Sin-Hyang Kim

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide academic basic data by quantitatively integrating variables related to information literacy competence of Korean nursing students. Methods: This study is a meta-analysis study to systematically review the research on information literacy competence of Korean nursing students and related variables to identify the effectiveness of each variable group. The selection criteria for the analysis subjects were determined using the PICOS framework in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) systematic review reporting guidelines. Theses and journal articles published from September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, were searched. Results: The effect sizes of the sub-variables of each variable group showed that the personal thinking competence group showed the largest effect size in the order of problem-solving ability (Fisher’s Z=.90) and critical thinking ability (Fisher’s Z=.57); the professional competence group showed evidence-based practice (Fisher’s Z=.84), clinical performance (Fisher’s Z=.65), learning engagement (Fisher’s Z=.51), communication ability (Fisher’s Z=.49), and academic achievement (Fisher’s Z=.45); and the professional competence group showed privacy awareness (Fisher’s Z=.51), professionalism (Fisher’s Z=.42), and ethical awareness (Fisher’s Z=.41). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to develop a program to strengthen the information literacy competence of nursing students. Furthermore, there is a need to develop curricula and teaching-learning strategies to enhance information utilization capabilities, along with sustained attention to practice-based educational models tailored to AI and digital environments.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the variables related to the confidence of Korean nursing students in performing core nursing skills and to examine the effect sizes of correlations between the related variables and that confidence.Methods: A meta-analysis was conducted upon 37 Korean master and doctorate degree dissertations and academic journal articles.Results: The related variables were categorized into four domains: task competencies, socio-emotional competencies, professionalism competencies, and personal thinking competencies. The effect size of the variables related to confidence in performing core nursing skills were, in order, task competencies (effect size, ESr=.47), socio-emotional competencies (ESr=.45), professionalism competencies (ESr=.40), and personal thinking competencies (ESr=.33).Conclusion: The results of this study are valuable when giving consideration to the variables related to nursing students’ confidence in performing core nursing skills for developing management and education programs to enhance those core nursing skills.

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive public health issue that harms victims. Bystanders’ interventions are crucial in preventing the risks of GBV; however, numerous barriers impede their willingness and behaviors to intervene. As a part of efforts to thwart these barriers, this study used a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify such barriers and assess their impact on bystanders’ engagement to intervene. The researchers explored academic databases and included 38 studies in the analysis; we extracted and coded the identified barriers (e.g., lack of responsibility, rape myth) and allocated them to six domains: failure to notice, failure to perceive risk, failure to take responsibility for engaging, lack of bystander efficacy/competency, failure to take an action, and failure of previous intervention attempts. We calculated the overall and domain-specific effect sizes (ES) and performed moderator analysis. The overall ES of the barriers identified in the review were small but statistically significant. The most potent bystander intervention barrier domain was failed previous intervention attempts; the greatest specific barriers therein were negative emotions and feelings of uncertainty after engaging in bystander behaviors. University/college populations were more vulnerable to barriers to intervention than community members. Moreover, the barriers were more prohibitive in incidents of violence against women and sexual assaults than in intimate partner violence. Bystander-focused programs that address negative emotions and feelings arising from prior intervention experiences are needed to foster continued bystander engagement and assistance in GBV; moreover, tailored program content should also be provided for groups most vulnerable to intervention barriers.

The family is the primary caregiver for most patients with schizophrenia, and their roles are essential in patients' illness trajectories and outcomes. Due to this, various family interventions for schizophrenia have been developed and applied to the relatives who take care of their family members with schizophrenia. This study examined the effectiveness of existing family interventions for schizophrenia in achieving their target outcomes at both the family and patient levels by utilizing a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Combinations of terms were used to search for relevant studies from the databases. Thirty‐seven randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion criteria were included in the analysis. Based on the pooled result of the included studies, the programmes significantly improved the targeted outcomes with large effect size. The programmes' impacts on family‐related outcomes were higher than those on patients. Among the targeted outcomes, patients' treatment satisfaction and adherence and family caregivers' mental health were the most remarkable outcomes that had improved from the included programmes. Conversely, outcomes related to family relationships, caregiving experiences, perceived social support of family caregivers, and patients' medication use did not see significant improvements. The programmes delivered to individual family units and only to the family caregivers were more effective than those delivered to groups of caregivers and caregivers and patients together, respectively. Programme‐focused interventions were more effective than emotion‐focused ones. Based on these findings, an in‐home visiting nurse programme or advanced technology is suggested when applying family interventions for schizophrenia in practice.

Elder suicide is a serious concern in many countries, including South Korea. Various policies and programs to prevent elder suicide are essential; however, further understanding of this phenomenon is necessary. The current study, therefore, developed a model for understanding the underlying mechanism of suicidal ideation in older adults in South Korea. The model was based on Andersen’s theory (2021), which explains the path from social relationships to mental health. This study was conducted utilizing meta-analytic structural equation modeling in accordance with a pooled correlation matrix. We used data from 93 existing studies systematically identified in nine academic databases. The fit statistics show that our model fits the data well. The results demonstrated that suicidal ideation was directly affected by abuse, depression, and self-esteem but not by family relationships. Depression significantly mediated the relationship between abuse and suicidal ideation and between family relationships and suicidal ideation. Social relationships play an important role in determining mental health among Korean older adults, consistent with Andersen’s theory. Prevention of elder abuse and depression is essential in preventing suicide among older adults in South Korea.

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a complex global problem that has serious health consequences for victims. Many intervention programs have been introduced for IPV, with various target populations, purposes, designs, and outcomes. However, a consensus has not been reached regarding which type of program has the greatest impact. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of existing interventions on IPV risk and to compare the effects of the interventions based on their purposes and designs. Method: A systematic review and meta-analytic method were utilized in this study. Through a rigorous database search, 13 randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected and included in the analysis. Results: The included interventions had a small effect size, which was statistically significant. The couple interventions aiming to reduce the risk of IPV perpetration and victimization simultaneously showed the greatest impact, compared to bystander interventions and interventions targeting either perpetrators or victims. The interventions aiming to reduce the risk of IPV perpetration showed a significant impact on changing gender equality-related knowledge and attitudes, and those aiming to reduce the risk of IPV victimization were effective in increasing knowledge and changing attitudes related to traditional norms, empowerment, and health conditions. The interventions targeting bystanders showed significant effects on increasing bystander-related attitudes and behaviors. Conclusion: Our findings provide strong evidence for future intervention programs for IPV. Long-term research to follow-up actual IPV reductions after interventions will be needed to confirm the findings of this study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of intervention studies for child abuse victims in Korea focused on depression, anxiety, self-esteem, problem behavior, and sociability.Methods: Published articles on intervention programs for abused children were investigated using the systematic review method. A total of 24 studies up to August 2021 were included in the final analysis using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) 2.2 program.Results: The differences in effects depending upon the year of publication, total sessions, group size, and time per session were statistically meaningful. The effect size of art therapy was found to be larger than that of traditional group therapy. The effect size of the overall interventions was 1.75, which was a high level in terms of Cohen’s criteria. Intervention programs showed significantly large effect sizes in sociability, problem behavior, and self-esteem. The effect of programs on anxiety and depression was not statistically meaningful.Conclusion: The results of this study are meaningful because they can be used as basic data for the development of intervention programs for abused children. Intervention programs for child abuse victims should continue to be developed and applied.