scholarly journals Assessment of Healthcare Professional’s Knowledge, Skills, Motivation, and Commitment to Clinical Pathways Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 540-546
Author(s):  
Ivana Alona ◽  
Juliandi Harahap ◽  
Andike Aribi ◽  
Riyadh Ikhsan ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal Rizki Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Clinical Pathways ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
High Knowledge

BACKGROUND: Healthcare providers are facing challenges to deliver qualified and efficient health services in response to the current health system. Clinical pathways (CPs) are a tool to achieve the best clinical outcomes at the lowest cost. The implementation should be supported by healthcare professional’s capacity involved in the process. AIM: The aim of the study was to assess healthcare professionals’ knowledge, skills, motivation, and commitment to clinical pathways (CPs) implementation in Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) Hospital. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at USU Hospital with 65 healthcare professionals as participants who consist of 10 specialist doctors, 50 nurses, and 5 pharmacists. These participants were selected using quota sampling and interviewed using a developed and structured questionnaire. This questionnaire was tested for its validity and reliability with r > 0.5 and Cronbach’s Alpha > 0.6. Pearson correlation test with p < 0.05 was used for analyzing the relationship among variables on CPs implementation. RESULTS: The healthcare professionals in USU Hospital had high knowledge, motivation, and commitment, but moderate skills in CPs implementation. There were positive correlations between knowledge and skill (p = 0.039), motivation and skill (p = 0.001), commitment and skill (p = 0.001), and motivation and commitment (p = 0.001) on CPs implementation. CONCLUSION: USU Hospital healthcare professional’s knowledge, motivation, and commitment to CPs implementation were adequate, but their skills were moderate. The motivation is substantially related to the healthcare professional’s commitment to CPs implementation. This study recommended the hospital explore and grow skills in communication, coordination, and affective commitment among individuals, teamwork, and leaders for the sake of willingness to achieve the values or goals of the CP implementation in their organization.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Indonesian version of the aging males’ symptoms

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-4
Author(s):  
Dyandra Parikesit ◽  
Miftah Adityagama ◽  
Widi Atmoko ◽  
Ponco Birowo ◽  
Akmal Taher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Aging Males Symptoms

BACKGROUND Aging males’ symptoms (AMS) scale was developed to study the problems of aging males, especially related to the quality of life. Currently, there is no valid and reliable Indonesian version of the AMS scale. This study was aimed to translate and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of the AMS scale. METHODS This cross-sectional study translated the existing AMS scale into Indonesian, which was tested in 40 years old males from May to August 2020. Cross-cultural validation of the AMS scale was conducted by translating the questionnaire from English to Indonesian by two independent-certified translators. The validity of the Indonesian version of the AMS scale was measured by conducting a Pearson correlation (r) analysis. The reliability of this questionnaire was tested and retested in 118 participants with a 2-week interval. In addition, Cronbach’s alpha value was measured and used as a reference. The first test was conducted in a corporate blood donor event in Matraman, East Jakarta, and the retest was conducted in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. RESULTS The Indonesian version of the AMS scale was valid and had a good internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.74. The test-retest reliability showed good reliability with an r-value of 0.981. Pearson correlation test showed that all questions in the questionnaire were valid (p<0.05) and correlated positively. CONCLUSIONS The Indonesian version of the AMS scale derived from this study is valid and has good reliability.

scholarly journals Opinion of Healthcare Professionals in the Usage of Social Media for Patient Care in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Syed Meraj Ahmed ◽  
Faisal Alhumaidi Alruways ◽  
Thamer Fahad Alsallum ◽  
Meshal Munahi Almutairi ◽  
Abdullah Saif Al-Subhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Improve Patient Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Use Of Social Media

