scholarly journals Perceptions of health care professionals on the safety and security at Odi District Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday O. Okeke ◽  
Langalibalele H. Mabuza
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Security System ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Lighting System ◽  
Secure Environment ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
Systematic Sampling Method

Background: For optimum delivery of service, an establishment needs to ensure a safe and secure environment. In 2011, the South African government promulgated the National Core Standards for Health Establishments for safety and security for all employees in all establishments. Little is known about whether these standards are being complied to.Aim and setting: To assess the perceptions of health care professionals (HCPs) on safety and security at Odi District Hospital.Methodology: A sample of 181 out of a total of 341 HCPs was drawn through a systematic sampling method from each HCP category. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The SPSS® statistical software version 22 was used for data analysis. The level of statistical significance was set at < 0.05.Results: There were more female respondents than male respondents (136; 75.10%). The dominant age group was 28–47 years (114; 57.46%). Perceptions on security personnel, their efficiency and the security system were significantly affirmed (p = 0.0001). The hospital infrastructure, surroundings and plan in emergencies were perceived to be safe (p < 0.0001). The hospital lighting system was perceived as inadequate (p = 0.0041). Only 36 (20.2%) HCPs perceived that hospital authorities were concerned about employees’ safety (p < 0.0001).Conclusion: HCPs had positive perceptions regarding the hospital’s security system. Except for the negative perceptions of the lighting system and the perceived lack of hospital authorities’ concern for staff safety, perceptions of the HCPs on the hospital working environment were positive. The hospital authorities need to establish the basis of negative perceptions and enforce remedial measures to redress them.

scholarly journals Xigua Video as a Source of Information on Breast Cancer: Content Analysis

10.2196/19668 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. e19668
Author(s):  
Peng Pan ◽  
Changhua Yu ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Xilei Zhou ◽  
Tingting Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Misleading Information ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Information Group ◽  
Source Of Information

Background Seeking health information on the internet is a popular trend. Xigua Video, a short video platform in China, ranks among the most accessed websites in the country and hosts an increasing number of videos with medical information. However, the nature of these videos is frequently unscientific, misleading, or even harmful. Objective Little is known about Xigua Video as a source of information on breast cancer. Thus, the study aimed to investigate the contents, quality, and reliability of breast cancer–related content on Xigua Video. Methods On February 4, 2020, a Xigua Video search was performed using the keyword “breast cancer.” Videos were categorized by 2 doctors based on whether the video content provided useful or misleading information. Furthermore, the reliability and quality of the videos were assessed using the 5-point DISCERN tool and 5-point global quality score criteria. Results Out of the 170 videos selected for the study, 64 (37.6%) were classified as useful, whereas 106 (62.4%) provided misleading information. A total of 41.8% videos (71/170) were generated by individuals compared to 19.4% videos (33/170) contributed by health care professionals. The topics mainly covered etiology, anatomy, symptoms, preventions, treatments, and prognosis. The top topic was “treatments” (119/170, 70%). The reliability scores and global quality scores of the videos in the useful information group were high (P<.001). No differences were observed between the 2 groups in terms of video length, duration in months, and comments. The number of total views was higher for the misleading information group (819,478.5 vs 647,940) but did not reach a level of statistical significance (P=.112). The uploading sources of the videos were mainly health care professionals, health information websites, medical advertisements, and individuals. Statistical differences were found between the uploading source groups in terms of reliability scores and global quality scores (P<.001). In terms of total views, video length, duration, and comments, no statistical differences were indicated among the said groups. However, a statistical difference was noted between the useful and misleading information video groups with respect to the uploading sources (P<.001). Conclusions A large number of Xigua videos pertaining to breast cancer contain misleading information. There is a need for accurate health information to be provided on Xigua Video and other social media; health care professionals should address this challenge.

scholarly journals A study on the knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students of a tertiary care teaching hospital on occupational hazards faced by the health care professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 2931
Author(s):  
Pradumna Pathak ◽  
Raktim Borgohain
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Occupational Hazard

