Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of healthcare disparities in the individuals with acquired vision impairments. Methods: This study is a qualitative research using thematic analysis. Data were collected from January to March 2024 through one-on-one semi-structured interviews with a total of 11 individuals with acquired vision impairments. Results: The analysis revealed 5 main themes and 19 subthemes. The identified main themes were physical injury and aggravation, psychological tension, difficulty maintaining a healthy lifestyle, mastery of self-management and emergence of social requirements. Conclusion The findings of this study contribute to a deep understanding of the health management experiences of individuals with acquired vision impairments. Additionally, this study identifies their healthcare needs and provides directions for rehabilitation nursing and health promotion behaviors. It is necessary to explore methods for developing tailored health care programs for individuals with acquired vision impairments and to address their needs for physical environments and social systems.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the impact of nursing students' artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and nursing information literacy competence on their problem solving process, providing foundational data to enhance these skills. Methods: Data were collected from nursing students between June 1 and June 30, 2023, with a total of 248 responses analyzed. Results: The results indicated that nursing students’ AI literacy (r=.56, p<.001) and nursing information literacy competence (r=.78, p<.001) showed a significant positive correlation with their problem solving process. However, only nursing information literacy competence (β=.78, p<.001) was found to be a factor influencing the problem-solving process, with an explanatory power of 75%. Conclusion To improve nursing students' problem solving process, it is essential to develop and implement educational programs that enhance understanding of AI technology and information literacy competence. Furthermore, it is necessary to develop tools to measure AI literacy competence and conduct further research to identify the factors influencing the problemsolving process.

Purpose: The study aimed to identify the effects of nurses’ moral sensitivity and empathy on their caring ability. Methods Totally, 139 nurses from U city and B city completed a self-report questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS/WIN 23.0 software. Results: The mean scores for moral sensitivity, empathy, and caring ability were 4.86, 3.59, and 4.06, respectively. There were significant differences in caring ability according to age, marital status, professional position, career status, and job satisfaction. Cognitive empathy (β=.36, p<.001), professional responsibility (β=.26, p=.001), and position (β=.20, p=.010) were identified as significant factors influencing caring ability. These variables accounted for 27% of the total variance in caring ability. Cognitive empathy emerged as the most important variable. Conclusion: Organizational-level educational and program-development studies are recommended to increase empathy and caring abilities in nurses . The findings specifically advocate for replicating the study using various tools that measure empathy, the most influential variable influencing caring ability.

Purpose: This study developed a Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health Program (PATH) for middle-aged women in Korea, focusing on five key areas of self-transcendence: introspection, relationships, contemplation, spirituality, and creativity. The exploratory qualitative study aimed to investigate participants' experiences by analyzing self-transcendence records they had written. Methods: The PATH program involved pairs of participants who met weekly for three weeks to engage in intensive discussions on two topics for 60 minutes each. Participants were also asked to write down weekly tasks in a notebook for 10-15 minutes each day. Content analysis was conducted in accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines. Results: Participants (n=29) had a mean age of 52.5 years. Analysis revealed themes in self-transcendence: Introspection: "patient egoist" and "chameleon in the battlefield," reflecting maturity; Relationships: "solving the puzzle of relationships" and "things still to share," emphasizing empathy; Contemplation:"full of problems but trusting myself" and "I am a winner," showcasing insights; Spirituality: "curious about the afterlife" and "preparing for death," demonstrating a sense of absoluteness; Creativity: "finding happiness in growth," representing aesthetics. Conclusion The PATH program effectively promotes successful aging for middle-aged working women by fostering self-transcendence in five key areas.

