scholarly journals Workplace environment and performance of nurses in a tertiary level hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 705-713
Author(s):  
Nasima Akhter ◽  
Ashees Kumar Saha ◽  
Mst Jannat Ara Ahmed ◽  
Muhshina Begum ◽  
Priti Kana Borua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Workplace Performance ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychosocial Environment ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Poor State ◽  
And Performance

Workplace environment is an integral part of a hospital. The workplace environment influences on nurses’ performance both positively and negatively. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong from 1st January to 31st December 2017 with the aim to assess the workplace environment and performance of nurses. Total respondents in this study were 210 nurses. Samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. After taking written consent from the respondents, data collection was done by face to face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire with the help of Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire II and Performance Evaluation Rating Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The study findings revealed that 43.3% had good, 51.4% average and 5.2% poor state of physical environment and 10.0% had good, 88.1% average and 1.9% poor state of psychosocial environment. Therefore 70.5% respondents’ performance needed some improvement. The results revealed that there was a significant relationship between educational qualification and workplace performance of nurses (p< 0.001; pulled from χ2 text) and psychosocial environment and workplace performance of nurses (p<0.015; pulled from χ2 text). So, a conducive workplace environment is very crucial in every hospital to improve nurses’ performance and provide quality care. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2020, 6(4): 705-713

Frequency of Neck and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-211
Author(s):  
Sidra Sarwar ◽  
Sara Khalid ◽  
Tahir Mahmood ◽  
Hadeeqa Jabeen ◽  
Shahid Imran
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
And Performance

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are not only becoming prevalent among health care professionals in our country but are affecting their health and performance adversely. They are caused by poor ergonomics and awkward posture during work activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in dentists of Lahore, Pakistan. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted during October 2017 to March 2018. The data was collected using convenient sampling technique from 162 Dentists including 52 males and 110 females of Children hospital Lahore, Punjab Dental hospital and Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore. Data was collected by using Mangalore Questionnaire for identification of musculoskeletal disorders. Descriptive analysis of the data was done using SPSS version 22.0. Results: Of 162 dentists, 115 (71%) suffered from musculoskeletal disorders. Shoulder was the most commonly affected region (30.9%) followed by neck (25.9%), arm (6.2%), wrist (4.3%), elbow (3.1%) and forearm (0.6%). Pain (45.7%) was found to be the most common complaint followed by muscle weakness (20.4%), paraesthesia (3.7%) and swelling (1.2%). Conclusions: It was concluded that majority of the dentists were suffering from musculoskeletal disorders with shoulder as the most affected region and pain as the most frequent complaint. Key words: Dentists, Musculoskeletal disorders, Neck pain, Upper extremity

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Resilience and Performance of an Organization: A Survey of Small and Medium Enterprises in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

Webology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 445-461
Author(s):  
Ibini Emueje ◽  
Henry Odigwe Olannye ◽  
A.P. Olanye
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Resilience is a vibrant process of adaptation which enables entrepreneurs to constantly direct a futuristic aspiration despite the volatile conditions of a market. The study examined entrepreneurial resilience on the performance of small and medium enterprises organization in Asaba, Delta State. The cross-sectional research survey research design method was employed. The study adopted the stratified random sampling technique. The sample size used was limited to 201 respondents. A structured questionnaire was the research instrument employed in the study. Descriptive statistics as well as multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the data collected. Findings showed overwhelmingly that resourcefulness, strategic diversity and pro-activeness has a substantial positive relationship with organizational performance. The study concluded that entrepreneurial resilience has a positive effect on organizational performance. The study result showed that resourcefulness has the highest affirmative effect on organizational performance. Thus, the study recommended that if enterprises understand the nature of the association amid the dimensions of entrepreneurial resilience, the failure rate of small and medium enterprises can be reduced.

scholarly journals Gambaran Tingkat Depresi pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronik yang Menjalani Hemodialisis di RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitri Amalia ◽  
Nadjmir Nadjmir ◽  
Syaiful Azmi Azmi
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entire Population ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hamilton Rating Scale

