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Impact of Training Program About Occupational Stress Among Teaching Staff Members in Faculty of Nursing at Suez Canal University
Mona Aziz Rateb Demitry,
Wafaa Abd El-Azeem Elhosany,
Mostafa Fouad Abbas,
Nadia Mohamed El-Sayed Ghonem
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2020
Pages:
1-7
Received:
20 November 2019
Accepted:
20 December 2019
Published:
4 January 2020
Abstract: Background: Occupational stress is often used as a term to denote the emotions people feel in upsetting circumstances. Teaching staff in faculty are stressed also are additional seemingly to be unhealthy, poorly motivated and fewer productive and fewer safe at work. Aim: the study aimed to assess impact of occupational stress among teaching staff members. Design: A quasi- experimental design was utilized in this study. Setting: the study was conducted in the faculty of nursing at Suez Canal University. Subject: all teaching staff members working in the previous study setting. Tools of the study: Two tools were used to conduct this study; tool I: occupational stress questionnaire which was used to assess stress level, tool II: observation checklist which was used to assess occupational stressors Results: The study revealed that, above half of the studied group (56.1%) was high occupational stress level in preprogram, with stress slightly decrease in the post immediate program (52.6%) and high decreased (12.3%) in the follow-up, with significant difference between pre/ post and follow up phases of program implementation (p<0.0001). The total mean score for occupational stressors among studied sample was high in administrative stressors (35.532±6.8430) and was also high in organization stressors (27.035±5.0339). While, lowest was in social stressors (8.906±2.1808). Conclusion: There was statistically significant improvement in teaching staff occupational stress level before and after the implemented program Recommendation: providing occupation stress management program periodically to improving personal coping mechanism and institute work/life balance strategies.
Abstract: Background: Occupational stress is often used as a term to denote the emotions people feel in upsetting circumstances. Teaching staff in faculty are stressed also are additional seemingly to be unhealthy, poorly motivated and fewer productive and fewer safe at work. Aim: the study aimed to assess impact of occupational stress among teaching staff m...
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Effectiveness of Life Style Modification on Lipid Profile for Patients with Hyperlipidemia
Magda Moawad Mohsen,
Neima Ali Riad,
Amina Ibrahim Badawy,
Badria Mahrous Abd El-Hammed,
Dalia Mahmoud Abd Elmonem Elsherbini
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2020
Pages:
8-18
Received:
9 December 2019
Accepted:
23 December 2019
Published:
4 January 2020
Abstract: Background: Major predisposing factors of Coronary artery diseases were urbanized lifestyles and growth of ageing populations in developing country like Egypt. The modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and obesity are likely to increase in the future, but they can be controlled through lifestyle modification. Aim of the study: This study was carried out to examine the effect of life style modification for patients with hyperlipidemia on their lipids profile. Design: Quasi experimental design was utilized. Setting This study was conducted among the patients attending at cardiac outpatient department, Menoufia University Hospital, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Subject: A purposive sample of 100 men and women attending cardiac outpatient clinic were selected. The subjects were divided equally into study and control groups. Instrumentations: a. Structured interview questionnaire: it consists of sociodemographic and medical data b. Bio-physiological measurement: Fasting venous blood samples for Glycosylated hemoglobin level, Lipid profile were obtained from all participants, and sent to biochemistry laboratories. Blood pressure assessment and BMI for all patients were compiled. Results: Statistical analysis showed that there were statistical differences among study and control group regard to total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and their arterial blood pressure level. Conclusion: The need for tailoring and following up of intervention for coronary artery diseases is an essential maneuver to reduce their risk factors occurrence. Recommendations: Implementation of lifestyle modification for at risk patient for coronary artery diseases by modifying their lifestyle. Routine screening for all subjects above the age of forty to detect abnormal lipid profile early and to increase their awareness to prevent and control of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is recommended.
Abstract: Background: Major predisposing factors of Coronary artery diseases were urbanized lifestyles and growth of ageing populations in developing country like Egypt. The modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and obesity are likely to increase in the future, but they can be controlled through l...
