The level of knowledge, awareness, and attitude of stroke among people visiting King Fahad University Hospital

2021 ◽  
pp. 324-329
Author(s):  
Abdullah Kabbani ◽  
Abdulwahab Albuali ◽  
Musaad Aljughaiman ◽  
Abdullah Alfrayyan ◽  
Abdulrahman Althomali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

scholarly journals Nurses' Performance for Patient Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mansour ◽  
Dalia Abellatif ◽  
Sahar Yassien
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Effective Treatment Option ◽  
Evaluation Practice ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Surgical Units ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Weight Loss Outcomes ◽  
Educational Training Program

Context: Bariatric surgery currently considered the most effective treatment option for morbid obesity; it results in a more significant improvement in weight loss outcomes and obesity-related co-morbidities when compared with nonsurgical interventions. The performance of bariatric nurse is very relevant for the quality and outcome of surgery. Aim: The study aimed to assess nurses' performance for a patient undergoing bariatric surgery. Methods: A descriptive exploratory design was followed to achieve the aim of this study. The study conducted at surgical units at Ain Shams University hospital Cairo-Egypt. A purposive sample of 30 nurses recruited in this study worked in bariatric surgery units at Ain Shams University hospital. Tools of data collection were structured self-administered knowledge assessment questionnaire, and evaluation practice checklist used to collect data of this study. Results: The results of this study showed that 73.3% of studied nurses had inadequate knowledge and 70.0% of them had poor practice regarding management of the patient undergoing bariatric surgery. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant correlation between total knowledge and total practice of the studied nurses. Conclusion: The current study concluded that more than two third of the studied nurses had reduced level of knowledge and practice. The study emphasized the importance of implementing an educational training program to improve nurses' performance regarding caring for a patient undergoing bariatric surgery

scholarly journals SEPSIS POR PROCEDERES, NIVEL DE CONOCIMIENTO DE LOS PROFESIONALES DE LA ENFERMERÍA EN VILLA CLARA, CUBA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anabel Sarduy ◽  
Leticia Da Costa Leites ◽  
Adniel Díaz Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Probabilistic Method ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Endotracheal Aspiration ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Las infecciones originadas durante el proceso asistencial hospitalario, son un importante problema de salud de notable actualidad por la morbilidad y mortalidad que producen. Determinar el nivel de conocimientos de los profesionales de enfermería que laboran en las unidades de atención al paciente grave en la prevención de la sepsis por procederes. El tipo de investigación fue Investigación descriptiva, transversal, con sede en el Hospital Universitario Arnaldo Milián Castro de Villa Clara en el período de junio 2013-2014. El universo del estudio lo constituyeron 130 enfermeros y la muestra seleccionada por el método probabilístico aleatorio por conglomerados quedó conformada por 44. Se utilizó el cuestionario como instrumento. En el estudio participaron licenciados en enfermería y enfermeros técnicos, los profesionales con experiencia laboral entre 1 y 5 años fueron más cuantiosos, todos los conglomerados presentaron representantes en el estudio siendo los de más número las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos de Adultos 1 y 2; las preguntas que menos respuestas correctas recibieron y mayor frecuencia de error mostraron fueron la 1, 10, 2, 16, 18, 19, 13, 5, 15 y 20, resultando deficiencias los contenidos que en ellas se tratan: proceso de limpieza, descontaminación, desinfección y esterilización, sustancias que se utilizan con este fin, abordaje venoso y aspiración endotraqueal principalmente; las preguntas que lograron mayor promedio de calificación fueron la 4 y la 7 con 5 puntos cada una. El nivel de conocimiento fue considerado como bueno en el 22.70% de la muestra estudiada.ABSTRACTThe infections originated during the hospital care process, are an important health problem of notable relevance due to the morbidity and mortality they produce. Todetermine the level of knowledge of the nursing professionals who work in the units of attention to the serious patient in the prevention of the sepsis by means of procedures. The type of research was Descriptive, cross-sectional research, based at the Arnaldo Milián Castro University Hospital of Villa Clara in the period of June 2013-2014. The universe of the study consisted of 130 nurses and the sample selected by the random probability probabilistic method by clusters was conformed by 44. The questionnaire was used as instrument. The study involved graduates in nursing and technical nurses, professionals with work experience between 1 and 5 years were more numerous, all conglomerates presented representatives in the study being the most number of Adult Intensive Care Units 1 and 2; The questions that received the least correct answers and the highest frequency of error showed were 1, 10, 2, 16, 18, 19, 13, 5, 15 and 20, resulting in deficiencies in the contents that they deal with: cleaning process, decontamination , Disinfection and sterilization, substances used for this purpose, venous approach and endotracheal aspiration mainly; The questions that achieved the highest grade point average were 4 and 7 with 5 points each. The level of knowledge was considered good in 22.70% of the sample studied

