Assessment of nurses’ ethical performance from the perspective of mothers and nurses in pediatric wards of beast hospital, Hamadan, 2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 147775092097710
Author(s):  
Danial Shadi ◽  
Saba Bashiri ◽  
Naser Mohammad Gholi Mezerji ◽  
Tayebeh Hasan Tehrani
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Substantial Part ◽  
Critical Importance ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
Ethical Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

Background and aim Difficult moral situations assume more critical importance in pediatric wards since children are more vulnerable than adults. Given that professional ethics is a substantial part of children treatment, the present study was conducted to determine the ethical performance of nurses from the perspective of mothers and nurses in the pediatric wards of Be'esat Hospital in Hamadan. Materials and methods The present descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 58 nurses and 263 mothers of children referred to the pediatric wards of Be'esat Hospital in Hamadan in 2019. The study samples were randomly selected. Data collection tools included the demographic form and Ethical Performance Assessment Questionnaire developed by Beykmirza et al. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS software version 23using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results As evidenced by the obtained results, the mean ethical performance of nurses from the perspective of nurses and mothers were reported as 86.72 ± 6.397 and 69.92 ± 18.09. From the mothers' viewpoint, 27%, 39.2%, and 33.8% of nurses had weak, moderate and good levels of performance, respectively. On the other hand, from the nurses' perspective, 24.6% and 75.4% of nurses had moderate and good levels of performance, respectively. The obtained results were indicative of a statistically significant difference between the performance score as reported by mothers and nurses (P < 0.001). Conclusion Considering that the majority of mothers rated the ethical performance of nurses as weak and moderate, it is suggested that professional ethical principles be implemented in the form of Retraining programs in an attempt to improve the ethical performance of nurses.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study on Deoxynivalenol Mycotoxin Level in Wheat Flour and Bread Samples

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 366-373
Author(s):  
Issa Gholampour Azizi ◽  
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Javid Arjmandi ◽  
Sanaz Ahmadi ◽  
Samaneh Rouhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Contamination Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Cereal Products ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background: Deoxynivalenol (DON) is one of the most common mycotoxins found in cereal products. Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the DON contamination level in raw wheat flour and bread. Methods: In this analytical study with cross-sectional design, a total of 44 wheat flour and bread samples (Lavash flour and bread, and Barbari flour and bread) were collected. The DON level was measured using ELISA method. Collected data were analyzed in SPSS software by using ANOVA and t-test considering a significance level of P≥0.05. Findings: The Mean±SD total DON level in the flour and bread samples was 0.03±0.04 and 0.12±0.21 µg/kg. The mean DON level in the Lavash and Barbari flour samples was 0.01±0.02 and 0.01±0.01 µg/kg, and in the Lavash and Barbari bread samples as 0.04±0.03 and 0.16±0.27 µg/kg, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the DON levels between flour and bread samples (P≥0.05). Conclusion: The presence of DON in the studied samples was observed, but its contamination level was lower than the permissible limit.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Ultrasound with Transvaginal Finger Examination in Diagnosis of Abnormal Position and Presentation of Fetal Head

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Batool Teimoori ◽  
Azar Khaefi Ashkzari ◽  
Farahnaz Farzaneh
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fetal Head ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Abnormal Position ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Fetal Head Position

Background: Abnormal position and presentation are challenges for obstetricians in about 10% of all pregnancies. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare ultrasound with transvaginal finger examination in detecting abnormal position and presentation of fetal head. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study performed in Ali ibn-e Abitaleb Hospital of Zahedan in 2018. The women underwent vaginal finger examination in the first phase of delivery, and then trans-abdominal ultrasound was performed for pregnant women. All examinations and ultrasounds were performed by one person with the same ultrasound device. Data were analyzed with SPSS software. Results: In this study, 100 pregnant women were studied in the first phase of pregnancy. The mean age of the subjects was 24.7 ± 5.5 years old. Fetal head position was determined in 81 and 93% of women with vaginal examination and ultrasound, respectively. There was weak agreement (kappa = 0.416). Fetal presentation was determined by finger examination in 93% of cases and by ultrasound in 100% of cases. There was moderate agreement (kappa = 0.783). Conclusions: In general, the results of this study showed that there was no significant difference between ultrasound and finger examination in the presentation and position of fetal head.

scholarly journals Investigating the effect of Sesame Ointment on Wound healing of Episiotomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-184
Author(s):  
Najmeh Amani Babadi ◽  
Masoomeh Kheirkhah ◽  
Faraz Mojab ◽  
Hamid Haghani
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
And Control

