Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Physicians Exercising in Pediatric Departments on Autism: Case of Cocody, Treichville and Angre University Hospitals in Abidjan-Ivory Coast

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aka Rita Ahou ◽  
Traore Brahim Samuel ◽  
Ahounou Etobo Innocent ◽  
Ipou Yves Stephane ◽  
Yeo-Tenena Yessonguilana Jean-Marie
Keyword(s):  
Ivory Coast ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Use of Physical Restraints in Critical Care Units: Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-47
Author(s):  
Öznur Gürlek Kısacık ◽  
Münevver Sönmez ◽  
Tuğba Coşğun
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Physical Restraints ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Background Various factors affect the use of physical restraints in the intensive care unit, with nurses’ knowledge and attitudes being the strongest determinants. Objective To determine Turkish intensive care unit nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding physical restraints and factors influencing them. Methods This cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted in the intensive care units of state and university hospitals. A total of 191 nurses provided information on their sociodemographic and professional characteristics and completed a questionnaire on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding physical restraints. Results Statistically significant differences were found between average knowledge scores according to type of intensive care unit, weekly working hours, work shift, and frequency of using physical restraints, with the highest scores found in nurses who worked in the surgical unit, worked 40 hours a week, worked only during the day, and used physical restraints every day. Significant differences were found between average attitude scores according to type of intensive care unit, with the highest scores found in nurses who worked in the cardiology unit. Significant differences were found between average practice scores according to level of education and use of physical restraints without a physician’s order, with the highest scores found in nurses with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and those who did not use physical restraints without a physician’s order. Conclusions This study revealed inadequate knowledge about physical restraints and some unsafe practices among participants. Evidence-based guidelines and laws regarding physical restraints are needed, as well as regular training programs for involved personnel.

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of undergraduate students concerning Regenerative Endodontics

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ligia B. da Silva ◽  
Mariana Gabriel ◽  
Márcia M. Marques ◽  
Fernanda C. Carrer ◽  
Flávia Gonçalves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Regenerative Endodontics ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices
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