Pak J Med Sci
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Workplace based assessment has a strong educational impact in terms of student's clinical performance by steering their learning towards the desired learning outcomes. Educational impact is hardly measured in the sphere of medical education and this study is an attempt to measure educational impact of post graduate residents. The aim of this study was "To explore educational impact of Minicex (Mini-clinical evaluation exercise) on residents with respect to their learning". ⋯ The study concluded that residents learning behavior and, their satisfaction from assessment method can be enhanced through work place based assessment particularly in context of minicex (mini-clinical evaluation exercise) so encouraging its use in similar situations. However, the scope for generalization of results remains limited owing to a small sample size.
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We compared the protective effects of secure Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)-containing dressings with those of non-antimicrobial transparent dressings. ⋯ CHG dressings reduced CRBSIs caused by Gram-positive microorganisms.
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Considering high burden of violence against healthcare workers in Pakistan APPNA Institute of Public Health developed a training to prevent reactive violence among healthcare providers. The purpose of this training was to equip healthcare providers with skills essential to control aggressive behaviors and prevent verbal and non-verbal violence in workplace settings. This study assesses the effectiveness of training in prevention, de-escalation and management of violence in healthcare settings. ⋯ De-escalation of violence training was effective in improving confidence of healthcare providers in coping with patient aggression.
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To determine the effects of patient education about the safety of warfarin therapy on related-knowledge levels and on International Normalized Ratio (INR) control. ⋯ One-to-one education supported by written and visual material was effective in increasing patients' warfarin knowledge levels.
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Nutritional problems are one of the most common disorders encountered in aging, and malnutrition, secondary to insufficient food consumption. Failure to diagnose malnutrition can increase the risk of illnesses and death. Our objective was to evaluate the nutritional status of elderly patients aged 65 years and older through a Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) scale and to determine its relationship with laboratory parameters. ⋯ The findings suggest evaluating nutritional status in individuals aged 65 years and older in the population on a regular basis to reduce disease risk and mortality.