scholarly journals Continuing Formal Education for Nurses in Ghana: The Perception of Non-Professional Nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Edith Biamah Agyepong
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Provide Quality Care ◽  
Professional Nurses

Introduction:Continuing education is essential to the growth of the nursing profession due to the dynamic environment of the health industry. The study sought to explore the perceptions of non – professional nurses regarding continuing education. Methods:The qualitative descriptive design was employed and the purposive sampling technique used to recruit twenty - three non – professional nurses from Pantang Hospital in the Greater Accra Region. Thematic content analysis was used in analyzing the data. Results:The finding of the study showed that non – professional nurses have positive perceptions about continuing education. They believe that engaging in continuing education would improve their care giving skills in order to provide quality care to their clients. Conclusions: The study recommends that non-professional nurses with basic qualifications in the nursing profession should be encouraged to pursue continuing education.

Knowledge and Practice on Infection Prevention among Nurses of Bir Hospital, Kathmandu

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-335
Author(s):  
Goma Niraula Shrestha ◽  
Bandana Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
Provide Quality Care ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Infection prevention is a crucial component to provide quality care in any health care setting. Infections are leading cause of death and preventable illness. This study was conducted to find out the knowledge and practice among nurses regarding infectionprevention.Methods: A descriptive study design was adopted for the study. Total 170 nurses were included by usingcensus technique to assess knowledge on infection prevention.Probability systematic sampling technique was used by selecting every odd number from staffs’ list to observe the practice of 85 nurses..Semi-structured self-administered questionnaire and observation checklist was used for data collection.Results: The study showed that 57.1% of respondents had adequate knowledge and only 48.2% had good practice on infection preventionthrough hand hygiene, use of adequate personal protective equipment, decontamination, cleaning of instruments, sterilization, and use of antiseptics, disposal of sharps and waste disposal. Similarly 88.8% of the respondents had not received any training related to infection prevention.Conclusions: This study reveals that respondents had better knowledge than practice on infection prevention. The study suggestthat need for organizing regular training, monitoring, development and implementation of guideline to improve knowledge and practice of nurses for prevention of infection in the hospital.

scholarly journals DINAMIKA SEDULUR SIKEP KALIYOSO: GENEOLOGI GERAKAN DAN DISKURSUS PENDIDIKAN AGAMA

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manijo Manijo
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Education Discourse ◽  
Descriptive Method

<p>Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui awal mula Sedulur Sikep di  Dukuh Kaliyoso Desa Karangrowo dalam melaksanakan pendidikan formal,  serta mengungkap bagaimana sistem pendidikan agama yang dijalankan di lembaga pendidikan formal yang mereka tempati. Peneliti menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif  yang menekankan pada aspek kedalaman informasi yang diperoleh melalui wawancara, didukung pula oleh observasi dan dokumentasi di lapangan. Adapun sampel diambil dengan teknik <em>snowball  sampling</em>.  Hasil  penelitian  ini  menunjukkan adanya keturunan Sedulur Sikep Kaliyoso yang mengenyam pendidikan formal yang berawal dari dua anasir penting; pertama; adanya kebijakan yang berisi warga Sedulur Sikep Kaliyoso harus melaksanakan pendidikan formal, kedua; adanya kesadaran dari keturunan Sedulur Sikep sendiri tentang pentingnya pendidikan formal bagi keberlangsungan  hidup mereka.  Namun setelah kebijakan tersebut terealisasi, siswa keturunan Sedulur Sikep di SD 3 Kaliyoso mendapat kebijakan baru yaitu diikut sertakan dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI).</p><p><strong>kata kunci: kebijakan, Sedulur Sikep, pembelajaran PAI.</strong></p><p><em>THE  DYNAMICS OF  SEDULUR SIKEP KALIYOSO GENEALOGY MOVEMENT AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DISCOURSE. This study aims to analyze the beginning of ‘Sedulur Sikep’ existence in Kaliyoso, Karangrowo village. It is especially about formal  education  implementation,  and reveals  how the  religious education system in formal educational institutions. Researchers used a qualitative descriptive method that emphasizes the aspects of depth information  obtained through interviews, supported by observation and documentation in the field. The samples were taken by using a snowball sampling  technique. The results of this study showed that Sedulur  Sikep Kaliyoso joining formal  education  starts  from two essential elements; first; a policy that ‘Sedulur Sikep’ Kaliyoso should implement  formal education, second; Sedulur Sikep awareness with the importance of formal education for their survival. But after the policy is realized, students from ‘Sedulur Sikep’ in SD 3 Kaliyoso got a new policy. That is included in the teaching and learing process of Islamic Religious Education (PAI).</em></p><p><strong><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong>: <em>Policy, Sedulur Sikep, Learning PAI</em><br /></strong></p>

