Digital nursing practice theory: a scoping review and thematic analysis

AimsThis scoping review aims to identify existing theories associated with digital nursing practice toadd a lens on the future use of digital technologies by nurses.DesignA review of theories related to digital technology in nursing practice was conducted followingthe framework described by Arksey and O’Malley. All published literature up until 12th May2022 was included.Data sourcesSeven databases were utilised including Medline, Scopus, CINAHL, ACM Digital Library, IEEEXplore, BNI and Web of Science. A Google Scholar search was also performed.Review methodsThe search terms included (nurs* AND (digital OR technol* OR e-health or ehealth or digitalhealth or telemedicine or telehealth) AND theory).ResultsThe database searches yielded 282 citations. After screening, 9 papers were included in thereview. These described 8 distinct nursing theories.ConclusionThe focuses of the theories included the role of technology in society and nursing. Howtechnology should be developed to support nursing practice. Health consumers’ use of nursinginformatics. The use of technology as an expression of caring and the preservation ofhumanness. The relationship between human persons and non-human actants and the creationof nursing technologies as caring in addition to existing technologies.Three themes were identified including the role of technology as an agent within the patientenvironment; nurse interactions with technology to achieve ‘knowing’ of patients and thenecessity of technological competence among nurses. Then, using Actor Network Theory (ANT)a zoom-out lens to map the concepts was propose

COVID sex lives : survey 1 report

This report presents initial findings from the first survey of Covid Sex Lives project. Public health measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus are translated into media messaging by organisations that target the health of different groups. This research studies the experiences of Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Our focus is on uses of dating and hook up apps, sexual activity and how and how this has changed during the pandemic as restrictions such as social distancing and lockdowns have been introduced. We are conducting this research with a view to help improve policy and practice around MSM sexual wellbeing and public health messaging, shed light on what to look for where MSM are concerned, and provide learning about COVID public health messaging that will benefit MSM and the general population. The research is a collaboration between the University of Salford, Kings College London, Birmingham City University and Newcastle University and is funded by UKRI. You can find out more here: https://hub.salford.ac.uk/health-and-society-research/public-healthmessaging- during-the-covid-pandemic-dating-app-usage-and-sexual-wellbeing-among-menwho- have-sex-with-men

COVID sex lives : survey 2 report

This report presents initial findings from the second survey of Covid Sex Lives project. Public health measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus are translated into media messaging by organisations that target the health of different groups. This research studies the experiences of Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Our focus is on uses of dating and hook up apps, sexual activity and how this has changed during the pandemic as restrictions such as social distancing and lockdowns have been introduced. We are conducting this research with a view to help improve policy and practice around MSM sexual wellbeing and public health messaging, shed light on what to look for where MSM are concerned, and provide learning about COVID public health messaging that will benefit MSM and the general population. The research is a collaboration between the University of Salford, Kings College London, Birmingham City University and Newcastle University and is funded by UKRI. You can find out more and view our past reports here: https://hub.salford.ac.uk/health-and-society-research/public-health-messaging-during-the-covid-pandemic-dating-app-usage-and-sexual-wellbeing-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men

Interrogating the possibilities and problems of YouTube sex edutainment content : an Actor-Network Theory approach

British Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) has gained public attention in recent years due to several reports highlighting gaps in provision and a change of statutory guidance for RSE in 2019. Historically RSE has linked sex with risk and shame, stifling communication and leaving gaps in RSE provision around pleasure, LGBTQ+ education, and other intersectional needs. This can lead to unfulfilled information needs that many young people try to fulfil by seeking information online.However, the rise of social media influencers has created micro-celebrities with influence on their followers. Some influencers specialise in talking openly about sex education topics. This research focuses on YouTube content created by these influencers, referred to as YouTube sex edutainment. Using an Actor-Network Theory approach, the research interrogates the possibilities and problems of this form of disseminating sex, relationships and sexual health information to understand if and how it can be utilised on a broader level to fill the gaps in provision for 13–24-year-olds. Using a three-phase mixed methods approach, this research focuses on each of the key actors in the YouTube sex edutainment assemblage: YouTube, Influencers and Young People. Phase one interrogates YouTube using Walkthrough analysis to observe opportunities and limitations of utilising YouTube for sexual health learning. Phase two develops a health influencer framework, before identifying the role of influencers within the assemblage through email interviews with YouTube sex edutainment influencers and analysis of public audience comments on their videos. The third phase uses online surveys with 13-24-year-olds to identify how British young people seek and share sex, relationships and sexual health information, and the role of digital media within this. The perspectives of each of these actors are then amalgamated to identify 3 key possibilities for YouTube sex edutainment: existing use, peer education potential, and accessibility; and 3 key problems: funding, misinformation, and platform governance; and how these could be addressed in future interventions

Covid sex lives : survey 4 report

This report presents initial findings from the fourth survey of the Covid Sex Lives project. Public health measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are translated into media messaging by organisations that target the health of different groups. This research studies the experiences of Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Our focus is on uses of dating and hook up apps, sexual activity and how this has changed during the pandemic as restrictions such as social distancing and lockdowns have been introduced. We are conducting this research with a view to help improve policy and practice around MSM sexual wellbeing and public health messaging, shed light on what to look for where MSM are concerned, and provide learning about COVID public health messaging that will benefit MSM and the general population. The research is a collaboration between the University of Salford, King's College London, Birmingham City University and Newcastle University and is funded by UKRI. You can find out more and view our past reports here: https://hub.salford.ac.uk/health-and- society-research/public-health-messaging-during-the-covid-pandemic-dating-app-usage-and-sexual-wellbeing- among-men- who-have-sex-with-men