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Effect of Oral Motor Stimulation on Drooling Among Children with Cerebral Palsy at Selected Centres in Coimbatore
Abstract: An interventional study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of oral motor stimulation on drooling among children with cerebral palsy at Amrit centre for special needs and Women Volunteer Service (WVS) special school, Coimbatore. Pre-experimental one group pre-test–post-test design was used to conduct the study. Purposive samples of 25 children with cerebral palsy who have drooling were included in this study. Pre-assessment was done by using drooling quotient scale for …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Prevention Regarding the Water Borne Diseases Among Mothers of Under Five Year Children to Prepare Health Education Module in Selected Hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Abstract: This study was done to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding water borne diseases and its prevention among children under 5 years of age with a view to prepare health education pamphlet in a selected area of a hospital at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The purpose of the study was to assess the mother’s knowledge so as to identify the deficit area regarding water borne diseases among children under five years of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–29 Read article
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Article Writing and Plagiarism in Nursing Field - An Idea of Someone Else!
Abstract: Nursing expert publishes various research or review articles in different journals so as to let other nurses get a view of what all is happening in different nursing fields. Many people would like to learn good things from others. However, sometimes, other’s knowledge, ideas, thoughts, images, etc. are taken without their acknowledgement, which is known as plagiarism. Plagiarism is otherwise also called as theft or steal. The important purpose of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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How to Attain Normalcy in Childbirth?
Abstract: Procreation is nature’s most basic way of creating and sustaining the biosphere. Childbirth, as in animals, is a normal process in human beings too. Too much medicalization of this normal process has forced social and health professionals to rethink as to where things have gone beyond a reasonable limit and what can be done to bring normalcy to the nature’s beautiful event called childbirth. Cannot we help a pregnant woman …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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Are the Indian Nursing Staff Stationed at Health Centers Updated About Newer Vaccines in the Universal Immunization Programme?
Abstract: Editorial Insight
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–8 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Swine Flu Among Staff Nurses Working at IGMC and Hospital Shimla H.P.
Abstract: The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of swine flu among staff nurses working at IGMC and Hospital, Shimla (H.P.). Quantitative research approach and one group pre and post-test research design was adopted for the study. Fifty staff nurses were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Demographic data was collected by using proforma and knowledge of staff nurses was …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effectiveness of Nursing Care on Postnatal Mothers Immediately After the Delivery
Abstract: Postnatal mothers are at risk as most of the deaths occur in this period, when compared to during pregnancy and childbirth. Postnatal care should be a continuation of care the women has received through her pregnancy and labour. It aims to provide consistency of advice and support for recovery from pregnancy and childbirth. The objectives of the study were to assess health condition of the postnatal mothers immediately after the …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Parents Knowledge about the Home Care Management of Children with Autism Disorder in Carunnai Special School, Puducherry
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on level of knowledge among parents on home care management of children with autism disorder. The result reveals that the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on home care management of autism among parents of autistic children in the pretest mean level of knowledge were 11.40 and the standard deviation were SD is 3.241. Comparatively the post-test …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Integrating Nursing Theory into Practice: Orem Self-Care Deficit Theory
Abstract: Nurses base their practice on their experience, intuition or the way they have been taught. Such approaches lead to role and stereotypical practice. The knowledge for the science of nursing can be provided through testable theories. Theory provides professional autonomy by guiding the practice, education and research functions of the profession. Orem’s general theory is composed of three interrelated theories which include: (1) the theory of self-care (describes and explains …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Effect of Intervention Package on Self-Esteem of Senior Citizens
Abstract: A pre-experimental one group pretest posttest study was conducted to assess the effect of intervention package on self-esteem of senior citizens in a selected community, Kerala. A total of 40 senior citizens were selected by convenience sampling technique. The tools used for the study were background information of senior citizens and modified self-esteem scale. The study result shows that there is significant association between self-esteem and education ( Χ2=-5.45, p …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Research Brief: High Risk Behavior among Adolescent Boys: A Matter of Serious Concern
