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Factors Related With Nurse Compliance In The Implementation Of Patient Safety Indicators At Hospital, Taufik Alhidayah, Fransisca Sri Susilaningsih, Irman Somantri

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Patient safety is one of the five crucial hospital safety issues. This study aimed to determine factors related with nurses’ compliance in the implementation of indicators of patient safety goals (IPSG 1, IPSG 2, IPSG 5, and IPSG 6). This study was a descriptive correlative with a cross-sectional approach. Samples were recruited using a purposive sampling technique (n = 102). Data were analyzed using chi-square and Mann–Whitney tests. The results of this study indicate that the leadership style of the head nurse, rewards, attitudes, and motivation had a significant relationship with the level of adherence in the implementation of IPSG …

Stress Within Families Of Patients With Psychotic Disorders: Initial Study, Lida Nurlainah, Imas Rafiyah, Indra Maulana

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Psychotic disorders are the most severe form of mental illness. The family is the primary supporter of patients with psychosis; as such, the family is likely to experience stress when caring for psychotic patients and assisting in their recovery. Data analysis regarding stress within families could inform the types of support that family members receive. This study aimed to determine stress within families of psychotic patients in Garut, Indonesia. A descriptive study was carried out using a quantitative approach. The samples collected were of the families who visited an outpatient clinic in Garut. A purposive sample of 70 respondents using …

Management Of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers Exploiting Polymer-Based Muco-Adhesive Sponges: In-Vitro And In-Vivo Evaluation, Dalia Attia, Muhammed Ossama, Caroline Lamie, Mohamed Tarek, Hebatallah Wagdy, Mohamed Elmazar

Pharmacy

Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is a well-known painful, inflammatory disease with uncertain etiology for which local symptomatic therapy is only available. The aim of this study was to formulate and characterize muco-adhesive sponges containing a mixture of tenoxicam and miconazole nitrate to manage pain, inflammation and avoid candida infection that may accompany RAU due to poor oral hygiene. Two polymers at different concentrations were used to prepare sponges applying simple freeze-drying. Medicated chitosan (2%) sponges (mC2) showed acceptable physical appearance, surface pH (6.3 ± 0.042), porosity (25.7% ± 1.8), swelling index (5.7 ± 0.11), in-vivo and ex-vivo mucoadhesion time (115 …

The Technology Fast: Transformational Learning As Changes In Behavior And Perception Beyond The Classroom, Daniel Burton Shank, Nathan Shank, Mallory North

Psychological Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Digital technology has become an integral, if not overwhelming, part of many people’s lives. As the use and pervasiveness of technology has increased, the popularity of taking a sabbath from it has also increased. In this paper we ask if and how a technology fast assignment influences students’ lives beyond the classroom. Transformative learning, supported by active and experiential learning, suggests that in order for students to reap the greatest benefits of education, learning must influence perceptions and behavior outside of the class environment. In two semesters of “Human-Computer Interaction” classes, students were assigned a technology fast in which they …

Frequency Of Ketoacidosis And Associated Risk Factors At The Onset Of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In Children And Adolescents, Nadia Hassoon, Najla Ayoub

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most serious acute Complication of type 1diabetes mellitus and  the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. It still carries high incidence rate at time of diagnosis. Study design: Hospital-based cross-sectional observational study conducted at Children Welfare Teaching Hospital /Medical City /Baghdad; including the admitted patients in ER. OBJECTIVE: To identify the frequency of ketoacidosis and associated risk factors at the onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in children and adolescents. METHODS: The demographic, clinical manifestation, laboratory data of 69 patients presented with DKA at the disease onset out of total 144 patients …

Seasonal Variations Of Lipid Profile, Noor Ahmed, Azher Sebieh

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders have been the most prevalent cause of death and morbidity in the world over the last decades. Seasonal differences in blood lipids have recently raised interest in this area of lipid metabolism. In the current study OBJECTIVE: To determined if changes in weather having effect on lipid profile readings METHODS: Eighty five subjects, forty males and fort five females were included with age range of (22-85) years. Two serum samples were investigated in hospital lab for lipid profile for every participant from outpatient clinic/Baghdad teaching hospital, in 12 months’ period. Other clinical data and some …

