scholarly journals Patients’ perspectives on quality of care for chronic hand eczema: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manon M. Sloot ◽  
Laura Loman ◽  
Geertruida L.E. Romeijn ◽  
Fieke M. Rosenberg ◽  
Bernd W. M. Arents ◽  
...  
PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. e0204607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malvika Saxena ◽  
Aradhana Srivastava ◽  
Pravesh Dwivedi ◽  
Sanghita Bhattacharyya

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Galle ◽  
Helma Manaharlal ◽  
Sally Griffin ◽  
Nafissa Osman ◽  
Kristien Roelens ◽  
...  

Abstract BACKGROUND: Midwifery care plays a vital role in the reduction of preventable maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. There is a growing concern about the quality of care during facility based childbirth and the occurrence of disrespect and abuse (D&A) worldwide. While several studies have reported a high prevalence of D&A, evidence about the drivers of D&A is scarce. AIM: This study aims to explore midwives’ professional identity and perspectives on the occurrence of D&A in urban Mozambique. METHODS: A qualitative study took place in the central hospital of Maputo, Mozambique. Nine focus group discussions with midwives were conducted, interviewing 54 midwives. RQDA software was used for analysing the data by open coding and thematic analysis from a grounded theory perspective. RESULTS: Midwives felt proud of their profession but felt they were disrespected by the institution and wider society because of their inferior status compared to doctors. Furthermore, they felt blamed for poor health outcomes. The occurrence of D&A seemed more likely in emergency situations but midwives tended to blame this on women being “uncooperative”. The involvement of birth companions was a protective factor against D&A together with supervision. CONCLUSION: In order to improve quality of care and reduce the occurrence of D&A midwives will need to be treated with more respect within the health system. Furthermore, they should be trained in handling obstetric emergency situations with respect and dignity for the patient. Systematic and constructive supervision might be another promising strategy for preventing D&A.


2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 600-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Sigurdson ◽  
Christine Morton ◽  
Briana Mitchell ◽  
Jochen Profit

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakiba Zahed ◽  
Maryam Emami ◽  
Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi ◽  
Ahmad Ali Eslami ◽  
Majid Barekatain ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The burden of caring for People with Dementia (PWD) is heavy; identifying incentives that motivate them in providing care is essential in facilitating and optimizing care. This study aims to explore and describe these motivating factors. Methods We conducted this qualitative study between January 2016 and January 2017 in Isfahan, Iran. Data were extracted through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 19 caregivers of PWD. These data were then examined through thematic content analysis. Results We identified four categories of psychological motives based on the caregivers’ feedback and experience. These include 1) Moral-based motives, 2) Religious, and spiritual motives; 3) Financial motives, and 4) Wicked motives. Conclusions Our results revealed several aspects of caregivers’ motives. They include moral, religious, and spiritual aspects; sharing housing accommodations, and the likelihood of inheriting a portion of the patient’s assets based on unspoken rules and informal arrangements in the family, and wicked and immoral aspects. These findings can inform future efforts in enhancing the experiences of caregivers of PWD, and subsequently, the quality of care these patients receive. It further suggests that family members, members of a religious and spiritual organization, as well as social media, could play important roles in setting the stage.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Galle ◽  
Helma Manaharlal ◽  
Sally Griffin ◽  
Nafissa Osman ◽  
Kristien Roelens ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Midwifery care plays a vital role in the reduction of preventable maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. There is a growing concern about the quality of care during facility based childbirth and the occurrence of disrespect and abuse (D&A) worldwide. While several studies have reported a high prevalence of D&A, evidence about the drivers of D&A is scarce. This study aims to explore midwives’ professional identity and perspectives on the occurrence of D&A in urban Mozambique. Methods A qualitative study took place in the central hospital of Maputo, Mozambique. Nine focus group discussions with midwives were conducted, interviewing 54 midwives. RQDA software was used for analysing the data by open coding and thematic analysis from a grounded theory perspective. Results Midwives felt proud of their profession but felt they were disrespected by the institution and wider society because of their inferior status compared to doctors. Furthermore, they felt blamed for poor health outcomes. The occurrence of D&A seemed more likely in emergency situations but midwives tended to blame this on women being “uncooperative”. The involvement of birth companions was a protective factor against D&A together with supervision. Conclusion In order to improve quality of care and reduce the occurrence of D&A midwives will need to be treated with more respect within the health system. Furthermore, they should be trained in handling obstetric emergency situations with respect and dignity for the patient. Systematic and constructive supervision might be another promising strategy for preventing D&A.


2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 1123-1123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Sigurdson ◽  
Christine Morton ◽  
Briana Mitchell ◽  
Jochen Profit

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1527971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanghita Bhattacharyya ◽  
Aradhana Srivastava ◽  
Malvika Saxena ◽  
Mousumi Gogoi ◽  
Pravesh Dwivedi ◽  
...  

