CONSULTATION OF MEDICINE USE IN OUTPATIENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bui Dang Minh Tri ◽  
Bui Dang Phuong Chi ◽  
Nguyen Huu Nhan ◽  
Doan Ngoc Giang Lam
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Time

Objectives: To survey the patient’s counseling necesssary and counseling activities of medicine use in outpatients at Thong Nhat Hospital. Objects and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study on 120 patients who were given health insurance drugs waiting to take drugs, before entering the counseling room and 60 counseling conversations about drug use by pharmacists for patients from September 1st, 2020 to December 1st, 2020 at Thong Nhat Hospital. Results: Patients wishing to be counseled about drug use (58.33%). The reason that patients did not want to be consulted about drug use was mainly treated for a long time of patients (79.49%) and consulted by their doctor (58.97%). The patients wanted to have advices on both their medicines and diseases, accounting for 61.43%. The majority of patients participating in the study were fully consulted about the drug contents and prescription (61.67%). Before pharmacists started consulting, most of the patients asked questions with general counseling content (55.0%). Conclusion: The proportion of patients wishing to be consulted about drug use was moderate. The main reason why patients did not want to be consulted about drug use was mainly treated for a long time of patients and consulted by their doctor. Mostly, patients wanted advices on both their medicines and diseases. The majority of patients were fully consulted about the drug contents and prescription.

scholarly journals Use of medicines and other products for therapeutic purposes among children in Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (suppl 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiane da Silva Dal Pizzol ◽  
Noemia Urruth Leão Tavares ◽  
Andréa Dâmaso Bertoldi ◽  
Mareni Rocha Farias ◽  
Paulo Sergio Dourado Arrais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Visits ◽  
Acute Conditions

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of the use of medicines and other products for therapeutic purposes in the Brazilian pediatric population and test whether demographic, socioeconomic and health factors are associated with use. METHODS A cross-sectional population-based study (National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines – PNAUM), including 7,528 children aged 12 or younger, living in urban areas in Brazil. Medicine use to treat chronic or acute diseases was reported by the primary caregiver present at the household interview. Associations between independent variables and medicine use were investigated by Poisson regression. RESULTS The overall prevalence of medicine use was 30.7% (95%CI 28.3–33.1). The prevalence of medicine use for chronic diseases was 5.6% (95%CI 4.7–6.7) and for acute conditions, 27.1% (95%CI 24.8–29.4). The factors significantly associated with overall use were five years old or under, living in the Northeast region, having health insurance and using health services in the last 12 months (emergency visits and hospitalizations). The following were associated with drug use for chronic diseases: age ≥ 2 years, Southeast and South regions, and use of health services. For drug use in treating acute conditions, the following associated factors were identified: ≤ 5 years, North, Northeast or Midwest regions, health insurance, and one or more emergency visits. The most commonly used drugs among children under two years of age were paracetamol, ascorbic acid, and dipyrone; for children aged two years or over they were dipyrone, paracetamol, and amoxicillin. CONCLUSIONS The use of medicine by children is considerable, especially in treating acute medical conditions. Children using drugs for chronic diseases have a different demographic profile from those using drugs for acute conditions in relation to gender, age, and geographic region.

AWARENESS OF DRUG USE OF OUTPATIENTS AT THONG NHAT HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bui Tung Hiep ◽  
Nguyen Huu Nhan ◽  
Nguyen Huu Phuoc ◽  
Bui Dang Lan Huong
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Source Of Information

Objective: To survey outpatient awareness of drug use at Thong Nhat Hospital.Subjects and methods: cross-sectional descriptive study on 120 patients who were given health insurance drugs waiting to take drugs, before entering the counseling room from September 1st, 2020 to December 1st, 2020 at the Thong Nhat hospital.Results: Patients based on reference of the drug name in the prescription at 51.15% and take drugs each time according to the prescription when being prescribed many drugs at the same time (57.50%). Using refresh water to take medicine accounted for 68.33%. There were 59.16% of patients taking the whole pill. Some patients took medicine following the other way such as breaking the pill before taking it (11.67%); Dissolve the drug in water (7.5%). Most of the patients (89.17%) learned about drug instructions. Doctors were the source of information for patients (61.67%) and the majority ofpatients (57.5%) heard counseling on drug use.Conclusion: The proportion of patients based on reference of the drug name in the prescription and taking each time according to the prescription when being prescribed many drugs at the sametime was moderate. Most patients used refresh water to take medicine and take whole pill. Most patients learned about medication instructions. Physicians were the primary source of informationfor patients and the majority of patients heard advice about drug use.

