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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Behavioral Problems of Children Among Mothers in Rural Community of Dera at District-Ambala, Haryana with a view to Develop Information Booklet
Abstract: To assess the level of knowledge on behavioral problems of children among mothers residing in rural community of Dera at District-Ambala, Haryana. Ascertain the relationship between mothers' level of knowledge about behavioural problems in children and their chosen socio demographic variables and to provide information booklet on prevention of behavioral problems in children. Material And Methods: A quantitative study by using non-experimental research design was used a study conducted on …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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A Methodological Study on Development of Clinical Practice Guidelines on Eye Care (CPGE) on Critically Ill Patients Admitted in ICUs
Abstract: Eye care is an essential part of treatment of the critically ill patient, as various mechanisms normally encompassed in caring the eye from infection and injury are cooperated. Methodology: A developmental study was conducted involving Delphi technique in 3 phases. Result: Critical value of CVR according to Lawshe criteria for 11 panelists was 0.59. All items were having CVR value ≥0.59 so all the items were remained. Usability of CPGE …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 62–67 Read article
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Bio Medical Waste Management Among Nursing Students with an View to Develop Information Leaflet
Abstract: The study was assessing the knowledge of Bio medical waste management. Material and Methods: Research Study done in JSS College of Nursing Mysore. A descriptive design with non probability convenient sampling technique and forty students were selected. Study conducted for nursing students. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assessing the knowledge about biomedical waste management. The mean level of knowledge score of Nursing students that two (5%) had poor knowledge, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 68–73 Read article
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Effect of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Gastritis and its Prevention among Adolescents
Abstract: Gastro intestinal disorders are a leading cause of loss of time from work and hospitalization. A quasi-experimental study was done to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge of adolescents regarding gastritis and its prevention. The study was done among 60 adolescents in selected pre university colleges and stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The results revealed that in the pre-test most of the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 45–49 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Teach-Back Technique on Improvement of Discharge Education among the Parents of Children Admitted with Respiratory Tract Infections in Pediatric Unit of SDM Hospital, Dharwad
Abstract: Introduction: Respiratory tract infections constitute the greatest ‘illness burden’ in childhood, virtually affecting all age groups but especially in under five children. Due to improper discharge education children will be readmitted with other episodes of illness. So teach-back is one of the technique used to communicate discharge planning which helps care takers to understand the information being provided. Statement of the problem: A comparative study to evaluate the effectiveness of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Nurses’ Autonomy and Its Relation to Their Attitude towards Patient's Rights Advocacy
Abstract: Nursing autonomy has been listed as the most important contributing factor to nurses’ job satisfaction. The more nurses have autonomy in decision-making and nursing practices, the more they have the opportunity to advocate patients against any procedure that harms the nursing process and the patient's treatment plan. Aim of the study is to identify the relationship between nurses' autonomy and advocacy of patients' rights. A descriptive correlation design was utilized …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–28 Read article
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Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Gastric Residual Volume in Mechanically Ventilated Patients on Nasogastric Tube Feeding Admitted in ICUs of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Enteral nutrition intolerance entails several complications such as increased gastric residual volume, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. The large quantity of Gastric Residual Volume may leads to aspiration of stomach contents, abdomen distension and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Abdominal massage or rubbing therapy is one of the applicable and effective techniques that can be useful to increase the digestive system motility, enhance the intestinal activity and decrease intra-abdominal pressure …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Enhancement Programme for Staff Nurses on Selected Quality Indicators in Critical Care Units of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background: As profession become more interdependent, quality assurance programme will help to improve the quality of nursing care. Since there is no much research conducted in this area the investigator wishes to conduct a study on the effectiveness of enhancement programme for staff nurses on selected quality indicators in critical care units. Objectives: (1) To compare the adverse events before and after the enhancement programme. (2) To compare the family …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Child Rights Among School Children
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding child rights among school children in selected school in Ernakulam District, Kerala the objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding child rights among school children and to find the association with knowledge score and selected demographic variables. The tools used to collect the data were …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Content Validity of Tool: Socio-Demographic Proforma & Structured knowledge questionnaires on Significance of Simulation in nursing education
Abstract: Background: Nursing is a practical related profession. Which need a continuous skill development and practice on the patient for betted patient care without harm. Simulation is a technique or a methodology which is very much essential to learn practical aspect of the nursing procedure. The nursing students can commit the mistake on simulator and learn the procedure from their own mistakes. It is essential that the nursing students must have …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Knowledge Based Teaching Regarding Care of Pressure Sores among Care Givers of Non-ambulatory Patients
Abstract: Background: Pressure ulcer presents a major health challenge worldwide. The presence of pressure ulcer creates a number of significant difficulties physically, psychologically, and clinically to patients, care givers and their families. Pressure ulcer represents a major burden of sickness and reduces quality of life for patients, their care givers and families. Pressure ulcers are easier to prevent than to treat. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Pain and Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography, Coimbatore
Abstract: Background: Patients who are undergoing angiography experience pain and anxiety. This increases myocardial oxygen demand and aggravates the workload of heart and also increases the duration of hospital stay. Music therapy is an easy and non invasive interventional approach that can help patients enhance their health status and alleviate pain and anxiety. Methodology: The present study entitled, Effectiveness of music therapy on pain and anxiety in Kongunad Hospitals, Coimbatore. The …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Case Vignette: “An Effective Strategy to Facilitate Learning of Graduate Nursing Students Regarding Nursing Management of Patient with COPD.”