scholarly journals Epidemiological profile of funguria in Mohammed VI University Hospital in Oujda, Morocco

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adil Maleb ◽  
Aziza Hami ◽  
Somiya Lambrabet ◽  
Safaa Rifai ◽  
Nawal Rahmani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Current Level ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Broad Spectrum Antibiotic ◽  
Medical Microbiology ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Identification Techniques ◽  
Microbial Isolates

Background and Purpose:The presence of yeasts in the urine is not synonymous with urinary tract infectionsinceit can result insimple colonization or contamination. Regarding this, it is required to further clarify the epidemiological profile of funguria. Accordingly, the present study was conducted to establish the epidemiology of funguriainthe Mohammed VI Teaching Hospital of Oujda, Morocco. Materials and Methods:This retrospective studywas conducted onall urine samples sent for cytobacteriological examination to amicrobiology laboratoryover a period of 28 months(i.e., from March 2016 to June 2018). After the removal of duplicates, the urinesampleswere treated according to the recommendations of the medical microbiology standards. Results:A total of15,165 urine sampleswerecollected. Urinary colonization accounted for 4.94% (n=749) of cases. The infections of the urinary tract accounted for 5.35% (n=811) of cases. Microbial isolates (n=1,669) in colonization and urinary tract infections were dominated by bacteria (93.47%, n=1,560). Furthermore, the yeasts accounted for 6.53% (n=109) of the isolates. Candidaalbicanswas isolated from56.88% (n=62) of funguriacases. Theriskfactors forfunguriain our series wereessentially old age, admission tointensive care unit, and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. Conclusion:The current level of knowledge about the clinical situations leading to funguria with the improvement and popularization of efficient identification techniques for yeasts other than C. albicans should redress the epidemiology of funguria.This should allow the knowledgeable societies to establish the rules of interpreting the cytobacteriological examination of the urine in case of funguria, as for bacteriuria.

scholarly journals Awareness and Level of Knowledge About Surgical Site Infections and Risks of Wound Infection Among Medical Physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahbi Albishi ◽  
Marwan Ahmad Albeshri ◽  
Hatan Hisham Mortada ◽  
Khaled Alzahrani ◽  
Rakan Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Infection ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of

BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the leading causes of death, and its prevention is a key element of applying the concept of patient safety and quality care. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge about SSIs and risks of wound infection among medical physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital. METHODS All surgical and medical consultants, specialists, residents, and medical interns were invited to participate in the study. A 20-Item multiple-choice questionnaire was developed by reviewing the previous literature and with the help of a group of certified surgeons to assess the level of knowledge in all participants. RESULTS A total of 119 doctors were included in this study. Among all respondents, 92 (77.3%) were intern doctors, 16 (13.4%) were resident doctors, and 11 (9.2%) were specialist doctors. Moreover, 66 (55.5%) doctors knew the definition of SSI. Only one-quarter, that is, 30 (25.2%) doctors knew about the incidence of SSI. In addition, 8 doctors (6.7%) had good knowledge, 75 (63.0%) had fair knowledge, and 36 (30.2%) had poor knowledge regarding SSI according to this study. CONCLUSIONS Level of knowledge about SSIs and risks of wound infections among medical physicians should be improved to ensure better wound care and quality care for the patients.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Knowledge About Anaphylaxis in Dentistry and Medical Faculty Students; Need for More Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
Ayşe BAÇÇIOĞLU ◽  
Ayse Füsun KALPAKLIOĞLU ◽  
Dilek ÇIMŞIR
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Beta Lactam ◽  
Bee Sting ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Almost All

