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Periampullary Carcinoma: A case report and application of Neuman Nursing Theory
Abstract: Periampullary carcinoma is a heterogeneous group of neoplasms arising from the head of the pancreas, the distal common bile duct and the duodenum. Type II diabetes, heavy alcohol drinking, cigarette smoking, excess body weight, chronic pancreatitis, a family history of pancreatic cancer and known identifiable risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Diagnosis and staging are achieved by a combination of endoscopic, radiologic, and histologic features. Whipple’s procedure is one of the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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A Study to assess the effect of black tea mouth rinse on dental plaque among children between 7-14 years at Z. P.High School,A. Rangampet
Abstract: The study aimed to assess the effect of black tea mouth rinse among children with dental plaque in experimental group. This experimental pre test and post test control group study was conducted on 50 children between the age of 7-14 years (25 each in experimental and control group) at Z. P .High School, A. Rangampet. The average value of plaque index in experimental group before study was 1.56 and after …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Development of Standard Operational Protocol on Nasogastric tube feeding
Abstract: Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) direct to perform the procedures methodically. The current study was carried out to develop SOP for nasogastric tube (NG) feeding. A preliminary draft of the protocol was developed by reviewing relevant literature. Current practices the nursing personnel regarding NG feeding were also observed. Focus group discussions were conducted to assess the problems faced by them and to seek their suggestions to overcome these problems while performing …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Safety Aspects of Under Five Years Children with the View to Develop Instructional Guidelines in Selected Area Jandiala Guru, Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: The future development of our children depends on their enjoying good health today. A house is an exciting place for infants and small children. Who love to explore but are not aware of the potential dangers. Life cannot be risk free, but most household accidents can be prevented by utilizing a household safety list. Hence the knowledge of mothers is essential for undertaking measures to prevent them.
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 62–87 Read article
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Level of Anxiety Among the Mothers of Thalassemic Children
Abstract: The aim of study was to assess the level of anxiety among the mothers of Thalassemic children. Becoming a mother is an important stage in every women life. This study includes assessing the level of anxiety among mothers of thalassemic children A descriptive study was used with purposive sampling technique. A Modified Hamilton anxiety scale was used to assess the level of anxiety among 30 mothers at Guru Nanak Dev …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 48–52 Read article
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Sleep Duration of Inpatients with a Depressive Disorder: Associations with Age, Subjective Sleep Quality, and Cognitive Complaints
Abstract: Sleep complaints and sleep disturbances are common characteristics of depression; however, the association between sleep duration and subjective sleep quality has not been investigated thoroughly. Thus, subjective sleep quality and sleep duration were analyzed in depressed inpatients. Questionnaire data consists of clinical and sleep-related questions were sampled over a one-year period from adult inpatients with depressive syndromes. Sleep duration and items related to sleep quality were analyzed by means of …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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Couvade Syndrome
Abstract: Couvade syndrome is in which a partner experiences some of the pregnancy symptoms and behavior as an expectant mother and experience pregnancy-related symptoms. It is common in men who are having their first child. It is due emergence of ambivalence and the resurgence of oedipal conflicts due to partner’s pregnancy, increase of prolactin and estrogen. The symptoms begin in the first trimester of pregnancy, before temporarily disappearing in the second …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 43–47 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Information Booklet Regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases Among Mothers of Under Five Children, at Vantamuri Primary Health Centre, Vantamuri, Belagavi, Karnataka
Abstract: A study was conducted on a sample of 30 selected under five mother at Vantamuri primary health Centre, Vantamuri, Belagavi Objectives of the study were; To assess the knowledge of mothers of under five children, regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases by pretest. To develop an Information Booklet on Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Mothers of under five children. To implement Information Booklet for mothers of under five children regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Geriatric Nursing: Person-Centered Care
Abstract: It is not how old you are, it is how you are old,” said Jules Renard. He emphasized on the quality of life during the old age – the how, instead of the number of years that constituted the later period of life. When we bless people, we always say, “Long live!” But, how really blessed is this old age? How good it is to “Long live!” depends purely on …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Effectiveness of Psycho-Social Intervention Package on Social Anxiety and Professional Adjustment Among the Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Chennai-Pilot Study Report
Abstract: Objective: the objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of psychosocial intervention package on social anxiety and professional adjustment among nursing students. Method: quasi experimental design method was adopted. The study was conducted at selected nursing College, Chennai. 20 samples that fulfilled the inclusive criteria were included in the study, the samples were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Social interaction anxiety scale and professional adjustment scale was …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge regarding Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) among Staff Nurses Working in Critical Care Units in JSS Hospital at Mysuru
Abstract: Background: The main aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding personnel protective equipment (PPE) among staff nurses working in critical care units at JSS Hospital Mysuru. Methods: The research approach chosen for the study is quasi-experimental group pre-test post-test approach. The total samples were 60 selected by purposive sampling with in staff nurses working in critical care units at JSS …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Effect of Foot Reflexology on Postoperative Pain Among Patients After Gastrointestinal Surgery
Abstract: An interventional study was conducted to assess the effect of Reflexology on postoperative pain among patients after gastrointestinal surgery at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore. Quasi experimental pretest–posttest with control group design was adopted and purposive sample of 24 participants after 6 hrs of surgery were included for the study. Informed consent was obtained from the selected patients after brief explanation of the study and intervention. A pretest was done using …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Level of Job Satisfaction and General Well-Being of Nurses in Relation to Their Personality Characteristics
Abstract: The hospital environment is a never ending challenge for its medical staff. Nursing care involves number of activities. It requires a stable mind set for them in order to meet the challenges effectively and diligently. Personality characteristics had a significant impact on the level of job satisfaction and general well-being of nurses working in the hospitals.
