scholarly journals Nurses’ perspectives about communication with patients in an intensive care setting using a communication board: A pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martelize Gropp ◽  
Ensa Johnson ◽  
Juan Bornman ◽  
Rajinder Koul
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intensive Care Setting ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Communication Board

Background: Communication in the intensive care setting (ICS) is critical for both the patient and the medical staff to provide efficient care and thus alleviate possible patient adverse effects. Persons with complex communication needs are particularly vulnerable in ICSs and therefore require additional communication support.Aim: This study focused on the perspectives of nurses about communication with patients with communication needs in ICSs using paper-based communication boards, namely the translated Vidatak EZ Board, before and after a training session.Setting: A 1650-bed public hospital with a 26-bed ICS in a semi-urban, low socio-economic area in South Africa served as the research setting.Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test group design with withdrawal and a control group was used. Data were gathered using a custom-designed questionnaire completed by ICS nurse participants recruited from a public hospital.Results: Responses of some nurses did not change in post-test 1, but their responses did change in post-test 2. Some of the nurses’ perspectives changed, as expected from the pre-test to post-test 1. Nurses recommended specific adaptations to the communication board.Conclusions: Most nurses agreed that communication is crucial in ICSs and that a communication board can be implemented; however, limited success was observed implementing the board following a short training. The inter-professional collaboration between nurses and speech-language therapists to provide optimal health care to patients in ICS is emphasised.

scholarly journals Suplementasi ekstrak albumin ikan gabus terhadap status gizi dan imunitas pasien stroke

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Vivien Novarina Kasim ◽  
Sri Manovita Pateda ◽  
Veni Hadju ◽  
Nurhaedar Jafar
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Malnutrition and immunology change in stroke would affect the outcome of the stroke patient. The supplement of the extract of snakehead fish as an alternative is expected could reduce the effect pasca stroke.Objective: This study aims to assess the effect of snakehead fish supplementation on nutritional status, levels of albumin, TLC and TNF-α in stroke patients.Method: This type of study is a quasi-experimental, pre-test post-test group design, by providing treatment to the subject of research and treatment effects were measured and analyzed. Subjects were divided into two groups; a first group which receives 3 x 2 capsule of snakehead fish supplementation as well as diet and nutrition education (intervention group) and the second group that received only diet and education (control group).Results: From the results, it was found that nutritional status, which was obtained by measuring UAC in cases and controls are good (SG ≥ 85%) but no significant differences between them (p=0.914). There are significant differences between albumin levels before and after intervention (p=0.023) with an average increase of 0.2 g/dl, but not in the control group (p=0.931). For TLC values increased in the intervention group (990,5 sel/mm3) and a decrease in the control group (645,03 sel/mm3) with a significant difference in both groups (p=0.034). There was a decrease of TNFα in both group; for cases (mean=-2.91) and controls (mean=-2.58) with significant differences between the two groups (p=0.001).Conclusion: The supplementation of an extract of snakehead fish could increase the albumin and TLC level and decrease the TNFα in stroke patients.

scholarly journals Manajemen Fatigue melalui Kombinasi Aerobik dengan Relaksasi Yoga pada Penderita Kanker Payudara dalam Program Kemoterapi

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Muhammad Taukhid
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
History Of

Background : Fatigue is feeling tired physically, psychologically, cognitively perceived cancer patients while undergoing therapies for the disease, including chemotherapy. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in the level of fatigue in cancer patients between before and after aerobic exercise combined with relaxation techniques of yoga. Methods :  This study used Quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest control group in patients with breast cancer in the course of chemotherapy. The sampling methods used purposive sampling. The fatigue level was collected by subjective instruments Pipper Fatigue Scale (PFS), and then analyzed by the Independent and Dependent T test, and multivariate analysis used linear regression with a significance value of α 0.05. Results :  There were differences in the level of fatigue post-test between the intervention group and the control group with a difference of 1.25 (p = 0.013). History of previous exercise may explain the 17.8% level of fatigue that occurs in patients with breast cancer in the course of chemotherapy, the rest was explained by other variables. Conclusion : There were a decrease in the level fatigue statistically, however clinically the level of fatigue remain the same catagories.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Kemandirian Lansia Melalui Okupasi Terapi dan Group Psychotheraphy di PSTW Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin Padang Pariaman

