scholarly journals Chest image staging and prevalence of current smoking among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinan Eroğlu ◽  
Eren Şahin ◽  
Şule Yoluç ◽  
Yasemin Eroğlu ◽  
İmran Aydoğdu
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Infectious Agent ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Blood Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Radiological Staging ◽  
The Dead ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Radiological Stage

Objective: Novel Coronavirus disease is a new infectious agent of the respiratory tract characterized by a severe acute respiratory syndrome. For this disease, there are limited data with regard to the clinical characteristics of the patients and prognostic factors. Study Design: Retrospective Cohort Setting: Secondary Referral Center Methods: We collected data from 213 patients who were hospitalized into COVID-19 isolation with positive PCR test results. We recorded various patient values, including blood test results. We also noted age, gender, additional diseases, duration of discharge, whether they live or die, whether they smoke, and their radiological staging. Results: In CT imaging with a staging of maximum 4 points and minimum 0 points, the mean value resulted in 1.95. The average radiological stage of the dead patients group was reported as 2.56. There was a correlation between the radiological predictor and the outcome status (p-value: 0.002). The number of smokers was 14 (6.5%). Of the 26 patients who died, 3 were smokers and 23 were non-smokers. Conclusion: 14 of the patients in the study were smokers (6.5%). One in four people in Turkey is a smoker, while in COVID-19 isolation service only a 6.5% rate of smoking was observed. That supports the theory that smoking hasn’t negative impact on COVID-19 development. The average radiological stage was reported as 2.56 in the dead patients’s group. There was a correlation between the radiological predictor and the outcome status (p-value: 0.002). It seems that an elevated radiological stage is a predictor of death. Keywords: Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, smoking, computed tomography, predictor factors. Key points: to learn relations between smoking and covid-19, effect of Ct stages on the disease severity, effect of blood analysis on Covid-19, the parameters in deaths of Covid-19, ratio of smoking in Covid-19 inpatients

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Patient Safety Cultural Training with Mirror Method and Case Study on Nurse Understanding About Application of Patient Safety at Hospital Pekanbaru

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Awaliyah Ulfah Ayudytha Ezdha ◽  
Silvia Nora Anggreini ◽  
Dwi Elka Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cultural Training ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
The Mean

Quality development in hospitals has led to efforts to improve quality oriented towards patient safety. The purpose of this study was to compare what methods were most effective between lectures and case studies to improve nurses' understanding of the application of patient safety. The design of the research used is a mix method that is qualitative and quantitative. This research was carried out at Hospital in Pekanbaru with a sample of the study were all nurses who served at the hospital as many as 60 people. The results obtained from the study showed that the mean value of nurses 'understanding of patient safety habit after the lecture method training was 67.47 with a standard deviation of 8.320 while the mean value of nurses' understanding of the HABIT of patient safety after training in the case study method was 73.97 with a standard deviation of 6.835. The independent t test results obtained p value = 0.002. The results of this study are expected in addition to improving the understanding of nurses as well as the hospital can apply the most appropriate method so that the goals of the patient's safety goals are the quality of service can be achieved.

scholarly journals The Effect of Aromatherapy on Work Stress in Sialang Rindang Village Office

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 94-97
Author(s):  
Kursiah Warti Ningsih* ◽  
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Ambiyar ◽  
Muhammad Giatman ◽  
Emulyani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Social Situations ◽  
Average Work ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Change In The Mean

Stress is an internal condition, can be caused by a physical (body), or environmental demands, and social situations, which are potentially damaging and uncontrolled. In a previous study, it had been carried out at the Sialang Rindang Village Office about work stress on 12 workers. Initial data obtained 33.3% or 4 people who experienced work stress from 12 respondents and 66.6% or 8 respondents did not experience work stress. To find out about the effect of giving aromatherapy to workers on work stress at the Sialang Rindang village office in 2020. The method used is a quantitative research using a quasi-experimental design. The number of samples used was 30 people. Before being given aromatherapy it is known that the average work stress score at the first measurement was 82.47 with a standard deviation of 33.277. After being given aromatherapy, it is known that the average work stress is 67.97 with a standard deviation of 13.389. Judging from the significant effect between the work stress of the first measurement with the second measurement, seen from the change in the mean value between the first and second measurements of 14.5 with a standard deviation of 19.8 where the statistical test results obtained P-value of 0,000 (<0.05).

