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The Holistic Exploration Of The Multifaceted Relationship Between Healthcare Professionals’ Job Satisfaction And Quality Of Care., Moya Lerigo-Sampson Jan 2019

The Holistic Exploration Of The Multifaceted Relationship Between Healthcare Professionals’ Job Satisfaction And Quality Of Care., Moya Lerigo-Sampson

Plymouth Business School Theses

Problem definition: Healthcare is a professional field, which most individuals will encounter at some point in their life, directly or indirectly. In the UK, healthcare organisations are facing significant challenges, including financial pressures, shortages in staffing levels, and changes in the way healthcare is delivered. In addition, patient demand for such healthcare systems has been increasing dramatically year on year, in part, due to societal changes towards unhealthier lifestyles. Consequently, amid such adversities, it is important to understand how these issues are affecting both the providers and receivers of healthcare. Therefore, the current study will explore how healthcare professionals’ job …

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Strategic Management In Improving Total Quality In Bahrain’S Public Sector, Abdulrahman M. Alnoaimi Jan 2019

Strategic Management In Improving Total Quality In Bahrain’S Public Sector, Abdulrahman M. Alnoaimi

Plymouth Business School Theses

This study determined the strategic management in improving total quality in Bahrain’s public sector. More specifically, the concerns of this study were: 1) the demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of gender, nationality, number of years in public sector, category of specialisation, position in the organisation, and field which team work is relevant; 2) the strategic management practices and TQM application along institutionalising the planning function, establishing the strategic foundation, strategic situational diagnosis, and managing TQM implementation; and 3) TQM factors implemented in Bahrain’s public sector; 4) applying TQM and influenced the Bahrain’s public sector competitiveness; 5) the role …

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Supply Chain Financial Performance In Liquefied Natural Gas Systems, Nasiru Zubairu Jan 2019

Supply Chain Financial Performance In Liquefied Natural Gas Systems, Nasiru Zubairu

Plymouth Business School Theses

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a rapidly growing energy source, with highly competitive supply chain networks, sensitive to global macro-economic developments. To date, supply chain finance studies have failed to explore supply chain financial performance (SCFP) in the LNG sector and few have demonstrated the potential impact of supply chain practices on financial performance. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between supply chain strategies and the financial performance of Nigeria liquefied natural gas (NLNG) systems, to guide practitioners to review and adopt supply chain initiatives that drive business survival and growth, while creating value for investors. To identify key …

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Measuring Sustainability In Less Developed Countries: Case Of Tourism In The Gorilla Parks Of The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Vincent-Bouky Kakuru Luhunde Jan 2019

Measuring Sustainability In Less Developed Countries: Case Of Tourism In The Gorilla Parks Of The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Vincent-Bouky Kakuru Luhunde

Plymouth Business School Theses

This research proposes a method and tool for measuring the sustainability of tourism in Less Developed Countries (LDCs), more specifically the gorilla tourism of the D.R. Congo. Since the Brundtland Report several assessment models have been proposed but have all failed to capture the centrality of sustainability, i.e. stakeholders, the very ones who can take action for sustainability to be achieved or not. This research has helped to design a holistic and stakeholder-centred method and tool for measuring sustainability of tourism, the Sustainability Value Model (SVM) using Social Network Analysis (SNA) method. The SVM tool provides a visual assessment of …

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Impact Of Extraction Technique On The Volatile Oil Contents And Composition Of Four Ocimum Species; Microwave Assisted Extraction Versus Distillation Study, Dina M. El-Kersh, Dalia Rasheed, Manar Eissa Jan 2019

Impact Of Extraction Technique On The Volatile Oil Contents And Composition Of Four Ocimum Species; Microwave Assisted Extraction Versus Distillation Study, Dina M. El-Kersh, Dalia Rasheed, Manar Eissa

Pharmacy

Objectives: The aim of this study is to unravel the variabilities posed by alteration of the extraction technique employed on the contents and composition of essential oils derived from the same plant species Methods: Volatile oils of four different Ocimum species (Ocimum basilicum L., O. africanum Lour., O. americanum L. and O. minimum L. family Lamiaceae) were individually extracted from their fresh aerial parts using green microwave assisted extraction (MAE) method and conventional hydrodistillation (HD) and steam distillation (SD) methods. Extracted volatile oil samples were further analysed by GC-MS. Results: Qualitatively, distillation of the Ocimum samples resulted in higher yields …

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Remote Health Coaching On Nutrition To Tackle Hyperlipidemia In Underserved Communities, Mary I. Gamble Jan 2019

