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The Rarest Disease of Indian Community: Ocular Tuberculosis
Abstract: Tuberculosis is an ancient disease and we can find its description in the ancient Buddhist and Chinese writings. Ocular tuberculosis is an extrapulmonary mycobacterial infection with variable manifestations. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a gram-positive, acid-fast bacillus (AFB) which spreads from person to person through airborne droplets. Prevalence of ocular tuberculosis in India is 0.4–9.8%. The term “ocular TB” describes an infection by the M. tuberculosis species that can affect any part …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Quality of Life Model: Categories of 3b’s
Abstract: Quality of life (QOL) is one of the important aspects to live our life with happiness without any kind of physical and mental illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes quality of life as how individuals view their position in life in the setting of cultural value-systems in which they live in relation to their goals, hopes, expectations, standards and concerns. QOL is the subjective perception and evaluation of people’s …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Ethical Dilemmas for Nurses in the Times of COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 has taken us all by surprise. We are in lockdown. This time is very crucial for health care workers especially nurses. They are taking care of all the patients but the question is whether they obligated to take care. One can agree that they are obligated to take care, the nurses take the Nightingale’s pledge, but they are humans too. They have emotions like all normal human beings and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 54–56 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Promotion of Mental Health Among Adolescents in Selected High School of Patiala Punjab
Abstract: The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on promotion of mental health in selected high school, Patiala, with the objectives: to evaluate the knowledge of adolescents regarding promotion of mental health before and after administration of planned teaching programme and to identify the relationship of knowledge regarding promotion of mental health with selected variables. The descriptive research approach was adopted for the study. The independent variable …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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To Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Childhood Obesity among Primary Schoolchildren in Selected Primary Schools of Belagavi, with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: A study was conducted on selected 50 primary schoolchildren of Belagavi, with the following Objectives: to assess the knowledge regarding childhood obesity among primary schoolchildren; to find out the association between level of knowledge and their socio-demographic variables; and to develop an information booklet regarding prevention of childhood obesity. Materials and methods: A structured interview schedule and descriptive design with evaluative research approach were employed. Results: Pre-test scores of 50 …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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A study to assess the clinical challenges among undergraduate nursing students in selected college of Mohali
Abstract: Clinical education is the important part of a nursing curriculum that needs a close relationship between theoretical and clinical areas. Clinical experience with learning clinical activities is helpful to link theory and practice to solve vital problem of health care, and to provide optimum care with critical thinking. The purpose of the study was to identify the clinical challenges among undergraduate nursing students in clinical learning environment. A quantitative research …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Parental Attitude and Involvement in Care towards Their Mentally Retarded Children
Abstract: Mentally retarded children are socially marginalized and rejected by almost all sections of the community. A descriptive study was conducted to assess parental attitude and involvement in care towards their mentally retarded children in selected special schools of Ernakulum district, Kerala. Using purposive sampling technique, 150 parents of mentally retarded children who met inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Data were collected using parental attitude and parental involvement rating scale …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Kids and Obesity
Abstract: Obesity is a growing concern all over the world. India is facing a huge growth in childhood obesity numbers. Sedentary lifestyles, lack of outdoor games, eating junk foods, travelling by vehicles all contributing to this cause. Modifications has to be done in our life styles to come out of this problem as soon as possible. Collective effort is needed from parents, teachers and leaders of society to defeat this evil. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 89–93 Read article
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Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention on Body Mechanics and its Importance Among Staff Nurses at Nekemte Referral Hospital, Wollega Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: Practicing body mechanic technique is a very important aspect to protect the nurses from occupational related musculoskeletal injuries while performing the strenuous activities such as lifting, moving and transferring the patient. Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding body mechanics and its importance among staff nurses at Nekemte Referral Hospital, Wollega, Oromia region, Ethiopia. Methodology: An institutional based one-group …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Maternal Satisfaction in Providing Tactile and Kinaesthetic Stimulation to Preterm Newborn
Abstract: Background: Preterm neonates are the babies born before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Most of the preterm newborns require continuous observation and care. Studies proved that when the mothers are involved in giving care to the babies in NICU, it may reduce the postnatal stress among them, and also improves the maternal–child interaction. This study aimed to involve the mothers to provide tactile and kinaesthetic stimulation (TKS) for the preterm …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Development of a Questionnaire and Guideline to Find Out the Knowledge of Adolescent Girls Regarding Reproductive Health
