Research Profiles

"Aim: The aim of this study was to validate a job satisfaction scale among acute care nurses in the context of Qatar.
Design: Cross-sectional correlational survey.
Methods: A convenience sampling technique was used to recruit 295 acute care nurses between June 2021 and September 2021. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used for item reduction and convergent and discriminant validity evaluation. Pearson correlations were conducted to evaluate the concurrent and convergent validity of the revised scale. Reliability was tested using several internal consistency indicators.
Results: A revised scale was proposed, the ACNJSS-R scale; it is composed of 13 items loaded on five factors. The composite reliability (CR) and the maximal reliability (MaxR) were greater than 0.7 for all factors. The study provides empirical support for the validity and reliability of the ACNJSS-R scale."

The rapidly growing knowledge and complexity of health challenges in nursing education necessitate the implementation of concept-based curricula (CBC) to enhance critical thinking skills and meaningful learning in nursing students. The University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) has been actively transitioning to a CBC approach in its nursing program over the last three years. This qualitative study aims to investigate the experiences of nursing faculty at UCQ while developing and implementing CBC and to identify the barriers and facilitators of this curricular reform in the Qatari context. A naturalistic inquiry-based, descriptive research design will be used, with purposeful sampling to recruit nursing faculty members involved in the CBC implementation process. In-depth individual semi-structured interviews will be conducted, and data will be analyzed using an iterative, inductive thematic approach. The findings will provide qualitative evidence for effective strategies in concept-based pedagogical reform, thereby contributing to the successful implementation and improvement of CBC in nursing education.

This mixed methods systematic review (MMSR) aims to explore predictors, barriers, and facilitators of refugee women's employment and economic inclusion in host countries, given the growing global displacement and the unique challenges faced by this marginalized population. Despite the consensus on the importance of employment for refugee women's integration and well-being, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing their economic participation. Drawing from Sandelowski’s (2006) segregated approach, this MMSR will synthesize recently published evidence, considering the experiences and perspectives of refugee women. The review is expected to reveal key factors affecting their employment experiences, identify gaps in the current literature, and inform best practice guidelines for employment organizations and policymakers. The findings will contribute to the development of culturally-sensitive and equitable employment models, fostering a more inclusive and cohesive society for all.