scholarly journals Perception of Pain Management Among Nurses: A Study at Enchi Government Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Government Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
Good Attitude

The subjective nature of pain makes it difficult to manage, especially when your healthcare personnel (mostly nurse) does not have requisite knowledge on pain management. Thus, the purpose of the study is to investigate the perception of pain management among nurses at Enchi Government Hospital. Descriptive cross-sectional study design with quantitative approach and convenient sampling method was used in conducting the study. Standard closed ended questionnaire was used to elicit responses from registered nurses at the Enchi Government Hospital. The study revealed that out of the total 150 respondents, 75.1% (112) of the total respondents’ responses depicted good perception on pain management, 76.7% (115) showed good knowledge on pain management and 51.4% (77) revealed good attitude towards pain management. In conclusion, majority of nurses at Enchi Government Hospital have good perception, good knowledge and good attitude towards pain management with others being at deficit. It is recommended that more studies are conducted on this subject concerning the topic of this study, other pertinent topics on pain management, in-service training conducted periodically and also implemented in curriculum for nursing education in Ghana.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude towards Pain Management among Nurses Working at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Bikis Liyew ◽  
Ambaye Dejen Tilahun ◽  
Netsanet Habtie Bayu ◽  
Tilahun kassew
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Proportional Allocation ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Level Of Significance

Introduction. Pain is unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual and potential tissue damage. Inadequate pain management has been shown to affect patient outcomes by potentially increasing hospital stay and delaying recovery; thus, the management of pain has major implications for nursing. The study was aimed to identify gaps in knowledge and attitude of nurse’s level of pain management. Objective. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude towards pain management among nurses working at University of Gondar comprehensive specialized referral hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019. Methods. Institution-based cross-sectional study was carried out during May 20–30, 2019. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 422 nurses. Hospital departments were classified into 5 main strata having nearly the same working conditions: (1) Internal Medicine, (2) Pediatrics, (3) Surgical, (4) Outpatient Clinics, and (5) Emergency and Intensive Care Departments. The proportional allocation was taken from each stratum, and then a simple random technique was applied. Descriptive statistics like frequency, mean, median, standard deviation, and percentage were used to describe the distribution of data. Independent samples t-test was used in comparing the gender knowledge and attitude mean score of the nurses towards pain management. One-way ANOVA was also used in determining the differences between knowledge and attitude towards pain management with sociodemographic characteristics at the p=0.05 level of significance. Result. A total of 411 study participants were involved in this study. More than half of the nurses, 225 (58.1%), were males; 308 (79.5%) of them were in the age category of 19–29 years. The magnitude of good knowledge towards pain management among nurses was 66.9% with a mean score of 7.14 (1.74 SD). The magnitude of favorable attitude towards pain management among nurses was 51.7% with a mean score of 49.33 (7.13 SD). Conclusion and Recommendation. This study revealed that nurses working at University of Gondar hospital had good knowledge and a lower level of attitude towards pain management than those reported in previous studies. Thus, the situation demands various educational and quality improvement initiatives that could enhance the nurse‘s knowledge and attitude in the area of pain management.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in Imphal East, Manipur: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2595
Author(s):  
Thounaojam Tamphasana ◽  
Bishwalata Rajkumari ◽  
Longjam Usharani Devi
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Good Attitude

Background: Adolescent girls’ understanding of menstruation is characterized by poor knowledge and erroneous beliefs about menstruation. This study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent schoolgirls and to assess any factors associated with menstrual hygiene.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2017 to April 2019 among 1963 school girls of class 8 to 12 standards in Imphal-East District, Manipur. From the list of schools in the district, schools were selected randomly by lottery method and all eligible girls in the selected schools were included. A predesigned self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS IBM Statistics version 21. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to test for association. A p value<0.05 was taken as statistically significant.Results: The mean (±SD) age was 15.45 (±1.59) years. More than half (51.3%) of the respondents had good knowledge regarding menstruation. Majority (60.2%) of the respondents have good attitude regarding menstruation. Studying in higher class AOR (95% CI) of 1.399 (1.157-1.675), Christian by religion AOR (95% CI) of 1.640 (1.038-2.591), higher educational level of father AOR (95% CI) 4.492 (1.492-13.52), studying in private schools AOR (95% CI) of 1.370 (1.031-1.172) and belonging to rural community AOR (95% CI) 1.266 (1.025-1.500) were significantly more likely to have good knowledge about menstruation.Conclusions: More than half of the respondents had good knowledge and three-fifth of them had good attitude. Health education on menstruation and menstrual hygiene should be incorporated early enough in the school curriculum to prepare girls for menstruation.