Barriers For Insulin Therapy Initiation Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending The Specialized Center For Endocrinology And Diabetes / Baghdad 2019, Ruaa Zidane, Wijdan Hussein

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: The beginning of insulin therapy is a mutual decision between the health care provider and the patient. People    with   type 2 diabetes   mellitus often   have   strongly   negative attitudes toward insulin therapy. This refusal is often   based on a range of patient concerns and misconceptions. OBJECTIVE: To determine the barriers for insulin therapy refusal among type 2 diabetic patient, and to find the association between socio-demographic characteristic and the barriers of refusal. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted during the period from first of March to 30th of June 2019 in the Specialized Center for Endocrinology and …

Association Of Insulin Resistance With Overactive Bladder Syndrome In Female Patients, Anwar Al- Bassam, Hadeel Kareem, Saba Shaker

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Overactive bladder Syndrome refers to a group of lower urinary tract symptoms related to the storage of urine in the bladder. Normally the bladder fills and stores urine without discomfort or leakage. The sensation of bladder fullness gradually increases until the need to void comes to conscious awareness. In those who have overactive bladder, however, the sensation to void is altered (and generally delayed) to the extent that involuntary urination may occur. current evidence suggests that it may be associated with insulin resistance  . AIM OF STUDY: We aimed to investigate the association of insulin resistance with overactive bladder …

Nail Changes In Psoriatic Patients And Their Association With Disease Severity, Zahraa Al-Taie, Hayder Al-Hamamy

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

  BACKGROUND: Nail psoriasis occurs in both adults and children. Nail involvement is associated with significant physical and psychological consequences for a substantial number of patients. The prevalence of nail changes among patients with psoriasis varies between 10 and 55 percent. In most patients, nail involvement follows or is concurrent with onset of cutaneous psoriasis.  OBJECTIVE: To evaluate nail changes in a sample of Iraqi patients with psoriasis and study their association with                the disease severity. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study is a clinico-epidemiological observational cross-sectional study. It was conducted at                       the outpatient clinic at the Center of Dermatology and Venerology/ …

Balance On Every Ledger: Kwakwaka’Wakw Resource Values And Traditional Ecological Management, Douglas Deur, Kim Recalma-Clutesi, Chief Adam Dick

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

This chapter illustrates the core environmental values of the Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl) people on the Pacific coast of Canada to explore how they manifest in the traditional management of coastal natural resources. The authors’ survey of environmental values is based on the authentic knowledge of Chief Adam Dick, a co-author of the chapter. The chapter argues that talking about Indigenous Knowledge without the broader context of environmental values can lead to serious scholarly misunderstandings and insists that long-term collaborations between academic researchers and specialized knowledge holders from Indigenous communities is necessary in order to represent Indigenous Knowledge accurately.

This chapter illustrates …

انقطاع التيار الكهربائي وعلاقته بالاكتئاب النفسي لدى العاملين بهيئة التقاعد العام بمحافظات غزة, Walid Alqoudwa

Al Jinan الجنان

تهدف هذه الدراسة للكشف عن العلاقة بين انقطاع التيار الكهربائي ومستوى الاكتئاب النفسي لدى العاملين بهيئة التقاعد العام بمحافظات غزة، حيث بلغت عينة الدراسة (56) محموعة من العاملين بهيئة التقاعد العام، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة استخدم الباحث مقياس بيك للاكتئاب، وقام بإعداد اختبار يتعلق بانقطاع التيار الكهربائي، وللتحقق من صدق وثبات وفروض الدراسة استخدم الباحث مجموعة من الأساليب الإحصائية أهمها صدق الاتساق الداخلي، ومعامل ألفا كرونباخ، ومعامل ارتباط بيرسون، واختبار " ت" وتحليل التباين الأحادي. وقد جاءت نتائج الدراسة على النحو التالي:

