scholarly journals Nutritional indicators among patients with liver transplantation: A cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Ateya Megahed Ibrahim ◽  
Shereen Ahmed A. Qalawa
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Post Transplantation ◽  
Nutritional Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background and objective: The trouble of nutritional state is considered as a prophet of morbidity and mortality in patients with advanced liver disease. The severity of nutritional disorder increases with diminished liver function. The aim of this study was to explore the nutritional indicators among patients with liver transplantation patients in Egypt.Methods: Outlined is a descriptive cross-sectional research design using a convenience sampling of 210 patients following liver transplantation from the outpatient of transplantation centre the Mansura university Hospital, Wady el-Nile Hospital, International Military Medical centre, Almady Military Hospital. Data were collected using an adapted four parts tool that gathered sociodemographic data of patients; data about patient dietary habits and dietary balance and an assessment of patients physical and anthropometric measurements as nutritional predictor’s.Results: There is a highly significant relation between nutritional status, gender and sociodemographic characteristics among patients with liver transplantation. As well, educational levels and occupation point to difference between physical and nutritional indicators parameter and sociodemographic characteristics. As well, high body mass indicators (BMI) vary between physical and nutritional indicator parameters.Conclusions: There are noticeable needs for instructional schemes to be offered on simple media to increase awareness of patient’s nutritional requirements post transplantation. Implications for Nursing and Health policy: There is a growing demand for strategies and programs that take into consideration all the needs of liver transplantation patients. Efforts should be carried out to design and implement interventions that suit the patients following liver transplantation using simple media and suitable language.

scholarly journals Position of lips and tongue in rest in newborns with and without ankyloglossia

CoDAS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Márcia Andrade Campanha ◽  
Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli ◽  
Durval Batista Palhares
Keyword(s):  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Purpose Verify the position of lips and tongue at rest in newborns with and without ankyloglossia. Methods Cross-sectional study, carried out with 130 newborns in University Hospital. Data collection was performed by the researcher and speech-language pathologists from the Hospital. Information on gestational age, sex, weight, height and days of life was collected. The position of the lips and tongue at rest was evaluated through visual inspection with the newborns asleep. After the newborns were awakened, Neonatal Screening of the validated Protocol for the evaluation of the lingual frenulum for infants was performed to detect the alteration of the lingual frenulum. The data obtained were described and submitted to statistical analysis using the Chi-Square test to verify the association between the position of the lips with the tongue and to compare the position of the lips and tongue with and without ankyloglossia. The Mann-Whitney test was used to verify the behavior of the variables the differed between newborns with and without ankyloglossia. The significance level of 5% was adopted. Results When comparing the data, a significant difference was found between: weight and height with and without ankyloglossia; position of lips and tongue. An association between the position of the tongue and lips with and without ankyloglossia was also found. Conclusion Newborns without alteration of the lingual frenulum have a tendency to remain with their lips closed and their tongue elevated during rest and newborns with ankyloglossia have a tendency to keep their lips parted and their tongue low during rest.

scholarly journals People living with AIDS: Association between nursing diagnoses and sociodemographic/clinical characteristics

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 2535-2542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva ◽  
Romanniny Hévillyn Silva Costa ◽  
Laísi Catharina da Silva Barbalho Braz ◽  
Indira de Araújo Lucena ◽  
Kalyane da Silva Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursing Diagnoses

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the association between nursing diagnoses and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics in people living with AIDS. Method: Cross-sectional study with 100 people living with AIDS in a University Hospital. Data collection took place between January and July 2015, using an interview script and physical examination. The association occurred through Pearson's Chi-Square Test and Fisher's Exact Test. Results: The most prevalent nursing diagnoses were: ineffective protection, poor knowledge, lack of adherence and sexual dysfunction. Significant associations were observed among nursing diagnoses with the following sociodemographic and clinical characteristics: marital status, place of residence, level of schooling, family income, modes of transmission of acquired immunodeficiency virus, current opportunistic infection, abandonment of treatment, difficulty of access to health services and use of alcohol and illicit drugs. Conclusion: The diagnoses presented significant associations with sociodemographic and clinical aspects.

