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Scientific Program Day 1

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  • Evidence-based practice

Session Introduction

Keiko Hattori

Nihon Institute of Medical Science, Japan

Title: Patient characteristics in home nursing practice
Biography:

Keiko Hattori is an associate professor in the Nursing Practice at Nihon Institute of Medical Science, Japan

Abstract:

To clarify the characteristics of home care patients visited by nursing students during a two-week home nursing practice. Method: Statistical analysis of the home care patients visited by nursing students during home nursing practice. Results: The most common disease was the cardiovascular system at 22%. By gender, 45% were male and 54% were female, and there were many female recuperators. By age group, 33% were in their 80s, followed by 29% in their 70s and 11% in their 90s. Among the primary caregivers, spouse was the most common at 37%, followed by children at 26% and living alone at 11%. The insurance for using home-visit nurses was 54% for long-term care insurance and 44% for medical insurance. Conclusion: It became clear that the students accompanied the recuperators from infants in their 0s to 9s to the elderly aged 100 and over. It can be said that the characteristics of the recuperators visited by the students are a reduction of the current situation of home recuperators in Japan

Caroline Bilen

The Compass Health Consultancy, UAE

Title: Infection prevention measures during COVID-19 in healthcare settings
Biography:

Caroline Bilen is a accomplished and recognized leader, consultant and trainer in the healthcare and accreditation industry. She has a medical background with more than 25 years extensive experience in outpatient and in-patient care management and certified trainer for Infection Control, patient safety program and JCI program “Safety in Surgical Services". Her latest assignment was as Scientific Affairs and Education Manager for 3M medical solution in CEE & MEA regions.

Abstract:

Health care-associated infections (HCAI) are the most frequent adverse event in health-care delivery worldwide. Up to 16% of HCAI are Surgical Site infections (SSI).   Managing the risk of Surgical Site infection is complex. Many patients are affected by SSI each year, leading to significant mortality, morbidity and financial losses for health systems.
 
There are multiple sources of contamination and other variables that can increase the risk of SSI. Some of these variables can be controlled, and some of these variables are outside the control of the health care team.
 
Nowadays, implementing standard of care and best practices in surgical procedures become  part of patient safety strategies globally .It includes guidelines, protocols, Bundle of care and clinical evidence that can help to reduce risk of SSI. There is no doubt, that by standardizing the process of care, we enhance patient safety, outcomes and satisfactions as well as team work collaborations and communications.

Tracy Roake

Danat Al Emarat Hospital, UAE

Title: A study to determine the importance of regular protected break for Registered Nurses and Midwives
Biography:

Dr Tracy Roake is an advanced midwife and general nurse.  She is currently the Head of Education and Student Affairs at Danat Al Emarat Hospital, Abu Dhabi.  Dr Tracy has been awarded a DBA, MBA, M.Sc. Healthcare management degree, and has a Master of Applied business research; she is a qualified hypnobirthing instructor and has a diploma in Aromatherapy, Herbalist, Reflexology and Naturopathy.  She is a BLS, NRP and PROMPT instructor. She has a great passion for midwifery and pioneered all the first private hospital water births in KZN, South Africa.  She is also a facility member or the PROMPT foundation in the United Kingdom.

Abstract:

Many hospital policies around the world stipulate that Nurses/Midwives who are scheduled for 12-hour shifts should get a minimum of two to three 15-minute breaks and one uninterrupted meal period. But the reality of patient demands and short-staffed units means they are lucky to get five minutes to themselves. Nurses/Midwives tend to put their patients’ needs first before they sit down, go to the bathroom, or grab a bite to eat. 
Objectives:
Explore the opinion of Nurses/Midwives in regards to Regular Protected Breaks (RPB)
Discuss whether regular protected breaks improve performance levels
Determine whether regular protected breaks impact staff happiness
 
Research Questions:
Do Nurses/Midwives regard regular protected breaks as important?
Do regular protected breaks impact performance levels?
Do regular protected breaks impact staff happiness?
 
Hypothesis:
Null Hypothesis (H0) - Regular protected breaks are not important to Nurses/Midwives
Alternative Hypothesis (H1) - Regular protected breaks are important to Nurses
Null Hypothesis (H0) - Regular protected breaks do not improve performance levels
Alternative Hypothesis (H1) - Regular protected breaks do improve performance levels
Null Hypothesis (H0) - Regular protected breaks do not impact staff happiness
Alternative Hypothesis (H1) - Regular protected breaks does impact staff happiness
Study Design:
Evaluation cross sectional design observational study utilizing a mixed method approach
Background:  
Registered Nurses/Midwives are the largest group of health care providers globally. In order to provide 24-hour care, Nurses/Midwives often work long hours and consecutive shifts, without adequate meal or rest breaks. Studies have reported serious declines in functioning related to provider fatigue can lead to safety issues for patients and Nurses/Midwives alike (Witkoski, 2010).  Currently Danat Al Emarat Hospital offers regular breaks but they are not protected. This study will analyse these important research questions to see if regular protected breaks would make a difference in outcomes. It will also come up with some suggestions and recommendation for which the study unfolds.
Conclusion, Recommendations and Interventions:                                                                                                 Happiness is an important part of nursing mental health, as this reflects in the Nurse’s attitude and the work performance.  The nursing leadership team could consider to look at the results of this study and work toward a solution on how to provide a system that all Nurses get their RPB.  
This study has drawn attention to some favorable suggestions on how to improve staff happiness and to improve patient safety.  Mental health epidemiology is a very big important factor in public health and a lot of work related issues and challenges such as exhaustion and wellbeing is affected. This study hopes to illuminate the points of taking good care of Nurses and providing them the rest they require in order to function at peak performance.
 

