An educational intervention impact on the quality of nursing records

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on the quality of nursing records. Method: quasi-experimental study with before-and-after design conducted in a hospital. All the nurses in the cardiac intensive care unit of the hospital received the intervention, which consisted of weekly meetings during five months. To collect data, the instrument Quality of Diagnoses, Interventions and Outcomes was applied to the patients’ charts in two moments: baseline and after intervention. Results: the educational intervention had an impact on the quality of the records, since most of the items presented a significant increase in their mean values after the intervention, despite the low values in the two moments. Conclusion: the educational intervention proved to be effective at improving the quality of nursing records and a lack of quality was identified in the evaluated records, revealed by the low mean values and by the weakness of some questions presented in the items, which did not present a significant increase. Therefore, educational actions focused on real clinical cases may have positive implications for nursing practice.

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Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis after Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2019-129031 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 5708-5708

Author(s):

Juan Carlos Olivares-Gazca ◽

Iván Murrieta-Álvarez ◽

Jesús Mauricio Olivares-Gazca ◽

Yarely Itzayana García-Navarrete ◽

Yahveth Cantero-Fortiz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Cell Transplantation ◽

Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation ◽

Conflicts Of Interest ◽

Hematopoietic Stem ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Impact

Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, demyelinating and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that causes a whole spectrum of neurological disorders associated with a profound decrease in the quality of life of affected patients. Currently, autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (ASCT) is a validated therapeutic approach and has been shown to be superior to new immunomodulatory agents. However, the impact of these therapies on the quality of life of patients with MS is unknown. Objective Identify the impact on the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis after ASCT at our center. Methods A quasi-experimental, longitudinal, prospective and single-center study was conducted in which the quality of life was determined in patients with MS before and after ASCT. Patients who could not answer the questionnaire themselves were excluded and incomplete questionnaires were eliminated. The quality of life was determined by applying the MS-QoL 29 instrument which is validated instrument for this pathology (Cronbach 0.88-0.90 and Pearson with high correlation with MS-QoL56). The variables related to the physical and mental components of the instrument as well as demographic characteristics were studied. The statistical analysis of the data included measures of central tendency as well as inferential for the comparison of means and proportions (NC 95%, p <0.05). Results We included 52 patients prospectively from October 2018 to June 2019, 71% of the patients were women and the remaining 29% men. The median of age of the subset is 50 years (Interval 27-65). Of the selected patients, 45% has PPMS, 39% has SPMS and 16% has PPMS. Twenty six patients were followed at 3 months and seventeen were followed 6 months after ASCT. The statistical differences between the quality of life in the patients prior to the ASCT and the follow-up at 3 and 6 months in both the physical and mental components was analyzed. In the physical component the differences at 3 months (A) were significant (p = 0.019, 95% NC) as well as the differences at 6 months (b) after ASCT (p = 0.0024, 95% NC). In the mental component the differences were significant at 3 months (C) (p = 0.0012, NC 95%) as well as the differences at 6 months (D) after ASCT (p = 0.0007, NC 95%). Conclusions The study suggests that ASCT is a feasible and safe therapeutic alternative to improve the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. Figure Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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Educational intervention for collecting sputum for tuberculosis: a quasi-experimental study

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1518-8345.0363.2703 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 24 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amélia Nunes Sicsú ◽

Julia Ignez Salem ◽

Luciana Botinelly Mendonça Fujimoto ◽

Roxana Isabel Cardozo Gonzales ◽

Maria do Socorro de Lucena Cardoso ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Experimental Study ◽

Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Sputum Sample ◽

Randomized Study ◽

Single Group ◽

Group Type ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental

Abstract Objective: to evaluate the quality of the sputum sample before and after the Nursing guidance to patients. Methods: this is a quasi-experimental research design, single group type, before and after, non-randomized study. The study enrolled patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis, respiratory symptomatic patients for over three weeks, aged over 18 years, of both genders and without tuberculosis history in the last two years. The educational intervention consisted of individualized guidance on the collection of sputum sample, which was based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Brazil and on the explanatory folder delivery. Results: in this study participated 138 patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. The results showed significant increase of the samples with purulent particles, volume greater than 5 mL and increased rate of patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, after the educational intervention. Conclusion: it was shown that after the educational intervention, it was observed sputum samples with better quality, with satisfactory aspect and volume for the effectiveness of the bacilloscopic examination.