<span lang="EN-US">Use of social media for patient care is the new frontier in the healthcare indus-try. Sharing of information between the clinicians and their patients is now so much easier. In slowly gaining a foothold worldwide it needs a healthy push to make it universally accepta-ble. Study the knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare providers on the usage of social media in their clinical practice.</span><span lang="EN-US">A baseline cross – sectional study was conducted among 200 healthcare professionals from March 2015 to September 2015 on their knowledge, attitude, and practices in the use of social media for patient care in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia. A close ended self – administered validated questionnaire was used to gather data which was analyzed by using the SPSS ver. 21.0 software. 55.3% participants used social media for both professional and personal reasons. Some (25.3%) specified using it for patient care while a significant majority (52.9%) opined that it can be successfully used for patient interaction. Nearly 55% agreed that social media should not be banned due to its benefits as an efficient tool for patient communication. </span><span>S</span><span lang="EN-US">ocial media use for pa-tient doctor interaction should be encouraged to improve patient care through effective com-munication.</span>

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and use of protective measures against COVID-19 among nurses: a questionnaire-based multicenter cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramzi Shawahna
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
High Knowledge

Abstract Background During this pandemic, nurses have always been on the frontline and are probably the first healthcare providers to interact with patients presenting with symptoms of COVID-19. The main aim of this multicenter study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and use of protective measures against COVID-19 among nurses across the Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt) during the ongoing pandemic. Methods This was a questionnaire-based multicenter cross-sectional study that was conducted in the period between October 2020 to December 2020. The study tool tested knowledge (8-item), attitude (2-item), and use of protective measures against COVID-19 (3-item) among nurses. Associations between nurses’ characteristics and their knowledge, attitude, and use of protective measures were investigated using Student’s t-test, Analysis of Variance, and Pearson’s correlations. To control potentially confounding variables, predictors of higher knowledge, attitude, and use of protective measures were identified using multiple regression analyses. Results The study tool was complete by 455 nurses. The mean of knowledge, attitude, and use of protective measures scores were 75.7% (SD:12.4%), 75.1% (SD: 17.7%), and 91.6% (SD: 18.2%), respectively. Multiple linear regression models showed that high knowledge was predicted by being female (p-value = 0.004) and self-rating social status as high (p-value = 0.005). Higher attitude was predicted by being female (p-value = 0.005), self-rating academic achievements as high (p-value = 0.007), and having contracted COVID-19 (p-value = 0.001). Higher use of protective measures was predicted by self-rating academic achievements as high (p-value = 0.010). Conclusion Findings of this study suggested that nurses in the oPt had high knowledge, relatively optimistic attitude, and appropriately used protective measures against COVID-19 during the ongoing pandemic. Knowledge, attitude, and use of protective measures among nurses should continuously be updated as information unfold during the ongoing pandemic. More efforts are still needed to ensure protection of healthcare providers including nurses from contracting COVID-19.

scholarly journals The Relation Between IGF-1 Levels and Fasting Blood Glucose in Obese Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-146
Author(s):  
Zakaria Sendy Wardana ◽  
Gadis Meinar Sari ◽  
Damayanti Tinduh
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Physiological Mechanism ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Elisa Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test

This study used a cross sectional study method using 39 obese women aged 19-22 years old, Body Mass Index (BMI) 25-35 kg / m2 and Percentage Body Fat (PBF) above 30%, normal blood pressure, heart rate normal rest and normal Hemoglobin (Hb). IGF-1 levels were measured using the Enzym Link Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method, while the FBG measurements used ACCU-CHEK® Performance. Data analysis techniques used the Pearson Correlation test with the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The results obtained an average level of IGF-1 (11,530 ± 4,397) ng / mL and an average FBG (90,153 ± 6,659) mg / dL       (r = 0.379) and (p = 0.017). Based on the results of the study, it’s concluded that there is a positive correlation of IGF-1 levels with FBG in obese women. Further research is needed to explain the physiological mechanism of the relation between IGF-1 and FBG in more detail

scholarly journals Ekspresi Caspase-3 sebagai Petanda Apoptosis Makrofag Lesi Kulit Penderita Kusta Tipe Pausibasiler dan Multibasiler

