BACKGROUND: Community mental health nursing has gained importance in Switzerland as part of a broader shift towards community-based psychiatric care. While community mental health nursing services are increasingly implemented, empirical evidence on their effectiveness in reducing psychiatric hospitalisations remains limited. This study aims to evaluate the effect of community mental health nursing on psychiatric hospitalisations and to identify risk factors for hospitalisation during community mental health nursing care. We conducted a naturalistic observational study using data from two linked national databases: the HomeCareData register and the Medical Statistics of Hospitals. The study included adults who were admitted to community mental health nursing services between January 2020 and December 2022 and whose data was documented in HomeCareData. With mirror-image methods, we compared psychiatric hospitalisation rates in equally long pre-index and post-index periods, defined by each individual's duration of community mental health nursing care, with each participant serving as their own control. The start of community mental health nursing care was defined as the index date. For a sensitivity analysis, individuals hospitalised within 60 days before the start of community mental health nursing were excluded to address potential regression to the mean effects. Uni- and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify risk factors of hospitalisation during community mental health nursing care. The study sample comprised 5252 individuals with a mean age of 52 years; 66% were female. The primary mirror-image analysis revealed a significant reduction in psychiatric hospitalisations following the start of community mental health nursing (unadjusted Incidence Rate Ratio: 0.60; 95% confidence interval: 0.55-0.65). No significant effect was observed in the sensitivity analysis (unadjusted Incidence Rate Ratio: 0.97; 95% confidence interval: 0.87-1.09). Multivariable logistic regression identified previous psychiatric hospitalisations and compulsory admissions as significant risk factors of hospitalisation during community mental health nursing care. Sociodemographic and diagnostic variables showed no significant associations. This is the first study to show a reduction in psychiatric hospitalisations after participation in community mental health nursing services in Switzerland. However, this effect was not confirmed in the sensitivity analysis which may suggest a regression to the mean effect. The study demonstrates the feasibility of using linked routine data to evaluate real-world mental health interventions and underscores the need for broader data coverage and improved documentation to strengthen future research.
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the valent type of valvular heart disease, caused by primary leaflet lesions or annular dilatation secondary to left ventricular dysfunction. It can lead to a series of complications such as volume overload, exacerbated pulmonary congestion, and heart failure, significantly impacting patient prognosis. Surgical mitral valve repair or replacement is currently the gold standard for MR treatment but is associated with substantial trauma, numerous complications, and poor tolerance in elderly high-risk patients. As an emerging minimally invasive technique, transcatheter mitral valve repair with MitraClip alleviates MR by tethering the edges of the anterior and posterior leaflets to create a bileaflet orifice (Peng et al. 2025). Compared with surgical procedures, it offers advantages of minimal trauma and rapid recovery, making it more suitable for elderly high-risk patients with multiple comorbidities. Mirror-image dextrocardia is a rare anatomical variation with an incidence of approximately 1/10,000. The heart is located in the right hemithorax with the apex pointing to the right lower quadrant, and the positions of great vessels and cardiac chambers are completely reversed from normal. This unique anatomy poses significant challenges to MitraClip surgery. This article summarizes the nursing experience of the first domestic case of a patient with mirror-image dextrocardia complicated by MR who underwent MitraClip implantation, aiming to explore the key perioperative management points for such high-risk cases and provide references for future similar surgeries.
