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Digital Innovation in Rehabilitation Nursing for Exercise Prescription for People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Get PDFIntroduction: Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn\u27s disease and ulcerative colitis, is characterized by chronic inflammation, unpredictable symptoms, and significant physical and psychological impact. In this context, digital technologies and physical exercise emerge as promising allies for improving quality of life and self-management of the disease.Objective: To analyze the relevance of prescribing physical exercises for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, using mobile applications, highlighting the role of rehabilitation nursing in the development and implementation of personalized digital solutions.Development: Inflammatory Bowel Disease requires multidimensional approaches that integrate symptom management, health literacy, psychosocial support, and healthy lifestyles. Physical exercise has proven benefits for fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression, and awareness of disease activity, and is considered a fundamental pillar of rehabilitation. The use of digital platforms increases adherence, allows for remote monitoring, and favors personalized adjustments.Conclusions: Mobile apps used to prescribe physical exercise for Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients have transformative potential by integrating personalization, continuous monitoring, and motivational support. These solutions can reduce logistical barriers, promote self-management, and enhance quality of life.
University Nursing Students Attitudes toward Care for dying patients
Get PDFIntroduction: Care of dying patients is a critical component of nursing that requires a compassionate and well-informed approach. However, nursing students often exhibit varied attitudes towards caring for dying patients, influenced by cultural, educational, and personal factors. Understanding these attitudes is essential to improve nursing education and patient care. The study aims to explore the attitudes of nursing students at University towards caring for dying patients and identify the factors influencing these attitudes.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 225 nursing students from the 3rd and 4th years at University.Result: Nursing students had positive attitudes towards caring of death 69% and a positive attitude towards caring for dying patients, escape acceptance and death avoidance were significant negative predictors, while moderate acceptance, higher academic level and female gender were significant positive predictors of caring for dying patients. positive relationship according to level of years with4th years.Conclusion: this study explored the attitudes of nursing students at University towards care for dying patients, and the factors influencing these attitudes. While findings show a relatively positive level of attitudes towards care for dying patients, especially the attitudes toward care of dying patients\u27, this could be due to the lack of knowledge and skills about caring for dying patients. However, their attitudes were more positive regarding the care of dying patients, especially emphasizing family involvement
Cultivating success: The student affairs leadership as a catalyst for student achievement and well-being
Get PDFIntroduction: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3: Improved Health and Well-being and SDG 4: Quality Education) say that student achievement and retention are very important in higher education. Despite growing attention to student outcomes, limited research explores the influence of the Student Affairs leadership on academic persistence and holistic student success. This study addresses this gap by examining how office leadership, collaboration, and innovation contribute to institutional effectiveness and equitable student outcomes.Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted. A total of 72 studies were initially screened, and 25 peer-reviewed articles published between 2016 and 2024 met the inclusion criteria. The selected literature focused on four interrelated themes—leadership, retention, well-being, and collaboration—which collectively informed the development of the study’s conceptual model.Results:The results show that student success goes beyond just getting good grades; it also includes emotional, social, and psychological well-being, all of which are affected by the leadership of the institution and the climate on campus. The student affairs office leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusive environments that support underrepresented groups, integrating wellness and mental health initiatives, and establishing collaborative partnerships that strengthen institutional capacity.Conclusion: Persistent challenges such as funding constraints, student stress, and mental health concerns demonstrate the importance of data-informed and technology-driven interventions. Overall, student affairs leadership functions as a linchpin for achieving institutional goals, advancing equitable education, and promoting lifelong success for diverse student populations.
The Effect of Noise, Vibration, Temperature, and Mental Workload on Work Productivity Through Job Stress at PT. Makassar Tene
Get PDFIntroduction: Work stress is one of the common problems faced by workers in both formal and informal sectors. In addition to noise, vibration, temperature and mental workload are also factors that affect employee productivity levels.Method: Quantitative research with a cross-sectional design with path analysis. The sample of this study was 100 respondents selected using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and measuring instruments.Results: The results of this study indicate that noise significantly affects work stress (p=0,002) does not affect work productivity (p=0,105) work stress as a significant mediator (p=0,002), vibration (WBV) does not affect work stress (p=0,543) does not affect work productivity (p=0,157), work stress as a mediator is not significant (p=0,547), temperature affects work stress (p=0,002), does not affect work productivity (p=0,918), work stress as a significant mediator (p=0,001), mental workload affects work stress (p=0,012), affects work productivity (p=0,042), work stress as a significant mediator (p=0,012).Conclusion: Noise, temperature and mental workload are important factors influencing work productivity and work stress both directly and through work stress as an intervening variable
Analysis of University Career Choice using Discrete Choice Models: Multinomial Logit and Hierarchical Logit Approaches
Get PDFThe study addressed the increasing complexity faced by students when selecting a university major at the Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE, considering the expansion of academic offerings and the changing demands of the labor market. Its objective was to identify the key determinants guiding this decision through the application of discrete choice models. The Multinomial Logit and Hierarchical Logit models were employed to examine the influence of personal, institutional, and expectation-related variables, organizing program alternatives into disciplinary categories to capture preference heterogeneity. The results showed that personal factors mainly vocation, individual interests, and long-term professional aspirations exerted the strongest influence on major selection, while institutional and economic considerations played a secondary role. The Hierarchical Logit model exhibited a superior fit compared with the Multinomial Logit model, indicating that disciplinary nesting allowed a more accurate representation of decision patterns. Additionally, expected employability and opportunities for career advancement emerged as critical motivations driving students’ choices. In conclusion, the study demonstrated that discrete choice models provided a robust methodological framework to explain educational decision-making processes, offering valuable evidence to strengthen vocational guidance, align academic programs with market demands, and support institutional planning based on empirical insights
