scholarly journals Identifying Healthcare Professionals' Fear of COVID-19 and Their Attitudes towards Being Vaccinated

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eda Ergin ◽  
Semih AKKOYUN
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Gender Status ◽  
Scale Total Score ◽  
Education Status ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Training

Objective: This study was conducted to determine healthcare professionals’ fear of COVID-19 in and their attitudes towards being vaccinated against COVID-19. Method: The sample of this descriptive study was composed of 302 healthcare professionals working in a university research and training hospital. The data were collected with the help of an online survey method created with the help of Google Forms using the “Form for Determining Healthcare Professionals’ Attitudes towards Being Vaccinated” and “The Fear of COVID-19 Scale” between December 28, 2020 and January 13, 2021. Results: The mean total Fear of COVID-19 Scale score of the healthcare professionals participating in the study was found to be 17.20 ± 6.015. A significant relationship was found between the Fear of COVID-19 Scale total score and participating healthcare professionals’ gender, status of education, status of flu vaccination and status of being diagnosed with COVID-19 (p <0.005). Conclusion: According to research results, it was found that healthcare professionals experienced moderate fear, almost half of them were undecided about the COVID-19 vaccine, their thoughts about vaccination were positive and they were mostly concerned about the side effects of the vaccine.

scholarly journals The provision of nutritional advice and care for cancer patients: a UK national survey of healthcare professionals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane L. Murphy ◽  
Fehmidah Munir ◽  
Fiona Davey ◽  
Laura Miller ◽  
Ramsey Cutress ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Nutritional Guidelines ◽  
Nutritional Advice ◽  
Information Awareness ◽  
And Training

Abstract Purpose People living with and beyond cancer often experience nutrition-related issues and should receive appropriate advice on nutrition that is consistent and evidence based. The aim of this study was to investigate current practice for the provision of nutritional care by healthcare professionals (HCPs) from a UK national survey produced by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Cancer and Nutrition Collaboration. Methods An online survey sent to professional groups and networks included questions on discussing nutrition, providing information, awareness of guidelines, confidence in providing nutritional advice, training and strategies for improving nutritional management. Results There were 610 HCPs who responded including nurses (31%), dietitians (25%), doctors (31%) and speech and language therapists (9%). The majority of HCPs discusses nutrition (94%) and provides information on nutrition (77%). However, only 39% of HCPs reported being aware of nutritional guidelines, and just 20% were completely confident in providing nutritional advice. Awareness of guidelines varied between the different professional groups with most but not all dietitians reporting the greatest awareness of guidelines and GPs the least (p = 0.001). Those HCPs with a greater awareness of guidelines had received training (p = 0.001) and were more likely to report complete confidence in providing nutritional advice (p = 0.001). Conclusion Whilst HCPs discuss nutrition with cancer patients and may provide information, many lack an awareness of guidelines and confidence in providing nutritional advice. To ensure consistency of practice and improvements in patient care, there is scope for enhancing the provision of appropriate nutrition education and training.

scholarly journals Use of Application Variations on Online Teaching in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sitti Patima H ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Main Application ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Problems And Solutions

This study aims to find out the problems and solutions experienced by teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic where teachers have to do online learning. This research is a descriptive study using an online survey method. The data was collected using an online questionnaire to 25 respondents to the teachers of SMAN 2 Tanjung Jabung Timur. It was found that 100% of the respondents of SMAN 2 Tanjung Jabung Timur had conducted online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on the research results, it was found that 100% of the teachers were learning the online model (online). Also, in the implementation of online learning teachers use various applications including WhatsApp Web, Google Classroom, Zoom Meeting and Webinar, Youtube. The main application choice for teachers is WhatsApps, which is 100% of teachers claiming to be the first choice.

Can education and training improve the adoption of a psychosocial group treatment by dementia services?

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 496-500
Author(s):  
Gary Cheung ◽  
Kathy Peri
Keyword(s):  
Group Treatment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Training Workshop ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The One ◽  
And Training

Objective: Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a psychosocial group treatment for people with dementia. The aims of this project were to (a) evaluate the effectiveness of a one-day training workshop; (b) measure the uptake of CST following the workshops; and (c) explore the barriers of implementing CST. Method: Ten workshops were conducted. Attendees completed a self-evaluation at the end of the training day and were later invited to complete an online survey enquiring about implementation. Results: Two hundred and fourteen workshop attendees completed the self-evaluation. The mean self-rated knowledge and skills for conducting and facilitating CST (1 = No skills, 5 = Very good skills) was 2.3 (SD = 1.2) and 4.3 (SD = 0.7) before and after the workshop, respectively ( p = 0.000). The mean self-rated confidence for applying learning to conducting and facilitating CST was 4.2 (SD = 0.7) (1 = Not confident, 5 = Very confident). There were 11 CST programmes started after the workshops and another 10 sites were in the process of starting CST programmes. The main barriers of implementation were lack of staff time/funding and problems of finding suitable participants with dementia. Conclusions: The one-day training workshop is an effective method to disseminate CST. Addressing the barriers identified could improve the adoption of CST in practice.

