Attitudes to and implementation of video interpretation in a Danish hospital: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Nygaard Mottelson ◽  
Morten Sodemann ◽  
Dorthe Susanne Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Charge Nurses ◽  
Danish Hospital

Aims: Immigrants, refugees, and their descendants comprise 12% of Denmark’s population. Some of these people do not speak or understand Danish well enough to communicate with the staff in a healthcare setting and therefore need interpreter services. Interpretation through video conferencing equipment (video interpretation) is frequently used and creates a forum where the interpreter is not physically present in the medical consultation. The aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes to and experiences with video interpretation among charge nurses in a Danish university hospital. Methods: An electronic questionnaire was sent to 99 charge nurses. The questionnaire comprised both closed and open-ended questions. The answers were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic text condensation. Results: Of the 99 charge nurses, 78 (79%) completed the questionnaire. Most charge nurses, 21 (91%) of the daily/monthly users, and 21 (72%) of the monthly/yearly users, said that video interpretation increased the quality of their conversations with patients. A total of 19 (24%) departments had not used video interpretation within the last 12 months. Conclusions: The more the charge nurses used video interpretation, the more satisfied they were. Most of the charge nurses using video interpretation expressed satisfaction with the technology and found it easy to use. Some charge nurses are still content to allow family or friends to interpret. To reach its full potential, video interpretation technology has to be reliable and easily accessible for any consultation, including at the bedside.

scholarly journals Analysis of quality of life among asthmatic individuals with obesity and its relationship with pulmonary function: cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 135 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Baltieri ◽  
Luiz Claudio Martins ◽  
Everton Cazzo ◽  
Débora Aparecida Oliveira Modena ◽  
Renata Cristina Gobato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The combined effect of obesity and asthma may lead to significant impairment of quality of life (QOL). The aim here was to evaluate the prevalence of asthma among obese individuals, characterize the severity of impairment of quality of life and measure its relationship with pulmonary function. DESIGN AND SETTING: Observational cross-sectional study in public university hospital. METHODS: Morbidly obese individuals (body mass index > 40 kg/m2) seen in a bariatric surgery outpatient clinic and diagnosed with asthma, were included. Anthropometric data were collected, the Standardized Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ(S)) was applied and spirometry was performed. The subjects were divided into two groups based on the median of the score in the questionnaire (worse < 4 and better > 4) and were compared regarding anthropometric data and pulmonary function. RESULTS: Among the 4791 individuals evaluated, 219 were asthmatic; the prevalence of asthma was 4.57%. Of these, 91 individuals were called to start multidisciplinary follow-up during the study period, of whom 82 answered the questionnaire. The median score in the AQLQ(S) was 3.96 points and, thus, the individuals were classified as having moderate impairment of their overall QOL. When divided according to better or worse QOL, there was a statistically difference in forced expiratory flow (FEF) 25-75%, with higher values in the better QOL group. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of asthma was 4.57% and QOL was impaired among the asthmatic obese individuals. The worst QOL domain related to environmental stimuli and the best QOL domain to limitations of the activities. Worse QOL was correlated with poorer values for FEF 25-75%.

scholarly journals Profile of medicines used via oral and gastrointestinal catheter in a Walk-in Service

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moara Avila de Jesus Moreira ◽  
Paula Pereira de Figueiredo ◽  
Rosemary Silva da Silveira ◽  
Valdecir Zavarese da Costa ◽  
Eliana Cardia de Pinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Drug Class ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pharmaceutical Form

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the profile of drugs prescribed via oral and gastrointestinal catheter in a Walk-in Service of a University Hospital. Method: Quantitative cross-sectional study in which data were collected from the medical records of hospitalized patients using medication via oral or gastrointestinal catheter at least once a day between April and October 2015. The analysis was performed through descriptive statistics. Results: Out of 568 prescriptions (total), there were 143 different medications. The pharmaceutical form with the greatest number of prescriptions was solid (95.8%), of which 46.1% were simple tablets. The oral route had the highest number of administrations (97.3%). The most prescribed drug class was of anti-infectives (25.9%), but the Omeprazole drug was the most prescribed in the study (40%). Conclusion: There are indications that enable rethinking the care practice and establishing criteria and norms for contributing to the safety and efficacy of services provided in healthcare, especially regarding the preparation and administration of medications via gastrointestinal catheter.

scholarly journals Profile and motivation for smoking cessation in surgical inpatients

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Almeida Corrêa ◽  
Isabel Cristina Echer
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stop Smoking ◽  
Motivation To Quit ◽  
Preparation Phase

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe the profile of smokers hospitalized for surgery, and investigate their motivation to quit. The sample consisted of 100 patients recruited from a university hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected between February and May 2013, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The sample was predominantly male (n=58; 58%) and had a mean age of 54.5±13.8 years. Seventy-nine (79%) of the participants were white, 38(38%) were married and 67(67%) had primary education only. Patients started smoking at a mean age of 17±6.6 years, smoked approximately 20(10 to 28.7) cigarettes/day and had been smoking for a mean of 37.4±14.4 years. Ninety-one (91%) patients wanted to stop smoking, 57(57%) were in the preparation phase, 36(36%) had low nicotine dependence and 35(35%) had been encouraged to quit. We concluded that, although hospitalization is a good moment to address smoking cessation, health care professionals do not enact effective and systematic interventions in this regard.

