This document provides an overview of an mHealth project in Tanzania aimed at reducing maternal mortality. The project has three research questions around using mHealth to improve recognition and management of pre-eclampsia, reduce the risk of postpartum hemorrhage, and improve data capture and reporting of maternal and child health outcomes. The methods will employ a mixed methods randomized controlled trial with before and after design. Key lessons so far include the importance of engaging policymakers and district health teams from the beginning and building local capacity. Next steps include further collaboration on e-learning, health information systems, and community health workers.
PRIME Centre Wales
Long Term Conditions Consensus Meeting
Tuesday 10th November 2015, St Mary's Priory, Abergavenny, NP7 5ND
http://www.primecentre.wales/ltc-consensus-meeting.php
Evaluating Impact: Lessons Learned from MEASURE EvaluationMEASURE Evaluation
During a September presentation at South Africa’s Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr. Jason Smith shared experiences and lessons learned on evaluating impact from MEASURE Evaluation Phase III implementation
The use of Information and Communication Technology to support South African ...Michael Rowe
This is the first conference presentation I ever gave. It was in 2008 at the South African Association of Health Educators (SAAHE) conference at Stellenbosch University.
I came across it just now and thought I'd put it up here, just for the sake of being complete.
This presentation summarizes the survey and interview responses on decision-making and decision-support tools (DSTs) for health and environmental change in the context of the Healthy Futures project.
PRIME Centre Wales
Long Term Conditions Consensus Meeting
Tuesday 10th November 2015, St Mary's Priory, Abergavenny, NP7 5ND
http://www.primecentre.wales/ltc-consensus-meeting.php
Evaluating Impact: Lessons Learned from MEASURE EvaluationMEASURE Evaluation
During a September presentation at South Africa’s Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr. Jason Smith shared experiences and lessons learned on evaluating impact from MEASURE Evaluation Phase III implementation
The use of Information and Communication Technology to support South African ...Michael Rowe
This is the first conference presentation I ever gave. It was in 2008 at the South African Association of Health Educators (SAAHE) conference at Stellenbosch University.
I came across it just now and thought I'd put it up here, just for the sake of being complete.
This presentation summarizes the survey and interview responses on decision-making and decision-support tools (DSTs) for health and environmental change in the context of the Healthy Futures project.
The scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice and hence improve the quality and effectiveness of health services
'Demystifying Knowledge Transfer- an introduction to Implementation Science M...NEQOS
Powerpoint presentation from 'Demystifying Knowledge Transfer: an introduction to Implementation Science' - 28th May 2014.
Facilitated by Professor Jeremy Grimshaw and Dr Justin Presseau
Maternal and newborn health: some experiences and roles of the WCH Knowledge Hub in Asia and the Pacific
Chris Morgan
Principal Fellow, Centre for International Health
Burnet Institute
The Nuts & Bolts of Integrating Health Technology Assessment in Care Pathways...Brenda Rehaluk
This MA organizational change project was sponsored by the Alberta Health Services (AHS), Strategic Clinical Network, Health Technology Assessment and Adoption (SCN, HTAA) team. This research project's overarching question was on how can health technology assessment be used effectively in clinical care pathways and clinical practice guideline development.
Findings: Health technology assessment (HTA) creates a common language among health care providers to improve engagement and patient centred care. Optimization of health technology assessment involves the development of relationships, education, and simple technological tools to create a culture of HTA acceptance.
his is the first in a series of interactive webinars designed to build capacity in the basic principles of knowledge translation and implementation science.
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This webinar will shift the focus from WHAT you are doing with your improvement efforts, instead shedding light on the importance of HOW you are doing it!
The Global Health Trials is a free, neutral network of communities of researchers, who are working together to share their knowledge about how to conduct research, so as to facilitate more research around the world and so improve health outcomes. It is for everyone, whatever your job role and wherever you are based, as long as you work in a Low or low-middle income country.
Let's Talk Research Annual Conference - 24th-25th September 2014 (Gail Woodburn)NHSNWRD
"Maximising the potential of the clinical research nurse workforce in order to promote research and innovation": Gail Woodburn's presentation from the conference.
Strengthening Health Systems through the application of Wireless TechnologyOPS Colombia
Presentación realizada por el Dr. Trishan Panch, de Harvard School of Public Health, el 20 de Septiembre en OPS Colombia, en el espacio de intercambio sobre e-health.
