International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2020)
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Table of contents
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Factors Affecting Medication Errors from Viewpoint of Iranian Registered Nurses
Abstract: Introduction: Nurses have an important rolein medication error prevention. The present study conducted to reveal the factors affecting medication errors from the viewpoint of clinical nurses in hospitals affiliated to Qazvin University of Medical Sciences.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 144 nurses in 2019. Nurses' inclusion criteria werebeing registered nurse, willingness to participate in study, and more than 6 months experience. Data were collected using a demographic checklist and …
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Case Study on Kartagener Syndrome
Abstract: Kartagener’s syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by hereditary. The cause for this syndrome is the mutation of many genes. In Kartagener’s syndrome,the cilia areaffected and it leads to many morbidities. In this syndrome, there is a condition called situs inversus, in which the abdominal organs present in mirror image. There is no known particular treatment which can cure the Kartagener’s syndrome, so only the symptoms are treated.
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding First Aid for Burns and its Prevention in Selected Hospital, Mahasamund, (C.G.)
Abstract: This study is to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding first aid for burns and its prevention in selected district hospital Mahasamund. A non-experimental study using one-group pretest–posttest method was conducted. A sample size of 20 burn patients with convenience sample technique is used, and the subjects meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for the study. Data collection was done using structured questionnaires on burns including …
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Empowerment of Diabetic Clients with Knowledge on Foot Care Management
Abstract: Diabetic foot lesions are responsible for more hospitalizations than any other complication of diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations, with approximately 5% of diabetics developing foot ulcers each year and 1% requiring amputation. Diabetic foot ulcers, occur as a result of various factors, such as mechanical changes in conformation of the bony architecture of the foot, peripheral neuropathy, and atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease, all of …
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Compliance & Practices Related to Inhalation Therapy (MDI/DPI) Among Asthma Patients
Abstract: BackgroundAsthma is respiratory disease characterized by acute episode of spasm of bronchi in lungs leading to difficulty in breathing.Most often it is related to theallergic reaction of airways.It is treated with inhalation therapy that is metered dose inhaler (MDI) and dry powder inhaler (DPI).However, the desired treatment outcomes are not observed due to ineffective compliance and practices of MDI /DPI (metered dose inhaler and dry powder inhalers)Aims and objectivesAssess the …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice of Diabetic Diet Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Selected Hospital, Tumkur
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseasesdescribed by hyperglycaemic resulting from defected insulin secretion, insulin action or both on the basis of the irregularity in carbohydrates, protein, and fat metabolism. Hypotheses are as follows: H1: There is a significant relationship between knowledge and practice of diabetic diet among patients with diabetes mellitus. H2: There is a significant improvement in the knowledge and practices of diabetes patients with diabetes diet …
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis among Third-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of thyroid diseases in children, adolescents and adults, and it is also the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism with or without goitre. HT is characterized clinically as a commonly occurring, painless, diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland occurring predominantly in middle-aged women. There is an infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells between the follicles followed by their atrophy. …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge RegardingPost-operative Complications of Anterior Cervical Discectomy among Third-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is the most common surgical procedure to treat damaged cervical discs. There are many complications followed by ACD. Each surgery is unique, and nursing care to be provided is also different with respect to the type of surgery, patient condition, potential complications, etc.Nurse should be vigilant to identify post-operative complications and to care it along with medical team. Hence the investigator felt the …
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Varicose Veins amongTeachers in Selected Primary Schools
Abstract: “A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding varicose veins among the teachers in selected primary schools at Aurangabad, with a view to develop an information booklet.”Objectives: (1)To assess the knowledge regarding varicose veins among the teachers in selected primary schools. (2) To find out the association between knowledge of teachers in selected primary schools with selected socio-demographic variables. (3) To develop an information booklet on varicose veins.Methodology:The conceptual framework …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–12 Read article