Objective: Anaphylaxis is a serious reaction that needs rapid intervention. However, some healthcare professionals may have inadequate knowledge about anaphylaxis to manage this situation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge about anaphylaxis in dentistry students (DS) in comparison with medical school ones (MS). Materials and Methods: Students were recruited from the Dentistry (n=81) and Medical (n=144) Faculties of the University Hospital. The level of knowledge about anaphylaxis was evaluated by using a questionnaire with 26 items that was used previously. Results: The overall response rate was 89.9%. One tenth of the study group had ever encountered a case with anaphylaxis, but 2.8% of them stated that they had involved in the treatment by themselves. Almost all of the participants stated that allergy might be a life-threatening reaction. Additionally, 43.3% reported that they had epinephrine in their department. DS knew less than MS about the primary use of epinephrine after assessing the airway, breathing and circulation in the treatment of anaphylaxis, and even in suspicious cases (59.3% vs. 98.6%, and 42% vs. 94.4%, all p<0.001). DS had significantly less knowledge about anaphylaxis treatment and epinephrine application than medical ones (all p <0.001). Furthermore, the information of that “the minimum duration for re-administration of epinephrine as 10 minutes” was known by the half of MS, and one fourth of DS (p<0.001). The appropriate follow-up duration of patients with anaphylaxis was unknown in half of DS, and one fifth of MS (p<0.001). Even though MS had a higher rate of knowledge about the responsible and closest department dealing with anaphylaxis than dental students (p=0.02), DS were more aware of referring the patient with anaphylaxis to an allergy clinic (77.8% vs. 62.9%, p<0.001). Almost all MS had heard about the epinephrine auto-injector, in contrast to one third of the DS (p<0.001). Most of the participants, but mainly the MS knew that anaphylaxis could be diagnosed clinically. The case questions about diagnosis of anaphylaxis related to local anesthetic and beta-lactam antibiotic use were answered correctly in a higher rate in MS than DS (p=0.01 and p<0.001), whereas the rate of correct diagnosis of anaphylaxis following a bee sting was similar between the groups. Conclusion: This study showed the gaps about the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis not only in MS, but also in dentistry ones. It is possible to encounter a case of anaphylaxis for every student during clinical practice in the future. Thus, education about anaphylaxis should be included in the national dentistry core education programme and be improved in the medical school as well. Keywords: Anaphylaxis, epinephrine, student, medical, denta

scholarly journals Improvement of Young and Elderly Patient's Knowledge of Heart Failure after an Educational Session

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. CMC.S2357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérôme Roncalli ◽  
Laurence Perez ◽  
Atul Pathak ◽  
Laure Spinazze ◽  
Sandrine Mazon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Educational Session ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Final Score ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background Interest in the role of patient education sessions for optimizing the management of heart failure (HF) is increasing. We determined whether improvements in young and elderly patients' knowledge of HF and self-care behavior could be analyzed by administering a knowledge test before and after an educational session. Methods Stable heart failure patients (n = 115) were enrolled in a prospective cohort study from our Heart Failure educational centre in a university hospital. Patient knowledge of six major HF-related topics was assessed via a questionnaire distributed once before an educational session and twice afterward. Each answer was assigned a numerical value and the final score for each topic could range from 0 to 20. Scores ≥ 15/20 were considered representative of a good level of knowledge. Results The level of knowledge was low (9.7/20) before the educational session but was significantly higher (16.3/20) during the 1st quarter after the session, and this benefit was maintained for up to 12 months (16.6/20). Knowledge levels increased in both younger and elderly patients, and the number of patients who had a good level of knowledge also increased after the educational session. Conclusion This study confirms that an HF knowledge test is feasible and that educational sessions improve the knowledge and self-management of both younger and elderly patients.