Abstract: Introduction: The adolescent population is the future of every country. Therefore, adolescent girls should be aware about the changes during puberty, menstruation and other reproductive health knowledge that help them in maintaining and promoting their health and can prevent many problems raised out of insufficient knowledge. To check the effectiveness of reproductive health education program for adolescent school going girls, it is necessary to develop the tool. The questionnaire was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Nurses Turnover, Retention and Quality of Care Not Going Away, but Solutions Exist
Abstract: Nursing is a challenging profession mentally, emotionally and physically. Nurses work in a fast-paced environment, providing patient care, assuring family members and keeping up with the newest techniques and procedures. Because of the stress involved in nursing, many healthcare organizations have a high rate of nurse turnover. Nurse turnover is a global concern that is both costly for healthcare organizations, and in the context of the work environment, affects quality …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 50–53 Read article
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Mnemonics and Nursing
Abstract: Being able to remember new and unfamiliar material is very necessary for the success of students. As all the students move through high school to college and university and beyond, larger amounts of new information and the content that is presented to them is very complex. Mnemonics are various strategies that help to retain very complex information or facts and figures in the long-term memory. Thus, these are some of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Knowledge of High School Students Regarding Substance Abuse in a Selected School in Kottayam District
Abstract: Substance abuse in various forms is a social problem. Kerala shows a high prevalence in alcoholism and is ranked top in India. A descriptive study was done to assess the knowledge of high school students regarding substance abuse and to determine the association between the knowledge of high school students and baseline variables. The study was conducted in a school at Peruva. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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Florence Nightingale’s Healthcare Environment
Abstract: Florence Nightingale described the importance of environment and its need in the healthcare environment. When environmental conditions are favorable, health status is enhanced. However, adverse biological, chemical, physical and sociological forces in the environment, separately or in combination, may disrupt healthy lifestyle and impede a person's ability to cope with environmental stimuli. Environmental health refers to the state of all substances, forces and conditions in an individual's surroundings that may …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Human Genome Project (HGP): Nursing Outlook
Abstract: The Human Genome Project has carved a milestone in culminating a draft of human DNA. The scientific discoveries for the first time in tandem with research and explored the social, legal, and ethical implications. Several committees have studied the policy implications of the genetics information explosion. This monstrous task has the potential to dramatically increase our understanding of human evolution and variation, and most importantly, human disease. Public policy issues …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Pre- Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Partograph in Terms of Knowledge Among the GNM Intern Students at Selected Colleges of Nursing, Jalandhar, Punjab
Abstract: The present study was conducted toassess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on partograph in terms of knowledge among The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) intern students at the selected colleges of nursing at Jalandhar, Punjab. The objective of the study is to assess the pre-test knowledge regarding partograph among GNM intern students, to assess the post-test knowledge regarding partograph among GNM intern students, to compare the pre-test and post-test …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–74 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Child Abuse Among Mothers of Preschoolers
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding child abuse among the mothers of preschoolers. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding child abuse among the mothers of preschoolers and to find the association between knowledge regarding child abuse among the mothers of preschoolers with selected demographic variables. The study was based on health belief model. The research design adopted for the study was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Exploring Vaccine Hesitancy
Abstract: According to the World Health Organization, the coverage of vaccine-preventable diseases rests at 86% with nearly 20 million children worldwide who have not received basic vaccines. Vaccine-hesitant individuals are a heterogeneous group who hold varying degrees of indecision about specific vaccines or vaccination in general. Vaccine hesitancy is a behavior influenced by several factors including issues of confidence, complacency, and convenience. In countries where access is not the main issue …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Talent Management: A Key for Success of an Organization
Abstract: Talent management is the science of using strategic human resource planning to improve organizational value and to make it possible for organizations to reach their common goals. The name itself suggests that managing the ability, capacity, competency and power of employees to perform within an organization. Human resource management would ideally include talent management in an organization; however, some organizsations have human resource departments which are highly transactional instead of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–8 Read article