scholarly journals Route of birth delivery preferred by mothers and their motivations

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Kottwitz ◽  
Helga Geremias Gouveia ◽  
Annelise de Carvalho Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Route Of Delivery ◽  
Type Of Delivery

Abstract Objective: Identify the route of birth delivery preferred by mothers and their motivations. Method: Cross-sectional study with 361 mothers from a university hospital. Data were obtained using a structured questionnaire from February to April 2013. Descriptive analysis was performed and the Chi-square test was used to verify association among the variables. Results: 77.6% of the women preferred vaginal delivery and the reason reported by 81.8% of them was easier recovery postpartum; 20.5% believed they took part in the decision-making concerning the type of delivery; 64.5% believed the type of delivery they experienced did not involve risk for themselves, while 21.9% believed it involved risk for the newborn. Statistical association was found between number of deliveries and type of previous delivery with the preferred route of delivery. Conclusion: Women did not have adequate knowledge regarding the risks and benefits of different types of delivery and for this reason were not empowered to exert their autonomy in regard to this decision.

scholarly journals EP.TH.531Occult breast cancer: Breast conservation or Mastectomy in terms of recurrence. A single center experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rizwan Javed ◽  
Syeda Sakina Abidi ◽  
Lubna Mushtaque Vohra
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Conservation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Breast Conservation Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Electronic Patient Records ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occult Breast Cancer

Abstract Aim We sought to compare breast conservation therapy & mastectomy as treatment of occult breast cancer in terms of recurrence. Methods It is a retrospective cross sectional study conducted on patients diagnosed to have occult breast cancer and going for either breast conservation therapy or mastectomy at The Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi between January 200o to December 2018, patients will be divided into two groups, first group will be consisting of patients who underwent breast conservation therapy and 2nd one will be of patients who had mastectomy. Patients will be included by consecutive sampling technique. Hospital database will be used to identify patients and data collected on a self designed tool using files and electronic patient records. Patients in both groups will be followed to see local recurrence from date of diagnosis to 2 years post operatively in hospital data base and their files, and then their data will be compared with the reference studies reported in this article. Results Awaited as the study is ongoing. Conclusions Awaited as study is ongoing.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status of Under Five Years Children in Rangpur Cantonment

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-170
Author(s):  
AKM Alamgir Hossain ◽  
ASM Zulfiquer Ali ◽  
Sayeda Nazrina ◽  
Nusrat Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Weight Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Children Welfare

Introduction: Nutrition is an important factor because of its role in preventing disease and infant survival and growth. Malnutrition and diseases are interlinked with each other and a great problem in all countries of the developing world. Objectives: To assess the nutritional status of the under five year's children in Rangpur Cantonment. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was done in Children Welfare Centre (CWC) of Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Rangpur from July to August 2018. A total of 50 under five years children were selected and a structured questionnaire was used keeping the focus on socioeconomic status, dietary habits, hygiene practices, and anthropometric indices of the children. Results: Out of 50 children, 60% were male and 40% were female. About 26% of children were in the 36 to 48 months of age group. About 50% were in the height group of >100 cm, 34.0% were in the height group of 91-100 cm, 16% were in the height group up to 90 cm, 48.0% were in the weight group of 12.1-16 kg, 34.0% were in the weight group of 16 kg, 10%were in the weight group of 10.1-12 kg and 8%were in the weight group below 10 kg. Conclusion: In this study, 20% of cases were stunted and 80% of cases were not stunted and no wasted case was found and the overall prevalence of malnutrition in the Rangpur cantonment was low. A further in-depth study is recommended to draw conclusive inferences. JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 15, No 2 (December) 2019: 168-170

scholarly journals Conduta da equipe de enfermagem na parada cardiorrespiratória em crianças

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Paranhos Silva Campos ◽  
Márcia Maria Carneiro Oliveira ◽  
Lucinéia Santos da Silva ◽  
Jessica Alves Sacramento de Moraes ◽  
Ridalva Dias Martins Felzemburgh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Arrest ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Licensed Practical Nurses ◽  
Practical Nurses ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Study Participants