Remote Health Coaching On Nutrition To Tackle Hyperlipidemia In Underserved Communities, Mary I. Gamble

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Although there are effective medications to lower blood lipid levels, studies show that comprehensive nutritional counseling provides more effective and lasting results on blood lipids in comparison to standard of care with solely pharmacological intervention (Sialvera et al., 2017). Changes in diet such as reducing saturated fat and increasing fiber intake, are two of many alterations that have been proven to be successful and have consequently helped reduce the relative risk of ASCVD (Masana et al., 2017). The purpose of this quality improvement project was to direct participants with hyperlipidemia in the management of the condition using evidence-based nutrition guidelines …

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Improving Nutrition In Adults With Hypertension, Jennifer Jenkins Jan 2019

Improving Nutrition In Adults With Hypertension, Jennifer Jenkins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Nutrition can play a significant role in health conditions especially diseases such as hypertension. Nutritional intake can positively or negatively affect blood pressure, and many authors have found impactful changes when proper diet is adhered. Individuals who follow DASH diet guidelines have especially made positive changes in blood pressure. This quality improvement project examined if DASH diet-based nutrition education in adults with hypertension improved dietary intakes of vegetables and fruits, and reduced sodium intake and blood pressure. This manuscript addresses this concern using current evidence by describing the steps taken in a quality improvement project at Community Health of South …

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Improved Recognition Process Using The Anaphylaxis Rapid Screening Tool (Arst), Jessica Sanabria Jan 2019

Improved Recognition Process Using The Anaphylaxis Rapid Screening Tool (Arst), Jessica Sanabria

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Anaphylaxis is a rapid-onset, severe life-threatening allergic reaction. With as many as 1 in 20 adults experiencing anaphylaxis in their lifetime, it is imperative that the condition can be recognized quickly and accurately. It was identified that there was no consistent manner in which patients seeking treatment were evaluated. Therefore, with the intention to increase awareness of symptoms and introduce a standardized screening process. Over an eight week period, any patient presenting to the urgent care was screened using the Anaphylaxis Rapid Screening Tool (ARST) . 17 Urgent care staff members willing participated in the intervention which included use of …

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Getting Physical With Back Pain, Jessica Langley Jan 2019

Getting Physical With Back Pain, Jessica Langley

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Low back pain (LBP) can be debilitating and result in decreased mobility and reduced quality of life. This paper describes a quality improvement project focusing on managing LBP using an evidenced-based, multimodal approach. The multimodal approach included physical therapy combined with an analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory medication for pain that provide different mechanisms of action. The selected population were patients who presented with low back pain in a primary care setting. The participants attended physical therapy for four weeks while taking an individualized, prescribed medication regimen based on pain rating scores and LBP physical assessment. On the follow-up evaluation, all participants …

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Increasing The Colorectal Cancer Screening, Maria Flora Jan 2019

Increasing The Colorectal Cancer Screening, Maria Flora

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Background: Worldwide, Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death (Bevan & Rutter, 2018). In the United States of America, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death related to cancer (Green et al., 2019). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions of people are not screening as recommended and thus missing the chance to prevent or detect early CRC when treatment could often lead to a cure (CDC, 2016). CRC is a highly valued preventive service, but sadly underused. Purpose: The project goal was to evaluate the Colorectal screening program in one …

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Let’S Make It Simple: Understanding Nutrition In The Management Of Obesity And Diabetes Through Visual Displays, Rosalie Magramo Del Valle Jan 2019

Let’S Make It Simple: Understanding Nutrition In The Management Of Obesity And Diabetes Through Visual Displays, Rosalie Magramo Del Valle

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

In only 3 decades, obesity has evolved to a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality in the United States (US) and worldwide (Kotsis et al., 2018). The rise in the prevalence of obesity has been accompanied by a rise in the prevalence of diabetes and nearly 90% of newly diagnosed patients were overweight (Rossouw, 2015). Most guidelines recommend promoting weight loss among overweight or obese individuals by reducing energy intake together with a healthy eating pattern that focuses on a diet composed of whole or unprocessed foods combined with physical activity and ongoing support (Forouhi et al., 2018). Research …

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The Impact Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation On Quality Of Life, Wildya Conde Jan 2019

The Impact Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation On Quality Of Life, Wildya Conde

