scholarly journals Healthcare professionals knowledge and practices towards hospital infections in surgical clinics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros Galanis ◽  
Katerina Kokkoliou ◽  
Irene Vraka ◽  
Olympia Konstantakopoulou ◽  
Olga Siskou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Hospital Infections ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Infection Control Program ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Hospital-acquired infections are a major public health problem, as they increase hospitalization, cost, morbidity, mortality and antibiotic resistance. Aim: To assess the level of knowledge and practices of health professionals about hospital infections in surgical clinics and investigate possible determinants that affects their compliance with international protocols for prevention and control of hospital infections. Methods: A cross-sectional study with a convenience sample was conducted. Study population included 106 health professionals from medical and nursing staff in surgical clinics of a general hospital in Attica. Data collection was conducted during October and December 2019. We used the Healthcare-Associated Infections questionnaire to measure knowledge and practices of health professionals about hospital infections. Results: The mean overall knowledge score for hospital infections was 59.4, indicating a moderate level of knowledge. The highest level of knowledge was about the safety of healthcare professionals, while the lowest level was about the source of hospital infections. The results of the multivariate linear regression showed that participants who were aware of the infection control program at their hospital and knew they had to wash their hands following the six steps of the hand hygiene protocol had a higher level of knowledge score regarding hospital infections. In contrast, participants who felt that their hospital was following a good infection control and prevention strategy had a lower level of knowledge. In addition, healthcare professionals who washed their hands before and after examining patients, after using medical equipment for patient care, throughout and after the end of the shift, and after removing disposable gloves had a higher level of knowledge for hospital infections. Conclusions: The findings of the present study are consistent with the international literature on the existence of a moderate level of knowledge regarding international prevention guidelines. Compliance of healthcare professionals is essential to achieve universal, quality and safe healthcare and a safe working environment

Extended Breastfeeding in Poland: Knowledge of Health Care Providers and Attitudes on Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Baranowska ◽  
Marta Malinowska ◽  
Ewelina Stanaszek ◽  
Dorota Sys ◽  
Grażyna Bączek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Extended breastfeeding is rare in Poland, and lack of acceptance and understanding is often evident in public opinion. The ability to provide reliable information about breastfeeding beyond infancy depends on health professionals’ levels of knowledge and attitudes. They are considered by most parents in Poland to be authorities in the field of child nutrition. Research aims: To determine (1) the level of knowledge and the attitudes of Polish health professionals towards extended breastfeeding; (2) the relationship between personal breastfeeding experience and attitudes towards extended breastfeeding; and (3) the relationship between knowledge about breastfeeding beyond twelve months and attitudes towards breastfeeding beyond infancy. Methods: A one-group prospective, cross-sectional, self-report style survey was used. The convenience sample ( N = 495) comprised gynaecologists, neonatologists and midwives. Data were collected via an online questionnaire and the results were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics, a chi-square independence test, Fisher’s exact test, post-hoc testing, and two-part tables using SPSS. Results: Most of the respondents (76.7%; n = 384) had a low level of knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding beyond twelve months and even emphasized that this nutritional choice could have negative impacts. There was a positive correlation ( F = 105.847; p = < .01) between levels of knowledge and respondents’ attitudes towards breastfeeding beyond infancy. Attitudes were also influenced by the length of time respondents had breastfed. Conclusion: Healthcare providers have an insufficient level of knowledge about extended breastfeeding and need further education in this area.