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice on Infection Prevention among Nurses of Bir Hospital, Kathmandu

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-335
Author(s):  
Goma Devi Niraula Shrestha ◽  
Bandana Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
Provide Quality Care ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Keywords Infection

Background: Infection prevention is a crucial component to provide quality care in any health care setting. Infections are leading cause of death and preventable illness. This study was conducted to find out the knowledge and practice among nurses regarding infectionprevention.Methods: A descriptive study design was adopted for the study. Total 170 nurses were included by usingcensus technique to assess knowledge on infection prevention.Probability systematic sampling technique was used by selecting every odd number from staffs’ list to observe the practice of 85 nurses..Semi-structured self-administered questionnaire and observation checklist was used for data collection. Results: The study showed that 57.1% of respondents had adequate knowledge and only 48.2% had good practice on infection preventionthrough hand hygiene, use of adequate personal protective equipment, decontamination, cleaning of instruments, sterilization, and use of antiseptics, disposal of sharps and waste disposal. Similarly 88.8% of the respondents had not received any training related to infection prevention.Conclusions: This study reveals that respondents had better knowledge than practice on infection prevention. The study suggestthat need for organizing regular training, monitoring, development and implementation of guideline to improve knowledge and practice of nurses for prevention of infection in the hospital. Keywords: Infection prevention; knowledge; practice; standard precautions.

Coaching Care Partners Who Support Loved Ones With MCI

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry Mills ◽  
Jennifer Brush
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Social Withdrawal ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
Provide Quality Care ◽  
Solution Focused

Speech-language pathologists can play a critical role in providing education and intervention to prevent social withdrawal, prevent premature disability, and maximize cognitive functioning in persons with MCI. The purpose of this article is to describe positive, solution-focused educational program that speech-language pathologists can implement with family care partners to improve relationships and provide quality care for someone living with MCI.

Knowledge and Communication of the National Core Standards Tool

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Winnie Thembisile Maphumulo ◽  
Busisiwe Bhengu
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Nurses

The National Department of Health in South Africa has introduced the National Core Standards (NCS) tool to improve the quality of healthcare delivery in all public healthcare institutions. Knowledge of the NCS tool is essential among healthcare providers. This study investigated the level of knowledge on NCS and how the NCS tool was communicated among professional nurses. This was a cross-sectional survey study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select hospitals that only offered tertiary services in KwaZulu-Natal. Six strata of departments were selected using simple stratified sampling. The population of professional nurses in the selected hospitals was 3 050. Systematic random sampling was used to recruit 543 participants. The collected data were analysed using SPSS version 25. The study showed that only 16 (3.7%) respondents had knowledge about NCS, using McDonald’s standard of learning outcome measured criteria regarding the NCS tool. The Pearson correlation coefficient between the communication and knowledge was r = 0.055. The results revealed that although the communication scores for the respondents were high their knowledge scores remained low. This study concluded that there is a lack of knowledge regarding the NCS tool and therefore healthcare institutions need to commit themselves to the training of professional nurses regarding the NCS tool. The findings suggest that healthcare institutions implement the allocation of incentives for nurses that attend the workshops for NCS.

HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN TERHADAP KOMPETENSI MAHASIWA PROFESI NERS DALAM PENERAPAN EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasniatisari Harun ◽  
Yusshy Kurnia Herliani ◽  
Anita Setyawati
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Professional Nursing ◽  
Professional Nurses ◽  
High Competence

Professional nurses could be prepared through professional nursing programs. Professional nursing program is part of the nursing education program. One of the competencies required to be professional nurses is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) to explore the best nursing interventions for patients to get optimal outcome. Nursing students have learned EBP during bachelor degree by analysis case using the EBP method. However, evaluation related  students' understanding of the method and its application of EBP to the clinical practice was none. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of knowledge with student competency in the implementation of evidence based practice (EBP) to managed patients in the medical surgical nursing stage. This research is quantitative research. The sample in this study was 120 nursing students who were at professional nursing program that were recruited using total sampling technique. The instrument used is the Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ) questionnaire. The results showed that more than half of the respondents had high knowledge (68%), and high competence (49%). This study shows a meaningful relationship between knowledge of student competence in applying EBP (r = .6070, p <0.01). The findings of this study are important for recommendations related to developing teaching materials in nursing education related to for providing the best service for patients.