Background: Health care sector is clearly a high-risk sector for acquiring occupational hazards and have given rise to a debate on the need for a specific approach in order to improve the protection of the health and safety of hospital personnel. Many health care professionals in hospitals are exposed to significant occupational health hazards and consequently are at high risk of work-related diseases. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice of medical students on occupational hazards faced by health care professionals.Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 235 undergraduate medical students was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: All the respondents stated that they were aware of occupational hazard in their profession. 60% responded that biological hazards have maximum chance to occur at their working environment. 66.8% feared that occupational hazard can hamper their performance and 63.4% were of the view that animal simulation methods/manikins can minimize the risk of occupational hazard. 72.8% stated that clinical wards are the most likely place for occupational hazard and air-borne infection is the commonest source. Most respondents (97.4%) would like this topic to be included in the Undergraduate curriculum and 98.3% respondents were willing to attend a training programme about occupational health and safety.Conclusions: Hospital should provide personal protective equipment’s and look after adequate waste disposal systems to prevent the occurrence of health hazards in hospitals.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Challenges Faced by Female Health Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Lahore, Pakistan: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumbal Shahbaz ◽  
Muhammad Zeshan Ashraf ◽  
Rubeena Zakar ◽  
Florian Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Phenomenological Methodology ◽  
Psychosocial Challenges ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Abstract Background: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is disseminating rapidly, increasing stress and challenges for health care professionals around the world. This study aims to discover the psychosocial challenges faced by female health care professionals (HCPs) treating COVID-19 patients in Pakistan.Methods: Using an empirical phenomenological methodology, semi-structured telephone-based qualitative interviews were taken from 22 female HCPs who were providing their expertise for COVID-19 patients in tertiary level hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan. Purposive sampling has been used for recruitment. The interviews were taken from July 20 to August 20, 2020. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.Results: This study discovered the psychosocial challenges faced by female HCPs serving COVID-19 patients. Five themes have been observed in the interviews: psychological concerns of HCPs while treating COVID-19 patients; feelings towards COVID-19 patients; confidence in government, administration and self-reflection; challenges as female HCPs and coping strategies; and finally, future concerns and recommendations. Many of these themes have also been linked with cultural issues, making the results specific for Pakistan.Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, female front-line HCPs have faced immense psychosocial pressure, starting from unsupportive family norms to unwelcoming working environment and insensitive hospital administration. Moreover, rumours among general public, lack of proper training, missing incentives and improper system surveillance had increased the anxiety and stress among HCPs. Hence, legislators are advised to take appropriate actions countrywide in order to improve the still on-going challenges and to support female HCPs in their working environment.

scholarly journals Xigua Video as a Source of Information on Breast Cancer: Content Analysis (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Pan ◽  
Changhua Yu ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Xilei Zhou ◽  
Tingting Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Misleading Information ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Information Group ◽  
Source Of Information

BACKGROUND Seeking health information on the internet is a popular trend. Xigua Video, a short video platform in China, ranks among the most accessed websites in the country and hosts an increasing number of videos with medical information. However, the nature of these videos is frequently unscientific, misleading, or even harmful. OBJECTIVE Little is known about Xigua Video as a source of information on breast cancer. Thus, the study aimed to investigate the contents, quality, and reliability of breast cancer–related content on Xigua Video. METHODS On February 4, 2020, a Xigua Video search was performed using the keyword “breast cancer.” Videos were categorized by 2 doctors based on whether the video content provided useful or misleading information. Furthermore, the reliability and quality of the videos were assessed using the 5-point DISCERN tool and 5-point global quality score criteria. RESULTS Out of the 170 videos selected for the study, 64 (37.6%) were classified as useful, whereas 106 (62.4%) provided misleading information. A total of 41.8% videos (71/170) were generated by individuals compared to 19.4% videos (33/170) contributed by health care professionals. The topics mainly covered etiology, anatomy, symptoms, preventions, treatments, and prognosis. The top topic was “treatments” (119/170, 70%). The reliability scores and global quality scores of the videos in the useful information group were high (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). No differences were observed between the 2 groups in terms of video length, duration in months, and comments. The number of total views was higher for the misleading information group (819,478.5 vs 647,940) but did not reach a level of statistical significance (<i>P</i>=.112). The uploading sources of the videos were mainly health care professionals, health information websites, medical advertisements, and individuals. Statistical differences were found between the uploading source groups in terms of reliability scores and global quality scores (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). In terms of total views, video length, duration, and comments, no statistical differences were indicated among the said groups. However, a statistical difference was noted between the useful and misleading information video groups with respect to the uploading sources (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). CONCLUSIONS A large number of Xigua videos pertaining to breast cancer contain misleading information. There is a need for accurate health information to be provided on Xigua Video and other social media; health care professionals should address this challenge.

scholarly journals Utilization of Non-Pharmacological Methods and the Perceived Barriers for Adult Postoperative Pain Management by the Nurses at Selected National Hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betiel Yihdego Kidanemariam ◽  
Traudl Elsholz ◽  
Laban L. Simel ◽  
Eyasu H. Tesfamariam ◽  
Yonatan M. Andemeskel
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Perceived Barriers