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF NURSES REGARDING INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES IN THE SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES OF DELHI

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohan Lata ◽  
Dr. Ranjana Singh ◽  
Dr. Monika Rana ◽  
Dr. Suparna Ghosh Jerath
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Introduction :Universal precautions as defined by Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is “a set of precautions or actions designed to prevent the transmission of hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus and other body fluids, blood borne pathogens when providing health care to a patient”. This study aims to assess the knowledge and practice of nurses on infection control measures in the selected health facilities of Delhi and identify the factors affecting their adoption of the practices. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional mixed method study. Quantitative data was collected from 159 nurses working in selected public hospitals, using a pre tested structured questionnaire and qualitative data was collected from key stakeholders using in depth interview guide. For analysis Stata version 14.2 was used. Result: The adequate knowledge (>80 percent score) was found in 71.7 percent nurses. There were also a few (1.3 percent) nurses who had poor level of knowledge. The adequate level of practice (>80 percent score) was found in 72.9 percent of participants. There were also few nurses (1.3 percent) whose practice level was poor. Further linear regression was done to look for determinants of knowledge and practice. The likelihood of knowledge score was significantly more among those who have seen SOPs and have attended training on infection control measures. Practice score was significantly more among those who have more knowledge and have attended training. The major barriers reported were understaffing, patient over load, record keeping and data entry and sometimes non-availability of adequate resources. Conclusion: It was found in the present study that knowledge and practice of infection control among nurses was adequate but needs to be improved further to provide a completely safe working environment for the study population and prevent them from the risk of occupational hazard. The need for extensive trainings, adequate staff patient ratio and for making the resources available are suggested

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge and attitude of allied healthcare professionals about COVID-19 across Saudi Arabia

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Deepti Shrivastava ◽  
Abdulrahman A. Alduraywish ◽  
Kumar Chandan Srivastava ◽  
Abdalkarem F. Alsharari ◽  
Khalid Al-Johani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Ordinal Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Allied Healthcare ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has shown a catastrophic effect on mankind. The allied healthcare professionals (AHPs) play a pivotal role against COVID-19. OBJECTIVES: To appraise the knowledge and attitude about COVID-19 of AHPs working across Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted using Qualtrics software to gather data from all five regions of Saudi Arabia during the nationwide lockdown in April 2020. Complete responses of 195 AHPs were considered for analysis. The questionnaire consisted of 15 and 14 questions on knowledge and attitude, respectively. The overall scores of each domain were calculated and modified Bloom’s criterion was applied to categorize them into a three-point ordinal scale. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-square test along with multivariate logistic regression for significant parameters. RESULTS: The AHPs displayed a moderate level of knowledge (58.2%) and a good level of attitude (80%). The AHPs were found to have a non-significant (P >  0.05) difference in the level of knowledge within age, gender, region, occupation, educational level, organizational setup and years of experience. The attitude of AHPs working in a private setup has shown a 2.8 times (P = 0.020) higher risk for having moderate/poor attitude compared to the AHPs working in a government organization. CONCLUSIONS: AHPs displayed a moderate level of knowledge and good attitude towards COVID-19. Emphasis should be given to continuous professional development in order to enhance their knowledge. Furthermore, strategies should be developed in the private sector to positively reinforce the attitude of AHPs.

scholarly journals Health professionals’ attitudes to patients’ use of wearable technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 205520761984554
Author(s):  
Angus Watt ◽  
Katherine Swainston ◽  
Gemma Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Wearable Technology ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Wearable Technologies ◽  
Telephone Interviews

Objective Wearable technologies for health monitoring are becoming increasingly mainstream. However, there is currently limited evidence exploring use from the perspective of healthcare professionals. This study aimed to explore health professionals’ attitudes toward their patients’ use of wearable technologies. Methods A convenience sample of health professionals was recruited to participate in this study. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were carried out either face-to-face, via Skype or telephone. Interviews were recorded using a Dictaphone, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Results Four themes emerged from the qualitative findings: ‘opportunities for wearable technology’, ‘usability and understanding’, ‘privacy and surveillance’ and ‘cost’. Conclusions The findings portray health professionals’ ambivalence to the use of wearable technology, and it was apparent that whilst the participants considered the technology as being beneficial to patients, they still had concerns for its use.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding the Prevention of Smartphone Addiction among Nursing Students