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

The devastating effects of cardiovascular disease are evident at a global and national level. Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality for both men and women, furthermore, heart disease is the number one cause of mortality for most ethnicities in the United States. Pulmonary disease also has an adverse impact on society. Pulmonary disease is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. In an effort to increase the awareness of the effectiveness of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics, this doctoral project conducted a program evaluation on a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program (CRP) in Stuart, Florida. The purpose was achieved …

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Program Evaluation Of Target Bp Within A Community Health Center, Stephanie Geevarughese Jan 2019

Program Evaluation Of Target Bp Within A Community Health Center, Stephanie Geevarughese

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Despite aggressive efforts to help people achieve target blood pressure goals, currently in the US, only 52% of patients with hypertension have achieved blood pressure goals as established by JNC 8 (Low et al., 2014). Hypertension correlates with a greater risk of myocardial infraction, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease (Low et al., 2014). Early detection and intervention is essential to reduce mortality and morbidity (Beune et al., 2014). Target BP is a national initiative formed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) in response to the rising incidence of uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). The …

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“Wellness Through Action”: Assisting Community Dwelling Haitian American Older Adults In Adopting Habit Forming Activities To Address Depression, Madeline Michel Jan 2019

“Wellness Through Action”: Assisting Community Dwelling Haitian American Older Adults In Adopting Habit Forming Activities To Address Depression, Madeline Michel

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Depressive symptoms are one of the factors that can accelerate aging and may negatively affect cognitive status of older adults, rendering them dependent on caregivers as they age. In general, depression can be the catalyst of physical inactivity in older adults and a mediator of cardiovascular events, and mortality. Furthermore, depression can be linked with increased disability, chronic medical conditions, and stressful life events; hence, placing significant burden on patients, their families, their communities, the economy, and the healthcare system. In South Florida, many older Haitian American (HA) adults living in our local community experience depression and lack of participation …

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Improving Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms And Cognitive Status Of Participants With Dementia Through The Use Of Toy Interactive Pets, Bryanna Streit Jan 2019

Improving Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms And Cognitive Status Of Participants With Dementia Through The Use Of Toy Interactive Pets, Bryanna Streit

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Background: In the US, one in three older adults die with Alzheimer’s or related dementia (Gaugler et al., 2019). Currently, there is no cure for the rapidly growing burden, but there are pharmacological treatments to manage the symptoms, which lead to numerous side effects (Kales et al., 2015). Method: We tested the effectiveness of a non-pharmacological toy interactive pet (TIP) in improving mood/behavior and cognition among twelve persons with mild-severe dementia attending an adult day center (ADC) over 12 visits. Mood/behavioral symptoms were assessed using the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Mood Scale (AD-RD), Observed Emotion Rating Scale (OERS), and …

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Breast Cancer Screening In Uninsured Women, Carla Porter Jan 2019

Breast Cancer Screening In Uninsured Women, Carla Porter

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. African American and Hispanic women have a higher incidence of breast cancer mortality rate than their counterparts. Minority women are more are unlikely to receive breast cancer screening and are often diagnosed at later stages. Women diagnosed with abnormal breast screening can experience barriers to timely follow-up care resulting in delays in cancer diagnosis. Early cancer screening and prevention does reduce mortality rates. Despite breast cancer screening programs, minority women continue to have lower screening rates compared to non-minority women. A non-profit Community Health Center (CHC) in South Florida serves …

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Sun Protective Behavior Counseling In Parents Of Children Aged Six Months And Older, Stephanie Queen Jan 2019

Sun Protective Behavior Counseling In Parents Of Children Aged Six Months And Older, Stephanie Queen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Ultraviolet radiation exposure (UVR) is the most significant modifiable risk factor in preventing skin cancer. Seeking shade, and wearing hats, photoprotective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses are effective sun protective behaviors proven to reduce long-term morbidity and mortality from UVR. To be effective, these behaviors must be practiced consistently and adopted early within childhood. This quality improvement project explores the impact of sun protective behavior counseling in parents with children aged six months or older. Sun protective behavior counseling was given to parents in conjunction with evidence-based supplemental infographics along with examples of appropriate clothing, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreens. Successes of …

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Lipids, Learning, And Lifestyle: Improving Cholesterol Levels In A Rural Health Clinic Through Enhanced Care-Coordinator Education, Stefanie Warren Jan 2019

Lipids, Learning, And Lifestyle: Improving Cholesterol Levels In A Rural Health Clinic Through Enhanced Care-Coordinator Education, Stefanie Warren

