and symptoms; report and consult on the patient's situation clearly, specifically, and timely with appropriate parties; communicate interactively with senior nurses, including their own ideas; and perform standard and specialized medical assistance techniques with solid knowledge. The feasibility of newcomers performing night shift duties can be judged on the basic practical ability to handle day shift duties appropriately, supported by their knowledge, technical skills, and reporting, consultation, and communication abilities related to medical safety.

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between the sense of social togetherness perceived by deputy chief nurses working in acute care hospitals (which have wards with highly acute phase and/or acute phase functions) and their interactions with significant other colleagues in the ward (chief nurses, fellow nurses, and physicians). The sense of social togetherness is the feeling of being trusted, understood, and warmly accepted by such significant other colleagues, and is related to motivation. We also considered effective management approaches aimed at enhancing the sense of social togetherness of deputy chief nurses.

Methods:We conducted a questionnaire survey among 993 deputy chief nurses in wards, units, and operating rooms of 52 hospitals throughout Japan.

Results:On multiple regression analysis using the sense of social togetherness experienced by deputy chief nurses as the dependent variable, the most common factors in achieving a sense of social togetherness were “deputy chief nurses' years of experience (p=.004),” “transfer between facilities when promoted to chief nurse (p=.003),”“chief nurses admit fault and apologize (p=.006),” “workplace support from fellow nurses (pp<.001),” and “adequate communication with physicians (pp<.001),”.

Discussion:This study revealed that factors identified as increasing the sense of social togetherness experienced by deputy chief nurses include the adoption of a sincere attitude by chief nurses, and for the involvement of deputy chief nurses in building a work environment in which they receive support from fellow nurses in their ward and can communicate adequately with physicians.

This study aimed to assess the satisfaction levels of maternity patients with their delivery experience and the support sought from midwives in situations where their husbands were absent. The study used a mixed methods approach to analyze the questionnaire responses of 50 pregnant women who underwent vaginal delivery. The analysis results revealed no significant difference in the overall satisfaction scores between the groups with and without husbands present. In the group with husbands present, negative sentiments, such as “pain,” were primarily extracted. Conversely, an equal number of positive sentiments, including the “joy of delivery,” were expressed in the group without husbands present. Furthermore, thematic analysis identified specific categories of support sought by both groups. In the group with husbands present, participants emphasized their thoughts on midwifery support; the group without husbands present prioritized the “presence of midwives,” underscoring the pivotal role of midwives in providing support during childbirth. The findings suggest that interventions by midwives can enhance satisfaction with the delivery experience irrespective of the husband’s presence.