Assessment of knowledge of vincristine toxicities in outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology nurses: An educational intervention.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (31_suppl) ◽  
pp. 231-231
Author(s):  
David Tishler ◽  
Leidy Isenalumhe ◽  
Sajad Khazal ◽  
Sujata Mushrif ◽  
Teresa Rushing
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agent ◽  
Pediatric Hematology ◽  
Solid Malignancies ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Individual Participant ◽  
Retention Of Knowledge ◽  
Individual Scores

231 Background: Vincristine (VCR) is a chemotherapeutic agent with a unique neurological side effect profile and is integral to the treatment of many pediatric hematological and solid malignancies. Side effects requiring VCR dose modification include peripheral neuropathies, intestinal ileus, cranial nerve abnormalities, hyponatremia and seizures. In our institution, orders for weekly VCR are written in advance by oncologists and administered by outpatient nurses independent of a provider physical examination. We sought to increase knowledge of VCR toxicities and improve pre-chemotherapy evaluation skills among outpatient Hematology/Oncology (Hem/Onc) nurses. Methods: A 23-question written quiz was given as a pre-test to 14 outpatient Hem/Onc nurses to assess their fund of knowledge regarding VCR toxicities. An educational intervention was then provided to the cohort as a lecture by a Hem/Onc fellow physician. The lecture was followed by the same quiz given as post-test to the nurses. Individual participant and group scores were tabulated comparing pre and post-test responses to assess improvement in identification and recognition of VCR toxicities. Results: 12/14 nurses demonstrated improvement in their fund of knowledge regarding VCR side effects (mean change in individual scores + 4.7). As a group, mean scores increased from 15.2 to 18/23 (the two-sample paired t-test was significant with a two-tailed p<0.005). Conclusions: An educational intervention significantly improved outpatient Hem/Onc nurses fund of knowledge regarding identification and evaluation of VCR toxicities. Future objectives include follow-up evaluation of retention of knowledge of VCR side effects and incorporating a VCR toxicity checklist into the electronic medical record outpatient nursing note.

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE SURVEY OF KNOWLEDGE OF ANTISEPTIC AND DISINFECTANT USE AND EFFECT OF INTERVENTION ON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL STAFF NURSES IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Chattar Kanchan ◽  
Dabhade Sangeeta ◽  
Ghongane Balasaheb
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Individual Response ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Retention Of Knowledge

Objective: The study was carried out to find the knowledge and awareness of medical and surgical section nurses about the use of antiseptic and disinfectants and the immediate and late impact of an educational intervention like seminar and workshop in the knowledge of nurses.Method: This is a questionnaire-based pre- and post-test cross-sectional study.  200 nurses [100 working in medical wards and 100 working in surgical wards and Operation theatre (O.T.)] were selected using random number sampling method.  First a pre-test was given. Then an educational intervention in the form of power point presentation was carried out and post-test was given. One more test was carried out 1 month after post-test to check retention of knowledge by nurses.Result: In both medical and surgical pre-test, most of the questions answered correctly were in below 25% response. While in post-test number of the questions answered correctly was increased and maximum number of number of the questions solved correctly were between 50-75% and 75-100 percent. Individual response in the pre-test both medical and surgical nurses showed that maximum number of nurses have responses between 25-50% and 50-75% while response rate has increased in post-test where maximum number of responses were between 75-100%.Conclusion: Our study suggests that educational intervention has positive impact on the knowledge of nurses. There is a need to carry out such educational interventions periodically which will be helpful for better retention of knowledge by nurses. 

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE SURVEY OF KNOWLEDGE OF ANTISEPTIC AND DISINFECTANT USE AND EFFECT OF INTERVENTION ON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL STAFF NURSES IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Chattar Kanchan ◽  
Dabhade Sangeeta ◽  
Ghongane Balasaheb
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Individual Response ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Retention Of Knowledge

Objective: The study was carried out to find the knowledge and awareness of medical and surgical section nurses about the use of antiseptic and disinfectants and the immediate and late impact of an educational intervention like seminar and workshop in the knowledge of nurses.Method: This is a questionnaire-based pre- and post-test cross-sectional study.  200 nurses [100 working in medical wards and 100 working in surgical wards and Operation theatre (O.T.)] were selected using random number sampling method.  First a pre-test was given. Then an educational intervention in the form of power point presentation was carried out and post-test was given. One more test was carried out 1 month after post-test to check retention of knowledge by nurses.Result: In both medical and surgical pre-test, most of the questions answered correctly were in below 25% response. While in post-test number of the questions answered correctly was increased and maximum number of number of the questions solved correctly were between 50-75% and 75-100 percent. Individual response in the pre-test both medical and surgical nurses showed that maximum number of nurses have responses between 25-50% and 50-75% while response rate has increased in post-test where maximum number of responses were between 75-100%.Conclusion: Our study suggests that educational intervention has positive impact on the knowledge of nurses. There is a need to carry out such educational interventions periodically which will be helpful for better retention of knowledge by nurses. 

