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A Pre-Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Kegel’s Exercise on Reducing Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence Among Women in Selected Villages at Namakkal DistrictBy Padmavathi. P, Chandramathi .K, T. K. Kiruthika, M. Kamali, M. Kaviya, N. Kaviya, D. Keerthana, E. V. Kokila, J. Kowsalya
Abstract: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Kegel exercises in reducing urinary incontinence among women aged above 35 years. A total of 30 women were selected from four villages in Namakkal district using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire and a standardized Urinary Incontinence Assessment Scale. Most participants (33%) belonged to the age groups of 40–50 and 50–60 years, …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article →
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Among Staff Nurses in Dhanvantri Critical Care Centre, ErodeBy Rufeena S., Padmavathi. P, Chandramathi .K, T. K. Kiruthika
Abstract: Background: A Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) occurs when microorganisms enter a patient’s bloodstream through a central venous catheter. These infections are potentially life-threatening but largely preventable through proper infection control practices. Nurses play a critical role in implementing evidence-based preventive measures to reduce the incidence of CLABSIs. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching program in improving staff nurses’ knowledge regarding the prevention of …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–27 Read article →
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Anxiety and Physiological Parameters Among Elderly in Selected Old Home, CoimbatoreBy S. P. Deepa, Raji K., T. K. Kiruthika
Abstract: An experimental study with a two-group pretest and posttest design was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of massage therapy on anxiety and physiological parameters among elderly adults residing in Annai Mother Therasa Old Age Home, Coimbatore. The study included 40 participants selected through simple random sampling and assigned equally to experimental and control groups. Data were collected using a Socio-Demographic Data Sheet, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and physiological measures, …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–29 Read article →