Episiotomy is one of the most common midwifery interventions method for preventing injuries to the pelvic floor during the delivery process. Traditional medicine has a special place in improving the quality of postpartum care. Sesame is one of the herbs with anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant activity.  This study was evaluate the effect of sesame ointment on episiotomy healing. Methods: This randomized control clinical trial was performed on 104 eligible women. The samples were block randomly assigned to one of the groups Intervention and control. Samples were used sesame and placebo ointment for epizootics from 4 hours after delivery for ten days every 8 hours. Clinical evaluation of episiotomy ulcer was performed 4 hours, 7 and 10 days after delivery with using REEDA tool. SPSS software version 16 was used for data analysis. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The average of wound healing rate was 7 days after episiotomy in the intervention group 0.09 ± 0.29 and in the control group was 0.73 ± 0.44. Independent t-test showed that the two groups had a significant difference (p <0.001).Healing of the wound 10 days after episiotomy showed that the mean scores in the control group (0.4 ± 0.49) and in the intervention group (0.02 ± 0.13), healing in the intervention group significantly decreased from the control group (p <0.001). Conclusion: Sesame ointment can be used as a pain relief and accelerator for episiotomy healing.  

scholarly journals Self-Empowerment of Female Students in Prevention of Osteoporosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nader Sharifi ◽  
Fereshteh Majlessi
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Prevention Of Osteoporosis ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Descriptive Survey

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Osteoporosis is a chronic disease affecting society, particularly women and girls. Osteoporosis is a chronic, multifactorial disease, which is currently prevalent as the life expectancy and aging population is increasing. The purpose of this study is to evaluate self-empowerment (knowledge, attitudes, life skills and self-efficacy) of female students for prevention of osteoporosis.</p><p><strong>METHODS:</strong> This study used a descriptive survey. Participants included 60 female students of Islamic Azad University, Sharekord. Data was collected by a researcher-made questionnaire measuring self-empowerment for prevention of osteoporosis. In addition to descriptive indicators, t-test and chi-square test were used to analyze data by SPSS software.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> Self-empowerment of female students, including attitude, social skills and self-efficacy, is optimal for prevention of osteoporosis. The mean of these three components is significantly higher than the assumed mean (3). However, their knowledge is not optimal. There is no significant difference in frequency of correct and incorrect responses.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Female students do not have adequate knowledge for prevention of osteoporosis and require training in this area.</p>

scholarly journals Comparison of Blood and Tissue Eosinophil Count and Blood IgE in Patients with Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Masoud Asghari ◽  
Shadi Izadpanahi ◽  
Mina Heidari Esfahani
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Chronic Sinusitis ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Serum Ige ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Eosinophil Counts ◽  
Tissue Eosinophil ◽  
Maxillary Sinuses

Background. The inflammatory mucosa of the sinus cavities is called sinusitis and is divided into various types based on its appearance and sign. Chronic rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory-infectious disease that involves the frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid, and maxillary sinuses. Chronic sinusitis is a multifactorial disease and the range of causes varies from environmental factors to genetic factors. The purpose of this study was to compare blood and tissue eosinophils and serum IgE levels in patients with chronic sinusitis with nasal polyp in Vali-e-Asr hospital in 1397. Methods. In this descriptive-analytical study, the population under study included those with chronic sinusitis referred to Birjand Valiasr Hospital in 1397.3 cc of blood samples were taken 1 day before surgery to evaluate eosinophil counts and serum IgE levels. Also, samples taken from patients during surgery were counted, and then, 100 cells were counted, and eosinophil counts and percentages were calculated. The data were entered into the SPSS software after data collection. Results. This study was performed on 70 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis which included 43 men (61.4%) and 27 women (38.6%) with mean age of 39.11 ± 13   13.72 years. There was no significant difference between sex of patients and mean serum IgE level ( P < 0.05 ). The mean percentage of eosinophils in blood samples and tissues of patients with chronic sinusitis was significantly increased with the increase in CT scan ( P < 0.05 ). Conclusions. Tissue or blood eosinophilia was not observed in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Also, the mean eosinophil percentage of blood and tissue increased significantly in patients with increased scanning computed tomography ( P < 0.05 ).

scholarly journals Application of ethical leadership and workers’ performance: A perspectives from public and private owned enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthonia Awele OLANNYE
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Privately Owned ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The main objective of the study was to determine the rationale of ethical leadership in public and privately-owned enterprises. It involved two public sectors and two private sector enterprises, which comprised 221 respondents from the staff and management of the enterprises as the sample size for the study. The survey research method was used in gathering information from respondents. A stratified sampling technique was adopted for the study. A validated structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The statistical techniques adopted for processing the data and testing the hypotheses for this study compared mean using independent t-test via the use of statistical package for social science (SPSS) software version 2 1. Descriptive statistics and frequency analysis were used. The mean response was tested using a t-test. The findings of the study revealed that there is no significant difference in ethical leadership between the public and private enterprises given that the variables revealed thus (Sig. = .728, P> 0.05) and  (Sig. .238, P> 0.05). The study concluded that the leadership of the public and private enterprise should have the ethical values, interpersonal qualities and capabilities to carry out the different tasks as needed by the organizations.

scholarly journals Comparison the Effect of Paracetamol and Ketorolac on Pain Relief after Cesarean Section

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Asadollah Shakeri ◽  
Soosan Taghizadeh ◽  
Maryam Razavi
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Operative Care ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hospitalization Costs ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Intravenous Ketorolac