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Anggun P Yuniaswan ◽  
Santoso Basuki ◽  
Delya Widasmara
Keyword(s):  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Punch Biopsy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Coefficient Corrélation ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Elimination Mechanism ◽  
Relationship Of

Macrophage and Schwann cells are target cell on leprosy disease, where apoptotic is assumed as one of elimination mechanism of macrophage previously infected by M.leprae. Several study showed various result in apoptotic on leprosy disease. Apoptotic level can be evaluated by observing caspase-3 activity, an executioner caspase on cell death. This study is aimed to observe the relationship of caspase-3 expression with paucibacillary and multibacillary types of leprosy. We used observational analytic and cross sectional study with consecutive sampling method. The subject was leprosy patient which had been diagnosed on dermatovenereology division outpatient clinic Saiful Anwar Hospital, and fullfilled the inclusion-exclusion criteria. Total subject was 19 persons (11 multibacillary and 8 paucibacillary). Sampling was taken with punch biopsy on skin lession, followed by immunohistochemical staining with caspase-3 antibody, and caspase-3 expression was measured by ImmunoRatio method. Comparation test revealed significant difference (p<0.05%) between caspase-3 expression mean on paucibacillary patient (84.46%) compared to multibacillary patient (65.39%). Pearson correlation test revealed caspase-3 expression tend to be higher in paucibacillary patient than multibacillary (coefficient correlation -0.759). In conclusion, there is a significance relationship between caspase-3 expression with leprosy type.

scholarly journals The Influence of Students’ Knowledge and Attitude toward Functional Foods Consumption Behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Afina ◽  
Retnaningsih Retnaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Functional Foods ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Correlated Factors

<p class="Default"><em>This research was to analyze the influence of students’ knowledge and attitude toward functional foods consumption behavior. This research used cross sectional study design and was conducted at Institut Pertanian Bogor, Dramaga. Samples in this research were 204 students of Institut Pertanian Bogor chosen using simple random sampling method. Data were collected by self-administered technique using questionnaires. The results showed that the average of functional foods consumption frequency was 47 times a month and the number of types consumed was seven. The results of Pearson correlation test showed that students’ allowance, attitudes, and frequency of functional foods consumption was significantly positively correlated. Factors that have significant positive effect toward consumption frequency are allowance and students’ attitude. The number of functional foods types consumed was influenced by students’ attitude. </em></p><p class="Default"><strong> </strong></p>

Final Validation of the Pediatric Tracheotomy Health Status Instrument (PTHSI)

2002 ◽  
Vol 126 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Hartnick ◽  
Barbara K. Giambra ◽  
Cynthia Bissell ◽  
Cynthia M. Fitton ◽  
Robin T. Cotton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specific Criterion ◽  
Health Status Instrument ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: We sought to describe the development and final testing of an instrument designed to evaluate the impact of tracheotomy on the health-related quality of life of affected families in whom a child has had a tracheotomy (the Pediatric Tracheotomy Health Status Instrument [PTHSI]). STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional study designed to analyze a disease-specific health status instrument to establish validity and reliability. RESULTS: The PTHSI was initially pilot tested in 130 families during a 3-month period from September through November 2000. After initial analysis and revision, from January 2001 through July 2001, 154 different families completed the revised instrument. The overall Cronbach's α coefficient for the instrument was 0.91, with domain-specific coefficients ranging from 0.66 for physical symptoms to 0.87 for caregiver stress and coping. Specific criterion validity analysis produced a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.8 ( P < 0.0001). Construct validity testing via Wilcoxon matched sum testing suggested statistically significant differences between subpopulations ( P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: After initial testing and revision of the PTHSI, final instrument administration and analysis reveal the instrument to be valid and reliable. Future studies are planned to evaluate its responsiveness in longitudinal application.

scholarly journals Korelasi IgE terhadap rasio neutrofil/eosinofil jaringan dan darah penderita rinosinusitis kronik Aspergillus fumigatus