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The impact of applying 5S management method on patient satisfaction in healthcare centers' services

10.21203/rs.2.14598/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Shadab Shahali ◽

Massomeh Khajehasani ◽

Amin Torabipoor ◽

Kambiz AhmadiAngali

Keyword(s):

Service Quality ◽

Community Health ◽

Community Health Centers ◽

Health Centers ◽

Management Approach ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Health Service Quality ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background: Improving service quality and increasing clients' satisfaction is the most important aim of the health centers. This study aimed to investigate the effect of implementing the 5S management approach on the service quality provided at community health centers.Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study done with the participation of 220 pregnant women at a health center in Ahvaz in 2018. The quality gap and weaknesses were measured before 5S implementation by using adornment system (5S) checklist and SERVQUAL questionnaire. Interventions were designed and implemented with regard to the system weaknesses and the next evaluation was carried out 2 months after intervention.Results: Based on the findings of this study, the 5S score was 2.4 before the 5S implementation and 4.2 after the intervention. The mean scores of health service quality provided in community health centers significantly differed before and after the 5S implementation (P <0.0001).Conclusions: Implementation of 5S can improve the work environment adornment and the satisfaction of health centers' patients. Therefore, it is advised to use techniques to increase the quality of health centers’ services.

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Effect of Nurse Performance in Patient Safety Target Based on Knowledge Management: SECI on Quality of Nursing Services

International Journal of Indonesian National Nurses Association (IJINNA) ◽

10.32944/ijinna.v1i1.29 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Harif Fadhillah (Corresponding author) ◽

Nursalam ◽

Muhammad Hadi

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Patient Safety ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Nursing Services ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Quality Of Nursing

Appropriate knowledge management will improve nurse performance. There have been numerous studies on nurse performance, but studies on nurse performance of Knowledge management: SECI in Indonesia have not been widely reported and therefore researchers interested in conducting this study. This study aims at identifying the effect of performance in patient safety target based on Knowledge Management: SECI on the quality of nursing services in Jakarta Islamic Hospital of Pondok Kopi. The study employed quasi experimental design of pre and posttest with control group. The respondents were nurses who worked in the inpatient unit with a sample size of 24 respondents in the intervention group and 37 respondents in the control group. The instrument used to measure pre-posttest was patient safety developed by Nasution (2013) with validity value of 0.444-0.772 and reliability of Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.950; and the adverse events developed by the researchers. Intervention protocols in the form of performance in patient safety target based on Knowledge Management: SECI were given through training. The analysis employed statistical tests of Mann Whitney and Wilcoxon. The study found that there was a change in patient safety before and after intervention in the intervention group rather than in the control group. There were differences in the scores of patient safety/quality of nursing care after treatment in the intervention group and the control group. The study recommends regular training for nurses concerning performance in patient safety target based on Knowledge Management: SECI, and further studies in different hospitals.

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Effects of water pilates on urinary loss, genital self-image and sexual function of elderly women

Acta Scientiarum Health Sciences ◽

10.4025/actascihealthsci.v43i1.51900 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. e51900

Author(s):

Deise Iop Tavares ◽

Géssica Bordin Viera Schlemmer ◽

Amanda Figueiró dos Santos ◽

Milena Ramila Pivetta ◽

Guilherme Tavares de Arruda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sexual Function ◽

Elderly Women ◽

Short Form ◽

Mean Values ◽

Self Image ◽

International Consultation ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Change In The Mean ◽

