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Effectiveness of Play Therapy on Reducing Anxiety Level Among Hospitalized Pre-schoolers in Selected Hospitals, Bangalore
Abstract: Hospitalization itself is a source of anxiety, confusion and fear. Anxiety is more common in pre-school children and they cause many problems in later stage of life. Anxiety may affect learning, cognitive pattern and memory status of the children. Play helps to reduce anxiety of the child. Play therapy is an approach in providing assistance to overcoming problems using media such as toys, games and communication. Recent studies have indicated …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–52 Read article
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Level of Selfitis Behavior among College Students after COVID-19 Lockdown–A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Abstract Selfitis is a psychological behavior which enhances the desire of an individual to take photos oneself habitually. Students are the major victims of this condition as they are the immediate vulnerable people for all social advancement and currently they are the major stakeholders of gadgets and smartphone. Screen time utilization of students is comparatively more after the impact of COVID-19. Selfie and reels are the new trend students are …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE DRUG COMPLIANCE AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING PSYCHIATRIC OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL OF DISTRICT FARIDKOT
Abstract: Non compliance to medication regimen is a serious problem. It is estimated that non compliance rates among mentally ill seems ranging from 20 to 80% with an average rate of 50%. There are numerous psychosocial factors which are affecting drug compliance. So a descriptive study was conducted to assess drug compliance among patients attending psychiatric outpatient department of selected hospitals of district Faridkot Punjab.The objectives of study were to assess …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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PRION DISEASES: A RARE NEURO-GENERATIVE DEVELOPING DISORDERS
Abstract: Prion diseases are rare, rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative developing diseases affecting in both humans and animals with longer incubation period. These prion diseases are caused by unknown cause, iatrogenic transmission like direct intracerebral injection, prion infected organ transplantation and contact with prion infected feces of animals with scrapie. The clinical finding with prion diseases is that dementia and other neuro muscular symptoms. It is diagnosed by lumbar puncture, magnetic resonance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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EFFECTIVENESS OF STP ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A PRE-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Abstract: Background of the study: Substance abuse is a social evil found worldwide. It is prevalent mostly in young children and especially males. Large proportion of world’s population is now under the threat of substance abuse. It is maladaptive pattern of drug use leading to impairment or distress in social and occupational functioning manifested by failure to fulfil major roles. Among the environment factors attributed to drug dependence are rapid technological …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–2 8 Read article
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A study to assess the level of academic stress and its contributing factors among nursing students studying in Sri Sukhmani College of Nursing, Derabassi, Distt. Molhali, Punjab.
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the level of academic stress and its contributing factors among nursing students studying in Sri Sukhmani College of Nursing, Derabassi, Distt. Molhali, Punjab. The objectives of study were to assess the level of academic stress and contributing factors of academic stress among nursing students. The qualitative research approach and nonexperimental descriptive research design was used. 100 sample was selected by using systematic random …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Assessment and Management
Abstract: Around the world, 250000–500000 people every year face a spinal cord injury. Cause of acute spinal cord injuries includes falls, motor vehicle accidents, sport injuries, trampoline accidents, gunshot, stab wound, abscess/infection on the spinal cord and birth injuries which affect the spinal cord. Most spinal cord injuries are due to preventable causes such as road traffic crashes, falls or violence. The term ‘spinal cord injury’ refers to damage to the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Effect of Psychosocial Status on Recovery and Rehabilitation among Joint Replacement Patient Admitted in Selected Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: Joint replacement is one of the most successful modern surgery interventions inorthopedics and traumatology and conducting proper and timely rehabilitation plays an importantrole for a more complete recovery and for prevention from complications. The period of homerehabilitation has a significant impact on the speed and degree of functional recovery for patientswith joint replacement. Home environment positively effects on psychosocial status of patients andstimulates their active involvement in the recovery …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Imposter Syndrome: Nursing Therapeutics
Abstract: Imposter Syndrome/Faker disorder is otherwise called sham marvel or extortion condition. It is seen inhigh-accomplishing individuals who, in spite of their target victories, neglect to disguise theirachievements and have relentless self-doubt and dread of being uncovered as a misrepresentation orfraud. These people battle with precisely ascribing their presentation to their real capability. Prior, thisdisorder was recognized among successful expert ladies, yet later exploration examines archived theseside effects among people, in …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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Excoriation Disorder (Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorder)
Abstract: Obsessive-compulsive spectrum mental disorder includes Excoriation disorder. Itcan be characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one’s own skin to the extentThe prevalence of excoriation disorder is exactly unknown. Prevalence of the condition inthe general population range from 1.4 to 5.4%. Body -Focused Repetitive Behaviour "(BFRB). Other types of BFRBs include pulling or picking of the hair or nails that damages thebody. Some people repeatedly scratch skin …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude towards Mental Illness among Adolescents in Selected Schools Tumakuru
Abstract: Adolescents are at risk of developing mental illness due to rapid changes physical and mental development. They need appropriate guidance and support in building sound physical and mental health. Hence the investigator felt that, there is need to assess Knowledge and attitude towards mental illness among adolescents with view to develop information booklet on Prevention of mental illness. Settings and Design: A descriptive survey design was adopted for the present …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Assessing the Physical and Psychological Problems of Workers in Cotton Fabric Industry at Nagercoil in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the physical and psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry at Nagercoil. The following objectives were set for the study:• To assess the physical problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To assess the psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To correlate the physical and psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Living Well with Kidney Disease: Nurses Make a Huge Difference
Abstract: Kidney diseases have risen from from the world’s 13th leading causes of death to the 10th and mortality has increased from 8, 13, 000 in 2000 to 1.3 million in 2019. The KKidney diseases disrupt and restrict the activities of daily living and impair the quality of life of patients and their family members. The progression of kidney disease to more severe later stages can be prevented and/or slowed down. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 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
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Effectiveness of Bibliotherapy on Coping Skills Among B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year Students at Thasiah College of Nursing, Marthandam at Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Coping worth to put in one’s peculiar cognizant effort to resolve personal and interpersonal delinquent in order to diminish or tolerate stress. In this study, it refers to capability for doing a thing in an expected manner. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of bibliotherapy on coping skills among B.Sc. (N) 1st year students. Bibliotherapy is the therapeutic use of books which help to solve personal problem literature which …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Assess the level of anxiety & depression among the post burn client admitted in Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk
Abstract: Introduction: A burn is a type of injury to skin, or other tissues, caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or radiation. Most burns are due to heat from hot liquids, solids, or fire. An estimated annual burn incidence in India is approximately 6–7 million per year. The high incidence is attributed to illiteracy, poverty, and low-level of safety consciousness in the population. Depression and anxiety are frequently witnessed in …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Study To Develop Skill In Urinary Catheter Care Among Caregivers Of Neurologically Debilitated Patients
Abstract: The study was aimed to develop skill in urinary catheter care among caregivers of neurologically debilitated patients. Pre-experimental (post-test only design) design was used on 30 caregivers of neurologically debilitated patients in Neuro wards of DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana, who were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Demonstration of urinary catheter care was given to the caregivers and reinforcement of urinary catheter care was done after each return demonstration to …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 46–52 Read article