Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management最新文献

{"title":"Safeguarding Patient Information as an Issue Faced by Nurses: A policy brief","authors":"Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi, Narges Norouzkhani, A. Manookian, M. Cheraghi, Mohsen Mohammadi, Zohreh Izadidastenaei, A. Goudarzian","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i2.3013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i2.3013","url":null,"abstract":"In an era of advancing technology, nurses find themselves at the forefront of protecting patient information. Safeguarding patient information is a critical concern in healthcare settings due to the potential adverse effects that can result from breaches or mishandling of this data. This invasion of privacy can have profound emotional, social, and financial repercussions for patients. In this article, possible and effective approaches were provided under Evolving cybersecurity threats, balancing access and privacy, human error and insider threats, education and training, interoperability and data sharing headings. Patient information security is a complex and ever-evolving challenge for nursing professionals. Nurses must remain vigilant, well-informed, and proactive in implementing cybersecurity best practices.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"4 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141814084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Impact to Clinical and Nursing Practice: A systematic literature review","authors":"H. Amir, T. S. Hariyati, Enie Novieastari","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i2.2451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i2.2451","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction and aims: Professionalism is an obligation for nurses in carrying out nursing care in hospitals and this is obtained from continuing professional development (CPD). The aim of this research is to review the benefits of CPD in nursing practice.\u0000Material and methods: This paper is a literature review using several databases, namely Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct. Articles were searched with the keywords /MeSh “[Continuing Professional Development]” OR “[CPD] AND “[Nursing]”AND [Professional].\u0000Result: Based on the search results, 9 articles were found with mixed methods n=2, qualitative n= 2 and quantitative n=5.\u0000Conclusion: CPD impacts nurses' knowledge, skills, job retention, patient safety and quality of care.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"109 26","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141812502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities Managers’ and Nurses’ Experiences In Implementing Telehealth and Social Connection During COVID-19","authors":"Annie Banbury, Monica Taylor, Natasha Reid, Anthony Smith, David Paterson, Leonard Gray","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2567","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Residential aged care facility (RACF) residents are highly vulnerable to severe infection and death from COVID-19. During the pandemic, telehealth (telephone and video) provided a mechanism to deliver for health care and social support. We examined logistical factors associated with telehealth, reasons for its use and barriers associated with the choice of telehealth.\u0000Methods: A mixed method exploratory study. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analysed using a hybrid framework approach; deductive analysis followed by inductive analysis for sub-themes. \u0000Results: Participants (n=19) reported an increase in telehealth use during COVID-19. Organisations bought new equipment, predominately tablets; half had internet connectivity difficulties; nurses used personal devices to overcome connectivity issues or inadequate devices and 74% used three or more platforms/software. Few residents had personal digital devices or could connect with family and friends alone.\u0000Five key sub-themes emerged from qualitative data. 1. Needing and persisting with telehealth. RACFs had limited video telehealth use before COVID-19. 2. Being dependent on health providers offering telehealth services. Telehealth was used for a broad range of services. However, many health providers did not offer telehealth consultations. 3 Residents living with dementia. Telehealth was suitable for residents with dementia, depending on the disease stage and clinical need. 4. Challenges with implementing telehealth consultations. Most challenges pertained to workflows. 5. Suitability of videoconferencing for social connection. Staff supported residents with video calls which were highly valued.\u0000Conclusion: To capitalise on and sustain telehealth activity in RACFs, further guidance and support to overcome operational barriers are required.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"64 34","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141110650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Leadership Style on Employee Performance And Job Satisfaction Among Jordanian Physiotherapists","authors":"Hashem Nader Aljaddouih, Mohammed Yousef Alkhraishi","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2715","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2715","url":null,"abstract":"Leadership philosophies are essential organizational practices, especially when it comes to promoting and enhancing worker collaboration and job satisfaction. This study aims to ascertain and explore the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance among Jordanian physiotherapists and transformational leadership. Additionally, looks at whether job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behaviours operate as a mediator in the link between transformational leadership and worker performance. This study's design involves a quantitative correlation analysis conducted on a conveniently chosen sample of Jordanian physiotherapists from different healthcare facilities to examine the relationship between their performance level and leadership practices, specifically transformational leadership style, as well as any potential mediating role that organizational citizenship behaviours and job satisfaction may have on that relationship. Additionally, an online questionnaire for 123 physiotherapists in a different facility is used to study the proposed relation connecting transformational leadership style and therapist satisfaction level.