Dosimetric comparison of_conventional_plans_versus_three_dimensionalUniversity of Karachi
It shows our clinical research work where we did 2D conventional planning and 3D conformal radiotherapy of three different sites and did their dosimetric comparison on the basis of defined guidelines.
TAU has launched the Clinical Research Programs that make the students aware of the various drug development processes for the improved health of the society. The program is completely online and facilitates a perfect balance of self-growth as well as the welfare of the society.
Dawn Dowding: Implementation of an electronic health recordNuffield Trust
The document summarizes a study examining the impact of implementing an electronic health record (EHR) on nursing-sensitive patient outcomes. The study used interrupted time series analysis and case site observations and interviews. Key findings include:
- There was considerable variation between hospital facilities in the effect of EHR implementation on outcomes like hospital-acquired pressure ulcers and fall rates.
- Nurses felt that EHRs provided benefits like increased efficiency, quality and safety that outweighed negatives.
- While EHRs have potential to improve outcomes and nurse performance, there is variability in how effectively nurses use such systems in practice. Involving nurses in EHR design could help ensure effective use.
Effect of a Training Program about Maternal Fetal Attachment Skills on Prenat...iosrjce
to assess effect of a training program about maternal fetal attachment skills on prenatal attachment
among primigravida women.
Subjects and Methods: A quasi experimental research design was utilized. From a specific private Antenatal
Clinic in Mansoura city-Egypt eighty primigravida women aged 20 to 35 years, at 30th week gestation, had
singleton pregnancy and can read and write were selected purposively between of January and August 2011
and was equally divided into two groups; intervention group: received a training program on two MFA skills
and control group: received the routine antenatal care. Using interview sheet and Cranley's Maternal Fetal
Attachment Scale (MFAS) the data were collected at baseline and after two and four weeks of the enrollment.
Results: MFAS score had significantly increased in the intervention group from 61.6±5.9 at the baseline to
68.5±6.8 and 69.6 ±5.9 at 32nd, 34th week gestation respectively. While the changes of the MFAS total score in
the control group were insignificant.
Conclusion: MFAS total scores had significantly increased in the intervention group at 32nd and 34th week
gestation compared to the baseline score. Conversely, the MFAS total score did not differ significantly between
the baseline and two and four weeks after enrollment among the control group.
Recommendations: Enhancing the health care providers' awareness of the MFA skills to utilize in the
promotion of the prenatal MFA and motivate the active role of the nurses in helping the pregnant women to
adhere to the appropriate MFA skills are recommended.
This document discusses a project examining the effects of Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) programs on the health of pregnant women addicted to opioid drugs and their infants. The purpose is to educate nurses on promoting women's health services and MMT programs in Central Jersey. Data is being collected through literature on MMT. Nurses will be surveyed about concepts from an educational module on MMT. MMT does not cause Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, has been effective since the 1970s, and decreases illicit drug use and NAS symptoms, leading to healthier outcomes for mothers and infants.
This study evaluated the functioning of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in rural Meerut by comparing maternal and child health indicators from the current study to those reported in 2007. Several outcome indicators of ASHAs showed significant improvements, including rates of institutional deliveries, deliveries with skilled birth attendance, newborns weighed at birth, and children receiving oral rehydration solution for diarrhea. However, immunization coverage and contraceptive prevalence did not significantly improve. The study concluded that while ASHAs have enhanced several maternal and child health services, their impact on immunizations and family planning has been limited.
Dosimetric comparison of_conventional_plans_versus_three_dimensionalUniversity of Karachi
It shows our clinical research work where we did 2D conventional planning and 3D conformal radiotherapy of three different sites and did their dosimetric comparison on the basis of defined guidelines.
TAU has launched the Clinical Research Programs that make the students aware of the various drug development processes for the improved health of the society. The program is completely online and facilitates a perfect balance of self-growth as well as the welfare of the society.
Dawn Dowding: Implementation of an electronic health recordNuffield Trust
The document summarizes a study examining the impact of implementing an electronic health record (EHR) on nursing-sensitive patient outcomes. The study used interrupted time series analysis and case site observations and interviews. Key findings include:
- There was considerable variation between hospital facilities in the effect of EHR implementation on outcomes like hospital-acquired pressure ulcers and fall rates.
- Nurses felt that EHRs provided benefits like increased efficiency, quality and safety that outweighed negatives.
- While EHRs have potential to improve outcomes and nurse performance, there is variability in how effectively nurses use such systems in practice. Involving nurses in EHR design could help ensure effective use.
Effect of a Training Program about Maternal Fetal Attachment Skills on Prenat...iosrjce
to assess effect of a training program about maternal fetal attachment skills on prenatal attachment
among primigravida women.
Subjects and Methods: A quasi experimental research design was utilized. From a specific private Antenatal
Clinic in Mansoura city-Egypt eighty primigravida women aged 20 to 35 years, at 30th week gestation, had
singleton pregnancy and can read and write were selected purposively between of January and August 2011
and was equally divided into two groups; intervention group: received a training program on two MFA skills
and control group: received the routine antenatal care. Using interview sheet and Cranley's Maternal Fetal
Attachment Scale (MFAS) the data were collected at baseline and after two and four weeks of the enrollment.
Results: MFAS score had significantly increased in the intervention group from 61.6±5.9 at the baseline to
68.5±6.8 and 69.6 ±5.9 at 32nd, 34th week gestation respectively. While the changes of the MFAS total score in
the control group were insignificant.
Conclusion: MFAS total scores had significantly increased in the intervention group at 32nd and 34th week
gestation compared to the baseline score. Conversely, the MFAS total score did not differ significantly between
the baseline and two and four weeks after enrollment among the control group.
