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Effectiveness of Positive Family Interactions Module on the Expressed Emotion of the Caregivers and Relapse of Patients with Schizophrenia in a Psychiatric In-patient Facility: A Pilot Study Report
Abstract: This randomized pilot study was aimed to determine whether the administration of the family intervention ‘Positive Family Interactions Module’ will be feasible and effective in reducing the expressed emotion of caregivers and relapse of patients with schizophrenia. The pilot study tested the trial design, and ability to recruit and deliver the intervention. Drop-out rates were assessed. The completion and acceptability of the intervention were investigated. The study also enlightened a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Is sexual harassment of nurses an ice berg in India? Are our student nurses and nurses free from harassment?
Abstract: Abstract: The brutal abuse done on Aruna Shanbhaug, a nurse from KEM hospital, Mumbai and on Nirbhaya, in Delhi and the sexual harassment of student nurses by the School of Nursing by the owner in Andhra Pradesh highlight the flight of women in India. Sexual harassment is always a play of unequal power dynamics wanting to crush the weaker. Despite being visible only at the tip, it is always been …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 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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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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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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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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Clinical Environment Learning Evaluation
Abstract: Learning is acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences and may involve synthesizing different types of information. There are a variety of influences in the clinical-learning environment that can significantly limit and hinder the development of the learner.
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–22 Read article
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Helfer’s Skin Tap Technique for IM Injection Pain
Abstract: Various nonpharmacologic interventions that can be used to reduce pain include, meditation, thermal measures, play activities, relaxation techniques, imagery, massage, positioning, and music. Nurses play a crucial role in helping out patients with nonpharmacologic interventions for procedural pain by analyzing the technique best suitable for the patient, getting to know the patient’s willingness and determination, teaching them the appropriate way for using their options, supporting and reinforcing the correct use …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–20 Read article
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Value-Based Education: A Holistic Approach
Abstract: Education is a powerful medium of bringing about changes in the world. Education may produce positive and negative impact depending upon the value it generates through its learners. Values are set of principles channelizing the thoughts and actions of an individual. Value-based education is essentially “man making” and “character molding”.
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess Oral Health Status and the Factors Influencing Oral Health Among Indian and Chinese Students of Selected Universities of New Delhi
Abstract: Oral health is an essential component of general health and well-being at every stage of life. Factors such as, culture, behaviour, gender, economics, state, etc. influence our oral condition. The present study has been designed to compare and assess the oral health status, and determine the factors that influence oral health among Chinese and Indian students, so as to identify the relationship between oral health status of Indian and Chinese …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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A Descriptive Survey: Job Stress and Coping Strategies of Information Technology Personnel
Abstract: This study is aimed at assessing the job stress and coping strategies of IT personnel. A descriptive survey research design has been used. A sample of 60 IT personnel from an IT company of Bangalore was selected through non-probability, purposive sampling technique. Data were collected via standardized self-report questionnaire and then analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed the prevalence of Job Stress among …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Level of Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Geriatric People at Old Age Homes of Belagavi
Abstract: A small group descriptive study was conducted on 80 geriatric people to assess their level of independence in activities of daily living (ADL). Objective of the study was to find the level of independence in the activities of daily living. The study samples (geriatric people) were from Old Age Homes in Belagavi, who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The level of independence was assessed using Katz Scale of Independence …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Ideal Paradigm Disputes, Conflict and Emerging Convergences in Nursing
Abstract: Paradigm is the set of adequacy of agents in an arena, which provide a structure in which perspective the scientists’ research to solve scientific complications and standardize the sequences of studies in the field. The purpose of this paper is an analysis of the nursing model. Nursing paradigm determines the goals and boundaries like a foundation of a building. Nursing as a moving profession from unified and constant roles, and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Integration of Nursing Theories in Practice
Abstract: Nursing theory is a well thought-out and systematic expression of a set of recommendations related to questions in the discipline of nursing. A nursing theory is a set of ideas, definitions, relationships, and expectations or suggestions derived from nursing models or from other disciplines and project a purposive, methodical outlook of phenomena by designing specific inter-relationships among notions for the purposes of describing, explaining, forecasting, and /or recommending. The purpose …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Assess the Perception and Acceptance of Treatment for Impaired Fertility among Males attending Infertility Clinic at Selected Hospital in Chennai: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Fertility has been one of men’s desired attributes since the beginning of recorded history and remains a driving need for young couples today. Men are directly responsible for about 30-40% of infertility. One of the most difficult aspects of primary infertility treatment for the couple is to decide when to stop. Because infertility treatment processes often involves repeated therapies and creates further stress and disappointment. Quantitative descriptive approach design was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Are We Implementing Research Findings in Practice
Abstract: Nursing research is a systematic approach to identify problem, solve the problem and practice the solution. Most of the nurse researchers do the two activities and not the third. Nurse Scientist validates efforts, provides motivation, discover new clinical problems for investigation. But still there is a gap between knowledge and practice. A study conducted to identify the reason for poor or no implementation of research findings. With 200 registered nurses …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article