Submitted by Jean Medeiros (jeanletras@uepb.edu.br) on 2016-03-16T13:51:51Z No. of bitstreams: 1 PDF - Kennia Sibelly Marques de Abrantes.pdf: 709000 bytes, checksum: 01b29af6095c581f2574fa5a5a28e7de (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Secta BC (secta.csu.bc@uepb.edu.br) on 2016-07-21T20:50:00Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 PDF - Kennia Sibelly Marques de Abrantes.pdf: 709000 bytes, checksum: 01b29af6095c581f2574fa5a5a28e7de (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-21T20:50:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PDF - Kennia Sibelly Marques de Abrantes.pdf: 709000 bytes, checksum: 01b29af6095c581f2574fa5a5a28e7de (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-02-22 / The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of trauma among elderly victims rescued by the Mobile First-Aid Service (MFAS). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study conducted in the city of Sousa / PB using data from 190 records of elderly victims of trauma rescued by MFAS in the period from January 1 to December 31, 2011. The survey instrument included a specific form containing demographic variables (gender and age group) and data related to the trauma (time, location, day of week, month, trauma mechanism, existing lesions, presence of ethylic breath and patient referral). From those who had suffered falls, information about socio-demographic characteristics and consequences of the fall were collected. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) 17.0 for Windows. Associations were verified by using the Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test with Freeman-Halton extension, whenever appropriate, adopting significance level of  < 5%. RESULTS: Data were collected from records of 190 elderly victims of diverse trauma (51.1% male). Their ages ranged from 60 to 104 years, with mean age of 75.3 years (SD 10.44 years) and median of 74.0 years. According to the characteristics of the occurrence of traumas, significant association was observed between presence of ethylic breath and sex (p <0.001) and age group (p = 0.004) and trauma mechanism with sex (p <0.001). From the total traumatized elderly, 124 (65 3%) suffered falls. However, due to losses and / or refusals, 93 elderly patients who suffered falls were evaluated, whose interview was conducted at their homes. Their ages ranged from 60 to 104 years, with mean age of 79.0 years (SD = 10.5 years) and median of 78.0 years. Among those who suffered falls, 62.4% were female, 47.3% had 80 years or more, 65.6% lived without a partner, 51.6% had incomplete primary education or above and 66.7% had no income or earned up to one minimum wage. Data regarding elderly who suffered falls showed association between sex and age group (p = 0.004), marital status (p = 0.002), hospitalization (p = 0.047) and place of fall (p = 0.006). CONCLUSION: Among the traumas occurred, most were due to falls, followed by traffic accidents. Among those who suffered falls, the majority reported that the fall was due to the height, to have occurred at home and mainly due to dizziness / imbalance and environmental factors. / OBJETIVO: Analisar a ocorrência dos traumas entre as vítimas idosas socorridas pelo Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (SAMU). MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado no município de Sousa/PB, utilizando as fichas de ocorrência de atendimento a idosos vítimas de traumas diversos socorridos pelo SAMU no período de 01 de janeiro a 31 de dezembro de 2011. O instrumento de pesquisa compreendeu um formulário específico sendo analisadas as variáveis demográficas (sexo e grupo etário) e referentes ao trauma (horário, local, dia da semana, mês, mecanismo do trauma, lesões existentes, presença de hálito etílico e o encaminhamento do paciente). Daqueles indivíduos que sofreram queda, foram coletadas, ainda, informações sócio-demográficas, características e consequências da queda. Os dados foram analisados por meio do aplicativo estatístico SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) versão 17.0 for Windows. As associações foram verificadas por meio do teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson, ou Teste Exato de Fisher com extensão de Freeman-Halton, quando apropriado, sendo adotado o nível de significância  <5%. RESULTADOS: Foram estudados 190 idosos vítimas de traumas (51,1% do sexo masculino), com idade variando de 60 a 104 anos, média etária de 75,3 anos (DP= 10,44 anos) e mediana de 74,0 anos. De acordo com as características das ocorrências dos traumas, foi observada associação significativa da presença de hálito etílico com o sexo (p<0,001) e grupo etário (p=0,004) e do mecanismo de trauma com o sexo (p<0,001). Do total de idosos traumatizados, 124 (65,3%) sofreram queda, contudo, devido às perdas e/ou recusas, foram avaliados 93 idosos. A idade desses idosos variou de 60 a 104 anos, com média de 79,0 anos (DP= 10,5 anos) e mediana de 78,0 anos. Do total de idosos que sofreram quedas 62,4% eram do sexo feminino, 47,3% apresentava 80 anos ou mais, 65,6% vivia sem companheiro, 51,6% possuíam ensino fundamental incompleto ou acima e 66,7% não tinha renda ou ganhava até um salário mínimo. Os dados referentes aos idosos que sofreram quedas mostraram associação entre grupo etário e sexo (p= 0,004), situação conjugal (p= 0,002), hospitalização (p= 0,047) e lugar da queda (p= 0,006). De todos os traumas ocorridos, a maioria foi devido a quedas, seguido pelos acidentes de transporte. Entre os idosos que sofreram quedas, maior proporção referiu ter sido da própria altura, ocorrida em casa e causadas principalmente por tontura/desequilíbrio e fatores ambientais. CONCLUSÃO: Entre os principais traumas ocorridos foi observada associação significativa da presença de hálito etílico com o sexo e grupo etário e do mecanismo de trauma com o sexo. Assim, considera-se que esta pesquisa foi relevante para caracterizar os idosos socorridos e as ocorrências dos traumas e espera-se que os profissionais de saúde envolvidos no atendimento a idosos sejam sensibilizados quanto à alta frequência e gravidade dos episódios de trauma.

