JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Burnout among Nurses and Doctors Working at a Tertiary Care Government Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Work environment related feelings of dissatisfaction, exhaustion, decreased interest and isolation is common. Burnout among health professionals has been on rise at every stage of professional growth affecting wellness of service providers, patient care and health care organizational efficiency. Assessment of burnout among health care workers from government setup in the current context in this post COVID era in our socio-geographical context has become essential. The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of burnout among nurses and doctors working at a tertiary care government hospital in Nepal. ⋯ The prevalence of burnout among nurses and doctors is high, similar to other studies done in similar settings.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Job Satisfaction among Medical Doctors in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Job satisfaction is an attitudinal variable representing the extent to which people like or dislike their jobs. It is a critical factor influencing healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and overall well-being in medical professionals. This study aimed to determine Job Satisfaction among medical doctors in Nepal. ⋯ Job satisfaction among doctors practicing in Nepal was found to be lower than the studies conducted in similar settings.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Altered Passive Eruption among Patients Visiting Dental Outpatient Department in a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
The eruption of teeth is considered to be a continuous phenomenon. Two types of eruption are possible namely, active and passive eruption. Failure in passive eruption (by the apical movement of gingiva from the enamel surface) generally results in a clinical condition known as altered passive eruption. It can result in the shortened crown height of a tooth and an esthetically unpleasant situation i.e., excessive gingival display or gummy smile. The main motto of this study was to find out the prevalence of altered passive eruption and associated gingival biotypes in adult patients visiting for dental treatment in tertiary centers along with strategically placed outreach centers. ⋯ The prevalence of altered passive eruption appeared to be equivalent when compared with the previous studies.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Assessment of Smoking Behaviour of Adolescents in Two Districts of Nepal and Implications of the MPOWER Policy Measures: A Mixed Method Study.
Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death and disease worldwide. This study aimed to assess the smoking behaviour of adolescents in two districts of Nepal and examine the implications of the MPOWER policy on their smoking behaviour. ⋯ The MPOWER policies are not regulated strictly, especially in areas of the ban on public smoking, regulating the selling of cigarettes to adolescents <18 years, and availability of cessation services.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Mar 2024
Workplace Violence against Nurses Working at Private Teaching Hospitals of Kathmandu: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Workplace violence in hospitals is a global concern and is considered as a major occupational hazard for all health care providers including the nurses. The aim of this study was to assess the status of workplace violence against nurses at hospitals in Kathmandu and determine the actions taken to investigate its cause. ⋯ The study reveals a troubling reality, as the vast majority of nurses reported experiencing various forms of violence in their workplace. So, addressing this issue immediately could protect nurses' well-being and ensure quality care which benefits both healthcare professionals and patients.