scholarly journals Poster as Tool to Improve Hand Hygiene Among Health Science Students: Case-control Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Gázquez-López ◽  
Encarnación Martínez-García ◽  
Adelina Martín-Salvador ◽  
María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano ◽  
Inmaculada García-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene ◽  
Bacterial Colony ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background/Purpose: Hand hygiene is the most effective method for preventing nosocomial infections. Numerous educational interventions have been implemented to improve adherence to hand hygiene and its effectiveness among nursing students, with mixed results. To assess the effectiveness of posters as a tool for teaching hand hygiene and factors associated with the quality of hand hygiene among nursing students. Methods An experimental pre-post intervention study was carried out with second-, third-, and fourth-year nursing students randomly assigned to two groups (experimental and control). The two groups performed the handrubbing technique using alcohol-based hand rub. The experimental group was simultaneously shown the poster on hand hygiene produced by the WHO. Before and after the hand rubbing, students took cell samples from their non-dominant hands, which were cultured in Petri dishes for 48 hours. The number of bacterial colony-forming units per cm2 determined the degree of cleanliness of their hands (< 10 = pass; ≥10 = fail). Summary/Results: A total of 293 students participated. In the experimental group (n = 161), significant differences were observed by age, with a higher percentage of fails (15.7% vs. 3.6%) among students aged > 22 years. Viewing the poster was associated with passing, all other variables being equal, albeit without statistical significance (ORa = 2.07). Hand contamination prior to the practices was weakly associated with lower hand hygiene quality (ORa = .99). Conclusions The use of posters as a teaching method for improving hand hygiene shows indications of effectiveness. Prior contamination of the hands slightly affects the quality of hand hygiene after the practice. Evaluation of new hand hygiene teaching methods at College setting ensures that future nurses are educated and sensitised to the spread of infectious diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Posters as a Tool to Improve Hand Hygiene among Health Science Students: Case—Control Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11123
Author(s):  
María Gázquez-López ◽  
Encarnación Martínez-García ◽  
Adelina Martín-Salvador ◽  
María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano ◽  
Inmaculada García-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group

(1) Background: Numerous educational interventions have been conducted to improve hand hygiene (HH) compliance and effectiveness among nursing students, with mixed results. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of posters as a teaching tool and factors associated with HH quality. (2) Methods: A pre-post experimental intervention study was conducted with a total of 293 nursing students randomly assigned to two groups (experimental and control) who, before and after HH, took cell culture samples from their non-dominant hands. Only the experimental group was exposed to the poster. (3) Results: In the experimental group, significant differences were observed among students older than 22 years (p = 0.017; V = 0.188), with a higher percentage of failures (15.7% vs. 3.6%). Poster displaying was associated with passing, other variables being equal, although without statistical significance (ORa = 2.07; 95% CI = 0.81–5.26). Pre-practice hand contamination was weakly associated with lower HH quality (ORa = 0.99, 95% CI = 0.99–0.99). (4) Conclusions: The use of posters as a teaching method shows indications of efficacy. Prior hand contamination slightly affects the quality of HH. Further evaluation of teaching methods is needed to ensure good technical performance of HH to prevent the spread of infectious diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Utilizing Academic–Community Partnerships With Nursing Students to Improve Hand Hygiene in Elementary Students to Reduce Transmission of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 1942602X2098695
Author(s):  
Julie Perry ◽  
Natasha McClure ◽  
Rebecca Palmer ◽  
Jeremy L. Neal
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
School Health ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has raised awareness about the vital role school nurses have in improving the overall health of children. School nurses provide health promotion within schools, yet over 60% of schools have only a part-time nurse or no nurse. Nursing students may be valuable partners for health promotion and academic–community partnerships may be mutually beneficial to schools of nursing and local schools. Using a nursing student team to teach hand hygiene while school health staff were present provided an opportunity for hands-on training to help the staff master curriculum content and ensure competency. This article describes a collaborative partnership initiative that expanded access to health promotion education in schools to increase knowledge about reducing the spread of infectious disease, such as COVID-19, while providing valuable clinical experiences for nursing students.