\u0000Data were acquired about performance, job satisfaction, and organizational citizenship behaviours of therapists as well as their opinions of the leadership styles exhibited by the facility leaders. Organizational citizenship behaviours (OCB) and job satisfaction (JS) fully mediated the relationship between transformational leadership and physiotherapy performance; as a result, the impact of transformational leadership style (TLS) on performance was indirect since the direct influence wasn’t statistically significant. Additionally, TLS has a positive and substantial impact on job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behaviours by regression analysis; likewise, OCB and JS have a positive significant effect on performance (p-value <.001). Transformational leadership and performance among Jordanian physiotherapists are not significant directly but are significant indirectly by the mediator (OCB and JS). Because it impacts worker job satisfaction, the standard of healthcare services provided, and the patient experience in this organization, it encourages the development of transformational leadership abilities in healthcare facilities and ongoing training for leaders in this area.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"99 38","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141122568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Firefighting Water Tanker Commuting Accident: Case report on why it happened and how to manage","authors":"Rosnah Ismail, Norfaqihah Mohtar, Nor Hisham Mohammad, Jamri Masran, Mohammad Paisal Adam, Rizal Abdul Manaf","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2441","url":null,"abstract":"Road traffic accidents represent a significant global public health concern, and Malaysia is no exception. Within the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (FRDM), similar issues have had detrimental impacts on health, financial loss, and service disruptions from 2016 to 2021.\u0000These challenges were highlighted by a recent accident involving a water tanker during a road test, described in this study according to qualitative data from the FRDM accident investigation report. The investigation revealed that human factor, as the active failure, was the primary cause of the accident. Response errors stem from a cascade of latent conditions initiated by inadequate resource management (i.e. provision of training and budget allocation).\u0000To address these challenges, the FRDM should adopt a comprehensive approach to address both latent conditions and active failures. This comprehensive approach ensures that both immediate concerns and root causes are addressed, leading to sustained improvements in safety and operational performance.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"31 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141119053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Growing Employment And Managers In Australian Health Services: 2006-2021","authors":"Jo M Martins, G. Isouard","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.3343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.3343","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: This research is a continuation of the authors past contributions on this important subject, that has included the first comprehensive analysis of the composition and characteristics of health service managers in Australia, in terms of their service, qualifications and other important attributes.\u0000Objectives: This article contains an analysis of the number and characteristics of health service managers in relation to health services provided in Australia in 2006 compared with that of 2021.\u0000Design: Design of the analyses follows specifications set by the authors for tabulations prepared by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) from the censuses of population conducted by ABS in 2006 and 2021. The analysis of health service managers in terms of growth in numbers and change in their characteristics will be reviewed.\u0000Findings: A substantial increase was found in the number of health service managers in relation to the population and people employed. Also, there have been considerable changes in the characteristics and qualifications of health service managers during the 15-year period. The study also reported on the nature of the changes in hospitals and medical and other health services, and the surge in the number of managers in medical and other services, that in 2021 outnumbered those in hospitals.\u0000Implications: The findings are relevant to policy development aimed at improving the health status of the population. There were implications as well to the planning of health services, training of their labour force and related educational resources. An agenda is also put forward for additional research in view of its findings.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"7 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141123768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"My Voice, My Choice: A systematic review of the literature relating to consumer-directed care in Australia","authors":"Jennifer Kosiol, R. Olley, Sheree Lloyd, Linda Fraser, Helen Cooper, Daniel Waid","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.3265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.3265","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives and importance of study: The objective of this systematic review of the literature was to examine the evidence relating to consumer-directed care (CDC) in the aged care environment. CDC entails providing individuals with the option of choice and flexibility in their care, to empower aged care recipients with autonomous decisions over their healthcare choices. Additionally, the researchers found evidence relating to the vulnerability of users of aged care services and the lack of understanding towards a true consumer-oriented approach which was highlighted during the Royal Commission into Aged Care Safety and Quality.\u0000Study type and method: The research team used the PRISMA Method to review the available literature systematically. This qualitative review of the literature on consumer choice in the aged and social care sectors assessed sixteen high-quality research papers and identified themes that emerged to promote authentic consumer voice in aged care services. These articles provided insight into what aged care providers require to increase transparency and facilitate effective, meaningful consumer choice.\u0000Results: Six themes emerged from the literature reviewed: Informed Choice, See Me Hear Me, Funding My Choices, My Choice My Way, Policy, and Know Me, Include Me. The authors found significant challenges to authentic consumer voice in terms of reliable information, complex, inflexible service provision, and a trusted and skilled carer workforce.