scholarly journals Reducing Work-related Stress in Nursing Personnel: Applying an Intervention

Aquichan ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Márcia Daiane Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Fernando Lopes Silva-Júnior ◽  
Maria Lúcia do Carmo Cruz Robazzi ◽  
Márcia Teles de Oliveira Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Student’S T

Objective: To compare the levels of ex-post-facto stress between nursing personnel who participated in an educational intervention with nursing personnel on work duties, within the hospital work environment. Materials and method: This was an observational and cross-sectional study. The final sample was composed of 30 nursing personnel, with 15 of them composing the group exposed to the intervention and 15 being selected by simple random sampling to compose the unexposed group. The intervention consisted of a program focused on the employees, structured in four sessions, applied in a course format twice a week, and lasted two months. The Student’s t-test for independent samples and the Mann-Whitney U-test were used to compare the groups. Results: Using the Mann-Whitney U-test, the stress levels could be compared between the groups, and a statistical difference in stress levels was observed between the control group (3.34 ± 0.71 a.u.) and the intervention group (2.52 ± 0.59 a.u.) (p = 0.002; d = 1.26). Conclusions: Comparing the general stress levels between the groups, it was found that the intervention significantly decreased the stress levels in the participants; it was also possible to identify the mental stressors faced by the participants using the Scale of Stress in Professionals.

Pengaruh bising lalu lintas terhadap penurunan fungsi pendengaran pada juru parkir di kota Denpasar

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Ketut Susilawati ◽  
Wayan Sudana ◽  
Eka Putra Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hearing Function

Background: Noise pollution or noise is an unwanted sound which is disturbing to human beings.However small or soft the sound, if it is undesirable it is considered as noise. Noise induced hearingloss is a sensorineural hearing loss that is commonly encountered second to presbycusis. Purpose: Toknow the effect of traffic noise exposure on hearing impairment to the employees of the Parking DistrictCompany of the Denpasar city and to improve diagnostic detection on hearing impairment caused bynoise. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted at the Parking District Company office. Thepopulations of this study were the employees of the Parking District Company. Samples of this study were the employees who were exposed to traffic noise and control samples were an employee who was unexposed. Samples were selected by simple random sampling. Results: From 40 parking attendants,27 persons (67.5%) aged above 35 years old. The parking attendants who had been working for ten to fifteen years were 36 persons (90%) and no history using ear protection when working. Seven persons(17.5%) had referred DPOAE upon examination with increase hearing threshold on audiogram result.In this study the parking attendants who had hearing deficit induced by noise were 7 persons (17.5%)and only one person (2.5%) in control group. There was a statistically significant effect of traffic noiseto hearing function deficit (p<0.05). Conclusion: Traffic noise has effect in hearing function deficit onthe parking attendants.ORLI Vol. 40 No. 2 Tahun 2010Key words: NIHL, parking attendant, audiometry, DPOAE.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF COMBINATION OF BREASTFEEDING AND EFFLEURAGE MASSAGE IN REDUCING PAIN RESPONSE IN INFANTS INDUCED BY BLOOD SAMPLING IN C-REACTIVE PROTEIN TEST: AN OBSERVATIONAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-248
Author(s):  
Alfi Maziyah ◽  
Diyah Fatmasari ◽  
Desak Made Wenten Parwati ◽  
Rr. Sri Endang Pujiastuti
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Blood Sampling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pain Response ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Massage Group

Background: C-reactive protein test is one of clinical assessments to minimize risks of infection in infants. However, its procedure may cause pain. Pain in the infant may result in negative metabolic behavior, physiology and metabolic response. Objective: This study was to describe the infant's pain response by administering a combination of breastfeeding and an effleurage massage on the blood sampling procedure of C-reactive protein examination.         Methods: This was a descriptive observational cross-sectional study. There were 30 infants selected using consecutive sampling technique, which 15 samples assigned in an intervention group (combination of breastfeeding and effleurage massage) and a control group. Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) instrument was used to measure pain. Univariate analysis was performed with the aim to describe data in mean and median.Results: The average of pain response at 1-minute observation in the combination of breastfeeding and effleurage massage group was 7.47 ± 1.356, and the average of pain response in the control group was 10.80 ± 1.897. The average pain at 5-minutes in the intervention group was 3.53 ± 1.922 and control group was 6.00 ± 1.852. Conclusions: Pain responses in the combination of breastfeeding and effleurage massage group were lower than the pain response in the control group.