Self-Reported Knowledge and Approaches Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Physicians Dealing with Allergic Diseases

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (04) ◽  
pp. 671-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Argüder ◽  
İnsu Yılmaz ◽  
Can Ateş ◽  
Zeynep Mısırlıgil ◽  
Sevim Bavbek
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Private Hospital ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
National Society ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Based Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Considering the popularity of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in allergic patients, physicians involved in allergic patients' care need to be aware of CAM. To assess self-reported knowledge, attitude and approach to CAM of physicians who deal with allergic patients, a total of 500 structured questionnaires were distributed to physicians who participated in "Turkish National Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress-2009". For the questionnaires handed out, 242 (48.4%) physicians (median age 36.0 years, range 25–64 years) responded; 22.4% were fellows in training and 48.5% were residents. The main specialties were pediatrics (49.3%), and pulmonology (36.8%); half were either specialists or training in allergy and one-quarter (25.6%) referred patients to CAM. Asthma (42.1%) and chronic urticaria (28.9%) were the most common CAM referral diseases. Referred therapies were herbal (10.3%) and diet-based medicine (7.4%). The differences between physicians in terms of age, gender, experience in medicine, and specialty/allergy subspecialty were not statistically significant (p = 0.01). Affiliation to a university hospital was significantly associated with no CAM referral vs. affiliation in a state/private hospital or private practice. Academic degree and reported level of knowledge negatively/positively affected attitudes toward CAM, respectively. More than half of the respondents (68.8%) reported lack of or insufficient information about CAM, while 58.7% of physicians desired CAM education. This first report on physicians involved in allergic patients' care shows that they are reluctant to refer for CAM therapies. A minority believes that they have enough knowledge, and most are interested in continuing medical education on CAM. Considering physicians' interest and tendency to communicate significantly with their patients about CAM when they feel that they have sufficient knowledge and popularity of CAM among patients, training possibilities should be created to improve physicians' education in this field.

scholarly journals Effect of designing a nursing educational protocol on frequency of epileptic attacks

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Hend E. Mohammed ◽  
Amal H. Mohammed ◽  
Sabah S. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Control Frequency ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Control ◽  
Seizure Attacks

Background and objective: Educating the epileptic patient represents a critical part of quality care and is considered a therapeutic outcome for those patients. This study aimed to determine epileptic patients' knowledge regarding the disease and frequency of seizure attacks prior to the implementation of the educational protocol and to evaluate the effect of an educational protocol on epileptic patient's knowledge and frequency of seizure attacks.Methods: Design: A quasi-experimental (pre-posttest) design was submit to meet the aim of the study. Patients: Sixty convenient male and female adult seizure patients were their age ranged between 18-64 years. Setting: This study was carried out in Neurological department and neurology out-patient clinic at Minia University Hospital.  Tools of data collection: Four tools were utilized; Pre/posttest questionnaire sheet, Perceived Stress Scale, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and patient teaching booklet.Results: About 86.7% of the study sample has an unsatisfactory level of knowledge about seizures and 13.3% have satisfactory knowledge about seizures before the implementation of the protocol. While in posttest II it was noticed that 90.0% have satisfactory knowledge about seizures. There was a high positive significant correlation between perceived stress scale and frequency of attacks among the study subjects.Conclusions: An improvement in seizure patients’ knowledge after the implementation of the educational protocol. An improvement in patient’s knowledge positively reflected on minimization and control frequency of seizure attacks. Recommendation: An educational and training protocol should be planned in a continuous manner and offered on regular basis to seizure patients.

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