scholarly journals Views of Mothers about National Newborn Screening Tests Performed in Turkey

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Newborn Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Congenital Diseases ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Service Training

BackgroundNewborn screening tests can detect numerous congenital diseases that may cause disability or death and be performed first in 2006 in Turkey. Newborn screenings for Phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism have increased in recent years due to the emergence of new diseases. It is essential for healthcare personnel and families to carry out these screening programs in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner. Informing families, particularly mothers, about these screening tests will help more newborn babies benefit from these tests. Therefore, this study aimed to explore mothers’ views about newborn screening programs in Turkey. Materials Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study included 112 volunteer mothers and was conducted at Zekai Tahir Burak Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, from December 2018 to January 2019. Results: Although mothers in Turkey were to some extent informed about the screening tests, they did not have sufficient information regarding the objective of these tests. Moreover, the majority of mothers expressed a positive opinion about the tests and stated that they would have these tests done even if they had to pay for them. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, although mothers in turkey were not sufficiently knowledgeable about screening tests and their objectives, they expressed positive views about these tests. Therefore, it is recommended that families should be informed about newborn screening tests through mass media, educational environments (pregnancy schools), and screening test centers. Therefore, it is important to organize in-service training for midwives and nurses to raise their awareness in this regard.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI PERAWAT NICU MELAKUKAN PERAWATAN METODE KANGURU DI RUMAH SAKIT X JAKARTA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Tuti Asrianti Utami ◽  
Novi Diah ekawati ◽  
Rosa Nora Lina
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstrak Bayi berat badan lahir rendah merupakan bayi yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian dan perawatan yang optimal. Perawatan bayi di ruang NICU menggunakan inkubator membuat adanya pemisahan antara ibu dengan bayinya. Perawatan metode kanguru menawarkan suatu kedekatan antara ibu dengan bayinya untuk membantu meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan bayi dengan berat badan lahir rendah. Perawat NICU harus memiliki pengetahuan dan kepercayaan diri yang baik dalam mendukung kegiatan Perawatan Metode Kanguru. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisa hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kepercayaan diri perawat NICU melakukan PMK. Metode penelitian kuantitatif ini, dengan desain studi potong lintang (cross sectional), telah dilakukan di RS X pada bulan Desember 2020 – Maret 2021. Populasi seluruh perawat ruang NICU dengan pengambilan sampel secara total sampling, pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner yang dibagikan kepada 40 responden. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa sebagian besar responden terdiri dari usia 26-35 tahun 30 (75%) responden, berpendidikan D3 keperawatan 24 (60%) responden, lama bekerja selama 1-5 tahun  16 (40%) responden,  belum mengikuti pelatihan PMK 31 (77,5 %) responden, memiliki pengetahuan cukup 22 (55%) responden, memiliki kepercayaan diri  20 (50%) responden  dan tidak percaya diri sebanyak 20 (50 %) responden. Berdasar hasil Analisa (Chi Square)  tidak terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kepercayaan diri perawat NICU dalam melakukan Perawatan Metode Kanguru dengan p value 0,438 ( p value > 0.05). Perawat di ruang NICU menjadi lebih baik jika memiliki rasa percaya diri dalam melakukan asuhan keperawatan metode kanguru, sehingga bayi dengan berat badan lahir rendah dapat bertumbuh lebih sehat. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan perawat NICU untuk memiliki pengetahuan yang baik tentang PMK sehingga perawat mempunyai percaya diri dalam pelaksanaan PMK.   Kata kunci : berat badan lahir rendah, kepercayaan diri perawat, perawatan metode kanguru Abstract Low birth weight babies are babies who need optimal attention and care. Baby Care in the NICU using an incubator creates a separation between mother and baby. The kangaroo method of care offers a close relationship between the mother and her baby to help promote the growth and development of babies with low birth weight. NICU nurses must have good knowledge and confidence in supporting Kangaroo Method Care activities. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between knowledge and confidence in NICU nurses doing PMK. This quantitative research method, with a cross-sectional study design, was carried out at X Hospital in December 2020 – March 2021. The population of all NICU room nurses with total sampling, data collection using questionnaires distributed to 40 respondents. The results of the study explain that most of the respondents are aged 26-35 years, 30 (75%) respondents, have D3 nursing education, 24 (60%) respondents, have worked for 1-5 years, 16 (40%) respondents, have not attended PMK training 31 (77.5%) respondents, 22 (55%) respondents had sufficient knowledge, 20 (50%) respondents had self-confidence and 20 (50%) respondents were not confident. Based on the results of the analysis (Chi-Square) there is no relationship between knowledge and confidence of NICU nurses in performing the Kangaroo Treatment Method with a p-value of 0.438 (p-value > 0.05). Nurses in the NICU will be better off if they have confidence in performing kangaroo nursing care, so babies with low birth weight can grow up healthier. This study recommends NICU nurses have good knowledge about PMK so that nurses have confidence in implementing PMK. Keywords: low birth weight, nurse confidence, kangaroo method care