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Having high cholesterol levels raises the risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. High cholesterol is considered a silent preventable condition. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase health disparities experienced by patients of low-socioeconomic status. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project is to determine the effect of an evidence-based cholesterol education program in enhancing hyperlipidemia management strategies among Care Coordinators at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The overall goal of the project is to improve patient’s cholesterol levels over a 3-month period. This project supports the implementation of enhanced hyperlipidemia education for Care …

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Using Educational Materials To Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates, Loreta D. Padron Jan 2019

Using Educational Materials To Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates, Loreta D. Padron

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading, and third most preventable cancer in the United States (U.S.) (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2019a) As the second leading cause of deaths in the U.S., more than 90% of CRC cases occur in people age 50 and older (CDC, 2019a). Roughly about 21.7 million of those at greatest risk of developing CRC have not been screened as recommended (CDC, 2019b). According to the national guidelines, the United States Preventative Service Task Force [USPSTF] recommends screening for CRC using a fecal occult blood testing (FIT or gFOBT) yearly, a sigmoidoscopy every 5 years …

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Use Of The Hypertension Self-Care Profile Tool And Dash Diet For Self-Care Management Among African American Adults With Hypertension, Charity H. Denson Jan 2019

Use Of The Hypertension Self-Care Profile Tool And Dash Diet For Self-Care Management Among African American Adults With Hypertension, Charity H. Denson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Although there are clinical guidelines in place for the treatment of hypertension (HTN), many African Americans (AA) fail to reach controlled levels within the primary care setting. The ultimate goal of this quality improvement project is to provide evidence-based information that could be used to improve HTN care and decrease the rates of uncontrolled HTN among AA adults with HTN. The project was conducted at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Fort Pierce, Florida. The intention of this quality improvement project is to address the need for attention to this concerning issue, to highlight best current evidence, and to provide …

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Improving Hypertension: Engagement In A Walking Exercise Program In A Primary Care Setting, Ana Favareto Jan 2019

Improving Hypertension: Engagement In A Walking Exercise Program In A Primary Care Setting, Ana Favareto

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a very common, undertreated, and costly disease. Despite effective treatment strategies available, uncontrolled hypertension remains a persistent problem in the primary care setting. Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to assess the effectiveness of a walking exercise program (WEP) on blood pressure in adults diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension in a primary care setting. Goals were targeted to decrease blood pressure, decrease BMI, and increase physical activity. Methods: Using Bandura’s Social Cognitive theory as a framework, a walking exercise was offered at a primary care clinic, to assess the effectiveness of …

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Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using The 4 Steps To Manage Your Diabetes For Life, Brittany Murray Jan 2019

Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using The 4 Steps To Manage Your Diabetes For Life, Brittany Murray

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. where 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed each year. This evidence-based quality improvement project showed the effects of diabetes self-management education on lowering hemoglobin A1c levels and improving self-management behaviors. Education from the National Diabetes Education Program using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life booklet along with follow up phone calls, a pre and post- Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire were administered to twelve participants at the clinic. Descriptive statistics and a paired sample T-test were used to analyze data on the hemoglobin A1c and the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire. …

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Improving Assessment And Management Of Copd, Kevin P. Hanaway Jan 2019

Improving Assessment And Management Of Copd, Kevin P. Hanaway

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2014 approximately 142,000 individuals in the U.S. died from COPD (Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, Healthy People 2020). The Global Obstructive Lung Disease Initiative (GOLD) (2019) provides evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines for diagnosing, managing, and treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project used best practice recommended by GOLD (2019) to improve assessment of COPD by use of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test (CAT). The implementation process for using the CAT was …

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Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans, Tarah Roch Jan 2019

Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans, Tarah Roch

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

The American College of Gastroenterology and the American Cancer Society (2018) issued new guidelines recommending adults aged 45 years and older with an average risk of colorectal cancer undergo regular screening. When colorectal cancer is diagnosed at earlier stages, available treatments are more successful. Haitian immigrants are among the fastest growing group of immigrants in the US with Florida being the second largest number of people of Haitian heritage. National studies do not distinguish Haitians from the other Blacks subgroups and there are no specific statistics within African descent subgroups on colorectal cancer incidence and rate of screening. Based on …

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An Evaluation Of A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program In A Community Health Clinic, Daniela Chetan Jan 2019

An Evaluation Of A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program In A Community Health Clinic, Daniela Chetan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019

