Purpose
Falls and medication errors are the most common patient safety incidents globally. Kolb’s experiential learning theory supports the application of cognitive learning in clinical settings. This study examined the effectiveness of Experiential Learning–Based Fall and Medication Error Prevention Education (EFMPE), utilizing virtual reality and room of errors.
Methods
A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 28 fourth-year nursing students (15 experimental, 13 control). The experimental group participated in EFMPE from February 1 to 6, 2024, comprising six sessions of 2 hours each. The control group received traditional lectures. Safety control confidence and course interest were measured before and immediately after the intervention; safety control confidence was reassessed 6 weeks later.
Results
Both groups showed immediate improvement; however, only the experimental group sustained increased safety control confidence after 6 weeks (Wald χ²=13.21, p<.001). Course interest was significantly higher in the experimental group post-intervention (Wald χ²=10.64, p=.001).
Conclusion
These preliminary findings suggest that EFMPE potentially supports the prevention of falls and medication errors in clinical practice.

Purpose
The aim of this study was to identify the coping profiles of patients with coronary artery disease and to examine their associations with cardiac health behavior.
Methods
In this cross-sectional study, data from 203 patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery disease were analyzed. Data collection occurred between September 2020 and June 2021, utilizing self-report questionnaires and electronic medical records at a cardiology outpatient clinic. Descriptive statistics, latent profile analysis, and logistic regression were employed for data analysis.
Results
The Type I coping profile was characterized by the greater use of most coping strategies, particularly problem-focused approaches, relative to the other profiles. The Type II coping profile exhibited below-average use of all coping strategies, except for substance use. The Type III coping profile displayed higher tendencies toward venting, self-blame, denial, behavioral disengagement, and substance use compared to the other profiles. Patients with the Type I coping profile displayed greater engagement in cardiac health behavior than those with Type II and Type III, as indicated by odds ratios of 2.57 (95% confidence interval=1.31~5.07) and 7.19 (95% confidence interval=2.10~24.56), respectively.
Conclusion
Participation in cardiac health behavior varies according to the coping profiles of patients with coronary artery disease. Healthcare providers should recognize and support appropriate coping strategies in these patients to promote healthy behaviors. A longitudinal study investigating how changes in coping profiles relate to cardiac health behavior could assist patients with coronary artery disease in maintaining such behaviors.

PURPOSE
This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the quality of life of patients with radical prostatectomy.
METHODS
Participants included 114 patients with radical prostatectomy in Pusan National University Hospital in Busan, Korea. Data were collected from May to July 2018, using a structured questionnaire measuring quality of life, erectile dysfunction, lower urinary tract symptoms, appraisal of uncertainty, resilience, educational needs for sexual health, and marital intimacy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, a one-way analysis of variance, and hierarchical multiple regression.
RESULTS
The statistically significant regression model explained about 77% of the variance in quality of life. Appraisal of uncertainty as an opportunity, appraisal of uncertainty as a danger, and resilience were identified as factors influencing the participants' quality of life.
CONCLUSION
In order to improve the quality of life of patients with radical prostatectomy, it is necessary to reduce uncertainty through providing practical information on uncertain situations, and the programs should be applied that can lower the danger aspect of uncertainty, increase the opportunity factor of uncertainty, and increase the resilience of the patient himself.

Citations

• A Structural Equation Modeling of Sexual Adjustment in Radical Prostatectomy Patients
  Min Kweon Ahn, Hyun Kyung Kim
  Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2021; 33(5): 532.     CrossRef