scholarly journals Evaluating Saudi Nursing Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes toward Cancer Pain Management: Implications for Nursing Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Dhuha Y. Wazqar
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Pain Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

Ineffective pain management has been recognized as a major problem faced by many patients with cancer. There is a lack of emphasis on cancer pain management in the undergraduate nursing curriculum which is one part of this problem. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with a convenience sample of 135 nursing students at two universities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to evaluate students’ current knowledge and attitudes toward cancer pain management. Data were collected using Pain Management Principles Assessment Test and Nurses’ Pain Management Attitudes Survey. The data were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 22, and P < 0.05 was interpreted as significant. Descriptive and inferential statistics and Pearson correlations were performed. Nursing students have insufficient knowledge (11.4 ± 2.92) and negative attitudes (68.8 ± 5.75) toward cancer pain management. None of the nursing students achieved complete, correct responses (31 or 100%) in the knowledge test. Students had poor knowledge regarding areas of pain physiology and assessment, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic pain management such as cutaneous stimulation. A weak positive significant relationship between students’ knowledge and attitudes was also found (r = 0.225, P = 0.009). Continued work is required to develop specific strategies to effectively teach nursing students and enhance their knowledge and attitudes toward cancer pain management.

Knowledge, Attitude and associated factors towards self-medication among health professionals at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: Institution-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wudneh Simegn ◽  
Baye Dagnew ◽  
Henok Dagne
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Good Attitude

Abstract Introduction Inappropriate self-medication results in wastage of resources, drug resistance and hence serious health risk. Knowledge acquisition and attitudinal change is required for avoiding self-medication practice. There is paucity of published articles regarding this topic. Therefore, this study aimed to study knowledge, Attitude and associated factors towards self-medication among health professionals at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, northwest Ethiopia.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among health professionals of University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital using simple random sampling technique and self-administered questionnaire. We used Epi Info 7 and SPSS 20 for data entry and statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics were computed logistic regression had been performed to identify associated factors for knowledge and attitude separately. We executed crude and adjusted Odds ratio with 95% uncertainty interval. Variables with a p<0.05 were treated as significant. Results Four hundred and twelve health professionals participated in the study with 97.4% response rate. The mean age of study participants’ was 29.9 (±5.43, range; 20-60) years and 220 (53.4%) participants were males. From the participants 233(56.6%) (95% UI: 51.8-61.4%) had good knowledge about self-medication and 263 (63.8%) (95% UI: 59.2-68.4%) had good attitude towards self-medication. Knowledge of self-medication was associated with age of 32-60 years (AOR=2.19, UI: 1.14-4.22), Bachelor degree (AOR=6.49, UI: 1.86-22.69), Years after last graduation (AOR=2.49, UI: 1.41-4.41), working hours of 56-110 per week (AOR=2.35, UI: 1.18-4.67), and good attitude (AOR=2.95, UI: 1.77-4.91). Besides this, good attitude was associated with low workload out of workplace (AOR=2.78, UI: 1.03-7.50), ever taking antibiotics (AOR=2.45, UI: 1.31-4.50), and good knowledge (AOR= 2.64, UI: 1.65-4.20).Conclusion The study demonstrated that the knowledge and attitude of health professionals towards self-medication are relatively high. However still there is a need for health education on the implication and danger of self-medication. There is also need for government to increase awareness by creating training opportunity and incorporating in curricula.