Alirio Martinho Belchior

Clinic Manager of Diaverum, UK

Title: Reviewing scientific articles: a “not-so-easy” task”
Biography:

Alirio Martinho Belchior has Degree and Diploma in Nursing, had a post Graduate in Continued Care, a certificate in Practice Assessor and supervisor course, Degree in Advancing Renal Course Practice and Ph.D. in applied research in Preventive medicine, Public Health and Surgery from University of Santiago de Compostela. He also attended various seminar, conferences, training in Integrated quality management system and improvement of patient care and safety. He is presently working as the Clinic Manager of Diaverum UK ltd. Clacton Dialysis Unit and registered under the Care Quality Commission. He is the UK Brand Ambassador for EDTNA/ERCA, BRS council member and ANNUK member. He is also the current President and CEO of the World Nurse Association. Alirio does research in nursing science and nephrology. He is also a verified reviewer of the article being published in the Journal of Kidney Care. He has more than 14 years of experience in the field of Nursing. Alirio has held post as Clinic Manager of Fresenius Medical Care in UK and spend over a year doing education and training through Southeast Asia about dialysis, with a commitment to mentoring and encouraging junior members of staff and other allied professionals.He was the Chairman of the Board of a Humanitarian Association of Paramedics and Firefighters back in Portugal for more than 5 years.

Abstract:

As a reviewer of nursing scientific articles, I face on a day to day challenges with it. The work involving reviewing a single article is more than a lot to start with. The assurance that the submitted article is not a plagiarism and is relevant for the field, brings a huge amount of research and reading to do. Also, making sure that authors correct uses the references, and that there are no more accurate references is a huge task for a reviewer. A step by step guide for reviewers is important to make sure that scientific knowledge is produced and relevant for the field of study.

Zehra AYDIN

Hitit University, Turkey

Title: Emotional Relaxation for Children in the Pre-Operative Period: Therapeutic Methods
Biography:

Zehra Aydin is doctor (PhD) in the Department of Surgical Diseases Nursing. She has been working in Department of Surgical Diseases Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hitit University, Corum, Turkey since 2013.
 

Abstract:

The concept of evidence-based practices in nursing has gained importance lately. Providing care, applying nursing intervention and raising the quality of life standards of patients in preoperative, perioperative or postoperative period etc. shows the need for evidence-based practices. This need is increasing especially in planning nursing interventions to be applied to children.
Hospitalization or surgery causes development of negative emotions for children. Anxiety and stress levels of children increase when they are unaware of what is happening around them. Being away from the environment in which they live, meeting with strangers, making attempts about his treatment, and appearance and sounds of medical devices cause negative emotions in children. Moreover, the child may show posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and aggressive behaviors after discharge.  To prevent negative emotions the child may experience, it is important nurses be aware of the situation that the child is in. It is hence recommended nurses use various therapeutic methods to make positive contribution to children's emotional world. These methods are art therapy, listening to music, using media, and explaining the initiatives through books, posters or games, which creates a free environment for child. In addition, they are techniques that minimize the traumatic findings caused by the disease or the surgical process, give us the opportunity to learn the feelings and thoughts and that allow children to adapt to the hospital environment. Through therapeutic methods, children can express their feelings freely, learn how to cope with different situations, and find the opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills.
 

Zehra AYDIN

Hitit University, Corum, Turkey

Title: Evidence-Based Practices in Hospitals: An Evaluation for Surgical Units
Biography:

Zehra Aydin is doctor (PhD) in the Department of Surgical Diseases Nursing. She has been working in Department of Surgical Diseases Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hitit University, Corum, Turkey since 2013.

Abstract:

Individuals are born with certain basic rights, of which one is the right to health. Despite advances in science and technology, today the desired level of healthcare services cannot be provided.  Recent researches show that evidence-based practices should be prioritized and actively used in hospitals in order to provide a qualified health service. As in every unit, the importance of evidence-based applications is increasing day by day in surgical units, as well. It was emphasized that the members of the surgical teams such as nurses as well as doctors, technicians, etc. should also be in cooperation in order to be able to use evidence-based applications effectively, especially in surgical units and to achieve the desired goals. In the literature, although their attitudes towards evidence-based practices are positive in surgical units, it is seen that their level of using evidence in care is insufficient, which emerges as an indication that beliefs about evidence-based practices are high, but there are disruptions in their implementation. Systemic problems, healthcare members' lack of knowledge or insufficient care  are considered as the causes of malfunctions.
As a result, evidence-based practices should be a part of service delivery in order to increase the quality and standard of care provided in surgical units, standardize care, minimize complications, accelerate recovery, to reduce hospital stay and healthcare delivery costs and increase patient safety and satisfaction. It is possible to achieve these goals by making arrangements for the system, eliminating the lack of knowledge of the healthcare professionals and ensuring cooperation with team members.