Nursing Students Perceptions About the Quality of Teaching of a Pharmacist Pharmacologist and a Nurse Pharmacologist at the University for Development Studies
Martin Mumuni Danaah Malick,
Florence Asibi Ziba,
Sufyan Adam Yahaya
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2020
Pages:
1-10
Received:
29 August 2020
Accepted:
28 September 2020
Published:
7 October 2020
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajnhs.20200101.11
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Abstract: Background: Since the quality of Pharmacological knowledge of nursing students depend on the expertise of the Pharmacology instructors, they must possess an in-depth knowledge of Pharmacology and excellent teaching skill in order to teach effectively. Our study was designed to assess and compare the quality of teaching pharmacology between a Pharmacist Pharmacologist and the Nurse Pharmacologist. Materials and methods: The study was conducted using a comparative, cross-sectional design. A questionnaire was administered to 95 nursing students who were asked to assess the teaching performance of a nurse Pharmacologist and a Pharmacist Pharmacologist based on 4 pre-defined performance indicators. Data was processed using Excel 2010 Version. Results. 80 (84.22%) of the study population had interest in Pharmacology while 15 (15.78%) were not interested. 68 (71.57%) of the nursing students preferred the Nurse Pharmacologist and 27 (28.43%) preferred the Pharmacist Pharmacologist. Conclusions: The Nurse Pharmacologist was a more competent Lecturer than the Pharmacist Pharmacologist from the nursing student’s perspective. The Nursing students preferred being taught Pharmacology by the Nurse Pharmacologist rather than the Pharmacist Pharmacologist.
Abstract: Background: Since the quality of Pharmacological knowledge of nursing students depend on the expertise of the Pharmacology instructors, they must possess an in-depth knowledge of Pharmacology and excellent teaching skill in order to teach effectively. Our study was designed to assess and compare the quality of teaching pharmacology between a Pharma...
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Therapeutic Relationship in Person with Schizophrenia: Skills for Practice
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2020
Pages:
11-14
Received:
15 October 2020
Accepted:
30 October 2020
Published:
9 November 2020
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajnhs.20200101.12
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Abstract: The therapeutic relationship is related to better course and outcome of treatment in schizophrenia. However, There is a lack of evidence-based information to assist nurses to meet the challenges of building effective therapeutic relationships with person with schizophrenia. The objective of this mini-review to address the challenges of the therapeutic relationship in person with schizophrenia. As a methodology, we reflect on the practices experienced in empathy and non-stigmatization, use therapeutic relationship technique, ability to cope with psychotic symptoms and psychoeducation for the patient and the family are essential characteristics that the nurse must have for the therapeutic relationship. Nurses need to have important knowledge and skills for practice on the therapeutic relationship.
Abstract: The therapeutic relationship is related to better course and outcome of treatment in schizophrenia. However, There is a lack of evidence-based information to assist nurses to meet the challenges of building effective therapeutic relationships with person with schizophrenia. The objective of this mini-review to address the challenges of the therapeu...
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Adverse Reproductive Outcomes Associated with Teenage Pregnancy in Three Maternity Hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea
Daniel Tikue Asrat,
Eden Hagos Below,
Hana Andeberhan Teklay,
Luwam Solomon Tesfamaryam,
Ruth Zeragabir Weldemaryam,
Samuel Sibhat Teweldebrhan,
Frezghi Hidray Gebreweldi,
Nahom Kiros Gebregziabher,
Samson Mehari Giliu
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2020
Pages:
15-21
Received:
20 August 2020
Accepted:
1 September 2020
Published:
25 December 2020
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajnhs.20200101.13
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Abstract: Background: The highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the world is found in Sub Saharan Africa. Thus, out of the twenty countries with the highest rate of teen marriage, Eritrea ranked fourteenth. The aim of this study was to assess adverse outcomes associated with teenage pregnancy. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was followed for 424 nulliparous pregnant women between the age of 14 and 24 years. The maternity clinical record was used to review data on maternal spontaneous abortions, preterm birth, method of delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, perineal laceration, baby weight, Apgar score at 5 minute and congenital anomalies were taken as our variables of interest. Moreover, face-to-face interview was conducted to enlighten the socio demographic characteristics, circumcision status of the mother and antenatal care visits during their last pregnancy. Descriptive and inferential data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Chi-square test and bivariate logistic regression were also used. Results: The socio demographic characteristic of the study shows that the educational status of teenage mother was low compared to adult mothers; in-addition unmarried teenage mothers were high compared to adult mothers. In this study teenage mothers had significantly higher anemia, preterm delivery, Post-partum hemorrhage and low birth weight babies as compared to the adult mothers. Also, the study revealed that compared to adult mothers, teenage mothers had significantly higher abnormal delivery mode with low Apgar score among teenage mothers. Conclusions: In this study adolescent pregnancy was found to be associated with increased outcomes of anemia, preterm birth, low birth weight, abnormal delivery and post-partum hemorrhage. Even though preeclampsia and Apgar score were not significantly different between adolescents and adult mothers this should not be ignored and just bypass it not as adverse outcomes of teenage.
Abstract: Background: The highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the world is found in Sub Saharan Africa. Thus, out of the twenty countries with the highest rate of teen marriage, Eritrea ranked fourteenth. The aim of this study was to assess adverse outcomes associated with teenage pregnancy. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was followed for 424 nullipa...
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Sustaining Pain Assessment and Reassessment Nursing Care Standards During COVID-19
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2020
Pages:
22-28
Received:
14 December 2020
Accepted:
21 December 2020
Published:
31 December 2020
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajnhs.20200101.14
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Abstract: Coronavirus pandemic globally overwhelmed the hospitals to deliver care as used to be employed by nurses. The two University hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia despite exhausted were still sustaining the pain management nursing care standards during the pandemic settings. The implementation of the pain management quality project enhanced sustaining the pain management nursing care standards related to pain assessment and reassessment after interventions. The aim of this quality improvement of pain management was to improve nurses’ compliance regarding pain assessment during arrival to the clinics, emergency department or in the wards and reassessment after interventions for patients who experienced pain. Retrospective pain audits were performed monthly from electronic patients’ medical records by the pain team nurses. Analysis of the audits data findings of the two University hospitals were compared for the first six months of 2019 and 2020 to demonstrate the trend for compliance rate that was sustained. The average rate for initial pain screening for outpatients’ clinics in 2019 was 98% for hospital A and 99% for hospital B, while in 2020 was 99% for hospital A and 97% for hospital B. Secondly the average rate for initial pain assessment for inpatients/emergency units in 2019 was 99% for hospital A and 100% for hospital B, while in 2020 was 100% for hospital A and 99% for hospital B. Thirdly, for pain reassessment in 2019 was 99% for hospital A and 93% for hospital B, though in 2020 was 98% for hospital A and 99% for hospital B. Pain reassessment for University hospital B in 2019 indicated that there was a need for improvement in February and April, while in 2020 compliance rate significantly improved by 7% despite the pandemic settings. On this basis, for sustainability it is recommended to continue monitoring the compliance of nurses to conduct pain assessment and reassessment after interventions for patients who experienced pain as part to enhance quality improvement of pain management and patient safety.
Abstract: Coronavirus pandemic globally overwhelmed the hospitals to deliver care as used to be employed by nurses. The two University hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia despite exhausted were still sustaining the pain management nursing care standards during the pandemic settings. The implementation of the pain management quality project enhanced sustaining ...
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