Studies have shown that emergency mental health trauma (EMHT) services can significantly reduce the long-term effects of trauma after a disaster. However, rural municipalities may find they do not have the capacity to create such a service, or may not realize that their disaster planning includes no provision for emergency mental health care. Such was the case in a rural island community in the state of Washington, where, in 2014, several residents initiated a discussion that helped to identify the community's lack of EMHT services. This project, framed by action research and based on collaboration theory, sought to advance the potential for the community's 21 resident social workers to address this issue collaboratively. Accordingly, the project's research question asked how social workers on south Whidbey Island perceived the issue of a rural EMHT service in their community. Data consisted of responses from 8 participants who completed mailed questionnaires and participated in brief telephone interviews. Descriptive coding analysis of the data confirmed a nearly universal lack of knowledge about an EMHT service, a clear perception of the need for such a service, and a unanimous commitment from the respondents to participate in addressing this problem. Such collaborative activity is expected to have a positive impact on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practice in south Whidbey, as well as on the community itself, not only in spearheading a dialogue about EMHT but also in activating a group of social workers who had no prior association.

The main aim of this study was to investigate how effective School Management Teams were in the management of healthy school environments in the Gert Sibande District. This was a qualitative study which employed two data collection strategies: face to face interviews and photographs. A literature review on this study revealed vital aspects, that a healthy school environment: can directly improve children’s health and effective learning; the school is strategically positioned to reach large numbers of the population to teach them to understand the importance of investing in health. Literature indicated collaboration and synergy as essential aspects, and policies as cornerstones that underpin the health promotion initiatives. Selection of sites was purposefully done as three of the four schools in this study were part of the Eco Schools programme. The study revealed that there was disconnect between the SMTs and committees that were involved in health promotion: in coordinating plans; and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of programmes. This therefore, means that there was no support for the committees from the SMT. It was also found that there were committees that: did not have plans; did not sit for meetings and the reluctance of the SMT to address these challenges compounded the situation and contributed to some committees being dysfunctional. The failure of the SMT to guide and provide leadership in their engagement with community members who provided assistance in terms of basic needs to learners indicated a need for the development of a cadre of leaders that are capable of working beyond the borders of schools. In all the committees that were interviewed, the Environmental Committee came up to be more effective and organized than others in three schools. The health committee was lacking in the area of training especially in the prevention of communicable diseases. The study provided recommendations to assist the SMT in their endeavors to promote healthy environments in their schools. / MEd, Education Management, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2012

The thesis, which is divided into a practical and a theoretical part, examines the level of knowledge among the members of the Fire Brigade of the South Bohemia region. The theoretical part characterizes the Fire Brigade of the Czech Republic, its mission and tasks, its position within the Integrated Emergency System. The theoretical part deals with the issues of stagnant, flowing and frozen water hydrology, physiology related to staying in cold water and the possibilities to use rescue and protective aids. I also present a list of dangerous situations rescuers are exposed to when rescuing on water surfaces. Results of a questionnaire research are processed and evaluated in the practical part. The questionnaire deals with the issues of stagnant, flowing and frozen water hydrology, the basic theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills of the members of the South Bohemian Fire Brigade. The most important findings resulting from the performed research are summarized in the conclusion of the work. I evaluate the aims and hypotheses set at the beginning and propose a possible solution of the problems in question.