scholarly journals Intention to Read to Newborns Following a Brief Reading Promotion Intervention among Low-Income Pregnant Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-52
Author(s):  
Deshanett Clay ◽  
Carolyn R. Ahlers-Schmidt ◽  
Mary Benton ◽  
Matt Engel ◽  
Molly Brown
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Word Knowledge ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Actual Reading ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Baseline Knowledge ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Reading To Children

Introduction. Reading to children can increase word knowledge andsuccess in school. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommendsbeginning reading at birth. However, children from low-incomefamilies are exposed to less words, including reading exposure, thanchildren from high-income families.Methods.xPregnant women attending a community prenatal educationprogram targeted at high-risk and low-income populationswere recruited into this study. Participants completed a pre-survey,engaged with a brief educational intervention, then completed amatched post-survey. Surveys assessed perceived benefits, intendedbehaviors, and self-efficacy regarding reading to their child.Results. Of 61 eligible participants, 54 (89%) completed the study.Participants reported being Black (33%), White (30%), Hispanic(28%), and other race (9%). Average gestational age at enrollmentwas 27 weeks (range 13 to 38 weeks). The average age of respondentswas 26 years (SD = 7.2); 46% reported being pregnant for the firsttime. Following the intervention, no change in knowledge regardingbenefits of reading was observed, however, baseline knowledge washigh (58% - 94%). At post-test, significantly more women reported itwas important to start reading to their child at birth (83% vs 56%; p< 0.001) and that they planned to start reading to their child at birth(70% vs 50%; p = 0.001).Conclusions. A brief educational intervention showed promise inincreasing pregnant women’s intentions to read to their children andshould be considered in conjunction with other reading promotionprograms. Follow-up to assess actual reading behavior is needed.Kans J Med 2019;12(2):50-52.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Theory-Driven Nutritional Education Program in Improving Calcium Intake among Older Mauritian Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trishnee Bhurosy ◽  
Rajesh Jeewon
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Calcium Intake ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Dietary Calcium Intake ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Post Test

Background. Low calcium intake, a risk factor of osteoporosis and subsequent fractures, has been previously reported among post-menopausal women in Mauritius.Objective. To assess the effectiveness of a theory-based educational intervention in improving the calcium intake, self-efficacy, and knowledge of older Mauritians.Methodology. The study was conducted as a pre- and post-test design which was evaluated through a baseline, immediate postintervention, and 2-month follow-up assessments. Participants were adults (n=189) aged ≥40 years old from 2 urban community-based centres. The intervention group (IG) (n=98) participated in 6 weekly interactive lessons based on the health belief model (HBM). The main outcome measures were calcium intake, HB scale scores, knowledge scores, and physical activity level (PAL). Anthropometric measurements were also assessed.Results. The IG significantly increased its baseline calcium intake, knowledge and self-efficacy (P<0.001) at post-assessments. A significant decrease in waist circumference in the IG was noted (P<0.05) after intervention. PAL significantly increased by 12.3% at post-test and by 29.6% at follow-up among intervention adults when compared to the CG (P<0.001).Conclusion. A theory-driven educational intervention is effective in improving the dietary calcium intake, knowledge, self-efficacy, and PAL of older community-based Mauritian adults.