وجود علاقة ارتباطية بين الآثار المختلفة الناتجة عن انقطاع التيار الكهربائي ( الآثار الاقتصادية - الآثار الاجتماعية- الآثارا لنفسية) …

Social Presence In Online Counselor Education, Courtney M. Holmes, Christine Reid, Carolyn Hawley, Christopher Wagner

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Outcome research in online counselor education is lacking as is the focus on online teaching andragogy. To address this gap, the Community of Inquiry framework and social presence are discussed within the context of online learning in a counselor education program. Data were collected in a counselor education program in the mid-Atlantic comparing online and on-campus learning outcomes and perceptions of social presence in the classroom. On-campus learners had significantly higher perceptions of social presence when compared with online learners, although perceived level of social presence was not correlated with learning outcomes. Implications for counselor education are discussed.

A Phenomenological Study Of Counseling Students’ Learning About Wellness, Heather J. Fye, Eric R. Baltrinic

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

The authors conducted a phenomenological qualitative study of counselor students’ experiences of learning about wellness guided by the Indivisible Self (Myers & Sweeney, 2004). Participants (N = 11 ) engaged in the experiential wellness activities during co-curricular group meetings throughout one academic year. Data were analyzed and three themes emerged: Wellness Considerations, Wellness Connections, and Wellness Applications. Limitations and directions for future research are illustrated.

Perceived Tenure Standards, Scholarly Productivity, And Workloads Of Counselor Educators At Comprehensive Universities, Gregory T. Hatchett

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

This article describes the results of a survey that inquired about the tenure standards, scholarly productivity, and workloads of counselor educators (N = 168) employed at comprehensive colleges and universities. The results from this study describe the respondents’ perceptions of the tenure process and their preparation for faculty positions at comprehensive universities, along with additional data on their general workloads, teaching schedules, scholarly productivity, participation in outside professional activities, and financial remuneration. Implications for counselor education and the tenure and promotion process are discussed.

An Exploration Of Married Male Doctoral Students In Counselor Education, Anthony L. Suarez, Kristi L. Perryman, Chris L. Carver, Jessica M. Del Re

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

This phenomenological study explored the effect of marriage on the lived experience of four male doctoral students in a counselor education program. Because males are a minority in the mental health professions, researchers often focus on the female perspective when studying graduate students’ experiences. Findings of the current study suggest that received support in multiple forms (e.g., emotional, financial, academic, and logistical) is the most salient benefit of marriage for the participants in this study, while time and role management pose significant challenges. Male students attempt to balance academic responsibilities with household duties, but still feel pressure to provide for …

Perceptions Of Leadership And Clarity Of Roles Within Multi-Tiered Systems: A Structural Equation Model, Eva Patrikakou, Melissa S. Ockerman, Amy Feiker Hollenbeck

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Response to Intervention (RTI), and its current enhanced form reflected in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, is one the largest educational reforms in recent history, with states adopting it for both special education placements and monitoring the academic, social, and emotional learning of all students. The present study utilizes data from a national survey of school counselors to investigate perceived school counselor preparedness in RTI. Direct and indirect effects are examined. Implications for pre- service and in-service training are discussed.

Utility Of The Scientist-Practitioner Inventory In Counselor Education, Mei Tang, Susannah C. Coaston, Christina Pbibbs, Nzingha Dalila, Linda Milholland, Miller Kathy

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

This study examined the construct validity of the Scientist-Practitioner Inventory (SPI) modified for counseling profession to determine if S-P orientation could be assessed through mSPI. The mSPI was administered to masters’ students, practicing counselors, doctoral students, and faculty members in counselor education programs. The results showed that the mSPI has adequate construct and significant differences among groups. Implications for integrating S-P model in counselor education curriculum design, training, advising, and classroom teaching are discussed.

