scholarly journals Gambaran Kecemasan Praoperasi pada Pasien yang akan Menjalani Operasi Elektif di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-392
Author(s):  
Ayudita Silvia Hasibuan ◽  
Muhammad Zulfadli Syahrul ◽  
Gusti Revilla
Keyword(s):  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Preoperative Anxiety ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perioperative Phase ◽  
Information Scale ◽  
Quality Of Patient Care

Background: Most patients who will undergo surgery, experience preoperative anxiety. This can affect the patient's condition in various perioperative phases. Even so, preoperative anxiety has not been systematically managed also the information about preoperative anxiety. Objective: This study aims to determine the description of anxiety in patients who will undergo elective surgery at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil padang. Methode: The design of this research is descriptive with cross sectional study. The number of samples in this study were 54 patients who would undergo elective surgery, and were taken using consecutive sampling techniques. Data were collected using The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) questionnaire. Results: We found 44,4% of patients experienced preoperative anxiety according to the results of the APAIS. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study concluded that the majority of patients did not experience preoperative anxiety, both based on the results obtained from the APAIS questionnaire. However, it is hoped that a systematic evaluation and good management of this preoperative anxiety, as part of improving the quality of patient care, especially in the perioperative phase.

scholarly journals Preoperative Fasting among Adult Patients for Elective Surgery in a Kenyan Referral Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Njoroge ◽  
Lucy Kivuti-Bitok ◽  
Samuel Kimani
Keyword(s):  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Mirror Reflection ◽  
Preoperative Fasting ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
National Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ethical Approval

Background. Preoperative fasting (POF) is physiologically and precautionary important during anesthesia and surgery. POF from midnight has been practiced despite the recommended shorter practice. Objective. Assessing preoperative fasting among adult patients scheduled for elective surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 65 surgical patients. A questionnaire of mixed questions on demographics, reasons, source of instructions, opinion on instructions, time, premedication practices, outcome, and complains on NPO was used. Analysis was quantitatively done with SPSS v. 22. Ethical approval was obtained from KNH-UoN ERC. Results. Of the respondents 93.8% lacked knowledge on the correct reasons for POF and felt that the instructions were unclear and less important <50%. POF instructions were administered by nurses 80%, anesthetists 15%, and surgeons 5%. Most of respondents (73.8%) fasted > 15 hours. The POF outcomes were rated moderately challenging as follows: prolonged wait for surgery 44.6%, thirst 43.1%, hunger 36.9%, and anxiety 29.2%. Conclusion. Nurses are critical in providing POF instructions and care, and patient knowledge level is a mirror reflection of the quality of interventions. This underscores the need to build capacity for nurses and strengthen the health system to offer individualized preoperative interventions as well as monitoring and clinical auditing of fasting practices.

Violence against Nursing Students in the Workplace: An Iranian Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samira Samadzadeh ◽  
Masoumeh Aghamohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Patient Care ◽  
Questionnaire Form

AbstractBackgroundWorkplace violence has a great impact on the quality of patient care and satisfaction. This study aimed to determine the extent of violence experienced by nursing students, and its predisposing factors.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study which was conducted on 150 nursing students in teaching hospitals of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. A questionnaire form was used for data collection.ResultsParticipants stated they were abused physically (12.7%), verbally (73.3%), racial (40.7%), and sexually (5.3%). The lack of awareness of the population about the tasks of the nursing students (40.0%) was the most important risk factor for violence against them.ConclusionThe violence against nursing students is a common problem in the workplace. It is mainly caused by the lack of awareness of people from the duties of the nursing students. Therefore, it is necessary to educate the population about the responsibilities of nurses and nursing students.

The impact of the use of a footrest on the quality of chest compressions. A prospective, randomized, cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanta Majer ◽  
Sandra Pyda ◽  
Jerzy Robert Ladny ◽  
Antonio Rodriguez-Nunez ◽  
Lukasz Szarpak
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chest Compressions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

SERVICE QUALITY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PHYSIOTHERAPY INSTITUTES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN LAHORE

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roohi Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Quality Dimensions ◽  
Service Quality Dimensions

Background: Ever since quality of services is gaining importance in every industry as it is the indicator of consumer/customer satisfaction, it is of utmost importance to measure service quality of educational institutes to determine the satisfaction of students. Thus, the study aimed to determine the important factors in service quality dimensions which contribute to the satisfaction of students. Methods: This was a Comparative Cross Sectional study in which final year department of physical therapy (DPT) students were included from three private and three public physiotherapy institutes. Results: The largest mean Positive Gap scores for Public Physiotherapy Institutes was 0.18 for accessibility and affordability 0.18. The largest negative mean gap score for Private Physiotherapy domain was “Accessibility and Affordability” found to be -1.96. Conclusion: Students were satisfied with service quality of private institutes in all domains except for the “Accessibility and Affordability” whereas, in Public Institutes largest negative quality gaps were found in “Empathy” and “Assurance”.

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