Recommendations: Enhancing the health care providers' awareness of the MFA skills to utilize in the
promotion of the prenatal MFA and motivate the active role of the nurses in helping the pregnant women to
adhere to the appropriate MFA skills are recommended.
This document discusses a project examining the effects of Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) programs on the health of pregnant women addicted to opioid drugs and their infants. The purpose is to educate nurses on promoting women's health services and MMT programs in Central Jersey. Data is being collected through literature on MMT. Nurses will be surveyed about concepts from an educational module on MMT. MMT does not cause Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, has been effective since the 1970s, and decreases illicit drug use and NAS symptoms, leading to healthier outcomes for mothers and infants.
This study evaluated the functioning of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in rural Meerut by comparing maternal and child health indicators from the current study to those reported in 2007. Several outcome indicators of ASHAs showed significant improvements, including rates of institutional deliveries, deliveries with skilled birth attendance, newborns weighed at birth, and children receiving oral rehydration solution for diarrhea. However, immunization coverage and contraceptive prevalence did not significantly improve. The study concluded that while ASHAs have enhanced several maternal and child health services, their impact on immunizations and family planning has been limited.
This document discusses a data-driven approach to evaluate guidelines for non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). The approach models clinical guidelines from a hospital using BPMN process models. Patient data from the hospital information system is then analyzed and transformed into event logs to study patient behavior and compliance with the guidelines. When this approach was applied to guidelines for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a large percentage of patient events were found to be skipped compared to what is described in the guidelines. This indicates areas where the guidelines could potentially be improved based on actual patient data and experiences.
GH Workforce Taskshifting: Joseph Babigumira & Lou GarrisonUWGlobalHealth
This session focuses on considerations and challenges in meeting the health care needs of a growing global population. Attention will be placed on task shifting – the delegation of health interventions to less specialized health workers.
This study evaluated the adoption of electronic medical record (EMR)-based information systems in three public hospitals in Korea that were introduced in July 2012. Surveys of doctors and nurses before and after implementation found increasing intention to use and perceived benefits around reduced medication errors over time. However, barriers like technical capabilities, lack of organizational support, and time requirements initially hindered adoption. The study aims to provide insights to improve EMR system quality and implementation processes based on Rogers' diffusion theory and DeLone and McLean's IS success model.
Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Testing Use of Smartphone Technology for Ob...Writers Per Hour
This document summarizes a randomized controlled pilot study that tested the use of smartphone technology for obesity treatment. The study involved 68 participants, with some using a smartphone app and others not. The results showed that over 50% had a positive reaction to the app, and 58% found the app's functionality helpful for physical activity and self-monitoring. However, the large dropout rate also indicated a need for more controlled trials and retention strategies like counseling to improve effectiveness. In conclusion, while smartphone technology shows potential, more research is still needed to fully analyze its impact on obesity treatment and prevention.
Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage and hysterectomy in patients with morbidly adherent placenta: a cohort study comparing outcomes before and after introduction of the Triple-P procedure
M. Teixidor Vinas, A. M. Belli, S. Arulkumaran and E. Chandraharan
Volume 46, Issue 3, Date: September, pages 350–355
Link to free-access article: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/uog.14728/full
The document summarizes a health information literacy pilot project conducted from April to June 2008. The project gathered data from administrators and healthcare providers on their perceived value of consumer health resources and librarians' roles in promoting health literacy. Nine sites in the US and Canada participated that did not currently offer consumer health services. The project implemented training sessions and distributed literature at one site to approximately 150 healthcare providers to raise awareness of libraries' roles in patient education and the benefits of health information literacy. Overall, the project had positive outcomes in raising such awareness at the participating medical library and clinic.
The document summarizes research on physician assistants' use of clinical information for patient care decision-making. It provides background on physician assistants as a profession and describes two studies examining how clinical librarians and literature searching impacted physicians' and other practitioners' patient care. The document also outlines preliminary results of a current study surveying physician assistants, nurses and physicians at rural hospitals on their information needs and use of resources for clinical decision-making. Key findings suggest rural practitioners want improved access to online journals and databases to inform direct patient care and education.
Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module SIM on Level of Knowledge Regardin...ijtsrd
Background Fertility is the natural capability to produce offspring. A lack of fertility is infertility while a lack of fecundity would be called sterility. The term infertility is defined as the inability to conceive despite regular and unprotected intercourse for 2 years. However, risk factors such as the womans age, abnormal menstrual periods, history of pelvic inflammatory disease and whether there has been previous abdominal or pelvic surgery, history of undescended testicles may warrant earlier investigations and treatment of infertility. Couples should be aware that 80 will conceive within a year and 90 within two years if they dont use contraception and have regular intercourse.1 Materials and Methods A pre experimental has provided comparison between a group of subjects before and after the experimental treatment used for this study. The sample consisted 60 staff nurses those were working in obstetrics and gynecology department in selected hospital Haridwar . They were selected by Convenient non – probability Sampling Technique. Data was collected by using a structured knowledge questionnaire regarding recent advancement in infertility treatment. Data analysis is done by using descriptive and inferential method. Results Findings suggest that the pre test knowledge score was 15.45 ±3.88 which has increased to post test knowledge score 30.11 ±3.4. Independent sample “t†test was calculated to find the significant difference between means of pretest and post test knowledge scores. The calculated t value was 23.036 df=59 at p 0.05 . This significant improvement in the knowledge can be attributed to the intervention. Conclusion Based on the findings of the study after the implementation of self instructional module, there is a significant increase in knowledge of staff nurses regarding the recent advancement in infertility treatment. Bhawna Sharma | Priscilla John | Asha ""Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Level of Knowledge Regarding Recent Advancements in Infertility Treatment among the Staff Nurses Working in Obstetrics and Gynecological Departments"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd22929.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/22929/effectiveness-of-self-instructional-module-sim-on-level-of-knowledge-regarding-recent-advancements-in-infertility-treatment-among-the-staff-nurses-working-in-obstetrics-and-gynecological-departments/bhawna-sharma"
This document summarizes a study that estimated the incidence of adverse events (AEs) among patients in Canadian acute care hospitals. The study used a retrospective chart review method, randomly selecting hospitals across 5 Canadian provinces. Physicians reviewed a sample of 3,750 patient charts identified by nurses as potentially involving an AE, and identified AEs in 255 charts, corresponding to an AE rate of 7.5 per 100 admissions. Approximately one-third of the AEs were judged to be preventable. The document also discusses advantages and disadvantages of using retrospective chart review to measure harm.
