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Interdisciplinary Communication in the Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 6 (2010)
Pages: 
656–61
Synopsis: 
A cross-sectional survey of medical staff in the Intensive Care Unit, the University Hospital of the West Indies regarding interdisciplinary communication was conducted in January 2008. Communication between staff members was unsatisfactory, with differing perceptions between physicians and nurses. There were lower levels of openness reported by nurses (32%) compared to physicians (73%). There was an overall poor perception of leadership within the unit.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the perceptions of physicians and nurses working full-time in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) regarding interdisciplinary communication.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
ICU communication openness
job satisfaction
leadership qualities
teamwork
Journal Authors: 
LPT Chang
HE Harding
I Tennant
D Soogrim
K Ehikhametalor
B James
A Frankson
GM Gordon-Strachan
e-Published: 15 Oct, 2013

Dynamics of Antibiotic Usage in the Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 2 (2010)
Pages: 
159–64
Synopsis: 
A cross-sectional, analytical study of antibiotic usage patterns at the Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies was conducted on consecutive admissions between July and December 2007. Areas for improvement identified included attention to appropriate prophylactic antibiotic use and duration of courses, and use of de-escalation.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine antibiotic usage patterns in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
University Hospital of the West Indies
Antibiotic Use
de-escalation
Intensive care
Journal Authors: 
V Chin
HE Harding
I Tennant
D Soogrim
GM Gordon-Strachan
MA Frankson
e-Published: 02 Oct, 2013

The Development of Postgraduate Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Training at the University of the West Indies

Issue: 
Vol 61, issue 4 (2012) - Special Issue on Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago 50 years Independence
Pages: 
463–6
Synopsis: 
The majority of graduates of the DM (Anaesthesia and Intensive Care), nurse anaesthetists and post-basic intensive care unit (ICU) nursing programmes have remained in the Caribbean and are providing invaluable services to its people. Some have become lecturers and are training future trainers.

ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
Anaesthesia and intensive care training
graduates contribution to the region
post basic ICU nursing training
Journal Authors: 
MD Scarlett
A Crawford-Sykes
HE Harding
DR Chen
e-Published: 21 Aug, 2013

The Development of Anaesthetic Services in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)
Pages: 
73–5
Synopsis: 
Formal training in the administration of anaesthesia was instituted on the recognition that dedicated physicians/ nurses offered a better morbidity/mortality profile to patients. Much progress has been made since the turn of the 20th century, in keeping with international standards.


“No nation, no race can face the future with confidence unless it knows what it is capable of. This is the function of history”. Charles Finch III.

                                                                          ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Anaesthesia training
anaesthetic services
improve outcome
Journal Authors: 
MD Scarlett
A Crawford-Sykes
HE Harding
e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

The Prevalence of Seat Belt Use in Kingston, Jamaica: A Follow-up Observational Study Five Years after the Introduction of Legislation

Issue: 
Vol 55, Issue 5 (2006)
Pages: 
327–9
Synopsis: 
An observational cross-sectional study of seatbelt utilization conducted in Kingston, Jamaica, showed 81.2% utilization by private motor vehicle drivers and 74.0%, by front seat passengers. This was significantly improved compared to 21.1% and 13.6% respectively in 1996, before the introduction of legislation in 1999 (p < 0.001). Females were significantly more likely than males to wear seat belts, both when driving (92.5% vs 77.3%; p < 0.001) and as front seat passengers (79.9% vs 66.3%; p < 0 001).

ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Seat Belt Use in Kingston
Journal Authors: 
IW Crandon
HE Harding
JM Branday
DT Simeon
A Rhoden
R Carpenter
e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013
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