scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION AND VALIDATION OF STATISTICAL TESTS IN RESEARCH'S SOFTWARE HELPING DATA COLLECTION AND PROTOCOLS ANALYSIS IN SURGERY

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
Carlos Henrique KURETZKI ◽  
Antônio Carlos Ligocki CAMPOS ◽  
Osvaldo MALAFAIA ◽  
Sandramara Scandelari Kusano de Paula SOARES ◽  
Sérgio Bernardo TENÓRIO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Medical Research ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Medical Studies ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Data Standardization ◽  
Study Results

Background : The use of information technology is often applied in healthcare. With regard to scientific research, the SINPE(c) - Integrated Electronic Protocols was created as a tool to support researchers, offering clinical data standardization. By the time, SINPE(c) lacked statistical tests obtained by automatic analysis. Aim : Add to SINPE(c) features for automatic realization of the main statistical methods used in medicine . Methods : The study was divided into four topics: check the interest of users towards the implementation of the tests; search the frequency of their use in health care; carry out the implementation; and validate the results with researchers and their protocols. It was applied in a group of users of this software in their thesis in the strict sensu master and doctorate degrees in one postgraduate program in surgery. To assess the reliability of the statistics was compared the data obtained both automatically by SINPE(c) as manually held by a professional in statistics with experience with this type of study. Results : There was concern for the use of automatic statistical tests, with good acceptance. The chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Fisher and t-Student were considered as tests frequently used by participants in medical studies. These methods have been implemented and thereafter approved as expected. Conclusion : The incorporation of the automatic SINPE(c) Statistical Analysis was shown to be reliable and equal to the manually done, validating its use as a research tool for medical research.

Can employment in a café change Clientele Attitude towards the staff when they are Persons with Mental Illness?

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402199006
Author(s):  
Sailaxmi - Gandhi ◽  
Sangeetha Jayaraman ◽  
Thanapal Sivakumar ◽  
Annie P John ◽  
Anoop Joseph ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Clientele’s attitude toward Persons with Mental Illness (PwMI) changes over a period of time. The aim of this study was to explore and understand how and whether perception about PwMI changes when they are seen working like persons without mental illness among those availing services of ROSes café at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. Methods: The descriptive research design was adopted with purposive sampling. Community Attitude toward Mentally Ill (CAMI) a self -administered questionnaire of was administered to measure the clientele attitude towards staff with mental illness in ROSes Café (Recovery Oriented Services). A total of 256 subjects availing services from the ROSes café recruited in the study. Chi-square and Mann–Whitney U test was computed to see the association and differences on selected variables. Results: The present study results showed that subjects had a positive attitude seen in health care professionals in the domains of benevolence (BE) (28.68 ± 3.00) and community mental health ideology (CMHI) (31.53 ± 3.19), whereas non-health care professionals had showed negative attitude in the domain of authoritarianism (AU) (30.54 ± 3.42) and social restrictiveness (SR) (30.18 ± 3.05). Education, employment, marital, income, and working status were significantly associated with CAMI domains. Conclusion: PwMI also can work like people without mental illness when the opportunities are provided. The community needs to regard mental illness in the same manner as chronic physical illness diabetes mellitus and allow PwMI to live a life of dignity by creating and offering opportunities to earn livelihood which would help them recover with their illnesses.

scholarly journals Need for Aged Care Hubs

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. p1
Author(s):  
Ravi Babu Koppala ◽  
Sherry P Mathew ◽  
Seema Ramesh Chawan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Geriatric Care ◽  
School Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Care Facilities

