The effect of training about the new intraoperative care documentation forms on the operating room personnel’ function in the context of the documentation.

Introduction The perioperative documentation is essential for patient care, legal documentary and evidence of provided care and information production for research purposes. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of training about the intraoperative care documentation forms on the operating room personnel’ function in the context of the documentation. Methods A quasi-experimental study was carried out on 97 technologists and nurses in the operating rooms of two hospitals, Isfahan, in 2017. Personnel was selected through convenient, then divided into equal experimental and control groups. A 1.5 hour training session through lecture about standards of operating room documentation and how to complete the five intraoperative care documentation forms was formed. Training was continued by social media during two months. Five Documentation Forms were used for 2 months and the documentation score of the research samples was expressed as percentage. In the control group, no training was performed and the score was obtained using a self-report questionnaire. Results In this research, about the experimental group 90/8% were women. 89/2% were surgical technologists and the rest were nurses.In the experimental group, the mean total score of the intraoperative care documentation forms was 93.19±5.18 out of 100, but in the control group, the mean total score of documentation was 42.89±34.07 out of 100. The mean total score of the intraoperative care documentation forms in the experimental group was significantly higher than control group (P<0.001). Conclusions Training standards of operating room documentation and the use of appropriately-structured forms can increase the operating room personnel’ function in the context of the documentation. Keywords: Training , Documentation , Operating Room , Intraoperative car

Comparison of the Knowledge and Performance of Surgical Technicians and Technologists Regarding the Observance of the Aseptic Technique

Background & Aims Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication. The observance of the aseptic technique is an effective measure to prevent SSI. The knowledge and performance of surgical technicians and technologists play a pivotal role in the proper implementation of this technique. The present study aimed to compare the knowledge and performance of surgical technicians and technologists regarding the observance of the aseptic technique. Materials & Methods This cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted during 2017-2018 on 235 surgical technicians and technologists in eight teaching hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. The participants were selected via stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire for the measurement of knowledge, which was completed by the participants. In addition, a researcher-made checklist was completed by the researcher after observing the performance of the participants in three surgical procedures. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 22.0 using descriptive and analytical statistics. Results The mean score of the knowledge of surgical technicians and technologists was favorable, while their mean score of performance was average. The mean score of knowledge (P=0.047) and performance (P=0.01) was significantly higher in the surgical technologists compared to the surgical technicians. Moreover, a direct correlation was observed between the scores of knowledge and performance in both surgical technicians (P=0.027) and surgical technologists (P=0.032). Conclusion According to the results, improving the knowledge of surgical technicians and technologists regarding the aseptic technique could enhance their performance in this regard. Therefore, the findings of this study could lay the groundwork for the proper supervision of the performance of healthcare providers in order to harmonize their knowledge and performance. Furthermore, considering the higher scores of knowledge in surgical technologists compared to the technicians, it is advisable that the latter be encouraged to continue their education. The implementation of effective training programs should also be considered in order to improve the performance of operating room personnel. Keywords: Knowledge , Practice , Nurse , Operating Room , Infectio

The Effect of Combined Herbal Capsule on Glycemic Indices and Lipid Profile in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the potential effects of the combined herbal capsule (CHC), as a nutritional supplement, on glycemic indices (GIs) and lipid profile (LP) of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Following a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, the current study was conducted on 80 cases with T2DM who were randomly assigned into two groups of treatment (CHCs; n = 40) and control (placebo; n = 40). Both groups received the intervention (500 mg capsules) twice a day for three months, without changes in the previous dose of oral anti-hyperglycemic drugs. The GI and LP levels were measured before the intervention and three months later to investigate the potential efficacy of the interventions. Results: For those in the intervention group, the mean GI i.e., fasting blood sugar, two hours postprandial (2hpp), and HbAlc] was significantly different after 3 months (P 0.05). The HDL-C level was also significantly improved in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that receiving CHCs could improve GI and LP levels (TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C, except for TC), which indicates its potential to control T2DM. Moreover, no significant side effect was observed in the intervention group. It can be argued that the use of CHCs, as adjuvant therapy, in combination with conventional hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering drugs, as well as following a modified lifestyle, not only can significantly enhance glycemic control but also may prevent T2DM complications