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Study on the Relationship Between Core Competence and Fixed Surgery Specialty of Nurses in Operating Room
Yingyu Zeng,
Xiaodan Wu,
Guiyin Xu,
Meifen Zhang
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2020
Pages:
19-22
Received:
24 November 2019
Accepted:
16 December 2019
Published:
7 January 2020
Abstract: Core competence is important for high-risk and high-demand operating room nurses, while there are few reports on the core competence of operating room nurses and its influencing factors. This study was to investigate the core competence of nurses in operating room and to explore the effect of fixed surgery specialty on their core competence. The Competency Inventory for Registered Nurses scale, which includes 7 dimensions consisting of a total of 58 items, including ethics/legal practice, professional development ability, leadership ability, clinical nursing ability, interpersonal relationship ability, education/counseling ability and critical thinking/scientific research ability, was used to evaluate the core competence of nurses. Based on the core competence scale of registered nurses, the specific items of core competence of nurses in 5 operating rooms were added to investigate 408 operating room nurses in 8 Grade 3A hospitals in Guangzhou. The total average score of core competence of nurses in operating room was (2.80±0.54). The scores of core competence of nurses in fixed surgery specialty were higher than that in unfixed surgery specialty group (P<0.05). Fixed in a particular surgery specialty is beneficial to improve the core competence of nurses in operating room and improve the quality and efficiency of surgical nursing cooperation.
Abstract: Core competence is important for high-risk and high-demand operating room nurses, while there are few reports on the core competence of operating room nurses and its influencing factors. This study was to investigate the core competence of nurses in operating room and to explore the effect of fixed surgery specialty on their core competence. The Co...
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Perception of Nurses Work Environment in Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia
Malek Al Moosa,
Salwa Eweis Hassanein,
Ayman Alnems,
Amany Ahmed Abdrbo,
Ofelia Minguez,
Fatemah Anwar Al Ghadheeb
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2020
Pages:
23-29
Received:
19 December 2019
Accepted:
6 January 2020
Published:
17 January 2020
Abstract: Nursing practice environment excellence is crucial for the enhancement of health care system performance. Nurses need a work environment that makes them use the full expression of their skills and knowledge. The aim of this study was to assess the perception of nurses’ work environment in tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. A descriptive cross-sectional correlation research design and a convenient sampling technique was used to recruit 541 bedside nurses and nursing administrators working in the hospital with a response rate of 98.5%. A self-report questionnaire consists of demographic Characteristics and the Nursing Practice Environment scale. The results indicated that the mean score of nurse participants in hospital affairs was 3.0 (SD 0.47), nursing foundation for quality of care was 3.1 (SD 0.45), nurse manager ability, leadership and support of nurse was 2.9 (SD 0.60), staffing and resources adequacy was 2.6 (SD 0.70) while the mean score of collegial nurse-physician relations was 2.9 (SD 0.57). The overall mean score of the Nursing Practice Environment scale was 2.9 (SD 0.47). This study can guide policy makers, administrators, nurse leaders and educators, to identify areas to improve nurses’ work environment; which could translate into significant improvement in patient outcomes.
Abstract: Nursing practice environment excellence is crucial for the enhancement of health care system performance. Nurses need a work environment that makes them use the full expression of their skills and knowledge. The aim of this study was to assess the perception of nurses’ work environment in tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia. A descriptive cross-...
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Effect of Predictive Nursing on Preventing from Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome in Hemiarthroplasty
Haiyan Li,
Zhiling Ou,
Shanghai Ma,
Yuyong Liu
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2020
Pages:
30-34
Received:
27 December 2019
Accepted:
6 January 2020
Published:
17 January 2020
Abstract: This study is to explore the effect of predictive nursing mode on preventing from bone cement implantation syndrome in hemiarthroplasty. 55 patients who were performed with bone cement hemiarthroplasty in our hospital from January 2018 to December 2018 were selected. These patients were divided into conventional group (n=25) and predictive nursing mode group (n=30) according to nursing modes. Then the systolic pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR) and oxyhemoglobin saturation (SpO2) of the two groups of patients were compared 10min before injection of bone cement (T1), at the time of implantation of bone cement (T2), and 10min after injection of bone cement respectively (T3). The occurrence situation of respiratory distress, arrhythmia, dizziness, chest distress, panic, nausea, vomiting and shock for the two groups of patients in the surgery were compared. There was no significant difference for the comparison of the data including age, cardiac function, etc. of the patients between the conventional group and predictive nursing mode group. However, SBP and DBP of the intervention group at the time of T1, T2 and T3 were higher than that of the conventional group (P<0.05). Additionally, HR and SpO2 of the intervention group at the time of T1, T2 and T3 were higher than that of the conventional group (P<0.05). As for the comparison of the evaluation indexes of bone cement for the two groups of patients in the surgery, the occurrence situation of hypotension, hyoxemia and RDS for the intervention group were apparently lower than that for the conventional group (P<0.05). As for the comparison of the intraoperative discomfort for the two groups of patients, the occurrence situation of dizziness, chest distress, panic, vomiting, nausea and shock of the intervention group were lower than that of the conventional group. The predictive nursing mode can be used for early intervention so as to relieve and avoid the occurrence of bone cement implantation syndrome in hemiarthroplasty, therefore it is worthy of being promoted for application. Suspected BCIS should be treated with aggressive resuscitation and supportive care. Prevention of BCIS includes identification of high-risk patients, preoperatively optimizing patient risk factors and comorbidities, and good communication with the surgical team.
