scholarly journals Verbal Abuse among Nurses in Tertiary Care Hospitals

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (218) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalpana Silwal ◽  
Sarala Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Work Performance ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Professions ◽  
The Times ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospitals

Introduction: Verbal abuse against nurses who are major working force can affect the work performance and productivity in hospital.  Verbal abuse is epidemic in tertiary care hospitals though it is most preventable with healthcare professions. The study aims to identify the prevalence of verbal abuse among nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses in two tertiary care hospitals in Chitwan using self-administered questionnaire from August-December, 2018. The researcher used the convenient sampling technique and total 331 nurses were taken for the study. Results: Prevalence of verbal abuse was found to be 122 (36.9 %) [34.25%-39.55% at 95% CI]  among nurses.  Perpetrators of the verbal abuse were  relatives of the patients 64 (48.9%) followed by staff  member 29 ( 23.77%),  patient 23 (17.6%), management  or supervisor 4 (3.1%) and from colleague 2  (1.5%). Frequency of verbal abuse as sometimes, once and all the times were 95 (77.86%), 20 (16.03%) and 7 (5.7 %) respectively. Study showed that verbal abuse was mostly done by relatives of the patient. Consequence of verbal abuse was disturbing memories, thoughts or an image ultimately reducing the job satisfaction.  No any action was taken except verbal warning for 20 (58.8%) perpetrators. Conclusions: Verbal abuse is frequently prevalent in nurses and mostly from patient’s visitors. Hence, nurses should maintain their respect and authority otherwise it will lead to decrease in their performance that shows direct impact on patient care and consequently the effectiveness of the health care system.   

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL PROFESSIONALS REGARDING TOOTH RESTORABILITY AT A PUBLIC SECTOR TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh ◽  
Afifa Yaseen ◽  
Amna Yaseen ◽  
Subhana Akber
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
Dental Professionals

Background: Panoptic knowledge of dental professionals is required to provide care for patients with any dental problem which ranges from screening, emergency care or referral to alleviation of pain symptoms. Ideally to provide dental care, dental practice should be based on current clinical concepts originating from evidence-based dentistry which clearly demarcates a level between a tooth that is able to be restored so that intervention is done on it for esthetic and functional stability, or ready for extraction. Dental professionals' knowledge regarding tooth restorability is very crucial in restorative and preventive dentistry. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of dental professionals regarding tooth restorability. Methods: Knowledge regarding tooth restorability of dental professionals of Dow University of Health Sciences was assessed through a multi centered cross sectional study. A sample size of 140 participants was calculated using through open Epi version 3, and a convenient non-probability sampling technique was used. The study was conducted in May-June, 2018. An informed consent prior to the study was taken. The dental professionals were evaluated through a self- administered, structured questionnaire in English. The SPSS-23 was used to obtain results. The knowledge of the students was graded as adequate if >12 and inadequate if<12. Results: Out of 140 study participants, 113 (81%) dental professionals had significantly adequate knowledge (p-value <0.05); while 27 (19%) had inadequate knowledge. Among the respondents, 56% said that the traumatic dental injury must be treated by dentist whereas the others considered it to be treated by private doctor or by nearest hospital casualty. Conclusion: The knowledge of dental professionals working at teaching institutes is adequate; and as per their knowledge they might be taking right decisions regarding tooth restorability.

scholarly journals Clinico-epidemiological Profile of Onychomycosis Attending in a Tertiary Care Hospital

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-84
Author(s):  
L Khondker ◽  
AM Choudhury ◽  
MOR Shah ◽  
M Shahidullah ◽  
MSI Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Nail Plate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

