scholarly journals Persuasive Design Solutions for a Sustainable Workforce: A review of persuasive apps for real-time capability support for rural healthcare professionals (Preprint)

10.2196/33413 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Pit ◽  
Aaron Tan ◽  
Robyn Ramsden ◽  
Kristy Payne ◽  
Winona Freihaut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Rural Healthcare ◽  
Design Solutions

scholarly journals Motivation and job satisfaction of healthcare professionals in urban and rural areas in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Grujicic ◽  
Jelena Jovicic-Bata ◽  
Budimka Novakovic
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Rural Healthcare ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Autonomous Province

Introduction. ?otivation and job satisfaction of healthcare professionals represent the basis for providing quality health care. The aim of the study was to establish whether ther? is a difference in motivation and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals in urban and rural areas in Vojvodina, Serbia. Material and Methods. The study included 574 healthcare professionals in urban area, and 145 in rural setting, from three health centers. Data collection was performed by a self-administered questionnaire. Results. Urban healthcare professionals, compared to rural healthcare workers, were significantly more motivated by the factor of work motivation - achieving the goals of the health center. In comparison with rural healthcare professionals, urban healthcare workers are significantly more satisfied with personal qualities of their immediate supervisors, job security guaranteed by their institution, immediate support at work they received from managers, and professional supervision of their work. Conclusion. Compared to rural healthcare professionals, urban healthcare workers are more work motivated and job satisfied.

scholarly journals A comparative analysis of the antecedents and consequences of employee satisfaction for urban and rural healthcare workers in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Tawana ◽  
Nicolene E. Barkhuizen ◽  
Yvonne Du Plessis
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
South African ◽  
Employee Satisfaction ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Rural Healthcare ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences

Orientation: The South African healthcare industry is facing significant challenges to retain quality healthcare professionals to deliver services in rural areas.Research purpose: The main purpose of this study was to compare the antecedents and consequences of employee satisfaction for healthcare professionals in urban and rural areas to establish if there are distinguishing factors that can better inform human resource (HR) management to improve job satisfaction and service delivery. KwaZulu-Natal province was chosen because of its number and proximity of rural and urban healthcare facilities.Motivation for the study: A holistic perspective, focusing on both urban and rural South African settings, on how the healthcare sector can retain healthcare workers through employee satisfaction and service delivery is lacking.Research approach/design and method: The research design for the study is a mixed-method sequential design. A quantitative survey using a structured questionnaire inclusive of the constructs such as work environment, work satisfaction, job satisfaction, employee retention and service quality was administered to a sample of urban and rural healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal (N = 405). In addition, the researchers conducted three focus group discussions (N = 28).Main findings: The quantitative results showed that urban and rural sample groups differed significantly in terms of their satisfaction with work duties, compensation, career development, service delivery and turnover intentions. Communalism was found to play a major role in retention and quality of service delivery of healthcare professionals in rural settings.Practical/managerial implications: The findings of this study require from management to understand the differential factors between urban and rural settings in service quality and staff retention. Human resource practitioners are encouraged to understand the differentiators of job satisfaction and service delivery in an urban and rural context and develop conducive work environments that allow healthcare workers to execute their tasks effectively.Contribution/value-add: This study provides a unique perspective of the antecedents and outcomes of employee satisfaction for both urban and rural healthcare sector workers and indicates that context is important.

Abstract 275: Automated External Defibrillator with Real-Time Audiovisual Feedback System Improves the Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Hayashi ◽  
Hiroaki Ushikoshi ◽  
Naoki Matsumaru ◽  
Sho Nachi ◽  
Hikaru Nachi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Feedback System ◽  
Automated External Defibrillator ◽  
Feedback Systems ◽  
External Defibrillator

