Knowledge and attitudes of nursing staff towards malnutrition care in nursing homes: A multicentre cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 734-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Bauer ◽  
R. J. G. Halfens ◽  
C. Lohrmann
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

The self-reported and observed competence of nursing staff in mobility care based on Kinaesthetics in nursing homes – A cross-sectional study

Pflege ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 319-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidrun Gattinger ◽  
Beate Senn ◽  
Virpi Hantikainen ◽  
Sascha Köpke ◽  
Stefan Ott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Dynamic State ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Evaluation

Abstract. Background: The majority of care-dependent persons living in nursing homes have mobility impairment affecting the physical, psychological, and social aspects of the persons’ lives. Therefore, nursing staff needs competence to provide good mobility enhancing care. Aim: This study assesses the self-reported and observed competence of nursing home staff in mobility care based on Kinaesthetics in order to increase attention about nursing staff’s impact on nursing home residents’ mobility. Methods: A cross-sectional study design involving a survey and an observational study was employed. Survey data were collected using the Kinaesthetics Competence Self-Evaluation (KCSE) scale. For the observational study, data were collected with a video camera and rated using the Kinaesthetics Competence Observation (KCO) instrument. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation methods and a generalised linear model. Results: The majority of survey participants (n = 180) indicated their competence in mobility care based on Kinaesthetics as very good (mean score 13, SD 1.44, on a scale from 4 to 16). The observed competence of nursing staff (n = 40) was good (mean score 10.8, SD 2.44, out of a possible score from 4 to 16). Positive correlations were found between self-reported or observed competence in mobility care based on Kinaesthetics and employment rate, work experience in nursing home care and Kinaesthetics training. Conclusion: A combined assessment of self-evaluation and observation is recommended in order to get a comprehensive picture of knowledge, skills, attitude and dynamic state of nursing staffs’ competence in mobility care based on Kinaesthetics.

scholarly journals Resident and staff perspectives of person-centered climate in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunxia Yang ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Lily Dongxia XIAO ◽  
Wenhui Zhang ◽  
Menghan Xia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Person-centered care is widely recognized as a gold standard and is based on a supportive psychosocial climate for both residents and staff in nursing homes. Residents and staff may have different perspectives as to whether the climate in which they interact is person-centered, perhaps due to their different expectations of the nursing home environment and the provision of care services. The aim of this study was to explore and compare resident and staff perspectives of person-centered climate in aged care nursing homes. Methods This is a descriptive cross-sectional study using a cluster random sampling method. The study collected data in 2016 from residents (n = 251) and nursing staff (n = 249) in 23 nursing homes using a Person-centered Climate Questionnaire-Patient version and Person-centered Climate-Staff version. T-tests for independent-samples were used to compare scores ranked by nursing staff and residents. Results The mean scores of ‘A climate of safety’ subscale and ‘A climate of everydayness’ subscale rated by residents were significantly lower than those rated by nursing staff. The mean scores of ‘A climate of hospitality’ rated by residents were very low among the three subscales, an indicator of the need to improve a more home-like environment for residents. Residents in larger size nursing homes showed a higher score of person-centered climate compared with their counterparts in small size nursing homes. Conclusions This study reveals that the perspectives and perceptions of person-centered climate differ between residents and nursing staff. Therefore, both resident and staff perspectives should be taken into account in attempting to improve person-centered climate for better care outcomes.

scholarly journals Skin cancer knowledge and attitudes in the region of Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Awatef kelati ◽  
Hanane Baybay ◽  
Mariam Atassi ◽  
Samira Elfakir ◽  
Salim Gallouj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

scholarly journals Prostate cancer awareness and attitude toward early detection among male soldiers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Gyasi Necku ◽  
Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba ◽  
Aaron Asibi Abuosi
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Abstract Background Prostate cancer (PC) is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men in Ghana. This poses a public health threat, especially among the Ghana Armed Force (GAF) where the majority are males. This study aimed to assess male soldiers’ awareness, knowledge and attitudes toward early detection of prostate cancer. Results It was found that 58.3% of the soldiers were less aware of PC and 76.0% had low or neutral knowledge regarding risk factors and symptoms of PC. The soldiers had positive attitudes toward early detection but had low intentions of getting tested. Awareness was significantly associated with education, rank, haven received PC information from a health worker and being knowledgeable of signs of PC. Conclusion We recommend that management of the GAF should liaise with the Ministry of Health to sensitize and educate soldiers on prostate cancer, and if possible, organize periodic screening activities for the soldiers to aid in early detection and effective management of the disease. The findings of this study provide valuable information for health interventions in Ghana.

scholarly journals Drug modification by nurses in Norwegian nursing homes: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-357
Author(s):  
Hege Solberg ◽  
Siri Andreassen Devik ◽  
Hege Therese Bell ◽  
Daniel Horst Zeiss ◽  
Rose Mari Olsen
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Drug Modification

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitudes of nursing professors and students concerning the interface between spirituality, religiosity and health

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 1205-1213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia de Souza Tomasso ◽  
Ideraldo Luiz Beltrame ◽  
Giancarlo Lucchetti
Keyword(s):  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Religious Practices ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The University ◽  
Common Barriers

This study compares the knowledge and attitudes of nursing professors and students concerning the interface between spirituality, religiosity and health. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 30 nursing professors and 118 students. The results reveal that more than 95% of the participants had some religious affiliation, 96% believed that spirituality considerably influences patients' health, and 77% wished to address this subject. However, only 36% felt prepared for it and most believed that the university did not provide the necessary information. No statistical differences were found between the religious practices of nursing professors and students, though a marked difference was found in their clinical practices and opinions concerning spirituality and its inclusion in the program's curriculum. The most common barriers to addressing such a subject were: fear of imposing one's own beliefs, lack of time, and fear of offending patients.

Knowledge and attitudes regarding the self-use of pain medications in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0
Author(s):  
MawadahM Magadmi ◽  
RaniaM Magadmi ◽  
FatemahO Kamel ◽  
MagdaM Hagras ◽  
HwraaI Alhmied ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Pain Medications
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