Förderung der Lesekompetenz mittels reziproken Lehrens: Implementation und Wirksamkeit imRegelunterricht

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 213-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helvi Koch ◽  
Nadine Spörer
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Post Test

Zusammenfassung. Ziel war es, die Effektivität zweier Interventionen zur Förderung der Lesekompetenz von Fünftklässlern zu untersuchen. Beide Treatments wurden von Regellehrkräften implementiert. Die eine Intervention war das reziproke Lehren, welches um Selbstregulationsprozeduren angereichert wurde (RT+SRL). Die zweite war eine von Lehrkräften konzipierte lesestrategiebasierte Unterrichtseinheit (Good Practice, GP). Zusätzlich gab es eine No-Treatment-Kontrollgruppe (KG0). Insgesamt nahmen an der Studie N = 244 Schüler teil. Im Rahmen eines Pre-, Post-, Follow-Up-Test-Untersuchungsplans kamen standardisierte Leseverständnisaufgaben, selbstkonstruierte Lesestrategieaufgaben und eine Selbstwirksamkeitsskala zum Einsatz. Kontrastierende Einzelvergleichsanalysen ergaben, dass sich die Schüler der Treatmentbedingung RT+SRL im Vergleich zu den Schülern der Kontrollgruppe zum Post-Test signifikant stärker im Leseverständnis, in der Lesestrategieanwendung und in der Selbstwirksamkeit verbesserten. Gleiches galt für die Lesestrategieanwendung zum Follow-Up-Test. Schüler der Bedingung GP konnten im Vergleich zu KG0-Schülern weder zum Post- noch zum Follow-Up-Test vorteilige Ergebnisse in den drei Kriteriumsmaßen erzielen.

LRS-Elterngruppenprogramm: Teilnehmerzufriedenheit und subjektive Effektivität

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
Anke Buschmann ◽  
Bettina Multhauf
Keyword(s):  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Goal Attainment Scaling ◽  
Eine Hohe ◽  
Post Test

Zusammenfassung. Das Ziel vorliegender Studie bestand in einer Überprüfung der Akzeptanz und Teilnehmerzufriedenheit eines Gruppentrainings für Eltern von Kindern mit Lese- und/oder Rechtschreibschwierigkeiten. Zudem sollten erste Indikatoren bezüglich der Wirksamkeit des Programmes untersucht werden. Dazu wurden Daten von 25 Müttern zu 2 Messzeitpunkten (Post-Test, 3-Monats-Follow-up) analysiert. Die Probandinnen nahmen über einen Zeitraum von 3 Monaten an 5 Sitzungen des Programms «Mein Kind mit Lese- und Rechtschreibschwierigkeiten verstehen, stärken und unterstützen: Heidelberger Elterntraining zum Umgang mit LRS» teil. Ein Paper-Pencil-Fragebogen diente zum Post-Test der Erhebung von Teilnahmeparametern, der Zufriedenheit mit dem Training, der Relevanz einzelner Themen und der wahrgenommenen Veränderungen in wichtigen Zielbereichen. Zusätzlich kam eine für das Gruppensetting adaptierte Form des Goal Attainment Scaling zum Einsatz, um das Erreichen persönlich relevanter Ziele unmittelbar nach dem Training sowie 3 Monate später zu erfassen. Die Analyse des Fragebogens zeigte eine hohe Partizipationsbereitschaft der Mütter. Die Rahmenbedingungen des Trainings (Gruppengröße, Dauer des Trainings und der Sitzungen) sowie die didaktischen Methoden wurden als ideal und die Themen als relevant eingeschätzt. Die Mütter sahen sich in der Lage, die Inhalte im Alltag anzuwenden und nahmen positive Veränderungen hinsichtlich Einfühlungsvermögen, Unterstützung des Kindes, Hausaufgabensituation und Beziehung zum Kind wahr. Das Ausmaß des Erreichens individueller Ziele zum Post-Test variierte je nach Zielbereich: Einfühlen und Verstehen (75 %), Optimierung der Hausaufgabensituation (76 %), Unterstützung psychosozialer Entwicklung (86 %), Lese-Rechtschreibförderung (60 %) und war auch 3 Monate später noch vergleichbar hoch. Die Überprüfung der Wirksamkeit hinsichtlich einer Belastungsreduktion und Kompetenzstärkung seitens der Eltern erfolgt aktuell im Vergleich zu einer unbehandelten Kontrollgruppe.

Endovenous radiofrequency powered segmental thermal ablation (Closure FAST) of great saphenous veins

Phlebologie ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (02) ◽  
pp. 69-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. M. Proebstle ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Thermal Ablation ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Clinical Success Rate ◽  
Duplex Ultrasound ◽  
Multicenter Trial ◽  
Saphenous Veins ◽  
Clinical Control ◽  
Prospective Multicenter Trial