scholarly journals Effects of Presentation- Assimilation- Discussion (PAD) Class Teaching Model on Learning Attitudes of Nursing Students --- Taking the “Nursing Psychology” Course as an Example

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Zhiping Liu ◽  
Menglin Yue
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Junior Colleges ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Teaching Mode ◽  
Learning Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Psychology Course ◽  
Experimental Group

 Purpose: to explore and discuss the effects of PAD Class Teaching Model on nursing students who are expected to enter undergraduate schools from junior colleges. Method: Randomly select 112 students from two classes (2016) who are expected to enter undergraduate schools from junior colleges in a medical school in Pingdingshan, and divide them into a control group and an experimental group using a method of cluster randomization. In the teaching process of “Nursing Psychology”, the control group and the experimental group respectively adopted the traditional teaching mode and the PAD class teaching mode. After the implementation of one semester, compare the nursing students’ learning attitudes change before and after the implementation. Results: The scores of the nursing students in the experimental group at the three latitudes of learning interests, learning habits, and professional cognition were significantly higher than those of the control group, and the differences have statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusions: PAD class teaching mode helps improve nursing students’ learning attitudes.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of latex wound model on wound dressing skill of the nursing students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Benyaporn Bannaasan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Evaluation Form ◽  
Wound Model ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Skill Evaluation ◽  
Experimental Group

Wound dressing is a skill which must be able to be performed by all nurses. If the practical ability of a nurse is weak, it will affect the quality of patient care. The objective of this research is to study the effectiveness of the latex wound model for wound dressing training on wound dressing skills of the nursing student. The latex wound model is a device used in practice which is made from rubber. The samples are the 60 second-year nursing students. Simple random sampling was applied in the selection of samples to be an experimental group and a control group for 30 persons per group. The latex wound model was provided to the experimental group for wound dressing skill training at the dormitory for a seven day period. A personal data questionnaire, wet dressing skill evaluation form, and dry dressing skill evaluation form were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test and Mann-Whitney U Test. The results indicated that: 1) the mean score of wet dressing skill and dry dressing skill after the intervention were significantly higher than before the intervention (p < .05); 2) the mean score of wet dressing skill and dry dressing skill of the experimental group were higher than that of the control group, who was given the explanation of research procedures and the use of latex wound model, at statistical significance (p < .05). The findings imply that the use of the latex wound model for wound dressing training could enhance the wound dressing practical skill of the nursing students.

scholarly journals Step-by-step teaching method: improving learning outcomes of undergraduate dental students in layering techniques for direct composite resin restorations

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-xue Yuan ◽  
Ke-yu Yang ◽  
Jing Ma ◽  
Zhen-zhen Wang ◽  
Qing-yu Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Resin ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Final Score ◽  
Composite Resin Restorations ◽  
Group Control Group ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Resin Restorations

Abstract Background Layering techniques for direct composite resin restorations might be complicated for inexperienced learners, as a number of materials and instruments are required at each step. The present study aimed to compare and assess the teaching effect of step-by-step and all-in-one teaching methods in layering techniques for direct composite resin restorations among undergraduate dental students. Methods A total of 68 junior dental students participated in this study, which was a prospective and single-blind trial. The students were randomly divided into a step-by-step group (experimental group, n = 34) and all-in-one group (control group, n = 34). The same teacher taught the two groups, ensuring a comparable teaching effect. The final score of each student was an average of scores by two experts who were blinded to the grouping. The scoring system was consisted by five parts. Each part was assigned scores of 3.0, 1.5, or 0. The total maximum score was 15 and minimum was 0. The total time taken by each group was also calculated. Results The values of the quality of tooth restorations evaluated by experts for step-by-step and all-in-one groups were 11.29 ± 2.13 from 15 and 9.00 ± 2.71 from 15 (t = 3.88, P < 0.001), respectively. In addition, the time spent by the experimental group was significantly lesser than that spent by the control group, which was 122.47 ± 2.82 and 137.18 ± 6.75 min, respectively (t = 11.72, p < 0.001). Conclusion With regard to the layering techniques for direct composite resin restorations, the outcomes were better in the step-by-step group than in the all-in-one group.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of individual and group interventions for people with type 2 diabetes