The sense of diploma work is to introduce the huge public with tha base of tourism in unglacial mountains. As an instrument it uses multimedia textbook. It helps to orientate in problem of choosing suitable equipment,its uses,keeping and it can bring near the newest trend in this area. It contains instruction for adoption basic practice and ways of moving in alpine world. To this transaction there is no need to use any special belaying pracitce.It shows how to orient in terrain with navigation assets, how to check off the risk of injuries-with the sudden weather reversion. And how to cope with first aid.

My work deals with difficulties that can arise when firemen supply psychological first aid to victims in emergency situations. The theoretical part is divided into three sections, issues firemen face during procedures, supplying psychological first aid and communication. Furthermore, I discuss issues concerning stress, listening, influencing, specific communication regarding emergency situations and communication with the physically disabled. The practical part contains the results of questionnaires aimed at obtaining the knowledge and opinions of firemen dealing with psychological first aid to emergency victims. My conclusion submits proposals about learning methods for firemen dealing with psychological first aid.

Name: Effectivness of Basic Life Support in Children Provided by Wheelchair Users Objectives: The aim of this diploma thesis is to evaluate the effectiveness of elementary emergency resuscitation children under 1yr of age with three selected positions of resuscitation manikin in persons using a wheelchair for their movement. Based on the comparison of the results when positioning the manikin on a lap, on a mat and on the ground, aim is to evaluate the most suitable position for performing elementary emergency resuscitation. Method: The research group consisted of ten people with spinal cord injury (four with tetraplegia and six with paraplegia), who use wheelchair for their movement. Three methods of data collection were used in this work. A survey was used for the first method, which obtained anamnestic data of the research group. The second method of data collection was the observation of probands during first aid. The third selected method was a measurement using a SimPad SkillReporter and a Resusci Baby QCPR resuscitation manikin. The measurement was used to evaluate the effectiveness of elementary emergency resuscitation of children for five minutes in three selected positions. Results: Based on observations and measurements, it was found that all probands are able to lift and manipulate a...

Title: Personal assistent'sknowledge of first aid. Objectives: The aim of this master thesis was to determine the personal assistant's knowledge of first aid in selected situations. Methods: An anonymous survey was used to determine the personal assistant'sknowledge of first aid. The questions were created on the basis of Barbora Studená'sbachelor thesis and on the basis of information obtained from centres or organization providing personal assistance. The webside Survio.com was used for data collection. Personal assistants who work or have worked in the social services sector were in the target group. A total of 54 respondents participated in the research. The data were processed into graphs and evaluated. Results: Out of the total number 54 (100 %, 46 (85 %) of respondents got above 13-point limit in the survey focused on their knowledge of first aid. Personal assistant's knowledge was evaluated as positive. From the results, we can also assume that the length of action and practical experience in personal assistance has an impact on the subjective assessment of self- confidence in providing first aid. Keywords: lay first aid, Personal assistant service, civil illness, people with special needs

Injuries, illnesses and deaths happening in schools are a growing menace in Gauteng province, South Africa. This qualitative research study sought to evaluate the administrative efficacy of first aid (FA) provisioning in Gauteng schools in the wake of rampant injuries, deaths and disfigurement among learners and teachers, as documented in the local print and electronic media. An emergent research design underpinned by a phenomenological theoretical perspective unravelled the administrative efficacy of the provisioning of FA in two pre-schools, two primary schools and two high schools in Gauteng province. Observations in one school, semi-structured face-to-face interviews with one pre-school manager, three FA appointed persons, one deputy headmaster and a subject head of department, as well as focus group discussions with learners and teachers in two schools, were the data-gathering tools. A thematic analysis approach was the method adopted to analyse data. Research findings indicate very low levels of FA literacy and competency among learners, teachers, pre-school managers and principals in the sampled schools. I recommend and advocate a national conversation aimed at instituting a massive drive to make it mandatory for all learners and teachers to be trained in FA. / Educational Leadership and Management / D. Ed. (Education Management)

This diploma thesis deals with the issue of safety and protection of children's health. It namely disserts on the occurrence of accidents among children, their prevention and provision of first aid in case of an accident or sudden damage to one's health . The aim of this thesis is to map the current state of accident occurrence among children and the scope of assertion of permanent active prevention with selected primary school pupils. The theoretical part contains epidemiological data concerning accident occurrence among children, types of accidents from the point of view of physical and psychological development of a child and the environment in which these accidents occur and selected preventive measures. Most attention is paid to school accident occurrence, safety and protection of pupils and incorporation of this issue in the Framework educational programme for basic education. It also provides a summary of legal aspects and recommended practices of first aid provision, including the current trends and introduction of educational programmes and courses intended for lay public. The practical part maps the awareness of safe behaviour as the primary form of accident prevention among ninth grade primary school pupils as well as their knowledge, skills and attitudes to first aid provision. These findings...