scholarly journals Estimation of Variations in the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in COVID-19 Recovered Patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 413-418
Author(s):  
Manoj Aravindan ◽  
Palati Sinduja ◽  
R. Priyadharshini ◽  
V. Meghashree
Keyword(s):  
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate ◽  
Sedimentation Rate ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Erythrocyte Sedimentation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Background: A cluster of patients with pneumonia and severe acute respiratory syndrome developed in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and infection with a novel coronavirus virus called COVID -19 was later verified. Although fever and cough were the most common early signs and symptoms of COVID -19, extrapulmonary symptoms have also been reported. Many studies demonstrate that called COVID -19 swiftly progresses to acute respiratory distress syndrome and even multiple organ dysfunction. Aim:The study aims to evaluate the erythrocyte sedimentation rate count in COVID -19 recovered individuals and compare it with healthy controls. Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional pilot study in 5 healthy COVID -19 uninfected and 5   COVID -19 recovered individuals was conducted, the blood samples were collected and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate was calculated for each set of controls and samples. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. An independent t-test was done to compare the results. Results: The mean value of the control participants was found to be 8.08 ± 4.38 and the mean value of COVID -19 recovered patients was 20.60 ± 1.81. The difference in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) values between control individuals and COVID -19 recovered patients was statistically significant with p value of less than 0.005. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study, we conclude that the COVID -19 recovered patients has higher ESR values compared to the healthy uninfected individuals.

scholarly journals DIFFERENCES OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME PREVENTIONS BEFORE AND AFTER THE FOOD CONSUMPTION WHICH CONTAINS ISOFLAVON IN ADOLESCENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Ni Wayan Putri Utami ◽  
Ida Sofiyanti ◽  
Galeh Septiar Pontang
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Tenth Grade

In adolescence, there will be some complaints, such as complaint of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It defined as a physical, psychological or emotional symptom that appeared 7-10 days before menstruation. One of the treatments to reduce premenstrual syndrome is to eat food that contains isoflavones (68mg / day) because it has anti-estrogenic effect which is able to balance progesterone and etherogen hormones, which can decrease the complaints of premenstrual syndrome. This study aimed to determine the premenstrual syndrome complaints before and after the consumption of isoflavone food in tenth grade adolescents in Senior High School 2 Ungaran. This study was using pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest study design using simple random sampling totaling 16 respondents. Measurement of complaint of premenstrual syndrome used Premenstrual Shorted Assassement Form 1-6. Data analysis was performed using bivariate analysis using Paired-T test. Results of this study shown that 16 respondents who had complaints of premenstrual syndrome before the consumption of isoflavones food that contained isoflavones 14 respondents had moderate complaints and 2 respondents had light complaints. After the consumption of isoflavone food it showed that 9 respondents had moderate complaint and 7 respondents had light complaint. Based on statistical test, it was found that the mean value decreased from 26.18 to 21.12, the median from 15.00 to 21.50, SD ± 5.706 to ± 3.51 with p value of 0.011, which means p value <0.05. Conclusion of this study that there are differences in the complaint of premenstrual syndrome before and after the consumption of isoflavone food in tenth grade adolescents in Senior High School 2 Ungaran. Keywords: Isoflavone, premenstrual syndrome 

