scholarly journals Improving Gestational Diabetes Management through Patient Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radiana Staynova ◽  
Vesselina Yanachkova
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Birth Outcome ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Healthy Pregnancy

The challenge of achieving a healthy pregnancy and a successful birth outcome in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) requires a multidisciplinary approach with close collaboration between healthcare providers. One of the key elements for the successful management of GDM is the education of pregnant women. Patient education has been shown to improve quality of life, contribute to better compliance, and reduce complications and healthcare costs. In this chapter, we will present and discuss the main barriers in the educational process of women with GDM and innovative approaches for improving diabetes self-management education during pregnancy. The focus will be on the different educational methods, such as printed leaflets and booklets, Web-based educational programs, and new technologies including telemedicine and smartphone applications.

scholarly journals Pedagogical principles in the activity of state service for education quality of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
pp. 208-218
Author(s):  
Svitlana Tsyura ◽  
◽  
Taras Ilechko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
State Service ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Pedagogical Principles

Based on the analysis of educational and regulatory documents, the main pedagogical principles of the State Service for Education Quality of Ukraine (SSEQU) are summarized: a) basic pedagogical principles of SSEQU’s activity, which are defined by the legislator as basic principles of state educational policy (people orientedness; primacy of the law; ensuring the quality of education and equal access to education; humanism; democracy; unity of teaching, upbringing and development, etc.); b) principles that determine the legal sphere of the SSEQU’s activity (institutional separation of control functions and functions ensuring the activities of educational institutions; transparency and publicity of management decisions; responsibility and accountability of education authorities and educational institutions to society; public administration; public partnership etc); c) pedagogical principles that guide and structurally organize SSEQU’s activities (universal design and reasonable adaptation; scientific nature of education; diversity of education; integrity and continuity of education; integration with the labor market; freedom of choosing the types, forms and pace of education, educational program, educational institution; academic integrity; academic freedom, etc. Empirical data analysis based on the educational process participants’ views on the factors, which comprise educational quality, revealed that the interviewees valued most the level of qualification, experience, knowledge and skills of their teachers, educational and methodological support, the use of new technologies and innovations in teaching for achieving quality education. Interaction and cooperation between education stakeholders was identified as important by teachers and students, and less important – by parents. Interviews with students - prospective educational experts revealed that they valued the sequence of communication skills, knowledge and skills of expert activity, experience and knowledge of pedagogical activities. Keywords: quality of education; SSEQ of Ukraine; state system of monitoring the quality of education; educational expert, audit of educational institutions.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF EDUCATION AS A CATALYST OF EFFICIENCY OF THE INNOVATION PROGRESS OF SOCIETY

2020 ◽  
pp. 54-66
Author(s):  
W. Gao
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Postdoctoral Training ◽  
National Education ◽  
Spheres Of Influence ◽  
National Education Systems

The economic and innovational development depend on the quality of human capital, which is determined by the quality of education. The quality of training of pupils and students depends not only on traditional factors (amounts of funding, composition of groups), but also on the qualification of teachers, the level of introduction of new technologies in the educational process. A significant role in increasing the competitiveness of national education systems is played by the English language, which is an imperative condition for innovative breakthroughs, scientific achievements, mastery of new technologies. There is a redistribution of spheres of influence in the field of secondary and higher education at the global level, where the countries of the East Asian region are at the forefront. Attention to postdoctoral training as a prerequisite for improving the efficiency of the innovation process is significantly increasing. The necessity of finding a balance in the teaching of humanities and natural sciences and engineering disciplines in order to reveal the innovative potential of societies in the conditions of rapid technological changes is substantiated.

