Nurses and physiotherapists’ knowledge levels on autonomic dysreflexia in a rehabilitation hospital

Abstract Background Cancer is the leading cause of death with 7.6 million deaths worldwide annually. About 19% of bladder cancer cases are attributed to environmental and occupational factors. The knowledge of any disease is very vital in the control or prevention of such disease. This study examined the knowledge and perception of urinary bladder cancer among 104 local dye workers in Ghana (Kumasi, Koforidua and Somanya). Methods A well-structured questionnaire was used to measure participants’ knowledge and perception towards bladder cancer. Forty out of the 104 participants were recruited to provide their urine samples for cytomorphological study. Thin smears were prepared and stained with Papanicolaou stain. Respondents were selected based on clinical history and working experience. Result The response rate to the questionnaires was 100% of the 104 respondents interviewed. The respondents had a mean age of 26 years. Overall, about 10% of the respondents in this study had good knowledge levels on bladder cancer and 16% had good perception of the disease. There was a significant correlation between knowledge and educational level of the participants (p < 0.001). Report of the cytomorphological study indicates that none of the samples of the participants screened had cancerous cells. Conclusion The findings suggest that level of knowledge about bladder cancer among local dye workers in this study was low, while their level of perception was just above average.

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Implementation of Person-Centered Care: A Feasibility Study Using the WE-CARE Roadmap

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052205 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2205

Author(s):

Roman A. Lewandowski ◽

Jędrzej B. Lewandowski ◽

Inger Ekman ◽

Karl Swedberg ◽

Jan Törnell ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Quality Care ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Rehabilitation Hospital ◽

Person Centered Care ◽

Centered Care ◽

Multi Disciplinary Team

Background: Person-Centered Care (PCC) is a promising approach towards improved quality of care and cost containment within health systems. It has been evaluated in Sweden and England. This feasibility study examines initial PCC implementation in a rehabilitation hospital for children in Poland. Methods: The WE-CARE Roadmap of enablers was used to guide implementation of PCC for patients with moderate scoliosis. A multi-disciplinary team of professionals were trained in the PCC approach and the hospital Information Technology (IT) system was modified to enhance PCC data capture. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the nine health care professionals involved in the pilot study and three patients/parents receiving care. Transcribed data were analyzed via content analysis. Results: 51 patients and their families were treated via a PCC approach. High proportions of new PCC data fields were completed by the professionals. The professionals were able to implement the three core PCC routines and perceived benefits using the PCC approach. Patients and their families also perceived improved quality care. The WE-CARE framework enablers facilitated PCC implementation in this setting. Conclusions: This feasibility pilot study indicates that the Gothenburg PCC approach can be successfully transferred to a rehabilitation hospital in Poland with favorable perceptions of implementation by both professionals and patients/their families.

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P121 The effect of training about nebuliser cleaning and disinfection on the knowledge levels and practises of the caregivers of patients with cystic fibrosis

Journal of Cystic Fibrosis ◽

10.1016/s1569-1993(21)01147-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. S76

Author(s):

M. Cenk ◽

A.P. Ergenekon ◽

C. Yilmaz Yegit ◽

A. Guliyeva ◽

M. Kalyoncuoglu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cystic Fibrosis ◽

Knowledge Levels ◽

Cleaning And Disinfection

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Spinal cord injury and pregnancy

Obstetric Medicine ◽

10.1177/1753495x211011918 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1753495X2110119

Author(s):

Katherine Robertson ◽

Felicity Ashworth

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Respiratory Infections ◽

Obstetric Care ◽

Autonomic Dysreflexia ◽

Existing Problems ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Relative Rarity ◽

Obstetric Population ◽

Tract Infections

Pregnancy in women with spinal cord injury is considered high risk because it may exacerbate many of their existing problems, including autonomic dysreflexia, spasms, decubitus ulcers, urinary tract infections and respiratory infections. Due to the relative rarity of spinal cord injury in the general obstetric population, clinicians often lack familiarity of these specific problems and the women themselves are usually more experienced in their own management than their obstetric team. However, studies have demonstrated that pregnancy outcomes are generally good with appropriate and experienced obstetric care. In this review, we examine the available literature and provide advice on pre-conception counselling and the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal management of pregnant women with spinal cord injury.

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