scholarly journals The Relationship between Job Stress and Job Satisfaction among Saudi Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 292-305
Author(s):  
Omar Ghazi Baker ◽  
Bandar Dhafer Alshehri
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The productivity of nurses and patient healthcare is highly influenced by nurses’ stress-related factors and job satisfaction. Nursing is the least preferred career opportunities for Saudi residents as compared to other options. Nurses’ perceptions of intention to quit contributes to their shortage in Saudi health care institutions.Purpose: The study aimed to examine the relationship between work-related stress and job satisfaction among Saudi nurses working at a public hospital.Methods: The research used a cross-sectional design that collected data from samples of 297 nurses working at a specified public hospital and aged over than 20 years old. Convenient sampling was employed to recruit the samples. Data were collected using the Expanded Nursing Stress Scale (ENSS) and Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS). The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 was applied, and Pearson’s correlation test was to identify the relationship between variables.Results: The results indicated that the nurses at the hospital where the study took place experienced low levels of stress with a mean value of 2.1995. Besides, the nature of work indicated maximum job satisfaction with a mean value of 15.666, whereas minimum job satisfaction levels (11.569), were related to benefits provided to nurses. A positive correlation was found between the level of stress and satisfaction with a p-value of 0.041.Conclusion: The stress factors were highly correlated with job satisfaction. The identification of stress factors is important as it may create a negative impact on patients’ care and their well-being. It is suggested that changes in managerial affairs and policies are essential for implementing beneficial strategies that may assist in resolving the issue.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Teams Games Tournament (TGT) dengan Media Roda Putar terhadap Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi STKIP Pembangunan Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putri Athirah Azis ◽  
Nova Dwi Pertiwi
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract. This study aims to determine the effect of the use of the TGT cooperative learning model with rotary wheel media on the learning outcomes of STKIP Pembangunan Indonesia students. This type of research is a quasi-experimental which takes two classes, the experimental class and the control class. The subjects of this study were even semester 2018/2019 students. The study was conducted in each class as many as 8 hours of study. The technique of data collection in this study uses instruments in the form of test results in the form of multiple choices. Data analysis using descriptive statistics using percentages and inferential statistics with t-test. The results showed that (a) from the results of the descriptive analysis, the mean value of the learning outcomes of the experimental class biology students 77.20 while in the control class 65.05 (b) from the results of inferential analysis using the confidence level t0.05 found that. The critical area H0 is rejected if p value (Sig. (2-tailed)) = 0.027. Because the test statistic is p value (Sig. (2-tailed)) <0.05 then H0 is rejected so it can be concluded that there is an effect of learning outcomes between students taught using the TGT cooperative learning model with rotary wheel media and without using the TGT cooperative learning model with rotary wheel media. Keywords: cooperative learning model type TGT, media wheel rotate, learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Kombinasi Swedish Massage dan Aromaterapi Lemon untuk Menurunkan Nyeri Post Sectio Caesarea

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Dafrosia Darmi Manggasa
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Sectio Caesarea ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value

Introduction: Artificial delivery with the Sectio Caesarea (SC) procedure can cause pain in the patient. Pain that is left untreated can have a negative impact on both the mother and the baby. Pain management can also use massage or aromatherapy interventions that provide a relaxing effect. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of combined therapy Swedish massage and lemon aromatherapy in reducing post-SC pain. Methods: Quasi-experimental design with two groups pre-post test. This study was conducted at Poso Regional Hospital from October to December 2019. The sample was 32 post-SC patients who experienced pain who were taken using the purposive sampling technique. Swedish massage intervention was carried out 4 times. The pain was measured before intervention and after intervention using the Numeric Rating Scale. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: This study showed that the intervention group with combined therapy Swedish massage and lemon aromatherapy showed a significant reduction in pain scores with a mean after the intervention of 3.19 and in the control group with Swedish massage only the mean value was 3.88, statistical analysis obtained p-value 0.031. Conclusion: The combined therapy Swedish massage and lemon aromatherapy is effective in reducing the pain score of post-SC patients, so it is suggested to be one of the nursing interventions to reduce post-SC pain

scholarly journals Efektivitas Pemberian Kompres Hangat Pada Demam Anak Di Kecamatan Kalasan Kabupaten Sleman

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gantar Rina Dewi Pramushinta
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Medical Record Data ◽  
Control Center ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Record Data