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Fernanda Manoel Imazu ◽  
Barbara Nascimento Faria ◽  
Guilherme Oliveira de Arruda ◽  
Catarina Aparecida Sales ◽  
Sonia Silva Marcon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: to compare the effectiveness of two educational interventions used by a healthcare provider in the monitoring of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), regarding knowledge of the disease, impact on quality of life and adoption of self-care actions. METHODS: comparative, longitudinal, prospective study performed with 150 subjects with type 2 diabetes, analyzed according to the type of participation in the program (individual and/or group). Participants of the individual intervention (II) received nursing consultations every six months and those of the group intervention (GI) took part in weekly meetings for three months. Data were collected through four questionnaires: Identification questionnaire, Problem Areas in Diabetes Questionnaire (PAID), Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire (SDSCA) and the Diabetes Knowledge Scale (DKN-A). Data were analyzed using the Friedman and Mann Whitney tests, considering a statistical significance of p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS: there was an increase in knowledge about the disease in the II (p<0.003) and GI (p<0.007), with reduction of the impact on the quality of life in the II (p<0.007) and improvement in self-care actions in the GI (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: in both intervention models improvements were observed in the indicators, over the six month monitoring period.

scholarly journals The impact of interventions to improve compliance in hand hygiene – a prospective study from Sangre Grande Hospital

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajeev Nagassar ◽  
Roma Bridgelal-Nagassar ◽  
Keston Daniel ◽  
Lima Harper
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Compliance Rate ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
World Health ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

Objectives To assess the compliance of hand hygiene (HH) practices of staff and determine the impact of multimodal interventions to improve hand hygiene practices. Methods A prospective study was conducted to determine the hand hygiene (HH) practices of staff according to the World Health Organization’s “5 moments of HH”. During random visits to the general wards, HH practices of staff were observed for 41 weeks during 2014-15. During the first 8 weeks, the basic compliance rate (BCR) was calculated. A BCR of 50% or more was considered compliant. Data were provided to the staff via email. Toolbox talks, posters, and other educational interventions were instituted in a multimodal manner. Wards were visited by infection control staff to reinforce HH practices. During the post-intervention phase, the HH practices were reassessed for 33 weeks to compare the impact of interventions. Results A total of 13,120 observations were made. Participants ranged from ages 18 to 65. The overall average BCR before intervention was 34.1%, for the first 8 weeks, while it increased to 62.3%, over the next 33 weeks, after the multimodal interventions (p =0.007). The wards which showed significant improvement include Paediatrics (p <0.0001), Male Surgical (p = 0.001), Female Surgical (p = 0.005), Male Medical (p < 0.0001), Haemodialysis Unit (p < 0.0001), ICU, (p = 0.038), and Accident and Emergency (p = 0.007). Obstetric, Female Medical, and Oncology wards did not show statistically significant improvement. Conclusion Hand Hygiene compliance rate of staff can be improved by multimodal interventions in a General Hospital setting.

scholarly journals The Application of Layered Progressive Teaching Method in Nursing Teaching of Health Management Centre

