scholarly journals Malaysian nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding BRCA genetic testing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kien Ting Liu ◽  
Wan Rosilawati Wan Rosli ◽  
Azlina Yusuf ◽  
Soon Lean Keng
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cancer Susceptibility ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Brca Genetic Testing ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Background: Breast cancer genetic (BRCA) testing for cancer susceptibility is an emerging technology in medicine.  Objective: This study assessed the knowledge and attitude of nurses regarding BRCA genetic testing in a tertiary teaching hospital in Malaysia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 nurses using a simple random sampling technique in a tertiary teaching hospital in northeast peninsular Malaysia. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic data, assessing nurses’ knowledge and attitude regarding BRCA genetic testing. Fisher exact test analysis was used to determine the association between socio-demographic characteristics with knowledge and attitude level. In addition, the overall knowledge and attitude were analysed using the sum score of each outcome based on Bloom’s cut-off point. Results: Of the 150 nurses, 66.7% had high knowledge level about BRCA genetic testing, and 58% were positive towards genetic testing. The participants’ mean age was 28.9 years (SD = 6.70). Years of working experience (p = 0.014) significantly influenced knowledge level on BRCA genetic testing, whereas speciality working experience (p <0.001) significantly influenced BRCA genetic testing attitudes. Conclusions: The results show that most nurses have adequate knowledge of BRCA genetic testing. However, their attitude could be termed negative. Therefore, targeted education programs on BRCA genetic testing and risk are needed to improve the knowledge and attitude of nurses and, ultimately, can educate the women and increase health-seeking behaviour among eligible women.

Factors Impacting CTCA Quality in a Major Tertiary Teaching Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. S189
Author(s):  
I. Button ◽  
J. Bradley ◽  
R. Roberts-Thomson ◽  
B. Lorraine
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital

scholarly journals Overdose Rate of Drugs Requiring Renal Dose Adjustment: Data Analysis of 4 Years Prescriptions at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 423-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Soo Sheen ◽  
Ji Eun Choi ◽  
Rae Woong Park ◽  
Eun Yub Kim ◽  
Young Ho Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Dose Adjustment ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital

scholarly journals A rapid clinic-based service for an emergency department of a tertiary teaching hospital during a dengue outbreak

Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (14) ◽  
pp. e25311
Author(s):  
Hsin-I. Shih ◽  
Yi-Ting Huang ◽  
Chih-Chia Hsieh ◽  
Tzu-Ching Sung
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Dengue Outbreak ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital

scholarly journals Morbidity Profile and Causes of Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Data from a Tertiary Teaching Hospital from Eastern India

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 195-211
Author(s):  
Soumya Ranjan Behera ◽  
Manoranjan Behera ◽  
Sidhartha Das ◽  
Bhabani Prasad Panda ◽  
Saroj Kumar Tripathy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Causes Of Mortality ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital ◽  
Diabetes Patients

scholarly journals Assessment of proton-pump inhibitor use at a tertiary teaching hospital in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 239920262110627
Author(s):  
Roland Nnaemeka Okoro ◽  
Kasim Abdullahi ◽  
Dauda Ayuba Dayar
Keyword(s):  
Proton Pump Inhibitor ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Proton Pump ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Stewardship Program ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital ◽  
Study Hospital ◽  
Inappropriate Prescriptions

Background: Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) is a widely used medication class globally. Because of its good safety profile, there is a huge likelihood of inappropriate use. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of PPI use and indications, describe its pattern of usage, and identify factors associated with inappropriate prescriptions at a federal tertiary teaching hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Methods: PPI prescriptions were retrospectively assessed in the General Outpatients’ Department (GOPD) and Gastroenterology Unit (GITU) of a teaching hospital. Relevant data for the study were extracted from the patients’ medical records. Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests where appropriate were used to identify factors associated with inappropriate PPI prescriptions. A p < 0.05 was considered to be significant. Results: PPIs were prescribed to 73.3% (220/300) of patients, while inappropriate prescriptions were noted in 91.4% (201/220) of these patients. Epigastric pain (49.5%) was the most common PPI indication, while omeprazole was the highest prescribed (53.4%). Nearly all inpatients (98.2%), those with epigastric pain (95.7%), and patients who were prescribed intravenous PPIs had more inappropriate PPI prescriptions compared to others. Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of PPI use and inappropriate prescriptions at the study hospital. As a result, these findings highlight the importance PPI-based stewardship program at the study hospital.

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