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Fifin Pradina Duhitatrissari ◽  
Endang Retnoningsih ◽  
Iriana Maharani
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Fumigatus ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Paired T Test

Latar Belakang: Prevalensi rinosinusitis kronik (RSK) jamur saat ini cenderung meningkat. Jamurberperan sebagai mikroorganisme dan merupakan salah satu penyebab RSK. Pemeriksaan immunoglobulinE (IgE) Aspergillus fumigatus (Af) digunakan untuk menegakkan diagnosis rinosinusitis jamur tanpa harusmelalui tindakan invasif. Perubahan rasio neutrofil/eosinofil (RNE) digunakan untuk memahami responinflamasinya. Tujuan: Mengetahui korelasi antara kadar IgE Af terhadap perubahan RNE mukosa dandarah pada penderita RSK jamur. Metode: Penelitian cross sectional, melibatkan 13 subjek penelitiandengan pengambilan darah dan mukosa sinus maksila untuk diidentifikasi Af dengan Polymerase ChainReaction (PCR), dilanjutkan ELISA untuk mengukur kadar IgE Af serta flowcytometry untuk mengukurkadar neutrofil dan eosinofil mukosa sinus maksila dan darah. Hasil: Rerata IgE Af mukosa 1,112±0,883kU/mL, darah 1,041±0,876 kU/mL (N<0,35 kU/L). Dengan uji T berpasangan didapatkan kesesuaian antarakadar IgE Af darah dan mukosa (p=0,852). Rerata eosinofil mukosa 3,9±1,92% (N:0,3-0,7%) dan darah4,88±2,02% (N:3-9%). Rerata neutrofil mukosa 4,28±2,04 (N:1,1-1,7%) dan darah 49,41±13,98% (N:55,8-59,6%). Rerata RNE mukosa 1,77±2,28 (N:2,8). Rerata RNE darah 12,12 ± 6,25 (N:9,6). Didapatkan93,3% mukosa subjek penelitian mengalami inflamasi eosinofilik, 53,3% mengalami inflamasi eosinofilikpada darah. Dengan uji T berpasangan terdapat ketidaksesuaian RNE mukosa dengan darah (p:0,000).Tes korelasi Pearson antara IgE Af dengan RNE mukosa, tidak terdapat korelasi bermakna (p:0,523) danantara IgE Af dengan RNE darah, tidak terdapat korelasi bermakna (p:0,607). Kesimpulan: Terdapatkesesuaian antara kadar IgE Af mukosa dan darah, tetapi tidak terdapat kesesuaian antara RNE mukosadan darah. Tidak terdapat korelasi antara peningkatan kadar IgE Af dengan RNE pada mukosa dan darah.  ABSTRACTBackground: The prevalence of chronic fungal rhinosinusitis (CFR) nowadays tends to increase.Fungi act as microorganisms and is one of the causes of chronic rhinosinusitis. The examination ofimmunoglobulin E (IgE) Aspergillus fumigatus (Af) is applied to establish the diagnosis of CFR withouthaving to do invasive actions. Neutrophil/eosinophil ratio (NER) changes are used to understand theinflammatory response. Purpose: To determine the correlation between IgE Af levels on changes ofmucosal and blood NER in CFR patients. Method: A cross-sectional study, involving 13 subjects bytaking sample of the blood and maxillary sinus mucosa to identify Af with Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR), followed by ELISA to measure the levels of IgE Af, and flowcytometry to measure the levels ofneutrophils and eosinophils of the blood and mucosa of maxillary sinuses. Results: The mean IgE ofmucosa: 1.112±0.883kU/mL, and of blood: 1.041± 0.876kU/mL (N<0.35kU/L). With paired T-test,there was a match between blood and mucosal IgE level (p=0.852). The mean eosinophil of mucosa:3.9±1.92%,(N:0.3-0.7%) and of blood 4.88±2.02% (N:3-9%). The mean neutrophil of mucosa:4.28±2.04%(N:1.1-1.7%) and of blood 49.41± 13.98%(N:55.8-59.6%). The mean NER of mucosa:1.77±2.28(N:2.8), and of blood: 12.12±6.25(N:9.6). It was revealed that 93.3% of mucosal subjects hadeosinophilic inflammation, 53.3% had eosinophilic inflammation in blood. With paired T-test there wasa mucosal NER mismatch with blood (p:0.000). The Pearson correlation-test between IgE Af and NERmucosa had no significant correlation (p:0.523), and between IgE Af with NER of blood there was no significant correlation (p:0.607). Conclusion: There was a correspondence between IgE Af of mucosaand blood levels, but there was no match between the mucosal and blood NERs. There was no correlationbetween elevated levels of IgE Af and NER in the mucosa and blood.