To compare the efficacy of mirror intervention and music intervention in managing arteriovenous fistula cannulation pain in patients undergoing hemodialysis. A prospective, single-center, three-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial according to CONSORT guidelines. The present study was conducted in a specialized hemodialysis unit between 01 and 06 December 2025. The participants were randomly assigned to either the mirror intervention group (n = 25), the music intervention group (n = 25), or the control group (n = 25). Over the course of one week, participants underwent three cannulation sessions: one baseline session and two intervention sessions. During the intervention sessions, prior to cannulation, the mirror group was instructed to observe the reflection of their non-access arm for a period of 10 minutes, while the music group listened to analgesic instrumental music for a duration of 10 minutes. The control group received standard care. The intensity of pain was measured immediately after each cannulation using a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale. The study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07320859). The mean age of participants was 56.97 ± 15.22 years. Baseline pain scores and demographic characteristics were comparable between groups. The mirror intervention group demonstrated statistically significant lower VAS pain scores at both the first (T1) and second (T2) post-intervention assessments compared to both the music intervention and control groups (p < .001 for both). When controlling for baseline scores, the effect size of mirror intervention was large (η² = 0.554 for T1; η² = 0.509 for T2). No significant difference in pain scores was found between the music intervention and control groups (p > .05). Mirror intervention is significantly more effective than both music intervention and standard care in reducing arteriyovenöz fistül cannulation pain in hemodialysis patients. As a nurse-administered, cost-effective, safe, and evidence-based intervention, mirror intervention should be considered for integration into routine nursing care protocols. The present study provides a protocol for nurses to manage arteriovenous fistula cannulation pain that is both ready-to-use and evidence-based. The integration of mirror intervention into routine care provides nurses with a safe, non-pharmacological skill that directly enhances their role in ensuring patient comfort during the procedure. For patients, the benefits of this approach include a reduction in perceived pain and anxiety related to needle procedures. Furthermore, it has the potential to enhance overall treatment satisfaction and compliance by making hemodialysis sessions less uncomfortable.
The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into undergraduate nursing education has prompted significant debate regarding its impact on the development of critical reasoning, inquiry skills, and clinical judgement. While some scholars argue that reliance on GenAI may undermine independent thinking, contextual decision‑making, and autonomous judgement, emerging perspectives suggest that GenAI has the potential to enhance rather than erode these foundational competencies. This commentary examines the evolving role of GenAI in nursing education and argues that its thoughtful integration can strengthen students' preparedness for increasingly complex, technology‑rich clinical environments. Clinical judgement is central to safe nursing practice and is shaped by the nurse's interpretation of patient needs, contextual factors, and professional reasoning. While GenAI can synthesize large amounts of information efficiently, it does not replace human judgement; instead, it provides data that students must interpret within ethical, relational, and contextual dimensions of care. Integrating GenAI into educational contexts allows students to engage with realistic, data‑driven scenarios that mirror contemporary practice environments, supporting deeper analytical thinking and the ability to critique algorithmic outputs and biases. At the same time, the use of GenAI raises epistemological tensions between nursing's humanistic ways of knowing and AI's computational logic. These tensions underscore concerns that tacit knowledge, ethical reasoning, and patient‑centered judgement may be marginalized if GenAI tools are used uncritically. Addressing this challenge requires adapting nursing theory and curriculum to incorporate digital epistemologies while maintaining the profession's ethical and relational foundations. This commentary concludes that rather than discouraging GenAI use, nursing education must embrace it deliberately and ethically. Through intentional curriculum design, faculty development, and emphasis on AI literacy, educators can ensure that nursing students emerge as competent, reflective practitioners capable of navigating GenAI‑enabled healthcare environments with confidence and integrity.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential principles in the healthcare landscape, particularly in the nursing profession, aimed at reducing systemic inequities, improving representation, and strengthening fair opportunities across nursing education, workforce development, and clinical practice. However, the current U.S. political climate has posed challenges to the value of DEI by dismissing its ethical imperatives and disavowing the evidence that equity initiatives function as intended. This commentary examines how the politically motivated opposition and mischaracterization of DEI specifically affect the U.S. nursing workforce, workplace dynamics, and patient care delivery. The article argues that a coordinated, practice-focused response grounded in nursing ethics and empirical evidence is vital to preserve equitable care standards and support the well-being of nurses from underrepresented backgrounds. While this commentary centers on the U.S. context, the tensions described mirror challenges confronting health systems globally, making the discourse broadly relevant.