The Systems Medicine Master's Program at Georgetown University is designed to train students in the application of systems-level approaches and computational tools to biomedical problems and personalized medicine. The 30-credit program can be completed in 3 semesters and includes required courses in bioinformatics, biomedical informatics, and clinical metabolomics, as well as a research internship. Upon completing the program, students will gain understanding of computational thinking and its applications to biological and biomedical research.
The document describes an education program for advanced practice providers (APPs) in oncology that was piloted in Florida. It aimed to provide a practical, evidence-based one-day course to address gaps in APP knowledge and empower them in patient care. Evaluation found the course highly rated and practice-changing for participants, filling a key need. It increased oncology knowledge and competence for managing patients. Participants suggested discussing more practical topics in future sessions to further support APP practice.
The document summarizes an operations research study conducted in Bangladesh to introduce emergency contraception (ECP) and determine the most effective delivery model. The study compared an on-demand delivery model, a prophylactic delivery model where ECP was provided in advance, and a control group. The study found knowledge and use of ECP was far greater in the prophylactic areas compared to the on-demand areas or control areas. The probability of using ECP was 5 times higher when provided prophylactically or with an informational brochure. Based on positive findings, the national family planning program approved including ECP and is scaling up access. The study demonstrated how operations research can inform policy and translate to action.
Texila American University is a top international medical university accredited by WHO and several standard Accreditations for the quality in medical education at South America.
1) Physicians require lifelong learning to keep their medical knowledge and skills up to date, which can be addressed through quality electronic continuing medical education (eCME).
2) eCME needs to be learner-oriented and personalized, allowing physicians to easily update content, engage in interactive learning, and monitor their learning progress.
3) Instructional design and use of multimedia are important factors for eCME quality, as are rapid feedback and adherence to quality standards.
The study found that 17% of Pap tests ordered in their resident clinic were inappropriate based on USPSTF guidelines. They created an intervention called the "Pap Clinic" which used an EMR template to guide decision making and patient discussions about cervical cancer screening guidelines. After implementing this clinic, they found a statistically significant decrease in inappropriate Pap tests, from 17% pre-intervention to 1.7% post-intervention. While the results were promising, the study had limitations including a small sample size and potential for selection bias. The intervention showed that templates in EMRs have potential to improve adherence to screening guidelines.
Jonathan Govette - Analyzing Unplanned Admissions and Readmissions After an O...Jonathan Govette
This project involves the comparison of
unplanned admission of patients to the
readmissions of patients within 30 days of
discharge after an interventional radiology
(IR) procedure has occurred using a
retrospective data analysis.
This document summarizes information about STARSurg, a student-led surgical collaborative across UK medical schools. STARSurg aims to involve medical students in high-quality audit and research projects to build a culture of evidence-based practice. It coordinates multi-center research studies involving mini-teams of 2-3 medical students from each participating school. The first STARSurg study in 2013 involved 258 students collecting data on 1500 surgical patients across 109 hospitals. It found that early postoperative NSAIDs may reduce overall complications and minor complications after major gastrointestinal resection. The document encourages medical students to get involved in future STARSurg studies.
This document presents a proposed study to compare late toxicity for breast radiation therapy patients treated in the prone versus supine position. The study would enroll 30 early-stage breast cancer patients and collect dose and toxicity data. Patients would receive tangential breast radiotherapy planned on CT scans in both positions. Late toxicity would be assessed during follow-up appointments over 36 months to see if prone positioning reduces side effects by sparing nearby organs at risk from radiation. Statistical analysis using t-tests would compare dose and toxicity between the two treatment positions. The methodology aims to provide quantitative data on whether prone positioning offers benefits for breast radiation therapy patients.
THE IMPORTANCE OF NURSING INFORMATICS IN THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY ...khimdionisio
This document discusses the Philippine health care delivery system and the importance of nursing informatics within that system. It describes the key components of the Philippine system, including the Department of Health mandate, WHO building blocks like health services and workforce. The application of epidemiology and use of information technologies can help improve population health outcomes by more efficiently assessing needs, delivering services, and targeting patients. Nursing informatics is important for the Philippine system to effectively use data and technology.
This document discusses a proposed study to evaluate a safe patient handling intervention protocol for orthopedic nurses. The study aims to reduce musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare providers by implementing a multi-component protocol including restricted manual lifting, mechanical lifting equipment training, and task-specific ergonomic assessments. The study will measure musculoskeletal injuries pre- and post-intervention to evaluate the effectiveness of the new protocol. It will also use questionnaires and focus groups to identify factors influencing adoption of safe patient handling programs. The combined qualitative and quantitative results will be used to recommend practice changes to reduce injuries and guide safe patient handling policies.