School Counselor Self-Efficacy In Advocating For Self: How Prepared Are We?, Jennifer Perry, Sejal Parikh, Maylee Vazquez, Rachel Saunders, Stanley Bolin, Merry Leigh Dameron

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Advocacy is a central component of providing comprehensive school counseling programs. Often, counselor advocacy entails advocating for the profession and clients. Utilizing the New General Self-Efficacy scale, this quantitative study examined the effect of advocacy training type, counselor education program level, and CACREP program attendance on the self-efficacy of school counselors in advocating for self. School counselors' self-efficacy in advocating for self (as a school counselor), rather than advocacy for the profession and/or students, was assessed. Analysis revealed advocacy training was a statistically significant predictor of self-efficacy in advocating for self, while program level and CACREP attendance were not significant …

Students With Problems Of Professional Competency And Their Impact On Proficient Students In Counseling Programs, Jason S. Rose, Stephanie Persutte-Manning

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Students with problems of professional competency (PPC) issues enact a negative toll on proficient students and require increased faculty attention. While there are resources aimed at supporting students with PPC, we will explore proficient students’ experience of stress and needed supports as a result of classmates with PPC.

Contemplative Practice: A Proposal In Reducing Novice Counselor’S Performance Anxiety And Excessive Self-Focus, Clarissa Cigrand

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

This article proposes the utilization of mindfulness meditation and other contemplative practices to help mitigate the challenges experienced by novice counselors when working with clients for the first time, namely, performance anxiety and an excessive self-focus marked by self-doubt, self-criticism, and fear of making a mistake. The author specifies forms of contemplative practice that have been used in counselor preparation and highlights their demonstrated value in developing therapeutic presence, enhancing self-compassion, supporting self-awareness, strengthen active listening and attention skills, and bolstering emotion regulation. The author presents a case study that illustrates the utility and integration of contemplative practice into a …

Counselor Preparation In Crisis, Trauma, Grief, And Neurocounseling, Karlesia T. Montague, Katie Christensen, Susan Furr

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Crisis, trauma, and grief are common themes in counseling while neurocounseling is a relatively new term that has increased presence in counseling. However, little is known about the current status of CACREP programs offering courses directly preparing counselors to address these concerns. This descriptive study analyzed CACREP programs (N = 392) to determine how many counselor education programs offered courses in each special topic. Results indicated that programs offered crisis courses at the highest rate (62.2%) compared to trauma (41%), grief (21.2%), and neurocounseling (5.1%). These results examined program offerings immediately following the CACREP 2016 Standards revisions and may …

The Impact Of Al-Inshirah And Straiten In Speech Production “Applied Study In The Holy Qur'an”, Hussam Alaffouri

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This research is seeking to serve the Quranic text. Trying to detect and understand some secrets of the Quranic expression, in terms of studying the phenomenon of Al-Inshirah&Straiten in Qur'anic context and its relationship with the mechanism of articulation in sound production via the system of language and talking, which is related to the psychological state of the listener and speaker. of which some psychological cases and mental inside the speaker before or during speaking and, as well, inside the listener when hearing, thus, the talk process issued by the situation and context. All of that comes through a form …

The Effect Of Processing Guessing Method On The Estimating Item/Person Statistics For Multiple-Choice Test According To Item Response Theory (Irt), Taha Alkursheh

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed at verifying the effect of the guessing on the items parameters, person’s ability and information function. To achieve this aim, a 30 item multiple – choice achievement test. The test had three different forms according Processing Guessing Effect. The responses of 200 examinees on the three forms were analyzed by Bilog–Mg3 programs according to the three parameter logistic model The results of two-way ANOVA revealed significant statistical differences between the means of item difficulty parameters. No Differences were found, however, between the means of item discrimination and the means person’s ability parameter.