Management of Acute Dental Pain during Pregnancy - A knowledge assessment of Dentists at University Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1213-1215
Author(s):  
Z. Iqbal ◽  
A. Hanif ◽  
S. A. Khan ◽  
A. Rashid ◽  
A. U. Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dental Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
The University ◽  
Acute Dental Pain

Aim: The purpose of the study was to explore the knowledge of the dentists regarding effective acute dental pain management among pregnant women. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted in the Operative Department, Dental Hospital at The University of Lahore. Sample size was 378 as in a Pakistani study. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to collect data. As descriptive statistics and data was analysed Results: Among 378 dentists, 122 (32.3%) had excellent knowledge and 143(37.8%) had good knowledge while 113 (29.9%) dentists had poor knowledge regarding management of acute dental pain during pregnancy Conclusion: Majority of the dentists reported good knowledge to deal pregnant patients with regards to procedure preferences. Keywords: Pregnant patients, Text books, Trimester, Dental pain management

Doctor Retention in Ireland - What it may mean for the Global Health Workforce Reform Agenda Comment on "Doctor Retention: A Cross-sectional Study of How Ireland Has Been Losing the Battle"

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Hope Taderera
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Reform Agenda ◽  
Medical Graduates

The study of healthcare personnel migration in Ireland reports that most medical graduates plan to leave the country’s health system. It may be possible to address this challenge by understanding and addressing the reasons why young doctors plan to leave. Future studies should contribute to the retention of early career doctors in highincome countries such as Ireland. This will help reduce the migration of doctors from low- and middle-income countries in order to address the global health workforce crisis and its impact on the attainment of universal health coverage in all health systems.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Cameroonian physicians with regards to acute pain management in the emergency department: a multicenter cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Owono Etoundi ◽  
Junette Arlette Metogo Mbengono ◽  
Ferdinand Ndom Ntock ◽  
Joel Noutakdie Tochie ◽  
Dominique Christelle Anaba Ndom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Acute Pain Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of Community pharmacists regarding COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey in two provinces of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Khayal Muhammad ◽  
Muhammad Saqlain ◽  
Gul Muhammad ◽  
Ataullah Hamdard ◽  
Muhammad Naveed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Age ◽  
Good Attitude

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic having no therapy and pharmacists being a part of the healthcare system had a vital role in the management of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of community pharmacists (CPs) regarding COVID-19. An online survey was conducted among 393 CPs in two provinces of Pakistan during the lockdown period. A validated questionnaire (Cronbach alpha, 0.745) was used for data collection. All statistical analysis was analyzed by using SPSS version 21. Among 393 participants, 71.5% (n=281) had good knowledge, 44% (n=175) positive attitude and 57.3% (n=225) had good practice regarding COVID-19. Social media (45.29%, n=178) was reported as the main source to seek information of COVID-19. Good knowledge, age ≥ 26 years and Ph.D. degree level were the substantial determinants (p= <0.05) of a good attitude. Similarly, community pharmacist who had an experience of >5 years, hold a Ph.D. degree, good knowledge and good attitude had higher odds of good practice as compared to reference categories (p= <0.05). In short, majority of CPs had good knowledge, but had a poor attitude and practice towards the COVID-19. Standard-structured educational and counselling programs for CPs regarding COVID-19 are needed for effective management.

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