Abstract Background Postoperative pain remains a concern to both patients and health care professionals. Non-pharmacological pain relief methods have the potential to complement pharmacological interventions and may offer alternative treatment options. The aim of the study was to assess nurses’ utilization of postoperative nurses’ non-pharmacological pain relief methods and the perceived barriers for their implementation in the National Hospitals. Methods Descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 154 nurses working at the National Referral Hospitals and Sembel Private Hospital. A standardized five-point Likert-scale questionnaire which assesses nurses' utilization of selected non-pharmacological methods and the perceived barriers for the implementation of those methods were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics for the demographic data, independent samples t-test and one way ANOVA for the nurses’ utilization of the non-pharmacological methods and perceived barriers were used to analyze the data. Statistical significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results The study found that emotional support (45.5%), helping with daily activities (67.5%) and creating a comfortable environment (61%) were reported to be the most frequently used methods, whereas the cognitive-behavioral (5.9%) and physical methods (5.8%) were found with less frequency. The results also show that characteristics, such as the nurses' age (p = 0.013), education (p = 0.012), work experience (p = 0.001) and place of work (p = 0.001), were significantly related to the use of non-pharmacological methods. Among the various perceived barriers, health care system related barriers such as heavy work load (87.7%), shortage of time (84.4%), limited resources (82.5%), deficit in the guidelines for pain management (77.3%), lack of administrative support (76.6%) followed by patient related barriers such as patients uncooperative behavior (57.1%) were identified. Conclusion Only few of the non-pharmacological methods were found to be utilized by the nurses as pain relieving strategies and various perceived barriers are existing among the nurses towards the utilization of these methods. Nurses in these settings need training and education on non-pharmacological pain relief methods, particularly on methods that are utilized less often.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice among health care professionals regarding COVID-19 and barriers faced by health care professionals in South India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3450
Author(s):  
Venkata Rama Rao Nallani ◽  
Rama Rao Nadendla ◽  
Naga Swathi Sree Kavuri
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Journal Clubs ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Corona virus disease or SARS-CoV-2 is the rapidly emerging pandemic in the present world. It has become a major concern for the front liners (health care professionals) globally. Aim of the study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among health care professionals regarding COVID-19 and barriers faced by HCP’s during practicing in south India.Methods: A cross sectional online survey was conducted during the month of May. The questionnaire was designed and validated and it was administered among participants. The statistical significance was calculated for collected data.Results: Total 658 subjects were responded. Gender distribution, females (64%) and males (36%). The questions included about profession, geographical distribution, age, source of information. Out of 658 samples, 418 (63.49%) with good knowledge and 240 (36.51%) with poor knowledge. Regarding attitude findings showed only few have positive attitude. Regarding practice 74.9% have good practice and 25.1% have poor practicing. By calculated the Chi-square test gives the statistical significance p<0.0001 at 95% CI. Logistic regression analysis was done using gender versus knowledge (p<0.0001), age versus knowledge (p<0.0001) and area of residence versus knowledge (p<0.438) hence. Whereas gender versus practice (p<0.0001), age versus practice (p<0.402) and area of residence versus practice (p<0.0001) at 95% CI.Conclusions: In the present pandemic situation HCP’s were the front liners so, they must have proper knowledge, attitude and practicing skills. Our results showed positive outcome still the awareness should be created by conducting educational campaigns, journal clubs and continuous professionals programs for more positive outcome. 

scholarly journals Violencia de pareja hacia la mujer y profesionales de la salud especializados

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana-Belén Arredondo-Provecho ◽  
Gema Del Pliego-Pilo ◽  
Carmen Gallardo-Pino
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Total Response Rate ◽  
Health Objectives ◽  
Partner Violence Against Women ◽  
Transversal Study

Nowadays, partner violence against women is one of the main public health issues. Therefore, it has a severe impact in our health. Objectives: finding the degree of knowledge and thoughts of the specialised health care professionals, knowing the challenges they face when they have to take action as well as suggesting improvements. A transversal study was carried out at the <em>Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón</em>, using a voluntary and anonymous survey. The data was collected in an excel file linked to the platform used to take the survey, and the statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 17 and STATA 12. The total response rate was 15%. Out of the 31.5% health care professionals that took the survey and knew about partner violence against women cases in their working environment, 24.7% said they detected them whilst working; on the other hand, 25.9% of them did not take any action as they considered they were not properly trained to act. Moreover, 82.5% of those who took the survey considered this to be a serious issue, whilst 50.9% said there was no consensus on action and 19% did not know about the action protocol.<strong> </strong>Health care professionals need training to conduct their skills in the field; they are increasingly becoming aware of this issue, they are less affected by the preconceptions that may condition their work and have more intervention tools; nevertheless, there is a need to spread action protocols.

scholarly journals eHealth Game Jams provide prototypes for health care

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiina Arpola
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Games For Health

Digitalisation and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for health and wellbeing are crucial today for providing high - quality care. Gamified solutions can be used in health care to promote health of the customers or to train health care professionals. Games for Health Finland network activates co-creation workshops, Game Jams, for creating prototypes for more efficient health care. These events bring together people with different backgrounds with a spark of innovation and to get a break from their normal routines and working environment. During the eHealth2018 conference a short Game Jam that lasted only 18 hours was organized, with 20 jammers from across the Finland. As a result we got 5 prototypes that was introduced at the end of the conference to the conference audience.

scholarly journals Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Mita Mistry
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Good News ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Health Care Staff ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Reducing Stress

Heavy demands on health care staff include dealing with a large number of patients, long hours, restricted control over the working environment and ongoing organisational changes. Such conditions have been directly associated with growing stress levels and symptoms of burnout amongst health care professionals, and consequently, affecting the quality of care delivered to patients. 1 The good news is that this is now increasingly recognised and is indeed a catalyst for change in the development of awareness aimed at building self-care skills for clinicians. In particular, there is a growing body of evidence in Mindfulness-based interventions, which have a potential role in reducing stress and burnout.

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