scholarly journals Assessment of multiculturalism in nursing based on a survey’s experience

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (43) ◽  
pp. 1711-1718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcel Pop ◽  
Sándor Hollós ◽  
Judit Mészáros
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Intercultural Skills ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Very High

Introduction: The internationalization of societies and the processes of globalization raise new challenges towards health provision systems, including professional, ethical, social, cultural and communicational references of nursing and nursing education. Aims: In this study the authors wanted to answer the following question: To what extent are health care professionals aware of and able to respond to the new challenges? Methods: As an investigation method, the authors used a questionnaire and made a comparative analysis of answers related to the knowledge, skills and attitude of BSc nurses and other health professionals who possess a secondary qualification. The questionnaire was compiled based on the internationally accepted and validated Transcultural Self Efficacy Test. With the permission of the authors of the test, some questions were adapted to the national conditions. The responses were evaluated by statistical methods. Results: There were better results in the components of skills and attitude of BSc nurses but there was a very high number of professionals in both groups who either failed to have or could not meet the requirements and phenomena related to intercultural skills. Conclusions: The survey performed among nurses proved that there is a real demand for intercultural skills and knowledge related to expectations of the society. In order to improve the quality of health care, the development of these skills is necessary. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 1711–1718.

scholarly journals Assessing Apps for Patients with Genitourinary Tumors Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS): Systematic Search in App Stores and Content Analysis (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Ángel Amor-García ◽  
Roberto Collado-Borrell ◽  
Vicente Escudero-Vilaplana ◽  
Alejandra Melgarejo-Ortuño ◽  
Ana Herranz-Alonso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Symptoms ◽  
Genitourinary Cancers

BACKGROUND The large number of available cancer apps and their impact on the population necessitates a transparent, objective, and comprehensive evaluation by app experts, health care professionals, and users. To date, there have been no analyses or classifications of apps for patients with genitourinary cancers, which are among the most prevalent types of cancer. OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to analyze the quality of apps for patients diagnosed with genitourinary cancers using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) and identify high-quality apps. METHODS We performed an observational cross-sectional descriptive study of all smartphone apps for patients diagnosed with genitourinary cancers available on iOS and Android platforms. In July 2019, we searched for all available apps for patients with genitourinary cancers (bladder, prostate, cervical, uterine, endometrial, kidney, testicular, and vulvar) or their caregivers. Apps were downloaded and evaluated, and the general characteristics were entered into a database. The evaluation was performed by 2 independent researchers using the MARS questionnaire, which rates 23 evaluation criteria clustered in 5 domains (Engagement, Functionality, Esthetics, Information, and Subjective Quality) on a scale from 1 to 5. RESULTS In total, 46 apps were analyzed. Of these, 31 (67%) were available on Android, 6 (13%) on iOS, and 9 (20%) on both platforms. The apps were free in 89% of cases (41/46), and 61% (28/46) had been updated in the previous year. The apps were intended for prostate cancer in 30% of cases (14/46) and cervical cancer in 17% (8/46). The apps were mainly informative (63%, 29/46), preventive (24%, 11/46), and diagnostic (13%, 6/46). Only 7/46 apps (15%) were developed by health care organizations. The mean MARS score for the overall quality of the 46 apps was 2.98 (SD 0.77), with a maximum of 4.63 and a minimum of 1.95. Functionality scores were quite similar for most of the apps, with the greatest differences in Engagement and Esthetics, which showed acceptable scores in one-third of the apps. The 5 apps with the highest MARS score were the following: “Bladder cancer manager,” “Kidney cancer manager,” “My prostate cancer manager,” “Target Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Diary,” and “My Cancer Coach.” We observed statistically significant differences in the MARS score between the operating systems and the developer types (<i>P</i>&lt;.001 and <i>P</i>=.01, respectively), but not for cost (<i>P</i>=.62). CONCLUSIONS MARS is a helpful methodology to decide which apps can be prescribed to patients and to identify which features should be addressed to improve these tools. Most of the apps designed for patients with genitourinary cancers only try to provide data about the disease, without coherent interactivity. The participation of health professionals in the development of these apps is low; nevertheless, we observed that both the participation of health professionals and regular updates were correlated with quality.

scholarly journals Implementation of the Humanitude Care Methodology: contribution to the quality of health care

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Vanessa Lúcio Henriques ◽  
Marilia de Assunção Rodrigues Ferreira Dourado ◽  
Rosa Cândida Carvalho Pereira de Melo ◽  
Luiza Hiromi Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Continuing Care ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Data Content ◽  
Convenience Sampling

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the contribution of the implementation of the Humanitude Care Methodology to the quality of health care in a Continuing Care Unit. Method: an action-research study with a non-probability convenience sampling, involving 34 health professionals from one unit in Portugal. Data was collected through a questionnaire and an observation worksheet for the Structured Sequence of Humanitude Care Procedures. We used data content analysis with the Statistical Package for Social Science, version 17.0. Results: health professionals demonstrated difficulties to provide care for people who are agitated, confused, disoriented, aggressive and who refuse care, and to communicate with patients who do not communicate verbally. The professionals valued the accomplishment of the stages of the observation worksheet. There were discrepancies between the perception of accomplishment and the actual practice. Throughout the implementation of the methodology, there was an increase in the practical application of the procedures, with positive repercussion for the patients and for the professionals. Conclusion: the results allowed to perceive the contribution of the process of implementation of the methodology, through the positive transformations in health care delivery.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Exploration of Weight Bias and Quality of Health Care Among Health Care Professionals Using Hypothetical Patient Scenarios