Remote monitoring of vital and activity parameters in chronic transfusion dependent patients: a case-crossover pilot using wearable biosensors (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rik Tonino ◽  
Mackenzie Tweardy ◽  
Jaap Jan Zwaginga ◽  
Stephan Wegerich ◽  
Martin Roelof Schipperus
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Red Cell ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Red Cell Transfusion ◽  
Induced Changes

BACKGROUND Little is known if and to what extent outpatient RBC transfusions benefit chronic transfusion dependent patients. Costs, labour, and small but remaining side effects of RBC transfusions cause restrictive transfusions strategy to be the standard of care. However, the actual performance and quality of life of patients who require RBC’s on a regular basis are hardly accounted for. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to understand how new technologies and techniques like wearable biosensor devices and web-based testing can be used to measure physiological changes and functional activity in a cohort of transfusion-dependent patients. METHODS We monitored 5 patients who regularly receive transfusions during one transfusion cycle with the VitalPatch biosensor, the Withings Steel HR, and web-based cognitive and quality of life testing. RESULTS The deployed devices rendered qualitative and usable data. Heart rate and cognition showed to be significantly improved by RBC transfusions. Activity and quality of life measures did not show transfusion-induced changes. CONCLUSIONS The accelerateIQ platform, Withings Steel HR, and the CANTAB platform are usable for extracting and analysing data. Red cell transfusions significantly and reversibly decrease heart rate and increase sustained attention in our cohort of five red cell transfusion-dependent patients.

scholarly journals Attitudes and preferences of home mechanical ventilation users from four European countries: an ERS/ELF survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 00015-2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Masefield ◽  
Michele Vitacca ◽  
Michael Dreher ◽  
Michael Kampelmacher ◽  
Joan Escarrabill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Neuromuscular Diseases ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Home Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Policy Makers

Home mechanical ventilation is increasingly used by people with chronic respiratory failure. However, there are few reports on attitudes towards treatment.A web-based survey in eight languages was disseminated across 11 European countries to evaluate the perception of home mechanical ventilation provision in ventilator-assisted individuals and caregivers.Out of 787 responders from 11 European countries, 687 were patients and 100 were caregivers. 95% of patients and 94% of caregivers were from only 4 countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain). The majority of respondents were male and aged 46–65 years. Obstructive lung diseases were proportionally more represented among respondent patients (46%), and neuromuscular diseases (65%) were more represented among patients of respondent caregivers. About 20% of respondent patients and caregivers were not sure of the modality of ventilation. Different interfaces were used, with a minority of respondents in all countries using invasive home mechanical ventilation by tracheostomy.These results may be useful for healthcare providers and policy makers to improve the quality of patients' daily lives.

scholarly journals Colonoscopy videos on YouTube: Are they a good source of patient education?

2020 ◽  
Vol 08 (05) ◽  
pp. E598-E606
Author(s):  
Dhruvil Radadiya ◽  
Alexei Gonzalez-Estrada ◽  
Jorge Emilio Lira-Vera ◽  
Katia Lizarrga-Torres ◽  
Shayan Sinha Mahapatra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Quality Score ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Video Sharing ◽  
Professional Societies ◽  
Global Quality

Abstract Background and study aims Colonoscopy is an effective tool to prevent colorectal cancer. Social media has emerged as a source of medical information for patients.YouTube (a video sharing website) is the most popular video informative source. Therefore, we aimed to assess the educational quality of colonoscopy videos available on YouTube. Methods We performed a YouTube search using the keyword “colonoscopy” yielded 429 videos, of which 255 met the inclusion criteria. Colonoscopy Data Quality Score (C-DQS) was created to rate the quality of the videos (–10 to +40 points) based on a colonoscopy education video available on the Ameican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) website. Each video was scored by six blinded reviewers independently using C-DQS. The Global Quality Score (GQS) was used for score validation. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess the similarity of the scores among reviewers. Results Professional societies had the highest number of videos (44.3 %). Videos from professional societies (6.94) and media (6.87) had significantly higher mean C-DQS compared to those from alternative medicine providers (1.19), companies (1.16), and patients (2.60) (P < 0.05). Mean C-DQS score of videos from healthcare providers (4.40) was not statistically different than other sources. There was a high degree of agreement among reviewers for the videos from all sources (ICC = 0.934; P < 0.001). Discussion YouTube videos are a poor source of information on colonoscopy. Professional societies and media are better sources of quality information for patient education on colonoscopy. The medical community may need to engage actively in enriching the quality of educational material available on YouTube.