Abstract: Objective: To assess the high risk behavior among adolescent boys (15–19 years) in the resettled colony of Chandigarh. Methods: Cross-sectional study was done to interview 301 study subjects. Systematic random sampling has been used in this study. Results: Adolescent boys were abusing alcohol (27.2%), cigarette (11%), cannabis and other drugs (6.6%). More than half of the adolescent boys had a good knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases (59%). Only one-third of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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Effect of Structured Teaching Program (STP) on Knowledge Regarding Cardiotocography (CTG) Monitoring Among Nursing Students
Abstract: Labour is considered as one of the most memorable incidents of life period for each and every mother. The assessment of fetal well-being and mother is of paramount importance as far as labour is concerned, and here comes the role of cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring. Being future nurses, the students of nursing should have thorough knowledge and skill regarding CTG. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Counselling During Adolescent Stage
Abstract: Frightening complexity of current culture postures a change of difficult problems primary to conflicts, frustration, unnatural competition, etc. that result in worth crisis and severe instability between children. Now such a complex society, the individual has to face many difficulties in lifespan for an improved alteration in a social structure. Globalization procedures and evidence technology have knowingly transformed the way people work. Thus the students respond problems and circumstances in …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Changes During Adolescent Period
Abstract: Adolescence is the period of developmental transition between childhood and adulthood, involving multiple physical, intellectual, personality, and social developmental changes. Due to rapid changes adolescents face lot of challenges. They are unintentional injury suicide, homicide, unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), substance abuse, etc. Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by multiple changes in virtually every aspect of an individual’s life, calling for new psychological adjustments. Keywords: adolescent changes, challenges, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Foot Reflexology and Hot Foot Bath as Remedies for Premenstrual Syndrome
Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as the occurrence of physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms start 5 to 11 days before menstruation and disappear once menstruation begins. PMS is most common in women between 20 years old and 40 years old, but can occur in any woman of childbearing age.3 out of every 4 women are affected with one or other …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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To Assess the Knowledge of High School Teachers Regarding Swine Flu, Its Transmission and Its Prevention Among High School Students at Ghataprabha With a View to Prepare Information Booklet
Abstract: A child is a unique individual whose childhood is vital period as children are vulnerable to disease, death & disabilities. Environment plays very great role as determinant of infant & childhood mortality & morbidity. Now a days new sicknesses are arising which are life threatening & out of these recently observed dreadful viral infection is Swine flu. The awareness about swine flu will keep each and every student to help …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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Effect of Topical Breast Milk Application on Umbilical Cord Healing Among Newborns
Abstract: Care of umbilical cord is important to prevent the occurrence of infection during the neonatal period. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topical breast milk application on umbilical cord healing among newborns. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of topical breast milk application on umbilical cord healing among newborns. Quasi experimental, posttest, only control group design was used for the study. 60 subjects …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Stress and Coping Strategies Among Adolescent Period in Selected School District Tarn Taran
Abstract: Stress is a complicated and dynamic method of communication involving a person in his or her environment. It is an unpleasant psychological and physiological condition triggered because of certain internal or external requirements that extend beyond our ability. Coping is the rational and behavioral attempts to cope with particular external and internal requirements going beyond the resources of a person. Effective coping techniques are either behavioral or psychological response intended …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Caregivers of Patients with Affective Disorders
Abstract: Mental disorders are widely recognized as a major contributor to the global burden of disease worldwide. In this affective disorders or mood disorders are more prominent, affecting about one in ten thousand during their life time. Caregivers are one of the three basic components of treatment along with the patient and healthcare professionals. Attitude and beliefs regarding mental illness are moulded by personal knowledge, knowing and interacting with those living …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Growth and Nutritional Status of Pre-school Children in View to Develop Guidelines Regarding Diet in Selected Anganwadis at Tarn Taran District
Abstract: Pre-school children belong to the age group of 3–5 years. Children are the future of our society and mothers are the guardians of future. Hence, to ensure sound foundation and secure future of any society, health and nutrition of children needs protection. Children in pre-school stage require most attention as this is a period of rapid growth and development. Aim of the present study was to assess the growth and …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 42–48 Read article