Consensus on evidence-based medicine curriculum contents for healthcare schools in Brazil

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjebm-2020-111397
Author(s):  
Gabriela Andrade Araujo ◽  
Luis Claudio Lemos Correia ◽  
Julia Rodrigues Siqueira ◽  
Leandro Calazans Nogueira ◽  
Ney Meziat-Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Medicine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Based Medicine ◽  
Total Workload

ObjectivesHealthcare professionals need to take into account their knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop a focused clinical question, perform an effective search of the literature, critically appraise the evidence, and apply to the clinical context and evaluate the effectiveness of the process. To date, there is a lack of consensus on evidence-based medicine (EBM) curriculum for undergraduate healthcare students in Brazil. The aim of this study was to develop a consensus on EBM curriculum contents for healthcare schools in Brazil considering expert opinion.DesignModified three-round Delphi methodology.SettingOnline survey.ParticipantsThe expert panel was composed of 40 healthcare professionals from different specialties. Most of the participants (n=24; 60%) were female with the age between 30 and 44 years. Participants were also experts in the field of epidemiology, biostatistics or public health. The mean experience of experts in teaching EBM was 9.5 years.Main outcome measuresAn online questionnaire consisting of 89 items related to EBM was sent to the experts. The experts ranked each item of EBM curriculum considering the importance of each item as omitted, mentioned, explained or practised. The last section of the questionnaire was composed of ‘additional content’ where the experts evaluated only if an item should be included or not, the form of offering the EBM contents and the total workload (in hours/semester). Open-ended questions were present in each section to give the opportunity to experts to insert suggestions. Items that reached values greater than or equal to 70% of agreement among experts was considered definitive for the curriculum. Items between 51% and 69% of agreement were included for the next round and those items with less than or equal to 50% of agreement were considered unnecessary and were excluded. In the third round, the EBM contents were classified according to the degree of consensus as follow: strong (≥70% of agreement), moderate (51%–69% of agreement) and weak (50% of agreement) based on the maximum consensus reached.ResultsOf the 89 initial contents, 32 (35.9%) reached a strong degree of consensus, 23 (25.8%) moderate degree of consensus, two (2.2%) weak degree of consensus and 35 items were not recommended (≤50% of agreement). The workload suggested by experts should be between 61 and 90 hour/semester and an EBM curriculum should be offered with epidemiology and biostatistics as prerequisites. Regarding the importance of each item, 29 (72.5%) should be explained and 25 (27.5%) should be practised with exercises.ConclusionsThe consensus on an EBM curriculum for Brazilian healthcare schools consists of 54 items. This EBM curriculum also presents the degree of consensus (strong, moderate and weak), the importance of each item (mentioned, explained and practised with exercises). A total workload of between 60 and 90 hours per semester was suggested and the EBM curriculum should be offered with epidemiology and biostatistics as prerequisites, but also EBM contents should be included within other disciplines throughout the entire undergraduate course.

Awareness, views, perceptions, and beliefs of Pharmacy Interns regarding digital health: a cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
SAUD Alsahali
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Training ◽  
Very High ◽  
Health Applications

