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Discharge planning, family-centered care, and caregiver satisfaction in pediatric nursing in the Southwestern Region of Vietnam

Phi Hieu Vo — 2026-08-28

Objective: To evaluate the status and relationships between discharge planning care, family-centered care, and caregiver satisfaction within the pediatric healthcare context at three general hospitals in the Southwestern region of Vietnam.

Methods: A descriptive–correlational study was conducted among 400 parent-caregivers of hospitalized children in three general hospitals. Data were collected using validated structured questionnaires, including a Discharge planning scale, a modified Family-Centered Care Assessment for Families, and a Caregiver satisfaction scale, all measured on a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and mediation analysis.

Results: Discharge planning was generally practiced (mean = 3.72), with lower performance in lifestyle-related guidance and provision of written educational materials. Family-centered care was moderately implemented (mean = 3.40), with notable gaps in shared decision-making and caregiver engagement. Caregiver satisfaction was relatively high (mean = 3.76), particularly in assessment and monitoring domains, although communication and education showed variability. Educational attainment was the only factor significantly associated with satisfaction (p = 0.038). Discharge planning was negatively associated with family-centered care (β = −0.266, p < 0.001), while neither discharge planning nor family-centered care showed a significant association with overall caregiver satisfaction. Mediation analysis indicated that family-centered care did not significantly mediate this relationship (p = 0.898).

Conclusion: Despite favorable satisfaction levels, family-centered care remains suboptimal and its role in linking discharge planning to caregiver outcomes appears limited. Strengthening structured discharge education and enhancing caregiver engagement through standardized family-centered care based protocols may improve pediatric care quality.

Perceptions, attitudes, and factors associated with the use of artificial intelligence in learning among students of the faculty of nursing and medical technology, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, academic year 2025–2026

Quang Pho Truong — 2026-09-14

Objectives: To assess students’ perceptions and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning and to analyze the associations of academic major, year of study, and academic performance with their perceptions and attitudes.

Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 462 students selected by stratified random sampling from March 1 to May 30, 2026. The questionnaire assessed perceived AI literacy, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, concerns/risks, calibrated trust, attitudes, and intention to continue using AI. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0, with chi-square/Fisher’s exact tests, odds ratios (ORs), 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and exact p-values.

Results: The mean scores for perceived AI literacy, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness were 3.89 ± 0.653, 3.88 ± 0.568, and 3.96 ± 0.585, respectively. The mean concerns/risks score was 3.77 ± 0.62, with the greatest concern being inaccurate medical information generated by AI. Calibrated trust, positive attitude, and intention to continue using AI had mean scores of 3.95 ± 0.633, 3.94 ± 0.630, and 3.88 ± 0.625, respectively. Year of study was significantly associated with attitude (p = 0.002), whereas academic major and academic performance were not.

Conclusion: Students generally had favorable perceptions and attitudes toward AI; however, prompting skills, information verification, academic integrity, and data privacy need to be strengthened. AI education should be introduced early and progressively tailored to students’ year of study.

Knowledge of hand, foot and mouth disease prevention among mothers with children under 5 years old treated at Nam Dinh Children’s Hospital in 2025

Thi Ly Nguyen — 2026-09-29

Objective: To describe knowledge and indentify factors associated with knowledge of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) prevention among mothers with children under 5 years old receiving treatment at Nam Dinh Children’s Hospital in 2025.

Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 132 mothers with children under 5 years old receiving treatment in three clinical departments (Respiratory, Emergency–Neonatal, and General Pediatrics) at Nam Dinh Children’s Hospital from April to June 2025.

Results: 58.3% of mothers demonstrated adequate knowledge, with a mean score of 28.08 ± 7.03 (range: 10–39). The highest proportions of correct responses were observed for the age group at higher risk of HFMD (99.2%) and the definition of the disease (98.5%), while the lowest proportion was found for knowledge of proper disposal of children’s feces and waste (47.7%). Maternal knowledge was significantly associated with age, residence, educational level, and household income (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Health education on HFMD prevention should be strengthened, with particular focus on topics in which mothers demonstrated limited knowledge.