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TRENDS Seminar (Topics in Research and Education for Nursing Development in Singapore) Date: Venue: Time: Monday, 30th March 2015 Level 2, ALCNS Conference Room Block MD 11, Clinical Research Centre National University of Singapore You are invited! 2.30pm to 4.30pm First Topic: Exploration of works systems and its impact on situational awareness (SA) among scrub nurses in an ophthalmic operating theatre Abstract: Operating Theatre is a complex and intimidating environment. Disparities and vulnerabilities of human factors within the operating theatre are observed to be higher as compared to any other settings within healthcare. While many factors are linked to medical errors and adverse events, studies have shown, non-technical skills like communication, team-work and situational awareness (SA) are essential and yet not fully emphasized. Although there is existing knowledge in acute settings whereby longer and complex procedures are being studied, very little is understood from ambulatory perspective. In today’s rapid evolution of technology and escalating cost, many surgical procedures are done in ambulatory setting. Therefore, a systematic evaluation on individual differences within an ambulatory operating theatre is necessary in order to improve existing SA training models ability in a dynamic environment. Speaker: Ms Loh Huey Peng is the Assistant Director of Nursing at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC). Her perioperative experience and background have given her opportunities to be actively involved in quality improvement, risk and patient safety management in SNEC. Ms Loh obtained her Masters in Heath Administration and Advanced Diploma in Perioperative and is currently pursuing her part-time Doctoral of Philosophy studies at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS), National University of Singapore (NUS). She was invited to present her quality improvement projects at the World Association of Eye Hospital. Her project has received several awards and was also published at the Joint Commission Patient Safety Journal. She awarded with the MOH Merit award in 2009, National Day Efficiency in 2011 and Sing Health Excellence Award in 2014. Organized by the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, NUS Second Topic: Spontaneous alteration in brain temperature after adult acute severe traumatic brain injury (TBI): relationship to outcome and association with neurophysiological parameters Abstract: Temperature and neurophysiological parameters had been suggested to have an impact on outcome of TBI patients. The relationship of acute spontaneous alteration of brain temperature, temperature differences (brain temperature – core body temperature) on intracranial pressure (ICP), cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), brain tissue oxygenation (PbtO2), pressure reactivity index (PRx) and outcome in this group of patients are not well-studied. This study aims to 1) examine the correlation between brain and core rectal temperature; 2) investigate the relationship on brain temperature and temperature gradient differences (brain temperature minus core rectal temperature) during the first 72 hours post severe traumatic brain injury with ICP, CPP, PbtO2, and PRx, ICU mortality and length of ICU stay; 3) develop and validate a risk prediction model for mortality after severe traumatic brain injury. The hypothesis are: 1) There is highly positive correlation between brain and core rectal temperature; 2) Changes in brain temperature over first 72 hours after severe traumatic brain injury is associated with changes in neurophysiological parameters; 3) Brain temperature values over the first 72 hours of monitoring are predictive of mortality; 4) Risk factors, such as, presence of multiple injuries and subarachnoid hemorrhage, hypoxia (SpO2<90%) and hypotension (SBP < 90 mmhg) on admission, predict ICU and 6 month mortality in severe traumatic brain injury. Retrospective review of prospective observational cohort study conducted in NICU, National Neuroscience Institute (Tan Tock Seng campus), Singapore, one of the hospital admitting most TBI cases and pioneer center for brain tissue oxygenation in Singapore. Data collected on brain and rectal temperature, ICP, CPP, PbtO2, and PRx at 20-sec intervals via in-house software between July 2002 and Jan 2013 will be analyzed. ICU and hospital length of stay (LOS), survival upon ICU discharged and 6 months Glasgow outcome score (GOS) will also be assessed. Patient characteristics will be described using appropriate statistics. Correlation of brain temperature and temperature gradient differences (Tbr – Tc) with ICP, CPP, PbO2, and PRx will be studied using correlation coefficients and linear regression methods. Logistic regression method will be used to explore associations between brain temperature (Av, min, max) and dichotomized outcomes, such as GOS, LOS ICU, LOS hospital and mortality. Prognostic models for mortality will be developed using logistic regression by incorporating potential risk factors into the models. Discriminating ability of these models will be evaluated using AUC statistics. Further, k-fold cross validation will be used to check the validity of these prognostic models. Alternatively, we are also interested in looking at alterations in brain temperature and neurophysiological parameters during the first 72-hours and their associations with each other as a different time series. Such data will be analyzed using related