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Praying and geriatric nursing care: spiritual nursing
Abstract: Spiritual care is an important concern in holistic nursing. The religious based practice might be a good tool for supporting spiritual nursing care. For geriatric patient, the attachment to religious belief and practice is common. Praying is common daily activity of the elderly in many countries. To use praying as additional tool to manage medical disorder is very interesting. The praying might be by the patients, cousins or medical personnel …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions on Depression Among Geriatric Clients
Abstract: Mental disorders in elderly persons vary widely, but a conservatively estimated 25% have significant psychiatric symptoms. In mental disorders Depression is the major important disorder affecting majority of people. Geriatric psychiatry is concerned with preventing, Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders in older adults. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on depression among geriatric clients. The research hypothesis formulated was there is a significant association between psychosocial …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Warning Signs of Myocardial Infarction among Patients with Hypertension
Abstract: Hypertension exerts a substantial public health burden on cardiovascular health status and healthcare systems in India. Cardiovascular diseases caused 2.3 million deaths in India in the year 1990 and this is projected to double by the year 2020. Hypertension is responsible for 57% of all stroke deaths and 24% of all coronary heart disease deaths in India. A pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted for the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–26 Read article
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Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation program to enhance quality of life on patients with post myocardial infarction (2015)
Abstract: Introduction: Myocardial infarction is a life threatening heart disease and a major public health problem all over the world. Health is defined by WHO is a state of complete mental and physical, social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity and this applies as a whole to rehabilitation of cardiac patients. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health through individualized programs designed to …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching on Knowledge of Newborn Care among Primipara Mothers.
Abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching (VAT) on knowledge of newborn care among primipara mothers in selected areas of Chennai. One-group pretest–posttest design was adopted among hundred mothers. The data collection was done by self-structured questionnaire on various aspects of newborn care, such as thermoregulation, breastfeeding, umbilical cord care, immunization, physiological jaundice, weight loss, and incessant cry. The overall aim of the study is to give evidence that …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 71–73 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice of Infant Care among Primipara Mothers in Indira Gandhi Children Hospital at Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction: Infant health in India shows drastic figures. Delhi ranks 9th (out of 29 states) in infant mortality rate (IMR), it is a pathetic 19th in exclusive breastfeeding (that is, only 34.5% of women breastfeed exclusively for 6 months) and 22nd in initiating breastfeeding within the first 1h. Only 29.9% of children in Delhi are given Oral rehydration salt during diarrhea. Rajasthan – though governed by a woman – ranks …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge of School Teachers Regarding Learning Disability in Children in Selected Primary Schools at Yeola, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Objectives of the study: To assess the existing knowledge of primary school teachers regarding identification and management of learning disability in school children, to assess the effectiveness of STP among primary school teachers regarding identification and management of learning disability in school children and to find association between pre-test knowledge of primary school teachers and demographic variables. Methodology: An evaluative approach was considered. The independent variable was STP and dependent …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 47–53 Read article
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A Factorial Design to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Ballon Therapy vs. Basil Leaves Steam Inhalation on Physiological Parameters Among Children with Upper Respiratory Infections in Selected Hospital, Erode
Abstract: Background: Respiratory tract infections are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide, particularly in developing countries, second only to diarrheal disease among the acute infectious disease. About four-and-a-half million children die of respiratory tract infection accounting for 30% of all deaths in childhood. Aim: To compare the effectiveness of steam inhalation vs. twin technique on respiratory function among under-five children with respiratory tract infection. Design: Quasi-experimental where …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 54–61 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effect of Health Teaching on Knowledge and Practices of Infant’s Mothers Regarding Complementary Feeding in Selected Slums
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effect of health teaching on knowledge & practices of mothers of infants regarding complementary feeding in selected slums. The research approach used was evaluative approach, design used was pre- experimental one group pretest posttest design and non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for sample selection. The samples were selected from the selected slums of PCMC. The samples consisted of 60 mothers of infants …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 42–46 Read article
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Measures of Music Perception in Children: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Previously stated positive effect of music therapy on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) laid the hypothesis of this study that children with ASD may perform better in musical task when given proper training when compared to the normal controls. Subjects and Methods: The present study consisted of 30 participants: 15 children with ASD and 15 age-matched typically developing children. All the participants were instructed to identify …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 66–70 Read article
