African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 13 (1), pp. 001-005, January, 2025. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

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Enhancing Quality of Life Through Improved Mobility in Elderly and Geriatric Patients

Anna Hudakova¹* and Anna Hornakova²

¹Faculty of Health Care Branches, University of Prešov, Prešov, Slovakia.
²Institute of Language Competence, Lifelong Study Centre, University of  Prešov, Prešov, Slovakia.

Accepted 15 November, 2024

Abstract

Quality of life in older people is significantly influenced by their mobilization. Using the statistical comparison of observed groups we found out that the mobilization of elderly and geriatric patients improves their quality of life. We used nonparametric Mann - Whitney test as an evaluation method. To determine relations between variables we used the Spearman correlation coefficient. Geriatric patients have shown rates of mobility in the BREF questionnaire (item 15) and ADL test at the same level.Physical activity represents a significant attribute of mobility in seniors, which confirmed the results of foreign studies. Reduced mobility is a maximum barrier in hospitalized geriatric patients. The positive overall impact of physical activity was reflected in increased confidence of seniors in their own abilities.In nursing there must be a continuous mobilization of geriatric patients according to their degree of dependence.

Key words: Mobility, quality of life, senior, geriatric patient, correlation, self-sufficiency.
 

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 13 (1), pp. 001-006, January, 2025. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

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Exploring the Link between Psychological Job Factors and Back Pain in Nursing Professionals

Hamid Sharif Nia¹*, Ali Akbar Haghdoost², Zahra beheshti³, Mohammad Ali Soleymani⁴, Nasim Bahrami⁴, Hamid Hojjati⁵ and Fatemeh Haji Hosseine³

¹Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Babol University of Medical Sciences,
Babol, Iran.
²Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Center for Modeling in Health Center, Kerman University of Medical
Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
³Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
⁴Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
⁵Young Researchers Club, Aliabad Katool Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katool, Iran.

Accepted 23 October, 2024

Abstract

To gain more insight into the prevalence rates of backache and to determine the relation between occupational stress among the Nurses. In this cross-sectional study a questionnaire was carried out among 400 nursing personnel in three general hospitals in Amol, Iran. The questionnaire had 3 sections: demographic information, psychosocial stress related to work, and of psychological stress related to work. The annual prevalence was 80% of the cases. Results indicated that, there was a significant relationship between low back pain and female gender (OR=2.8), exercise (OR=0.4), height (OR=1.06) and weight (OR=1.4). Also a significant relationship existed between LBP relationship with colleagues (OR=1.8) and hastiness at work (OR=0.6). Out findings show that low back pain was common and a serious problem among nurses. Moreover, we found positive association between low back pain and job stresses.

Key words: Low back pain, demographic factors, psychological, psychosocial, nurses.
 

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 12 (11), pp. 001-007, November, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

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A model for improving treatment outcome of patient with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia

Addisalem Yilma Tefera¹; Sheila Mokoboto-Zwane¹

¹Affiliation:  College of Human Sciences, Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.
Sheila Mokoboto-Zwane1(co-author).

Received 24 April, 2023; Revised 6 June, 2023; Accepted 7 June, 2023 and Published 25 November, 2024

Abstract

Objective: To develop and describe a model for improving the treatment outcomes of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia. Methods: The study was conducted at Nineteen health facilities designated to provide service for patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia. The researcher used a mixed method research design, both Quantitative and qualitative data collected to address the research questions. The findings from the quantitative cross sectional along with a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and contextual research design was used to identify the main concept, which is the initial step in theory/model development. The structure and process of the model were visually illustrated and described. Result: The findings of this study suggest that addressing the holistic need of patients at early phase of treatment could improve the patient's final treatment outcome. This could be strengthened by improving health care personnel' competence, creating a friendly environment, and involving family, community, and social support organizations in treatment planning and adherence support activities. Competence and supportive environment were identified as the main concept. Based on this, a model for improving the treatment outcomes of drug-resistant tuberculosis patients for health care practitioners was designed, visualized, and described. Conclusion: This model primarily developed to provide healthcare providers with a guide to the intervention required to provide individual patient care throughout the treatment process, as well as the required resources to support healthcare providers in improving service quality and, ultimately, to improve the treatment outcome of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia.

