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Abstract: We compared standard and patient-targeted in-patient education in terms of their effect on patients' anxiety. One hundred and ninety-eight patients who were hospitalised for coronary artery bypass surgery were given standard education (group 1) or individualised education (group 2) on the management of their healthcare after discharge. Patients in group 2 were assessed on the patient learning needs scale and were given education according to their individual needs. The level of anxiety was measured by the state-trait anxiety inventory. Anxiety scores were significantly lower in group 2 than group 1 after education (p 0.001). While state anxiety did not change after education in group 1 (p
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Anxiety , Cardiovascular Diseases/surgery , Patient Discharge , Patient Education as TopicABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to test the effectiveness of the existing psycho-educational material (The Alliance Programme) for patients suffering from schizophrenia in the South African context. Method: A qualitative research approach was used. Fifteen Setswana speaking participants, with a diagnosis of schizophrenia were exposed to the programme. Semi-structured and screening interviews were used to collect demographic and clinical data. The participants were divided into two groups and were exposed to either the Alliance Programme or on adapted version of the programme. Participatory communication instruments including focus groups; were used to assess comprehension and knowledge retention of the material over time. Results: Participants who were exposed to the original Alliance Programme experienced the contents of the programme to be technical, difficult to read or recall. They were unable to relate their previous symptoms to the psycho-education given. Participants who were exposed to the adapted version faired much better; gained more insight and were able to relate better to their illnesses. Participants preferred booklets with examples and illustrations; video clips and films over formal lectures. Conclusion: Psycho-education material given to people suffering from schizophrenia and their caregivers has to be adapted to their context to be effective
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Causality , Materials Testing , Patient Education as Topic , Schizophrenia , Signs and Symptoms/psychologyABSTRACT
Knowledge brings with it power; confidence and courage. It is important to prepare for childbirth not only physically; but also emotionally and psychologically. This research tells the story of the childbirth and breastfeeding experiences of the primigravidas who attended childbirth education classes. The objectives of the research were to explore and describe how childbirth education contributed to the birthing and breastfeeding experiences of the primigravidas; and to write guidelines for the childbirth educators to aid them in improving the childbirth education contents. Semi-structured; phenomenological interviews took place with women who met the selection criteria. Permission was obtained from the University of Johannesburg as well as a private hospital in Gauteng and informed consent was obtained from the women volunteering to participate in the research. Recorded interviews were transcribed and analysed using the technique by Tesch (in Creswell; 1994:155-156). The results showed that childbirth education and support reduces fear and helps women to cope better with labour. Lack of all the information leads to unrealistic expectations and may result in negative birthing experiences. Emotional support from the midwife in the hospital is important to the labouring women; therefore; it is important for the childbirth educator to work together with the midwives in the hospital in order to avoid disappointment and unmet expectations. Guidelines were written for childbirth educators; labour ward and maternity staff and midwifery practice
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Breast Feeding , Mothers/education , Parturition , Patient Education as TopicABSTRACT
Il existe plus de 100 especes de rhumatismes aussi bien differents par leur etiologie; leur expression clinique que par leur traitement. Le but de ce papier est de donner un apercu general de l'etat de la recherche et de l'application des techniques de manipulation immunologique dans les anthropathies inflammatoires. Les auteurs y repondent egalement a la question de savoir ce qu'il ya de neuf dans le traitement des rhumatismes. La base de ce traitement est en definitive l'education du malade