scholarly journals Health Communication in Local Perspective (Critical Study of the Cultural Effects on the Healthy Lifestyle of Communities on the Flores Island)

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Yonas Klemens Gregorius Dori Gobang ◽  
Frans Salesman
Keyword(s):  
Health Communication ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Traditional Healer ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Local Culture ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Cultural Effects ◽  
Traditional Societies ◽  
Health And Sickness

Traditional societies have cultural wisdom to maintain their health, and care for themselves when sick. Purpose.reveal the facts, circumstances, phenomena of Cultural Influence on the Healthy Lifestyle of Communities on the Island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. Method.Qualitative descriptive, by uncovering the facts as they are, interpreted and concluded.Results. The traditional community's belief in Flores that health and sickness is determined by an invisible supernatural power. Worship is done through traditional rites to keep the community healthy, or to do spell prayers by the traditional healer in the process of healing the patient. Communication during health care uses traditional methods based on local culture. Their hope is that medical staff will also use local wisdom-based health communication patterns in modern medical care. Conclusion. Medical staff need to study local culture-based health communication in the modern health service process. In the future, it is necessary to include strategies and development of local culture-based health communication in medical care for patients in Indonesia.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEALTH SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH OBESITY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE CHILD POLYCLINIC

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 276-282
Author(s):  
I. N. Martynova ◽  
Irina V. Vinyarskaya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Quality Of Life Inventory ◽  
The Family ◽  
Excessive Body Weight ◽  
Life Inventory

The article is devoted to the development and evaluation of the effectiveness of the organizational model of rendering medical care to children with obesity: «Health School - Weight Control». Тhis is a modern preventive technology. The main direction in its activity is the creation and maintenance of the motivation of the family and child with excessive body weight and/or obesity to a healthy lifestyle. Its tasks include the raise the awareness of family members and children with obesity about the disease, development of practical skills for eliminating unhealthy habits, and improvement of the quality of life of patients and their relatives. To assess the effectiveness of the Health School, not only the anthropometric method was used, but also indices of the quality of life of children and adolescents according to the questionnaire «Pediatrics Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQLТМ 4.0)». The study involved 50 patients aged of from 8 to 18 years. 75% of patients showed a gradual weight reduction during the year. The analysis of the dynamics of the quality of life revealed a statistically significant increase in all the components of indices in children involved in the Health School, especially in aspects of emotional and role functioning. The developed model of rendering medical care to patients with obesity allowed optimize the organization of treatment and preventive care for this category of patients.

Abstract TMP99: Farmalarm: App for Mobile Devices Improves Risk Factor Control After Stroke

Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Ribo ◽  
Estefania montiel ◽  
Estela Sanjuan ◽  
Mireia Sanchis ◽  
Marta Rubiera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Medication Compliance ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Risk Factor Control ◽  
Stroke Awareness

Risk factor control and treatment compliance in the following months after stroke are often poor. We aim to validate a digital platform for smartphones designed to raise awareness in patients about the need to perform healthy lifestyle changes, improve communication with medical staff and increase treatment compliance Methods: Farmalarm is an app for smartphones designed to increase stroke awareness by: medication visual alerts and compliance control, chat communication with medical staff, sharing didactic video files, exercise monitoring... Stroke patients discharged home were screened for participation and divided in two groups: to follow the FARMALARM program during 3-4 weeks or standard of care follow-up. We determined risk factor control goals at 90 days in all patients Results: During 16 months, from the 457 patients discharged home, 126 (27.6%) were included in the study: Farmalarm n=74; age 57±12, Control n=52, age 59±10. There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between groups. Patients in Farmalarm group followed the program for 23±6 days after discharge. In Farmalarm group, mean number alarms due to medication intake failure dropped from 68.5% in the first week to 44.6% in the third week (p=0.03). At 90 days, achievement of risk factor control was higher in the FARMALARM group (table). The rate of patients with 4/4 risk factors under control was higher in the FARMALARM group (45.3% Vs 22.5%; p=0.02) (graph) and less patients dropped all medications at 3 months in the Farmalarm group (1.5% Vs 8.16%:p=0.05). A regression model adjusted for age and gender showed that the only variable independently associated with all risk factors under control at 90 days was the use of Farmalarm (OR: 4.7; 95% CI:1.1-6.9;p=0.03). Conclusion: In stroke patients discharged home the use of mobile applications to monitor medication compliance and increase stroke awareness is feasible and seems to improve the control of vascular risk factors.