Background: The present study was undertaken to access the current availability and utilization of health care services by geriatric population and to find the need for specialized geriatric care hubs.Methods: This is questionnaire-based survey conducted among 300 subjects of geriatric population for a period of 3 months in Bengaluru hospital set-up.Results: Majority of study subjects were belonged to age group of 60-75 years. 81% were married; while 1.30% un-married, 2.30% divorced, 15.30% were widow. Majority of study subjects in our study, i.e., 30.30% were graduates followed by 28.70% and 15.70% were completed secondary and primary school level education respectively. While only 7.70% subjects were post graduates. However, 17.70% subjects were found to be illiterate in our study. We found 52% of study subjects were dependent for their financial requirements. Chi-square test showed significant association between health and medical care facilities with age (c2-31.24; p-0.002). 98% preferred to have separate specialized geriatric care hospitals in their respective area of residence with no significant association (c2=5.20; p-0.51). We found significant association between source of information and awareness of geriatric care facilities (c2=18.96; p-0.026). We found that 36% of subjects reckoned that application of information technology was helpful in geriatric care. Whereas, still majority of study subjects, i.e., 61% were not at all aware of information technology applications in geriatric (c2-12.62; p-0.049). Conclusions: Provision of quality assured by elderly health-care hub for the elderly population is a must and is a challenge that requires joint approach and strategies. Failure to address the health needs today could develop into a costly problem tomorrow.

scholarly journals The Precision Health and Everyday Democracy (PHED) Project: Protocol for a Transdisciplinary Collaboration on Health Equity and the Role of Health in Society

10.2196/17324 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e17324
Author(s):  
Michael Strange ◽  
Carol Nilsson ◽  
Slobodan Zdravkovic ◽  
Elisabeth Mangrio
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Medical Research ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Transdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
New Research ◽  
Precision Health

Background The project “Precision Health and Everyday Democracy” (PHED) is a transdisciplinary partnership that combines a diverse range of perspectives necessary for understanding the increasingly complex societal role played by modern health care and medical research. The term “precision health” is being increasingly used to express the need for greater awareness of environmental and genomic characteristics that may lead to divergent health outcomes between different groups within a population. Enhancing awareness of diversity has parallels with calls for “health democracy” and greater patient-public participation within health care and medical research. Approaching health care in this way goes beyond a narrow focus on the societal determinants of health, since it requires considering health as a deliberative space, which occurs often at the banal or everyday level. As an initial empirical focus, PHED is directed toward the health needs of marginalized migrants (including refugees and asylum seekers, as well as migrants with temporary residency, often involving a legally or economically precarious situation) as vulnerable groups that are often overlooked by health care. Developing new transdisciplinary knowledge on these groups provides the potential to enhance their wellbeing and benefit the wider society through challenging the exclusions of these groups that create pockets of extreme ill-health, which, as we see with COVID-19, should be better understood as “acts of self-harm” for the wider negative impact on humanity. Objective We aim to establish and identify precision health strategies, as well as promote equal access to quality health care, drawing upon knowledge gained from studying the health care of marginalized migrants. Methods The project is based in Sweden at Malmö and Lund Universities. At the outset, the network activities do not require ethical approval where they will not involve data collection, since the purpose of PHED is to strengthen international research contacts, establish new research within precision strategies, and construct educational research activities for junior colleagues within academia. However, whenever new research is funded and started, ethical approval for that specific data collection will be sought. Results The PHED project has been funded from January 1, 2019. Results of the transdisciplinary collaboration will be disseminated via a series of international conferences, workshops, and web-based materials. To ensure the network project advances toward applied research, a major goal of dissemination is to produce tools for applied research, including information to enhance health accessibility for vulnerable communities, such as marginalized migrant populations in Sweden. Conclusions There is a need to identify tools to enable the prevention and treatment of a wide spectrum of health-related outcomes and their link to social as well as environmental issues. There is also a need to identify and investigate barriers to precision health based on democratic principles. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/17324

scholarly journals Correlation Between an Exclusive Breast Feeding with Baby’s Nutritional Status Assessed at Primary Health Care, Region I in North Denpasar

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Pande Putu Novi Ekajayanti ◽  
Pande Putu Indah Purnamayanthi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Region I ◽  
Health Care Region

According to data from the Basic Health Research of Indonesia (Riskesdas), exclusively breastfed babies has reached only 15.3% in 2010. While in Denpasar, its level fell from 62.2% in 2007 to 56.2% in 2008 for infants aged 0-6 months. This study aims to find out an exclusive breastfeeding given in infants, assessing infant’s nutritional status, and the correlation between an exclusive breastfeeding with infant’s nutritional status at Primary Health Care, Region I in North Denpasar. This research used a descriptive correlative method. Subjects were given exclusively breastfed for totally 45 respondents. This type of sampling using a purposive sampling. Statistical analysis was done by Chi-Square. Respondents were breastfed exclusively has higher normal nutritional status for about 51.1% compared with those whose was not given, showing only 15.6%. 