The incidence of uncontrolled diabetes among the adult population of the United States, especially individuals over 65 years, remains a critical issue and is on the rise. Florida is one of the most affected states with the largest population of adults ages 65 and older in the nation (FDAC, 2017). Adults within minority groups face the greatest hardships as they often do not have access to proper diabetes educational programs resulting in a higher prevalence of diabetes with a higher risk for developing diabetes-related complications (Ricci-Cabello et al., 2014). Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires a person to make …

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Health Related Quality Of Life And Coping Strategies Of Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Attending A Tertiary Care Setting, Vineetha Vijaykumar Ms, Sreeja S. A Ms Jan 2019

Health Related Quality Of Life And Coping Strategies Of Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Attending A Tertiary Care Setting, Vineetha Vijaykumar Ms, Sreeja S. A Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a syndrome that results in abnormally high blood sugar levels and is due to the combined effect of hereditary and environment. There is a global increase of type 1diabetes at a proportion of 3% annually in children and adolescents and frightening 5% increase annually among pre-school children. The highest incidences were found in the 10 to 14 years (Swift, 2007). Objectives: The objectives were to determine the health related quality of life (HRQOL) and coping strategies of children with type 1 DM, to find the association between HRQOL with selected demographic variables and to identify …

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Social Determinants Of Adolescent Girls’ Dietary Pattern In Suburban Areas In Chennai: A Qualitative Approach, Ponnambily Jobin Ms Jan 2019

Social Determinants Of Adolescent Girls’ Dietary Pattern In Suburban Areas In Chennai: A Qualitative Approach, Ponnambily Jobin Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: The idea of adolescent well-being is getting importance all around the world and thus there is a lack of national investigations to survey the factors on the dietary pattern of young girls in suburban regions. Aim: The objective of the study is to explore the social determinants of adolescent girls’ dietary pattern in suburban areas of Chennai. Design: The phenomenological design was used to explore the social determinants of adolescent girl’s nutritional intake. The study population consisted of adolescent girls, who were in the age group of 15-18 years in suburban areas of Chennai. The tool had two sections: …

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Self-Reported Practice Of Ergonomics And Musculoskeletal Problems Among Computer Users Of Selected Offices At Mangaluru, Preethi Fernandes Ms, Shwetha Rashmi Ms, Bimalu Benny Ms, Chinchu S. Peter Ms Jan 2019

Self-Reported Practice Of Ergonomics And Musculoskeletal Problems Among Computer Users Of Selected Offices At Mangaluru, Preethi Fernandes Ms, Shwetha Rashmi Ms, Bimalu Benny Ms, Chinchu S. Peter Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The extent of computer use in the offices has greatly increased over the recent decades, resulting in the risk of several health problems among computer users. Symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, etc. occur in various body parts due to the improper practice of computer ergonomics. Methodology: The descriptive survey approach had been used in view of accomplishing the main objective of the study. The tool consists of baseline pro forma along with rating scale to assess the self-reported practice of ergonomics and rating scale to assess musculoskeletal problems. The subjects consisted of 100 office workers who used the computer …

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Knowledge And Practice Among Housekeeping Staff On Methods Of Bio-Medical Waste (Bmw) Management, Nanda Kumar Paniyadi Mr, Asha P. Shetty Dr, Alice Minj Ms, Edavathra Jennie Varghese Ms Jan 2019

Knowledge And Practice Among Housekeeping Staff On Methods Of Bio-Medical Waste (Bmw) Management, Nanda Kumar Paniyadi Mr, Asha P. Shetty Dr, Alice Minj Ms, Edavathra Jennie Varghese Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Waste is any substance that is not useful. Bio-medical waste (BMW) is any kind of waste containing infectious material. Inappropriate and inadequate handling of health care waste has serious public health issues and significant influence on environment. Objective: Objective of the study is to find out the relation between knowledge and practice regarding the method of BMW disposal. Methodology: A descriptive study design with non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to collect the data from 65 housekeeping staff of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar after obtaining administrative approval from the authorities. Structured knowledge questionnaire on BMW disposal and observational checklist for the practice …

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A New Approach For Scoring In Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Jomon C. U Mr, Roseminu Varghese Ms Jan 2019

A New Approach For Scoring In Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Jomon C. U Mr, Roseminu Varghese Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a useful multi-use assessment tool which may be used to evaluate health care providers of various disciplines in a clinical setting. It appraises proficiency, through direct observation based on objective or unbiased testing. It is accurate, objective and consistent letting uniform testing of clinical skills among an extensive range of students. OSCE software, developed at Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a windows-based platform which is integrated with student’s information system and is designed to access only through the intranet of MAHE. It …

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