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Liu ◽  
Xiaoying Qu
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Effect ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Clinical Development ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Practical Operation ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: To explore the clinical effect of the layered progressive teaching method in the process of nursing teaching in the health management centre. Methods: 100 nursing students in the health management centre of our hospital were randomly divided into two groups from April 2018 to April 2019, in which students of the control group were treated with routine teaching, while those of the experimental group were treated with layered progressive teaching. Then, the teaching effect of the two groups was compared and analysed. Results: The assessment results of nursing students in the two groups were compared, in which the theoretical knowledge scores and practical operation scores of nursing students in the experimental group were (94.34 ± 2.33) and (90.45 ± 2.20) respectively. By contrast, the score of students in the control group was lower and the difference between the two groups was not significant (P<0.50). The teaching effect of students in the experimental group is more significant. Conclusion: During the process of nursing teaching in the Health Management Centre, the progressive teaching method showed a significant clinical effect and could effectively enhance students’ scores. Therefore, it is positively significant for clinical development.

scholarly journals Pattern of WhatsApp and Facebook usage and its impact on sleep quality among nursing students in Pondicherry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthikraja Chandramoorthy ◽  
Prahankumar Rajendran ◽  
Ariarathinam Newtonraj ◽  
Rajalakshmi Rajamanickam ◽  
Anil J. Purty
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Facebook Usage

Background: Usage of social networking sites like WhatsApp and Facebook in smartphones has become a basic necessity in today’s life, especially among college students. However, the excess usage of mobile phone affects sleep quality and attention span. Nursing students are prone to sleep disturbance due to their academics and work pattern. The aim of the study was to assess the pattern of WhatsApp and Facebook usage among nursing students and its impact on their sleep quality.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 168 nursing students of a nursing college in Puducherry. Participants were explained about the purpose of study and written informed consent was obtained. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Sleep quality was assessed using PSQI scale. Institutional ethics committee approval was obtained for the study. The data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using STATA 14.Results: Among the study participants, most of them prefer WhatsApp over Facebook. Almost 40% of the students had poor quality of sleep. There was statistically significant association between usage of WhatsApp while feeling sleepy, while having food and poor quality of sleep. However, the adjusted prevalence ratio of poor sleep quality did not show statistical significance.  Conclusions: The current study showed statistical significance between certain pattern of WhatsApp usage leading to poor sleep quality among nursing students. Thus, corrective measures have to be implemented to moderate the mobile phone usage and improve the sleep quality of nursing students.

scholarly journals Use of “Weekly goal oriented teaching method” for dental nursing students during the outpatient clinical internship

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Wen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Student Evaluation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Evaluation Scores ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Clinical Internship ◽  
Internship Training

Background and objective: Given the current rapid development of the profession, great emphasis in dental nursing education is focused on clinical internship training. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the “Weekly Goal Oriented Teaching Method” for dental nursing students during their outpatient clinical internship.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was carried out among students enrolled in the dental nursing major during the 2012 school year. They were randomly divided into two separate study groups according to their scheduled outpatient clinic internship schedule. The students scheduled for their outpatient clinic internship during the first four months (Months 1-4) were placed in the control group. The instructors in the control group utilized conventional teaching methods. Students scheduled during the following four months (Months 5-8) were placed in the experimental group using the “Weekly Goal Oriented Teaching Method”. Comparison of both groups included the student’s examination scores, student evaluation about the clinical internship training, and the nursing instructor’s evaluation of the student’s learning experience.Results: Compared to the control group, the students in the experimental group had examination scores that were statistically significant higher in the Department of Oral and Reconstructive Surgery, Orthodontics, and the Four-Hand Operation Department (p < .05). The student evaluation of the clinical internship in the experimental group significantly surpassed the student evaluation in the control group in the areas of internship planning, teaching methods, and student-teacher communication (p < .05). The clinical nursing instructor’s teacher evaluation scores given to the students in the experimental group surpassed the evaluation scores for students in the control group in the fields of technical learning skills, and communication skills (p < .05).Conclusions: The use of the “Weekly Goal Oriented Teaching Method” can improve and promote acquiring the essential professional skills and knowledge, enhance internship planning, improve teaching methods, and strengthen teacher–student communication.  In addition, the “Weekly Goal Oriented Teaching Method” can emphasize principles of nursing theory and compassionate care.

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