The menopause transition is a complex biopsychosocial life-course event that often coincides with significant role changes, including caregiving responsibilities, evolving family dynamics and sustained workplace participation. Many women describe menopause as disruptive, isolating and threatening to identity, with implications for well-being, work performance and professional engagement. This paper argues for the integration of reflection into nursing practice, including education, clinical encounters and workplace well-being initiatives, to better support women in healthcare who are approaching or experiencing the menopause transition. Peer-reviewed and key grey literature examining menopause-related workplace impacts, healthcare gaps and service provision were reviewed. Established reflective practice models were synthesised and adapted, informed by the authors' body of work on menopause and the nursing workforce. An integrated menopause-specific reflective framework, the MIRROR Cycle, was developed. The framework outlines practical reflective strategies including journaling, reflective supervision, Schwartz rounds, structured debriefing, narrative work, mindfulness and appraisal checklists. Socio-cultural and systemic barriers including stigma, silence, fear, limited training, fragmented services and organisational ageism and sexism were identified as factors compounding menopausal distress. Embedding the MIRROR Cycle across education, clinical care and workplace policy may enhance coping, identity integration and organisational responsiveness, supporting inclusive and menopause-informed nursing practice.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: WhatsApp has become a central communication tool among medical and nursing staff worldwide, offering a fast and convenient way to share clinical information. However, its widespread use raises concerns regarding patient confidentiality and data security. This study examined the extent and characteristics of WhatsApp use for clinical purposes among hospital-based healthcare professionals in Israel, and the perceived risks and benefits associated with its use. METHODS: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire adapted from De Benedictis et al., among 283 participants – 132 medical staff and 151 nursing staff – from hospitals across Israel. The questionnaire assessed usage patterns, perceived utility, and perceived risk. Data were analyzed using hierarchical regression to identify predictors of use. RESULTS: Professional WhatsApp use was nearly universal (reported by 100% of physicians and 97.4% of nurses). Physicians reported significantly higher use in both non-identifiable data sharing (mean 3.46 on a 1–5 scale, with 1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree) and identifiable data sharing (mean 2.61) compared to nurses (means 2.96 and 2.26, respectively). Perceived personal benefit was high (mean 5.19 on a 1–7 scale, with 1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree), while perceived organizational support was low (mean 1.86), indicating a lack of official guidelines. Regression analysis identified four predictors: age (negative association), and personal, normative-organizational, and regulatory-organizational benefits (positive associations). Perceived risk was higher among women and negatively predicted use. CONCLUSIONS: WhatsApp is a deeply embedded communication tool in the daily clinical practice of the surveyed medical and nursing staff. This reflects a “normalization of non-compliance”, where the perceived efficiency of WhatsApp overrides regulatory prohibitions. Given its advantages and the current policy ambiguity, there is an urgent need for balanced regulatory guidance that leverages built-in security features, enhances risk awareness, and aligns with real-world practices to ensure both efficiency and patient privacy. WhatsApp is widely used by healthcare professionals to share clinical information quickly and efficiently. Our study found that almost all surveyed physicians and nurses use the app for work-related communication, and that identifiable patient information is often shared, despite formal policies prohibiting it. While hospitals issue guidelines that discourage such use, these have limited impact. In contrast, strong social and professional norms within teams encourage WhatsApp communication, making it an integral part of hospital life. The findings mirror global research showing that the need for fast, accessible communication often overrides institutional restrictions, reflecting a “normalization of non-compliance”. This pattern highlights a universal policy gap: WhatsApp and similar apps have become essential tools in healthcare systems worldwide yet are used without adequate regulation. The study calls for practical, balanced policies that align with real-world clinical needs while ensuring the protection of patient privacy.
The U.S. population is undergoing a considerable transformation as individuals become substantially older and more racially and ethnically diverse. The nursing workforce should mirror the general population to improve the likelihood that healthcare systems provide culturally appropriate care. However, in nursing education, minority leaders, faculty, and students are underrepresented. All faculty and students can gain unique insights into cultural humility, race relations, and ethnicity from underrepresented nurse leaders. Increasing the number of underrepresented academic leaders may help nursing programs recruit, educate, mentor, and successfully graduate more underrepresented nursing students. This article highlights the importance of underrepresented individuals in academic nursing leadership positions and their influence on recruiting and retaining underrepresented faculty and students.