Abstract: The present study was carried out to explore the impact of case vignette as an effective strategy to facilitate learning among graduate nursing students regarding nursing management for patient with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) sample size 40 students and purposive sampling technique was used. Forty selected samples had already undergone expository teaching on COPD and its nursing management. The present study was modeled on single pre- and post-test experimental …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A study to assess effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding assessment of delirium in ICU patients in selected hospitals, Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Nurses give direct care to patients and spent much time with patients during hospitalization. Nurses should be vigilant to identify the delirium in ICU patients and to assess it along with medical team. Therefore the investigator felt the need to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding assessment of delirium in ICU patients among staff nurses in selected hospitals, Bangalore. Through this study investigator …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Effect of Junk Food on Mucosal Layer of GI Tract Among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges at Bengaluru
Abstract: Background: Junk food is high in calories, sodium, and fat. Numerous health issues might be attributed to eating junk food in excess. Teenagers who consume junk food may be unable to eat a balanced meal at home or at school. Teenagers all throughout the world now frequently eat meals like Maggi noodles, burgers, pao-bhaji, sandwiches, hot dogs, patties, pastries, pop-corn, potato chips, carbonated beverages, biscuits, muffins, toast, kulcha-channa, samosa, and …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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An exploration of Zika virus eruption
Abstract: Zika virus (ZIKV) is a recently rising relative of the Flaviviridae family and associated to dengue (DENV) and Chikungunya (CHIVKV). ZIKV infection was distinguished by mild disease with fever, headache, rash, arthralgia and conjunctivitis, with unprecedented association with Guillain–Barre Syndrome (GBS) and microcephaly. Nevertheless, since the end of 2015, a rise in the number of GBS related cases and an astonishing number of microcephaly in fetus and neonates in Brazil …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Psychosocial Aspects of Senior Citizens and Perceived Non-productivity Leading to Depression and Cognitive Dysfunction
Abstract: Growth and development of an individual begins from the time of birth and the process continues throughout the life. As the person grows physical and mental development also takes place. With advancement of science and technology and treatment modalities the life expectancy has been increased from 53 years in 1978 to 59 years. As a result of which geriatric population is rapidly increasing in India.After 60 years the productivity of …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Spirulina with Lemon Juice on Anemia among Under-five Children in Selected Schools at Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Abstract: Anemia among under-five children is an important concern for the health authorities in India. Untreated anemia in children can have a serious effect on their growth. Spirulina is blue-green algae. It contains protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals. It is aimed at a quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of spirulina with lemon juice on anemia among under-five children in selected schools at Madurai, Tamilnadu. Quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 50–61 Read article
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Knowledge about Child Abuse among Mothers Attending the OPDS of a Selected Hospital at Kunnumkulam, Thrissur District
Abstract: Introduction: Children are future of any nation. All children need care and protection for their growth and development. Their rights also to be protected. In the present scenario, there are many incidents taking place against the children which includes maltreatment, abuses, child labor etc. Aim of this study is to assess the knowledge level of mothers regarding child abuse. Descriptive study conducted at Malankara Medical Mission Hospital, Kunnumkulamand samples were …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Gadget Addiction and Parental Responsibilities
Abstract: Gadgets like mobile, iPad and other electronic devices are a necessary evil in the modern world. These electronic devices have many advantages in the day-to-day life of human and it is a boon in terms of knowledge transfer to all age groups in a very short span of time. It has its own disadvantages and when recklessly used causes very many ill effects for the mankind. The global pandemic of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–10 Read article