scholarly journals Identifying Individual Stressors in Geriatric Nursing Staff—A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bettina Wollesen ◽  
Diane Hagemann ◽  
Katharina Pabst ◽  
Ramona Schlüter ◽  
Laura L. Bischoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Geriatric Nursing ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Tailored Interventions ◽  
Stress Levels

Background: Nurses in geriatric care are exposed to various burdens in the workplace that result in high stress levels. The perceived stress may result in a lack of professional caring and burnout. Objectives: The study aim was to identify work-related and personal factors that determine stress levels to design tailored interventions. Research design: cross-sectional study. Subjects: N = 195 geriatric nursing staff members. Measures: The survey included validated questionnaires (Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress (TICS), Health Survey Short form 12 (SF-12), Nordic Questionnaire) to identify work-related burdens, resulting stress levels and work-related behavior (AVEM). According to the limits of the Screening Subscale for chronic stress (SSCS) of the TICS, nurses were classified as stressed or non-stressed. With four-step regression analysis, main predictors for the stress level were identified. Results: The analysis revealed body postures, handling heavy loads, time pressure, deadlines and pressure to perform as the main burdens of the participants. Chronically stressed nurses showed different work patterns in comparison to nurses with lower stress levels. The regression analysis showed significance for the models including the work-related patterns and resilience aspects (step three (F (3.42) = 4.168; p = 0.010) and four (F (7.35) = 4.194; p = 0.002). Pattern B was a main factor for determining stress. The stress level determined the perceived burdens. Conclusions: Experiencing and managing stressors depends on the individual’s perception, while coping patterns—especially pattern B—can be decisive. The tailored interventions to reduce stress in geriatric nurses should focus on personal patterns.

scholarly journals Health Consequences for E-Waste Workers and Bystanders—A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damian Fischer ◽  
Fatima Seidu ◽  
Jennie Yang ◽  
Michael K. Felten ◽  
Cyryl Garus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Personal Protection Equipment ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Exposure Site

Informal e-waste recycling is associated with several health hazards. Thus far, the main focus of research in the e-waste sector has been to assess the exposure site, such as the burden of heavy metals or organic pollutants. The aim of this study was to comprehensively assess the health consequences associated with informal e-waste recycling. A questionnaire-based assessment regarding occupational information, medical history, and current symptoms and complaints was carried out with a group of n = 84 e-waste workers and compared to a control cohort of n = 94 bystanders at the e-waste recycling site Agbogbloshie. E-waste workers suffered significantly more from work-related injuries, back pain, and red itchy eyes in comparison to the control group. In addition, regular drug use was more common in e-waste workers (25% vs. 6.4%). Both groups showed a noticeable high use of pain killers (all workers 79%). The higher frequency of symptoms in the e-waste group can be explained by the specific recycling tasks, such as burning or dismantling. However, the report also indicates that adverse health effects apply frequently to the control group. Occupational safety trainings and the provision of personal protection equipment are needed for all workers.

scholarly journals Evaluating the effect of an educational program on increasing cervical cancer screening behavior among women in Fasa, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Heidari Sarvestani ◽  
Ali Khani Jeihooni ◽  
Zahra Moradi ◽  
Azizallah Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
Pap Smear ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pap Smear Test ◽  
Smear Test

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the fifth deadliest cancer among women in Iran. Educational interventions based on the proper behavior promoting models can lead to early diagnosis of cervical cancer.This study aimed to investigate the effects of educational intervention on performing Pap smear tests based on the Theory of Planned Behavior among women living in Fasa, Iran. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 700 participants. Thereafter, the educational intervention based on the results of cross-sectional study was conducted in a workshop form for 50 women as the intervention group and 50 women as the control group. Afterward, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software and then analyzed via logistic regressions analysis, paired t test, independent t test, chi-square test, and McNemar test. Result According to the results, 45.7% of the patients had a history of performing a Pap smear test, and 20.7% of them regularly performed this test. The knowledge, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were the predictors of intention and behavior of Pap smear test among the women (P < 0.05). These components accounted for 57.4% and 31.6% of the intention and behavior variances, respectively. After the intervention, a significant increase was observed in the means of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in the intervention group compared to the control group. The results reveal no significant difference between these two groups regarding the behavioral intention (p = 0.41) and performance of the Pap smear test (p = 0.583). The number of the participants undergone the Pap smear test has increased from 10 to 26 in the intervention group by passing 3 months from the intervention. The results of McNemar test indicated that this difference was statistically significant. Conclusion The results indicated an increase in the women’s performance of the Pap smear screening test by appropriate planning, provision of educational packages based on the women’s needs, and using effective subjective norms. Trial Registration: Current Controlled Trials IRCT20160830029608N3:12/31/2018. “Retrospectively registered”.