scholarly journals Ranking and Performance of Indian Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (1-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shashi Singh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Comparative Performance ◽  
Human Resource Department ◽  
Country Rankings ◽  
And Performance

ABSTRACT Almost every communication media made the news of three Indian institutions appearing in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings 2022 a headline, highlighting the importance of finding a place in the coveted ranking. Such rankings provide Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) a reason to pursue excellence in their operations. These rankings are also in the interests of the students and other stakeholders. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), also known as India Ranking, was introduced in 2015 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India (erstwhile Ministry of Human Resource Department). NIRF outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. Rankings obtained in the India Ranking 2017-20 have been analyzed in this study to assess the comparative performance of the top 100 universities. Statistical tests of chi square and Friedman tests show that rankings have remained consistent within the range for the top-performing universities. But, other than the top universities, there exists stiff competition for each ranking place. Overall, statistical analysis shows that rankings obtained by universities are not identical.

Disparity in the Hospitals Utilization among Regions in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agung Dwi Laksono ◽  
Beben Benyamin ◽  
Trias Mahmudiono
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Outpatient Utilization ◽  
Significant Regional Difference ◽  
Ethical Clearance

Abstract Background. The utilization of hospital services is a benchmark for the success of a health care referral system. Indonesia as the largest archipelago in the world encounters challenging conditions along with lack of infrastructure posed economic and health disparity among its regions. Disparities as a result of this development also have an impact on the accessibility of health care facilities.Methods. Chi Square test was used to test dichotomy variables and t-tests were performed for analyzing the difference among continuous variables. These tests were employed to assess the hypothesis that there was significant regional difference in the access of health care in Indonesia. Estimation using multinomial logistic regression test was used to study the disparity between regions in hospital utilization.Results. The results of this study indicate that there were disparities between regions in Indonesia. In the inpatient category all regions have better utilization than the Papua region, except the Sumatra region. The highest disparity occurs between the Nusa Tenggara region and the Papua region. Possibility of utilizing hospital vs. inpatient facilities not using the hospital 1,439 times in adults in the Nusa Tenggara region compared to the Papua region (OR = 1,439; 95% CI = 1,271 - 1,629). In the category of outpatient utilization as well as hospitalization in hospitals, the Papua region has better hospital utilization compared to other regions. The greatest disparity with the Sumatra region (OR = 0.484; 95% CI = 0.392 - 0.597).Conclusion. In conclusion, there were disparities between regions in Indonesia even though the odds ratio for mortality between regions decreased compared to the previous period.Ethical Clearance. The 2013 RISKESDAS survey had ethical clearance that was approved by the national ethical committee in the NIHRD (ethic number: 01.1206.207). Informed consent was used during data collection, which considered aspects of data collection procedure, voluntary, and confidentiality.

scholarly journals Diode Laser 805 Hair Removal Side Effects in Groups of Various Ethnicities – Cohort Study Results

