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Loreana Macale

Other affiliations: Sapienza University of Rome
Bio: Loreana Macale is an academic researcher from University of Rome Tor Vergata. The author has contributed to research in topics: Nurse education & Validity. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 15 publications receiving 54 citations. Previous affiliations of Loreana Macale include Sapienza University of Rome.

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TL;DR: The results show that students get accustomed to taking academically deceitful actions and come to consider their behaviours acceptable and normal, thereby stabilizing them, which increases the probability of stabilizing subsequent deceitful behaviours.

30 citations

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TL;DR: A significant increase in the NSE-PS scores over the years has emerged; in addition, all N SE-PS dimensions were correlated negatively with burnout and positively with engagement.
Abstract: Student perceptions of self-efficacy (SE) prevent stress and burnout and improve engagement in nursing education, thus increasing learning outcomes. The study aims were to (1) validate a scale measuring nursing SE in psychomotor skills (NSE-PS), (2) describe changes in NSE-PS over time, and (3) explore NSE-PS correlations with burnout and engagement. A total of 1117 nursing students participated. A significant increase in the NSE-PS scores over the years has emerged; in addition, all NSE-PS dimensions were correlated negatively with burnout and positively with engagement.

16 citations

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TL;DR: The academic nurse self-efficacy scale had good validity and reliability and should be considered for nursing students and may have an impact on universities, mainly in nursing degree programmes.
Abstract: Aims An available strategy to counteract academic failure is the development and implementation of student academic self-efficacy; however, to date, there are no instruments measuring it. The aim of this study was to develop and psychometrically test an academic nurse self-efficacy scale. Design A longitudinal study design was used in accordance with Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of health status Measurement Instruments guidelines. Methods A convenience sample of 1,129 nursing students attending the first year of the course were involved. The data collection began in 2014 and went on for 3 years. Data were collected at the beginning of the first (T0), at the end of the first (T1), at the end of the second (T2), and at the end of the third (T3) year. The academic nurse self-efficacy scale was evaluated for content and face validity, for construct validity with explorative, confirmative factor analysis and hypothesis testing and for reliability. The standard error and the smallest detectable difference were also evaluated. Results Scree plot analysis suggested a four-factor solution and confirmative factor analysis model reached a good fit. We verified the first hypothesis, partially the second and not the third. The dimensions show a Cronbach's α 0.72-0.83. The smallest detectable difference was 26%. Conclusions The academic nurse self-efficacy scale had good validity and reliability and should be considered for nursing students. Impact These findings may have an impact on universities, mainly in nursing degree programmes because nurse educators can identify nursing students with low academic self-efficacy and help them in their academic duties. Indirectly, academic self-efficacy monitoring can be used for evaluating the effect of different teaching strategies or mentorship support over time.

15 citations

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TL;DR: The Scale for Quality Evaluation of the Bachelor Degree in Nursing, although requiring further studies, represents a useful instrument to measure the quality of the bachelor degree and its psychometric properties with a descriptive design.

9 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a longitudinal study of nursing students' academic self-efficacy was conducted to identify the factors that are predictive of academic selfefficacy, using a linear regression model.
Abstract: AIM To analyse any changes seen in the academic self-efficacy of nursing students during the three years of their academic education as well as the associated predictive factors DESIGN A longitudinal study design was applied METHODS The sample included 220 students who attended a large university in central Italy The students' academic self-efficacy was measured using the Academic Nurses' Self-Efficacy Scale Data were collected annually from 2014/2015 to 2017/2018 at the beginning of the first year (T0), at the end of the first year (T1), at the end of the second year (T2) and at the end of the third year (T3) A repeated measure univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to detect any possible changes in the students' academic self-efficacy scores over the four measurement points To identify the factors that are predictive of academic self-efficacy, a linear regression model was used RESULTS Overall, the students' academic self-efficacy did not change significantly over the three-year period of their education Both sex (female) and age (24-50 years) during T0-T2 significantly predicted changes in the students' academic self-efficacy over time Moreover female students started with lower academic self-efficacy scores than male students, although their academic self-efficacy increased over time, while the male students' academic self-efficacy actually decreased over time In addition, students with a scientific background reported higher academic self-efficacy than other students CONCLUSIONS Although the students' academic self-efficacy did not change over time, from a theoretical perspective, academic self-efficacy can be developed using a number of strategies such as a well-organised tutorial during the clinical learning phase and feedback or encouragement IMPACT Academic staff should monitor nursing students' academic self-efficacy over time, particularly in the case of male and younger students, students with a partner and students with a humanities background during the first 2 years of the course

7 citations


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01 Jan 2016
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14,604 citations

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TL;DR: Deming's theory of management based on the 14 Points for Management is described in Out of the Crisis, originally published in 1982 as mentioned in this paper, where he explains the principles of management transformation and how to apply them.
Abstract: According to W. Edwards Deming, American companies require nothing less than a transformation of management style and of governmental relations with industry. In Out of the Crisis, originally published in 1982, Deming offers a theory of management based on his famous 14 Points for Management. Management's failure to plan for the future, he claims, brings about loss of market, which brings about loss of jobs. Management must be judged not only by the quarterly dividend, but by innovative plans to stay in business, protect investment, ensure future dividends, and provide more jobs through improved product and service. In simple, direct language, he explains the principles of management transformation and how to apply them.

9,241 citations

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01 Jul 2013
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss conflicts between ethics and law, regulations, or other governing legal authority, and present an informal resolution of these conflicts. But they do not address the problem of unfair discrimination.
Abstract: 1. Resolving Ethical Issues 1.01 Misuse of Psychologists’ Work 1.02 Conflicts Between Ethics and Law, Regulations, or Other Governing Legal Authority 1.03 Conflicts Between Ethics and Organizational Demands 1.04 Informal Resolution of Ethical Violations 1.05 Reporting Ethical Violations 1.06 Cooperating With Ethics Committees 1.07 Improper Complaints 1.08 Unfair Discrimination Against Complainants and Respondents

1,310 citations

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1,029 citations

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01 Jan 1967

890 citations