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-146
Author(s):  
Sunardi Sunardi ◽  
Renidayati Renidayati
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Training Module ◽  
Therapeutic Modalities ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The increasing number of the elderly causes complex problems for the elderly, families and communities. Physiological and psychological changes make the elderly feel useless, experience decreased motivation and independence. One of the efforts to increase the independence of the elderly in order to remain qualified is the application of therapeutic modalities in the form of occupational therapy and group psychotherapy. This study aims to determine the changes in the independence of the elderly before and after Ocupasi therapy and Group Psychotherapy at PSTW Sabai Nan Aluih Sic Cincin, Padang Pariaman Regency. The study used a quantitative approach with "Quasi Experimental pre and post test with control group which was held from March to November 2019. The study sample was 63 elderly people who were taken by purposive sampling." The research instrument used the Katz AD Index. Data analysis used Paired sample t-test and Independent t test. The increase in the average independence of the dementia elderly was greater in the elderly who were given Ocupasi therapy and Group Psychotherapy by 18.83 compared to those who received Ocupasi therapy of 7,121. Conclusion The elderly who received occupational therapy and group psychotherapy experienced an increase in independence compared to the elderly who only received occupational therapy. It is recommended that nursing home nurses receive occupational therapy training modified with group psychotherapy and that the training module needs to be improved.

scholarly journals PSYCHOEDUCATION INTERVENTION INCREASE ON THE ABILITY OF THE PRE-SENILE HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Nyoman Sudja ◽  
Meirina Meirina
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The City

Introduction: Increasing age in pre-senile, causes a deterioration abilities and physical changes, including the cardiovascular system. Blood vessels lose their elasticity thus be increased peripheral vascular resistance that results in hypertension. This study aims to gain an idea of the effect on the ability of pre-senile people’s psychoeducation in the management of hypertension. Method: Quasi-experimental, the pre-post test with control group design, psychoeducation intervention with a sample size of 72 people . Result: The results showed signifi cant difference of pre-aged knowledge and behavior before and after getting psychoeducation intervention in the intervention group (p-value = 0.000 knowledge, and behaviors = 0.000) . Whereas in the control group there was no difference in knowledge (p-value = 0.896), but there are signifi cant differences in behavior of pre-senile people (p-value = 0.049). There are differences in knowledge and behavior after they were given psychoeducation intervention (post-test ) in the intervention group and the control group (p-value = 0.001 knowledge , behavior=0.018). Discussion: Psychoeducation had effect on the ability of pre-senile in the management of hypertension, so this program can be applied to groups of Posbindu for pre-senile people throughout the areas of the city of Bogor.Key words: psychoeducation, skills, pre-senile, hypertension

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pendidikan Gizi terhadap Sikap, Asupan Zat Gizi Makro, dan Air pada Anggota Pramuka

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Farida Farida ◽  
Hesti Permata Sari ◽  
Afina Rachma Sulistyaning ◽  
Ibnu Zaki
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Nutritional Education ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Test Control

<p><em>The study was aimed to analyze the effect of nutritional education on attitude changes and increased of macronutrients and water intake in scout teenagers. The study was quasi-experimental with pre- and post-test control group design. The treatment group was given nutritional education four times during one month. Pre-test was conducted a week before intervention and post-test was conducted a week after intervention. Subjects were all members of Saka Bhayangkara and Saka Wira Kartika Scout. The result showed that nutritional education was significant improved median value of attitude score and increased (p &lt;0,05). macronutrients intake in treatment group. The average of macronutrients intake in treatment group, before and after intervention were 1137,8±178,7 Kcal and 1490,4± 206,6 Kcal/day for energy; 40,4 ± 9,8 g/day and 60,8 ± 9,3g/day for protein; 38,5 ± 12,6 g/day and 59,3 ± 9,4 g/day for fat; 155,6 ± 29,5 g/day and 177,6 ± 33,5 g/day for carbohydrates; 782,4±347,7 mL and 834,6±383,2 mL for water. Nutritional education improved nutrition attitudes and increased macro-nutrient intake among scout.</em></p>

scholarly journals READING NARRATIVE BY SEMANTIC MAPPING: A STRATEGY TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Durratul Hikmah ◽  
Mohammad Sofyan Adi Pranata
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Semantic Mapping ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Comprehension Skill ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study attempted to investigate the effectiveness of using semantic mapping strategy for improving students’ reading comprehension skill on narrative text. This study employed a quasi-experimental design by dividing the research group into control and experimental group. In this study, a pre-test and post-test experimental design with control group was used. The instruments used to collect the data were reading comprehension tests before and after the treatment.  The study was conducted at grade VIII of SMP Nurul Jadid Probolinggo at which the students were identified as having problem in comprehending English narrative text. The finding showed that semantic mapping strategy can improve students’ comprehension on reading narrative text.

