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Simple Questionnaire (simple + questionnaire)
Selected AbstractsA STUDY OF CHINESE-ORIGIN AND EUROPEAN-ORIGIN AUSTRALIAN CONSUMERS' TEXTURE PREFERENCES USING A NOVEL EXTRUDED PRODUCTJOURNAL OF SENSORY STUDIES, Issue 5 2001J.M. MURRAY ABSTRACT Diverse food choices and preferences are commonly observed between consumers cross-culturally, however, many aspects of these behavioral differences are not yet fully understood. In order to investigate cross-cultural texture preferences, six extruded snack samples, manufactured under different processing conditions to represent a range of textural characteristics were characterized by a trained panel using descriptive sensory analysis. In parallel, thirty-eight naive European-Origin and thirty-seven naive Chinese-Origin Australian consumers (t = 75) rated their preference for the snacks. The snacks were not representative of any snacks on the market and thus represented a " novel" product in both cultures. Additionally, consumers answered a simple questionnaire and completed the food neophobia scale. Results of descriptive analysis indicated significant differences (p,0.01) between the samples for 13 out of 15 descriptive attributes but no significant differences in preference were found between European-origin and Chinese-origin consumers. However, overall analysis of mean effects indicated that Chinese-origin consumers rated samples significantly higher than European-origin consumers (p,0.05), suggesting a cultural bias in the use of line scales. Gender did not influence texture preference, however, age significantly influenced preference for three of the samples (p,0.05) and analysis of mean effects also indicated differences in consumers' ratings which were related to age. Food neophobia classification did not influence preference, although many more Chinese-origin consumers (28) were classified as neophobic than were European-origin consumers (11). [source] Classification for coding procedures in the intensive care unitACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, Issue 8 2002H. Flaatten Background: There is no commonly accepted coding system for non-operative procedures in general, including intensive care unit (ICU) procedures. In order to create a classification of codes for ICU procedures, a system developed at the University Hospital of Bergen was evaluated in four Nordic countries. Methods: Classification codes were constructed using seven main groups of related procedures that were given a letter from A to G. Within each group major procedures were given a number from 00 to 99, with the possibility of up to 10 subclassifications within each procedure. A simple questionnaire regarding the use of coding general ICU procedures and some specific procedures was sent to 171 ICUs in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway. They were also asked to give their comments on the new classification coding system, which was attached. Results: One hundred and fifty-four questionnaires were returned (response rate 90%). Some or most of the ICU procedures were registered in the ICUs (82.2%). However 38% did not use any coding system and 24% used a specific internal system. The new classification coding system was well received, and was given a mean value of 7.5 using a VAS scale from 0 to 10 (best). Most ICUs would consider using this system if introduced at a national level. Conclusion: Most Nordic ICUs do register some or most of the procedures performed. Such procedures are however, registered in very different ways, using several different systems, and are often home-made. The new classification system of ICU procedures was well rated. [source] Development and validation of a questionnaire for the assessment of bowel and lower urinary tract symptoms in womenBJOG : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, Issue 4 2002L. Hiller Objective To develop a simple but sensitive instrument to evaluate and document symptoms of both bowel and urinary dysfunction in women. Design A 22-item questionnaire covering a range of bowel and urinary symptoms was developed and underwent rigorous psychometric testing. Setting The gynaecology departments of three hospitals, a urogynaecology clinic, a functional bowel clinic and a general practice. Population Six hundred and thirty women, comprising four groups: 1. women awaiting hysterectomy (n= 379), 2. women following hysterectomy (n= 45), 3. women referred with functional bowel and/or urinary symptoms (n= 65), 4. asymptomatic controls (n= 141). Main outcome measures The content, construct and criterion validity, internal consistency, reliability and responsiveness of the questionnaire were measured. Results Peer and patient reports and missing data patterns supported face and content validity. Factor analysis showed a clinically relevant four-factor structure with low content replication able to distinguish between patient groups, indicating good internal structure. Comparison with clinical, anorectal physiological, videoproctographic, transit time and urodynamic test results provide provisional indication of criterion validity. Key domain question analysis and Cronbach's alphas showed internal consistency. Kappa values demonstrated good test,retest reliability and key question correlation over time proved responsiveness. Conclusions Our findings support the suitability, clinical validity, reliability and responsiveness of a simple questionnaire, which is sensitive to the constraints of clinical practice. The authors recommend its use in health care evaluation research assessing the effects of pelvic surgery and as a useful tool in comparing treatment efficacy. [source] Correlations between welfare initiatives and breastfeeding rates: a 10-year follow-up studyACTA PAEDIATRICA, Issue 1 2009Bruno Mordini Abstract Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of full breastfeeding during the first 6 months of age and to discover if training programs for health caregivers and welfare initiatives at the community level could improve breastfeeding rates. Methods: Newborn babies with gestational age ,36 weeks and birth weight ,2500 g, discharged from the hospital within the first week of life, without any underlying pathologies, were enrolled in 3-month long sample periods between 1997 and 2006. A questionnaire was distributed to the mothers, to be completed and submitted before hospital discharge. Data were collected from phone interviews at 1, 3 and 6 months. Results: Full breastfeeding rates at hospital discharge showed an oscillation between 69.9% and 87%. The rate decreased in the following months and reached very low levels at 6 months of age (<24%), with the exception of the last sample period in 2006 (44.9%). Conclusion: A simple questionnaire, combined with standardized phone interviews, can be easily reproduced and may be used as an indicator for quality of neonatal care at hospital nurseries. A social and cultural change of the whole community towards breastfeeding promotion will result in increasing breastfeeding rates. [source] A snapshot of MDT working and patient mapping in the UK colorectal cancer centres in 2002COLORECTAL DISEASE, Issue 6 2003M. J. Kelly Abstract Objectives To ascertain the position nationally of Colorectal Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) implementation as part of the NHS cancer plan. Also to define nationally patterns of ,bottlenecks' in the patient journey from referral to treatment. Methods A simple questionnaire was sent to the lead clinician at all 183 cancer networks asking about their current MDT organization, and whether they had undertaken a mapping exercise of the patient journey. Results Ninety-one percent (n = 166) of the questionnaires were returned, and of these 90% (n = 150) stated that their MDT meeting was up and running. Sixty-two percent (n = 102) stated they were having problems running their MDT meeting and of these 32% (n = 33) did not have a dedicated MDT clerk. Several of the Calman-Hine identified ,core personnel' are attending infrequently. Sixty-four percent (n = 107) of respondents have carried out a patient mapping process with 65% (n = 70) claiming it was a success, leaving 27% (n = 32) with no immediate plans to undertake the process. Conclusions Although MDT activity is near-universal, the survey has highlighted a wide variation in MDT meeting implementation across England, with the same problems being experienced by most centres. Organizational problems are common, and we feel that a dedicated MDT clerk is essential for smooth running. Further areas that require development have been identified by most respondents as radiological, oncological and endoscopic services. It is anticipated that true collaboration nationally will develop, and contact with the nine pilot sites is encouraged to explore solutions to difficulties. [source] | ||||||||||