The effects of using intraoperative care documentation forms on the number of reported errors

Background:Reporting intraoperative errors can help reduce the incidence of more errors. However, some errors remain unreported. A key strategy to improve error reporting is quality care documentation. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of using intraoperative care documentation forms on the number of reported errors. Methods: This single-group pretest-posttest interventional study was conducted on 65 operating room technicians and nurses recruited from the operating rooms of Alzahra and Kashani Teaching Hospitals, Isfahan, Iran. A researcher-made error-reporting questionnaire was used to assess the rate of reported and unreported errors both 1 week before and 2 months after the study intervention. During the study intervention, participants were asked to perform intraoperative care documentation for 2 successive months using five researcher-made intraoperative care documentation forms. Data were analyzed through the McNemar's and Wilcoxon tests and the Spearman's correlation analysis. Results:The mean score of intraoperative care documentation had a direct correlation with the number of written-reported errors (P= 0.044) and an inverse correlation with the number of unreported errors (P= 0.047). The number of written-reported errors significantly increased (P = 0.009), whereas the number of unreported errors significantly decreased after the study intervention (P = 0.017). Conclusion:Intraoperative care documentation can significantly increase the rate of error reporting. Therefore, the intraoperative care documentation forms developed in this study can be used to improve operating room staff's documentation and error-reporting practice

Surgical Safety Checklist: Documentation of Use of Electrocautery and Tourniquet Devices

Background & Aim: Documentation of cares is one of the responsibilities of operating room nurses. One of the possible patient damages caused during surgery is use of electrocautery and tourniquet devices. Despite the need for recording the performance of these devices, there is no specific part on surgery checklists dedicated to this issue. Therefore, this study aimed to change the safe surgery checklist through documenting the application of electrocautery and tourniquet devices. Materials & Methods: This action research was conducted on 30 operating room nurses in Isfahan, Iran in 2017. The solution of choice was adding a researcher-made checklist to the operating room files in order to document the use of electrocautery and tourniquet devices for three months. In addition, a researcher-made survey on the status of operating room file documentation was filled by the subjects before and after the intervention. Moreover, data analysis was performed in SPSS version 22 using descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: In this research, 28 out of 30 participants had a mean work experience of 11.87&plusmn;8.30 years in operating rooms. Furthermore, there was a significantly higher frequency of positive response to the question of &ldquo;Do you think that the checklist is useful?&rdquo; after the intervention, compared to before the intervention (P<0.001). In total, 90% of the nurses agreed with adding the checklist to patient records, and 96.7% confirmed the effectiveness of the new checklist on decreased professional errors and patient damage. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, the checklist of use of electrocautery and tourniquet devices was useful. It seems that full documentation can reduce the possibility of errors and provide a valid document for healthcare providers when faced with legal problems

The Effects of Using Intraoperative Care Documentation Forms on the Number of Reported Errors

Background: Reporting intraoperative errors can help reduce the incidence of more errors. However, some errors remain unreported. A key strategy to improve error reporting is quality care documentation. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of using intraoperative care documentation forms on the number of reported errors. Methods: This single-group pretest-posttest interventional study was conducted on 65 operating room technicians and nurses recruited from the operating rooms of Alzahra and Kashani Teaching Hospitals, Isfahan, Iran. A researcher-made error-reporting questionnaire was used to assess the rate of reported and unreported errors both 1 week before and 2 months after the study intervention. During the study intervention, participants were asked to perform intraoperative care documentation for 2 successive months using five researcher-made intraoperative care documentation forms. Data were analyzed through the McNemar's and Wilcoxon tests and the Spearman's correlation analysis. Results: The mean score of intraoperative care documentation had a direct correlation with the number of written-reported errors (P = 0.044) and an inverse correlation with the number of unreported errors (P = 0.047). The number of written-reported errors significantly increased (P = 0.009), whereas the number of unreported errors significantly decreased after the study intervention (P = 0.017). Conclusion: Intraoperative care documentation can significantly increase the rate of error reporting. Therefore, the intraoperative care documentation forms developed in this study can be used to improve operating room staff's documentation and error-reporting practice. Keywords Author Keywords:Documentation; Error; Intraoperative care; Operating room; Reporting; Surgery KeyWords Plus:COMMUNICATION; SAFET