scholarly journals Effect of Dexamathasone in Surgical Extraction of Mandibular Impacted Third Molar

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Abdul Hayee Shaikh ◽  
Kashif Ali Channar ◽  
Ajeet Kumar ◽  
Naveed Iqbal ◽  
Junaid Shakeel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surgical Extraction ◽  
Facial Swelling ◽  
Group B

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the role of dexamethasone in mandibular third molar surgical extraction. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery department, Liaquat University of Medical & Health sciences Hyderabad / Jamshoro. 50 cases were included in this study by using simple random sampling technique. All patients were divided into two groups. Patients in Group-A were given dexamethasone (DM)8 mg intramuscularly (IM) before surgery and 4 mg 24 hours after surgery and Augmentin tablet 625mg Q12 hrs. and Brufen 400 mg Q8 hrs. and patients in group-B were given Augmentin 625 mg BD and Brufen 400 mg  TDS post operatively only. The facial swelling was checked before and after surgery.All information was collected and entered in a proforma. Results: The study sample was consisted of 62% men and 38% women. Mean age was 26.9±6.64.The mean preoperative swelling was 109.20 ± 1.190 mm in control group and 109.44 ± 1.083 in DM group. After 48 hours of surgery, post extraction swelling increased in both group with mean swelling 114.28± 1.242 mm in control group and 114.64± 1.350 in DM group, after a week of surgery more swelling was reduced in DM group as compared to control group. Conclusion: It is found that Dexamethasone group showed decrease in swelling as compared to control group.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Participation In Professional Developmental Activities Among Nursing Personnel

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Rojeena Silwal ◽  
Sarita Panta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Staff Nurse ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Professional Developmental Activities (PDA) are the means to update the health care providers with new knowledge and help them to provide quality care and better patient outcomes. This study aims to determine the factors that influence participation in professional development activities among nursing personnel. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among nurses in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgung, Kathmandu, Nepal. Simple random sampling technique was used to collect data. Data was collected through self-administered semi-structured questionnaire. The collected data were analysed for descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 20. Results: Total 124 nurses participated in the study. Most (88.7%) were working as a staff nurse. Majority (60.5%) of nurses had participated in PDA within last 12 months. The most common factors which motivated nurses to participate in PDA were family / spouse support and improve knowledge (98.7%). The major hindering factors were shortage of staff (97.9%), and lack of cost (91.8%). Chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used to test the association of selected variables and PDA participation and significant association was seen between participants designation categorised as staff nurse, senior staff nurse and nursing in charge (p < 0.008) and those who were involved in professional developmental activities. Conclusions: Based on findings, the study concluded that there are several factors either hindering or motivating related to work, family, financial, personal and career that contributes to nurses participation in PDA.

scholarly journals AVALIAÇÃO DO EQUILÍBRIO DE MULHERES COM CÂNCER DE MAMA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 92-98
Author(s):  
Valeria Bruna de Santana Moura ◽  
Doralice Daieli Mendonça Farias Tavares ◽  
Beatriz Jeronymo Schwartz ◽  
Sara Llorente Cordeiro ◽  
Aline Duarte Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dual Task ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Evaluation Systems ◽  
Cancer Group ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Student’S T Test

The objective of this study was to verify the balance of women with breast cancer. This cross-sectional study, tested balance of 15women, eight women with cancer and seven without cancer. The evaluation was performed through the Mini Balance Evaluation Systems (MiniBESTest), TUG with simple and dual-task. The mean of age was 59.2 ± 5 years for cancer group and 60.2 ± 5 years for thecontrol group. Student's t-test for independent samples showed that there was no statistical differencebetween the groups for: MiniBESTest score, TUG with simple and dual-task. Women with cancer did not present balance impairments compared to control group according to MiniBESTest, and TUG with simple and dual-task.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS JUS JAMBU BIJI MERAH TERHADAP KADAR LEUKOSIT DARAH PADA PASIEN PASCA OPERASI SECTIO CAESAREA

