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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
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Vaccines Linked with Mental Disorders
Abstract: The researchers found associations for one injection in specific: the influenza vaccine, which was related with developed charges of obsessive–compulsive disorder, anorexia, anxiety complaint and tic illness. A biological explanation for these correlations has not been found, but a potential mechanism could lie in the body’s immune response to vaccines, the study suggested. Vaccines effort by digging the immune system to harvest antibodies against viruses and micro-organisms, thus preparing the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–50 Read article
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The effectiveness of structured teaching programme on FOUR score scale among staff nurses
Abstract: Introduction-FOUR score scale is a standardized scale it can be used to assess the level of consciousness. The FOUR score has been developed to assess the depth of coma in more detailed manner that the Glasgow coma scale. The FOUR score assign a value of 0-4 to each of functional categories: Eye response (E), motor response (M), brain stems reflexes (B), and respiration (R). In each of these categories, a …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Descriptive Study to Assess the Risk of Developing Nomophobia among Adolescents in Selected PU Colleges at Bangalore with a View to Develop an Information Booklet on Prevention of Nomophobia
Abstract: “Too much of anything is a bad thing”. Nomophobia amid adolescents is a rising doubts in today’s world- the fear of being out of movable device. It is just like an addiction and it harms the person’s physical and mental health. Many adolescents spend more than 6 hours a day on their phone in talking, texting or playing games. China is the world’s largest mobile phone using nation and India …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 101–145 Read article
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Diet and Depression
Abstract: Diet plays an important role in mental health. Evidences related to diet and mental health is growing at a rapid pace. Feeling of well-being can be enhanced by consuming adequate amounts of complex carbohydrates, essential fats, amino acids, vitamins and minerals and water. Depression is one of the main causes of disability today, in developed, as well as low and medium income countries. Struggling with depression can be quite painful …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 95–100 Read article
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Abstract: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of positional vertigo that occurs due to disorder of the inner ear’s vestibular system. A total of 17–42% of patients are diagnosed with BPPV every year. The prevalence of BPPV increases with age and is seven times higher in those older than 60 years. BPPV is most commonly idiopathic but also related to advanced age, ear disorders and head injury. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 91–94 Read article
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Musical Ear Syndrome
Abstract: MES is a method of acoustic hallucination which includes audible range music when none is being played Hearing spirit sounds such as buzzing or clear is known as tinnitus. In a small number of people however, these experiences can be more complex and emotive, and music can be heard Musical hallucinations are typically heard as short fragments of simple melodies from the individual’s youth, especially rhymes and carols commonly caught …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 86–90 Read article
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Assess the Level of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Suicide Among B.Sc. Nursing Students of Selected Nursing Colleges of South Western Rajasthan with a View to Develop Self Instructional Manual (SIM) on Suicide Prevention
Abstract: Background: Suicide has become a primary cause of mortality and illness in adolescents and new adults worldwide and has been documented as one of the significant mental health problems moving school students. Nursing students may be at advanced danger for suicide than other college students. Tension and unhappiness can consequence in low academic presentation, low excellence of life and unhappy opinions. Objectives: (1) To assess the level of Knowledge and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 80–85 Read article
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Oniomania
Abstract: Shopping addiction (compulsive buying disorder or oniomania) has been an area of increased interest in recent years. It is characterized by an obsession with shopping and buying behavior that can adversely affect the individual and their family, social and occupational life. The addiction is associated with high rates of psychiatric comorbidity. Early identification and appropriate management can limit the long-term adverse consequences and improve outcome
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 61–64 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Level of Patient Satisfaction on Nursing Care Among Patients Admitted in Psychiatric Ward at Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai
Abstract: Patient satisfaction is an important of the health care industry in this competitive modern era. The aim of the study to assess the level of satisfaction on nursing care among patients with mental illness. A descriptive study design was chosen. The size of the sample was 30. A nonprobability convenience sampling technique used. The result of the study reveals one (3.3%) were unsatisfied, 24 (80%) were moderately satisfied and five …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 77–79 Read article
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Effect of Ward Atmosphere on Everyday Life of Hospitalized Psychiatric Patients: Patients’ Perspectives
Abstract: Ward atmosphere has long been viewed as a potentially important factor underlying the efficacy of psychiatric inpatient facilities to promote recovery through a process of encouraging individual empowerment and respect for the mentally ill patient as a consumer and partner. Aim: this study aimed to explain the effect of ward atmosphere on everyday life of hospitalized psychiatric patients as perceived by patients. Methods: sequential explanatory design was utilized in this …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 65–76 Read article
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Nursing Burnout: The Innovative approach to Overcome
Abstract: Health care organizations and management need to acknowledge the problem of work related stress and provide the much needed appropriate measures. Examining nurses’ working conditions and ensuring availability of resources is likely to improve job satisfaction, decrease turnover and intent to leave. Nurses have tremendous responsibilities and deal with enormous challenges. It is reported that nurses are more prone to developing stress than other health care professionals. Drawing attention to …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 55–60 Read article
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comparative study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding mental illness among adults residing in selected urban and rural areas of district Sangrur, Punjab
Abstract: Research problem: “A comparative study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding mental illness among adults residing in selected urban and rural areas of district Sangrur, Punjab” Background of the study: A sound mental health is the key component of health. Absence of mental health could create a great deal of burden to the functioning of a nation. Mental illness is an age-old problem of humankind as documented in the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–54 Read article
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Psychosocial problems in refugee children victims of community violence in Gaza strip
Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of mental health problems of children as a reaction to community violence and trauma (depression, anxiety, and PTSD). Method: For this study 61 children from 2 community centers in one refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Children administered self-report scales: sociodemographic scale, Gaza Traumatic Events Checklist due to factional fighting, Impact of Events Scale, Children Revised Manifest Anxiety Scale, …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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MENTAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Abstract: Nearly two third of the people who do not report daily mental health problems eat fresh fruit or fruit juice every day. Those who have the habit of eating unhealthy foods such as chips and crisps, chocolate, and ready meals etc, will be complaining of mental health problems. This indicates that food plays an important contributing role in the development, management and prevention of mental health problems.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–9 Read article