appropriate statistical methods. All statistical tests will be two-sided and P < 0.05 will be considered as statistically significance. This study will address current literature gaps and methodological limitation to provide valuable information of the relationship of brain temperature and neurophysiological parameters on outcome during spontaneous temperature alteration to help refine TBI management to minimize secondary brain insult and better prognosticate outcome. Speaker: Ms Lee Kah Keow currently works at the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) as a Nurse Clinician in Neurosurgery Department. Her research interest relates to head trauma and neurovascular conditions. Ms Lee is pursuing her part-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS), National University of Singapore (NUS). Organized by the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, NUS Third Topic: Effects of a smartphone-based intervention in coronary heart disease (CHD) prevention among working population: a pilot randomized controlled trial Abstract: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most prevalence type of cardiac disease among adults. Most of its risk factors, such as tobacco smoking, obesity, physical inactivity and high blood pressure are preventable. Mobile technology has well developed during the last decade. The advent of mobile health intervention will bring a new era for disease prevention and health promotion. The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility and possible effectiveness of a smartphone-based intervention, named “Care4Heart”, in improving the awareness and knowledge of coronary heart disease (CHD), and enhancing healthy lifestyle behavioural changes for working population in Singapore. A pilot, two-arm RCT is adopted to test the feasibility and possible effectiveness of a newly developed smartphone application (app), named Care4Heart, on CHD prevention. A convenient sample of 80 working people will be recruited from a tertiary university of Singapore, with 40 subjects randomised into the intervention group. The participants in intervention group will receive a 4-week smartphone app intervention, whereas those in the control group will not be offered such intervention. Participants’ awareness, knowledge and behavioural risk factors will be assessed at baseline and 4 weeks post-treatment using Heart Disease Fact Questionnaire-2, Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System and Perceived Stress Scale. Data will be analysed using IBM SPSS 22.0. If this project is a success, a novel CHD prevention tool – “Care4Heart” app will be employed nationwide, which will not only benefit the working population, but also the country by providing efficiency and sustainability to the public healthcare system. Speaker: Ms Zhang Hui is a teaching fellow from the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS), National University of Singapore (NUS). She is a registered nurse with speciality in orthopaedics nursing. She has strong research interest in nursing education and advanced technology in healthcare setting. Ms Zhang Hui is also currently pursuing her part-time Graduate Research studies with ALCNS, NUS. Organized by the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, NUS Fourth Topic: Perceptions of survivorship care needs and supportive programmes among breast cancer survivors in Singapore Abstract: Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women globally. While treatment advancements have improved survival rates, several side effects and symptoms are precipitated and the need for health care professionals to assist breast cancer survivors to cope with ill-effects after cancer treatment is critical. This study aims to explore the needs, perceptions and preferences for survivorship care and investigate the barriers and facilitators of engaging in survivorship programmes provided through various modes of delivery among breast cancer survivors in Singapore through focus group discussions. Purposive sampling will be used to recruit participants. A total of 4 to 6 qualitative focus groups with 6 to 10 participants per group will be carried out to explore the study aims. The moderator will utilize a semi-structured interview guide to facilitate discussion and all sessions will be audio-taped with permission from the participants. An observer will also be present to observe and record non-verbal cues. Data generated will provide in-depth information which will guide the development and enhance the delivery of a survivorship care or supportive programme for local breast cancer survivors. Speaker: Ms Lim Yee Ting Ethel is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies at Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS), National University of Singapore (NUS), on a full-time basis under the NUS Research Scholarship. She has received her Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) with University of Sydney in 2009 under the Alice Lee – Institute of Advanced Nursing Scholarship Award and completed training for the Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing in 2011 with Ngee Ann Polytechnic. As a registered nurse, Ms Lim has practiced in general medical wards and in medical, surgical and burns intensive care units. In 2012, she joined the National University of Singapore as a Research Assistant and received on-the-job training on research-related skills and knowledge, mainly in the field of oncology nursing. Organized by the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, NUS