A cross sectional study, conducted in the department of  Dermatology and Venereology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib  Medical University (BSMMU) for duration of January 2009  to December 2010. Hundred twenty patients with  onychomycosis were selected by purposive type of nonprobability  sampling technique. Majority of the patients  61(150.8%) were in the age group of 21-30 years old. Mean  age of the patients were 32.8±14 years and most of the  patients were house wives 36(30.0%). Disfigurement  117(97.5%) and discomfort 89(74.2%) were more common  chief complaints of the patients. The mean duration of  disease was 20.4±15.4 months and nail fold changes were  associated with 37(30.8%) patients and more than a half  63(52.5%) of the patients had history of wet works.  Regarding the history of past illness, it was observed that  previous onychmycosis found 26(21.7%), nail trauma  26(21.7%) and immune suppression 6(5.0%). In  endocrinopathies, hypothyroidism was observed in 1(0.8%),  Diabetes Mellitus 6(5.0%) etc. Regarding the pattern of nail  changes, thickening of nail plate 88(73.3%), onycholysis  67(55.8%), subungunal hyperkeratosis 61(50.8%) were  more common changes. Paronychia was observed in 34  (28.3%) cases. In concomitant fungal infection, it was  observed that T. manuum in 6(5.0%), T. pedis 3(2.5%),  Interdigital intertrigo 2(1.7%) and T. cruris 1(0.8%). This  was a study on a limited number of cases. Future studies  must include economical support, then large sample size  could be ensured and study finding would be more reliable.  There is a great need of epidemiological studies also, with  sufficient follow-up, systematic reviews and meta-analyses  on this issue.   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v30i2.11408   J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2012; 30: 78-84    

scholarly journals Prevalence of iron deficiency and thalassemia in patients presenting Tertiary Care Hospital.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 2618-2621
Author(s):  
Nadia Taj ◽  
Saba Javed ◽  
Munazza Munir ◽  
Anam Naz ◽  
Asma Sajid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Iron Deficient ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospitals

Objectives: To find the frequency of iron deficient anemia and thalassemia in anemic patient reporting in tertiary hospital in Multan. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Period: 20th October 2018 to 20th April 2019. Material & Method: In this study total 260 females with anemia HB<10.5g/dl were incorporated. Blood of all the patients were collected following the septic measures in CBC vial for counting of hemoglobin and blood investigation serum ferritin [<11ng/ml] and HB electrophoresis HBA [>6]. Gestational age was predicted depending upon last period of menstruation. Results: Age of patients in this study was between 24 to 34 year with the average age of 29.9±2.3 year, average gestational age 33.2±2.11 week, average parity 1.46±1.3. Iron deficient anemia was observed in 88.4 percent patient. Thalassemia was observed in 5.7 percent patient. Conclusion: The results of our study revealed that iron deficiency and thalassemia are significant contributing factors of anemia in patients reporting tertiary care hospitals Multan. General screening for carriers of thalassemia should be provided to all pregnant females attending prenatal care.

scholarly journals Prevalence of brucellosis and its outcome in Tertiary Care Hospital Makkah.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 2574-2580
Author(s):  
Imran Nazir Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Brucellosis ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Randomized Sampling

Objectives: To see the prevalence and outcome of Human brucellosis in Makkah. Study Design: Retrospective Cross Sectional study. Setting: Security Forces Hospital, Makkah. Period: August 2016 to August 2019. Material & Methods: Patient's data was collected for the last 3 years. Simple randomized sampling technique was adopted and data was collected and analyzed using SPSS version 24. Univariate comparisons were done by using Chi square test. Results: This study enrolled 241 patients with predominant age group of 15-40 years (41.9%). Incidence rate in Makkah is 4.01 per 100,000 persons per year. Male were predominant (67.2%). About fifty-seven (57.3) % patients belonged to urban areas and the risk of acquisition of brucellosis was the consumption of unpasteurized milk in 138 (57.3%) patients. Most common clinical presentation was fever (95.4%) without a definite focus in 200 patients (83%), Eighty-three (83%) patients had uncomplicated brucellosis. The most common (67.2%) treatment regimen was rifampicin and doxycycline for 6 weeks. Relapse rate was reported 10.8%. Death rate was reported to be 0.9%. Conclusion: Brucellosis still affects health of Saudi population and causes economic burden. It is recommended to keep up the efforts to decrease the brucellosis incidence rate toward zero.

scholarly journals Blood Donation Practice among Undergraduate Students in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (232) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pravakar Dawadi ◽  
Sabina Khadka ◽  
Milan Chandra Khanal ◽  
Raj Kumar Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