Evaluation of Lateral Crura Divergence Angle of Iranian Candidates for Primary Rhinoplasty

BACKGROUND Cephalic malposition of the lower lateral cartilages is a common nasal anatomic variation. Knowing the range of lateral crura (LC) divergence angle in Iranian population can help Middle East plastic surgeons. This study aimed to determine LC divergence angle of candidates for primary rhinoplasty in Iranian population. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 256 candidates for primary rhinoplasty from November 2017 through May 2018. Two sides of LC divergence angle were measured intraoperatively by a researcher-made device. RESULTS Totally, 211 female and 45 male patients with the mean age of 29.9 +/- 6.51 years were recruited. The mean LC divergence angle was 35.86 +/- 4.74 degrees (between 20-50 degrees). The mean LC divergence angle was 35.11 degrees and 36.02 degrees in male and females, respectively. There was no significant difference between males and females. In addition, there was no significant correlation between LC divergence angle and age. LC divergence angle had normal distribution and about 68% of the LC divergence angle were within one standard deviation of the mean (i.e. 32 to 40 degree). CONCLUSION In 16% of studied people, the divergence angle of the lateral crus of the lower lateral cartilage was lower than 32 degrees and was considered as malposition

The use of medicinal plants in the prevention of COVID-19 using the Health Belief Model: A survey based on the Iranian population

BACKGROUND: Because of the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the preventive measures have increased, such as focusing on the use of medicinal plants in most communities, including Iran. The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitude, and performance of individuals toward the use of medicinal plants and to identify the predictors of the use of medicinal plants in the prevention of COVID-19. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This descriptive-analytical study (February–April 2021) was performed on 3840 Iranian men and women aged 20–70 years selected as a multi-stage cluster study. At the first stage, all provinces were divided into five regions: North, South, East, West, and Center. In the second stage, a provincial center and a city were randomly selected from each region (North: Sari, Babol; South: Bushehr, Bandar Genaveh; East: Mashhad, Sabzevar; West: Hamedan, Toisarkan; Center: Yazd, Ardakan). Data were collected by a researcher-made scale based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). Data analysis was performed applying Pearson correlation coefficient, logistic regression, and linear regression. RESULTS: The results showed that people have relatively high knowledge and positive attitude toward the use of medicinal plants in prevention of COVID-19. The most important reason for positive attitude was the perceived benefits with the mean of 75.06%. Also, half of the people had poor performance. Correlation coefficient showed that the use of medicinal plants with perceived sensitivity (p = 0.000, r = 0.3), perceived benefits (p = 0.012, r = 0.126), perceived barriers (p = 0.000, r = 0.179), and perceived self-efficacy (p = 0.000, r = 0.305) had a significant correlation. The strongest correlation between perceived self-efficacy was observed with the use of herbs in prevention of COVID-19. The HBM constructs can predict 26% of the variance for the use of medicinal plants in the prevention of COVID-19, among which perceived self-efficacy (β = 0.230) was the most powerful predictor. CONCLUSION: Based on the results, the predictive role of self-efficacy constructs for the use of medicinal plants in prevention of COVID-19 has been confirmed according to the HBM. Therefore, methods of increasing self-efficacy such as training programs and providing appropriate intervention models can be used not only as promoters of using medicinal plants in prevention of COVID-19 but also for improving people's performance in the proper use of medicinal plants