Evaluation of factors that contributes to post-partum haemorrhage in Pregnant...PUBLISHERJOURNAL
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the world’s leading cause of maternal death and accounts for an estimated 127,000 deaths each year. Identification of some of the risk factors such as; previous postpartum haemorrhage, multiple pregnancies, macrosomia, induction of labour, operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean section would help in preventing PPH. The aim of this research was to assess the factors contributing to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) among pregnant women who attend delivery services in Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-TH). This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design where by a cross-section of respondents involving 68 respondents were sampled to represent the target population, in these case women who received maternity service from KIU-TH. Only quantitative methods of data collection using questionnaires with closed ended questions were employed for both mothers and health workers. During the study period, 58 women who delivered in the unit and 20 women developed postpartum haemorrhage giving the frequency of postpartum haemorrhage 34.6%. The majority of the women 30% were between 30-34 years of age. Among the women who developed PPH retained placental tissues was the most common cause 50% followed by uterine atony which was 30%. The rest of the causes of PPH were laceration 20%. Postpartum haemorrhage is still a leading but preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in our country due to underutilization of health facilities, the major cause is retained placental tissues followed by uterine atony.
Keywords: post-partum haemorrhage, pregnant women, delivering, Uganda
Evaluation of factors that contributes to post-partum haemorrhage in Pregnant...PUBLISHERJOURNAL
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the world’s leading cause of maternal death and accounts for an estimated 127,000 deaths each year. Identification of some of the risk factors such as; previous postpartum haemorrhage, multiple pregnancies, macrosomia, induction of labour, operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean section would help in preventing PPH. The aim of this research was to assess the factors contributing to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) among pregnant women who attend delivery services in Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-TH). This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design where by a cross-section of respondents involving 68 respondents were sampled to represent the target population, in these case women who received maternity service from KIU-TH. Only quantitative methods of data collection using questionnaires with closed ended questions were employed for both mothers and health workers. During the study period, 58 women who delivered in the unit and 20 women developed postpartum haemorrhage giving the frequency of postpartum haemorrhage 34.6%. The majority of the women 30% were between 30-34 years of age. Among the women who developed PPH retained placental tissues was the most common cause 50% followed by uterine atony which was 30%. The rest of the causes of PPH were laceration 20%. Postpartum haemorrhage is still a leading but preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in our country due to underutilization of health facilities, the major cause is retained placental tissues followed by uterine atony.
Keywords: post-partum haemorrhage, pregnant women, delivering, Uganda
This document discusses a data-driven approach to evaluate guidelines for non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). The approach models clinical guidelines from a hospital using BPMN process models. Patient data from the hospital information system is then analyzed and transformed into event logs to study patient behavior and compliance with the guidelines. When this approach was applied to guidelines for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a large percentage of patient events were found to be skipped compared to what is described in the guidelines. This indicates areas where the guidelines could potentially be improved based on actual patient data and experiences.
GH Workforce Taskshifting: Joseph Babigumira & Lou GarrisonUWGlobalHealth
This session focuses on considerations and challenges in meeting the health care needs of a growing global population. Attention will be placed on task shifting – the delegation of health interventions to less specialized health workers.
This study evaluated the adoption of electronic medical record (EMR)-based information systems in three public hospitals in Korea that were introduced in July 2012. Surveys of doctors and nurses before and after implementation found increasing intention to use and perceived benefits around reduced medication errors over time. However, barriers like technical capabilities, lack of organizational support, and time requirements initially hindered adoption. The study aims to provide insights to improve EMR system quality and implementation processes based on Rogers' diffusion theory and DeLone and McLean's IS success model.
Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Testing Use of Smartphone Technology for Ob...Writers Per Hour
This document summarizes a randomized controlled pilot study that tested the use of smartphone technology for obesity treatment. The study involved 68 participants, with some using a smartphone app and others not. The results showed that over 50% had a positive reaction to the app, and 58% found the app's functionality helpful for physical activity and self-monitoring. However, the large dropout rate also indicated a need for more controlled trials and retention strategies like counseling to improve effectiveness. In conclusion, while smartphone technology shows potential, more research is still needed to fully analyze its impact on obesity treatment and prevention.
Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage and hysterectomy in patients with morbidly adherent placenta: a cohort study comparing outcomes before and after introduction of the Triple-P procedure
M. Teixidor Vinas, A. M. Belli, S. Arulkumaran and E. Chandraharan
Volume 46, Issue 3, Date: September, pages 350–355
Link to free-access article: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/uog.14728/full
The document summarizes a health information literacy pilot project conducted from April to June 2008. The project gathered data from administrators and healthcare providers on their perceived value of consumer health resources and librarians' roles in promoting health literacy. Nine sites in the US and Canada participated that did not currently offer consumer health services. The project implemented training sessions and distributed literature at one site to approximately 150 healthcare providers to raise awareness of libraries' roles in patient education and the benefits of health information literacy. Overall, the project had positive outcomes in raising such awareness at the participating medical library and clinic.
The document summarizes research on physician assistants' use of clinical information for patient care decision-making. It provides background on physician assistants as a profession and describes two studies examining how clinical librarians and literature searching impacted physicians' and other practitioners' patient care. The document also outlines preliminary results of a current study surveying physician assistants, nurses and physicians at rural hospitals on their information needs and use of resources for clinical decision-making. Key findings suggest rural practitioners want improved access to online journals and databases to inform direct patient care and education.
Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module SIM on Level of Knowledge Regardin...ijtsrd
Background Fertility is the natural capability to produce offspring. A lack of fertility is infertility while a lack of fecundity would be called sterility. The term infertility is defined as the inability to conceive despite regular and unprotected intercourse for 2 years. However, risk factors such as the womans age, abnormal menstrual periods, history of pelvic inflammatory disease and whether there has been previous abdominal or pelvic surgery, history of undescended testicles may warrant earlier investigations and treatment of infertility. Couples should be aware that 80 will conceive within a year and 90 within two years if they dont use contraception and have regular intercourse.1 Materials and Methods A pre experimental has provided comparison between a group of subjects before and after the experimental treatment used for this study. The sample consisted 60 staff nurses those were working in obstetrics and gynecology department in selected hospital Haridwar . They were selected by Convenient non – probability Sampling Technique. Data was collected by using a structured knowledge questionnaire regarding recent advancement in infertility treatment. Data analysis is done by using descriptive and inferential method. Results Findings suggest that the pre test knowledge score was 15.45 ±3.88 which has increased to post test knowledge score 30.11 ±3.4. Independent sample “t†test was calculated to find the significant difference between means of pretest and post test knowledge scores. The calculated t value was 23.036 df=59 at p 0.05 . This significant improvement in the knowledge can be attributed to the intervention. Conclusion Based on the findings of the study after the implementation of self instructional module, there is a significant increase in knowledge of staff nurses regarding the recent advancement in infertility treatment. Bhawna Sharma | Priscilla John | Asha ""Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Level of Knowledge Regarding Recent Advancements in Infertility Treatment among the Staff Nurses Working in Obstetrics and Gynecological Departments"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd22929.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/22929/effectiveness-of-self-instructional-module-sim-on-level-of-knowledge-regarding-recent-advancements-in-infertility-treatment-among-the-staff-nurses-working-in-obstetrics-and-gynecological-departments/bhawna-sharma"
This document summarizes a study that estimated the incidence of adverse events (AEs) among patients in Canadian acute care hospitals. The study used a retrospective chart review method, randomly selecting hospitals across 5 Canadian provinces. Physicians reviewed a sample of 3,750 patient charts identified by nurses as potentially involving an AE, and identified AEs in 255 charts, corresponding to an AE rate of 7.5 per 100 admissions. Approximately one-third of the AEs were judged to be preventable. The document also discusses advantages and disadvantages of using retrospective chart review to measure harm.
The Systems Medicine Master's Program at Georgetown University is designed to train students in the application of systems-level approaches and computational tools to biomedical problems and personalized medicine. The 30-credit program can be completed in 3 semesters and includes required courses in bioinformatics, biomedical informatics, and clinical metabolomics, as well as a research internship. Upon completing the program, students will gain understanding of computational thinking and its applications to biological and biomedical research.
The document describes an education program for advanced practice providers (APPs) in oncology that was piloted in Florida. It aimed to provide a practical, evidence-based one-day course to address gaps in APP knowledge and empower them in patient care. Evaluation found the course highly rated and practice-changing for participants, filling a key need. It increased oncology knowledge and competence for managing patients. Participants suggested discussing more practical topics in future sessions to further support APP practice.
The document summarizes an operations research study conducted in Bangladesh to introduce emergency contraception (ECP) and determine the most effective delivery model. The study compared an on-demand delivery model, a prophylactic delivery model where ECP was provided in advance, and a control group. The study found knowledge and use of ECP was far greater in the prophylactic areas compared to the on-demand areas or control areas. The probability of using ECP was 5 times higher when provided prophylactically or with an informational brochure. Based on positive findings, the national family planning program approved including ECP and is scaling up access. The study demonstrated how operations research can inform policy and translate to action.
Texila American University is a top international medical university accredited by WHO and several standard Accreditations for the quality in medical education at South America.
1) Physicians require lifelong learning to keep their medical knowledge and skills up to date, which can be addressed through quality electronic continuing medical education (eCME).
2) eCME needs to be learner-oriented and personalized, allowing physicians to easily update content, engage in interactive learning, and monitor their learning progress.
3) Instructional design and use of multimedia are important factors for eCME quality, as are rapid feedback and adherence to quality standards.
The study found that 17% of Pap tests ordered in their resident clinic were inappropriate based on USPSTF guidelines. They created an intervention called the "Pap Clinic" which used an EMR template to guide decision making and patient discussions about cervical cancer screening guidelines. After implementing this clinic, they found a statistically significant decrease in inappropriate Pap tests, from 17% pre-intervention to 1.7% post-intervention. While the results were promising, the study had limitations including a small sample size and potential for selection bias. The intervention showed that templates in EMRs have potential to improve adherence to screening guidelines.
Jonathan Govette - Analyzing Unplanned Admissions and Readmissions After an O...Jonathan Govette
This project involves the comparison of
unplanned admission of patients to the
readmissions of patients within 30 days of
discharge after an interventional radiology
(IR) procedure has occurred using a
retrospective data analysis.
This document summarizes information about STARSurg, a student-led surgical collaborative across UK medical schools. STARSurg aims to involve medical students in high-quality audit and research projects to build a culture of evidence-based practice. It coordinates multi-center research studies involving mini-teams of 2-3 medical students from each participating school. The first STARSurg study in 2013 involved 258 students collecting data on 1500 surgical patients across 109 hospitals. It found that early postoperative NSAIDs may reduce overall complications and minor complications after major gastrointestinal resection. The document encourages medical students to get involved in future STARSurg studies.
This document presents a proposed study to compare late toxicity for breast radiation therapy patients treated in the prone versus supine position. The study would enroll 30 early-stage breast cancer patients and collect dose and toxicity data. Patients would receive tangential breast radiotherapy planned on CT scans in both positions. Late toxicity would be assessed during follow-up appointments over 36 months to see if prone positioning reduces side effects by sparing nearby organs at risk from radiation. Statistical analysis using t-tests would compare dose and toxicity between the two treatment positions. The methodology aims to provide quantitative data on whether prone positioning offers benefits for breast radiation therapy patients.