Fever is a condition of body temperature above normal as a result of an increase in the temperature control center in the hypothalamus, this increase in temperature will have a negative impact on the child and can even lead to seizures and decreased consciousness. Medical record data of DIY Province Bhayangkara Hospital in 2019. Number of children suffering from fever with bronchopneumonia 442 children, typhoid 279 children and DHF 46 children. The purpose of this research is tocompare the effectiveness of giving warm compresses to decrease the body temperature of children who have fever in the 2015 Yogyakarta Bhayangkara General Hospital. The statistical test results show there is a difference in the decrease in body temperature between warm compresses with mean 0.5 ° C and tepid sponge with mean 0 , 8 ° C (p value ˂ α, 0.003 5 0.05). Suggestions for hospitals as a result of this research can be used as input for standard operating procedures in reducing the body temperature of children who have fever in a non-pharmacological manner.

Automated Latex Agglutination and ELISA Testing Yield Equivalent D-Dimer Results in Patients with Recent Myocardial Infarction

1999 ◽  
Vol 82 (11) ◽  
pp. 1412-1416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojciech Zareba ◽  
John Horan ◽  
Arthur Moss ◽  
Joel Kanouse ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Elisa Test ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Latex Agglutination ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Coronary Death ◽  
Elisa Testing ◽  
Strong Linear Correlation ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
D Dimer

SummaryOur previous prospective study of post-infarction patients described a strong and significant association of increased plasma D-dimer concentrations in those who experienced a subsequent coronary death or non-fatal myocardial infarction. In the present study, we compare results on stored plasma obtained two months after the index myocardial infarction from 1,038 patients of this trial, using a simple automated latex agglutination (LA) assay in parallel with the standard ELISA test. Results show a somewhat higher mean value for the LA assay (702 ± 1092 vs. 638 ± 986 ng/ml, p = 0.0002), a strong linear correlation of the two assays (r = 0.86) and 88% agreement for values below 500 ng/ml by the ELISA test. D-dimer concentrations determined by each assay were highly correlated in patients with subsequent coronary artery events (p = 0.93) and quartile values for both the LA and ELISA were equally predictive of such events (p = 0.003 and p = 0.001, respectively). This is the first demonstration that a latex agglutination assay for D-dimer can be used to assess the prognostic risk of recurrent coronary thrombotic disease after myocardial infarction

Agreement between Two Commonly Used Pulp Tests in Determining Pulp Vitality

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tazeen Zehra
Keyword(s):  
Cold Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Kappa Statistics ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Pulp Tissue ◽  
High Agreement ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Kappa Value ◽  
Tingling Sensation ◽  
Pulp Vitality

Background: The pulp tissue is confined within hard tissue boundaries and cannot be examined directly for health evaluation. Hence, its assessment is usually based on sensibility tests. Accurate diagnosis of the pulpal status requires evaluation with combination of sensibility tests. The objective of this study was to assess the mutual agreement between the electric pulp test and cold test in determining pulp vitality. Methods: Total 106 patients, aged 18 to 30 years, attending the dental OPD of Operative Dentistry/Endodontics department; Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Karachi were selected for the study. The cold and electric pulp tests were used to determine the presence or absence of tingling sensation. Teeth were marked as vital in presence and non-vital in absence of any tingling or painful response. Agreement between these two tests was calculated using SPSS-18. To calculate the mean and standard deviation, descriptive statistics were applied for quantitative variables. For qualitative variables, frequencies and percentages were calculated. Kappa statistics was applied for agreement between electric pulp and cold test. Results: The cold test showed that 70.8% of the teeth were vital and 29.2% were necrotic. The electrical pulp test showed that 74.5% were vital and 25.5% were necrotic. The outcome showed 83.0% agreement between the tests; with kappa value of 0.574 which provided sufficient agreement with p-value=0.000. Conclusion: There was a high agreement found between the cold test and electric pulp test. Assessment of pulp vitality would be more accurate when EPT and Endo frost are used in combination.

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