Summary Background: Radiofrequency powered segmental thermal ablation Closure FAST has become a globally engaged technology for ablation of incompetent great saphenous veins (GSVs). Mid-term results of slowly resolving side effects are still not described. Methods: RSTA-treated GSVs (n = 295) were followed for 24 months in a prospective multicenter trial. Clinical control visits included flow and reflux analysis by duplex-ultrasound and assessment of treatment related side effects at all times. Results: 280 of 295 treated GSVs (94.9%) were available for 24 months follow-up. According to the method of Kaplan and Meier at 24 months after the intervention 98.6% of treated legs remained free of clinically relevant axial reflux. The average VCSS score improved from 3.9 ± 2.1 at screening to 0.7 ± 1.2 at 24 months follow-up (p < 0.0001). While only 41.1% of patients were free of pain before treatment, at 24 months 99.3% reported no pain and 96.4% did not experience pain during the 12 months before. At 24 months n=3 legs showed pigmentation along the inner thigh and one leg showed study-treatment related paresthesia. Conclusion: Radiofrequency powered segmental thermal ablation Closure FAST showed a very moderate side-effect profile in conjunction with a high and durable clinical success rate.

The effectiveness of positive training on happiness, aggression and hope in adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh . Shamkhani ◽  
Ali . Khalafi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Period Measurement

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of positive learning on happiness, Aggression and hope for adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz. The sample consisted of 30 people who were selected by available sampling method. 15 subjects in the experimental group and 15 in the control group were randomly assigned. The experimental design was a pre-test-post-test type with control group and follow-up period. Measurement tools included Oxford Happiness Inventory (Argyle, 1989); Ahwaz's Aggression Questionnaire (Zahedifar, Najarian, and Shokrkon, 2000); Hope Scale (Schneider, 1991). To run, at first, the pre-test was taken from both groups. Then, the experimental group was trained in 14 sessions of 90 minutes, and after each group, they were subjected to post-test. And one month later, the follow-up process was completed. Data analysis was performed using multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) and one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that positive attitudes toward happiness, aggressiveness and hopefulness of adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz were effective.

Melatih Kepemimpinan Perangkat Desa Kebonharjo Kulonprogo: Membangun Sikap Anti Korupsi

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Adi Heryadi ◽  
Evianawati Evianawati
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Corruption Perception ◽  
Measuring Tool

This study aims to prove whether transformational leadership training is effective for building anti-corruption attitudes of villages in Kebonharjo village, subdistrict Samigaluh Kulonprogo. This research is an experimental research with one group pre and posttest design.Subject design is 17 people from village of 21 candidates registered. Measuring tool used in this research is the scale of anti-corruption perception made by the researcher referring to the 9 anti-corruption values with the value of reliability coefficient of 0.871. The module used as an intervention made by the researcher refers to the transformational leadership dimension (Bass, 1990). The data collected is analyzed by statistical analysis of different test Paired Sample Test. Initial data collection results obtained sign value of 0.770 which means> 0.05 or no significant difference between anti-corruption perception score between before and after training. After a period of less than 1 (one) month then conducted again the measurement of follow-up of the study subjects in the measurement again using the scale of anti-corruption perception. The results of the second data collection were analysed with Paired Samples Test and obtained the value of 0.623 sign meaning p> 0.05 or no significant difference between post test data with follow-up data so that the hypothesis of this study was rejected.

EFFICACY OF TENOFOVIR IN PATIENTS OF HBV-RELATED CIRRHOSIS

2016 ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Van Huy Tran ◽  
Thi Huyen Thuong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Serum Creatinine ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate ◽  
Hbv Dna ◽  
Treatment Side Effects ◽  
Background Data ◽  
Key Words Cirrhosis

Background: Data about efficacy of Tenofovir in patients of HBV –related cirrhosis in Vietnam was still limited. This study is aimed at: - evaluating the clinical, biochemical, virological and Child-Pugh score responses 3,6,9 months after Tenofovir therapy; - assessing possible side effects of tenofovir. Patients and methods: 40 patients with HBV-related cirrhosis were enrolled. All has received Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300mg/day. Follow-up after 3,6 and 9 months. Results: Anorexia, oedema and ascites were significantly improved after treatment. HBV DNA became undetectable in 92.5%, 94.55 and 100% after 3,6 and 9 months, respectively. Child- Pugh score was improved after treatment (5.94±0.22 after treatment vs 7.47±0.28 before treatment). Side effects were minors (nausea, vomiting). No case of increase in serum creatinine was found. Conclusion: Tenofovir showed effective and safe in patients of HBV-related cirrhosis. Key words: Cirrhosis, tenofovir, HBV. Key words: cirrhosis, tenofovir, HBV

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