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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome: Etio-Pathology with Nursing Consideration
Abstract: Mallory-Weiss syndrome is one the condition resulted in tear or laceration in the distal part of the esophagus and upper part of the stomach which is caused by excessive consumption of alcohol, massive use of carbonated drinks and gastrointestinal irritants. This condition can be diagnosed with the help of reviewing the clinical manifestations and complete blood count, endoscopy, vomitus, and stool examination for presence of blood. This condition can be …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Effectiveness of Muscle-strengthening Exercise on Muscle function among Patients who Undergone TKR Surgery at Erode Trust Hospital, Erode
Abstract: Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery has become the most successful surgery for patients with severe debilitating arthritis. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of muscle-strengthening exercise on muscle function among patients undergone TKR surgery. Design: Quasi-experimental design, where pre and post-test with control group design. Setting: Erode Trust Hospital, Erode. Participants: 30 patients who undergone TKR surgery fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Selection criteria: Mild to poor muscle contraction with …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice towards Weight Reduction among Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Abstract: PCOS has affected 116 million women and still counting, that is about 3.4% of the entire global population, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012. It is a common and the leading cause of inability to get pregnant among women in their reproductive age. It is a complex phenomenon as it combines the environment, behavior, genetic, and physiological factors of health that are intertwined producing a phenotypic …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge of GNM Interns Regarding Care of Neonate with Hyperbilirubinemia in School of Nursing Berhampur, Ganjam
Abstract: A pre-experimental approach, one group pre-test and post-test design was undertaken among GNM intern students, school of nursing, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha, with the objectives to assess the effectiveness of information booklet regarding care of neonate with hyperbilirubinemia among GNM intern students who were selected by using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire schedule from 23.04.2015 to 03-05 2015. The theoretical framework selected for the study …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 48–68 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Assess the Effect of Antenatal Expression of Breast Milk on Lactation Performance among Primigravida Mothers in GGS Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot
Abstract: Human milk is the preferred feeding for all infants. The initial 2–3 days of lactation period are very crucial. The problem is common in primipara, and mothers with cesarean deliveries. The preparation of breast and motivation for breastfeeding should start during antenatal period at least at 37 weeks of gestation. Antenatal expressing of breastmilk is the hand expression and collection of colostrum during pregnancy. Antenatal expression of breast milk is …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Management of Pregnancy in the COVID-19 Era
Abstract: Corona virus infection is emergency condition internationally during 2020 and declared as pandemic by WHO. In this concern the pregnant women have the possible effect by this pandemic situation in many countries. Information on COVID-19 and pregnancy are scarce and spread throughout a few case series, with no more than fifty cases in total. The present article provides a brief review of pregnancy in the COVID-19 era, and the effects …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice Regarding Neonatal Resuscitation among Staff Nurses Working in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Abstract: Nurses working in neonatal intensive care unit require competence in neonatal resuscitation; the challenges experienced by healthcare providers during this procedure are unique due to different causes of cardio-respiratory arrest. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice regarding neonatal resuscitation among staff nurses working in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Study design was descriptive research design; samples were selected by means of purposive sampling design. …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 69–76 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Diet during Pregnancy among Primigravida Mothers
Abstract: A descriptive design with cross-sectional survey approach was used to assess the knowledge regarding diet during pregnancy among primigravida mothers in Maternal and Child Health Centre, Annathanappatti, Salem. 100 primigravida mothers were selected by purposive sampling technique and data was collected by using structured interview schedule. Area wise distribution of mean, SD and mean percentage of knowledge scores on diet during pregnancy among primigravida mothers shows that the highest mean …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 42–47 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Febrile Convulsions
Abstract: Aim: The aim was to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme regarding knowledge on febrile convulsion among mothers of under-five children in a selected hospital in Mumbai. Methods: Quantitative approach, pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test only design. The study was conducted in the pediatric ward of a selected hospital, Andheri (E), Mumbai. The mothers of under-five children were selected through a non-probability convenient sampling technique. A self-structured tool …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 73–84 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Preventive Measures Adopted by the Mothers of Infants Regarding Water Borne Diseases in a Selected Area of Ferozepur, Punjab