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Noor Hidayah ◽  
Septi Marsiningsih ◽  
Ummi Kulsum
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
T Test ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Sectio Caesarea ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Leukocyte ◽  
Paired T Test

Latar belakang: Proses penyembuhan pasien post sectio caesarea pada fase inflamasi terjadi perubahan hematologi yaitu leukosit meningkat, peningkatan sampai puncaknya pada level 14.000-16.000/ul.proses tersebut bisa berlangsung dan beresiko infeksi jika factor – factor di luar tubuh tidak di kendalikan dengan baik. Salah satu cara untuk mengendlikan kadar leukosit agar tidak terjadi infeksi yaitu mengkomsumsi makanan sehat yang mengandung anti inflamasi yaitu flavonoid. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh minum jus jambu terhadap kadar leukosit darah pada pasien post sectio caesarea. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasy experiment dengan pendekatan waktu secara cross sectional dengan jumlah sampel 10 kelompok intervensi dan 10 kelompok kontrol diambil secara simple random sampling. Subyek penelitian adalah pasien post sectio di ruang Dahlia RS Raden Soedjati Purwodadi yang di cek kadar leukosit pretest dan posttest. Analisa data mengunakan Uji Paired T Test dan Wilcoxon. Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian kelompok kontrol didapatkan hasil Uji Paired T Test yang hasil probabilitas/sig.(2-tailed)=0,294 maka p> 0,05 artinya tidak ada pengaruh terhadap leukosit yang tidak minum jus jambu. Dari hasil statistik pada kelompok perlakuan diperoleh hasil statistik wilcoxon yaitu Asymp.sig.(2-tailed)=0,093, maka p>0,05 yang artinya tidak ada ada pengaruh minum jus jambu terhadap kadar leukosit. Kesimpulan: Tidak ada pengaruh jus jambu biji merah terhadap kadar leukosit darah pada pasien post sectio caesarea di ruang Dahlia Rs Raden Soedjati Purwodadi. Saran dari penelitian bahwa pemberian jus jambu dapat digunakan, namun ternyata tidak spesifik membantu penurunan leukosit pasien post Sectoi Caesaria. Hasil penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai referensi untuk penelitian selanjutnya dengan menambahkan variable yang lain selain dari factor makanan  untuk melihat yng lebih berpengaruh terhadap pengendalian leukosit. Kata kunci         : Pasien Post SC, Leukosit, Jus Jambu Biji Merah. ABSTRACT Background: In post-sectio caesarea patients there is an inflammatory phase in which hematologic changes are increased leukocytes that increase to peak to 14,000-16.000 / ul. One way to lower levels of leukocytes is to consume healthy foods that contain anti-inflammatory flavonoids. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of drinking guava juice to blood leukocyte levels in patients with post-sectio caesarea. Method: This research type was quasy experiment with time approach in cross sectional with 10 samples of intervention group and 10 control group was taken by simple random sampling. The subjects of the study were post-sectio patients in the Dahlia Rs Raden Soedjati Purwodadi room that checked the pretest and posttest leukocyte levels. Data analysis using Paired T Test and Wilcoxon Test. Result: Based on the result of the control group research, the result of Paired T Test with probability result (2-tailed) = 0.294 then p> 0,05 means that there is no effect to leukocytes that do not drink guava juice. From the statistical results in the treatment group obtained wilcoxon statistic that is Asymp.sig. (2-tailed) = 0,093, then p> 0,05 meaning there is no influence drinking guava juice to leukocyte level. Conclusion: There is no effect of red guava juice to blood leukocyte level in post-sectio caesarea patient in space Dahlia Rs Raden Soedjati Purwodadi. Suggestions from the study that guava juice can be used as one of the preferred drinkable beverages to help lower leukocyte levels in post-sectio caesarea patients and can be used as a reference for subsequent studies in surgical patients for surgical reasons due to an infection marked by increased leukocyte.

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