Impact and Challenges of Centres for Education and Community Action in Cameroon’s North West Region

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-74
Author(s):  
Fonteh Athanasius Amungwa
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
North West ◽  
West Region ◽  
The Impact

This paper examines the impact of community education and challenges facing Centres for Education and Community Action as a rural development strategy in Cameroon. The study was conducted in the North-West Region of Cameroon, employing field observations, semi-structured interviews with key informants using a convenient sampling technique and through elaborate review of documents. These research instruments were blended into what is termed triangulation and the data collected was analysed descriptively. The main focus of qualitative analysis is to understand the ways in which people act and the accounts that people give for their actions. This paper posits that extreme dependence on the provision of Western formal education cannot solve the problems of a rapidly changing society like Cameroon, which is facing a long-term economic crisis and persistent unemployment issues of graduates. Consequently, education should be redefined in the context of the prevailing economic crisis to make it responsive to the aspirations of rural communities. Findings showed that community education had contributed towards rural development immensely but has suffered many challenges due to neglect of the field in the policy agenda. This paper recommends the integration of community education with formal education to facilitate group and community betterment in particular and rural transformation in general.

The utility of non-formal education in addressing the school dropout phenomenon : a case study of Asifundeni Secondary School in Makonde District Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-69
Author(s):  
Francis Muchenje ◽  
◽  
Pedzisai Goronga
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
School Level ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Secondary School Level

The study sought to explore students' views on the utility of non-formal education in addressing the school dropout phenomenon at secondary school level. Qualitative research approach was adopted and a case study design was utilised. The population consisted of all the students in the non-formal programme at the school from which a sample of 11 students (2 male and 9 female) was selected through purposive stratified sampling technique. Data were gathered through structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Non-formal education was seen to address the school dropout phenomenon by providing school drop outs with an opportunity to continue their education and hence becomes a form of empowerment. A number of challenges such as lack of adequate tuition in some subjects, lack of conducive learning environment as well as negative perception of non-formal education held by pupils in the formal stream and community members were identified. The study recommends that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should review the staffing situation in schools to ensure the availability of teachers in the various subjects in the non-formal stream. Schools should make an effort to provide appropriate learning facilities for students in the nonformal stream. Furthermore, schools should conscientise their communities on the importance of non-formal education.

Status Gizi, Perilaku Merokok di Dalam Rumah dengan Kejadian Pneumonia

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Siti Rafidah Yunus ◽  
Maria Ekawati ◽  
Pritha Maya Savitri
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Effective Relationships ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Field Observation Data ◽  
Real Picture

Introduction: The doctor-patient relationship is based on good quality of communication and interaction with thepatient, so that it not only can help speed up the healing process, but also make the patient feel comfortable sincethe first visit to the health service. When dealing with pediatric patients, the ability to build a relationship of mutualtrust is done with a more open, honest attitude and understanding what they are feeling. Aim of study: This studyaims to see a real picture of the relationships, interactions and interpersonal communication between doctors andpatients in health care. Method: This study uses a qualitative descriptive study where data is obtained throughinterview transcripts, field observation data notes and photo documentation. A total of 7 participants were obtainedthrough a purposive sampling technique on pediatricians who are accustomed to engaging in effective relationships,interactions and communication with pediatric patients, families and introductors. Data were then analyzed usingthe Miles and Huberman method. Results and Discussions: The results of this study indicate 66.67% of parents orfamily members have smoking habits around children and 66.67% smoke when gathering with family. Most parentsor family members have the habit of opening windows as much as 75.76% of people. The results of bivariateanalysis showed that there was no relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of unde r-fivepneumonia (p = 0.732) and there was a relationship between smoking behavior and under-five pneumonia events (p= 0.021). Besides, smoking behavior at home can increase the incidence of pneumonia in toddlers. Conclusions:Therefore it is necessary to increase family awareness so as not to smoke near children.

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