Teaching Cardiac Arrhythmias Using Educational Videos and Simulator Software in Nurses: An Educational Interventional Study

Background: Cardiac arrhythmias are among the most prominent causes of mortality in patients with heart diseases. By timely diagnosis of arrhythmias, nurses can provide necessary therapeutic measures to these patients. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of teaching cardiac arrhythmias using educational videos and simulator software in nurses. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 22 novice nurses were selected based on the census method. Evaluations were performed before and after educational interventions for cardiac arrhythmia. The interventions included using simulator software and face-to-face education. A questionnaire with 20 questions regarding cardiac arrhythmias organized in 4 parts of sinus arrhythmias, atrial arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and blocks and junctional rhythm, and each with 5 questions was used to collect data. Each question was scored 1 point, and the final score ranged from 0 to 20. The scores were categorized into poor (< 10), moderate (11 - 15), and good (16 - 20) levels. Data were analyzed using SPSS V.20 software. Results: There was a significant difference in the mean of total score regarding the diagnosis of arrhythmias before (9.9) and after (15.68) the education (P value = 0.022). This indicated an increase of about 6 scores at post-intervention. The classification of the scores showed that 9 (40.9%) and 13 (59.1%) nurses had poor and moderate diagnostic abilities before training. However, following education, 10 nurses (50%) acquired moderate and 10 (50%) nurses obtained good scores. Conclusions: Arrhythmia scores varied before and after training, with the mean scores after training increased, and arrhythmia detection rate was increased after the intervention. It is advisable to use modern educational methods as good alternatives for reviewing educational content and concepts.

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Level of knowledge regarding COVID-19 health protocols in the tourism sector in Taro village before and after counseling

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews ◽

10.30574/wjarr.2022.13.1.0762 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 086-091

Author(s):

Nofita Fachryandini ◽

Shabrina Nur Imanina ◽

Ayurveda Zaynabila Heriqbaldi ◽

Widati Fatmaningrum

Keyword(s):

P Value ◽

The People ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The Mean ◽

Smirnov Test

Introduction: Taro village has a higher risk of gathering the people since it is one of the most popular tourism sectors in Bali hence increasing the potential to spread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The level of knowledge plays an important role in determining whether the society is ready to implement the health protocols or not. This community service aims to evaluate the level of knowledge regarding COVID-19 health protocols in the tourism sector in the Taro village. Method: This research was conducted using a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design in Taro village, Bali. Respondents filled out the questionnaire before and after counseling. The questionnaire consisted of 10 items of knowledge. The participants were Taro’s residents who met inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 31 respondents were taken. The data were tested for normality with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and analyzed with paired T-test using the IBM SPSS statistics version 25. Significance was determined at a 5% level (P-value ≤0.05). Results: A total of 31 valid filled-questionnaires were collected. In general, Taro’s residents’ knowledge regarding COVID-19 health protocol in the tourism sector was sufficient, but some topics are still insufficient. The mean score before counseling was 79,03 ± 1,340 while the mean score after counseling was 86,13 ± 1,366. There was a significant difference (p<0,05) on level of knowledge (p=0,000) before and after counseling. Conclusion: There was a significant difference in the level of knowledge of Taro village’s residents toward COVID-19 health protocols in the tourism sector before and after counseling.

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The Influence of Endorphine Massage on Anxiety in Mothers During Their 3rd Trimester Pregnancy

Health Notions ◽

10.33846/hn40503 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 148-152

Author(s):

Niken Sukesi

Keyword(s):

Comparative Research ◽

P Value ◽

Pregnancy Anxiety ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Mean ◽

The Difference ◽

Mean Differences ◽

Pregnant Mothers

The 3rd trimester of pregnancy is the time for one to prepare both physiologically and psychologically for baby birth and nursing. The pregnancy during this final trimester causes incovenience due to fetus and uterus enlargements. The pain during pregnancy and approaching the labor in pregnant mothers might increase their anxiety. One of attempts to reduce this anxiety resulting from pain in pregnant mothers employs nonpharmacologic method in the form of endorphin massage. This research was quasi experimental with one group pretest posttest design. It used analytical comparative research method since the researcher tried to study the existence of endorphin massage influence on anxiety in pregnant mothers. The results revealed that there was some mean differences before and after the therapy was given. The mean score before the therapy was given was 1.6 and after the therapy was given was 1.2. The difference between these two mean score was 0.4. From the analysis, it was found that the p-value was 0.037, meaning that there was a significant difference of anxiety level between before and after the provision of endorphin massage. Keywords: endorphin; pregnancy; anxiety

