scholarly journals Nursing Students Attitude Towards Self-Care Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 218-229
Author(s):  
WILLIAMS KWASI PEPRAH ◽  
GIFTY TANO ◽  
Fiskvik Boahemaa Antwi ◽  
Simon Akwasi Osei
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Care Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Physical Relationship ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fundamental Value

Abstract   INTRODUCTION: Self-care management has become a theoretical discussion among health professionals and students. As a result of its importance, the International Council for Nurses has incorporated it in their standard of competence. Self-care encourages health and is a fundamental value of the scope and standards of practice. Nursing students are advised to have proper self-care.   METHOD: This study investigated the self-care management practices of nursing students at the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) and how they align with the institutional outcomes. This quantitative study conveniently samples 47 nursing students as respondents. The study adopted the Circle of Human Potential ' questionnaire by Dossey and Keegan (2009), which assessed self-care management in the areas of physical, relationship, emotional, spiritual, mental, and choice. The application for SPSS 23 was used for the descriptive and t-test analysis as demanded by the research questions.    RESULTS: The results of the study revealed that there is a positive self-care management attitude among nursing students. The ranked of self-care management from highest to the least in the order of spiritual, mental, emotional, relational, choice, and physical assessments. It further revealed that there was no significant difference in self-care management when considering the sex of the students.   DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION: The outcomes of the study were in accordance with the AUP institutional outcomes of spirituality, critical thinking, professional expertise, service, health and wellness, and positive attitude. The study recommends that nursing students keep up with their positive self-care management.

scholarly journals Promoting Self-Care Management Among Persons With Serious Mental Illness and HIV

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 421-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy P. Hanrahan ◽  
Donna Rolin-Kenny ◽  
June Roman ◽  
Aparna Kumar ◽  
Linda Aiken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Care Management ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Public Health Nurses ◽  
Management Approach

People with a serious mental illness (SMI) along with HIV have complex health conditions. This population also has high rates of poverty, difficulty in sustaining regular housing, and limited supportive networks. Typically, the combination of psychotropic and HIV medication regimens is complicated, changes frequently, and requires coordination among multiple providers. Furthermore, fragmented and divided primary health care and mental health care systems present substantial barriers for these individuals and for the public health nurses who care for them. In this article, we present “real world” case studies of individuals with SMI and HIV and the self-care management strategies used by nurses to address medication and treatment management, build interpersonal skills, and develop sustainable health networks. The case studies can be used for quality improvement discussions among practicing public health nurses and for instructing nursing students in a self-care management approach.

scholarly journals Web-based self-care management program of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

2019 ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Maraeh Angela Mancha ◽  
B.R.G. Marie ◽  
E.C. Ela Shyr ◽  
Racquel Tayor ◽  
Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Care Management ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Care Management Program

Background: The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of web-based self-care management program for type 2 diabetes mellitus through sharing evidenced-based information about Diabetes through the use of a web-based module. Materials and methods: The study used the quasi-experimental pre and posttest design to determine the effectiveness of a web-based self-care management program in the management of patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus (DM). The study was conducted in three phases and acquired 30 purposively selected type 2 DM adult patients. The study used a web-based self-care management program that included basic information about Type 2 Diabetes mellitus using three designed modules specifically for diet, exercise and drug management. Results: The patient status during the pre and post-intervention phase is an FBS reading of 152 mg/dl or diabetes stage to pre-diabetes stage (119 mg/dl), normal BMI (22), low risk for obesity WHR and barely satisfactory to satisfactory level of knowledge to diabetes and DM management. There is very significant difference (p=<000) in the pre and post FBS reading of patients and the level of knowledge to diabetes and DM management after the web based DSME while there is no significant difference in the BMI and WHR. There is very significant difference (p=<000) in the RBS readings of the patients during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd phases of the intervention of .web based DSME (p=<000) post hoc analysis with Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test revealed that there is very significant difference (p=<000) between groups. Conclusion: The use of web-based self-care management program is effective in improving FBS/RBS and level of knowledge to diabetes and DM management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus but needed longer intervention to improve BMI and WHR .Nurses as part of the DSME group and as health educator may use technology in giving health education to patients to improve patients self-management to diabetes.

Self-Care Management Practices for the Home Health Nurse

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 295-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Hitt ◽  
Eva Tatum ◽  
Mary McNair ◽  
Marilyn Harrington ◽  
Sandra D. Stanton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Care Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Home Health ◽  
Health Nurse

scholarly journals MyLung: A mHealth Assistive System to Empower Patients with COPD (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abc Xyz
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Care Management ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Awareness Level

