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A Preliminary Study of the Regenerative Effect of Overo Flower (Cordia lutea Lam.) Infusion in the Liver of Rats Consuming Alcohol Chronically
Abstract: Alcohol consumption causes the Alcoholic Liver Disease which includes a series of pathologies starting with a Fatty Infiltration, later Hepatic Inflammation, Fibrosis, Cirrhosis, and eventual Hepatocellular Carcinoma. The prevalence of these changes generates expenses in the health system and discomfort for the patient. Moreover, the current standard Corticosteroid treatment is not effective in all patients, 30-40% dies six months after initial diagnosis and new therapies including Plant metabolites are investigated …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Mechanized Physiotherapy Device for Accident Victims
Abstract: Assistive robots are in high demand because they allow people to work freely. Physiotherapy is a outstanding recovery session given to mostly all accidental victims during recovery span. Although, due to the experimental nature of examination, assessment, and treatment, the lack of scientific measures, current methodologies, and modernization, as well as the empirical nature of examination, assessment, and treatment, this endeavour is hampered. This paper proposes an idea of using …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Health Management System Using Researched Application of Big Data
Abstract: As everyone knows many developing as well as developed countries even poor countries healthcare demand is growing at an extensive rate. As like all other countries, healthcare in India is also facing the growing demand of medical treatment and services; as demand of healthcare and medical treatments increases, parallelly the volume of medical records increases; they must appropriately have all of the patient’s medical history. Management has to maintain proper …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Developed Software “Medical Office” as Main Part of Embedded Computing Medical System
Abstract: The embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software, designed to develop and implement algorithms in programming languages in such a way as to use several computers as automated workstations of a doctor to solve the general problem of medicine - the coverage of monitoring patients, their treatment and predicting the results of treatment in large medical center or centers.This goal is achieved through the development of such …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Design and Rapid Prototyping of a Product to Prevent Lower Hand Tremor in Elderly People
Abstract: Lower hand tremor is very commonly observed condition in elderly people. Tremor is the medical term used to describe the involuntary shaking of affected muscles. Tremor is caused by neurological disorders in brain. There are different kinds of tremor. Essential tremor is most common of all movement disorders. It is an action tremor i.e. it is observed when patient tries to use the affected muscle. Parkinson’s disease is a resting …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Effect of Self-instructional Module on Cardiac Drugs and Its Management among People with Cardiac Diseases at Palakkad District
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in many countries worldwide. The world Health Organization estimated action is taken 20 million people would die from cardiovascular disease in every year. Drug that affects the function of heart and blood vessel are among the most widely used medicine. The patient who is taking cardiac medication has to understand the side effects. The research is based on the effect …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Telecare and Palliative Care
Abstract: Digital technologies offer new opportunities for the transformation of the health care system, including new approaches to personalized prevention, treatment and care, independent living, integrated health and social care, accelerated scientific advances in early diagnosis and disease prevention. Home health care, which involves a complex and responsible service, is provided by nurses licensed to work independently. The goals of home health care are to enable patients to take care of …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Sjogren’s Syndrome and Oral Care – A Review
Abstract: Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical and serological manifestations. Patients with SS experience immune-mediated destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands leading to reduced lacrimal and salivary flow. Dry eyes and dry mouth together with fatigue are among the most common complaints. Extraglandular manifestations, such as involvement of the peripheral nervous, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal system, kidney, skin, myalgias, and arthralgias, are frequently …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Biopsychosocial Approach in Asthma
Abstract: The bio-psycho-social model of health and illness proposed by Eagel (1977) [P1] implies that behaviours, thought and feelings may influence a physical state. The basic principle says that the person suffers as a whole and not as isolated organs. In holistic approach to wellness, we should consider the personality, the emotional dimensions and the socio- environmental condition of the patient. As asthma is a controllable disease, the aim of asthma …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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A Pre- Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Interventional Package on Selected Physiological and Psychological Parameters Among Clients Undergoing Haemodialysis in a Selected Hospital, Panipat
Abstract: Background of the study: Kidney is an important organ of our body. The primary function of kidney is to regulate the volume and composition of extracellular fluid (ECF) and excrete waste products from our body. It helps in maintaining the body in a healthy state. Haemodialysis is a treatment to filter wastes and water from body’s blood. Haemodialysis helps to control blood pressure and balance electrolytes, such as potassium, sodium …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 22–34 Read article
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COVID-19: Issues Faced by Nursing Professionals in Clinical Case Management
Abstract: COVID-19 is a viral disease caused by SARS Cov-2. It was initially discovered from Wuhan city of city, which later on engulfed whole of the world. It brought various challenges to fore. Healthcare system was badly and adversely affected. Medical, Nursing and Paramedical staff played a crucial role all over the world even battling various other challenges at the same time. Nursing professionals sacrificed their social life and abandoned families …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Knowledge of Stroke amongst Nursing Students: Effect of an Intervention
Abstract: Nurses play pivotal role in stroke management. Generally the nursing care provided to a patient is proportionate to the knowledge and skill of nursing personnel. The current article is about the effect of an educational intervention on the knowledge of nursing students regarding stroke. A total of 127 nursing students undergoing graduation programme underwent one day educational programme on stroke. A multiple choice questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–4 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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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Stress and its Management among Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals, Bangalore
Abstract: Background: Job stress can be defined as negative emotive and physical responses and occurs when the job requirements do not match with abilities, resources or needs of employees. In other words, it can be defined as an interaction between job environment and characteristics of employee, the extra job requirements and following pressures which make the person disable in doing his job. Also, job stress can cause lack of health and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 91–113 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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Time and Motion Study for Nurses: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Time motion study is concerned primarily with the increasing performance by measuring and then minimizing the time taken to perform various operations without compromising the quality of services. After its first introduction, time study developed in the direction of establishing standard times, while motion study evolved into a technique for improving work methods. The aim of this review is to summarize the available literatures on time and motion study on …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Innovations in Nursing
Abstract: Nurses are playing a vital role in providing quality of patient health care through the creative and innovative ideas based on observation at the bedside knowledge and practice. Nurses with the best ideas can use the space to create objects that will help the patient care. Nursing innovations is a fundamental source of progress for health care system around the world. Nurses work in all setting all setting with all …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–33 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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Depression in Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
Abstract: One of the major public health problems in 21st century is diabetes mellitus. In developed as well as developing countries the prevalence of diabetes is increasing day by day. Diabetes is considered as one of the most common causes of death and disabilities by WHO and IDF. It is a serious long-term metabolic disorder with a major impact on the lives and well-being of individuals, families, and societies worldwide. The …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Tracheostomy Care Among Nursing Officers Working in Intensive Care Units of SKIMS, Soura Srinagar
Abstract: Introduction: Tracheostomy is a procedure in which an artificial opening is made in trachea by separating the muscles beneath the skin after given incision on it. It can be done on routine or emergency basis. It is one of the frequently done procedures in modern surgery. It is usually done in clients suffering from respiratory obstruction or need long time ventilation by mechanical means. It is done in about 24% …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–11 Read article