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Aplikasi Web Cek Riska sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Ibu Mendeteksi Dini Risiko Tinggi Kehamilan

Jurnal Keperawatan Silampari ◽

10.31539/jks.v4i1.1629 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 215-221

Author(s):

Ni Luh Putu Martini ◽

Irna Nursanti ◽

Giri Widakdo

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Experimental Design ◽

Web Application ◽

P Value ◽

Group Design ◽

Risk Pregnancy ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Mean ◽

In Pregnancy

This study aimed to determine the effect of the risk checks web application on the knowledge of mothers to detect high risk early in pregnancy. The research design used in this study was a quasi-experimental design with one group design without control. The results showed that the mean difference before and after the intervention was 13.00, with a p-value of 0.000. In conclusion, the risk check web application can increase mothers' knowledge to detect high risk early in pregnancy. Keywords: Web Application, High-Risk Pregnancy

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THE COMPARISON OF THE EFFECT OF HONEY AND CHLORHEXIDINE IN PREVENTING VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA IN PATIENTS ON MECHANICAL VENTILATON

Belitung Nursing Journal ◽

10.33546/bnj.355 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 161-167

Author(s):

Syaukia Adini ◽

Bedjo Santoso ◽

Sarkum Sarkum ◽

Sudirman Sudirman

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Group Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Mean ◽

Honey Solution

Background: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is one of the causes of infection in the hospital and the main cause of death due to nosocomial infection. The strategy to prevent VAP is by oral hygiene. Honey may be a good solution for oral hygiene.Objective: This study aims to compare the effect of the use of 20% honey solution and 0.2% chlorhexidine as oral hygiene on VAP prevention in patients on mechanical ventilation.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with posttest only control group design in an incentive care unit of a general hospital in Indonesia. Thirty respondents were selected using consecutive sampling, which 15 respondents assigned in a 20% honey group and 0.2% chlorhexidine group. Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS) was used to measure Ventilator Associated Pneumonia. Data were analyzed using Independent t-test.Results: The mean of CPIS in the honey group was 3.33 and the chlorhexidine group was 3.53. Independent t-test showed p-value 0.618 (>0.05), which indicated that there was no significant difference of the effect of honey and chlorhexidine on VAP event.Conclusions: The 20% honey solution has the same effect with 0.2% chlorhexidine in preventing VAP events in patients on mechanical ventilation.

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Use of digital game therapy among elderly persons undergoing dialytic treatment: cognitive aspects and depressive symptoms

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia ◽

10.1590/1981-22562018021.170184 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 447-455

Author(s):

Sirlei Ricarte Bento ◽

Ana Carolina Ottaviani ◽

Allan Gustavo Brigola ◽

Vânia Paula de Almeida Neris ◽

Fabiana de Souza Orlandi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Depressive Symptom ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Elderly Persons ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Therapeutic Game ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

The Mean

Abstract Objective :to evaluate the presence of depressive symptoms and cognitive disorders before and after an intervention program with a digital therapeutic game among elderly persons undergoing hemodialysis. Method: a quasi-experimental study was carried out with 26 elderly patients on hemodialysis. For the data collection, a questionnaire relating to sociodemographic and health conditions, the Geriatric Depression Scale - 15 items and Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Revised were used. The intervention with the digital therapeutic game was performed over 5 sessions. Results: of the participants, 80.8% were male, with a mean age of 66.7 (± 5.8) years. The mean pre-intervention depressive symptom score was 3.9 (± 3.0) while post-intervention it was 2.8 (± 2.9), representing a statistically significant difference (p = 0.005). Regarding cognitive function, there was no statistically significant difference before and after the intervention. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean of the depressive symptom scores, which were lower after the intervention. In addition, there was no statistically significant difference in the mean of the cognitive assessments. Conclusion: intervention studies with patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment are still scarce and this study describes the positive results of an intervention with a digital therapeutic game, demonstrating improvement in the depressive symptoms of the participants.

