Sumerianz Journal of Medical and Healthcare

    
Online ISSN: 2663-421X
Print ISSN: 2706-8404

Quarterly Published (4 Issues Per Year)

Journal Website: https://www.sumerianz.com/?ic=journal-home&journal=31

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Volume 2 Issue 9 (2019)

Non Surgical Endodontic Retreatment in a Teeth with Overextended Obturation Literature Review

Authors : Luciano Barreto Silva ; Alexandrino Pereira dos Santos Neto ; Sandra Alves Sayão ; Luiz Estuardo Larios Ramirez ; Romeika Vasconcelos Neves Gomes ; Antônio Vinícius de Holanda ; Carolina dos Santos Gu
Abstract:
Background: Iatrogenic incidents are relatively common in endodontics, but statistically more difficult to happen in upper central incisors. Nevertheless, this problems sometimes affects them as well. Objective: to describe a case of gutta-percha overextension in a 29-year-old Caucasian patient. Methodology: This case report was supported by the following electronic databases: PUBMED Cental, BVs/BIREME, Web of science, Science Direct, Periodic Portal and the Cochrane Library of PROSPERO. Results: The articles collected showed that bacterial contamination associated with iatrogenic procedures are the main responsible for endodontic failures. Conclusions: although the effects of iatrogenic procedures often compromise the patient´s well being, the proper endodontic therapy is enough to reestablish dental health.

Pages: 119-124

Challenges, And Nurses’ Job Performance in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar Cross River State Nigeria

Authors : Oyira Emilia James ; Ndiok Akon Emmauel ; Ademuyiwa I. Y.
Abstract:
Nurses play  major roles in the health care delivery system caring for patients but despite how important their contributions  are not much has been done to make their working conditions favorable, consequently they are forced to practice under unfavorable conditions and this negatively influences their level of motivation, morale and productivity. The purpose of the study was to assess challenges, and nurses’ job performance in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar Cross river state.  The following specific objectives were set; to ascertain the extent to which low remuneration influences nurses job performance, to ascertain the extent to which shortage of nursing staff influences nurses job performance, to ascertain the extent to which lack of equipment and materials influences nurses job performance, 3 research questions where developed in line with the research objectives. Extensive literature review of the 3 variables was done and the theoretical framework adopted for the study was the Herzberg two factor theory of motivation. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study and the convenient sampling technique was used in selecting 240 respondents using the Taro Yamane’s formula. Data was obtained using a 27 item structured questionnaire constructed in line with the research question which was duly validated and reliability ensured. Data obtained was analyzed using Statistical software package (SPSS) and result gotten was presented using tables, and percentages. Result from the analysis showed that 80% of the respondents supported the view that low remuneration negatively influenced nurses job performance, 90% of the respondents supported the notion that shortage of nursing staff negatively affects the quality of care nurses render,96.2% agreed with the opinion that regular equipment and material where needed to enable nurses execute their duties effectively,95.8% supported the view that innovation in nursing is essential to improve more quality of care nurses render and 81.4% supported the view that barriers such as lack of support from management, lack of interest by nurses, resistance to change, financial constraint ,shortage of nursing staff etc, hindered the progress  of nurses led innovation. Findings from the study also revealed that there was a significant relationship between shortage of nursing staff and nurses led innovation. Based on these findings, the researcher recommended that government provides adequate funding to health care facilities for procurement of equipment and materials, ensure regular employment of nurses, ensure increment in salaries and allowances of nurses, and provide adequate funding of researches to nurses.

Pages: 106-118