Objetivo: descrever a conduta inicial de técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem na assistência às crianças em parada cardiorrespiratória. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, descritivo, transversal, com técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem do setor de Pediatria de um hospital universitário. Coletaram-se os dados com um formulário autoaplicável. Utilizou-se o SPSS 21.0 para a análise descritiva dos dados. Resultados: analisou-se que o conhecimento dos 38 participantes sobre a conduta inicial frente à parada cardiorrespiratória abrangeu a identificação da ausência de movimentos respiratórios (90%). Relatou-se, na sequência, “chamar por ajuda” (84%) e, quando avaliada a relação de acertos nas condutas a serem realizadas, 86% dos profissionais acertaram parcialmente as descrições das ações. Conclusão: percebe-se que os participantes do estudo apresentam conhecimento sobre as condutas iniciais na assistência à parada cardiorrespiratória, porém, a detecção dessa situação em crianças abrange outras ações que não foram mencionadas pela maioria dos participantes. Indica-se a necessidade de ações permanentes realizadas com a equipe de técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem para a atualização de conhecimento que possibilitem as decisões e respostas rápidas em casos de parada cardiorrespiratória. Descritores: Auxiliares de Enfermagem; Técnicos de Enfermagem; Parada Cardiorrespiratória; Criança Hospitalizada; Enfermagem; Conhecimento.AbstractObjective: to describe the initial conduct of nursing technicians and assistants in assisting children in cardiopulmonary arrest. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study with nursing technicians and assistants from the Pediatrics sector of a university hospital. Data was collected with a self-applying form. SPSS 21.0 was used for descriptive data analysis. Results: it was analyzed that the knowledge of the 38 participants about the initial conduct regarding cardiopulmonary arrest included the identification of the absence of respiratory movements (90%). Following, it was reported “call for help” (84%) and, when evaluated the ratio of correct answers in the conduct to be performed, 86% of professionals partially agreed the descriptions of actions. Conclusion: it is clear that the study participants have knowledge about the initial conducts in assisting cardiopulmonary arrest, however, the detection of this situation in children covers other actions that were not mentioned by most participants. It indicates the need for permanent actions carried out with the team of nursing technicians and assistants to update knowledge to enable quick decisions and responses in cases of cardiac arrest. Descriptors: Nursing Assistants; Licensed Practical Nurses; Heart Arrest; Child, Hospitalized; Nursing; Knowledge.ResumenObjetivo: describir la conducta inicial de técnicos y asistentes de enfermería en la asistencia a los niños en el paro cardiorrespiratorio. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal con técnicos y asistentes de enfermería del sector de pediatría de un hospital universitario. Los datos se recopilaron con un formulario de aplicación automática. Se utilizó SPSS 21.0 para el análisis descriptiva de los datos. Resultados: se analizó que el conocimiento de los 38 participantes sobre la conducta inicial con respecto al paro cardiorrespiratorio incluía la identificación de la ausencia de movimientos respiratorios (90%). A continuación, se informó "llamada de ayuda" (84%) y, cuando evaluada la relación de respuestas correctas en la conducta a realizar, el 86% de los profesionales estuvieron de acuerdo parcialmente con las descripciones de las acciones. Conclusión: se percibe que los participantes del estudio presentan conocimiento sobre las conductas iniciales en la asistencia al paro cardiorrespiratorio, sin embargo, la detección de esta situación en niños cubre otras acciones que no fueron mencionadas por la mayoría de los participantes. Se indica la necesidad de acciones permanentes llevadas a cabo con el equipo de técnicos y asistentes de enfermería para actualizar el conocimiento para permitir decisiones rápidas y respuestas en casos de paro cardiorrespiratorio. Descriptores: Asistentes de Enfermagem; Enfermeros no Diplomados; Paro Cardíaco; Niño Hospitalizado; Enfermería; Conocimiento.