Introduction: Voluntary blood donation is a reliable source of increasing the demand for blood transfusion. Medical students are the potential pool of blood donors. This study aims to find the prevalence of blood donation practice among medical students of a medical college in Nepal. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in a medical college of Nepal among students studying from the first year to final year MBBS. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee of the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (Ref no. 245). A stratified random sampling technique was used to collect data. A self-administered pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2016. Results: The prevalence of blood donation practice among medical students of the medical college is 41 (22.20%) (17.35-27.05 at 95% Confidence Interval). The practice of blood donation is seen more among students of the final year 15 (35.71%) and the least among first year 3 (8.57%). Most of the donors, 24 (58.54%), have donated blood only once before. The most common reasons for donating and not donating blood before are ‘behavior of altruism’ 12 (29.27%) and ‘I am not fit/disapproved’ 44 (30.56%) respectively. Conclusions: This study shows less prevalence of blood donation practice among medical students. It points to the need for more extensive studies to explore the factors deterring medical students from donating blood. Definitive strategies are also needed to encourage medical students to increased voluntary participation in blood donation.

Frequency of Statin-Induced Myopathy in Patients with Dyslipidemia Presenting in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2035-2038
Author(s):  
Mohsin Asif ◽  
Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar ◽  
Miqdad Haider ◽  
Sajjad Ali ◽  
Afaq Shamim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Cholesterol Levels

Background: Frequency of dyslipidemia is on continuous rise in the developing countries including Pakistan. Many studies have shown that a raised LDL-cholesterol level, non-HDL cholesterol levels and decreased HDL-cholesterol levels are related with anraised risk of cardiovascular diseases and also certain muscle related symptoms. Aim: To find the frequency of statin-induced myopathy in dyslipidemic patients presenting in a tertiary care hospital. Methods It was a cross sectional study conducted among dyslipidemic patients presented at department of medicine and endocrinology, Unit-I Fatima Memorial hospital, Lahore. Non-probability consecutive sampling technique was used to select 230 dyslipidemic patients who met the inclusion criteria. Information was recorded on predesigned questionnaire regarding statin induced myopathy and socio-demographic variables. Results: In this study, the mean age statin induced myopathy respondents was 49.9±8.6 years while it was 49.9±9.4 years among not having statin induced myopathy.Statin induced myopathy was seen in 55 (23.9%) respondents while in 175 (76.1%) there was no statin induced myopathy. Gender among peripheral neuropathy showed that males were 42 and females were 13 in number; and among non-statin induced myopathy group there were 121 males and 54 females. Most of the middle income respondents were suffering from statin induced myopathy as compared to other income groups. Conclusion: This study reports an increased prevalence of statin induced myopathy among dyslipidemic patients. Male respondents were more in number than females but both had shown insignificant relationship with statin induced myopathy. The age>45 years of the respondents showed significant statistical difference with gender. Keywords: Statin Induced Myopathy, Dyslipidemia, Lahore

scholarly journals Frequency of Oropharyngeal Cancer Among Males

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
Asghar Khan ◽  
Sofia Kabir ◽  
Nighat Musa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Ultra Violet ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospitals

OBJECTIVE:Background: Worldwide oropharyngeal cancers are one of ten most common cancers. A multitude of factors are responsible for the development of oropharyngeal cancers. Some factors are non- modifiable like age, sex, genetics and many are modifiable risk factors like tobacco use, chewing betel nuts, eating paan, alcohol and UV light exposure etc. The main purpose of this study was to analyze frequency and different risk factors associated with oropharyngeal cancers among males visiting tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar.METHODOLOGY:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 male patients having different cancers visiting tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar. Study duration was 5 months from January to May 2015. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used. Semi-structured questionnaire, Patient’s record were used as data collecting tools. Different risk factors were assessed and analyzed.RESULTS:Frequency of oropharyngeal cancers was found to be 19%. Common risk factors among these patients were prolong Ultra violet light exposure (4-8 hrs) 74%, 42% were smokers, 42% had history of oral thrush, 37% patients were in a habit of taking snuff regularly, 36% history of leukoplakia and 16% had smoked meat diet history.CONCLUSION:Prolong exposure to ultra violet radiations, smoking, snuff and human papiloma virus increases risk of patients for oropharyngeal cancers.