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 288
Author(s):  
Flávia De Siqueira Vieira ◽  
Helena Megumi Sonobe ◽  
Marissa Silva De Oliveira ◽  
Nariman De Felício Bortucan Lenza ◽  
Luciana Scatralhe Buetto ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTObjective: to describe the clinical and social needs of patients with Crohn´s disease (CD) and identify the experiences of these patients during clinical treatment. Method: this is an exploratory qualitative study with participants with CD, over 18 years, admitted to a public teaching hospital, who agreed to participate signed a consent form after being informed (HCRP. 1149/2009). The interviews were recorded in audio and transcribed to Word for Windows. Data were analyzed following the steps in capturing the sense of data; identification of an initial set of theme or categories; establishment of the main categories and discussion. Results: the theme developed demonstrated the need of the specific tests and the qualification of the health’s professional for care these patients. Conclusion: The nurse must have knowledge about the patient’s reaction to the clinical treatment and realize a following with data collection to contribute with the diagnostic, besides the realize education interventions to contribute the adherence to clinical treatment, to prevent the complications and the possibility to disease’s control. Therefore the knowledge of the patient’s experience is important to better quality of care. Descriptors: Crohn’s disease; patient; nursing. RESUMOObjetivos: descrever as características clínicas e sociais dos pacientes com Doença de Crohn (DC) e identificar as experiências desses pacientes durante o tratamento clínico. Método: estudo exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, com 14 pacientes maiores de 18 anos com DC, internados em hospital de ensino público, que consentiram em participar da pesquisa ao assinarem o Termo de Consentimento pós-informado, após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto (SP) sob número 11495/2009. As entrevistas foram gravadas e transcritas em Programa Word for Windows. Os dados foram analisados seguindo-se as etapas de captação dos sentidos dos dados; identificação de um conjunto inicial de temas ou categorias; estabelecimento de categorias-chaves e discussão. Resultados: o tema desenvolvido demonstrou a necessidade de exames específicos e a qualificação dos profissionais de saúde para prestar assistência a esses pacientes. Conclusão: O enfermeiro deve ter conhecimento sobre as reações do paciente ao tratamento clínico e realizar um seguimento com coleta de dados para contribuir no estabelecimento do diagnóstico, além de investir em intervenções educativas para favorecer a adesão ao tratamento clínico, como forma de prevenção de complicações e possibilidade de controle da doença. Portanto, o conhecimento da experiência destes pacientes é importante para melhorar a qualidade da assistência. Descritores: doença de Crohn; paciente; enfermagem.RESUMENObjetivo: describir las necesidades clínicas y sociales de los pacientes con enfermedad de Crohn (EC) e identificar las experiencias de estos pacientes durante el tratamiento clinico. Método: estudio exploratorio cualitativo con 14 participantes con EC, con más de 18 años, admitidos en un hospital escuela, que aceptaron participar con firma del consentimiento informado (HCRP 11495/2009). Las entrevistas fueron grabadas en audio y transcritas en el programa Word for Windos. Los datos fueron analizados siguiendo los pasos para capturar de los sentidos de los datos, la identificación de un conjunto inicial de temas o categorías, el establecimiento de las categorías principales y el debate. Resultados: el tema desarrollado demuestra la necesidad de pruebas específicas y la cualificación de los profesionales de la salud para ayudar a estos pacientes. Conclusión: la enfermera debe tener conocimiento sobre las reacciones del paciente al tratamiento médico y realizar una recolección de datos de seguimiento para contribuir en el diagnóstico, y la inversión en intervenciones educativas para promover la adhesión al tratamiento médico como medio de precención de las complicaciones y la posibilidad de control de la enfermedad. Así, el conocimiento de la experiencia de estos pacientes es importante para mejorar la calidad de la atención. Descriptores: enfermedad de Crohn; paciente; enfermería.  


2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Lee ◽  
Juan I Baeza ◽  
Naomi J Fulop

BackgroundAlthough previous research suggests that different kinds of patient feedback are used in different ways to help improve the quality of hospital care, there have been no studies of the ways in which hospital boards of directors use feedback for this purpose.ObjectivesTo examine whether and how boards of directors of hospitals use feedback from patients to formulate strategy and to assure and improve the quality of care.MethodsWe undertook an in-depth qualitative study in two acute hospital National Health Service foundation trusts in England, purposively selected as contrasting examples of the collection of different kinds of patient feedback. We collected and analysed data from interviews with directors and other managers, from observation of board meetings, and from board papers and other documents.ResultsThe two boards used in-depth qualitative feedback and quantitative feedback from surveys in different ways to help develop strategies, set targets for quality improvement and design specific quality improvement initiatives; but both boards made less subsequent use of any kinds of feedback to monitor their strategies or explicitly to assure the quality of services.Discussion and conclusionsWe have identified limitations in the uses of patient feedback by hospital boards that suggest that boards should review their current practice to ensure that they use the different kinds of patient feedback that are available to them more effectively to improve, monitor and assure the quality of care.


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