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Qeios, Aug 3, 2023
Pediatric pain management is crucial for child health, particularly in low-resource settings. Thi... more Pediatric pain management is crucial for child health, particularly in low-resource settings. This qualitative study explores nurses' experiences and perspectives regarding pain assessment and management in children at Lusaka Children's Hospital. The research used a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, incorporating questionnaires, focus group discussions, and case file reviews. Content analysis was employed to analyze the qualitative data, revealing themes related to nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in pain management. The findings highlight the lack of trust in patient and parent proxy reports of pain, limited family involvement in pain management, nurses' knowledge gaps, and barriers to pain assessment. The study emphasizes the need for enhancing nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices to improve pain management in pediatric patients. This report is part of the mixed-methods study conducted.
Innovation in Health for Society
Hemorrhoids are diseases affecting the rectum and anus caused by damage to the hemorrhoidal plexu... more Hemorrhoids are diseases affecting the rectum and anus caused by damage to the hemorrhoidal plexus or blood vessels around the rectum and anus. If hemorrhoids are large lumps, then one of the steps is hemorrhoid surgery. One of the effects of post hemorrhoidectomy is pain felt in post hemorrhoidectomy patients. This study aims to apply the application of sitz bath hydrotherapy to decrease pain intensity in post hemorrhoidectomy patients. The method used for this application is a case study. The length of pain felt was measured using the VAS and NRS pain scales. The results of this study indicate that the application of sitz bath hydrotherapy with the main ingredient of warm water at a temperature of 40-45OC can be applied to post hemorrhoidectomy patients who experience moderate to severe pain.
AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 2011
Recommendations suggest that older children and adolescents perinatally infected with HIV (PHIVþ)... more Recommendations suggest that older children and adolescents perinatally infected with HIV (PHIVþ) be informed of their HIV diagnosis; however, delayed disclosure is commonly reported. This study examined the prevalence and timing of HIV disclosure to PHIVþ adolescents and the associations between the timing of disclosure and psychological functioning and other behavioral outcomes. Recruitment took place at four medical centers in New York City between December 2003 and December 2008. This sample included data from 196 PHIVþ youth and their caregivers: 50% of youth were male, 58% African American, 42% Hispanic, with a mean age of 12.71 years. According to caregiver reports, 70% of the PHIVþ youth knew their HIV diagnosis. Youths who had been told were more likely to be older; youths with a Spanish-speaking Latino caregiver and whose caregivers had a grade school education were told at an older age. Youths who had been told their HIV status were significantly less anxious than those who had not been told; there were no other differences in psychological functioning. Youths who knew their status for longer reported higher intentions to self-disclose to potential sex partners. In multivariate analyses only demographic differences associated with timing of disclosure remained. In summary, PHIVþ youth who had been told their HIV status did not show an increase of psychological problems and were more likely to have intentions to self-disclose to sexual partners. Yet, almost one third was entering puberty without important information regarding their illness. Caregivers need support to address factors impeding HIV disclosure.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1089 Apc 2010 0161, Feb 1, 2011
Qeios, Aug 3, 2023
Pediatric pain management is crucial for child health, particularly in low-resource settings. Thi... more Pediatric pain management is crucial for child health, particularly in low-resource settings. This qualitative study explores nurses' experiences and perspectives regarding pain assessment and management in children at Lusaka Children's Hospital. The research used a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, incorporating questionnaires, focus group discussions, and case file reviews. Content analysis was employed to analyze the qualitative data, revealing themes related to nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in pain management. The findings highlight the lack of trust in patient and parent proxy reports of pain, limited family involvement in pain management, nurses' knowledge gaps, and barriers to pain assessment. The study emphasizes the need for enhancing nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices to improve pain management in pediatric patients. This report is part of the mixed-methods study conducted.
Innovation in Health for Society
Hemorrhoids are diseases affecting the rectum and anus caused by damage to the hemorrhoidal plexu... more Hemorrhoids are diseases affecting the rectum and anus caused by damage to the hemorrhoidal plexus or blood vessels around the rectum and anus. If hemorrhoids are large lumps, then one of the steps is hemorrhoid surgery. One of the effects of post hemorrhoidectomy is pain felt in post hemorrhoidectomy patients. This study aims to apply the application of sitz bath hydrotherapy to decrease pain intensity in post hemorrhoidectomy patients. The method used for this application is a case study. The length of pain felt was measured using the VAS and NRS pain scales. The results of this study indicate that the application of sitz bath hydrotherapy with the main ingredient of warm water at a temperature of 40-45OC can be applied to post hemorrhoidectomy patients who experience moderate to severe pain.
AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 2011
Recommendations suggest that older children and adolescents perinatally infected with HIV (PHIVþ)... more Recommendations suggest that older children and adolescents perinatally infected with HIV (PHIVþ) be informed of their HIV diagnosis; however, delayed disclosure is commonly reported. This study examined the prevalence and timing of HIV disclosure to PHIVþ adolescents and the associations between the timing of disclosure and psychological functioning and other behavioral outcomes. Recruitment took place at four medical centers in New York City between December 2003 and December 2008. This sample included data from 196 PHIVþ youth and their caregivers: 50% of youth were male, 58% African American, 42% Hispanic, with a mean age of 12.71 years. According to caregiver reports, 70% of the PHIVþ youth knew their HIV diagnosis. Youths who had been told were more likely to be older; youths with a Spanish-speaking Latino caregiver and whose caregivers had a grade school education were told at an older age. Youths who had been told their HIV status were significantly less anxious than those who had not been told; there were no other differences in psychological functioning. Youths who knew their status for longer reported higher intentions to self-disclose to potential sex partners. In multivariate analyses only demographic differences associated with timing of disclosure remained. In summary, PHIVþ youth who had been told their HIV status did not show an increase of psychological problems and were more likely to have intentions to self-disclose to sexual partners. Yet, almost one third was entering puberty without important information regarding their illness. Caregivers need support to address factors impeding HIV disclosure.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1089 Apc 2010 0161, Feb 1, 2011