scholarly journals Improving Nurses' Performance in Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Agents: a Quasi-experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Nouri ◽  
Mehri Seyyedjavadi ◽  
Effat Iranijam ◽  
Masoumeh Aghamohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Anticancer Drugs ◽  
Oncology Nurses ◽  
T Test ◽  
Safe Handling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Abstract Background: The safe, principled, and standard handling of anticancer drugs can reduce the effects of occupational exposure and promote safe behaviors in nurses. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the effects of standard guidelines education on the safe handling of anti-neoplasm drugs among oncology nurses in Ardabil, Iran.Methods: The quasi-experimental study with one-group pretest-posttest design was performed among 32 nurses employed in the oncology wards of two educational hospitals in Ardabil city, during 2020. All of the nurses in the wards who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. The data were collected by using a demographic information form and nurses' knowledge assessment questionnaire regarding the standard guidelines for working with antineoplastic drugs, and a standard checklist for examining their performance in this regard. Then, they were analyzed through descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient) in SPSS 22.Results: The mean and standard deviation of the knowledge and performance scores of the oncology nurses was respectively determined 59.56±6.41 and 18.96±2.54, which changed to 66±4.82 and 32.03±2.45 three months after training. The results of t-test represented a statistically significant difference between the level of knowledge and performance before and after the intervention (P=0.001).Conclusions: Based on the results, the standard guidelines education improved the nurses' knowledge and performance on the safe handling of anticancer drugs in the chemotherapy wards. Therefore, it is suggested to pay attention to the promotion of the oncology nurses' awareness in the planning and policy-making of healthcare centers.

scholarly journals Improving nurses’ performance in the safe handling of antineoplastic agents: a quasi-experimental study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Nouri ◽  
M Seyed Javadi ◽  
E Iranijam ◽  
M Aghamohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Oncology Nurses ◽  
T Test ◽  
Antineoplastic Drugs ◽  
Safe Handling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Background The safe and standard handling of antineoplastic drugs can reduce the effects of occupational exposure and promote safe behaviors in nurses. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the effects ofstandard guidelines education on the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs among oncologynurses in Ardabil, Iran. Methods Thequasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was performed among 32 nursesworking in the oncology wards of two educational hospitals in Ardabil city, during 2020. Allthe nurses in the wards who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. The data were collectedby usinga demographic information form and nurses’knowledge assessment questionnaire regardingthe standard guidelines for working with antineoplastic drugs, and a standard checklist for examiningtheir performance in this regard. Subsequently, they were analyzed by descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test)and Pearson’s correlation coefficient) in SPSS 22. Results The mean and standard deviation of the knowledge and performance scores of the oncology nurses was59.56±6.41and 18.96±2.54 respectively, which changed to 66±4.82 and 32.03±2.45 respectively three months after training. The results of the t-test represented a statistically significant difference between the level of knowledge and performance before and after the intervention (P=0.001). Conclusions Based on the results, the standard guidelines education improved the nurses’ knowledge and performance on the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs in the chemotherapy wards. Therefore, it is advised to increase the awareness of the oncology nurses in this regard in the planning and policy-making ofhealthcare centers.

The Effect of Psycho-education Program on Resilience in the Caregivers of Clients with Bipolar Disorder

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talieh Khalifi ◽  
Raheleh Bahrami
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Behavioral Pattern ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract BACKGROUND: Resilience in family refers to the flexible and developed behavioral pattern in the caregivers of clients with mental disorders that face challenges during the caring process. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of psychoeducation program on resilience in the caregivers of clients with bipolar disorder. METHODS: This is a quasi-experimental study with a control and an experimental group. The participants of the study were 64 caregivers of clients with bipolar disorder in Sanandaj. The experimental group received the intervention for 4 weeks. The control group did not receive any intervention. The instrument of this study included a demographic questionnaire and a Connor-Davidson (CD-RISC) Resilience Scale. The data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, paired t-test and repeated measures analysis of variance) using SPSS-22 software. RESULTS: The results showed that there is no difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of the distribution of contextual variables. There was no statistically significant difference between the mean and standard deviation of the resilience score before the intervention in the control group and in the experimental group (P = 0.059). However, after the intervention, the difference was statistically significant (P <0.001) and showed an increase in the experimental group. CONCLUSION: This Quasi-experimental study indicates that psychoeducation is an effective way for the resilience in the caregivers of clients with bipolar disorder and it can be promote resilience in the caregivers.

