The aim of study was to evaluate the effect of the memory training program on nursing teaching staff's performance at the Faculty of Nursing. Design: A quasiexperimental design was used in this study. Methods: Pre-post assessment of outcome was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted in the Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt. Sample: 45 nursing teaching staff who worked in the previous mentioned setting were included in this program. The intervention program consisted of theoretical and practical parts about memory and performance implemented through 14 sessions, and lasted for two months. Tools included sections for Socio-demographic data sheet, Memory assessment clinics-self rating scale and Performance scale. Results: of the present study showed that the memory training program has a significant effect on performance .There was an improvement of memory after the memory training program between pre and post-test. Conclusion: It was concluded that the training program achieved its objectives in enhancing the nursing teaching staff's memory and that this training program has a significant effect on performance. Recommendation, It was recommended that conducting an annual course for all nursing teaching staff to enhance the memory in the form of conferences, seminars and workshops.
Background: Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. Older patients with cancer are mostly cared for by a family member, who may not be prepared for the challenges of caregiving; this can resulted in negative effects on caregivers' psychological status. Aim of study: Was to identify the effect of burden on psychological status of caregivers for elderly cancer patients. Setting: The study was conducted at the Clinical Oncology department in Sednawy hospital at Al-Salam Sector, Zagazig University Hospitals in Sharkia Governorate. Design: A descriptive research design was used in this study. Sample: A purposive sample composed of 100 elderly patients and their family caregivers. Tools: Two types of tools were used for data collection, one covered the patients' demographic, medical history, and Daily Living Activities Scale and another tool covered caregivers' demographic, medical history, Zarit Burden Interview, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Results: Great majority of family caregivers suffered mild to moderate levels of burden, anxiety, and depression (95%, 61%, and 75%) respectively, caregivers' anxiety and caregivers' burden scores are significantly and positively correlated. Conclusion: Majority of the caregivers suffer caregiving burden, and many from severe anxiety and depression. Caregivers' burden, anxiety, and depression are significantly influenced by both patients as well as caregivers' characteristics. Recommendations: Educational program for caregivers about how to manage symptoms and locate resources that may decrease the caregiving burden.
Background:The coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic negatively affected people's way of life regardless of age, sex, or ethnicity. This infectious disease is particularly lethal among the elderly, with even higher fatality rates among this age group. Aim of the study: Assess knowledge and quality of life of rural older adults during COVID-19 pandemic. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A descriptive design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in a rural area Shobera el nakhla selected randomly from Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: Purposive sample composed of 300 older adults aged ≥60 years. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used to collect the study data. Tool I: A structured interview sheet. Tool II: knowledge of the studied older adults about Covid-19. Tool III: WHO Quality of life instrument short form (THE WHOQOL-BREF). Results: among the studied older adults, 68.7% had inadequate knowledge and 51.3% had poor quality of life. Statistically significant relations were found between quality of life and illiteracy, insufficient monthly income, and unmarried status. Conclusion: two-third of older adults had inadequate knowledge and more than half of studied older adults had poor quality of life during covid-19 pandemic. Recommendation: Healthcare Providers should be aware that older individuals were particularly vulnerable to the effects of covid-19 on quality of life and explore strategies to minimize their suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background:Dental disease is one of the major prevalent preventable public health challenges that resulted in a significant burden on older adults. Aim toAssess oral health, oral health knowledge and oral self-care practicesamong Rural Elderly. Design: Cross-Sectional design was used. Setting: The present study was done at El-Awasja Village, Hehia district, Sharkia Governorate. The study sample included 190 older adults selected by multistage cluster sampling technique. Three tools of data collection: I) A structured interview questionnaire. II) Oral Health Assessment Tool for Non-Dental Professionals. III) Oral Health Knowledge and Oral Self-Care Practices Structured Interview questionnaire. Results: The ages of the studied elderly ranged between 60 and 90 years with an average of 72.64 ± 1.90 years, 63.2% of the studied elderly had poor oral healthwhile, 36.2% of them had good oral health. 76.3% of the elderly had inadequate oral healthknowledge and 69.5% of them had poor oral self-care practice.Also, the study revealed highly significant negative correlations between total oral health status of the studied elderly and their oral health knowledge and their oral self-care practice. Conclusions: More than two thirds of the studied elderly had poor oral health status, majority of them had inadequate oral health knowledge, and poor oral self-care practice.Age, educational level, living condition, total knowledge about oral health, total oral self-care practice were statistically significant predictors of elderly's total oral health status. Recommendation: Developing and implementing appropriate and effective oral health care programs oriented to rural elderly to improve their oral health knowledge, oral self-care practices, and oral health status.
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