BACKGROUND : Digital health technologies and applications are rapidly advancing and have gained attention in recent years. It is expected to have more roles and functions to transform the healthcare system in this era of digital consumers and services. However, limited research is available regarding delivering digital health education and training in pharmacy education and the pharmacy students’ perspectives on digital health. OBJECTIVE To assess pharmacy interns’ awareness of digital health applications in Saudi Arabia and their views regarding the coverage of digital health in the education of pharmacists. We will also assess the interns’ perceptions and beliefs about the concepts, benefits, and implementation of digital health in the practice settings METHODS A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted among pharmacy interns at Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. An invitation with the link to the online survey was sent to all interns registered at the College during the period of January to March 2021 RESULTS A total of 68 out of 77 interns registered in the internship year participated in the study, giving a response rate of 88.31%. The mean total score for pharmacy interns’ awareness of digital health applications in Saudi Arabia was 5.66 ± 1.74 (the maximum attainable score = 7). The awareness with different applications ranged from 97% for the Tawakkalna app to 64.7% for the Ministry of Health 937 call center. The mean total score for attitude and beliefs toward concepts and benefits of telehealth and telemedicine applications was 58.25 ± 10.44 (Maximum attainable score = 75). In this regard, 83.8% of the interns believed that telehealth could enhance the quality of care, 72% believed that it could enable pharmacists to accomplish tasks more quickly, and 70.6% believed that it could help effectively provide patient counseling, and 69.1% believed it could improve patients’ adherence to therapy. In this study, 40.6% believed that the current coverage of telehealth and telemedicine in the curriculum was average, while only 17.6% believed it was high/very high coverage. Moreover, only 38.2% attended additional educational activities related to digital health. Consequently, the majority (63.2%) were of the opinion that there is a high/very high need to educate and train pharmacists in the field of digital health CONCLUSIONS Overall, the interns showed good awareness of the common digital health applications in Saudi Arabia. In addition, majority of the interns had positive perceptions and beliefs towards the concepts, benefits, and implementation of digital health. However, the findings showed there is still further scope for improvement in some areas. Moreover, most interns indicated that there is a need for more education and training in the field of digital health and pharmacy informatics. Consequently, early exposure to content related to digital health and pharmacy informatics is an important step to help in the wide use and application of these technologies in the graduates’ future careers and practice CLINICALTRIAL Ethical approval was obtained from Health Research Ethics Committee at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia (reference number 20-06-12).

scholarly journals The State of Education and Training for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Indian Hospitals―A Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment

Antibiotics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Singh ◽  
Esmita Charani ◽  
Chand Wattal ◽  
Anita Arora ◽  
Abi Jenkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
And Training

Background: To understand the role of infrastructure, manpower, and education and training (E&T) in relation to Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in Indian healthcare organizations. Methods: Mixed method approach using quantitative survey and qualitative interviews was applied. Through key informants, healthcare professionals from 69 hospitals (public & private) were invited to participate in online survey and follow up qualitative interviews. Thematic analysis was applied to identify the key emerging themes from the interviews. The survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: 60 healthcare professionals from 51 hospitals responded to the survey. Eight doctors participated in semi-structured telephone interviews. 69% (27/39) of the respondents received E&T on AMS during undergraduate or postgraduate training. 88% (15/17) had not received any E&T at induction or during employment. In the qualitative interviews three key areas of concern were identified: (1) need for government level endorsement of AMS activities; (2) lack of AMS programs in hospitals; and, (3) lack of postgraduate E&T in AMS for staff. Conclusion: No structured provision of E&T for AMS currently exists in India. Stakeholder engagement is essential to the sustainable design and implementation of bespoke E&T for hospital AMS in India.

scholarly journals KEBERHASILAN PENANGKAPAN TIKUS (TRAP SUCCESS) DAN INDEKS PINJAL DI DESA KAYUKEBEK KABUPATEN PASURUAN TAHUN 2016

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Khoirul Amalul Mutaqin ◽  
Ngadino . ◽  
Imam Thohari
Keyword(s):  
Rattus Rattus ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Xenopsylla Cheopis ◽  
Rattus Tanezumi ◽  
Early Occurrence ◽  
And Training

Plague suspect and high flea index is potential transmission of pes. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct rodent and flea observation as an attempt of awareness early occurrence of Extraordinary Events. The purpose of this study was to determine the trap success of flea index. This is a descriptive study by using survey method with cross sectional approach. The study was conducted in Surorowo hamlet, Kayukebek village, Tutur sub district, Pasuruan in February to June 2016. The result showed 29 rats were trapped. The rats found were 17 Rattus tanezumi, 11 Rattus Rattus exulans and one niviventer.The fleas trapped were 17 Xenopsylla cheopis and 3 Stivalius cognatus. 5.67% trap success was carried out in homes, 3.67% in gardens and 0.25% in jungles. Public fleasindex was 0.68; Special flea index of Xenopsylla cheopis was 0.58. From the results above, most of the rats trapped was from Rattus tanezumi type, most trapped fleas was from Xenopsylla cheopis type. Trap success inside and outside homes was categorized as low. Common fleas Index and specific flea index of Xenopsylla cheopis was below standard. There is a need for the provision of number on the trap, increasing the number of traps and training rats catchers. The community is expected to perform trapping independently by providing mousetrap on their own, saving crops in a closed place and providing a closed trash can. Further research on various types of bait can be carried out to know the type of bait rats like.  Keywords : trap success and flea index