scholarly journals Gestalt-Prophetic: The Parenting Method for Early Childhood with Gadgets Addiction

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-76
Author(s):  
Wahyu Kusumaningtyas ◽  
Ikhwan Aziz Q ◽  
Nur Laili ◽  
Sri Hartati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
T Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Occupational Background

This study was conducted to determine the significance Gestalt-Prophetic on improving parent awareness on parenting method for early childhood with gadget addiction case. This quasi-experimental study was carried out by involving two groups of parents (N = 74) which divided into two groups, control (N = 38) and experiment (N = 36) group. This study uses the scale of parenting behavior (α = 0.525) referring to the theory proposed by Baumrind (2005). T-test was used to determine the significant differences between both control and experiment group. The control and experiment group have significant differences after receiving treatment and the increase of mean showed that G-Pro is effective to improve parent awareness on parenting method for early childhood with gadget addiction case. The both educational (t = -2.20, p = < 0.05) and vocational (t = 2.50, p = < 0.05) background showed difference mean and standard deviation. The mean between control and experiment group based on educational background showed the highest difference is senior high school and the lowest is elementary school. Then, mean based on the occupational background the highest difference is entrepreneur and the lowest is teacher.

scholarly journals Realistic simulation in immunization: satisfaction, self-confidence and performance of nursing students

Rev Rene ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. e44514
Author(s):  
Eveline Pinheiro Beserra ◽  
Lana Barroso Melo Camelo ◽  
Liana Mara Rocha Teles ◽  
Jessyca Elaine Chagas Barbosa ◽  
Viviane Mamede Vasconcelos Cavalcante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
T Test ◽  
Realistic Simulation ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Health Discipline

Objective: to analyze satisfaction, self-confidence and performance of nursing students in realistic immunization simulation. Methods: quasi-experimental study, using the Immunization Checklist and Student Satisfaction and Self-confidence in Learning Scale, with 72 students, divided into Group 1 (38 seventh semester students who have not yet been in the field of practice in the Child Health discipline) and Group 2 (34 ninth semester students). Results: there was no difference between groups in terms of immunization performance (t-test: 1.701; p=0.096), as well as in terms of the degree of performance (Likelihood Ratio: 1.939; p=0.164). There was a significant difference when assessing satisfaction and self-confidence in learning (t-test: 2.346; p=0.023). Conclusion: the previous practice of immunization in the field of practice did not influence the performance of nursing students during the realistic simulation, but it did interfere with satisfaction and self-confidence in learning.

scholarly journals The Effect of Hope Therapy-based Training on the Happiness of Women with Breast Cancer: A Quasi-experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niloofar Kondori Fard ◽  
Asadollah Keikhaei ◽  
Maliheh Rahdar ◽  
Nasrin Rezaee
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Hope Therapy

Background: The prevalence of cancer and its psychological consequences has increased steadily in recent decades. Hence, parallel to providing medical interventions, psychological therapies should be provided to cancer patients. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the effect of hope therapy-based training on the happiness of women with breast cancer. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 100 female patients with breast cancer admitted to the chemotherapy wards of two hospitals affiliated to the Zahedan University of Medical Sciences (Iran) in 2020 are studied. Participants were selected using the convenience sampling technique and randomly divided into two groups of intervention and control (each with 50 subjects). The intervention group received eight sessions of group-based hope therapy training. Data were collected using a demographic information form and the Oxford Happiness questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 by chi-square, independent samples t-test, and paired samples t-test, at a significant level of P < 0.05. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups concerning demographic characteristics. The independent samples t-test showed no significant difference in the mean scores of happiness between the two groups before the intervention (P = 0.55). However, the mean score of happiness for the participants in the intervention group showed a significant increase after providing the intervention compared to the control group (P = 0.001). Besides, the paired samples t-test indicated a significant increase in the mean score of happiness after providing the intervention compared to before intervention (P = 0.001), while the mean score of happiness for the participants in the control group showed a statistically significant decrease (P = 0.004). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that hope therapy-based training is effective for the happiness of women with breast cancer. Since physical and psychological problems caused by cancer lead to sadness and reduced happiness, hope therapy can be added to the care programs for women with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.