AbstrakDepresi merupakan salah satu dari gangguan mood yang utama. Tanda dan gejala lain gangguan mood adalah perubahan tingkat aktivitas, kemampuan kognitif, pembicaraan dan fungsi vegetatif seperti tidur, nafsu makan, aktivitas seksual dan irama biologis lainnya. Perubahan tersebut hampir selalu menyebabkan gangguan fungsi interpersonal, social, dan pekerjaan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat depresi pada pasien penyakit ginjal kronik yang menjalani hemodialisis di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan desain cross sectional study. Subjek diambil dari seluruh populasi yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi menggunakan teknik total sampling, Subjek yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi diwawancarai menggunakan The Hamilton Rating Scale For Depression dari seluruh populasi didapatkan 16 subjek yang memenuhi kriteria. Hasil yang didapatkan ialah 9 responden (56,25%) tidak mengalami depresi, depresi ringan 6 responden (37,50%) dan depresi sedang 1 responden (6,25%). Dapat disimpulkan tingkat depresi terbanyak pada pasien penyakit ginjal kronik yang menjalani hemodialisis di RSUP DR. M. Djamil tahun 2013 adalah tingkat depresi ringan. Karakteristik responden terbanyak yang mengalami depresi adalah sebagai berikut: umur 40-49 tahun, perempuan, menikah, berpendidikan terakhir SMA, pekerjaan ibu rumah tangga dan tidak bekerja.Kata kunci: depresi, penyakit ginjal kronik, hemodialisisAbstractDepression is one of the major of mood disorders. Other signs and symptoms of mood disorders are changes in the level of activity, cognitive ability, speech and vegetative functions such as sleep, appetite, sexual activity and other biological rhythms. Such changes always lead to malfunction of interpersonal, social and employment. The objective of this study was to describe the level of depression in patients with chronic kidney disease who undergoing hemodialysis at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang. This was a descriptive study using a cross sectional design. Subject were taken from the entire population who met the inclusion criteria using total sampling technique, subject who met the inclusion criteria were interviewed using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, of the entire population obtained 16 subjects that meet the criteria. From this study, a 9 respondents (56.25%) did not experience depression, 6 respondents (37.50%) mild depression and 1 respondent (6.25%) moderate depression. It can be concluded highest rates of depression in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis at RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang in 2013 in the level of mild depression. Most characteristics of the respondents who were depressed were as follows : age 40-49 years, female, married, educated, past high school, housewives work and do not work, 13-18 months undergoing hemodialysis.Keywords: depression, chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BREASTFEEDING MANAGEMENT IN REDUCING THE LEVEL OF ANXIETY IN WOMEN WITH POST CAESAREAN DELIVERY

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewi Marfuah ◽  
Annisa Nurfitriani Bachri
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Sectio Caesarea ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Lactation management is management needed to support the success of breastfeeding. Based on the data obtained from Riskesdas in 2012, the incidence of early initiation of breastfeeding process in Indonesia was only 29.3%, one of the influencing factor was the condition of post-cesarean women. Breastfeeding process for women with cesarean would be very hard and cause psychological problems, such as anxiety. This study aimed to determine the relations between knowledge of lactation management and anxiety in the breastfeeding process in women post cesarean delivery. This study was a correlation study with cross-sectional approach. The number of samples was calculated using Slovin formula, 59 women involved in this study that chosen using purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HARS) questionnaires and lactation management knowledge questionnaires. The relations analysis was performed using Spearman Rank Correlation. The result showed that 54.2% of mothers have moderate knowledge and 39.0% of them experience mild anxiety. Therefore, there was a significant relationship between the breastfeeding process and anxiety ρ 0.001 <0.05. It can be concluded that there is a relation between knowledge of lactation management and anxiety in the breastfeeding process. Conclusion,  It is suggested that nurses should provide nursing care on postnatal period, especially on how to give the appropriate breastfeeding so that anxiety in the breastfeeding process in the post of cesarean can be prevented.Keywords: anxiety, breastfeeding, knowledge, lactation management, sectio caesarea

scholarly journals The Influence of Publicity and Sales Promotion on Marketing Performance in Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 451-464
Author(s):  
Michael Segun Ogunmuyiwa
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sales Promotion ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Jel Codes ◽  
Marketing Environment ◽  
Marketing Performance ◽  
And Performance