Vaccination Status of Demonstrator’s of a Private Dental College/Institiute of Multan Against The Hepatitis B Virus

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3225-3227
Author(s):  
Nousheen Khan ◽  
Mustafa Sajid ◽  
Isma . ◽  
Muhammad Mohsin Javaid ◽  
Rabia Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
B Virus ◽  
To Receive

Background: One of most hazardous infections that can prompt death is Hepatitis B and it is familiarized as highest ten dangerous afflictions of life1. Hepatitis B has been ranked among those diseases which can cause death. Medical care experts have greater chance of getting infested with this infection since they are straightforwardly in contact with contaminated patients. Aim: To assess percentage of inoculated Demonstrators in a tertiary care hospital. This examination additionally rules out or precludes various causes which diminish the immunization rate. Setting: Multan Dental College Multan Methodology: It was the questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. Here the simple random sampling technique had been utilized in a private sector hospital of Multan city. 40 participants completed a questionnaire. Information was collected & tabulated Results: 80% of the participants were vaccinated while 20% were not vaccinated & reasons for non-vaccine were also stated. Busy Schedule & forget to receive vaccine were the main reasons among non-vaccinated individuals. Conclusion: Self-reported rate of vaccination among demonstrators has been satisfactory against hepatitis B virus in this environment where they have direct contact with this dangerous disease but needs to be improve further. Medical institutes should furthermore assume responsibility to teach and explain their employees with respect to immunization and cautionary measures against hepatitis B infection. Keywords: Hepatitis B, Demonstrators, Immunization, Vaccination

Practice of Nurses Regarding Prevention from Needle Stick Injuries in Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1389-1391
Author(s):  
Zarnigar . ◽  
R. Elahi ◽  
T. Zia ◽  
T. Sagir ◽  
W. Latif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Needle Stick Injury ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Check List ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Needle Stick ◽  
Needle Stick Injuries ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospitals

Needle sticks injury considerably affects nurse’s wellbeing while performing routine patient’s care. Thus, nurses are at risk of exposure to various kinds of infectious diseases. Objectives: To analyze the practice of nurses regarding prevention from needle stick injury in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Lahore. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methodology: Study setting was tertiary care hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan after ethical review committee’s (ERC) approval. Data was collected from nurses by using tool used in this study was check list for observation of Nurses practice related to sharps and needles. This check list contains fourteen criteria for observation of Nurses’ practice. Whether they were doing; yes or no. sel. convenient sampling technique was used, and sample size was 93. Statistical analysis: SPSS 21 was utilized for the data analysis. Results: It was observed that 03(3%) Nurses were performing Safe Needle Handling Technique in procedure room while 90(97%) Nurses were not performing it. It was observed that 91(98%) Staff Nurses wash hands before and after use of syringes while only 02(2%) Nurses were not performing it. Conclusion: We concluded that nurses have ignorance of the protocols become the reason of such incidents even now. It is the need of time to implement appropriate strategies for precaution and intervention through hospital administration to avoid the needle stick injuries. Key Words: Needle Stick Injury, Re-capping of needles and Knowledge.

scholarly journals Pattern of Congenital Heart Disease in Children Admitted into Tertiary Care Hospitals of Sylhet: A Multicenter Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Mujibul Hoque ◽  
Md Muazzem Hussain ◽  
AT Reza Ahmad ◽  
Md Shahab Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospitals

Objective: This study was carried out to find out the prevalence of CHD and their type among Children attended in the inpatient and out patient department of district tertiary care hospital of Sylhet. Methodology: This prospective cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Paediatrics of 4 medical college hospitals of Sylhet over a period of 1 year from January 2012 to December 2012. All children with the confirmed diagnosis of CHD with the age ranging from 1st day of life to 12 years were analyzed considering the pattern of CHD. Results: A total of 234 cases of CHD were admitted. Maximum cases of CHD were admitted between 29 days to 1year age group and 148 (63.25%) were male and the rest 86 (36.75%) were female. The male-female ration was 1.72:1. Most of the CHD (65.38%) were acyanotic and 34.42% cases were cyanotic. The commonest CHD was found VSD (33.33%) which was followed by ASD (16.24%), TOF (11.54%), Complex CHD (11.54%) and PDA (10.68%). Conclusion: It was concluded from this study that the male children are mostly sufferer from CHD and acyanotic heart disease was commonest type of CHD. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjch.v38i1.20022 Bangladesh J Child Health 2014; VOL 38 (1) : 15-18

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