Stick Figure and Think, Talk And Write: Integrating Media With Teaching Strategy For A Better Writing Competence

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Eva Sudarwati ◽  
Shynta Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
T Test ◽  
Narrative Writing ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Stick Figure ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
And Control ◽  
Writing Competence

Abstract This study attempts to see the effect of Think, Talk, and Write strategy on the students’ narrative writing competence. Considering the importance of the use of teaching media, this study tries to integrate Stick Figure as a teaching media in Think, Talk, and Write Strategy. A quasi experimental study was conducted to see the improvement of the students’ narrative writing competence. It involved 42 students who were selected on the basis of convenience sampling and assigned into two groups; experimental and control groups. The statistical analyses of paired sample t-test in experimental group showed that there was significant improvement on the students’ writing competence before (M=5.77, SD= 2.342) and after (M= 11.79, SD= 2.342), t(21)=12.059, p<0.05.Moreover, the result of independent t-test between experimental and control groups showed a significant difference. It can be seen that the mean differences was 3.79545 and the significance value is lower than 0.05, 0.000<0.05.

EFEKTIVITAS STRATEGI CLOZE STORY MAPPING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PEMAHAMAN PADA SISWA KELAS V DI SD 2 PADOKAN KASIHAN BANTUL

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danuri Danuri ◽  
Dwendha Lahitani
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
T Test ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Story Mapping ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Class Average

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of CSM strategies on comprehension reading skills in classes V Padokan 2 Elementary School. The research method used is a quasi-experimental method. In this study the subjects of the study were VA class students as the control class and V C as the experimental class with 28 VA and VC class students. Quantitative data analysis technique used is the calculation of independent sample t-test. Based on data analysis and discussion, researchers can conclude that CSM strategies are more effective than conventional methods of reading comprehension learning. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant difference between the experimental class and the control class as evidenced by the results of the independent sample t-test obtained by the value of Asymp. Sig (2-Tailed) 0.014 <0.05. CSM strategy is an effective learning strategy seen from the average value of the experimental class posstest which is 81.61 higher than the control class average value of 72.96.

scholarly journals Nurses’ hemovigilance knowledge and performance after teach-back, concept map, and lecture: A quasi-experimental study

Heliyon ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e05982
Author(s):  
Daryadokht Masror Roudsari ◽  
Shahoo Feizi ◽  
Mahtab Maghsudlu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Concept Map ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Performance

scholarly journals Does Ramadan Fasting Affect Spirometric Data of Healthy Adolescents?

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117955651986228
Author(s):  
Selma Ben Fraj ◽  
Amira Miladi ◽  
Fatma Guezguez ◽  
Mohamed Ben Rejeb ◽  
Jihène Bouguila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Healthy Male ◽  
Ramadan Fasting ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Healthy Males

Purpose: Several studies raised the effects of Ramadan fasting on healthy adults spirometric data, but none was performed in children. The aim of this study was to compare the spirometric data of a group of faster adolescents (n = 26) with an age-matched non-faster one (n = 10). Methods: This comparative quasi-experimental study, including 36 healthy males aged 12 to 15 years, was conducted during the summer 2015 (Ramadan: June 18 to July 16). Three sessions (Before-Ramadan [Before-R], Mid-Ramadan [Mid-R], After-Ramadan [After-R]) were selected for spirometry measurements. Spirometry was performed around 5.5 to 3.5 h before sunset and the spirometric data were expressed as percentages of local spirometric norms. Results: The two groups of fasters and non-fasters had similar ages and weights (13.35 ± 0.79 vs 12.96 ± 0.45 years, 46.8 ± 9.2 vs 41.7 ± 12.6 kg, respectively). There was no effect of Ramadan fasting on forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, peak expiratory flow, and maximal mid-expiratory flow. For example, during the Before-R, Mid-R, and After-R sessions, there was no significant difference between the fasters and non-fasters mean FVC (101 ± 11 vs 99 ± 14, 101 ± 12 vs 102 ± 14, 103 ± 11 vs 104 ± 13, respectively) or FEV1 (101 ± 13 vs 96 ± 16, 98 ± 11 vs 97 ± 16, 101 ± 10 vs 98 ± 16, respectively). Conclusions: Ramadan fasting had no interaction effect with the spirometric data of Tunisian healthy male adolescents.

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