scholarly journals Concordance of the cardiovascular patient education with the principles of Andragogy model

2022 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Negin Niksadat ◽  
Sakineh Rakhshanderou ◽  
Reza Negarandeh ◽  
Ali Ramezankhani ◽  
Ali Vasheghani Farahani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Common Problems ◽  
Principles Of Andragogy

Abstract Background Patient education is a critical aspect of patient care and is considered a vital part of self-care (especially in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD)) and health promotion. The literature supports incorporating the principles of the andragogy model (adult learning) into patient education. This study aimed to determine the concordance of the CVD patient education with the principles of the andragogy model. Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted on 384 adult CVD patients from 2 selected hospitals of Tehran. The sampling method was convenient, and the data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire based on the principles of the andragogy model. Data were analyzed using SPSS16 statistical software. Results The mean age of the patients was 55.69 ± 13.01 years old. Frequency of distribution of the patients who, in total, selected the items of 4 or 5 for respecting the principles of andragogy model was as follows: 68.16% for the motivation, 66.29% for the need, 66.03% for the orientation, 54.16% for the experiences, 51.55% for the self-concept, and 44.65% for the readiness principle. Also, three principles of motivation (77.37) need (74.97), and orientation (74.78) had the highest mean, respectively, in terms of adhering to this model. But the most common problems in patient education were related to the principles of readiness (64.35), self-concept (68.19), and experiences (77.71) with the lowest mean. Conclusions The findings of this study provided valuable information on the flaws in patient education, including ignoring and disrespecting the principles of adult education. Correcting these detected defects and providing feedback to health professionals can improve the quality of patient education programs and patient satisfaction. Also, it empowers healthcare providers, patients, and families through effective education strategies.

scholarly journals Assessment of Saudi Mothers’ Attitudes towards Their Children’s Pain and Its Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 348
Author(s):  
Sultan M. Alghadeer ◽  
Syed Wajid ◽  
Salmeen D. Babelghaith ◽  
Mohamed N. Al-Arifi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Pediatric Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Children's Pain ◽  
Arabic Speaking

Background and objective: Pain is a bothersome issue that is common among newborns and children of all ages. Pain can be managed using various pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological strategies, which can be delivered by healthcare providers or parents. The aim of this study is to assess the attitude of mothers toward their children’s pain and its management. Methods and materials: A descriptive cross-sectional web-based study was conducted using a developed self-reported questionnaire, from March 2018 to April 2018. Participants involved were Arabic-speaking mothers of children aged between 0 and 12. The data collected included pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methodologies utilized to treat pain and the mothers’ attitude towards pain management. Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 25 was applied to analyze the data, and descriptive statistics were performed. Results: As per the results of this study, the most common site of children’s pain as reported by the mothers was mouth/throat (211; 52.9%), abdomen (199; 49.9%), followed by head (58; 14.5%), and finally, ears (69; 17.3%). The frequency of children’s pain, as stated by the mothers, was less than once a month (196; 49.1%), once in a month (137; 34.3%), and once in a week (48; 12%). The non-pharmacological methods used by mothers at home for the management of their children’s pain were as follows: letting them take rest or sleep (250; 62.6%), feeding them with fluids (228; 57.1%), applying cold packs (161; 40.4%), providing massage therapy (147; 36.8%), using warm packs (141; 35.3%), and taking them to play (119; 29.8%). Conclusion: The misconceptions about pediatric pain management among Saudi mothers that can affect the children’s quality of life are quite noticeable. Implementing educational and awareness programs about the management of child pain could play a major role in making the parents understand the impacts of their misconceptions.

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