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Publication Metadata only Accuracy of pediatric triage at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand(2010-01-01) Worapant Kriengsoontornkij; Busaba Homcheon; Chulathida Chomchai; Wipapen Neamsomboon; Mahidol University) system has been in used since the year 2001, but the factors that affect the performance of triage nurse have not been evaluated. Objective: To compare the performance non-pediatric nurses who are responsible for pediatric patients in the emergency room... included percent, averages, and standard deviation where appropriate. A standard 4x4 contingency table was used to calculate the sensitivity and specificity. For comparison of performance, a post-hoc analysis was done where the nurses were divided into twoPublication Metadata only Blood pressure determination by traditionally trained personnel is less reliable and tends to underestimate the severity of moderate to severe hypertension(2007-04-01) Weranuj Roubsanthisuk; Unticha Wongsurin; Surachai Saravich; Peera Buranakitjaroen; Mahidol UniversityOBJECTIVE: Blood pressure determined by nurses has been observed to be unreliable. This study was conducted to compare the reliability of blood pressure measurements performed by traditionally trained nurses with those performed by a well-trained... nurse and by an automatic device. METHODS: Hypertensive patients in an outpatient clinic were studied. Each individual was subjected to three blood pressure measurements: the first one was performed by the traditionally trained nurse on duty at the timeItem Metadata only Implementation of high-performance CPR by basic life support (BLS) personnel: a pilot study in Thailand(2026-01-01) Riyapan S.; Chokvanich W.; Chakorn T.; Somboonkul B.; Chantanakomes J.; Phinyo N.; Konwitthayasin P.; Buangam K.; Saengsung P.; Riyapan S.; Mahidol UniversityBackground High-performance cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HP-CPR) is a structured, pit-crew-style resuscitation model that has been shown to improve performance in advanced life support (ALS) systems. However, its applicability in volunteer-based... basic life support (BLS) settings remains uncertain. This study aimed to describe the implementation of HP-CPR training for BLS personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, and to evaluate its impact on BLS performance using video-based process indicators, as wellItem Metadata only EMPLOYEE RETENTION THAT AFFECTS THE PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES(2023-09-01) Rodjam C.; Pansomboon S.; Chanthakit P.; Chotianusorn E.; Mungsing R.; Chankaew K.; Chanajindasopon A.; Rodjam C.; Mahidol UniversityThe objective of this research was to investigate employee retention factors that affect the performance of private hospital employees. The study sample consisted of 400 hospital employees in Bangkok. The tool used to store data is questionnaires... priority is Speed of operation, followed by Quality of work, and the last order is Personal skills. In the stepwise multiple regression analysis, it was found that the performance of employees correlated with the working environment (X1) and RelationshipsPublication Metadata only High-risk neonatal hearing screening program using automated screening device performed by trained nursing personnel at Siriraj Hospital: Yield and feasibility(2005-08-01) Pimol Srisuparp; Ruemporn Gleebbur; Sopapan Ngerncham; Jintana Chonpracha; Jeeranan Singkampong; Mahidol University; Siriraj Hospital)/ auditory brain stem response (ABR) device performed by trained nursing staffs. Study design: Single-center prospective, descriptive study. Material and Method: All neonates admitted to the Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty... bilateral affected. The significant independent risk factors in this study population were craniofacial anomalies and mechnical ventilation > 5 days. The protocol of having trained nursing staffs to perform the screening yielded good results, iPublication Metadata only Diagnostic performance of 2 h postprandial capillary and venous glucose as a screening test for abnormal glucose tolerance(2012-10-01) Sauwanan Bumrerraj; Janusz Kaczorowski; Pattapong Kessomboon; Bandit Thinkhamrop; Chatchalit Rattarasarn; Khon Kaen University; Universite de Montreal; Mahidol UniversityAims: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of postprandial venous and capillary glucose to screen for abnormal glucose tolerance in primary care setting. Methods: Both post-breakfast venous plasma and capillary blood glucose were taken... simultaneously from a consecutive sample of volunteer civil service workers in Khon Kaen, Thailand between June and December 2009. The 75-g oral glucose tolerance test was performed within 3 days of the baseline visit. Both postprandial capillary and venousPublication Metadata only Long-term effects of iron and zinc supplementation during infancy on cognitive function at 9 y of age in northeast Thai children: A follow-up study(2011-03-01) Tippawan Pongcharoen; Ann M. DiGirolamo; Usha Ramakrishnan; Pattanee Winichagoon; Rafael Flores; Reynaldo Martorell; Emory University; Cambridge Health Alliance; Rollins School of Public Health; Mahidol Universityevaluated. Objective: We investigated the effect of iron or zinc supplementation or both during infancy on cognitive performance 8 y later. Design: A follow-up study was performed in 560 children aged 9 y or 92% of those who had participated in a randomized... controlled trial involving 4 groups who received daily iron, zinc, iron plus zinc, or a placebo at 4-6 mo of age for 6 mo. Cognitive performance was assessed by using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (Thai version), the RavenPublication Metadata only Serum antioxidant levels and nutritional status in early and advanced stage lung cancer patients(2011-11-01) Kultida Klarod; Pranithi Hongsprabhas; Tueanjit Khampitak; Kosin Wirasorn; Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul; Roongpet Tangrassameeprasert; Jureerut Daduang; Puangrat Yongvanit; Patcharee Boonsiri; Khon Kaen University; Mahidol University. Nutritional status was assessed by body mass index (BMI) and subjective global assessment (SGA). Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status was used to assess the performance. The serum antioxidant and mineral levels were determined. Results... normal BMI patients (β = 0.04, P = 0.035). Patients with SGA class C had lower selenium levels (0.03 mg/L) than those with class A (β = -0.03, P = 0.035). The poorer ECOG performance patients had significantly lower β-carotene (β = -0.192, P = 0Publication Metadata only Sleep quality, neurocognitive performance, and memory self-appraisal in middle-aged and older adults with memory complaints(2021-07-01) Prabha Siddarth; Kitikan Thana-Udom; Rashi Ojha; David Merrill; Joseph M. Dzierzewski; Karen Miller; Gary W. Small; Linda Ercoli; Siriraj Hospital; Jane & Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior; David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Virginia Commonwealth University; Pacific Neuroscience Institute.5] years, 69.0% female) with mild memory complaints were asked to rate their sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and their memory performance using the Memory Functioning Questionnaire (MFQ), which measures self-awareness of memory... ability. Neurocognitive performance was evaluated using the Continuous Performance Test (CPT), Trail Making Test, Buschke Selective Reminding Test, and the Brief Visuospatial Test - Revised (BVMT-R). Results: Total PSQI scores were significantly associatedPublication Metadata only Relationship between anthropometric indicators and cognitive performance in Southeast Asian school-aged children(2013-09-01) S. Sandjaja; Bee Koon Poh; Nipa Rojroonwasinkul; Bao Khanh Le Nyugen; Basuki Budiman; Lai Oon Ng; Kusol Soonthorndhada; Hoang Thi Xuyen; Paul Deurenberg; Panam Parikh; Persatuan Ahli Gizi Indonesia (PERSAGI); Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Mahidol University; Hanoi Regional Animal Health Center; Nutrition Consultant; FrieslandCampinaNutrition is an important factor in mental development and, as a consequence, in cognitive performance. Malnutrition is reflected in children's weight, height and BMI curves. The present cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the association... between anthropometric indices and cognitive performance in 6746 school-aged children (aged 6-12 years) of four Southeast Asian countries: Indonesia; Malaysia; Thailand; Vietnam. Cognitive performance (non-verbal intelligence quotient (IQ)) was measured