El Dr. Panch, participa, con el auspicio de esta Representación, como conferencista en el IV Congreso Colombiano de Bioingeniería e Ingeniería Biomédica que se realizará en Barranquilla del 21 al 24 de septiembre del 2011.
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Explore our infographic on 'Essential Metrics for Palliative Care Management' which highlights key performance indicators crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of palliative care services.
This visual guide breaks down important metrics across four categories: Patient-Centered Metrics, Care Efficiency Metrics, Quality of Life Metrics, and Staff Metrics. Each section is designed to help healthcare professionals monitor and improve care delivery for patients facing serious illnesses. Understand how to implement these metrics in your palliative care practices for better outcomes and higher satisfaction levels.
Empowering ACOs: Leveraging Quality Management Tools for MIPS and BeyondHealth Catalyst
Join us as we delve into the crucial realm of quality reporting for MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
In this session, we will explore how a robust quality management solution can empower your organization to meet regulatory requirements and improve processes for MIPS reporting and internal quality programs. Learn how our MeasureAble application enables compliance and fosters continuous improvement.
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
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As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
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One of the most developed cities of India, the city of Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and many people from different parts of India come here to earn their bread and butter. Being a metropolitan, the city is filled with towering building and beaches but the sad part as with almost every Indian city
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V PREVENTIVE-PEDIATRICS.pdfSachin Sharma
This content provides an overview of preventive pediatrics. It defines preventive pediatrics as preventing disease and promoting children's physical, mental, and social well-being to achieve positive health. It discusses antenatal, postnatal, and social preventive pediatrics. It also covers various child health programs like immunization, breastfeeding, ICDS, and the roles of organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and nurses in preventive pediatrics.
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1. in Tanzania
Dr Godfrey Mbaruku (PI) – IHI
Prof Karen Yeates (Co-PI) – Queens University
Dr Anna Nswilla (Co-PI) - MOHCDGEC
Professor Lynne Lohfeld (Investigator) -
Dr Zacharia Mtema (Technology Coordinator) – IHI
Jessica Liauw (Co- Investigator)
Jessica Sleeth (Project Manager, and M&E Coordinator – Queens
University/Pamoja)
Selemani Mbuyita (Implementation Coordinator) - Pamoja
Iddajovana Kinyonge (Field Coordinator) - IHI
Ritha Godfrey (Administrator – IHI)
2. mHealth Project Overview
Background
o 2010 DHS report, maternal mortality ratio = 454 per 100,000,
o 2016 DHS report , maternal mortality ration = 556 per 100,000
o Post partum hemorrhage (PPH) and pre-eclampsia-eclampsia (PE) together make up the
cause of 50% of maternal deaths in childbirth in Tanzania.
o Many of these complications arise in women who never access the formal health care
system or are moribund when they do seek care.
Research questions/objectives
1. Can the utilization of an mHealth strategy for PE among patients and Reproductive and
Child Health workers (RCH) improve recognition and appropriate management including
timely transfer to higher level health care facilities?
2. Can the use of an mHealth strategy of patient education and patient-based distribution
of misoprostol lead to a reduction of PPH risk among pregnant women who deliver
within or outside a health facility and will it increase likelihood of facility delivery?
3. Can the use of an mHealth strategy improve maternal-child health (MCH) system
data capture and real time capture of MCH health outcomes in Tanzania?
4. mHealth Project Implementation
Results to Date/Key Lessons Learned
• Funder – HPRO – IRT design has a promise for quality research
• Canada – Africa based project management has both advantages and challenges
• Policy maker as part of the IRT provides opportunity for quick wins
• Use of existing infrastructure/guidelines increases chances for uptake and possibly
scalability
Challenges in Implementation and Mitigation Strategies
• Ethical clearance
• Close follow up and pressuring
• Engaging decision/policy makers
• Having at least one policy maker in the project team
• Expectations of District/Council Health Teams
• Make them collaborators front-line implementers from onset
5. mHealth Project Implementation
Implementation Research Team – Focus on Capacity Strengthening
• MBA in Information Technology - IHI
• MSc – Queens University
• Capacity building of Zonal Resource Training Centres (of MOHCDGEC) – which
are machinery for scaling up new innovations
• Empowerment of district health systems
odistrict health managers and
o health providers
6. mHealth Project Implementation
Next Steps (Plan for 2017)
Areas for Collaboration
• Continuous professional development through e-learning and digital resources.
• E-ILS/HMIS
• Community Health Workers program - operationalization