Background: Public access defibrillation (PAD) with automated external defibrillator (AED) is a widely available and beneficial intervention for cardiac arrest. The quality of chest compressions (CC) is an important determinant of the outcome of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In Japan, AED with real-time audiovisual feedback is being implemented, and has been available to bystanders since 2011. However, the benefit of CC feedback systems for laypersons remains unclear. In this study, we sought to determine the effects of audiovisual feedback system on the quality of CC in bystanders with different medical backgrounds. Methods: A total of 478 individuals (151 healthcare professionals [mean age, 31.3 years], 76 medical students [mean age, 23.6 years], and 251 non-healthcare professionals [mean age, 40.1 years]) participated in a CPR quality improvement challenge. Participants performed two 2-min trials of CC on a training manikin equipped with an accelerometer-based system for measuring both rate and depth of CC. Real-time audiovisual feedback was disabled during first trial, but activated during the second trial. The quality of CC was evaluated by counting the number of compressions with the appropriate depth (5.0-10 cm) and rate (100-120 cpm) in each trial. Results: Among all participants, mean depth of CC was higher (6.35 vs. 5.87 cm), and mean rate was lower (102.4 vs. 112.2 cpm) when the feedback system was activated than when it was disabled (p < 0.05). When real-time feedback was activated, non-healthcare professional participants performed CC of greater depth (6.41 vs. 5.63 cm) than healthcare professionals (6.25 vs. 6.09 cm) and medical students (6.34 vs. 6.19 cm) (p < 0.05). The quality index of CC, which the percentage of adequate depth and rate, was also significantly improved regardless medical backgrounds (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The use of real-time CPR feedback systems improves the quality of CC performed by individuals of all backgrounds, especially non-healthcare personnel. PAD with AED providing CPR feedback technologies may elevate the survival rate of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and increase the likelihood of favorable outcomes.

scholarly journals Levels of Anti-HBs Antibody in HBV-Vaccinated Students Enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Professions of a Large Italian University

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Sernia ◽  
Marina Ortis ◽  
Tranquillo Antoniozzi ◽  
Emanuele Maffongelli ◽  
Giuseppe La Torre
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Antibody Levels ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Prophylaxis against hepatitis B virus (HBV) addressed to students of the faculties of health professions has received great attention.Objectives. The present study aims to assess vaccination coverage against hepatitis B in healthcare professionals in training.Materials and Methods. A retrospective study was carried out using data from the students of medicine, dentistry, and health professions.Results. 4180 vaccination certifications were examined through the internal database. Significant differences (<0.0001) emerge between the number of doses applied and the antibody level. 50.4% of the students have nonprotective antibody levels (<10 IU). The age of the first dose significantly influences the level of coverage, resulting in more coverage in those vaccinated with earlier onset (1–10 years). Antibody levels are not significantly different by type of course; the levels of noncoverage are present in 44.4% of the students of medicine and dentistry and in 50.6% among those belonging to the health professions.Conclusions. This study represents one of the first experiences in Italy on vaccination against HBV and the relationship between doses of vaccination and antibody titer in the biomedical students that can configure a step forward in the real-time monitoring in order to establish a register of vaccination.

Quality of chest compressions by healthcare professionals using real-time audiovisual feedback during in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 453-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgitta Semark ◽  
Kristofer Årestedt ◽  
Johan Israelsson ◽  
Burkard von Wangenheim ◽  
Jörg Carlsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Chest Compressions

Integrated Decision-Making in Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents: Development and Initial Evaluation of a Course for Healthcare Professionals

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 24-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Pryor ◽  
Emily Heck ◽  
Linda Norman ◽  
Betsy Weiner ◽  
Rick Mathews ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Initial Evaluation ◽  
Weapons Of Mass Destruction ◽  
Interactive Learning Environment ◽  
Mass Destruction ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Healthcare Administrators

AbstractIntroduction:Standardized, validated training programs for teaching administrative decision-making to healthcare professionals responding to weapons of mass destruction (weapons of mass destruction) incidents have not been available. Therefore, a multidisciplinary team designed, developed, and offered a four-day, functional exercise, competency-based course at a national training center.Objective:This report provides a description of the development and initial evaluation of the course in changing participants' perceptions of their capabilities to respond to weapons of mass destruction events.Methods:Course participants were healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, emergency medical services administrators, hospital administrators, and public health officials. Each course included three modified tabletop and/or real-time functional exercises. A total of 441 participants attended one of the eight course offerings between March and August 2003. An intervention group only, pre-post design was used to evaluate change in perceived capabilities related to administrative decision-making for weapons of mass destruction incidents. Paired evaluation data were available on 339 participants (81.9%). Self-ratings for each of 21 capability statements were compared before and after the course. A 19-item total scale score for each participant was calculated from the pre-course and post-course evaluations. Pairedt-tests on pre- and postcourse total scores were conducted separately for each course.Results:There was consistent improvement in self-rated capabilities after course completion for all 21 capability statements. Pairedt-tests of pre- and postcourse total scale scores indicated a significant increase in mean ratings for each course (allp&lt;0.001).Conclusion:The tabletop/real-time-exercise format was effective in increasing healthcare administrators' self-rated capabilities related to weapons of mass destruction disaster management and response. Integrating the competencies into training interventions designed for a specific target audience and deploying them into an interactive learning environment allowed the competency-based training objectives to be accomplished.

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