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a mobile-based exercise program using cognitive behavioral principles to reduce fear of falling (FOF) in older adults after hip fracture surgery. Methods: We developed a mobile application in the analysis-design-development-implementation-evaluation order. The mobile-based exercise application comprised multimedia education using the cognitive behavioral principles, resistance training video, coping cards, and positive feedback, which was developed from March to August 2023. Results: Four experts provided feedback on the content and usability. All experts perceived that the mobile application was useful and applicable in reducing FOF. There were also some comments for further improvement, and the mobile application was revised according to the experts’ comments. In addition, ten older adults who had undergone hip fracture surgery evaluated the application’s usability and satisfaction. Most older adults rated the application as reliable, easy to understand, helpful in reducing FOF, with a readable font and size, and satisfactory in its design. Conclusion This program will likely contribute to FOF reduction in older adults after hip fracture surgery by replacing negative emotions with positive ones and improving physical strength and balance.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess dementia awareness and educational needs among elderly care facility workers and to explore their experiences in caring for older adults with dementia through a mixed-methods approach. Methods: From May 1 to 31, 2023, 311 workers from dementia-related institutions in S City participated in a survey. Following the quantitative phase, 10 individuals participated in focus group interviews to further explore their experiences and needs. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 25.0, and thematic analysis was applied to qualitative data. Results: The average dementia awareness score was 0.83±0.13 (out of 12), with the highest correct response rate (93%) in the "prevention and t reatment" category. The most requested education topics included managing "agitation and aggression" and improving "communication" skills. Qualitative analysis revealed two main themes with five subthemes, capturing staff experiences in dementia care and their perceived educational needs. Conclusion The findings highlight a strong demand for practical, structured training programs tailored to address behavioral management and communication challenges faced by facility staff.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of healthcare disparities in the individuals with acquired vision impairments. Methods: This study is a qualitative research using thematic analysis. Data were collected from January to March 2024 through one-on-one semi-structured interviews with a total of 11 individuals with acquired vision impairments. Results: The analysis revealed 5 main themes and 19 subthemes. The identified main themes were physical injury and aggravation, psychological tension, difficulty maintaining a healthy lifestyle, mastery of self-management and emergence of social requirements. Conclusion The findings of this study contribute to a deep understanding of the health management experiences of individuals with acquired vision impairments. Additionally, this study identifies their healthcare needs and provides directions for rehabilitation nursing and health promotion behaviors. It is necessary to explore methods for developing tailored health care programs for individuals with acquired vision impairments and to address their needs for physical environments and social systems.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the impact of nursing students' artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and nursing information literacy competence on their problem solving process, providing foundational data to enhance these skills. Methods: Data were collected from nursing students between June 1 and June 30, 2023, with a total of 248 responses analyzed. Results: The results indicated that nursing students’ AI literacy (r=.56, p<.001) and nursing information literacy competence (r=.78, p<.001) showed a significant positive correlation with their problem solving process. However, only nursing information literacy competence (β=.78, p<.001) was found to be a factor influencing the problem-solving process, with an explanatory power of 75%. Conclusion To improve nursing students' problem solving process, it is essential to develop and implement educational programs that enhance understanding of AI technology and information literacy competence. Furthermore, it is necessary to develop tools to measure AI literacy competence and conduct further research to identify the factors influencing the problemsolving process.

Purpose: The study aimed to identify the effects of nurses’ moral sensitivity and empathy on their caring ability. Methods Totally, 139 nurses from U city and B city completed a self-report questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS/WIN 23.0 software. Results: The mean scores for moral sensitivity, empathy, and caring ability were 4.86, 3.59, and 4.06, respectively. There were significant differences in caring ability according to age, marital status, professional position, career status, and job satisfaction. Cognitive empathy (β=.36, p<.001), professional responsibility (β=.26, p=.001), and position (β=.20, p=.010) were identified as significant factors influencing caring ability. These variables accounted for 27% of the total variance in caring ability. Cognitive empathy emerged as the most important variable. Conclusion: Organizational-level educational and program-development studies are recommended to increase empathy and caring abilities in nurses . The findings specifically advocate for replicating the study using various tools that measure empathy, the most influential variable influencing caring ability.

Purpose: This study developed a Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health Program (PATH) for middle-aged women in Korea, focusing on five key areas of self-transcendence: introspection, relationships, contemplation, spirituality, and creativity. The exploratory qualitative study aimed to investigate participants' experiences by analyzing self-transcendence records they had written. Methods: The PATH program involved pairs of participants who met weekly for three weeks to engage in intensive discussions on two topics for 60 minutes each. Participants were also asked to write down weekly tasks in a notebook for 10-15 minutes each day. Content analysis was conducted in accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines. Results: Participants (n=29) had a mean age of 52.5 years. Analysis revealed themes in self-transcendence: Introspection: "patient egoist" and "chameleon in the battlefield," reflecting maturity; Relationships: "solving the puzzle of relationships" and "things still to share," emphasizing empathy; Contemplation:"full of problems but trusting myself" and "I am a winner," showcasing insights; Spirituality: "curious about the afterlife" and "preparing for death," demonstrating a sense of absoluteness; Creativity: "finding happiness in growth," representing aesthetics. Conclusion The PATH program effectively promotes successful aging for middle-aged working women by fostering self-transcendence in five key areas.