Happiness levels of the nurses working at a University Hospital

2018 ◽  
pp. 62-68
Author(s):  
Burcu Genc Kose ◽  
Tugba Balik ◽  
Sule Kurt ◽  
Havva Ozturk
Keyword(s):  
Working Hours ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Working Time ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Hospital Nurse ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Average Happiness ◽  
Happiness Level ◽  
And Training

This study was planned to determine the happiness level of nurses. The population of this descriptive study was done with 121 nurses who accepted to participate in the study out of 323 nurses who worked at a research and training hospital. The average happiness score of the nurses is 108.63 ± 19.48. However, the mean scores of happiness scale of nurses who had an average working time of 120–180 hours per month and who were satisfied with nursing and working in the institution were higher (p < 0.005) and these findings were statistically significant. In conclusion, nurses’ happiness level was found to be higher than the average level (moderate level). But, it was identified that nurses who did not exceed weekly working hours were happier and nursing not being satisfied with working in the institutional negatively affects the level of happiness.Keywords: Hospital, nurse, happiness.

scholarly journals Hydration: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of UK Dietitians

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline Douglas ◽  
Lauren Ball ◽  
Lynn McGuffin ◽  
Celia Laur ◽  
Jennifer Crowley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Nutrition Care ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate dietitians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding hydration and patient care. Methods. A cross-sectional online survey was administered to UK dietitians via the British Dietetic Association monthly newsletter and included 18 items on hydration knowledge (n=8), attitudes (n=4), and practices (n=6). KAP scores were calculated by adding the total number of correct knowledge responses and by ranking attitude and practice responses on a Likert scale. Results. 97 dietitians completed the online survey and displayed varying levels of KAP regarding hydration and patient care. The mean unweighted scores were knowledge 5.0 (±1.3) out of 8; attitude 13.9 (±1.3) out of 16; practice 14.9 (±2.6) out of 24. Dietitians appeared to be guided by clinical reasoning and priorities for nutrition care. Conclusions. There may be scope to further assess and potentially enhance the KAP of dietitians regarding hydration and patient care. Innovative approaches to hydration promotion are warranted and may include focusing on dietitians’ personal hydration status, increasing communication with other healthcare professionals, and partnering with patients to take a proactive role in hydration monitoring.

Evaluating the implementation potential of a transcultural tool for Tamil migrants with gestational diabetes mellitus living in Switzerland

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Private Practices ◽  
Populations At Risk ◽  
Management Procedures

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects many pregnancies and ethnicity appears to be a risk factor. Data indicate that approximately 18% of Tamil women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. Today, approximately 50,000 of Tamils live in Switzerland. To date, there is no official tool available in Switzerland that considers the eating and physical activity habits of this migrant Tamil population living in Switzerland, while offering a quick overview of gestational diabetes mellitus and standard dietetics management procedures. The NutriGeD project led by Bern University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland aimed at closing this gap. The aim of this present study was to evaluate the implementation potential of the tools developed in the project NutriGeD for dietetic counseling before their wide scale launch in Swiss hospitals, clinics and private practices. Method: An online survey was developed and distributed to 50 recruited healthcare professionals working in the German speaking region of Switzerland from October – December 2016 (31% response rate). The transcultural tools were sent to participants together with the link to the online survey. The evaluation outcome was analysed using binary logistic regression and cross tabulation analysis with IBM SPSS version 24.0, 2016. Results: 94% (N=47) respondents believed that the transcultural tools had good potential for implementation in hospitals and private practices in Switzerland. A binary logistic regression analysis revealed that the age of participants had a good correlation (42.1%) on recommending the implementation potential of the transcultural tool. The participants with age group 34- 54 years old where the highest group to recommend the implementation potential of the transcultural tool and this was found to be statistically significant (p=0.05). 74% (34 out of 50) of the respondents clearly acknowledged the need for transcultural competence knowledge in healthcare practices. 80% (N =40) of the respondents agreed that the information presented in the counseling display folder was important and helpful while 60% (N= 30) agreed to the contents being clinically applicable. 90% (N=45) participants recommended the availability of the evaluated transcultural tools in healthcare settings in Switzerland. Conclusion: The availability in healthcare practice of the evaluated transcultural tools was greatly encouraged by the Swiss healthcare practitioners participating in the survey. While they confirmed the need for these transcultural tools, feed-backs for minor adjustments were given to finalize the tools before their official launch in practice. The developed materials will be made available for clinical visits, in both hospitals and private practices in Switzerland. The Migmapp© transcultural tool can serve as a good approach in assisting healthcare professionals in all fields, especially professionals who practice in areas associated with diet - related diseases or disorders associated with populations at risk.

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