scholarly journals Characterizing Herbal Medicine Use for Noncommunicable Diseases in Urban South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail D. Hughes ◽  
Oluwaseyi M. Aboyade ◽  
Roxanne Beauclair ◽  
Oluchi N. Mbamalu ◽  
Thandi R. Puoane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Disadvantaged Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban South

Economic challenges associated with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the sociocultural outlook of many patients especially in Africa have increased dependence on traditional herbal medicines (THMs) for these diseases. A cross-sectional descriptive study designed to determine the prevalence of and reasons for THM use in the management of NCDs among South African adults was conducted in an urban, economically disadvantaged area of Cape Town, South Africa. In a cohort of 1030 participants recruited as part of the existing Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study, 456 individuals were identified. The overall prevalence of THM use was 27%, of which 61% was for NCDs. Participants used THM because of a family history (49%) and sociocultural beliefs (33%). Hypertensive medication was most commonly used concurrently with THM. Healthcare professionals need to be aware of the potential dualistic use of THM and conventional drugs by patients, as this could significantly influence health outcomes. Efforts should be made to educate patients on the potential for drug/herb interactions.

scholarly journals Gambaran konsumsi jajanan dan status karies pada anak usia 3-5 tahun di Kelurahan Rinegetan Kecamatan Tondano Barat

e-GIGI ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Waraney Mamengko ◽  
Shirley E. S. Kawengian ◽  
Krista V. Siagian
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Classic Problem ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Sweet Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Cavity is a classic problem that has existed since long time ago which is one of the causes of tooth ache. Caries is a disease that involves enamel, dentin and cementum. Caries caused by microorganism action on fermented carbohydrate. The prevalence of active caries in Indonesia and in some countries is still high. Caries can occur among all ages, including children. Factors that cause caries regarding to the attitude and the nature of children who like to eat snacks and sweet foods that can cause dental caries. This study aimed to describe the consumption of snacks and status of caries in children aged 3-5 years in the Rinegetan village Tondano. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. There were 52 children aged 3-5 years obtained by using total sampling method. Data were obtained by using def-t index and questionnaire. The results showed that snacks consumed by the children were: candy (75%) and milk (73,07%). The average of dental caries amog the children aged 3-5 years in the Rinegetan village, Tondano, was 2.36 (low category).Keywords: caries, children, snacks, def–t indexAbstrak: Gigi berlubang merupakan masalah klasik yang sejak dahulu sudah ada yang menjadi salah satu penyebab seseorang merasakan rasa sakit gigi. Karies merupakan suatu penyakit yang menyerang jaringan keras gigi, yaitu email, dentin dan sementum, yang disebabkan oleh aktivitas suatu jasad renik dalam suatu karbohidrat yang dapat diragikan. Prevalensi terjadinya karies aktif pada penduduk Indonesia dan di bebera panegara di dunia adalah cukup tinggi. Karies dapat dialami oleh semua usia termasuk anak-anak. Faktor penyebab karies salah satunya yang dapat diteliti berkaitan dengan sikap maupun sifat dari anak-anak yang suka mengonsumsi jajanan makanan yang manis-manis dapat menyebabkan karies pada gigi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran konsumsi jajanan dan status karies pada anak umur 3-5 tahun di kelurahan Rinegetan Kecamatan Tondano Barat. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional study. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelurahan Rinegetan Kecamatan Tondano Barat pada bulan September 2015. Sampel terdiri dari 52 anak umur 3-5 tahun diperoleh dengan total sampling method. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan instrumen yaitu lembar pemeriksaan def-t dan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa konsumsi jajanan yang masuk dalam kategori paling sering yaitu permen (75%) dan susu (73,07%). Status karies gigi anak berusia 3-5 tahun di Kelurahan Rinegetan, Kecamatan Tondano Barat rata-rata 2,36 yag termasuk dalam kategori rendah.Kata kunci : karies, anak-anak, jajanan, indeks def-t

scholarly journals GAMBARAN VISUS MATA PADA SENAT MAHASISWA FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN UNIVERSITAS SAM RATULANGI