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-137
Author(s):  
Magdalena Atta-Motte ◽  
Izabela Załęska
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Diode Lasers ◽  
Ethnic Origin ◽  
Hair Removal ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Laser Hair Removal ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: As hair removal has become most popular in aesthetics, the management of its side effects is crucial for every practitioner. Available studies describe the effectiveness of the diode laser hair removal for all skin types according to the Fitzpatrick scale independently, but the question of the occurrence of side effects and adverse effects remains unanswered. This study aims to illustrate aspects of side effects for patients of various ethnicities and the impact of those on the effectiveness of the treatment. Methods: The research was carried out in Poland and the United Kingdom from March 2016 to March 2019. 217 people of various ethnic origins were qualified for the study, 206 sessions were completed and statistical analysis was performed. The procedure was performed in the pubic area with diode lasers with a wavelength of 805 nm, minimum peak power of 2100 W and pulse duration between 15 and 400 ms. ET sapphire cooling assisted handle 9 x 9 mm large and pulse energy density between 10 and 100 J/cm2 were used for all treatments. In addition, in order to illustrate the effectiveness of treatments, the subjective and objective analyses of hair loss percentages were indicated. In statistical analysis, the chi-square test for independence was used to evaluate the correlation between the type and severity of side effects and the ethnic origin of patients, the number of treatments, the Fitzpatrick scale and the level of satisfaction. Results: The occurrence of sensitivity depended statistically significantly (P=0.002) on ethnicity. Ethnicity had no significant effect on the occurrence of erythema. The occurrence of hyperpigmentation statistically significantly depended (P<0.001) on ethnicity. The occurrence of burns depended statistically significantly (P=0.001) on ethnicity. The number of treatments had a significant (P=0.012) effect on the severity of side effects occurrence. Among participants who had 6 treatments, only half had side effects, including multiple effects occurring in 9.79% of cases. The occurrence of side effects such as sensitivity and hyperpigmentation did not depend on the number of treatments. However, the number of treatments had a significant impact on the incidence of erythema (P<0.001) and burns (P=0.005). More than half of the respondents (58.33%) had erythema after more than six procedures, whereas in the 6 treatments the erythema occurred only in 6.7% of cases. Conclusion: The treatment with the use of diode lasers for all subjects with different ethnicity and thus the recognized scale according to Fitzpatrick is effective and safe. The occurring side effects are transient and do not impact the effect of the whole therapy.

scholarly journals The Effect of Television Dramas on Perception of Young Viewers: A Study of Lahore Based Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol I (I) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Usman Ijaz
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Negative Feelings

Main objectives of the study are to examine the exposure of young viewers towards Private TV Dramas and to examine the positive feelings of young viewers towards Private TV Dramas. In addition, it is also objective of the study to examine the negative feelings of young viewers towards Private TV Dramas. In current study data is collected form private and Govt universities of Lahore. Data is collected 400 respondents which are students of different classes. Convenience sampling technique is used for data collection from the respondents. SPSS V-23 is used for analysis of data and application of statistical tests. After the statistical analysis the it was concluded that relationship was found very significant among all independent and dependent variables. It is also suggested that there is need to conducted new studies on this area as well.

Use of Information Technology in evaluation of access and quality Primary Health Care in Brazil: qualitative study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osvaldo de Goes Bay Junior ◽  
Cícera Renata Diniz Vieira Silva ◽  
Cláudia S Martiniano ◽  
Monique da Silva Lopes ◽  
Lygia Maria de Figueiredo Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Data Consistency ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Access And Quality

BACKGROUND The increased applicability of information technology for evaluating health policies, programs, and care requires advancements in understanding trends, influences, its use by evaluators, and the implications for quality standards of evaluation. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the applicability of information technology in evaluation the Access and quality of primary health care in Brazil considering international quality standards. METHODS We conducted a qualitative case study during the External Evaluation of Brazil’s National Program for Improving Primary Care Access and Quality. Data collection consisted of interviews, focus groups, and document analysis. Seven technicians from the Ministry of Health and 47 researchers from various high education and research institutions across the country participated in the study. Data were categorized using the software Atlas.ti, according to the quality standards of the Joint Committee on Standards for Education Evaluation, followed by Bardin’s content analysis. RESULTS Results related to feasibility, thematic scope, field activity management, standardized data collection, data consistency, and transparency, demonstrate improvements and opportunities for advancements in evaluation mediated by the use of Information Technology, favoring the emergence of new practices and remodeling of existing ones, taking into account the multiple components required by the complex assessment of access and quality in primary health care. Difficulty in operating, inoperative system, and lack of investment in equipment and human resources are challenges to increase the effectiveness of information technology in evaluation. CONCLUSIONS The strategic and intelligent use of information technology offered evaluators a greater opportunity to stakeholder engagement, to insert different organizational, operational, and methodological components, capable of triggering influences and confluences, with connections in collaborative and synergistic networks to increase the quality and allow the development of a more consistent and efficient evaluation with greater possibility of incorporating the results into public health policies.

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