Papers by mohamed elsehrawy
Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Background: Operation rooms are one of the most hazardous environments in terms of possible human... more Background: Operation rooms are one of the most hazardous environments in terms of possible human-related health hazards , identifying the contributing factors is a necessity to reduce the errors and improve the quality of health care.. Aim: this study aims to explore the nursing errors in operating room as perceived by nurses under study, investigate the factors affecting them and suggest Preventive guidelines regarding their prevention. Study design: cross-sectional descriptive research design was utilized in this study to fulfill the aim of the study and answer the research question. Subject: convenient sample include all available (96) nurses who works at operating rooms in the three previously mentioned hospitals and agree to participate voluntarily in the study. Setting: The study was conducted at operating theatre at the three hospitals from 3 geographical governorates including; Mansoura university hospitals, Port Said Health insurance hospitals and Ain shams university hospital. Data collection tools: Semi-structured nurses' interview questionnaire to investigate the nursing errors in operating room and explore factors affecting its occurrence as perceived by nurses under study. It consists of three parts including; assessment of demographic and general characteristics of the nurses under study, assessment of nursing errors in operating room as perceived by nurses under study and assessment of the factors affecting occurrence of nursing errors in operating room as perceived by nurses under study. Results: it was found that 72.9%, 67.7 % and 62.5% of the studied nurses agree that lack of appropriate equipment, poor aseptic technique in skin preparation/handling/ draping and inadequate documentation process respectively were common nursing errors in OR setting. The results showed that the most common reported human factors which were arranged in descending order as communication system-related factors (77.3%) and training/ supervision related factors (58.46%). Regarding environmental domain, it was found that the most common reported factors as perceived by studied nurses were material and equipment resources / maintenance (79.33%). Recommendations: All operating room nurses should participate in training programs to increase their knowledge and practice, as well as to reinforce positive attitudes towards patient safety and error minimization.
International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research
Adverse incidents are a global issue and constitute the leading cause of death, although many are... more Adverse incidents are a global issue and constitute the leading cause of death, although many are preventable. Patient safety is a significant challenge faced by healthcare professionals in hospitals. It is an essential element of high-quality care, which can negatively cause a deficiency in reporting clinical incidents. Healthcare professionals report only 1-3% of clinical incidents. Aim: This study investigated healthcare providers' awareness of occurrence variance reports and their magnitude at accredited versus non-accredited hospitals. Material and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. Three hundred seventy-three healthcare providers participated in the study (232 staff nurses, 96 physicians, and 45 pharmacists). They were recruited using a convenience sample from two universal health insurance hospitals in Port-Said, Egypt. Data collection tools: The Occurrence Variance Report (OVR) awareness questionnaire and OVR (paper-based forms) were used to report incidents in the two hospitals, with 522 from the accredited hospital and 258 from the non-accredited hospital. Results: It pointed out that healthcare providers in the accredited hospital had the highest awareness mean score of occurrence variance report (224.53) compared to non-accredited hospitals (153.47). Also, the accredited hospital had a higher frequency of all occurrence variance report classifications than a non-accredited hospital, with near misses being the most common (170) than other types, followed by sentinel events (148), major events (109), and occurrences (95). Conclusion: The total score of awareness dimensions and the total score of OVR frequency reported by all healthcare providers in the two hospitals had a moderately significant relationship (r = 0.283 at p = 0.045*). Recommendations: Implement policies that organize safe cultural behaviors, such as writing occurrence variance reports and holding frequent training sessions on the importance of incident reporting. Furthermore, more research is suggested to identify factors and barriers influencing the OVR system.
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Apr 30, 2022
Poor oral health can have a profound effect on the quality of life. Pain, tooth abscess endurance... more Poor oral health can have a profound effect on the quality of life. Pain, tooth abscess endurance, eating and chewing difficulty, embarrassment over the form of teeth or missing, discolored, or broken teeth can all have a negative impact on people's everyday life and well-being. In the current study majority of respondents practised appropriate oral hygiene habits such as brushing twice a day using a toothbrush and toothpaste for 2 to 3 minutes. Almost 88 percent were aware of the unhealthy gingival condition and the effects of plaque formation. Approximately 53.14 percent were aware of gum illnesses, and 50.14 percent believed that gum diseases might be avoided if proper oral hygiene practices were followed. Nearly half of the youngsters (52.1 percent) said they would only go to the dentist if they were in pain, despite the fact that the majority (79.4 percent) said regular dental checkups were vital. Fear was stated as the primary reason for not attending the dentist (67.28 percent). The study concluded that the most frequent oral hygiene device used for cleaning teeth is a toothbrush with toothpaste; it was discovered that a larger proportion of students cleansed their teeth in the morning. The primary reason for seeing a dentist was for dental discomfort. Further studies related to knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of the students about oral health can be encouraged.
International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research
International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research
Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2015
Herbs are extensively consumed in the United Arab Emirates for their flavoring and medicinal prop... more Herbs are extensively consumed in the United Arab Emirates for their flavoring and medicinal properties. This study aimed at determining the concentration of heavy metals in selected traditional herbs consumed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A total of 81 samples of seven herbs, parsley (Petroselinum crispum), basil (Ocimum basilicum), sage (Salvia officinalis), oregano (Origanum vulgare), mint (Mentha spicata), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), were purchased from the local market in Dubai and analyzed for their cadmium, lead, copper, iron, and zinc contents. Microwave-assisted digestion was applied for the dissolution of the samples and heavy metals concentration was determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). Metals were found to be present in varied concentrations in the herb samples. The concentration ranges were found as follows: less than 0.1ā1.11āmgĀ·kgā1for cadmium, less than 1.0ā23.52āmgĀ·kgā1for lead, 1.44ā156.24āmgĀ·kgā1for copper...