Key concepts: Communication; competence; counselling; drug-resistant tuberculosis; influence; patient-centred care; patient support; supportive environment; treatment adherence; treatment outcome.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 12 (10), pp. 001-007, October, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

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Prevalence and Correlates of Metabolic Syndrome in Japanese Patients with Mental Retardation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Shunya Hoshino¹, Kenji Yamamoto¹*, Shingo Miyaji¹, Yoshiro Sakai^1,2, Hiroaki Yamamoto¹, Masami Inui Yukawa¹ and Hitoshi Miyaoka¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, Kitasato University School of Medicine Kitasato 1-15-1, minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
252-0374, Japan.
²Hatano Kousei Hospital, Minamiyana 2-12-1, Hatano, Kanagawa 257-0003, Japan.

Accepted 16 May, 2024

Abstract

To conduct a study on metabolic syndrome (MetS) observed in patients with mental retardation (MR) to clarify the factors associated with its prevalence and incidence. During the period from October 2006 to March 2007, for 302 cases of patients with MR who were admitted to or visited 2 support facilities for people with intellectual disabilities in Japan, we reviewed the patients’ admission records and nursing records regarding their clinical data and profiles. The prevalence of MetS in Japanese patients with MR was 29 cases among 203 males (14.3%) and 12 cases among 99 females (12.1%). There was a significant association between the distribution of the severity of MR and MetS, and regarding treatment drugs, there was a significantly large number of patients who were taking antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics in the MetS group. MetS is prevalent in patients with MR. A significant correlation was observed between MetS and the severity of MR and treatment drugs, and this seems to be an important factor when considering MetS in patients with MR.

Key words: Mental retardation, metabolic syndrome, antipsychotics, antidepressants.
 

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 12 (9), pp. 001-006, September, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

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Pharmacological Evaluation of Magnolia liliflora Essential Oil: Chemical Composition and Benefits for Pregnant Women with Decubitus Ulcers

Liang Zhenhong

School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Taizhou City, Zhejiang 317000, People Republic of China.
E-mail: [email protected]. Tel/Fax: +86-0576-88665198.

Accepted 7 May, 2024

Abstract

The composition of the essential oil of Magnolia liliflora has been analyzed by GC-MS. The main components identified were: β-Pinene (21.16%), eucalyptol (16.59%), bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-, (1S)- (9.86%), 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, à,à,4-trimethyl-, (S)- (7.13%), 3-cyclohexen-1-ol, 4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-, (R)- (6.51%), α-pinene (6.31%), camphene (6.03%). Pharmacological function of M. liliflora essential oil was evaluated by examing its effect on serum IL-4, IFN-γ and decubitus ulcer area in pregnant women suffering from decubitus ulcer. Results showed that M. liliflora essential oil could reduced serum IL-4 level and decubitus ulcer area. This indicated that M. liliflora essential oil is effective for nursing pregnant women suffering from decubitus ulcer.

Key words: M. liliflora essential oil, pregnant women, nursing, ulcer.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 12 (8), pp. 001-0004, August, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

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Addressing the Gaps in Respiratory Physiology Training: Enhancing COPD Management for General Practitioners

Yohana Mashalla¹*, Amos Massele¹, Marina Njelekela² and Simon Mamuya²

¹School of Medicine, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.
²Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.

Accepted 15 April, 2024

Abstract

Effective management of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by General Practitioners is likely to be compromised by respiratory physiology training that has main focus on acute respiratory diseases with high mortality and little focus on empowering medical and nursing students and practitioners on respiratory care. Results of this study indicate that lack of responsiveness of respiratory physiology courses for undergraduate and postgraduate and lack of structured in-service training programmes on respiratory care and inadequate training facilities for lung function assessment are key challenges to the medical schools. It is concluded that concerted effort is required through global partnership to enhance training and re-training of general practitioners and nurses on primary respiratory care and making accessible relevant resources needed for building competencies in lung function assessment and interpretation of results.

Key words: Respiratory care, respiratory care practitioners, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.