Introduction: Cesarean section is one of the most common surgical procedures in women. Effective pain control is an important component of post-operative care, as calming the mother increases her ability to take care of herself, reduce nosocomial infections, and hospitalization costs. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of paracetamol and ketorolac on the relief of post-cesarean pain in order to find a drug with minimal complications. Methods: This study was performed on 140 women admitted to Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital due to cesarean section. Patients were divided into two groups of 500 mg paracetamol after cord clamp and 30 mg intravenous ketorolac group. Pain score, need for additional analgesia and visual analogue scale (VAS) were measured and compared in two groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: In this study, mean pain scores at 0, 6, 12 and 24 hours were significantly lower in the ketorolac group than in the paracetamol group. There was no complication in any of the experimental groups in this study. There was no significant difference between the mean time of first request for the additional analgesic of two groups. Frequency of additional analgesic request in the ketorolac group was significantly lower than in the paracetamol group. Conclusion: Overall, the results of this study showed that the rate of pain reduction after cesarean section with ketorolac was significantly higher than paracetamol.

scholarly journals Hospital nurses’ perception of evidence-based practice: A descriptive-analytical study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parisa Soleymanifar ◽  
Aziz Kamran ◽  
Milad Jafari ◽  
Mohammadtaghi Savadpoor ◽  
Khadijeh Nasiri
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software

Background & Aim: Evidence-based practice refers to the use of the best research evidence, personal knowledge and clinical expertise, and patients’ values and preferences for the provision of healthcare services. This study aimed to evaluate hospital nurses’ perception of evidence-based practice. Materials & Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2015 on 374 nurses randomly recruited from five teaching hospitals in Ardabil and Khalkhal, Iran. Data were collected using the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire and analyzed through the SPSS software (v.13.0). Results: The total mean scores of nurses’ perception of evidence-based practice and its practice, attitude, and knowledge/skills domains were 107.40±18.76, 4.66±1.34, 3.63±1.48, and 4.63±1.03, respectively. The mean scores of these domains had significant correlations with each other (P<0.05). Conclusion: Nurses’ perception of evidence-based practice is at moderate level and hence, they have moderate readiness for evidence-based practice. Coherent policies, educational strategies, and environmental improvements are needed to improve nurses’ perception of evidence-based practice.

scholarly journals Changes in the Results of Periodic Occupational Examinations in Four Years: A longitudinal study in a steel industry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadiseh Rabiei ◽  
Hossein Akbari ◽  
Niloufar Davoudi ◽  
Abbas Bahrami
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Steel Industry ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software

Introduction: Since occupational diseases are costly and have a direct impact on workers’ health, their identification and investigation are necessary. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the results of periodic occupational examinations and their effective factors over the last four years in Steel Industry of Kashan City. Methods: This longitudinal study was conducted in a steel company in 2018. In order to investigate the changes, the results of periodic occupational examinations in this company were reviewed from 2014 to 2018. Blood pressure, blood glucose, audiometry, optometry, spirometry, and liver enzymes were evaluated. The results of medical records were analyzed by SPSS software version 21. Results: The mean age, work experience, and body mass index of participants were 19.19 years, 9.45 years, and 27.58, respectively. The results showed that the most common disease was hearing loss. High levels of glucose and high cholesterol increased dramatically over the studied period. A significant difference was observed between AST and ALT in 2014 (P <0.05). Conclusion: The results showed that some diseases were more prevalent among the staff due to the lack of attention to occupational health controls, the nature of work, and lack of proper control of occupational stress. Moreover, the results of this study can be used to improve the working conditions and choose the appropriate control measures for occupational diseases.

scholarly journals Endothelin1 Levels in Pregnant Women with Severe Preeclampsia and Normal Pregnant Women

2017 ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Yosiana Wijaya ◽  
John JE Wantania ◽  
Bismarck J Laihad
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Normal Pregnancy ◽  
Severe Preeclampsia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Endothelin 1 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Literature Theory ◽  
Normotensive Pregnancy

Objective: To determine the ratio of serum endothelin-1 levels between severe preeclampsia and normotensive pregnancy. Methods: Observational analytic study using cross-sectional. Sixteen woman with normal pregnancy and sixteen others with severe preeclampsia who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were tested for ET-1. The serum was analyzed at Prodia Laboratory, Manado. The ET-1 level was examined using ELISA (R&D Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA). The data obtained was analyzed using SPSS software version 20.0.and discussions were held using the existing literature theory. Results: The mean and median levels of endothelin-1 plasma in patients with severe preeclampsia is 2:46 ± 1:44 pg/ml, 1:09 ±  0:26 pg/ml, whereas in normotensive pregnancy is 1:03 ±  0:26 pg/ml, 1.95 ± 1:44 pg/ml with p < 0:05 (0000). Conclusion: There was a significant difference between endothelin- 1 level in severe preeclampsia and normotensive pregnancies. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 5-2: 77-82] Keywords: endothelin-1, normotensive, preeclampsia

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