THE IMPORTANCE OF NURSING INFORMATICS IN THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY ...khimdionisio
This document discusses the Philippine health care delivery system and the importance of nursing informatics within that system. It describes the key components of the Philippine system, including the Department of Health mandate, WHO building blocks like health services and workforce. The application of epidemiology and use of information technologies can help improve population health outcomes by more efficiently assessing needs, delivering services, and targeting patients. Nursing informatics is important for the Philippine system to effectively use data and technology.
This document discusses a proposed study to evaluate a safe patient handling intervention protocol for orthopedic nurses. The study aims to reduce musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare providers by implementing a multi-component protocol including restricted manual lifting, mechanical lifting equipment training, and task-specific ergonomic assessments. The study will measure musculoskeletal injuries pre- and post-intervention to evaluate the effectiveness of the new protocol. It will also use questionnaires and focus groups to identify factors influencing adoption of safe patient handling programs. The combined qualitative and quantitative results will be used to recommend practice changes to reduce injuries and guide safe patient handling policies.
Evaluation of factors that contributes to post-partum haemorrhage in Pregnant...PUBLISHERJOURNAL
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the world’s leading cause of maternal death and accounts for an estimated 127,000 deaths each year. Identification of some of the risk factors such as; previous postpartum haemorrhage, multiple pregnancies, macrosomia, induction of labour, operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean section would help in preventing PPH. The aim of this research was to assess the factors contributing to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) among pregnant women who attend delivery services in Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-TH). This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design where by a cross-section of respondents involving 68 respondents were sampled to represent the target population, in these case women who received maternity service from KIU-TH. Only quantitative methods of data collection using questionnaires with closed ended questions were employed for both mothers and health workers. During the study period, 58 women who delivered in the unit and 20 women developed postpartum haemorrhage giving the frequency of postpartum haemorrhage 34.6%. The majority of the women 30% were between 30-34 years of age. Among the women who developed PPH retained placental tissues was the most common cause 50% followed by uterine atony which was 30%. The rest of the causes of PPH were laceration 20%. Postpartum haemorrhage is still a leading but preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in our country due to underutilization of health facilities, the major cause is retained placental tissues followed by uterine atony.
Keywords: post-partum haemorrhage, pregnant women, delivering, Uganda
Evaluation of factors that contributes to post-partum haemorrhage in Pregnant...PUBLISHERJOURNAL
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the world’s leading cause of maternal death and accounts for an estimated 127,000 deaths each year. Identification of some of the risk factors such as; previous postpartum haemorrhage, multiple pregnancies, macrosomia, induction of labour, operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean section would help in preventing PPH. The aim of this research was to assess the factors contributing to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) among pregnant women who attend delivery services in Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-TH). This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design where by a cross-section of respondents involving 68 respondents were sampled to represent the target population, in these case women who received maternity service from KIU-TH. Only quantitative methods of data collection using questionnaires with closed ended questions were employed for both mothers and health workers. During the study period, 58 women who delivered in the unit and 20 women developed postpartum haemorrhage giving the frequency of postpartum haemorrhage 34.6%. The majority of the women 30% were between 30-34 years of age. Among the women who developed PPH retained placental tissues was the most common cause 50% followed by uterine atony which was 30%. The rest of the causes of PPH were laceration 20%. Postpartum haemorrhage is still a leading but preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in our country due to underutilization of health facilities, the major cause is retained placental tissues followed by uterine atony.
Keywords: post-partum haemorrhage, pregnant women, delivering, Uganda
The study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding emergency contraception among 366 female students in Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia. The key findings were:
1) About 90.7% of respondents had heard of emergency contraception. Three-fourths (75.7%) had good knowledge and over half (64.9%) had a positive attitude.
2) Older age was significantly associated with greater awareness. Those over 18 were more likely to have good knowledge compared to younger students.
3) Age and ethnicity also influenced attitude - younger students and non-Tigre ethnic groups were less likely to have a positive attitude.
4) While knowledge and attitude were high, the study
Community Midwifery and Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage_Kate Brickson_5.8.14CORE Group
This document summarizes information from a meeting on preventing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). It discusses:
1) The leading causes of maternal death globally based on a WHO study, with severe bleeding during and after childbirth accounting for 27% of deaths.
2) MCHIP's comprehensive approach to PPH prevention, which promotes a package of interventions before, during, and after birth to prevent and manage PPH at both health facilities and in the community.
3) New WHO guidelines from 2012 that focus on uterotonic use immediately following birth to prevent PPH and allow misoprostol administration by community health workers.
Focused antenatal and emergecy obstetric carePave Medicine
Focused antenatal care (FANC) aims to provide goal-oriented and timely care during pregnancy through a limited number of focused visits. The document outlines the elements and purposes of FANC, including early detection and management of diseases, individual birth planning, and 4 scheduled antenatal visits. It also discusses emergency obstetric care (EmOC) and the need to address barriers to access such as delays in seeking, reaching, and receiving appropriate care. A study in northern Tanzania found low availability of basic EmOC units, high availability of comprehensive EmOC units, and that 36% of expected deliveries occurred in EmOC facilities, above the minimum threshold of 15%.
