Tamayo, Romelia Pimienta

Abstract:The study determined the extent of implementation of IMCI in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. This made use of a descriptive research design. The variables used are along diarrhea, cough, ear infection, anemia, and the profile of the implementer-respondents and the mother respondents. The participants were the Municipal Health Office staff and the mothers of children aged two months to five years old who sought consultation. Data were gathered through a questionnaire- checklist and content validated by a pool of experts. The statistical tools used were frequency, percentage, and mean. These are the conclusions drawn: 1) Majority of the implementer-respondents are 31-50 years old, female, married, 26 years in service, monthly income of Php 30,000, Public Health Nurse III, and attended three regional pieces of training. The majority of the mother-respondents have one to three children, are 26-30 years old, are married, are college graduates, and earn 1000-5000 per month.2) The extent of implementation of IMCI is Very High.. These are the recommendations forwarded: 1) Health personnel are encouraged to attend more training and seminars related to IMCI.2) The trained health personnel must conduct health education classes on the steps of IMCI to maintain the “Very High” extent of implementation. 3) Drugs for IMCI should always be available in the Municipal Health Offices. 3) Health personnel should attend training on the assessment of ear problems with the use of the prescribed instrument.

Keywords:Assessment, Instruction, Classification, Treatment, Intervention, IMCI

Abstract:The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological qualitative study is to provide an in-depth understanding, description, and interpretation of the disease experiences of COVID-19 survivors. The participants were the nine patients discharged from the different hospitals after receiving treatments from the intensive care units and covid wards. Data were collected through individual in-depth face-to-face and virtual interviews until data saturation were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method. Six main themes and 15 subthemes emerged: the main themes include: reactions while waiting for the COVID-19 test results, the physical and mental effects of COVID-19, adherence to the treatment and management in the hospital, treatment of hospital staff to their patients, support systems, and coping mechanisms of COVID-19 survivors. Understanding the patient's disease signs and symptoms should serve as a basis for developing medications and treatments for COVID patients. They should adopt the coping mechanisms presented in this study because it may help them recover, as proven by the survivors. Further study is also recommended in a wider and broader scope

Keywords:COVID-19 signs and symptoms, Phenomenology, COVID-19 treatments, COVID-19 survivor, COVID -19 virus

Abstract:Introduction: Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) nurses contributed substantially to the healthcare systems of the nations where they were employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although studies about nurses' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic have been conducted, there is still a gap in knowledge on the experiences of OFW nurses outside the country. Limited studies focus on the effects of the pandemic on nurses' overall risks and wellbeing. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of the OFW nurses who handled COVID-19 patients confined in hospitals. Methods: Hermeneutic phenomenology was employed in the study. A purposeful sampling technique was used to choose the participants. The study was conducted from August 2022 to December 2022. The participants of the study were the seven OFW nurses working in hospital ICUs and COVID wards. The data were analyzed using the Van Manen Method. Results: Eight main themes and twenty-four subthemes emerged from their lived experiences. OFW nurses demonstrated teamwork, spiritual ties, compassion, and self-sacrifice in saving the lives of their patients. Despite experiencing anxiety, fear, and paranoia, they remained optimistic and resilient, proving their superhero qualities despite the challenges of the public health crisis. Conclusions: Their experiences encountered marked the challenges and sacrifices they made as healthcare professionals. These should be addressed through targeted policies, enhanced support systems, and better working conditions, which are essential to prepare them for future crises and honor the contributions.