scholarly journals Quality of anaesthesia for Caesarean sections: a cross-sectional study of a university hospital in a low-income country

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 1329-1336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesper Eriksson ◽  
Tim Baker ◽  
Henrik Jörnvall ◽  
Lars Irestedt ◽  
Moses Mulungu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Income Country ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Income Country

scholarly journals Quality of pediatric anesthesia: A cross-sectional study of a university hospital in a low-income country

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. e0194622
Author(s):  
Oskar Andersson ◽  
Peter Radell ◽  
Victor Ringo ◽  
Moses Mulungu ◽  
Tim Baker
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Pediatric Anesthesia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Income Country ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Income Country

scholarly journals Frequency of Psychiatric Disorders in Suicide Attempters: A Cross-Sectional Study from Low-Income Country

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
FNU Pooja ◽  
Payal Chhabria ◽  
Pardeep Kumar ◽  
FNU Kalpana ◽  
Pardeep Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Income Country ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Suicide Attempters ◽  
Low Income Country

scholarly journals Childhood diabetes: a myth or reality?- perception of the public from a low-income country: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugo Nnenna Chikani ◽  
Adaobi Ijeoma Bisi-Onyemaechi ◽  
Tagbo Oguonu ◽  
Shalewa Modupe Ugege ◽  
Chinwe Ogugua
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Income Country ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Childhood Diabetes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Low Income Country

Mothers’ perception of cerebral palsy in a low-income country of West Africa: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Segnon Sogbossi ◽  
Damienne Houekpetodji ◽  
Toussaint G. Kpadonou ◽  
Yannick Bleyenheuft
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Income Country ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Income Country

scholarly journals Analysis of quality of life among asthmatic individuals with obesity and its relationship with pulmonary function: cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 135 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Baltieri ◽  
Luiz Claudio Martins ◽  
Everton Cazzo ◽  
Débora Aparecida Oliveira Modena ◽  
Renata Cristina Gobato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The combined effect of obesity and asthma may lead to significant impairment of quality of life (QOL). The aim here was to evaluate the prevalence of asthma among obese individuals, characterize the severity of impairment of quality of life and measure its relationship with pulmonary function. DESIGN AND SETTING: Observational cross-sectional study in public university hospital. METHODS: Morbidly obese individuals (body mass index > 40 kg/m2) seen in a bariatric surgery outpatient clinic and diagnosed with asthma, were included. Anthropometric data were collected, the Standardized Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ(S)) was applied and spirometry was performed. The subjects were divided into two groups based on the median of the score in the questionnaire (worse < 4 and better > 4) and were compared regarding anthropometric data and pulmonary function. RESULTS: Among the 4791 individuals evaluated, 219 were asthmatic; the prevalence of asthma was 4.57%. Of these, 91 individuals were called to start multidisciplinary follow-up during the study period, of whom 82 answered the questionnaire. The median score in the AQLQ(S) was 3.96 points and, thus, the individuals were classified as having moderate impairment of their overall QOL. When divided according to better or worse QOL, there was a statistically difference in forced expiratory flow (FEF) 25-75%, with higher values in the better QOL group. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of asthma was 4.57% and QOL was impaired among the asthmatic obese individuals. The worst QOL domain related to environmental stimuli and the best QOL domain to limitations of the activities. Worse QOL was correlated with poorer values for FEF 25-75%.

scholarly journals Cost of Illness Study of Regular Out Patient Department Diabetic in a Low Income Country: A Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
V. Kattel ◽  
M. Subedi ◽  
Y. Agrawal ◽  
Z.S. Pall ◽  
S. Rani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Cost ◽  
Cost Of Illness ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Income Country

Background: The burden of Diabetes in South Asia is alarming as the prevalence is higher compared to other region, living cost is low after Sub Saharan Africa and health care system are in state of expanding to be more accessible and adequate.   Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the direct cost of illness among diabetic patient regularly visiting at outpatient department (OPD) in BPKIHS. Methods: This was a cross sectional study done in year 2018.  142 patients with at least nine visit per year were enrolled. The direct cost were calculated from the pattern of prescription of medications and laboratory investigations carried out over a year of the individual patient. The data were tabulated and analyzed. Results: Among the 142 patients on 37.5% were in mono-therapy and 62.5% were in poly-therapy. The direct cost of illness was USD 103 per annum that includes drug and investigation cost expensed at OPD visit. The average indirect cost was USD 102 per annum including travel and food. Among 142 patient the cost of illness on inpatient due to DM was USD 85.47 per event. Conclusion: The financial burden of being a diabetic in Nepal is high. Comprehensive quality care by expansion of health system and service with nominal charges to patient seems to be one of the challenges in Nepal.

Attitudes to and implementation of video interpretation in a Danish hospital: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Nygaard Mottelson ◽  
Morten Sodemann ◽  
Dorthe Susanne Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Charge Nurses ◽  
Danish Hospital

Aims: Immigrants, refugees, and their descendants comprise 12% of Denmark’s population. Some of these people do not speak or understand Danish well enough to communicate with the staff in a healthcare setting and therefore need interpreter services. Interpretation through video conferencing equipment (video interpretation) is frequently used and creates a forum where the interpreter is not physically present in the medical consultation. The aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes to and experiences with video interpretation among charge nurses in a Danish university hospital. Methods: An electronic questionnaire was sent to 99 charge nurses. The questionnaire comprised both closed and open-ended questions. The answers were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic text condensation. Results: Of the 99 charge nurses, 78 (79%) completed the questionnaire. Most charge nurses, 21 (91%) of the daily/monthly users, and 21 (72%) of the monthly/yearly users, said that video interpretation increased the quality of their conversations with patients. A total of 19 (24%) departments had not used video interpretation within the last 12 months. Conclusions: The more the charge nurses used video interpretation, the more satisfied they were. Most of the charge nurses using video interpretation expressed satisfaction with the technology and found it easy to use. Some charge nurses are still content to allow family or friends to interpret. To reach its full potential, video interpretation technology has to be reliable and easily accessible for any consultation, including at the bedside.

scholarly journals Dysphagia and its impact on the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients: institution-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tseganesh Asefa Yifru ◽  
Sezer Kisa ◽  
Negalign Getahun Dinegde ◽  
Niguse Tadele Atnafu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Swallowing Problems

Abstract Objective Impaired swallowing is a primary medical concern in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. Swallowing therapy and supportive care to relieve swallowing problems among HNC patients are recommended. However, no data shows the effect of dysphagia on the quality of life (QoL) among Ethiopian patients. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess swallowing function and its impact on QoL. Results The sample included 102 HNC patients who visited oncology clinics at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Majority were male (53.90%), employed (70.6%), single (57.80%), and completed some level of formal education (66.60%) with a mean age of 42.58 years (SD ± 14.08). More than half of the patients (69.6%) medical expenses were covered by the government. Most were suffering from advanced stage HNC (59.80%), squamous cell carcinoma (62.70%), and the most prevalent tumor location was nasopharynx (40.20%). The mean MDADI score was 53.29 (SD ± 15.85). Being female, low income, suffering from laryngeal cancer, advanced tumor, and undergoing a single modality therapy were crucial determinants of poor QoL related to swallowing problems. It is recommended to assess swallowing related QoL of patients using a validated tool and be included in treatment protocols.

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