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
Savita Pardhi ◽  
Samiksha Satpute ◽  
Arati Kale
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Adequate Level ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Smartphone addiction is also known as nomophobia. (Nomophobia means a fear of being detached from mobile connectivity.) Smartphone addiction is mostly seen in students and its affects the health in both aspects physically and psychologically. Method and Material: The study was a one group pre test and post test design (quasi experimental research design) and population for the study was GNM nursing students. The sample consists of 60 GNM nursing student. In this study, the sampling technique used was non-probability convenient sampling and the reliability of questionnaire was done by carl Pearson formula. Results: In pre-test 23.33% of GNM nursing students were having inadequate level of knowledge score, 61.66% of GNM nursing students were having moderate level of knowledge score and only 15% of GNM nursing students were having adequate level of knowledge score. In post-test 8.33% of GNM nursing students were having inadequate level of knowledge score, 20.66% of GNM nursing students having moderate level of knowledge score and 70% of GNM nursing students were having adequate level of knowledge score. The pre-test mean score was found 14.60 (24.33%) and mean score for post-test 21.65 (36.08%). Conclusion: The study reveals that there was deficit knowledge regarding prevention of Smartphone addiction in pre-test. The post-test knowledge was increased which reveals that structured teaching programme was effective on knowledge regarding prevention of Smartphone addiction. Key words: Effectiveness, Structured teaching, Knowledge, Prevention, Smartphone addiction, Nursing students.

EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER ASSISTED TEACHING ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF BREAST FEEDING AMONG MOTHERS IN A SELECTED HOSPITAL IN CHENNAI

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Manjit Kaur salwan ◽  
Dr. Manjit Kaur salwan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Adequate Level ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Experimental Group

ABSTRACT Breastfeeding is the divine nourishment for a newborn. Although some aspects of breast-feeding come naturally to mother, learning proper skills is crucial for successful lactation. Aim: To determine the effectiveness of computer assisted teaching on knowledge and practice of breast feeding among mothers. Settings and Design: Hospital-based; Quasi experimental – time series design. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used to collect 103 experimental and 101 control group samples. Using a researcher administered questionnaire and observational checklist, data was tabulated, analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In post-test among Experimental group, 25 (24.17%) of the mothers had inadequate level of knowledge score, 46 (44.66%) had moderate level of knowledge score and 32 (31.07%) had adequate level of knowledge score. In control group, 55 (54.46%) had inadequate level of knowledge score, 46 (45.54%) had moderate level of knowledge score and none of them were having adequate level of knowledge score. In post-test-1, among experimental group, 22 (21.36%) were having inadequate level of practice score, 45 (43.69%) were having moderate level of practice score and 36 (34.95%) were having adequate level of practice score. In control group, 54 (53.47%) were having inadequate level of practice score, 47 (46.53%) were having moderate level of practice score and none of them were having adequate level of practice score. Conclusion: Computer assisted teaching enabled mothers to gain more knowledge and better practice of breast feeding. Key Words: Breastfeeding, Knowledge, Practice, Mothers.

Recomendações de equipamentos de proteção individual no combate ao COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (31) ◽  
pp. 87-95
Author(s):  
Nicole Maria Miyamoto Bettini ◽  
Fabiana Tomé Ramos ◽  
Priscila Masquetto Vieira de Almeida
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
World Health ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Effective Strategy ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

