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Imported tropical neuroinfections: practice skills and knowledge among nurses and nursing students

Imported tropical neuroinfections: practice skills and knowledge among nurses and nursing students

Authors :
Maheswaari, Rajoo
Andrea, Sulicova
Slavka, Mroskova
Maria, Supinova
Anna, Plackova
Martina, Bystra
Lenka, Baranova
Iveta, Grezdova
Tatiana, Santova
Maria, Janakova
Zuzana, Simova
Jana, Cinova
Silvia, Cibrikova
Zuzana, Decsiova
Anna, Lengyelova
Jana, Hlinovska
Silvia, Rovna
Maria, Igazova
Monika, Nadova
Jana, Rakova
Maria, Lehotska
Eva, Moraucikova
Ludmila, Mizenkova
Zuzana, Novotna
Luba, Paukova
Alexandra, Semjonova
Alena, Schlosserova
Michaela, Vicanova
Hilda, Balkova
Vlasta, Banasova
Valeria, Horanska
Pavlina, Hudakova
Anna, Hudakova
Ludmila, Majernikova
Nikoleta, Poliakova
Renata, Suchanova
Libusa, Tirpakova
Nadezda, Perinova
Drahormira, Vatehova
Dusan, Komanicky
Vlasta, Koudelkova
Jana, Capska
Tatiana, Maskalikova
Vlasta, Hulkova
Marie, Treslova
Source :
Neuro endocrinology letters. 34(Suppl 1)
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Tropical neuroinfections are still cause of substantial mortality in travelers. Therefore, good knowledge of early symptoms is very important for nurses acting as first contact persons.Nurse's practical skills and knowledge of signs and early recognition of tropical neuroinfections, providing first aid and quick action has been studied among graduates of two Tropical Nursing PhD programs (in EU-Countries vs. tropical country) using a standardized questionnaire. Statistical package EPI info was used to determine potential differences between both groups of graduates.Acceptable knowledge on early symptoms and signs of cerebral malaria and meningococcal meningitis in returning travelers was found among 121 graduates of two PhD programs who were included in the study. Of these, 99 questionnaires were filled in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Germany and another 22 were filled in Malaysia, as a part of the Tropical Nursing PhD Study Programs.Nursing students and recent graduates in two PhD programs demonstrated acceptable, although not large-scaled, knowledge of early signs and symptoms of tropical neuroinfections.

Details

ISSN :
0172780X
Volume :
34
Issue :
Suppl 1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Neuro endocrinology letters
Accession number :
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