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the universal health insurance proje... more Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the universal health insurance project regarding the quality of health care with antenatal care services. Materials and methods: A descriptive comparative study carried out at ten Primary Health Care (PCH) centers affiliated to Port-said and Damietta governorates. Multi-stage sampling probability technique used for selecting these centers, simple random sample of 460 women chosen. Data was collected through two tools; women's satisfaction questionnaire, and Support Tool for Improving Quality of Antenatal Care. Results: the study results revealed that 69.1% of women were unsatisfied with the antenatal care services and available resources provided by the traditional insurance. On the other hand, 79.1% of women receiving universal health insurance were satisfied with the services provided. Conclusion: level of satisfaction was higher among women using universal health insurance regarding the recent health care services, ...
Mansoura Nursing Journal (Print), 2015
Background: The initiative of developing safety to assure patients' safe from harm have become ce... more Background: The initiative of developing safety to assure patients' safe from harm have become central concerns in quality improvement in the healthcare system. Developing and maintaining safety is a principal aspiration of the current patient safety movement, and sustaining a strong safety culture is seen as imperative to the delivery of safe, high quality and cost-effective patient care. Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to assess the nurse's awareness regarding patient safety culture at Mansoura University Hospital. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive comparative design was utilized to attain the aim of the present study. The study sample composed of 102 staff nurse. Data was collected by using the hospital survey of patient safety culture (HSPSC) questionnaire (Aboshaiqah, 2010). Results: more than half of the nurses under study have unawareness of the patient safety culture. There were no statistically significant differences between the awareness of nurses working in medical units and nurses working in surgical units regarding to patient safety culture in all sub dimensions. The majority of the nurses under study did not report the safety events "errors" in their work areas. Number of events written in the last 6 months was very low. Recommendation: It is recommended that Policy makers and leaders should develop acceptable standards for patient safety system. This can be achieved through initiated and supported an effective safety culture assessment among all working nurses, Staff development programs are needed for all nurses to understand the values, beliefs, and norms about what is important in an organization and what attitudes and behaviors related to patient safety are expected and appropriate for achieving a culture of safety.
Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2021
Gallium oxide (Ga 2 O 3) is a promising semiconductor for high power devices and solar blind ultr... more Gallium oxide (Ga 2 O 3) is a promising semiconductor for high power devices and solar blind ultraviolet photodetectors due to its large bandgap, a high breakdown field, and high thermal stability. Recently, a considerable achievement has been obtained for the growth of high-quality Ī²-Ga 2 O 3 and high performance Ī²-Ga 2 O 3 based devices. However, rapid advance in device performance can be limited by the critical issues of metal contacts to Ī²-Ga 2 O 3 such as barrier height, leakage current, ohmic contact, and surface, interfacial and deep states. This article aims to provide a review on the recent studies in the control and understanding of metal contacts to Ī²-Ga 2 O 3 , particularly in terms of the barrier formation. This review suggests that understanding the current transport mechanisms of metal contacts to Ī²-Ga 2 O 3 more thoroughly is necessary to enhance the performance, stability and reliability of Ī²-Ga 2 O 3 based devices.
The initiative of developing safety to assure patients safe from any harm has become an important... more The initiative of developing safety to assure patients safe from any harm has become an important issue in quality improvement of healthcare system. The improper management of medical waste causes serious environmental problems in terms of air, water and land pollution. The nature of pollutants classified as biological, chemical and radioactive. Which arise from the mere generation of medical waste and from the process of handling, treatment and disposal? To reduce these hazards the managers in health care settings must build an environment that support patient safety and encourage the health care providers to be aware how to deal with errors and prevent it.
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2021
Background: Globalization motivates organizations to provide a rapid response to the needs and op... more Background: Globalization motivates organizations to provide a rapid response to the needs and opportunities of globalizing markets. So, many hospitals are changing their procedures to an integrated marketing manner which requires patient satisfaction. Also, many hospitals embrace the concept of total quality management which links organizational visions, missions, operating principles and quality values with satisfaction of patient needs as the first priority for the hospital.So,the aim of this study is to examine the effect of marketing trainingprogram on total quality management practice. Subjects and Methods:A quasi-experimentaldesign was utilized. The subjects was included all nurse managers working in Main Mansoura University Hospital. Data was collected by using three tools: Marketing Knowledge questionnaire, The practice of marketing in newly and developing countries questionnaire andTotal Quality Management Practice Survey. Results:There were a statistically significant imp...
Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2021
International Journal of Biomedicine
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) faced numerous job-related hazards during the COVID-19 pand... more Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) faced numerous job-related hazards during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, such as job-related stress and burnout, which are considered to be the paramount burdens. The aim of the present study was to assess the extent of burnout and stress among HCWs during COVID-19 in primary healthcare centers. Methods and Results: This cross-sectional study was conducted at five primary healthcare centers in Port Said governorate (Egypt). The study sample consisted of 250 HCWs (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, paramedical personnel, and administrative staff). Measurement tools included Maslach Burnout Inventory (MDI) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Regarding degree of burnout, the current study results concluded that, two-thirds of HCWs had high occupational exhaustion, around three-quarters had high depersonalization, and the majority of them had low PA assessment. Regarding stress levels, almost half of HCWs had high stress, and more than one-third had mo...
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