scholarly journals Breathing And Stretching Exercises Affect The Decrease in The Intensity of Leg Cramp Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-192
Author(s):  
Achwan Achwan ◽  
Abdurahman B.B. Laksono
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Common Side Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Leg cramps are a common side effect of intradialysis CKD patients. Preventing intradialysis cramping pain can improve quality of life. Breathing and stretching exercises are non-pharmacological treatments for cramping pain. The purpose of this study was to prove the effect of breathing and stretching exercises on changes in the intensity of leg cramps in hemodialysis patients at the Haji Jakarta Hospital in 2018. This study was a quasi-experimental study with a two-group pre-post test research design. The sample was selected by purposive sampling, a sample of 34 patients. The intensity of muscle cramps was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale. The results of the analysis using the paired sample T-test. The results showed that the intervention group had a P-value = 0.01 and the control group had a P-value = 0.055, meaning that there was a difference in mean the intensity of cramping pain before and after breathing and stretching exercises was compared, so it was concluded that there was an effect of breathing and stretching exercises on the intensity of intradialysis leg cramps. Patients are advised to breathing and stretching exercises regularly, light exercise, eat and drink diet.

scholarly journals PENGARUH THERAPY BEKAM BASAH TERHADAP TEKANAN DARAH PASIEN HIPERTENSI

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Leli Mulyati
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Cupping Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pressure Measurements ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Average Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study aims to determined the effected of wet cupping therapy on blood pressure in hypertensive patients. The study used a quasi-experimental method with one group pre-test and post-test without a control group. The study subjects total 30 respondents consisting of patients with hypertension. All subjects are given wet cupping treatment twice with an interval of 2 weeks. Blood pressure measurements made ​​before and after wet cupping. The results of analysis used a t-dependent, decrease in average systolic blood pressure was 13 333 ± 12 042 wet cupping mmHg and diastolic 4667 ± 3294 mmHg. At week 2 a decrease in average systolic blood pressure mmHg while the 8667 ± 8308 6667 ± 5525 mmHg diastolic. Decrease in average systolic and diastolic blood pressure there were significant differences (p <0.05) in the first wet cupping and second wet cupping. This shows that wet cupping therapy affects blood pressure in hypertension patients.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of training given to nurses for reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
Hatice Oner Cengiz ◽  
Nevin Kanan
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Test Model ◽  
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training

Purpose The aim of this study it to determine the effect of training intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Materials and methods A quasi-experimental (single group, pre-test–post-test) model was used. The study was conducted in 2015, in nine adult ICUs in Istanbul, where we observed the VAP rate and trained study group nurses. Sixty nurses were given two VAP training sessions (averaging 45 min each) at intervals of 6 months. Forty-nine nurses were in the control group. Data were collected with an Introductory Information Form, a VAP Information Test, and an Application Status of VAP Preventive/Reducing Initiatives Form. The incidences of VAP in 2014 and 2015 were also compared. Frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, t-tests, Wilcoxon tests, and χ2 tests were used to evaluate the data. The values of p less than .05 were considered significant. Results The mean-total-knowledge score increased significantly in the study group. The application of preventive/reducing initiatives also increased significantly in the study group, but in the last measurement, the difference between the groups was not statistically significant. The incidences of VAP decreased significantly in the study group. Conclusion The study showed that the VAP training given to intensive care nurses increased their knowledge level and decreased the incidence of VAP in their ICUs.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Marital Burnout and Self-Compassion in Unsupervised Women under the Cover of NGOs of Tehran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parisa Amini ◽  
Reza Karami Nejad
Keyword(s):  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

 Introduction: Unsupervised Women always face very serious challenges in life. These problems can affect different aspects of their lives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on self-compassion and marital boredom in Unsupervised Women. Methods: The research was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test with control group. The statistical population consisted of Unsupervised Women under the Cover of NGOs of Tehran and the sample consisted of 30 women (15 individual in control and 15 individual in Experiment group) according to education level and age. The participants randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The research instrument were Penance Marital Burning Scale and Raes, Pommier, Neff, & Van Gucht self—compassion scale. After the pre-test, the experimental group received 8 sessions of ACT, while the control group received no intervention. At the end of intervention post-test was performed. The results were analyzed by ANCOVA at the level of 0.05 using SPSS 20 software. Results: Based on the results of the research, A significant difference was found between the two groups regarding their Marital Burning (P < 0.001, F=401.28) and increased self-compassion intervention (P < 0.001, F=457.52) before and after intervention. The effect size was 0.9 for Marital Burning and 0.3 for self-compassion. Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, ACT can be used to decrease Marital Burning and increase self-compassion in unsupervised Women. ACT leads to psychological flexibility and commitment to perform actions that may lead to a fulfilling, rich and meaningful life, so it can be used as an effective intervention to decrease Marital Burning and increase self-compassion.

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