Culture and Heritage Preservation in an Era of Globalization and Modernism

2018 ◽  
pp. 320-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Floribert Patrick Calvain Endong
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
East Asian ◽  
Cultural Preservation ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
Cultural Globalization ◽  
Cultural Effects ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cultural Heritage Preservation

According to a number of myths, the cultural effects of globalization and modernization have not really impeded East Asian countries' efforts towards cultural heritage preservation. In tandem with this, many “fascinated” members of the African intelligentsia view Eastern Asian nations such as China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand among others as true models to be emulated by their nations in the realm of cultural heritage preservation. This chapter examines the extent to which this thesis is plausible, through a critical study of the impact of globalization and modernization on cultural heritage preservation in China and Nigeria. The chapter begins by exploring the question of cultural preservation in an era of modernization and cultural globalization and ends up assessing the degree to which China and Nigeria's efforts towards cultural heritage preservation have been affected by cultural globalization and a West-dominated model of modernization.

scholarly journals 243 An Audit of Documentation of Resuscitation Status in a Teaching Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii17-iii65
Author(s):  
Anna McDonough ◽  
Shane O'Hanlon
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Decision Maker ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Family Members ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Education Session ◽  
Changing Practice ◽  
Resuscitation Status

Abstract Background The documentation of discussions about resuscitation status with patients and their relatives is an important part of medical care, but can be a time-consuming process. These discussions may be difficult, particularly for patients who have cognitive impairment or are acutely unwell. The National Consent Policy1 recommends that resuscitation decisions should be made with patients themselves, or with family members if the patient cannot participate. It also recommends decisions are made by the most senior decision maker with responsibility for the patient’s care and discussions should be carefully documented. Methods The charts of all 106 inpatients in our hospital were audited on a single day. Documentation of resuscitation status in the medical and nursing notes was reviewed. Results The average age of inpatients was 79.8 years. 25.5% of patients had a DNACPR order. Of these, 92% had their DNACPR status documented in the nursing notes. 100% had a DNACPR form in their medical notes but none were fully completed. 48% had not had the decision endorsed by the consultant in charge of the patient’s care. 74% had not been discussed with the patient or had not had a reason documented as to why the decision had not been discussed. 41% did not have any discussion documented in the medical notes. Conclusion The DNACPR form in use includes the details recommended by national guidelines but these forms are not being completed in their entirety. Discussions with patients themselves are possibly inappropriate at the time resuscitation status is being considered, but documentation of the reasons for this is still important. This, in particular is an area which needs to be highlighted to medical staff in our hospital. Results of this audit will be incorporated into an education session, with a view to changing practice.

scholarly journals Thoughts on the Future Medical Care Pattern of Pediatrics in China Based on the Outbreak of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Hui Liu ◽  
Li Wang
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Current Medical ◽  
Medical System ◽  
Chinese Children ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Care Pattern

ABSTRACT The outbreak of pneumonia known as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has occurred in China since December 2019 and spread rapidly across the world. Pediatric medical workers have a serious imbalance doctor–patient ratio in China; they have accumulated experience during the fight against COVID-19; however, some flaws were revealed in their current medical system. Meanwhile, these problems were also reported in other countries. Thus far, the outbreak of COVID-19 is still rampant across the world. The experience from anti-COVID-19 could be useful and teach us to provide better medical services for Chinese children and prepare for similar public emergencies in the future. Furthermore, it also provides guidance for pediatric medical staff in managing COVID-19 in other developing countries.

scholarly journals THE PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES RISK FACTORS AMONG MEDICAL STAFF

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
О. S. Kobyakova ◽  
E. S. Kulikov ◽  
I. A. Deev ◽  
A. A. Almikeeva ◽  
I. D. Pimenov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Health State ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Adverse Influence ◽  
Age Range

In the review, the results provided of clinical and epidemiological trials confirming high prevalence of the risk factors of chronic noncommunicable diseases among medical workers, common comorbidity and hence adverse influence on the health. Analysis of literature data underscores the necessity of further long term populational studies of epidemiology, age range, relation to occupation positions, for the main risk factors. Organization of various preventive events is required, that obviously will impact not only health state and life quality, but furthermore, will increase medical care in general.