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PENURUNAN NYERI KEPALA PADA LANSIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI MENGGUNAKAN RELAKSASI AUTOGENIK DI KELURAHAN MERSI PURWOKERTO

Media Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.30989/mik.v7i2.229 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 104-113

Author(s):

Dwi Novitasari ◽

Ikit Netra Wirakhmi

Keyword(s):

The Elderly ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Relaxation Technique ◽

P Value ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Parasympathetic System ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Autogenic Relaxation ◽

The Mean

Background: Headache in the occipital region is the most common symptom of hypertension, caused by enhanchement intra-cranial pressure and vasoconstriction resulting in decreased perfusion of cerebral tissue. This causes insomnia, decreased concentration and decreased ability of daily living activity. Autogenic relaxation causes vasodilation and a calm emotional response that increases the response of the parasympathetic system. This modulation stimulus can decrease perception of headache. Objective: The aims of this study was to find out how the reduction of headache on hypertension before and after autogenic relaxation. Methods: The design of this research was pre experimental with one group pretest-postest design approach. The sample are 38 patients with hypertension who complained of headache in Mersi Purwokerto. Selection has been using purposive sampling. Measurement of head pain using visual analog scale. Data analysis using Wilcoxon test. Results: The mean headache before the autogenic relaxation technique was 5.24, and the mean headache after autogenic relaxation technique was 3.47, including the range of moderate pain. There was a significant difference between headache before and after the autogenic relaxation technique with p value: 0,000. Conclusion: Autogenic relaxation can be used by the elderly with hypertension to reduce headache. Keywords: Autogenic relaxation, headache, hypertension.

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Pengaruh Penambahan Campuran Kapur Tohor dan Kapur Barus (C10H16O) Terhadap Kepadatan Lalat Pada Sampah Organik

JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN: Jurnal dan Aplikasi Teknik Kesehatan Lingkungan ◽

10.31964/jkl.v16i1.42 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 747

Author(s):

Fadya Artha Aristanova ◽

Gunung Setiadi ◽

Isnawati Isnawati

Keyword(s):

Organic Waste ◽

T Test ◽

Effective Dosage ◽

P Value ◽

Test Results ◽

Waste Sample ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Test Result

Abstract: The Effect Of Lime (C10H16O) And Camphor (C10H16O) Against The Density Of Flies On Organic Waste. Fly is a disease-carrying vector so it is important to measure the density for control purposes. One of the controls that is done is on organic waste which is a breading source place of flies. Control is done by affixing the mixture of lime and camphor. This research aimed to determine the effect of mixture of lime and camphor against the density of flies in organic waste that is carried out in the garbage construction site while Southern Loktabat. This type of research is quasi-experimental that experimenting the provision of nine variations of dosage mixture of lime and camphor against the density of flies in organic waste with the organic waste sample was about 0,16m3. This research design used Pretest-posttest design. The analysis using statistical paired sample t-test, Kruskal Wallis test, and Least Significant Differences Test. The measurements showed a decrease in the density of the flies after administration of the lime and camphor mixture. Paired T-test results showed that in each treatment the p-value (2-tailed) <α (0.05) means that there is significant difference of flies density before and after treatment. Kruskal Wallis test result showed the p value (0,000) <α (0.05) which means there are significant differences between dosages. LSD test result showed that the most effective dosage is sixth dosage (35gr camphor+ 55gr lime/0,16m3 waste).