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 004695801877417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justine Seymour ◽  
Jennifer L. Barnes ◽  
Julie Schumacher ◽  
Rachel L. Vollmer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Weight Bias ◽  
Hypothetical Patient ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

The purpose of this study was to determine whether weight bias exhibited by health care professionals (HCPs) impacts quality of health care provided to individuals with obesity. HCPs (n = 220; 88% female, 87% nurses) in the Midwest region of the United States were recruited to complete an online survey. In this within-subjects study design, participants completed the Attitudes Towards Obese Persons (ATOP) scale to assess weight bias and responded to 2 (1 person with obesity and 1 person without obesity) hypothetical patient scenarios to evaluate quality of care. A median split was calculated for ATOP scores to divide participants into high or low weight bias groups. Within these groups, thematic analysis was used to uncover themes in quality of care based on participants’ responses to each scenario. The analysis revealed that HCPs in the high weight bias group gave specific diet and exercise recommendations, offered health advice regarding weight loss, and used less teaching discourse when responding to the patient with obesity. In addition, in both weight bias groups, patients with obesity were started on pharmaceutical therapies sooner. The findings of this study suggest a need to educate HCPs on the importance of empathy and compassion when providing treatment to all patients, regardless of weight, to increase quality of care and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Safety and Security in Professional and Non-Professional E-Health and Their Impact on the Quality of Health Care

2010 ◽  
pp. 118-124
Author(s):  
Suzana Parente ◽  
Rui Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Consumer Information ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Provider Perspective ◽  
Multi Media ◽  
Basic Ideas

E-health involves professionals and non-professionals and raises safety and security issues that affect the quality of health care. Therefore, the chapter provides some basic ideas on e-health safety and security, focusing on the healthcare provider perspective. To clarify some of the controversies and some of the problems in the use of data, arising from the use of e-health without taking into consideration the safety and security issues, we present one novel unpublished case and six cases from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Multi-Media Consumer Information, (FDA) Patient Safety News. Topics highlight fraud, impersonation of health care professionals, misuse of data and information, and backups.

Partnering with Parents: Establishing Effective Long-Term Relationships with Parents in the NICU

2006 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 329-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary McAllister ◽  
Kim Dionne
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Parental Role ◽  
Parent Perspectives ◽  
Duration Of Hospitalization ◽  
Newborn Intensive Care

Advances in health care have led to unprecedented innovation in the care provided to critically ill newborns. One outcome of this new reality is that newborn intensive care units have become “homes” for fragile infants who require long-term hospitalization. Clearly, NICUs were never so envisioned; thus, this reality has resulted in challenges for families and health professionals alike. As the duration of hospitalization increases, relationships between families and health care professionals become increasingly important. Parents of hospitalized newborns face fear, anxiety, and frustration as they struggle to cope with an ill child while developing their parental role. The quality of relationships established between families and health care professionals is crucial to their coping and adaptation. This article addresses challenges faced by families whose infants experience extended hospitalization, applies a model to help health care professionals understand parent perspectives, and proposes strategies to promote effective partnerships and alliances with families.

scholarly journals Cooking Online With a Chef: Health Professionals’ Evaluation of a Live Culinary Coaching Module

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 117863881988739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rani Polak ◽  
Adi Finkelstein ◽  
Sabrina Paganoni ◽  
Rob Welch ◽  
Julie K Silver
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Health Coach ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Future Studies

Introduction: Cooking Online With a Chef (COWC) is a live, telemedicine module delivered by a health coach chef to participants who log in from their home kitchen. Our purpose is to identify health professionals’ perceptions on its educational value and to determine feasibility for clinical practice. Method: Sixty-four health care professionals participated in a 75-minute COWC module as active participants during a live remote Continuing Medical Education (CME) program that includes five 75-minute telemedicine sessions. Post-program questionnaire elicited feedback on the module educational value and relevance to clinical practice through Likert-type scale and open-ended questions. This report presents descriptive analysis of the Likert-type scale questions and thematic qualitative analysis of the open-ended question. Results: Seventy percent of health care professional participants rated the quality of the COWC module as either very good or excellent, and 73% rated its relevance to clinical practice as very good or excellent. Open-ended question feedback showed appreciation of the learning experience with specific suggestions about how to improve participants’ preparation for the module. Conclusions: The COWC telemedicine module was well received by self-selected health care professionals. Future studies are being planned to determine the efficacy of the module on patients’ nutrition.

scholarly journals A menedékkérők mentális és fizikai egészségproblémái: gyakorlatok és ajánlások

2016 ◽  
Vol 157 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krisztián Kórász
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Migration Process ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
The Impact

The Hungarian health care system faces new challenges with the unprecedented increased rate of migration. Asylum-seekers arriving are a heterogeneous group. Their health care needs vary depending on their country of origin and the quality of the health care they received prior to arrival, not to mention the impact of the migration process on their health. Described within this paper are the challenges an asylum seeker might face in obtaining care on arrival into the host country and the challenges clinicians face in providing that care. This review is designed to give health professionals the necessary knowledge to care for asylum-seekers in a culturally aware and clinically informed manner. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(1), 23–29.

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