\u0000Conclusion: Authentic consumer choice requires collaboratively designed care plans with consumers, integrating their care-related preferences and values. Providers who have embraced CDC principles, and innovative practices have enhanced person-centred care, and consumer experience and autonomy. Cultivating inclusive, transparent, and collaborative environments to empower older Australians to shape and control their care provision and wellbeing is a key challenge for providers.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"117 46","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141124238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Social Media Use: A lesson learnt from pandemic","authors":"Tran Binh Thang, Thi Dang Thu Nguyen, Vo Nu Hong Duc, Cao Khoa Dang, Thi Thanh Nhan Tran, D. D. Nguyen, Hong Tram Nguyen, Minh Duy Ho, Thi Bich Thuy Le, Van Vui Tran, Van Hung Nguyen","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.3133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.3133","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study aims to assess the level of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Vietnamese adults and examine the relationship between social media use and vaccine hesitancy.\u0000Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 26 to August 10, 2021, using an online survey of 702 Vietnamese adults. The Oxford COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy scale was used to measure vaccine hesitancy. A linear regression model was used to analyze the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy.\u0000Results: Our study found that 15.1% of respondents were hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, with an average hesitancy score of 9.52±2.66. Students and the unemployed had higher levels of hesitancy (B=0.58; 95%CI=0.02-1.15; p=0.043 and B=1.59; 95%CI=0.41-2.76, p=0.008, respectively. Hesitancy was also significantly associated with receiving positive information from social media (Facebook, Zalo) (B=-0.31; 95%CI=0.5 to -0.12; p=0.001) and trust in social media information (B=-0.45; 95%CI=-0.72 to -0.19; p=0.001).\u0000Conclusion: The results of this study highlight the need for targeted interventions to address vaccine hesitancy among Vietnamese people, particularly in the context of the shortage of vaccines and low public trust in 2021 and its practical evidence for future preparation in emerging pandemics.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"111 38","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141124925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Person-Centred Hepatitis C Virus Treatment In Community Settings","authors":"D. Pourmarzi","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2955","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2955","url":null,"abstract":"The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to eliminate the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) as a public health threat by 2030. To achieve this, HCV treatment needs to be accessible through primary health care providers in community settings. In Australia, general practitioners and nurse practitioners can prescribe nearly free direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medication. However, there are still many barriers to the provision of HCV treatment in community settings. Considering the characteristics of HCV infection, people with HCV, and the Australian primary health system, person-centred HCV treatment is suggested to improve treatment uptake and adherence. Although the provision of person-centred HCV treatment in community settings is emphasised, the characteristics of these models are not well described. This short report describes the characteristics of person-centred HCV treatment in community settings to inform policy and practices in supporting HCV elimination. The characteristics were developed based on the analysis of findings of studies conducted by the author using person-centred care framework. The studies included a mixed methods systematic literature review, a Delphi study, and a mixed methods case study on a community-based model of care for treating HCV.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"110 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141124766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patient and Family Satisfaction with Intensive Care in a Mega University Hospital: An exploratory study","authors":"Hanaa Abdullah AbuZina, Yasmine Toson Toman, Abdel-Karim Gamal El Din Kamel, Hend Samy Ibrahim, Ahmed Abdel Hamid Taha","doi":"10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i1.2563","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Being admitted to the ICU is stressful for both patients and families, in addition to being very costly. Therefore, the ICU was chosen for conducting the study in this university hospital, the New Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital (NKHICU). This was the first such study.\u0000Objective: Identify NKHICU patient and family satisfaction to prioritize opportunities for quality improvement.\u0000Methods: This was health-system research, exploratory design. Work began by providing training for selected NKHICU administrative staff to help with data collection activities. Next, a well-prepared checklist was used to observe some quality dimensions. Finally, satisfaction was identified using two ICU-designed interview questionnaires for patients and family members who matched the eligibility criteria. Quantitative and qualitative findings were analyzed independently and combined in the discussion. The mean % satisfaction scores of the participants were calculated. The reliability of questionnaires was measured using Cronbach's Alpha.\u0000Results: The observation revealed 'excellent' results, except for some inconvenient conditions in the family waiting areas. The highest mean % score of patient and family satisfaction was for the neat appearance of NKHICU staff (96.4%, and 97.1%, respectively) and the continuous availability of nurses to respond to patient needs (94.7%, and 94.3%, respectively). The least mean % score of patient and family satisfaction was for the shortage of required drugs/supplies (51.5%, and 40.7%, respectively). The top suggestions raised by the participants were increasing the availability of medications/supplies and reduction in hospital bills.\u0000Conclusion: The provision of adequate drugs/supplies, reduction in bills, and addressing patients' and families' concerns will improve their satisfaction with services.","PeriodicalId":505648,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management","volume":"55 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140248397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}