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Motivational Interviewing to Improve Self-efficacy in Type 2 Diabetes Management

10.21203/rs.3.rs-22939/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Masumeh Hemmati Maslakpak ◽

Naser Parizad ◽

Amir Ghahremani ◽

Vahid Alinejad

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Motivational Interviewing ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Diabetes Management ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background Self-efficacy predicts adherence to treatment in patients with diabetes. Motivational interviewing could be a promising intervention to increase the patients’ motivation to follow therapeutic recommendations. The present study aimed to assess the effects of motivational interviewing on self-efficacy in type 2 diabetes management. Methods This quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design was conducted on 60 patients with type 2 diabetes, who were members of the Bukan Diabetes Association in Iran. The patients were selected using a random number table and were randomly allocated into intervention (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups. Five motivational interviewing sessions (30–45 minutes) were held for the intervention group (two sessions per week). Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the diabetes management self-efficacy scale (DMSES). Data were analyzed with SPSS software version 14.0 using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results Sixty patients entered the analysis. A significant difference was observed in the mean score of diabetes management self-efficacy between the two groups before and after the intervention (P = 0.014). The mean score of self-efficacy in diabetes management was increased significantly in the intervention group after MI (P = 0.001). Conclusions Motivational interviewing improved self-efficacy in diabetes management. Thus, this approach is recommended to be used in patients with type 2 diabetes in order to increase their self-efficacy.

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Influences of Contingency Planning in Improving Preparedness of Tough Disaster Village Cadres in Facing Volcano Eruption Disaster in Blitar, East Java, Indonesia

Health Notions ◽

10.33846/hn50505 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. 170-173

Author(s):

Agus Khoirul Anam ◽

Sri Winarni ◽

Andi Hayyun Abiddin

Keyword(s):

Disaster Preparedness ◽

Volcanic Eruptions ◽

Contingency Planning ◽

P Value ◽

Population Sampling ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Village People ◽

The Village

The Village cadres' respite of death or of a calamity is the community as leading perpetrator of in the process of bringing into reality the spiritual or postponed for a while as well as technical and village. The purpose of this research to identify the influence of contingency planning in improving disaster preparedness or postponed for a while of having young village people in charge of disaster management deal with disaster of volcanic eruption. The quasi-experimental design was used. We recruited 25 the tough disaster village cadres with a total population sampling method. The analysis of the t-test showed the t-value of -5.269 and p-value of 0.001, it means that there was significant difference of the preparedness of tough disaster village cadres in facing volcanic eruptions disaster between before and after being given contingency planning. Keywords: contingency planning; preparedness; village; caders; volcano; disaster

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CENTRAL MACULAR THICKNESS AFTER CATARACT SURGERY IN NON-DIABETICS AND DIABETICS WITHOUT RETINOPATHY

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal ◽

10.51253/pafmj.v6i6.6840 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 71 (6) ◽

pp. 1993-96

Author(s):

Marrium Shafi ◽

Muhammad Akmal Khan ◽

Yaseen Lodhi ◽

Asma Aftab ◽

Muhammad Haroon Sarfraz

Keyword(s):

Cataract Surgery ◽

Thickness Measurement ◽

Case Control ◽

Macular Thickness ◽

P Value ◽

Central Macular Thickness ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

The Mean

Objective: To determine the mean change in central macular thickness after cataract surgery and to compare the mean change in central macular thickness after cataract surgery in non-diabetics and diabetics without diabetic retinopathy Study design: Case control Study settings and duration: A case control study was carried out at Ophthalmology department, POF hospital, Wah Cantt. Study duration was 6 months (April 2019-September 2019) Material and methods: A sample size of 60 patients was calculated by using Open Epi Software. We used non probability consecutive sampling. Patients were divided into two groups; Cases (Diabetic) and controls (non-Diabetic). All patients underwent phacoemulsification and observed after 4 weeks for macular thickness measurement using optical coherence tomography before and after surgery. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 20. Post stratification t test was applied. P value ≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: Total 60 patients were included. Mean age of patients was 65.31 ±7. 63SD.There were 35 (58.3%) males and 25 (41.7%) female patients in the study. We found a significant increase in central macular thickness in cases and controls [(223.100±15.86SD vs 227.2667±17.9SD, p=0.000) and (221.200±12.16SD vs 226.289±16.7861SD, p =0.001)] before and after phacoemulsification in cases and controls respectively. However, no significant difference was found between the groups (p=0.486). Conclusion: Central macular thickness was increased after uncomplicated phacoemulsification in both diabetics and non-diabetics without retinopathy for up to a follow-up period of 4 weeks but the thickness did not differ between the two groups.

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