Abstract: This study is to explore the effect of predictive nursing mode on preventing from bone cement implantation syndrome in hemiarthroplasty. 55 patients who were performed with bone cement hemiarthroplasty in our hospital from January 2018 to December 2018 were selected. These patients were divided into conventional group (n=25) and predictive nursing ...
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Barriers of Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Profession: A Literature Review
Munirah Alatawi,
Eman Aljuhani,
Fatimah Alsufiany,
Kawakeb Aleid,
Rehab Rawah,
Sara Aljanabi,
Maram Banakhar
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2020
Pages:
35-42
Received:
5 January 2020
Accepted:
18 January 2020
Published:
31 January 2020
Abstract: Background: Evidence-based practice is important in improving the overall quality of patient care, enhance nursing practice and increase the confidence in decision-making. Evidence-based practice is a technique used in solving clinical issues regarding patient care by integrating well-designed evidence with patient preferences, patient assessments, and health professionals. This review aims to explore barriers that confront nursing in the implementation of evidence-based practice. Consequently, by determining some of the barriers to the implementation of EBP among nurses, health care systems can form solutions that allow the health centers to avoid such issues and execute the approach among health care providers. Methods: peer review was undertaken following a literature search in the databases involved CINAHL, MEDLINE and EBSCO Web of Science databases. Included studies were from October 2018 to December 2018, English language and peer-reviewed studies that aimed to explore the organizational and individual barriers within the healthcare setting. The quality appraisal tool was used to appraise all the included studies. Results: A total of 12 studies were included. Six studies were quantitative, five studies were qualitative, and one study used mixed methods. Four organizational barriers to implementing Evidence-based practice among nurses were found by reviewing the literature which is ("lack of support and supervision", "lack of training" and "education", "limited resources” and “time restriction”). While, four main themes were considering as an individual barrier to implementing Evidence-based practice among nurses: ("lack of nurses' knowledge", "skills and awareness regarding use the Evidence-based practice", "lack of professional characteristic", "nurses' attitude and experience in using" and "language barrier in using or implementing Evidence-based practice"). Conclusions and implications for future practice: Nursing administrators and educators have the main role to facilitate evidence-based practice implementation among nurses, therefore; the findings of this review can help to overcome the identified barriers. Training and education are important to enhance the knowledge and skills of nurses to use evidence-based practice. Time management, providing the required resources and adequate supervision can facilitate the implementation of evidence-based practice which positively influences the quality of care. For further research, it is very fruitful to investigate the common barriers of EBP in one specific culture such as the middle eastern culture. Furthermore, future research may focus on barriers of implementing EBP related to the patients and their families.
Abstract: Background: Evidence-based practice is important in improving the overall quality of patient care, enhance nursing practice and increase the confidence in decision-making. Evidence-based practice is a technique used in solving clinical issues regarding patient care by integrating well-designed evidence with patient preferences, patient assessments,...
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Application of Continuous Quality Improvement in Manual Cleaning of Fine Hollow Device
Zeng Xiuyue,
Zhang Lian,
Chen Chunyan,
Yu Haohui
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2020
Pages:
43-46
Received:
14 January 2020
Accepted:
31 January 2020
Published:
11 February 2020
Abstract: Objectives: The study aims to explore the effect of continuous quality improvement on manual cleaning quality of fine hollow device in hospital central sterile supply department. In terms of methods, it mainly optimize the manual cleaning process of fine hollow device as follow: Seperated cleaning basket is employed with 3% hydrogen proxide solition to clean the blood stains and organic matters in fine hollow device. And then, 90°C pure water is used to soak the fine hollow device to dissolve and clean the solidly attached bone wax in the inner side of absorption tube. And the study primarily compares the difference between the data about optimizing the manual cleaning process of fine hollow device through continuous quality improvement, the blood (stain), tissue residue, foreign body residue, bone wax from August to September in 2019, and those from October to November in 2019. Results: The quality of fine hollow device manual cleaning in reference group are improved significantly, with outstanding differences in control group (X2=59.36, P=0.000), indicating the effectiveness of the continuous improvement measures. Conclusion: The continuous quality improvement was applied to the manual cleaning of fine hollow device, and the cleaning effect was satisfactory. The removal rate of blood (stain), tissue, foreign body and bone wax of fine hollow device was improved.
Abstract: Objectives: The study aims to explore the effect of continuous quality improvement on manual cleaning quality of fine hollow device in hospital central sterile supply department. In terms of methods, it mainly optimize the manual cleaning process of fine hollow device as follow: Seperated cleaning basket is employed with 3% hydrogen proxide solitio...
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