Abstract: Waterborne diseases are conditions caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted in water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing, drinking water, or by eating food exposed to contaminated water. Diarrhoea is a leading killer of children, accounting for approximately 8% of all deaths among children under age 5, worldwide in 2017. In 2015, deaths from diarrhoea in Indian children under five accounted for 10% (117,285) of all deaths …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 89–103 Read article
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Protection of Children during COVID-19
Abstract: Introduction: Emerging evidence from China, Europe, and the USA has shown a consistently higher risk of severe COVID-19 in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Severe disease is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a patient with severe acute respiratory illness (fever and at least one sign/symptom of respiratory disease, for example, cough, shortness of breath); and requiring hospitalization”. In a recent report from the USA, …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 85–88 Read article
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Life Review Therapy for Geriatrics
Abstract: The presence of a person with a wrinkled face, bright eyes, plenty of love and compassion „an elderly person„ is a source of courage and support to all the younger members in the family. Creating “agefriendly” approach of physical and social environments can have a huge impact on improving the psychological wellbeing of older people. Life review is one of the compassionate methods of reminiscence, guided and directed by an …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Understanding Geriatric Counselling: The Scope of Inclusion in India’s Health Context
Abstract: In the Indian context, majority of the aged individuals are cared/maintained by their own children or their immediate family members. As age advances, a lot of physical and emotional changes seem to put these care givers in dilemma. The lack of awareness on management modalities, day-to-day schedule changes and increasing emotional needs makes geriatric care challenging. In order to tackle the issue appropriately and for maintaining a healthy quality of …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Application of Nursing Theory to Old Age Care
Abstract: Theory in Nursing is a systematic and organized group of statements associated with questions within the nursing discipline. There has been a rapid increase in the elderly population in India between 1991 and 2001. It has been projected that by the year 2050, the elderly population would rise to about 324 million. To ensure the quality of care of elderly, nursing theories can be applied and a theory which can …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Geriatric Loneliness: An Unexpected Grief
Abstract: Geriatric loneliness is a psychological term used to signify the psychological symptoms that arise when the youngest child leaves family for work or further studies causing a large empty space in the family leaving the aged parents behind termed as the empty nest. Many psychological theories explain about the loneliness and multiple viewpoints exist regarding the phenomenon. The human psychology and better understanding of menopausal phase and the hormonal changes …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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End-of-Life Care
Abstract: Life and death are the two coins of life. Good death is free from pain and suffering. Those who are suffering from incurable diseases need special care considerations like palliative and end-of-care facilities. These are dealt with very compassionately and holistically. Life is a gift from Almighty. Living a healthy life is a great art and science. But life throws a lot of undesirable and unacceptable situations like cancer and …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Correlational Study to Find Out the Relationship Between Information and Lifestyle Among Pre-hypertensive Employees
Abstract: Prehypertension is to increase the awareness about the lifetime risk of hypertension and to increase awareness about the reduced risk of complications. Identify individuals in whom early intervention by lifestyle modifications could lower blood pressure. Prehypertension is often associated with multiple additional cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes mellitus. Diseases which are in the true sense multifactorial are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors but …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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Assessment of Stress and Coping Strategies of Nursing Teachers due to Online Teaching During COVID-19
Abstract: A non-experimental descriptive study to assess the stress and coping strategies of online teaching during COVID-19 among nursing teachers of selected nursing college at Ernakulam District. The objectives were to assess the level of stress, coping strategies, stressors, association between stress and selected demographic variables, and the correlation between stresses and coping strategies. 20 nursing teachers were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data collection was done using a questionnaire. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 32–34 Read article
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Hazards of Nicotine Dependence Among Teenagers
Abstract: Background: An individual can have withdrawal symptoms which are uncomfortable feelings that every drug user experiences after he or she has stopped taking a drug. The withdrawal symptoms include shaky, have sleeping difficulties, experienced increased appetite, and feel uneasy, irritable, and less alert. These unpleasant symptoms can prevent many smokers from quitting. Nicotine replacement therapy, just like the nicotine patch and gum, has helped many smokers to quit smoking and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises on Stress among Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals
Abstract: Introduction: Stress may be defined as a real or interpreted threat to the physiological or psychological response. It results because of the compulsion of a person to adjust or adapt to an environment. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of deep breathing exercises on stress among nurses working in selected hospitals in the Kanyakumari District. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach was used in the study. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–21 Read article