The Impact

Descriptive, quasi experimental study with pre and post-test, which aimed to investigate the effects of Water Pilates (PA) on urinary incontinence, genital self-image and sexual function of elderly women. The sample consisted of seventeen elderly women aged 60 years or over, from a city in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) was used as instruments to assess the impact of UI in quality of life and qualify urinary loss, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to assess sexual function and Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS) to assess women's perception of their own genitalia. The PA protocol was performed twice a week for 50 minutes performed for eight weeks, totaling 16 sessions. The protocol was divided into warm-up, strengthening exercises and stretching. It was observed that the sample was composed of young elderly women (69.5 ± 5.9 years), overweight and with low FSFI and FGSIS scores. There was no significant change in the mean values before and after the intervention of the ICIQ-SF, FGSIS and FSFI scores. It was concluded that the PA method had no effect on urinary loss, sexual function and genital self-image.

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Pengaruh Orientasi dengan Metode Perceptorship dan Mix Staffing terhadap Mutu Layanan Keperawatan

Jurnal Keperawatan Silampari ◽

10.31539/jks.v3i1.771 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 234-243

Author(s):

Yuli Yanti ◽

Muhammad Hadi ◽

Rohadi Haryanto

Keyword(s):

Research Method ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Group Design ◽

Nursing Services ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Research Type ◽

Quality Of Nursing

The purpose of this study was to obtain a description of the quality of nursing services before and after orientation with the preceptorship and mix staffing methods at Pasar Minggu South Jakarta Hospital 2018. This research method is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental research type with pre and post with control group design. The results showed that statistically there were differences between the quality of nursing services before and after the intervention intervention of the preceptorship and mix staffing methods (p <0.05). The analysis also showed that there were differences in the quality of nursing services in the control group from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th observations (p <0.05). The conclusion of this research is the orientation of the preceptorship and mix staffing methods is very potential in improving the quality of nursing services in hospitals. Keywords: Mix Staffing, Quality of Nursing Services, Preceptorship

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Heart Disease, Now What? Improving Quality of Life through Education

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18063077 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (6) ◽

pp. 3077

Author(s):

Lisa Gomes ◽

Cristina Liébana-Presa ◽

Beatriz Araújo ◽

Fátima Marques ◽

Elena Fernández-Martínez

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Care Organization ◽

Coronary Syndrome ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Impact

Introduction: The management of chronic illness assumes a level of demand for permanent care and reaches a priority dimension in the health context. Given the importance of nursing care to post-acute coronary syndrome patients, the objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention program on quality of life in patients after acute coronary syndrome. Method: Quasi-experimental study with two groups: an experimental group exposed to the educational intervention program and the control group without exposure to the educational intervention program. Results: The results showed statistically significant differences between both groups (p < 0.001). Although only valid for the specific group of subjects studied, the educational intervention program enabled significant gains in quality of life. Conclusions: According to the findings of the study, a systematized and structured educational program, integrated into the care organization and based on transition processes, is effective in developing self-care skills and improves the quality of life in patients after acute coronary syndrome.

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Strategic Role of Zakat in Multidimensional Quality of Life in Sijunjung, Indonesia

The Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research ◽

10.33102/jmifr.v15i1.101 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 55-72

Author(s):