For philosophers, psychologists, and cognitive scientists, folk psychology is a theory of social cognition that explains other people's behaviour by referring to their beliefs, desires, intentions, and other mental states. Although discussions continue about how the ability to understand others works, current research indicates that no single explanation is clearly better than others. I describe how everyday understanding, phenomenology, social ontology, and neuroscience come together to explain how nurses learn in clinical settings. A case study written by an ICU nurse provides a real‑world example of why folk psychology relies on non‑representational, embodied, and contextually situated social cognition. After clarifying the role of propositional attitudes in folk‑psychological reasoning, I draw on Edith Stein's phenomenology of empathy to describe the process through which the nurse decided to engage a distressed family to encourage them to donate their loved one's organs. I use Stein's social ontology and relational ethics to explain why the nurse found the situation she describes morally salient. Drawing on current debates in social cognition theory, I demonstrate how embodied attunement, affective resonance, and mirror-neuron mechanisms explain empathy and its development into sympathy and, potentially, compassionate nursing care. I conclude that social cognition theories integrate Stein's concepts of empathy and social ontology within a neuroscience-supported view of knowledge and relational ethics in nursing practice.
Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are localised skin and/or tissue injuries caused by sustained pressure from diagnostic or therapeutic devices and often mirror the device shape. Although largely preventable, MDRPIs require consistent assessment, documentation and timely preventive care during device use. This cross-sectional study assessed knowledge and attitudes towards MDRPI prevention and management among second-, third- and fourth-year nursing students undertaking clinical placements and examined associations with selected sociodemographic and training-related variables. A survey was conducted at Arab American University in the West Bank during April-May 2025. Data were collected using a 16-item MDRPI knowledge test (score range 0-16) and an 11-item attitude scale (score range 11-55), for which all negatively worded items were reverse-coded before total scores were calculated so that higher scores indicated more positive attitudes. A total of 313 nursing students undertaking clinical placements were included in the analysis. Knowledge was high (mean = 13.32, SD = 2.51), with 76.36% classified as having good knowledge. Attitudes were less favourable (mean = 28.30, SD = 11.79); 43.45% were classified descriptively as having negative attitudes and 42.17% as neutral. Knowledge and attitude scores were weakly positively correlated (r = 0.24, p < 0.001). Previous MDRPI-related training was associated with higher knowledge (14.65 ± 1.09 vs. 11.26 ± 2.69, p < 0.001), whereas attitude scores did not differ significantly by gender, academic year or previous training. These findings support guideline-based, simulation- and case-supported educational strategies that address knowledge, motivation, professional accountability and documentation practices.
BackgroundOnline harassment has emerged as a global crisis, impacting nearly 40% of adult internet users and inflicting deep-seated "soul pain." While traditional support is standard, there is a lack of structured interventions addressing the ontological insecurity caused by digital cruelty. This study explores the integration of biblical promises as "anchors" within spiritual nursing care to restore a victim's inherent sense of worth.MethodsFollowing Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines and the PCC framework, a scoping review was conducted across six major databases (2015-2025). Ten high-impact primary studies (N = 10) were selected for thematic synthesis based on their explicit focus on the intersection of digital trauma and faith-based coping.ResultsThematic synthesis revealed a four-stage trajectory: (1) digital displacement, (2) the clinical necessity of spiritual assessment, (3) the application of biblical anchors, and (4) identity restoration. Findings suggest that anchoring identity in the Imago Dei provides a stable alternative to the "digital mirror" of social media.ConclusionsThe proposed "Five Directional Statements of Restoration" framework operationalizes these findings for clinical practice. Ethical implementation is emphasized, requiring informed consent and alignment with the patient's faith tradition to ensure autonomy and avoid spiritual coercion. This review concludes that specialized spiritual nursing care offers a restorative remedy for digital shame, fostering unshakeable resilience.
There is limited evidence and humanistic thinking about the thoughts and reactions of peer observers during nursing simulation. An increased understanding may provide new insights and opportunities to advance therapeutic relationships and holistic care. This study explored peer observer and active participant thoughts during simulation to better understand how shared learning experiences transform and improve nursing practice. A qualitive descriptive design generated data via peer observers and active participants' self-reported experiences from pre-registration second-year, nursing students. Responses were synthesized and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. From 175 peer-observer accounts, four codes were generated and synthesized into three themes: Observer self-critique and critique of others; observer empathy and affect; and observers' outsider perspective. Six codes were generated from the analysis of 234 active participant accounts analysis and synthesized into three themes: participant affect; participant cognition and participant confidence. The peer observer role can experience simulation as an immersive and emotive encounter that may indicate active and deep learning is occurring. Simulation learning design should prioritize the identification of empathy experienced by observers for the participants and explicitly include it in cognitive processing undertaken during simulation debrief. Linking the experience of empathy with nursing theory in simulation is a powerful learning tool.
