scholarly journals Patient’s knowledge, attitudes and practices on informed consent in a clinical setting; A study done at Colombo North Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
W. N. S. Perera ◽  
B. P. P. Perera ◽  
P. Paranitharan
Keyword(s):  
Informed Consent ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals A Study on Sample Rejection Rates due to Pre-analytical Errors: Associated Factors and Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Nurses on Blood Sample Collection for Haematology at a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.K.M. Dilshika ◽  
W.V.R.T.D.G. Bandara ◽  
A.D.S.S. Karunanayaka
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Blood Sample ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Rejection Rate ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Analytical Errors ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Rejection Rates

Introduction: Clinical diagnosis is mostly dependent on laboratory test results. Studies have shown that 70% of clinical laboratory samples are rejected due to pre-analytical errors. This study was conducted to assess; rejection rates of blood samples, major reasons for rejection of blood samples, and knowledge, attitudes and practice of nurses on blood sample collection. Methods: Details of rejected blood samples were collected using data sheets of rejected blood specimens at the Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, Sri Lanka. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nursing officers on blood sample collection were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: Overall blood sample rejection rate was 3.3%. The major cause of rejection of blood samples was the clotting of specimens. Insufficient volume, hemolysis, unavailability of request form for investigation, discrepancies in bed head tickets, discrepancies of the names, and use of IV line for blood collection were among the other reasons for sample rejection. The highest rejection rate was reported from the samples obtained for Prothrombin time/International Normalized Ratio (PT/INR) test. According to the scores obtained for knowledge of the nurses on blood sample collection, 43% of them scored ‘average’ while 38% scored ‘good’. The nurses’ attitudes on blood sample collection were satisfactory. Conclusions: Overall rejection rate was higher in the Haematology Laboratory of Teaching Hospital Karapitiya compared to the values reported elsewhere. Although the overall knowledge of nurses was satisfactory regarding blood sample collection, aspects such as knowledge on the correct volume of blood needed for specific investigations, choosing a suitable site for blood drawing, and practices such as the provision of duly filled investigation forms need to be improved.Keywords: Rejection rate, Pre-analytical error, Haematology, Blood, Sample collection

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on COVID-19 Among Medical Students in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952199366
Author(s):  
Anne Thushara Matthias ◽  
Mathotage Sathiesha Nihari Padmasiri ◽  
Uduwaka Gam Aacharige Navoda Dharani
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among mothers of children with epilepsy: A study in a teaching hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 147-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali-Asghar Kolahi ◽  
Mohsen Abbasi-Kangevari ◽  
Pouya Bakhshaei ◽  
Farhad Mahvelati-Shamsabadi ◽  
Seyed-Hassan Tonekaboni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Mastery and glove use in nursing practice at the Hassan II University Teaching Hospital of Fes- Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benboubker Moussa ◽  
Nhili Aziz ◽  
Tarik Sadki ◽  
Boujamaa El Marnissi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Evaluative Study ◽  
Individual Protection ◽  
Period Data ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Disposable Gloves

Gloves are worn to protect hands from contamination and microorganisms; this measurement tries to isolate the hands of the healthcare workers to ensure a better protection, with an aim of minimizing the risk of transmission of infectious agents to patients. This survey aims at assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards disposable gloves use among nursing staff at Hassan II University Teaching Hospital in Fez. This is a cross-sectional prospective and evaluative study that covers a two-month period. Data were collected using an anonymous and self-administered questionnaire. The population studied was quite young with 76,5% aged between 20-30 years. The results have shown that 264 (85.99%) of participants had received training in disposable gloves mastering. Moreover, 161 (52.3%) claimed to change always disposable gloves while moving from one patient to another. In contrast, 231 (75.2%) emphasized the need to change gloves each time they have been in contact with blood or other body fluids. However, the Studies by self- administered questionnaires, as is the case for our investigation, inform about self-declared claims and are not always related to practical implications Inappropriate glove use was frequently declared in this study. This survey showed a misconception of the risk in several practice situations, some good results of wearing gloves reflect this engendered feeling of individual protection.

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