Neonatal and Obstetric Risk Assessment (NORA) Pregnancy Cohort Study in Singa...Premier Publishers
The Neonatal and Obstetric Risk Assessment (NORA) pregnancy cohort study was set up to assess clinical, biochemical and biophysical markers for risk assessment and prediction of the outcomes early in pregnancy. A total of 3271 patients who were in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital between September 2010 and October 2014 were screened and 1013 patients consented to participate in the study. Women were followed at 18 to 22 weeks, 28 to 32 weeks and 34 weeks and above, till their postnatal discharge from the hospital. Finally, 926 patients remained for studying the outcome. In NORA study, we established locally derived and gestational age-specific reference intervals for the five thyroid hormone parameters. Higher serum progesterone levels at 28–32 weeks of pregnancy were observed in women who had preterm deliveries compared with women with term deliveries in the cohort. We also found that extracellular vesicle (EV) biomarkers enhanced the predictive robustness of an existing pre-eclampsia (PE) biomarker sufficiently to justify PE screening in a low-risk general obstetric population. We plan to further conduct a range of serial assessments from the biosamples which will provide a comprehensive and valuable information of the dynamics of maternal conditions and fetal development during pregnancy.
This study examined maternal and fetal outcomes in term premature rupture of membranes (PROM) using medical records from a hospital in Ethiopia between 2011-2013. The study found that 22.2% of women experienced unfavorable maternal outcomes like puerperal sepsis. 33.5% of neonates experienced unfavorable outcomes like stillbirth. Factors associated with unfavorable outcomes included residing in a rural area, duration of PROM over 12 hours, latency over 24 hours, and birth weight under 2500g. The study aims to identify factors that can help reduce complications from term PROM and improve outcomes.
Evidence-based intrapartum practice and.pdfheidilee52
The study aimed to describe evidence-based intrapartum care practices and associated factors at a tertiary hospital in the Philippines through direct observation of 170 deliveries and interviews with healthcare providers. While recommended practices like prophylactic oxytocin were followed in most cases, potentially harmful practices like episiotomy in 92% of first-time mothers and fundal pressure in 31% of mothers were also observed. Factors associated with episiotomy included being a first-time mother, longer second stage of labor, and assisted delivery. Factors linked to fundal pressure were being a first-time mother, oxytocin augmentation, and assisted delivery. Healthcare providers believed these practices can prevent tearing, though the rate of severe
The document provides guidelines for performing a routine mid-trimester fetal ultrasound scan between 18-22 weeks gestation. It outlines the purpose, who should perform the scan, and what should be evaluated which includes fetal anatomy, growth, and well-being. Key recommendations include using standardized measurements and imaging protocols, producing a report for the referring provider, and minimizing fetal exposure during the scan. The guidelines aim to optimize outcomes for both mother and fetus through an accurate and safe examination.
This document discusses obstetric emergencies and the role of nurses. It begins by defining obstetric emergencies as life-threatening conditions that occur during pregnancy, labor, delivery or postpartum. It then lists some common causes like postpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia, obstructed labor and discusses their management. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs, performing life-saving interventions and timely referral. It outlines essential life-saving skills for nurses including managing hemorrhage, infection prevention and using a partograph. It concludes by stressing the need for nurses to anticipate problems, communicate well with doctors and be prepared for emergencies.
This study aimed to develop a predictive tool for unplanned cesarean delivery (CD) in nulliparous women using prenatal maternal and fetal characteristics. Over 2,200 nulliparous women were prospectively studied across seven Irish hospitals. Multivariate analysis identified that maternal age, BMI, height, fetal abdominal circumference, and head circumference can predict CD risk. A nomogram was developed and showed good predictive ability, with an AUC of 0.69. The tool may help counsel women on their chances of a vaginal delivery versus an elective CD.
This document provides an introduction and background for a study examining the effectiveness of a Breastfeeding Empowerment Programme (BEP) on knowledge, skills, self-confidence, and breastfeeding outcomes among first-time mothers in India. The study aims to evaluate the impact of the BEP, correlate outcomes with domains, and associate outcomes with background variables. It outlines the objectives, hypotheses, variables, sample size, population, sampling technique, data collection tools, and data analysis methods for the randomized controlled study.
This document discusses various study designs used in medical research. It describes descriptive study designs like case reports, case series, ecological studies, and cross-sectional studies which are used to describe characteristics of subjects. It also describes analytical study designs like case-control studies and cohort studies which are used to analyze associations between exposures and outcomes. Experimental study designs like randomized controlled trials are also discussed which are used to evaluate interventions. Key aspects of each study design like their strengths, weaknesses and steps are highlighted.
— This study was conducted to find out if AFI ≤ 5 cms has any clinical significance in identifying the subsequent fetal distress & associated maternal & perinatal outcomes, in pregnancies beyond 37 weeks. Methodology: This is a prospective case control study done from July 2010 to July 2012 (24 months) at Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Center. Adgaon, Nashik. It study the pregnancy outcome comparison of 58 Anenatal Cases(ANCs)as Study Group with diangosis of oligohydramnios (AFI ≤ 5 cms) by ultrasound after 37 completed weeks of gestation w e r e compared with 58 ANCs (Control Group) with no oligohydramnios (AFI > 5 cms). These two groups were matched for other variables like age, parity, gestational age and any pregnancy complication. Results: There was significant difference between two groups. Hypertension and Preeclampsia were found significantly more in ANCs with oligohydramnios. FHR deceleration was also significantly higher in women with oligohydramnios. Women require LSCS were also significantly more in women with oligohydramnios. Newborn borned by women with oligohydramnios had significantly more chances to admit in NICU than in newborn born by women without oligohydramnios. Conclusion: It can be concluded from this study that women with oligohydramnios poor pregancy outcomes. Determination of AFI can be used as an adjunct to other fetal surveillance methods. Determination of AFI can be used as valuable screening test for predicting fetal distress in labour, requiring caesarean section.
This is the abstract presentation of Sayantan Chowdhury of UNFPA Bangladesh, which was presented as part of the 9th session of #APCRSHR10 Virtual, on the theme of "Humanitarian response and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Asia and the Pacific".