BACKGROUND Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of those progressive diseases that deteriorate lung functions. When patients cannot breathe, nothing else in their lives matter. The breathlessness has negative implications on patients’ lives that lead to physical and psychological limitations. The physical limitations impede daily life activities that are essential for patients with COPD. Psychological limitations are manifested in anxiety that results from the emotional response to breathlessness. Because patients with COPD are always overwhelmed by anxiety and depression, they are less motivated to engage in self-care and education intervention. Moreover, the lack of relevant and updated information about the causes and consequences of the disease can exacerbate the problems of health literacy, information accessibility, and medical adherence. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to design an innovative mHealth app system called “MyLung” that provides a complete solution to increase self-awareness and to promote better self-care management. This IT artifact includes three integrative modules that are novel: education, risk reduction, and monitoring. METHODS The utility and effectiveness of the assistive mobile-based technology are evaluated using mixed methods approach. The study combines quantitative and qualitative research methods to thoroughly understand how the assistive mobile-based technology can influence patients’ behavioral intention to change their lifestyle. Thirty patients were assigned in two groups (intervention group and control group). The results from the quantitative analysis introduced several follow-up interviews using a qualitative study RESULTS The results of the quantitative study provide significant evidence that the design of MyLung leads to change in awareness level, self-efficacy and behavioral intention for patients with COPD. T- tests reveal significant difference before and after using mobile based app for awareness level (M = 3.28 versus 4.56, t(10) = 6.062, p < 0.001), self-efficacy (M = 3.11 versus 5.56, t(10) = 2.96, p = 0.014) and behavioral intention (M = 2.91versus 4.55, t(10) = 3.212, p = 0.009). In the same vein, independent sample t-tests reveal significant difference between groups in awareness level (M = 4.56 versus 3.31, t(19) = 4.80, p < 0.001) and self- efficacy (M = 5.56 versus 3.66, t(19) = 2.8, p < 0.012). Integrating findings from quantitative and qualitative strands introduces inferences that describe the impact of the design in a comprehensive view. These inferences are referred in this study as “meta-inferences”. CONCLUSIONS The objective of this research is to empower patients with COPD with assistive mobile-based technology that helps increase awareness levels and to engage patients in self-care management activities. The assistive technology aims to inform patients about the risk factors of COPD, and to improve access to relevant information. Meta-inferences that are emerged from the research outputs contribute to chronic management information systems research by helping us gain more complete understanding of the potential impacts of this proposed mobile-based design on patients with chronic disease.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF CONCEPT MAPPING AS A TEACHING STRATEGY ON THE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN ENGLISH

2021 ◽  
pp. 227-232
Author(s):  
Mr. Rommel P. Manzon
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of concept mapping as a teaching strategy on the students’ achievement and interest in English. It is a quasi-experimental design of non- equivalent pre-test post-test control group is used. Stratified random sampling technique is adapted in selecting the 250 students from the different schools in the Philippines. Two research instruments is developed by the researchers and used for data collection are: Students’ English Achievement Test (STAT) and Students’ Interest Inventory (SII). Mean and Standard Deviation are used to answer the three research questions, while three hypotheses are tested at 0.05 error margins using the t-test analysis. The result of the findings showed that there is significant difference in the mean achievement scores and interest rating of students are exposed to concept mapping strategy in English. There is a significant impact on the gender of the respondents on achievement of students that are exposed to concept mapping strategy. The researchers recommended among other things: the integration of concept mapping strategy in the curriculum, adequate training of English teachers on the use of concept mapping strategy. KEYWORDS: concept mapping; achievement; interest; gender; teaching strategy; and interest in English

Influencing Exercise and Hydration Self-Care Practices of Baccalaureate Nursing Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-147
Author(s):  
Colleen M. Nevins ◽  
Jacqueline Sherman ◽  
Keri Canchola ◽  
Kalie Ihrig ◽  
Brooklyn Steinfeld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Students ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Intervention Period ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Care Practices

Purpose: Health promotion is often neglected by students during their nursing education, yet research indicates that self-care practices can significantly reduce compassion fatigue and burnout. An intervention study investigated strategies to increase exercise and hydration in baccalaureate nursing students. Method: Using a convenience sample ( n = 73), data were collected through pre- and postsurveys of nursing students participating in an 8-week period that focused on strategies to increase walking and drinking water. Findings: Several significant trends emerged from the study participants ( n = 21). Younger (18-25 years) students perceived their health status as excellent to good, while older (26-50+ years) students viewed their health status as fair to poor. Although no significant difference in exercise occurred between pre- and postsurvey, a trend of an increase in frequency was noted. A dramatic increase of nearly 16 ounces in water consumption was reported on both clinical ( p = .032) and nonclinical ( p = .028) days. The findings are supported by Pender’s health promotion model concept of self-efficacy. Conclusion: The frequency of exercise and amount of hydration increased during the 8-week intervention period. Despite a small sample size and short intervention period, results merit further research on the positive influences of self-care practices in nursing students.

scholarly journals The floating traditional Rice Techno-Demonstration for Community Food Security

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 09-11
Author(s):  
Pasigan U. Buisan ◽  
Nasrudin A. Buisan
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Rice Variety ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Community Food Security ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Traditional Rice

Rice ranks as the most important cereal in the Philippines. It is one of the country’s largest agricultural production systems, highest among crop production. The general objective of the study was to determine if traditional rice variety can give optimum yield when planted in the floating area. The materials used were traditional rice varieties. The water hyacinth was converted into a rice floating area. Data gathered was analyzed using the analysis of variance. The LSD Test was employed to compare the significant difference between treatment mean values. Floating rice production is a viable option among small farmers particularly in areas where water availability is not control such as marshy area. Local materials such as water hyacinth as floater are widely available. There is a need however, for a sound cultural management to make it sustainable. The good agronomic characteristics of the rice varieties can be attributed by the types of variety and the management practices. The floating area can be converted a potential area for rice production for a certain community particularly in the marshy area. However, there a need for a sound management practices in the floating area that can farmers may adopt for a sustainable rice floating production area

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