Portabel edukit based on Ethnoscience in electrochemistry material integrated with multiple social media as a learning medium: quality and validation
Get PDFThis study addresses the need for effective educational tools to facilitate learning of electrochemical ethnoscience concepts in chemistry. It focuses on developing a portable educational kit integrated with various social media platforms to enhance student engagement and understanding. The development process followed the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model, with this study covering up to the development phase. Qualitative data included expert feedback, while quantitative data were obtained through validation questionnaires and Likert-scale readability tests. The study analyzed six components: voltaic cell kit, electrolysis cell kit, corresponding guidebooks, and learning videos for both concepts. Results from validation and readability tests indicated that the educational kit is user-friendly, effective, and relevant for teaching ethnoscience-based electrochemistry. The learning media met quality standards in content accuracy, design appeal, and social media integration, suggesting its potential to improve students’ conceptual understanding and motivation in chemistry learning
Linguistic Barriers in Healthcare for Haitian Migrants in Chile: A Scoping Review of Challenges and Solutions
Get PDFIntroduction: Haitian migrants in Chile face significant challenges in accessing healthcare services due to language barriers. Objective: This scoping review aimed to identify the main linguistic barriers and facilitators that impact healthcare access for this population.Methods: A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, identifying relevant studies published on linguistic barriers and healthcare access for Haitian migrants in Chile. The PRISMA framework was used to guide the selection process, and data were synthesized into key themes.Results: A total of 7 studies were included in the review. The findings showed that limited Spanish proficiency and the lack of trained interpreters were major obstacles to healthcare access, particularly in primary care and mental health services. Several studies highlighted the positive impact of bilingual community health workers and the development of culturally adapted materials in Haitian Creole as effective facilitators.Conclusions: Language barriers remain a critical challenge for Haitian migrants in Chile. Implementing culturally competent training for healthcare professionals and integrating bilingual support services are essential strategies to improve healthcare access for this population. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term impact of these interventions
Utility of fecal calprotectin in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases
Get PDFIntroduction: Inflammatory bowel disease involves two main disorders: Crohn\u27s disease and ulcerative colitis. Colonoscopy with biopsy is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of IBD, although these are invasive and costly techniques. In recent years, fecal calprotectin has gained relevance as a non-invasive biomarker with significant clinical utility. The effectiveness of fecal calprotectin has been demonstrated in distinguishing between IBD and irritable bowel syndrome, predicting endoscopic and histological activity, as well as disease recurrence.Objective: Review the current literature on the clinical utility of fecal calprotectin in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel diseases.Methods: Systematic review based on the PRISMA method, of studies obtained through searches in Scopus, PubMed, Virtual Health Library, Web of Science, Latindex, and Google Scholar. Primary and secondary studies published in the last five years in English and Spanish were included.Results: Nineteen studies were analyzed, describing high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing IBD from IBS, helping to reduce the rate of unnecessary colonoscopies in patients with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. Additionally, fecal calprotectin was found to significantly correlate with endoscopic and histological activity.Conclusions: Fecal calprotectin is a reliable biomarker of mucosal inflammation, capable of identifying patients with a higher likelihood of having IBD, allowing for better management of colonoscopy resources and reducing associated costs
Telehealth and telemedicine in Latin America: a scoping review
Get PDFIntroduction: telehealth and telemedicine have emerged as crucial tools in healthcare, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze the evolution and impact of these practices in Latin America from 2019 to the present. The objective of this review is to evaluate the current state of telehealth and telemedicine in Latin America, identifying benefits, challenges, and areas for improvement.Methods: a systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA 2020 methodology. Databases such as Scopus, WoS, PubMed, and Google Scholar were consulted, applying a search algorithm that combined relevant terms. Inclusion criteria were established for articles published between 2019 and 2024 in English and Spanish, prioritizing those with open access.Results: although telemedicine increased during the pandemic, its use declined considerably afterward. Cultural, legislative, and technological gap factors are believed to be the main causes of this decline. Conclusions: the pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth in Latin America, revealing its potential to improve access and quality of health care. However, challenges related to infrastructure and training of health personnel persist. It is recommended to strengthen public policies and the regulatory framework to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of these services in the future
Preoperative training in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Systematic review
Get PDFIntroduction: total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical procedure widely used to treat pain, improve function and correct deformities in patients with various knee conditions Preoperative training or also known as “prehabilitation” emerges as a new approach to rehabilitation and refers to a set of interventions designed to optimize patient health prior to surgery through exercise programs and patient education. This article aims to determine the effects of preoperative training in patients undergoing RTA. Methods: a systematic review was carried out using the scientific databases: PubMed, Cochrane and Scopus, following the guidelines of the PRISMA model. We selected articles published within the last 5 years in English and Spanish with a population older than or equal to 50 years of age. Results: eleven RCTs were analyzed, these trials addressed different types of preoperative training within the intervention protocol in this way one trial of strength, another of balance, six of resistance, and three of strength combined with balance, in such a way it is determined to perform 4 weeks of training. Conclusions: it was determined that preoperative training in patients undergoing RTA improves muscle strength of the knee extensor muscles (quadriceps), functionality and physical activity status