C H A I R
Chonghee Hwang
Senior Manager, Family Planning 2020 (FP2020)
P L E N A R Y S P E A K E R
Tomoko Kurokawa
Humanitarian Advisor, UNFPA Asia Pacific
"Building Resilience across the Humanitarian Development Peacebuilding Nexus"
A B S T R A C T P R E S E N T E R S
* Sahlil Ahmed | Challenges Health Workers Face While Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services to Rohingya Refugees in Refugee Camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study
* Sayantan Chowdhury | Genesis of maternal mortality surveillance and response in the Rohingya refugee crisis
* Sigma Ainul | Contraceptive non-use among the Rohingya and changing dynamics in post-displacement to Bangladesh
* Manju Karmacharya | Transitioning from Minimum Initial Service Package to Comprehensive SRHR services responding Rohingya crisis in protracted Emergency in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
For more information on this session go to www.bit.ly/apcrshr10virtual9
#SRHR #sexualhealth #reproductiverights #familyplanning #womenshealth #genderequality #SDGs #BodilyAutonomy #humanitariancrisis #humanitariandisaster #pandemic
The document discusses quality of maternal and neonatal care in Iraq. It notes that while facility-based deliveries are increasing, caesarean delivery rates and early initiation of breastfeeding are declining. Most preventable maternal and neonatal deaths occur in health facilities. National standards for maternal and neonatal quality improvement have been developed based on the UNICEF Every Mother Every Newborn approach. These standards assess structure, process, and outcomes of care across 9 domains to improve quality and experience of care. The standards and a quality improvement process are being implemented and scaled up in Iraqi health facilities.
This document summarizes field test results of the "motherhood method" used to measure maternal mortality in Nepal. The motherhood method is a direct technique that estimates births and deaths within a geographic area through group discussions with pregnant women and community health workers, without visiting every household. The method was tested in Nepal's Bara district over 2 years, collecting information on 15,161 births. The results provided an estimate of the maternal mortality ratio within 30% margin of error. The study employed the "pregnant women group" approach, where pregnant women and health workers discussed mother and child health issues to identify maternal and infant births and deaths.
The document summarizes a study on women's awareness of initiating and continuing breastfeeding after cesarean section in Baghdad, Iraq. The study involved surveying 30 women who had cesarean sections using a questionnaire. The results showed that 43.3% initiated breastfeeding within 24 hours of their c-section. 76.7% continued breastfeeding, though only 26% practiced exclusive breastfeeding. The study aimed to identify factors influencing breastfeeding initiation and continuation after c-sections. It recommended promoting breastfeeding through baby-friendly hospital initiatives and counseling women during pregnancy and after birth.
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The document discusses a study assessing knowledge and perceptions of emergency contraception among senior undergraduate medical students in Pakistan. A survey of 211 students found that the majority (80%) did not have good knowledge of emergency contraception. While 94.8% supported women's right to access emergency contraception, only around 75% exhibited a positive attitude towards the method overall. The study aims to understand knowledge gaps to help improve family planning education for future doctors in Pakistan.
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Integrating Ayurveda into Parkinson’s Management: A Holistic ApproachAyurveda ForAll
Explore the benefits of combining Ayurveda with conventional Parkinson's treatments. Learn how a holistic approach can manage symptoms, enhance well-being, and balance body energies. Discover the steps to safely integrate Ayurvedic practices into your Parkinson’s care plan, including expert guidance on diet, herbal remedies, and lifestyle modifications.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptxHolistified Wellness
We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
Does Over-Masturbation Contribute to Chronic Prostatitis.pptxwalterHu5
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Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
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Maternal & Neonatal Health Care Status in Somalia presented
1. Maternal & Neonatal Health care status
in Somalia. A facility based survey
Omar Osman (MPH, BSc)
Lecturer of Biostatistics at JUS & founder of ASRA
omarosmaneid
3. Background information
• According to WHO, 287,000 women
worldwide die annually from pregnancy
and childbirth-related conditions,
• 6.9 million under-five children die each
year, of which about 3 million are
newborns.
• In Somalia, One out of every 12 women
dies due to pregnancy related causes
(Unicef, 2015)
4. Background information (continued)
• This study assessed the availability,
accessibility and quality of emergency
obstetric care services and essential
resources available for maternal and
Neonatal Health services in Somalia.
5. Methodology
• The study employed multistage,
cluster sampling method
• The health facility tools developed by
the Averting Maternal Death and
Disability program were adapted for
local use
• Structured questionnaire and
observation methods were used for
data collection. Descriptive, bivariate
and multivariate logistic regression
analyses were conducted
6. Results
Health Facilities by their level in the 9 signal
functions of EmONC
Status Frequency (N=37) Percent %
CEmONC 4 10.8%
BEmONC
11 29.7
Partial EmONC
Non EmONC
13
09
35.2
24.3
7. Results (continued)
Availability of qualified birth
attendants Frequency (N=37) Percent %
Available 8 21.6
Not available 29 78.4
Availability of Pediatricians Frequency (N=37) Percent %
Available 6 16.22
Not available 31 83.78
8. Results (continued)
• The study observed that majority
89.4% of health facilities do not have
telephone services and a significant
majority 86.5% do not have
Ambulance services for emergency
obstetric care
9. Conclusion
• According to the study there is a high
need of a qualified birth attendants
and pediatricians as well as necessary
equipment's including infant
incubators and essential drugs in
prepartum, intrapartum and
postpartum care
10. Recommendations
• The study recommends to FMOH and
related agencies to train birth
attendants and provide essential
drugs and equipment's to MCH
facilities
• The study also recommends to MCH
facilities to initiate Obstetric
emergency services and telephone
services for pregnant women