A Organização Mundial da Saúde - OMS confirmou a circulação internacional do novo Coronavírus em janeiro de 2020, nomeando-o como COVID-19 e, declarando uma pandemia. É de extrema importância que durante a pandemia, os profissionais de saúde tenham acesso e conhecimento sobre o uso correto dos Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPIs) e suas indicações, tomando assim, as devidas precauções na prevenção de infecções. O presente estudo buscou identificar a padronização mundial quanto ao uso dos EPIs utilizados no atendimento a pacientes suspeitos e/ou confirmados de COVID-19 no Brasil, EUA, China, Espanha, Itália e demais países europeus. Os guidelines apresentam a padronização quanto ao uso dos EPIs utilizados no atendimento a suspeitos e/ou confirmados de COVID-19, indo ao encontro das recomendações fornecidas pela OMS. Até o momento, o uso de EPIs é sem dúvida a estratégia mais importante e eficaz para proteger os profissionais de saúde durante a assistência ao paciente com COVID-19.Descritores: Infecções por Coronavírus, Equipamento de Proteção Individual, Pessoal de Saúde, Enfermagem. Recommendations for personal protective equipment to combat COVID-19Abstract: The World Health Organization - WHO confirmed the international circulation of the new Coronavirus in January 2020, naming it as COVID-19 and declaring a pandemic. It is extremely important that during the pandemic, health professionals have access and knowledge about the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its indications, thus taking appropriate precautions to prevent infections. The present study sought to identify the worldwide standardization regarding the use of PPE utilized to take care of suspected and confirmed patients with COVID-19 in Brazil, USA, China, Spain, Italy and other European countries. The guidelines present a standardization regarding the use of PPE utilized to take care of suspected and confirmed with COVID-19, in line with the recommendations provided by WHO. To date, the use of PPE is undoubtedly the most important and effective strategy to protect healthcare professionals during care for patients with COVID-19.Descriptors: Coronavirus Infections, Personal Protective Equipment, Health Personnel, Nursing. Recomendaciones para el equipo de protección personal para combatir COVID-19Resumen: La Organización Mundial de la Salud - La OMS confirmó la circulación internacional del nuevo Coronavirus en enero de 2020, nombrándolo COVID-19 y declarando una pandemia. Es extremadamente importante que durante la pandemia, los profesionales de la salud tengan acceso y conocimiento sobre el uso correcto del Equipo de Protección Personal (EPP) y sus indicaciones, tomando así las precauciones adecuadas para prevenir infecciones. El presente estudio buscó identificar la estandarización mundial con respecto al uso de EPP utilizado para atender a pacientes sospechosos y/o confirmados con COVID-19 en Brasil, Estados Unidos, China, España, Italia y otros países europeos. Las pautas presentan la estandarización con respecto al uso de EPP utilizado para cuidar COVID-19 sospechoso y/o confirmado, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones proporcionadas por la OMS. Hasta la fecha, el uso de EPP es, sin duda, la estrategia más importante y efectiva para proteger a los profesionales de la salud durante la atención de pacientes con COVID-19.Descriptores: Infecciones por Coronavirus, Equipo de Protección Personal, Personal de Salud, Enfermería.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Towards Working with Autistic People

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Corden ◽  
Rebecca Brewer ◽  
Eilidh Cage
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Quality Assessment Tool ◽  
Professional Background ◽  
Autistic People

AbstractHealthcare professionals play a vital role in identifying and supporting autistic people. This study systematically reviewed empirical research examining healthcare professionals’ knowledge, self-efficacy and attitudes towards working with autistic people. Thirty-five studies were included. The included studies sampled a range of countries and professional backgrounds. A modified quality assessment tool found the quality of the included studies was moderately good. Narrative synthesis indicated that healthcare professionals report only moderate levels of autism knowledge and self-efficacy, and often lack training. Variation within and between countries and professional background was not explained by demographic factors. The reviewed evidence suggests health professionals’ limited knowledge and self-efficacy in working with autistic people is a challenge to the provision of healthcare for autistic individuals.

scholarly journals Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as ‘good’ (≥80%), ‘satisfactory’ (60–79%) and ‘poor’ (< 60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics was tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge ('good’ versus ‘satisfactory’ and ‘poor’ combined) were assessed with odds ratios using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had ‘good’ knowledge, 245 (58.1%) had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge and 157 (37.2%) had ‘poor’ knowledge. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 women (20.3%) could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having ‘good’ level of knowledge. Conclusions Most pregnant women had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.

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