Herlin Hamimi ◽

Abdul Ghafar Ismail ◽

Muhammad Hasbi Zaenal

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Wealth Distribution ◽

Absolute Poverty ◽

Before And After ◽

The Status ◽

Being There ◽

The Impact

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam which has a function of faith, social and economic functions. Muslims who can pay zakat are required to give at least 2.5 per cent of their wealth. The problem of poverty prevalent in disadvantaged regions because of the difficulty of access to information and communication led to a gap that is so high in wealth and resources. The instrument of zakat provides a paradigm in the achievement of equitable wealth distribution and healthy circulation. Zakat potentially offers a better life and improves the quality of human being. There is a human quality improvement not only in economic terms but also in spiritual terms such as improving religiousity. This study aims to examine the role of zakat to alleviate humanitarian issues in disadvantaged regions such as Sijunjung, one of zakat beneficiaries and impoverished areas in Indonesia. The researcher attempted a Cibest method to capture the impact of zakat beneficiaries before and after becoming a member of Zakat Community Development (ZCD) Program in material and spiritual value. The overall analysis shows that zakat has a positive impact on disadvantaged regions development and enhance the quality of life of the community. There is an improvement in the average of mustahik household incomes after becoming a member of ZCD Program. Cibest model demonstrates that material, spiritual, and absolute poverty index decreased by 10, 5, and 6 per cent. Meanwhile, the welfare index is increased by 21 per cent. These findings have significant implications for developing the quality of life in disadvantaged regions in Sijunjung. Therefore, zakat is one of the instruments to change the status of disadvantaged areas to be equivalent to other areas.

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Effects of use of an eHealth platform e-Vita for COPD patients on disease specific quality of life domains

Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie ◽

10.36613/tgg.1875-6832/2020.04.03 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Functional State ◽

Mental State ◽

Self Management ◽

Copd Patients ◽

Before And After ◽

Ehealth Intervention ◽

The Impact ◽

Disease Specific

Background: Integrated disease management with self-management for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is effective to improve clinical outcomes. eHealth can improve patients’ involvement to be able to accept and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Eventhough there is mixed evidence of the impact of eHealth on quality of life (QoL) in different settings. Aim: The primary aim of the e-Vita-COPD-study was to investigate the effect of use of eHealth patient platforms on disease specific QoL of COPD patients. Methods: We evaluated the impact of an eHealth platform on disease specific QoL measured with the clinical COPD questionnaire (CCQ), including subscales of symptoms, functional state and mental state. Interrupted time series (ITS) design was used to collect CCQ data at multiple time points. Multilevel linear regression modelling was used to compare trends in CCQ before and after the eHealth intervention. Results: Of 742 invited COPD patients, 244 signed informed consent. For the analyses, we only included patients who actually used the eHealth platform (n = 123). The decrease of CCQ-symptoms was 0,20% before the intervention and 0,27% after the intervention; this difference was statistically significant (P=0.027). The decrease of CCQ-mental was 0,97% before the intervention and after the intervention there was an increase of 0,017%; this difference was statistically significant (P=0,01). No significant difference was found in the slopes of CCQ (P=0,12) and CCQ-function (P=0,11) before and after the intervention. Conclusion: The e-Vita eHealth platform had a potential beneficial impact on the CCQ-symptoms of COPD patients, but not on functional state. The CCQ-mental state remained stable after the intervention, but this was a deterioration compared to the improving situation before the start of the eHealth platform. In conclusion, this study shows that after the introduction of the COPD platform, patients experienced fewer symptoms, but their mental state deteriorated slightly at the same time. Therefore, health care providers should be aware that, although symptoms improve, there might be a slight increase in anxiety and depression after introducing an eHealth intervention to support self-management.

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Educational intervention for liver transplantation candidates

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/s0104-11692013000100018 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 419-425 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Karina Dal Sasso Mendes ◽

Orlando de Castro e Silva Junior ◽

Luciana da Costa Ziviani ◽

Fabiana Murad Rossin ◽

Márcia Maria Fontão Zago ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Liver Transplantation ◽

Patient Education ◽

Research Design ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Research Data ◽

Intervention Method ◽

Final Sample ◽

Education Strategy ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental

OBJECTIVE: The objective in this study was to analyze candidates' knowledge on the liver transplantation process before and after putting in practice an educational intervention. METHOD: A quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest research design was adopted. The final sample included 15 subjects. Research data were collected between January and March 2010 in three phases, which were: pretest, implementation of the educational intervention (two meetings) and posttest. RESULTS: The results evidenced significant cognitive gains after the intervention, with improvements in the participants' performance . CONCLUSIONS: The research presents evidence that putting in practice a patient education strategy can enhance candidates' knowledge on the liver transplantation process and consequently contribute to a successful treatment.

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