International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research
Volume 5, Issue 1 (2019)
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Table of contents
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A Study to Assess the Awareness of Mothers of School Age Children on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse – A Parenting Challenge
Abstract: A non-experimental research study was adopted to identify the Awareness of Mothers of school age children on Child Sexual Abuse. In India, an estimated 679,000 children are victims of abuse and neglect as per the recent statistics. Mothers who satisfied the inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling technique and provided with questionnaire on Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Child sexual abuse. A teaching using power point presentation and then …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Identify the Prevalence of Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Diseases among the College Going Students in Selected Colleges of Ahmedabad City
Abstract: A descriptive survey study among college students assesses the prevalence of risk factors of coronary artery diseases. The objective was to find out the prevalence of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and their co-relation with selected demographic variables like gender, religion, and family income. Samples are students selected by the purposive sampling techniques from the college. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed to determine the prevalence of risk factor of coronary …
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A quasi experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding the knowledge about cataract among the patients admitted in ophthalmic ward of Dr. S.M.C.S.I Medical College and Hospital, Karakonam
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding the knowledge about cataract among the patients admitted in ophthalmic ward of Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital, Karakonam. Objectives of the study: (1). To assess the knowledge level regarding cataract and its management among cataract patients in the ophthalmic ward. (2.) To determine the association between level of awareness of cataract patients with …
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Knowledge and Reported Practice of ASHA Workers Regarding Infant Care in Selected PHCs Under Anekal Taluk, Bangalore
Abstract: A descriptive design was used to assess the knowledge and reported practice of ASHA workers regarding infant care including breastfeeding, complementary feeding and immunization. The objectives of the study were to assess knowledge of ASHA workers on infant care, the reported practice of ASHA workers on infant care, determine the correlation between knowledge and reported practice of ASHA workers on infant care, and to find the association between knowledge and …
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Dental Fluorosis
Abstract: Introduction: Dental fluorosis remains one of the most common disorders affecting the teeth, starting right from the early age. Hence it is important to prevent dental fluorosis from the school age level. To a certain duration (as per WHO; 0.6 ppm), fluoride ingestion is useful for teeth and bone development, but excessive ingestion causes a disease called fluorosis. The greatest matter in dental fluorosis is aesthetic modification in the permanent …
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Robotics in Nursing Care
Abstract: Human nurses can have peace of mind. Robotic jobs are safe and secure but a little help has come to the rescue to do multiple nursing tasks for them. Robot nurses helps nurses in hospitals. They have face recognition (cameras), voice recognition (microphones), arms and hands, and talks (speaker) with the patient, doctor, and nurses in eight human languages. Another responsibility is talking with those patients who do not have …
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A Study to Assess the Awareness and Attitude Regarding Cirrhosis of Liver Among Arts and Science College Students in Selected Colleges, Bengaluru
Abstract: Introduction: Cirrhosis is a complication of many liver diseases characterized by abnormal structure and function of the liver. The diseases that lead to cirrhosis do so because they injure and kill liver cells, after which the inflammation and repair that are associated with the dying liver cells cause formation of scar tissue. The liver cells that do not die multiply in an attempt to replace the cells that have died. …
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Carryover Effects and Counterbalancing
Abstract: In a counterbalanced design to control for order effects, researcher can use separate groups of subjects, each group receiving treatments in a different order. This is a technique in experimental design that is used to avoid the introduction of confounding variables. In usability testing, this technique is most commonly used when organizing task order. Besides counterbalancing, participants are assigned to orders randomly by using the techniques. Counterbalancing attributes to the …
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A study to assess the effectiveness of self-instruction module on knowledge regarding laws for woman’s rights in India among people working in selected private organization at Mehsana district
Abstract: Despite great step made by the international women’s rights movement over many years, girls and women around the globe are still married as children or trafficked into forced labor and sex slavery. Violence against women’s is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations amid women and men, which have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men and to the prevention of the full advancement of women, and …
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Nurses: A Voice to Lead, Health is the Human Right
Abstract: Health systems are an essential element of a healthy and equitable society. Nurses are the key, heart and backbone of any health system providing education, information, comfort, and hope and delivering care. According to WHO health is the enjoyment of highest attainable standard of well being. When health is viewed as a human right, there is a demand on us to take action and a responsibility to enable access to …
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Prevention of Premenstrual Syndrome in Adolescence
Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as regular premenstrual physical or emotional symptoms that interfere with daily living and functioning at home and workplaces. Causes may be abnormal level of ovarian hormones like estrogen or progesterone. PMS occurs during the luteal phase of menstrual cycle symptoms including anxiety, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, palpitations, forgetfulness, fluid retention, weight gain and breast tenderness. Risk factors are that stress may precipitate condition, increasing age, …
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Distribution of Drug on Bed: An Effort to Reduce the Crowd in Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan (India)
Abstract: Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, one of the largest hospitals of the country, is staffed with 700 doctors and 1770 nurses with 2282 beds in 72 wards. It has many specialty and super-specialty departments with many intensive care units, semi-intensive care units and operation theatres. It is the most populated hospital of the country with 575 average patients in in-patient department, 7780 average patients in out-patient department and 854 …
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Simulation on Newborn Care Among III Year B.Sc. Nursing Students of SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka
Abstract: Background of the Study: Essential newborn care is a critical skill for professional nurses, who must understand and follow various steps in the care provided for a newborn after delivery and which extended till the discharge of mother and baby, to assure the newborn safety. This care is mainly divided into two: immediate care and ongoing care. The care which is provided immediately after birth within 24 hours is immediate …
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Test and Development of Fixed-Unfixed Cost Accounting Model (FUCAM) in a Hospital Setting
Abstract: The upward escalation of morbidity rate in India has led to an increased demand for hospital services. At the same time, the hospital management rises the healthcare cost substantially in India to harvest at the right time. Similarly, the hospitals doubled the patient care charges, as the admission in the hospitals becomes a nightmare for the people. Here, the paper attempts to understand the difference between the actual cost spent …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Ill Effects of Tobacco Use among High School Children in a Selected Higher Secondary School, Nagercovil
Abstract: Tobacco smoking contains chemicals that are harmful to the smokers and non-smokers. Of the more than 7000 chemicals in tobacco smoke, at least 250 are known to be harmful. Among the 250 known harmful chemicals in tobacco smoking, at least 69 can cause cancer. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco use among high school children. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 77–89 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Normal Saline Compress on Thrombophlebitis among Patients in Selected Hospital, Krishnagiri District
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of normal saline compress on thrombophlebitis among patients in selected hospital at Krishnagiri District. The aim of the study is: (1). To asses and compare the pre- and post-test levels of thrombophlebitis among patients in study group and control group. (2). To determine the effectiveness of normal saline compress on thrombophlebitis among patients in the study group. (3). To associate the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 90–100 Read article