Sales promotion and publicity are key promotional marketing tools which have assisted organizations to wax stronger in a global competitive environment. This study investigates the significance of publicity and sales promotion in Nigeria. The research design adopted for this study is survey research design while the sampling technique adopted is simple random sampling technique The Chi-square method is used to test the hypothesis based on the responses from the five-point Likert rating scale of the structured questionnaire. The findings reveal that publicity and sales promotion are veritable tools for achieving organizational marketing goals in a competitive marketing environment. It is recommended that publicity and sales promotion should be well utilized to stimulate customers demand, boost organizational reputation without detriment to product quality and performance. JEL Codes: M31, M37 Keywords: publicity, sales promotion, digital marketing era, promotion mix, marketing tools, marketing performance

scholarly journals Evaluation of Quality Assurance of Activity against Accreditation Norms of the Imaging Services in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 172-177
Author(s):  
Padmini Kumari B ◽  
G Vijay Kumar ◽  
K. Ravi Babu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Quality Assurance Programme ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Process And Outcome

Purpose of Study: To study the radiological and imaging services in terms of Quality Assurance in relation to accreditation norms. Methods: We performed cross sectional evaluation of the data obtained from the participants in the study Semi structured both open and closed ended questionnaire were administered among the participants who were agreed to participate in the study. The questionnaire was formulated to evaluate different parameters of Quality Assurance Programme (QAP). The parameters were divided into structure, process and outcome measures and were derived from literature [National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Health care Providers during accreditation of healthcare institutions]. Results: The radiology and imaging services of Vydehi Medical College Hospital was established in the year 2002, and was approved by AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) in the year 2007. The department was renewed by AERB in the year 2012. Checklist was formulated which includes several parameters in terms of structure, process and outcome measures. Conclusion: Quality assurance programme is to provide good patient timely care and the policies adopted by the department of radiology and imaging service in terms of quality are on par with standard guidelines in our study. Safe and sustainable quality care is the need of the hour and it can be practically achieved by regular monitoring of the quality assurance programme. Key words: Quality assurance; Imaging services; Utilisation; Guidelines; Healthcare

scholarly journals Relationship between Information Skills and Antiretroviral Adherence in People Living With HIV/AIDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Novianti Lailiah ◽  
Nursalam Nursalam ◽  
Ninuk Dian Kurniawati
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antiretroviral Adherence ◽  
Information Skills ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: Adherence in ARV therapy is an important mechanism in preventing drug resistance. The level of adherence is influenced by several factors, one of which is the information skills factor. This study aims to analyze the relationship between information skills and ARV adherence in People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).Method: This was a cross-sectional approach with a sample size of 100 respondents who were selected through simple random sampling technique. The inclusion criteria for respondents were PLWHA who were undergoing ARV therapy, cooperative, aged 20-60 years. The instrument used was information skills questionnaire and Medical Adherence Rating Scale (MARS). The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and logistic regression test with p value ≤ 0.05.Results: Information skills were  associated with ARV adherence (p = 0.01). Information skills consisting of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and ARV therapy can increase ARV adherence in PLWHA with indicators taking drugs regularly and have medical control on schedule.Conclusions: The information skills factor has an effect on ARV adherence. Increasing information skills can be done through educational activities or peer-group support aimed at gaining insight into disease and treatment, especially for newly diagnosed PLWHA.

The relationship between income and performance indicators in general practice: a cross-sectional study