To investigate the effects of mirror therapy (MT) on reducing arteriovenous fistula cannulation-related pain and anxiety undergoing hemodialysis. A parallel-group, assessor-blind randomized controlled trial was performed according to CONSORT guidelines. This study was conducted between October 2024 and January 2025 among 54 hemodialysis patients in a dialysis center. The participants were randomly divided into an experimental (MT) group (n = 27) or a control group (n = 27). Both groups received routine care, and the experimental group also received 2 weeks (6 sessions) of MT. In the experimental group, after the patient watched his or her arm in the mirror for 15 minutes, the cannulation procedure was performed. The control group was subjected to a routine procedure. The primary outcome was the cannulation-related pain score, and the secondary outcome was the anxiety score. Pain was measured a total of six times at each session, while the anxiety score was measured twice. Compared with those in the control group, the participants in the intervention group had significantly lower average pain scores during the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sessions in the nonadaptive phase (p < .001). The results of the ANCOVA revealed that when the STAI-I pretest score was statistically controlled, there was no significant difference between the mean STAI-I posttest scores of the intervention group and the control group according to the covariance analysis results (p = .089). MT was found to be effective in reducing fistula-related cannulation pain, but it did not reduce anxiety. Hemodialysis nurses need to provide and implement routines for pain control during arteriovenous fistula cannulation. Cannulation with MT is a nonpharmacological, easy-to-apply and cost-effective method.
Paliperidone palmitate 6-month formulation (PP6M) offers a promising alternative for maintaining treatment adherence and reducing relapse risk in patients with schizophrenia. However, real-world data on its long-term effectiveness and safety remains limited. To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PP6M in a real-world setting over 12 months in patients with schizophrenia previously stabilized on monthly (PP1M) or 3-monthly (PP3M) formulations. This was a multicenter, ambispective mirror-image study conducted across 10 Community Mental Health Units in Spain. A total of 158 patients with schizophrenia who switched from PP1M or PP3M to PP6M were followed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Effectiveness was assessed through hospitalization rates, Clinical Global Impression (CGI), and Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) scores. Safety, adverse effects, and substance use were also analyzed. A significant reduction in hospitalization was observed at 6 and 12 months compared to the prior year. CGI and SDS scores improved significantly over time. Patient retention at 12 months was 83%, resulting in a dropout rate of 17%. The primary reasons for dropout were clinical relapse (40.7%) and patient refusal (29.6%). Adverse events were reported in 38.2% of patients, mostly mild or moderate. A significant reduction in substance use, particularly cocaine, was also noted. Acceptance of PP6M was high, with nursing staff playing a key role in facilitating the transition. PP6M is an effective and well-tolerated option for patients with schizophrenia in real-world clinical practice. It reduces hospitalizations, improves clinical outcomes, and may contribute to decreased substance use.
Background: Motor imagery (MI) and mirror therapy (MT) are widely used neurorehabilitation strategies to enhance motor recovery after stroke and are commonly applied as adjuncts to conventional rehabilitation therapy (CRT). However, direct comparative evidence between these interventions remains limited. This systematic review compared the effects of MI and MT on motor function, functional performance, spasticity, and gait-related outcomes in adults after stroke. Methods: A systematic comparative review with narrative synthesis was conducted following PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251274308). PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect were searched up to July 2025. Clinical trials directly comparing MI and MT in adults with stroke were included. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale, and risk of bias was evaluated with the Cochrane RoB 2 tool. Results: Six clinical trials involving 206 participants were included. Both MI and MT were associated with significant pre-post improvements across motor function, functional performance, spasticity, and gait-related outcomes. Between-group comparisons yielded heterogeneous findings, with no consistent evidence supporting the superiority of either intervention. Isolated advantages of MI were reported for specific upper-limb subdomains, but these effects were not consistently replicated. Overall methodological quality ranged from low to moderate, and all included studies were judged to be at high risk of bias according to the RoB 2 tool. Conclusions: MI and MT appear to provide comparable benefits for motor and functional recovery after stroke when used as adjuncts to CRT. Current evidence does not support the preferential use of one intervention, highlighting the need for well-designed trials with improved methodological rigor.