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Application of Health Belief Model in Health Seeking Behaviour of Mothers
Abstract: The present study investigated the health seeking behaviour and its influential factors in child care among mothers of under-fives in selected area Anganawadies of Njarakkal Panchayat, Ernakulum, Kerala. The Rosenstock’s health belief model was adopted to study the health seeking behaviour in child care and its influential factors among mothers of under-five. The researcher also intended to assess the association between health seeking behaviour in child care among mothers of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 62–65 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Newborn Resuscitation among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospital
Abstract: A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding newborn resuscitation among staff nurses in selected hospital. The objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge on neonatal resuscitation among staff nurses. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on neonatal resuscitation among staff nurses. To determine the association between level of knowledge on neonatal resuscitation among staff nurses with their selected …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Stress among the First Year B.Sc. Nursing Students at Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, Charusat, Changa
Abstract: A descriptive study was conducted in a private nursing institute named Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, Charusat, Changa to assess stress level among nursing students. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. A total of 56 students participated in the study. Perceived stress scale was used as a tool to collect appropriate data. Pilot study was conducted among 5 students at Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, Charusat, Changa to …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Growth and Development of Mentally Challenged Children with Normal Children in Selected Schools
Abstract: The study was done by Madurai city middle school and Anbagam school at Madurai. A descriptive comparative research design was adopted to assess the growth and development. The target population of the study was children having normal and mentally challenged. The total sample size was 60. Both structured interview schedule were used to collect the data. Tools were tested for reliability and validity. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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A Descriptive Study on Health-Related Quality of Life and Coping Strategies among Adolescents with Epilepsy at Selected Hospitals
Abstract: A descriptive research design was used to associate between health-related quality of life and coping strategies regarding adolescents with epilepsy at selected hospitals. Sample was selected by convenient sampling technique. Data were collected from 30 adolescents with epilepsy, by using modified QOLIE-AD-48 Health-Related Quality-of-Life and coping strategies questionnaires for adolescents with epilepsy. This study will help to recognize the potential effects of epilepsy on all aspects of life of adolescents. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–13 Read article
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Coma Scoring: Necessary Knowledge for Nurse
Abstract: Comatose status is a common neurological problem in medicine. To have a good neurological nursing for the patients with problem of coma is an important issue in the clinical nursing. The basic knowledge regarding coma scoring which is an important tool for help access the patient for planning of proper nursing and emergency care.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–30 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effect of Movement Therapy on Self-Esteem Among Orphaned Children in Selected Orphanage at Kanyakumari District
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effect of movement therapy on self-esteem among orphaned children in selected orphanage at Kanyakumari district. The research approach adopted for this study was quantitative approach to assess the effectiveness of movement therapy on self-esteem among orphaned children in a selected orphanage at Kanyakumari district. The research design used for this study was quasi-experimental with one-group pretest–posttest design. The sample size consisted of 30 …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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A Descriptive Co-relation Study to Assess the Stress and Coping Among Adolescents of Alcoholic Parents in Selected Community Area, Namakkal District
Abstract: Background: India is one of the largest producers of alcohol in the world, and there has been a continuous increase in its production over the last 15 years, according to the new statistics. The statistics show that alcoholism increases suicidal tendencies, incidents of domestic violence, and affects the ability of a person to concentrate at work. Objectives: Co–relate stress and coping among adolescents of alcoholic parents. Design: Descriptive research design. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Crisis Intervention as Psychological First Aid in Psychiatric Emergency Presentation (PEP)
Abstract: Any demanding event or dangerous condition has a possibility for occasioning a crisis. The event or situation that comes at the end of the series of stressors may be minor making the situation more than the individual can handle. A crisis varies from stress in that a crisis outcomes in a period of unadorned disorganization resulting from the disappointment of individual’s usual coping mechanism or the absence of usual resources …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Review of Psychiatric Disability, Causes, Features, Management and Role of Healthcare Professional
Abstract: Médecins Sans Frontières recently released a comprehensive report on mental health in Kashmir: it concluded that half of all residents of the valley have "mental health problems". The report found that nearly 1.8 million adults (45%) of Kashmir's adult population—suffer from some form of mental distress. A majority (93%) have experienced conflict-related trauma. An average adult was found to have witnessed around eight traumatic events during his or her lifetime. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 43–48 Read article