2005 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 258-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ashworth ◽  
D Armstrong ◽  
J de Freitas ◽  
G Boullier ◽  
J Garforth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Practice Staff ◽  
Performance Targets ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To explore the relationship between the income of general practitioners (GPs) and the performance characteristics of their practices. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: All practices ( n = 166) in an inner city health authority, two years before the introduction of the new GP contract in April 2004 were studied. Main outcome measures: True income per GP was unavailable to us. Instead, the proxy measure - superannuable pay - was calculated (gross eligible income per GP minus the national average sum for GP expenses). Practice staff funding figures were also obtained. These two financial indicators were compared with practice characteristics and performance indicators. Results: Data were available from 151 out of 166 practices. Based on regression analysis, larger list sizes and higher practice staff budgets predicted 31% of the variation in GP income (standardized β = 0.66, P < 0.001; β = 0.19, P = 0.02; respectively). Higher staff budgets were independently associated with better cervical smear and two-year-old vaccination rates (standardized β = 0.24, P < 0.01; β = 0.18, P = 0.03; respectively). No association was demonstrated between performance indicators and income. Conclusion: Under the previous contract, GPs were able to maximize their income by taking on more patients, whereas achievement of performance targets had very little impact on overall income. The opportunity costs of pursuing higher-quality care might have outweighed the modest financial rewards attached to performance targets. Provided rewards for good-quality care are sufficiently high, the new GP contract is likely to tip the balance in favour of generating earnings by improving the quality of clinical care. To deliver this care, as measured by available performance indicators, our findings imply that a greater investment in practice staff will be needed.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK AND ANXIETY OF PRIMIGRAVIDA PREGNANT WOMEN IN TRIMESTER III IN FACING CHILDBIRTH AT BATU AJI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Fitta Deskawaty ◽  
Roni Aldiano
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Background : Suyati et al (2011) conducted a study on the relationship between knowledge of pregnant women about the delivery process and the level of anxiety in facing childbirth. It was found that out of 48 pregnant women, 13 pregnant women (27.1%) had sufficient knowledge and experienced severe anxiety. This is because the understanding of a pregnant woman to know the process of childbirth is very important because pregnant women often have disturbing thoughts, as a development of an anxiety reaction to the stories they get. A number of fears arise in the third trimester. Pregnant women will feel anxious about the life of the baby and his own life, such as: whether the baby will be born normally. The purpose of this study is the relationship between work and the anxiety of primigravida pregnant women trimester III in dealing with childbirth. Method : The design in this study was cross sectional. The research was carried out at Puskesmas Batu Aji. The population in this study were all trimester III primigravida pregnant women who visited and performed ANC examinations. The sampling technique used in this study was total sampling. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire sheet and a check list. To measure the level of anxiety using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRS-A). Chi-Square hypothesis test. Result : Research Results From the results of the chi-square calculation, the p-value is 0.571, which means that the p-value is ≥ 0.05. Conclusion : The conclusion is that there is a relationship between work and the anxiety of primigravida pregnant women trimester III in dealing with childbirth

scholarly journals Pattern of contraceptive use among women of different ages: a hospital based study

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-113
Author(s):  
Jahanara Rahman ◽  
Nasreen Sultana ◽  
Khadiza Nazneen ◽  
Farhana Wahab ◽  
Feroza Wazed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Barrier Method ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Planning Unit

Background: Contraceptives not only prevent unplanned pregnancy but also enhance the quality of life. Choice of contraceptive varies from person to person. Objectives: To observe the type of contraceptive chosen by women, to determine the sociodemographic status of women sought contraceptive and to detect the pattern of contraceptive selection by women of different age. Methods: It was a cross sectional, observational, descriptive type of study performed at Family Planning Unit of Dhaka National Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, between May 2005 and April 2006. No sampling technique was applied in the study. All clients sought contraceptive methods were recruited for the study purposively. A total 3392 respondents was included in the study. The socio-demographic status and obstetrical history and choice of contraceptives of the clients were recorded and data were analysed. Results: Age of the clients ranges between 16 to 49 years. Among the respondents 95.43% were parous. The educational status showed 44.30% were illiterate and 48.23%, 5.02% 2.41% has got primary, secondary, higher secondary and above education respectively. Among the available methods of contraceptives of this Family Planning Unit, Injectable Depot Medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) and Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) pill were chosen by 50.65% (n= 1718) and 40.60% (n=1379) of respondents respectively. Intrauterine contraceptive Device (IUCD) and barrier method was chosen by 4.75% (n=160) and 3.98% (n=135) respondents respectively. It was observed that highest number of the clients was between the age 25 and 34 years. They were found at the top of using each type of contraceptive. The study reveals that a few older women (n=21) sought contraceptives and their choice of contraceptives were confined to COC and Barrier method only. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v23i1.22704 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 23, No.1, April, 2014, Page 109-113

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