Clinical simulation bridges the gap between theory and practice in nursing education. However, the optimal design specifically, direct observation or faculty presence, remains unsettled. This study compares the short-term effects of faculty presence during clinical-simulation re-demonstrations on student anxiety, self-confidence, and satisfaction, with the goal of informing more effective, student-centered simulation strategies. A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was implemented between January and April 2024 at a university in Saudi Arabia. A convenience sample of 138 senior Bachelor of Nursing students was divided into a control group (faculty member present in the simulation lab) and an intervention group (faculty members observing and evaluating students through a one-way mirror from the control room). Group allocation followed pre-existing class arrangements, and randomization was not performed. Data were collected using validated instruments: the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI, Forms Y-1/Y-2), the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale (SCLS), and a demographic questionnaire. Posttest results indicated that the intervention group demonstrated significantly lower state anxiety (M = 60.9) compared with the control group (M = 78.09; effect size r ≈ -0.22). The intervention group also reported higher self-confidence (M = 73.57) than the control group (M = 65.43; effect size r ≈ -0.07). Conversely, satisfaction scores were higher in the control group (M = 72.25) than in the intervention group (M = 66.75; effect size r ≈ -0.10). Among participants in the intervention group, female students exhibited significantly higher anxiety and lower satisfaction and self-confidence than male students (p < 0.05). The intervention enhanced students' self-confidence and revealed gender-related differences in simulation learning. These findings underscore the need for tailored simulation strategies that address specific learning needs. Differentiated feedback and structured debriefings may strengthen confidence and reduce anxiety. Future research should explore faculty presence versus absence using larger samples and mixed-method designs to identify conditions optimizing learning and student affect.
BackgroundAround 80% of stroke survivors experience upper-limb impairment during the acute phase, with 55% to 75% still affected after 6 months, hindering their daily activities. Consequently, upper-limb rehabilitation has become essential in post-stroke management, leading to innovative therapeutic methods. Despite the variety of available techniques, Mirror Therapy stands out as a feasible and cost-effective option alongside conventional physical therapy. This study aims to assess the impact of Mirror Therapy on improving motor and timed functional abilities of the upper extremities in chronic stroke patients in Saudi Arabia.MethodologyThis study was a prospective, randomized controlled trial, which was conducted at 3 Ministry of Health hospitals in Saudi Arabia with 38 chronic stroke patients randomly assigned into two treatment arms, experimental group (n = 19) and control group (n = 19). The study was registered in clinicaltrails.gov with the registration ID NCT06698380. The experimental group received 45 min of training three days a week for six weeks. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) and Wolf Motor Function S Test (WMFT) were used as outcome measures. Pre- and post-intervention measurements were obtained.ResultsThe participants' average age was 54.97 ± 7.11 years, with an average height of 165.66 ± 11.21 cm, weight of 78.92 ± 18.96 kg, and BMI of 28.71 ± 6.19 kg/m². Among them, the majority of participants were male (68.4%), with ischemic strokes being the most prevalent type (73.7%). The FMA-US and WMFT scores showed significant improvement in the experimental group (p < 0.001) when compared to the control group.ConclusionMirror Therapy significantly enhances motor ability and timed functional activities in the upper extremity of chronic stroke patients.
An individual's quality of life is dependent on the overall health and well-being. Due to the interdependence of oral health and systemic health, the oral cavity has been called as the mirror to the general health. Educative oral health measures are extremely important as major oral diseases can be deterred by appropriate knowledge and practice of good oral hygiene. This web-questionnaire-based descriptive cross-sectional study included nursing staff of the institute for whom a pre-validated questionnaire as used by Tadin et al. was used to assess their knowledge about oral health and oral hygiene techniques. A sample size of 160 was obtained. Knowledge, practice, and attitude scores were calculated. Independent sample t-test was conducted for the test of significance. The role of fluoride in the development of dental caries was known to 100 (62.5%) of the respondents, whereas reimplantation of an avulsed tooth was unknown to the similar percentage. The knowledge score obtained had a mean value of 12.74 (84.93%), the mean attitude score was 4.28 (42.8%), and the mean practice score was 4.51 (50.1%). This study provided us with an insight of the knowledge of oral health and awareness about the oral hygiene techniques and its practice among the nursing staff of the institute.