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Freelyn Ch. P. Tamboto ◽  
Herlina I. S. Wungouw ◽  
Damajanty H. C Pangemanan
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Vision Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vision Disorder ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Hereditary Factors

Abstract: Visus is visual acuity. Vision examination is an examination to see visual acuity. Overview vision and blindness remains a substantial social problem in Indonesia. WHO estimates that in 2000 there were 45 million people with blindness in the world, in which one third is in south east asia. With the world's population increases with the increase in life expectancy will increase the number of blindness at least one million people Indonesia reached 1.47%. This study aims to determine visual acuity eye on the students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sam Ratulangi. This descriptive study using cross sectional study design (cross-sectional). With the study sample met the criteria is the age of 19-22 years old and healthy while doing research. The samples were students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sam Ratulangi numbered 20 people. Based on the research results that show the frequency of eye vision disorders did not differ between the sexes men and women, but the effect on the frequency of vision disorder age. Conclusion: Impaired vision usually occurs due to hereditary factors or behavioral factors that are not well when reading or watching near for a long time and with less lighting.Keywords: visusAbstrak: Visus adalah ketajaman penglihatan. Pemeriksaan visus merupakan pemeriksaan untuk melihat ketajaman penglihatan. Gambaran penglihatan dan kebutaan masih menjadi masalah sosial yang cukup besar di Indonesia. WHO memperkirakan pada tahun 2000 terdapat 45 juta penderita kebutaan di dunia, di mana sepertiganya berada di Asia Tenggara. Penambahan jumlah penduduk dunia dengan peningkatan umur harapan hidup maka jumlah kebutaan akan meningkat paling sedikit satu juta orang Indonesia mencapai 1,47%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui visus mata pada mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan menggunakan desain studi potong lintang (cross sectional study). Sampel penelitian yang memenuhi kriteria yaitu usia 19-22 tahun dan sehat disaat melakukan penelitian. Sampel penelitian adalah mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi berjumlah 20 orang. Berdasarkan penelitian diperoleh hasil yang menunjukkan frekuensi gangguan visus mata tidak berbeda antara jenis kelamin laki laki maupun perempuan, namun frekuensi gangguan visus berpengaruh pada usia. Simpulan: Gangguan visus biasanya terjadi karena faktor herediter atau faktor perilaku yang tidak baik saat membaca atau nonton dekat dalama waktu yang lama dan dengan penerangan yang kurang.Kata kunci: visus

Awareness of Health Insurance in Indore: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Suraj Sirohi ◽  
Chakresh Jain ◽  
Aditya Khatri ◽  
Sanjay Dixit ◽  
Shailesh Rai
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Non-psychiatry consultant's attitude towards psychiatry: a study from Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 2-6
Author(s):  
S Subedi ◽  
TK Aich ◽  
S Shah ◽  
DK Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Mean

INTRODUCTION: Mental Health has been hidden behind the curtain of stigma and discrimination for a long time. Not only the mentally ill, even the mental health professionals are stigmatized. The medical professional's attitude to psychiatry appear to be negative, although the data are dated. Attitude of non-psychiatry consultants towards psychiatry may affect their ability to promote psychiatry as a discipline. The main aim of this study is to study the non-psychiatry consultants' attitude towards psychiatry. METHODS: It is a hospital based cross-sectional descriptive study of 30 non-psychiatry consultants working in Universal College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, Nepal. ATP-30 self report questionnaire was used to collect the data. RESULTS: Majority of the subjects were male. About 69% of the consultants didn't have any exposure in the psychiatry. However, majority of the consultants had positive attitude towards psychiatry. The mean score for ATP-30 was 110.03. CONCLUSION: Majority of the consultants had positive attitude towards psychiatry. However some erroneous beliefs are still prevalent among the consultants. The attitude of non-psychiatry consultants directly/indirectly affects the development of psychiatry as a discipline. Further studies of such kind can help to determine whether changes in attitudes towards psychiatry are needed among the non-psychiatry consultants. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i4.9563 Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol.1 No.04: 2-6

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