scholarly journals Exemplification of dental morbidity and morbidity by Lockers model among lawyers of Bhopal city

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2640
Author(s):  
Juhi Lohiya ◽  
Vrinda Saxena ◽  
Swapnil Jain ◽  
Vijayta Sharva ◽  
Shweta Chaturvedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Morbid Condition ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Related Quality

Background: The representation of dental morbidity and mortality through the implication of Lockers model was scientifically designed. Main focus of the study to assess the oral health related quality of life among one of the most stressful and preoccupied professionals.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the 250 lawyers of Bhopal city to integrate oral health with quality of life integrated with oral health component. Morbid condition of dentition was assessed by WHO Dentition status and treatment needs 1997 Performa and its application on Leao and Shiham 5 scale questionnaire comparing it with quality of life. Data was collected; the relationship of DIDL scale was compared with each construct of Locker’s conceptual model on oral health. The collected data was tabulated using excel and analysis was done using SPSS 17.0 version. Pearson correlation test, ANOVA and post hoc were used to test the significance.Results: It was observed that 29.6% of lawyers had impaired quality of life due to morbid condition of dentition and mortality related issues. This shows high dissatisfaction on the part of lawyers related to the oral health. All the dimensions of DIDL scale show statically positive correlation with each other eating restriction and DMFT due to missing component and painful incidences were observed.Conclusions: Dental diseases or problems have definitive effects on individuals’ quality of life with different aspects of their oral health concerns. Such morbid condition has high impact on psychological discomfort.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Kinesiophobia in Patients with Osteoarthritis Knee: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 3907-3912
Author(s):  
Subha Pragathi Kanniappan ◽  
◽  
Vishnu Vardhan G.D ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Joint Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Osteoarthritis Knee ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the commonest forms of joint disease, and the knee is one of the most commonly affected joints. OA is clinically associated with pain, joint stiffness, joint deformity and swelling. Kinesiophobia is a condition in which a patient has an excessive, irritational, and debilitating fear of physical movement and activity resulting from a feeling of vulnerability to painful injury or reinjury. This study addresses the influence of biological (eg: X-ray changes) as well as severity of pain, kinesiophobia in individual physical functioning. The purpose of the study aims to know the prevalence of kinesiophobia in patients with OA knee. Methodology: A simple random sampling of 30 patients with diagnosed OA knee who visited Pravara Rural hospital (Loni) was included. The patients included were between the age group of 40 - 80 years and were screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data collection includes the application of scales (Tampa scale of Kinesiophobia-11) which includes 11 items, WOMAC (3 components), VAS to all the 30 subjects and was taken by the principal investigator. The total scores of each scale were analyzed mean and standard deviation were taken. Pearson correlation test was performed to know the correlation between each component. Result: Pearson correlation test was performed which showed a positive correlation between all the four variables i.e. stage of OA, VAS, TSK 11, WOMAC with r= 0.0312. Conclusion: The present study concluded that as there is progression in level or stage of OA there is increase in severity of pain which leads to further increase in level of kinesiophobia in individuals with OA of knee. This all components furthers leads to decrease in physical functioning in individuals with OA knee. KEY WORDS: Osteoarthritis, knee, Kinesiophobia, TSK11, WOMAC, VAS.

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