Pakistan Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovation

Knowledge and Practice of Standard Infection Control Precautions among Staff Nurses at Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad

2024-11-15T20:47:13+00:00

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to assess the knowledge and practice of standard infection control precautions among staff nurses at Isra University Hospital in Hyderabad. Design/Methodology/Approach: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2024, 60 nurses were chosen for the study using non-probability convenience sampling. Data was collected using a standardized questionnaire, and IBM SPSS Statistics Version 23 was used for analysis. Results: According to the findings, 38.3% of participants were female and 61.7% were male. The majority of staff nurses have good knowledge of infection control precautions; 85% of them recognize the standard precautions for all patients. However, there were gaps in the practices, as only 68% of respondents acknowledged the need for isolation precautions, and fewer participants followed protocols like wearing gloves during patient assessments (55%) and blood collection (45%). Conclusion: The study showed that staff nurses had good knowledge and practice of basic standard infection control precautions, but observed moderate compliance with specific practices, especially contact and isolation precautions. The findings of this research suggest that targeted training is required to close compliance gaps, improve patient safety, and improve general measures to prevent infections.

Nurses' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Blood Transfusion Safety at Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad

2024-11-16T18:34:27+00:00

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of staff nurses regarding blood transfusion safety at Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad.

Design/Methodology/Approach: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2024 with 50 staff nurses from different hospital wards. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 23

Results: The results highlighted that female participants 94% were female and 6% were male. Hence, in both the areas of knowledge and practice, there were gaps: 88% of nurses had significant knowledge of blood transfusion protocols. 54% of participants identified that O-negative was a universal donor, while 40% provided the correct temperature for storing red blood cells. Further, 64% of them knew that cloudy blood bags should be sent back to the blood bank while only 52% of them understood that leaking blood bags should also be returned to the blood bank.

Conclusion: The study concluded that nurses' knowledge and practice of blood transfusion safety were average. Educational interventions were recommended to address gaps in understanding RBC storage, blood bags, and transfusion safety. Targeted training for patients could enhance their compliance with safety measures, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Analysis of Clinical Competencies in Vital Signs Monitoring Among BSN Students at Isra University, Hyderabad: Focusing on Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes

2024-11-16T19:18:00+00:00

Purpose: This study assessed the clinical competencies in vital signs monitoring among BSN students at Isra University, Hyderabad.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2024 at Isra School of Nursing, Isra University Hyderabad with 80 BSN students using non-probability convenience sampling. Data was collected through a validated questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics using IBM SPSS version 23.

Results: The majority of participants were females (87.5%) and 57.5% of them were aged 20 –25 years. Most respondents agreed on the importance of routine vital signs assessments, especially respiration rate and SpO2 as early indicators of respiratory issues. However, concerns about time constraints and the potential for neglecting proper monitoring were common.

Conclusion: The findings showed that the BSN students have good knowledge and positive attitude toward vital signs monitoring; however, the skills aspect indicates a poor performance in accurate assessment and interpretation of the vital signs. To close the gaps, improving hands-on training and raising the time students spend in clinical settings so that the levels of efficiency and patient care improve.

Knowledge and Practices Regarding Hepatitis B among Staff Nurses at Isra University Hospital Hyderabad: A Cross-Sectional Study

2024-12-02T08:22:09+00:00

This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices regarding Hepatitis B among staff nurses at Isra University Hospital Hyderabad. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among staff nurses at Isra University Hospital, using a structured questionnaire to assess their knowledge, and practices regarding Hepatitis B. The data collected was analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 23. The study utilized a non-probability convenience sampling technique to select participants, with a sample size of 50 staff nurses. Most participants (86%) were female, with 90% aged 20-30 years. Most nurses had heard of Hepatitis B (92%) and were aware of its liver impact (94%) and transmission routes (78%), though knowledge of its connection to liver cancer was lower (62%). While 84% recognized the availability of a vaccine, only 60% had received it. Practices related to Hepatitis B transmission were generally positive, but 60% believed the body could self-cure Hepatitis B. It was concluded that while nurses demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and practices regarding Hepatitis B, gaps in understanding and vaccine uptake were evident. Targeted educational programs and interventions are needed to address these gaps and improve vaccination rates among healthcare workers.

Outsourcing Human Resource Functions: Implications for the Performance of SMEs in Oyo State, Nigeria

2024-12-05T19:42:05+00:00

The study explores the impact of outsourcing human resource (HR) functions on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Oyo State, Nigeria. It specifically examines the level of adoption of HR outsourcing by SMEs and investigates the influence of recruitment and selection, training, and payroll outsourcing on SME performance. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 720 respondents, while a structured questionnaire was employed to collect the data. Data analysis was performed with the aid of simple percentage, mean, standard deviation and Path Analysis. The result reveals that a larger portion of respondents exhibit an average level of adoption of HR outsourcing, while nearly half report a low level of adoption. The evidence further reveals that a strong, statistically significant positive relationship between HR outsourcing functions (recruitment and selection, training, payroll) and SME performance. In conclusion, the data strongly support the idea that outsourcing recruitment and selection, training, and payroll functions can significantly improve SME performance. Therefore, SMEs should consider these outsourcing strategies to enhance their operational effectiveness, and stakeholders should support their adoption through targeted initiatives and policies such as workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns tailored to demonstrate how outsourcing can address common HR challenges faced by SMEs.