Psychological Semantics Of Favorite Colors Among Higher Primary Stage Children In Hebron, Nabil Jondi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed to investigate higher primary school students, in Hebron District, preferences of colors, and to examine differences of theses preferences according to student gender, grade, and place of residence and to build a strategy for the implementation of colors in schools environment. A sample of (291) males and females, participated in the study, and a check-list of color cards was used as a study tool, both validity and reliability were guaranteed. Nonparametric tests were used to answer the research questions. The study concluded that the most important colors favored by students are: green, red, and blue, there are …

Smokejumper Obituary: Mummery, William James (Mccall 1945), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

No abstract provided.

The Use Of It Tools In The Assessment And Development Of Leadership Abilities, Stanisław Stanek, Agnieszka Sabat

European Management Studies

This paper aims to present the findings of research into the possibilities of deploying IT tools to support the assessment and development of leadership abilities. The research procedure consisted in an analysis of four case studies from the business and military sectors. The primary research methods were a case study analysis, participant observation, Development Centre, and a source literature analysis. Under individual case studies, the following techniques were applied: individual and group interviews, brainstorming, and role playing. The tools applied included psychometric software (Thomas International, Extended Disc, Thalento) and military simulators. The division of roles between man and computer was …

Equity In Program Evaluation: Equity As A Measure In Program Evaluation, Marco S. Thomas

School of Professional and Continuing Studies Nonprofit Studies Capstone Projects

Changes to equity and inclusion mean, not only including, but also valuing, and sharing power with, community members and stakeholders of various backgrounds. In addition to race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, physical and mental abilities, as well as where they intersect, should be represented throughout the entire evaluation process. Countless surveys make assumptions about communities without knowing the culture of the community. This study explores where equity does and does not exist, in the process of creating and conducting the evaluations that are used to measure the successful execution of nonprofit programs. The inclusion of program participants and …

Priority Concerns For People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Sam Tromans, Michael Kinney, Verity Chester, Regi Alexander, Ashok Roy, Josemir W. Sander, Harry Dudson, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Background The approach taken to support individuals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic needs to take into account the requirements of people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, who represent a major vulnerable group, with higher rates of co-occurring health conditions and a greater risk of dying prematurely. To date, little evidence on COVID-related concerns have been produced and no report has provided structured feedback from the point of view of people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism or of their family/carers. Aims To provide systemised evidence-based information of the priority concerns for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism regarding the …

Pedagogy Of The Pandemic: A Case Study Of Emergency Remote Education In A Private Higher Education Institution In Egypt, Rania M Rafik Khalil, Shadia Fahim, Wadouda Badran, Hadia Fakhreldin, Maguid Hassan, Hani Ghali, Attia Attia, Sarah Khalil, Hassan Abdelhamid, Yasmine Abdel Moneim, Omar H. Karam

English Language and Literature

COVID19 caught almost every higher education institution off guard. The pandemic interrupted the teaching and learning process and required immediate implementation of emergency remote learning strategies. Teaching pedagogy turned to new ways of thinking about learning. Consequently, both academic staff and students had to adapt without warning to the challenges of teaching with advanced technology from home which was taking the world by storm. Overcoming this challenge in Egypt has been much easier for private universities in comparison to state universities because of the availability of facilities, funding, smaller cohorts and validation by partner western universities. This paper shares reflections …

Response To Commentaries On ‘Hard Criteria For Empirical Theories Of Consciousness’, Adrian Doerig, Aaron Schurger, Michael H. Herzog

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

In consciousness research, we have a very large number of theories, which exceeds by far the number of theories in other fields. We recently presented a set of criteria for evaluating and comparing theories of consciousness, and then applied the criteria to a number of different theories. Our publication sparked strong responses as evident by the many comments published in Cognitive Neuroscience (this issue). Overall, there seems to be consensus that a theory of consciousness (ToC) needs to have an unconscious alternative, but other criteria sparked controversy. The hottest debate is to what extent consciousness needs to work with purely …