ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 9, 2024
Improving Success Rates and Reducing Complications in Intravenous Cannulation: Knowledge and Practice on Peripheral Intravenous Catheterisation among Nurses of Armed Forces Hospital-King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Daelia AbuBakar, Shrooq Al Otaibi, Salhah Al Omairi
Page no 352-368 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjnhc.2024.v07i12.003
This study systematically examines the knowledge and practices of Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization (PIVC) among nursing professionals at the Armed Forces Hospital in King Abdulaziz Air Base (AFH-KAAB) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The primary objective is enhancing success rates and minimising complications associated with intravenous cannulation through improved training methodologies. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research integrates qualitative insights from clinical practice and focus group discussions with quantitative data analysis. Data were collected using a self-administered survey and analysed using SPSS Version 29. The survey encompassed socio-demographic information, sources of knowledge concerning PIVC, and specific practices associated with PIVC. The findings reveal that socio-demographic factors significantly impact knowledge and practice levels, underscoring the need for tailored educational resources. The study concludes that implementing targeted interventions to enhance nurses’ knowledge and skills in PIVC can significantly improve patient safety, increase success rates, and lead to more favourable healthcare outcomes. These findings provide critical insights for developing customized training programs and educational initiatives to elevate nurses’ competency and proficiency in PIVC. Ultimately, these efforts contribute to achieving zero harm in intravenous care and optimising healthcare quality by reducing patient harm.
Acid attacks, a heinous act of violence, continue to inflict immense suffering on victims worldwide. This article explores critically the root causes of acid attacks, highlighting their connection to patriarchal norms, societal inequalities, and personal discords. The devastating physical, psychological, and socioeconomic consequences of survivors are examined, underlining the challenges they face in their recovery and reintegration. The paper analyzes the legal and social responses implemented in various countries, including Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, Uganda, and Cambodia. By analyzing these responses, the paper assesses their effectiveness in prevention, prosecution, and ensuring justice for victims. Ultimately, this paper calls for increased public awareness, strengthened legal frameworks, improved access to healthcare, and comprehensive support services to minimize pervasive scourge and empower survivors.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 7, 2024
A Correlation Study: The Influence of Service Quality to Satisfaction at Fitness Facilities in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta
Nisrina Aulia Salsabila, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Trisnar Adi Prabowo, Wilhelmus Merdyto Rhino Chandrika
Page no 286-293 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/jaspe.2024.v07i12.002
The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction at fitness facilities. This type of research is quantitative with a correlation method, sample selection using accidental sampling consisting of: 1) 64 respondents who train at the gym, 2) 114 respondents who train at a fitness studio (type of training: training zumba, pilates, yoga, calisthenics, poundfit, TRX, body combat), 3) 82 respondents who train at a swimming pool or sports field (type of training: soccer, fun football, futsal, badminton, basketball, tennis). The questionnaire on the indicators in Service Quality is Tangibility, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, Empathy, then the indicators in Satisfaction are Complaints and Suggestions System, Comfort and Safety, Communication. The results of this study are that Service Quality has a positive effect on Satisfaction 0.000, then the correlation value is 1) facilities in the gym r = 0.636, 2) facilities in the fitness studio r = 0.687, 3) facilities in the swimming pool or sports field r = 0.504. The conclusion of this study confirms the importance of service quality in improving customer satisfaction in fitness facilities. For further research, it is recommended that the data collection time be extended. Then, broader research with a larger population is also needed to obtain more representative results.
Technology has found its way slowly but surely into the classroom. This calls for the need to write on the title “Utilization of Digital Methods of Teaching for Interactivity and Effective Teacher Delivery at Basic Levels in Kaduna State.” Teachers are now exposed to using technological facilities in the instructional process to increase their abilities to use ICT gadgets for individualized instruction and assessment, arousing learners’ interest, retaining attention, and facilitating assimilation, understanding, recall, interaction, and collaboration. COVID-19 has opened a new normal in the classroom, where the sudden closure of schools calls for virtual or digital instruction. This technology can be applied to inject content, ideas, or encourage interactivity with or without a teacher. Trainees and teacher educators need to be exposed to these digital methods of teaching to remain updated, relevant, and technology-compliant. The paper discusses the nature and characteristics of technology-based methods, identifies six digital instructional methods for effective facilitation in the 21st century, and presents the processes, resources, problems, and recommendations for effective utilization. These elements are discussed in the paper for innovation and sustainability in Teacher Education.
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) is a joint disorder characterized by benign but locally aggressive proliferation of the synovial membrane. The localized form is rare, and its nonspecific symptoms make diagnosis challenging. We report a case of localized PVNS of the knee in a 47-year-old man. Arthroscopic resection resulted in complete recovery, with total and permanent resolution of symptoms and no recurrence.
Examining end-of-life care considerations within an Islamic context, the discussion delves into the intricate nuances surrounding ECMO patients. Drawing from Quranic teachings and Hadith principles, it underscores the sanctity of life and emphasizes compassionate decision-making. Advocating for integrating religious perspectives in healthcare highlights the importance of open dialogues, consultation with religious authorities, and respect for individual values. Islamic beliefs on life, death, and destiny shape the discourse on end-of-life care, focusing on dignity and quality of life preservation. Proposing a compassionate approach to ECMO discontinuation, the narrative emphasizes early consultations, transparent communication, shared decision-making, and advanced care planning for a dignified end-of-life journey.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 5, 2024
Analysis of Adherences and Effectiveness in Tuberculosis Patients at a Hospital in West Java Province in Indonesia
Nadira Alvi Syahrina, Siti Pandanwangi, T. W, Bambang Karsidin, Cut Ainul Madhiyyah, Sumari
Page no 888-894 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjmps.2024.v10i12.002
Tuberculosis (TB) TB disease is still a health threat both worldwide and in Indonesia. Cases of TB disease in Majalengka District continued to increase in 2020, with as many as 9,497 cases; in 2021, as many as 12,692 cases; and in 2022, a significant increase of 21,956 cases. This study aims to determine patient characteristics, level of adherence, and effectiveness of TB treatment, as well as the relationship between adherence and effectiveness of TB treatment in a hospital in Majalengka District in West Java. The research method used was descriptive observational analysis with retrospective data collection based on TB patient treatment cards. Adherence data was collected by completing the MMAS-8 questionnaire, and effectiveness data were collected by recording sputum examination results using SITB software. The sample is the total population according to the criteria. The technique used to draw this sample was total sampling, namely the total number of TB patients in a Hospital from November 2023 to April 2024, which was 45 patients. Data analysis was done using the Chi-square test. A total of 95.6% had a high level of adherence, and 4.4% of patients had moderate adherence. The efficacy of TB treatment was 100%, with 97.8% cured status and 2.2% complete treatment. There was a significant relationship between adherence and TB treatment effectiveness, with a p-value of 0.044 (sig<0.05).