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Do We Need Obama Care-Like Health Care
Abstract: India is a developing nation and it is advancing rapidly in medical sciences and technology, when it comes to public health care scenario, India lags far behind developed nations in the public health arena. The article in Forbes says that with drinking water, adequate nutrition, sanitation and access to health care being longstanding challenges. The high rise of advanced technology involved in the diagnostic procedure, in the Medicare both invasive …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–8 Read article
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Effect of Nursing Interventional Package on Urinary Incontinence Among Elderly Women Residing at Kottayam District, Kerala, India
Abstract: Urinary incontinence is a common and distressing problem of elder women. With a view to assess the effect of nursing interventional package on urinary incontinence a community-based randomized controlled trial was done among 60 elder women (30 in the experimental group and 30 in the controlled group) residing at Kottayam district, Kerala. The data were collected using background information questionnaire and revised urinary incontinence scale. After identifying the elderly women …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Prevalence Of Bronchial Asthma Among School Children Aged (5-16) Years At Selected School, Villupuram District, Tamilnadu
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the prevalence of bronchial asthma among school children aged (5 to 16) years , those who were studying in Government primary and Higher Secondary School in rural Melsevalampadi, Villupuram districts Tamil Nadu. A descriptive prevalence cross sectional design was used in this study total 448 children were collected by using non -probability convenient sampling technique .The mean , standard deviation and chi-square …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Immunosuppressant Drugs and Their Side Effects
Abstract: Immunosuppressive medications or immunosuppressive specialists or antirejection prescriptions are medications that restrain or avoid movement of the insusceptible framework. They are utilized as a part of immunosuppressive treatment to: Keep the dismissal of transplanted organs and tissues (e.g., bone marrow, heart, kidney, liver) Treat immune system infections or ailments that are no doubt of immune system root (e.g., rheumatoid joint inflammation, different sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis, vitiligo, systemic lupus erythematosus, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Use of Inotropes in Critical Care
Abstract: Inotropes are a social occasion of pharmaceuticals that modify the contractility of the heart. Positive inotropes invigorate the heart's compressions, so it can pump more blood with fewer heartbeats. This solution is for the most part given to patients with congestive heart disillusionment or cardiomyopathy. These pharmaceuticals may similarly be given to patients who have had a late heart ambush. Now and again, inotropes are given to patients whose hearts …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Newer Methods of Cardiac Output Monitoring
Abstract: Vertebrate circulatory frameworks comprise of blood, which transports materials to and from cells by means of veins, and a heart to pump the blood. One vital part of the circulatory framework is to give oxygen to cells. When in doubt, little creatures have a higher rate of oxygen utilization per unit body mass than expansive creatures. In this manner, the heart of a little creature must supply oxygen at a …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Are nurses aware regarding danger signs of labour? A cross- sectional screening in a tertiary care centre in north India”
Abstract: : Awareness of danger signs during labour is one of the essential aspects of maternal well being that enhances early diagnosis and treatment as it augments reduction in maternal and infant mortality. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding danger signs of labour among the nurses and to find out the association between the selected demographic variables and their knowledge score. A cross sectional descriptive research …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–23 Read article