Training Needs Assessment for Nurses in Sennar State, Sudan: Cross Sectional Study (1)
Nada Mohamed Ali Alnair,
Elfatih Mohamed Malik,
Malaz Elbashir Ahmed,
Ibrahim Ismail Mohamed Abu
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
104-114
Received:
26 February 2019
Accepted:
12 April 2019
Published:
12 July 2019
Abstract: Continuous professional development for all health care providers including nurses is vital to be updated and able to provide quality services. All types of continuing professional development programs are often described as a cycle. This cycle is composed of interrelated components that are the steps of a systematic process, usually starting with identifying learning needs and ending with assessing learning and training evaluation. Training Needs Assessment (TNA) is a method to determine performance gaps, and what training is required to fill in these gaps. Appropriate use of TNA can prevent unnecessary spending on improper, inefficient, and/or ill-targeted training programs, and maintain more focus on the real needs. It also helps save time and resources. The following paper will address the issue of TNA and its accompanying paper will consider the issue of training evaluation in Sudan. The study overall objective was to assess training needs among nurses in Sennar and Singa hospital and to compare the results. Specific objectives were: to identify training needs from viewpoint of nurses, doctors and sisters as well as to develop need-based training module. It was descriptive cross sectional study. A total of 173 nurses, 15 sisters and 13 doctors participated in the need assessment survey. Survey results showed that most of nurses had not attended any in-service training. There were clear gaps in equipment using, task performance, communication and ethical issues. The most important training needs were infection control, communication, ethics, and nursing emergency. Infection control training manual was developed accordingly. There were real and conceptual training needs for nurses identified by nurses, sisters and doctors. All of these training gaps and needs should be considered in the development of future training modules for nurses in Sennar State. In the future, continuous professional development should be promoted through sound evidence-based planning, which means that TNA must be an activity that precedes the preparation and implementation of training programs. Delivering training with the career path so that each nurse has the training opportunity is also strongly recommended as well as fair distribution of training opportunities in the state.
Abstract: Continuous professional development for all health care providers including nurses is vital to be updated and able to provide quality services. All types of continuing professional development programs are often described as a cycle. This cycle is composed of interrelated components that are the steps of a systematic process, usually starting with ...
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Factors Associated with Maternal Health Service Utilization in Cote d’Ivoire: Analysis of the 2011 Ivorian Demographic and Health Survey
Kpebo Djoukou Olga Denise,
Koumi Mélèdje Marie-Dorothée,
Agbré Yacé Marie-Laurette,
Tano-Kamelan Akoua,
Essis Esme Marie Laure,
Yavo Williams,
Kouassi Dinard
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
115-122
Received:
5 March 2019
Accepted:
8 May 2019
Published:
8 August 2019
Abstract: Adequate and timely utilization of maternal health services, namely antenatal care and skilled birth attendants, represents a significant intervention for reducing maternal deaths. In Cote d'Ivoire, despite a very high maternal mortality ratio, these services are poorly used. Understanding the factors influencing such poor utilization is critical in designing effective strategies to address this problem. The objective of this study was to analyze factors associated with the use of ANC and Skilled Births Attendants in Cote d’Ivoire. Using data from the 2011 Ivorian Demographic and Health Survey, multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore determinants of ANC attendance and Skilled Births Attendants at delivery, among 15-49 years old women. Results showed that the coverage of at least 4 ANC and SBA at delivery were low, 43,4% and 59,1% respectively. Factors associated with the use of these services were women's and partner's education, household wealth index, media exposure, women's autonomy in health-related decision making and parity. Besides, utilization of at least 4 ANC was also positively associated with the presence of a skilled attendant at birth. These results imply that the determinants of maternal health service utilization are multi-sectoral and thus, need a multi-sectoral approach to tackle it. Policy makers, program managers, and researchers should also explore effective ways of increasing service utilization among less educated women, women from poor households, multipara, and those who are not achieving ANC.
Abstract: Adequate and timely utilization of maternal health services, namely antenatal care and skilled birth attendants, represents a significant intervention for reducing maternal deaths. In Cote d'Ivoire, despite a very high maternal mortality ratio, these services are poorly used. Understanding the factors influencing such poor utilization is critical i...
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Assessment of Quality of Pediatric Emergency Triage and Its Associated Factors in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia
Daniel Baza Gargamo,
Addishiwet Fantahun,
Temesgen Lera Abiso
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
123-133
Received:
1 June 2019
Accepted:
23 July 2019
Published:
29 August 2019
Abstract: Background: Most deaths of children in hospital frequently occur within the first 24 hours of admission. Immediate triage on arrival may prevent many of these deaths. Pediatric emergency triage assessment and treatment was introduced in 2014 in Ethiopia, however, there is no evidence which shows its quality and associated factors in the country. Objective:-This study aimed to assess the quality of pediatric emergency triage and its associated factors in selected hospitals of Wolaita zone 2017. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study design was used March to April 2017. A total of 178 health care workers (HCWs) were included in this study. The data was collected by using a self-administered questionnaire on the HCWs, and an observation checklist for hospitals assessment. We performed descriptive and multivariable logistic regression analyses; adjusted odds ratio and 95% CI were used to determine statistically significant associations. Results: This study indicated that 41.7% of HCWs did not correctly define triage, 81% did not know triage duration, 85.7% did not identify all triage categories and 64% did not categorize child with urgent signs. Conclusion: The overall quality of pediatric emergency triage service was poor.
Abstract: Background: Most deaths of children in hospital frequently occur within the first 24 hours of admission. Immediate triage on arrival may prevent many of these deaths. Pediatric emergency triage assessment and treatment was introduced in 2014 in Ethiopia, however, there is no evidence which shows its quality and associated factors in the country. Ob...
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