scholarly journals Activities of the National Association of Specialists for the Control of Healthcare-Associated Infections

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
N. I. Briko ◽  
O. V. Kovalishena ◽  
R. V. Polibin
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
National Association ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Immunization Programs ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Prevention Of Infections ◽  
Healthcare Associated

The article presents the results of the activities of the National Association of Specialists for the Control of Healthcare -Associated Infections of ensuring epidemiological safety of medical care. Educational projects, development and the statement of federal clinical guidelines, participation in development of criteria of an assessment of epidemiological safety and audit of the healthcare settings for system of ensuring quality and safety of medical care are discussed. Priority tasks to safety of patients and the medical staff, assistance in improving immunization programs and the National Schedule of preventive vaccinations, transition to new risk-to the focused strategy of an epidemiological surveillance and prevention of infections in the healthcare settings are defined.

scholarly journals Health Communication Campaign of Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour (PHBS) in Covid-19 Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-322
Author(s):  
Wayan Tantre Wiyane ◽  
◽  
Suraya Mansur ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Sampling Error ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviour ◽  
Communication Campaign ◽  
Health Communication Campaign

This article explains the results of a research about the health communication campaign on Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour (PHBS: Perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat) in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. Utilising a positivistic paradigm, the method employed in this research is a survey explanatory method and quantitative approach. Samples were selected through a purposive sampling technique, among people in Pura Aditya Jaya Rawamangun Jakarta which yielded 119 respondents, with a sampling error of 5%. The technique of data analysis used in this research is simple regression analysis. The result of the research shows that there is a positive influence of counselling and below-the-line media on clean and healthy lifestyle behaviour among people in Aditya Jaya Rawamangun Jakarta temple. However, the variable of Campaign through Counselling is more dominant in influencing the clean and healthy lifestyle behaviour of people in Pura Aditya Jaya Rawamangun Jakarta, compared to the variable of Campaign through below-the-line media. In conclusion, this research proves that the social learning theory is effective in the campaign which results in behavioural changes in society. Keywords: Social learning theory, campaign, clean and healthy lifestyle behaviour (PHBS), counseling, below-the-line.

scholarly journals Greater Engagement with Health Information Is Associated with Adoption and Maintenance of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours in People with MS

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5935
Author(s):  
Xin Lin ◽  
Maggie Yu ◽  
George A. Jelinek ◽  
Steve Simpson-Yap ◽  
Sandra Neate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
High Baseline ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviours ◽  
Print Medium ◽  
Important Means ◽  
Clinically Significant

Health communication offers an important means for patients to make informed decisions for illness self-management. We assessed how the level of engagement with selected health information at baseline is associated with the adoption and maintenance of lifestyle behaviours at a 5-year follow-up in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Non-engagers were compared to engagers of information delivered online and print (medium), and with engagers who additionally attended a live-in workshop (high). Engagement was assessed against lifestyle behaviours by log-binomial regression. Information engagers had higher education, and were less likely to have severe disability, clinically significant fatigue, or obesity. Medium and high baseline engagement was associated with adopting healthy behaviours for omega 3 supplementation (RR = 1.70; 95%CI: 1.02–2.84), physical activity (RR = 2.16; 95%CI: 1.03–4.55), and dairy non-consumption (RR = 3.98; 95%CI: 1.85–8.56) at 5 years; associations were stronger among high engagers. Only high baseline engagement was associated with maintaining behaviours from baseline to 5 years, specifically for omega-3 (RR = 1.26; 95%CI: 1.06–1.49) and vitamin D supplementation (RR = 1.26; 95%CI: 1.04–1.54) and dairy non-consumption (RR = 1.47; 95%CI: 1.03–2.10). Health communication that includes face-to-face information delivery and practical tools for implementation in daily living may be optimal for adopting and maintaining lifestyle behaviours in people with MS.

Assessment of health ssessment of health condition of medical staff

2020 ◽  
pp. 59-76
Author(s):  
Sergey Dvoinikov
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Disease Incidence ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Medical Documentation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Reporting Data

According to literature data, an increase in the overall disease incidence of medical workers has been recorded in Russia over the past ten years. At the same time, it is noted that the incidence rates obtained from the official reporting data are several times lower than those obtained in the course of sociological surveys. This is due to the fact that medical workers prefer to treat themselves or receive medical care from their colleagues without registering a case of the disease in medical documentation [2, 3].

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