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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Impact of Curriculum Innovation on Competitive Examination Among Nurses Working in Selected Hospital, at Chennai
Abstract: The main aim study to assess the knowledge on impact of curriculum innovation on competitive examination among nurses. And also assessing the compatibility of a new academic nursing curriculum with the new trends in the health care system and educational philosophy, and the extent to which the new programme represented an innovation in the nursing education. 0The study design chosen for the study is descriptive method. The sample size was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 36–38 Read article
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Assess the knowledge on Career opportunities among final year nursing students
Abstract: As the face of health care changes, so do the roles and opportunities for today’s nurse leaders. With that evolution, new roles emerge and provide fertile ground for nurses to apply their skills in different ways. A descriptive study was done to assess the knowledge regarding career opportunities among final year nursing students studying at The Salvation Army Catherine Booth College of Nursing. 50 students studying in final year were …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 87–91 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards and Prevention of Selected Substance Abuse among Pu College Students of Urban Pu Colleges at Bangalore
Abstract: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The word “adolescence” is derived from the Latin adolescere (to grow up). Adolescence is therefore literally the period of growing up and becoming an adult. In western society the term is now mainly used to describe the period from about 12 to about 18 or 19 years, or the period of development from childhood to young adulthood. Drug is a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–86 Read article
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Knowledge on Prevention of Conduct Problems Among School Teachers
Abstract: Descriptive research design with cross-sectional survey approach was carried on 60 school teachers, Salem to assess their knowledge on prevention of conduct problems. Closed ended questionnaire was prepared and validity of the tool was tested. Data were planned and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics which was depicted in the form of tables and graphs. Findings reveal that overall level of knowledge on preventing conduct problems. In general, 78.3% …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 39–41 Read article
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Effect of Music Therapy on Amount of Expressed Breast Milk and Anxiety Among Mothers of Babies Admitted in NICU
Abstract: Babies admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), whose sucking reflex is weak cannot suck well onto the breast. So, mothers require expressing their breast milk to feed their babies. The admissions of the child to the NICU poses stress for the mother, which could affect breast milk production. Therefore, an expressive evaluatory study to measure the result of music therapy on amount of articulated breast milk and nervousness among …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 59–67 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Paediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among Staff Nurses working in KLES
Abstract: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding paediatric cardio pulmonary resuscitation among staff nurses working in KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital Belagavi, Karnataka.” Objectives of study: 1. To evaluate the existing knowledge on Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among staff nurses. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme regarding Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Methods A Planned Teaching Programme was conducted using one …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 55–58 Read article
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A Comparative Study on the Self-Concept Among Working and Nonworking Women Residing in Selected Areas of Dera Bassi, District Mohali Punjab
Abstract: The present study was conducted with the purpose to assess and compare the self-concept of working and nonworking women residing in selected areas of Dera Bassi, Distt. Mohali Punjab and also to find association of self-concept of working and nonworking women with selected demographic variables. The Conceptual model of present study was based on component of self-concept given by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association 2009. Self-structured 5 point Likert …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 36–70 Read article
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Therapeutic positioning in CCU
Abstract: Repositioning is conceptualized as turning the patient from side to side when lying in bed or on a similar surface. Healthy individuals change positions, even during sleep, approximately every 12 min. A variety of sensory cues prompt a change in body position. These sensory cues prevent detrimental effects of prolonged periods of immobility. Individuals who have neurological impairments must rely on others to reposition them to prevent hazards of immobility. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Effectiveness of Nursing Care Bundle on Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Among Mechanically Ventilated Patients Admitted in Selected Hospitals, Erode, Tamil Nadu – Pilot Study
Abstract: Background: Pneumonia is another most mutual nosocomial poison in critically ill patients in the United States and is related with high humanity and morbidity. 86% of nosocomial pneumonias are connected with motorized ventilation and are named ventilators associated pneumonia. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of nursing care bundle on prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) among mechanically ventilated patients. Design: Quasi experimental design where nonequivalent control group design was adopted …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Assessment of the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Knowledge regarding Menopausal Syndrome and its Management among Premenopausal Women in Selected Community Area
Abstract: Menopause may be smooth experience for some women with only symptoms of cessation of menstrual flow while others face one or more of postmenopausal symptoms. Investigator during community posting experience found that the postmenopausal women in the community, were having a lot of problems regarding associates changes after menopause and management, and the postmenopausal women not able to cope up the situation. Therefore, the investigator felt with own experience the …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–33 Read article
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Fetus in Fetu – The Survival
Abstract: Fetus in fetu (FIF) is a rare uncommon pathology that results due to abnormal embroyogeneis in a diamniotic, monochorionic twin pregnancy. It occurs 1 in 500,000 live births. Due to unequal division of blastocoele results in monozygotic, monochorionic, and diamniotic twins of unequal sizes following which the smaller twin encases into the normally developing twin. The major presenting complaint is a palpable abdominal mass, predominantly in upper abdomen. The management …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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The Quality of Life Among Care Givers of Children With Special Needs in Selected Special With the View to Develop an Information Booklet on Strategies to Improve Their Quality of Life
Abstract: Background and purpose: Children are God given blessing to parents. The birth of a baby in a family is a happy event because he/she brings joy, happiness and expectation in the family. They wish to reproduce another who can carry on the culture and tradition of the family. There is a massive wound to the ego when the disability of the baby shatters their hope. Mother is expected to deal …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–47 Read article
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Effect of Snake and Ladder Game on Knowledge Regarding Dietary Practices among School Children.
Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of snake and ladder game on knowledge regarding dietary practices among school children. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding dietary practices among school children before and after administering the snake and ladder game, to evaluate the effectiveness of snake and ladder game on dietary practices among school children and to find out the association between the pretest …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Impact of Technology and Social Media on Children
Abstract: Social media is rapidly evolving in front of our eyes and it is practically difficult to reject and hide our children from this latest technology. The magnitude of media exposure is predominantly high. Survey says that and 73% of Indian children are cell phone users and the percentage of children addicted to gaming and internet has been increasing every year. In 2017, annual rate of growth of smartphone users in …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 68–77 Read article
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Parental Practices Regarding Mental Health of School Children
Abstract: Background: Problems related to mental health and behavior are common in most of the countries and children suffering with any of the mental health related problems are often exposed to social isolation and poor quality of life. Aims and objectives: To assess parental practices regarding mental health among children and to find association between parental practices regarding mental health of children with selected demographic variables. Materials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 48–54 Read article
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Magnitude of unwanted pregnancy and associated factors among young female students of Mettu University
Abstract: Introduction: Unwanted pregnancy poses a major and continuing social and health challenge in Africa, accounting for more than a quarter of the 40 million pregnancies that occur annually in the region. Objective: The main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of unwanted pregnancy and its associated factors among young female students of Mettu University, 2017. Methods: An institution based cross sectional descriptive study design was used. A …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Case study on ovarian torsion in pregnancy
Abstract: A 22 year old multigravida, thirteen weeks of gestational age presenting with torsion of the right ovarian cyst. She visited to the antenatal clinic with right side lower acute pain abdomen. She was diagnosed to have torsion of ovarian cyst during pregnancy and a cystectomy was carried out. Her histopathology report showed a benign serous cyst adenoma. Her pregnancy was followed up. She had a healthy alive girl baby under …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 4–6 Read article
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SHEEHAN’S SYNDROME
Abstract: Sheehan’s syndrome or simmond’s disease occurs at the severe haemorrhage usually postpartum. This damages the pituitary gland and destroy the hormone producing tissue so that gland cannot function. This results in amennorhea, agalactia ,hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia. KEY WORDS: Sheehan’s syndrome, Pituitary gland, agalactia.
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Risk taking behaviors among adolescents in selected High schools of Bagalkot, Karnataka
Abstract: Adolescence has extensive been familiar as a period of keen risk taking and accordingly a stage that want special over vision from adults nevertheless prospects concerning this period and views of how adolescence should be treated have varied. Adolescents often engage in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and early unprotected sexual activity. Risky behaviors might pose a threat to adolescents’ future health. The adverse health consequences …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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To develop and evaluate effectiveness of Standard operating procedure on control and prevention of nosocomial infection in NICU at SDM Hospital Sattur, Dharwad.
Abstract: BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: NICU is one of the most important but infection prone area of the hospital. It is not the treatment but the prevention which is the goal of infection control for the newborn. This goal is affected through good prenatal screening, immunization and early therapy of the mother prior to or during her pregnancy. Measures for reducing neonatal infection deserve high priority in every neonatal unit. Most …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–12 Read article