scholarly journals Quality of pediatric anesthesia: A cross-sectional study of a university hospital in a low-income country

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. e0194622
Author(s):  
Oskar Andersson ◽  
Peter Radell ◽  
Victor Ringo ◽  
Moses Mulungu ◽  
Tim Baker
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Pediatric Anesthesia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Income Country ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Income Country

scholarly journals Quality of life of women with gynecologic and breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Verônica Aparecida Ferreira ◽  
Isis Do Nascimento Teixeira Silveira ◽  
Nathália Silva Gomes ◽  
Mariana Torreglosa Ruiz ◽  
Sueli Riul da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adjuvant Chemotherapy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Life Measures ◽  
One Year

Objective: analyzing the quality of life of women with gynecologic and breast cancer, undergoing antineoplasticchemotherapy for at least one year after treatment completion. Methods: a descriptive, cross-sectional study conductedin a University Hospital. To analyze quality of life, a sociodemographic and clinical data questionnaire and WHOQOL-brefwere used. Results: 30 women with an average age of 52 years were interviewed; most were diagnosed with breast cancerand received adjuvant chemotherapy. Regarding quality of life, the most negatively affected domains were the physical andpsychological domains, followed by environmental and social domains. Conclusion: including quality of life measures inclinical practice appears to be crucial in promoting comprehensive care to patients and their families.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the quality of life of patients submitted to renal replacement therapy: cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 40932-40938
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Renal Replacement Therapies ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Objective: To trace the epidemiological profile and evaluate the quality of life of patients undergoing replacement therapies, and whether there is a difference between these groups. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative study conducted with 75 patients submitted to renal replacement therapies in a university hospital in the metropolitan region of Recife, of whom 42 were hemodialysis, 22 were peritoneal dialysis and 12 were transplanted, who agreed to participate in the research. Results: Regarding the profile of the modalities, the patients presented similarity only in terms of gender, income and place of residence, and the results obtained were female, income of one minimum wage and most lived in the metropolitan region of Recife/PE, respectively. Conclusion: In the comparison of quality of life with the therapies, in general, the transplanted ones obtained the best score; however, there was a significant influence on sociodemographic and clinical data on quality of life in various aspects, in the three modalities, evidencing that substitute therapies interfere in the quality of life of patients, causing difficulties in their daily lives regarding their family, social, mental, professional and leisure life.

scholarly journals Nursing diagnoses related to the nutrition of hospitalized older adults using the ICNP®: a cross - sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Hellena Ferreira Brasil ◽  
Geovana Cristiane Viana Santos ◽  
Deysianne Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Yanne Jannine Gomes Araújo Morais ◽  
Gabriela Lisieux Lima Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutritional Condition ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospitalized Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Diagnoses

Objective: To identify Nursing diagnoses for hospitalized older adultsabout basic human nutrition needs, using the International Classification for NursingPractice (ICNP®). Method: A cross-sectional survey with a sample of 100 older adultsfroma hospital. For data collection, a semi-structured instrument was used, containingsociodemographic data, anamnesis and physical examination. The diagnostic statementswere built from the ICNP®. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics toobtain absolute and relative frequency. Results: The following diagnostic titles wereconstructed: Dentition, impaired; Nutritional condition, impaired; Nutritional condition,positive; Ability to eat, impaired; Emaciated (Thin); Obesity; Cachexia; Deglutition,impaired; and Taste, impaired. Conclusion: The importance of applying the stages of theNursing Process is emphasized, providing systematic assistance to the older adult.Nursing diagnoses focused on nutrition for the older adult favor the formulation ofinterventions aimed at improving quality of life and functioning of the gastrointestinal system.

scholarly journals Children and adolescents on hemodialysis: attributes associated with quality of life

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 602-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabella Schroeder Abreu ◽  
Maria Fernanda Cabral Kourrouski ◽  
Danielle Maria de Souza Serio dos Santos ◽  
Monika Bullinger ◽  
Lucila Castanheira Nascimento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Surgical Clinic ◽  
Length Of Hospitalization


The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with the occurrence of incidents related to medication, registered in the medical records of patients admitted to a Surgical Clinic, in 2010. This is a cross-sectional study, conducted at a university hospital, with a sample of 735 hospitalizations. Was performed the categorization of types of incidents, multivariate analysis of regression logistic and calculated the prevalence. The prevalence of drug-related incidents was estimated at 48.0% and were identified, as factors related to the occurrence of these incidents: length of hospitalization more than four days, prescribed three or more medications per day and realization of surgery intervention. It is expected to have contributed for the professionals and area managers can identify risky situations and rethink their actions.


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