scholarly journals Pregnant teenagers treated at the obstetric center of a university hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-261
Author(s):  
Luana Maria Tassoni Ferro ◽  
Ceny Longhi Rezende ◽  
Cassia Barbosa Reis ◽  
Alessandra Aparecida Vieira Machado ◽  
Renato Sarmento dos Reis Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Intrauterine Device ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Health Organization

According to the definition of the World Health Organization, adolescence is the phase of life between 10 and 19 years of age, a period marked by physiological and biopsychosocial changes, in which pregnancy is considered a risk factor for both mother and fetus from the biomedical point of view. Several factors have been associated with teenage pregnancy with negative maternal and neonatal impacts, such as: social vulnerability, low levels of education, income, and sexual education. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, which aimed to identify obstetric factors and neonatal outcomes of greater frequency among pregnant adolescents treated at the obstetric center of a university hospital. Data collection was performed through a logbook of daily procedures at the obstetric center, so that all parturients under 19 years of age treated in 2018 were included in the study. The variables studied were age, parity, type of delivery, gestational age, diagnosis of syphilis and HIV, number of prenatal consultations, and insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD). As for the newborn, the following were analyzed: weight and hospital destination after birth. The data were processed using the SOFA.5.2 software (Statistics Open for All) and the significance level established was 95%, with a value of (P ≤ 0.05). Three thousand four hundred and thirty pregnant women were evaluated. There was a birth rate of 19.3% among adolescents, with a correlation between the low weight of the newborn with the longest hospital stay and the number of prenatal visits, and also the identification of low insertion of contraceptive methods immediately after delivery. Adolescent pregnancy was correlated with low-birth-weight newborns and a longer stay in neonatal units, consequences often associated with the insufficient number of prenatal consultations. Public health policies for the inclusion of qualified nursing professionals in the management of insertion of the intrauterine device for the prevention of subsequent pregnancies deserve special attention.

scholarly journals Pharmaceutical recommendations in a university hospital transplant unit

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 0361
Author(s):  
Maria K. Pinheiro ◽  
Elana F. Chaves ◽  
Alene B. Oliveira ◽  
Cinthya C. Andrade ◽  
Katherine X. Bastos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Acceptance Rate ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Drug Related Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: The transplanted patient has a complex pharmacotherapy, with the pharmacist having an important role in the multidisciplinary team. Objective: To analyze the pharmaceutical recommendations made during the hospitalization of the patients in kidney and liver transplant units. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which pharmaceutical recommendations from May 2017 to April 2018 were collected from the records contained in the database of the Clinical Pharmacy Unit of a University Hospital in Fortaleza, Brazil. The recommendations were categorized and analyzed based on the classification used in the institution. Results: There were 1241 pharmaceutical recommendations involving 325 patients and 1466 medications. The recommendations were more frequent during liver transplantation (54.2%, n = 672), with dose adjustments (18.2%, n = 122) and dilution / reconstitution (9.8%, n = 66) being the most predominant types. In kidney transplantation, recommendations for education about medication use (17.6%, n = 100) and treatment adherence strategies (17.6%, n = 100) were the most predominant. The most frequent therapeutic classes were systemic antibacterials (31.2%, n = 458) and immunosuppressants (25.1%, n = 368). The acceptance rate of recommendations for kidney and liver transplantation were 95.1% (n = 541) and 95.4% (n = 641), respectively. Conclusions: The present study showed a high frequency of pharmaceutical recommendations and these results demonstrate that the detection of drug-related problems generates pharmaceutical recommendations that can contribute to the reduction of negative drug-associated results and increase patient safety.

scholarly journals Presença do acompanhante durante o processo de parturição e nascimento: análise da prática [Presence of a companion during the process of labor and childbirth: analysis of practice] [Presentación del acompañante durante el procedimiento de parto y nacimiento: análisis de la práctica]

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. e38686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriane Machado dos Anjos ◽  
Helga Geremias Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Right ◽  
Postpartum Recovery ◽  
Delivery Type

Objetivo: analisar a prática da presença do acompanhante durante o processo de parturição. Método: estudo transversal, desenvolvido em hospital universitário com 586 puérperas. Para a coleta de dados, utilizaram-se questionário estruturado, prontuário e carteira pré-natal, no período de fevereiro a setembro de 2016. Para análise, utilizaram-se os Testes Qui-quadrado e de Cochran’s. Resultados: 86% tiveram acompanhante. A informação sobre o direito do acompanhante foi mais frequente no Centro Obstétrico e Internação Obstétrica. Não houve relação significativa entre o conhecimento da Lei de Acompanhante e o número de consultas pré-natal. Onde houve menor frequência de acompanhante foi na sala de recuperação pós-parto, devido à ausência do acompanhante e à não permissão. O companheiro foi o acompanhante mais frequente. Não houve significância quanto à presença do acompanhante e realização de analgesia, o tipo de parto e o Apgar. Conclusão: a compreensão dos benefícios do acompanhante é primordial, bem como o incentivo e estímulo para a implementação de práticas baseadas em evidências.ABSTRACTObjective: to examine the practice of having a companion present during childbirth. Method: this cross-sectional study was conducted with 586 postpartum women at a university hospital. Data were collected, from February to September, 2016, using structured questionnaires, patient medical charts and antenatal records, and were analysed using Chi-square and Cochran’s Tests. Results: 86% had a companion present. Being informed of the right to a companion was more frequent in the Obstetric Center and Obstetric Ward. No significant relationship was found between knowledge of the Companion Law and number of antenatal consultations. Companions were present least often in the postpartum recovery room, due to absence of the companion and to permission not being given. Companions were most often the women’s partners. No significant relation was found between the presence of a companion and analgesia, delivery type or Apgar. Conclusion: understanding the benefits of having a companion is paramount, as are incentives and encouragement for implementing evidence-based practices.RESUMENObjetivo: analizar la práctica de la presencia del acompañante durante el proceso de parto. Método: estudio transversal, desarrollado en un hospital universitario con 586 puérperas. Para la recolección de datos, se utilizaron un cuestionario estructurado, un registro médico y libreta prenatal, en el período de febrero a septiembre de 2016. Para el análisis, se utilizaron Pruebas Chi-cuadrado y de Cochran's. Resultados: el 86% tuvo acompañante. La información sobre el derecho del acompañante fue más frecuente en el Centro Obstétrico e Internación Obstétrica. No hubo relación significativa entre el conocimiento de la Ley del Acompañante y el número de consultas prenatal. El sitio que presentó menor frecuencia de acompañante fue la sala de recuperación postparto, debido a la ausencia del acompañante y al no permiso. El compañero fue el acompañante más frecuente. No hubo significancia en cuanto a la presencia del acompañante y la realización de analgesia, el tipo de parto y el Apgar. Conclusión: la comprensión de los beneficios del acompañante es primordial, así como el incentivo y estímulo a la implementación de prácticas basadas en evidencias.

scholarly journals Classification of patients seen at a hemodynamics unit according to the degree of dependence on nursing care

2008 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Aline Hammermüller ◽  
Eneida Rejane Rabelo ◽  
Sílvia Goldmeier ◽  
Karina de Oliveira Azzolin
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Patient Classification ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Consciousness

OBJECTIVE: To classify patients in a hemodynamics healthcare unit, according to the degree of dependence on nursing care. METHODS: Cross-sectional study performed in June/2005 at the Hemodynamics unit of a university hospital. Data were collected during the first hour post-procedure, using Perroca's instrument of patient classification. RESULTS: Among 164 patients, 52% were female, aged 60 ± 14.8 years. The average score of classification was 31.9 ± 4.8, rated as intermediate. As for instrument indicators, patients submitted to gastroenterological procedures presented a significant difference regarding their level of consciousness (P<0.0001); as for motility, patients submitted to cardiologic procedures presented higher dependence scores (P<0.0001); there were no differences for locomotion between the different specialties. CONCLUSION: The dependence profile of patients seen in the hemodynamics unit was considered intermediate. Further studies may add more information when planning the size of hemodynamics units.

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