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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Processing of Instruments Among Nursing Officers Working in Selected Primary Health Center at Raichur
Abstract: Background: Healthcare facilities need regular supply of clean and sterile instruments which helps in prevention of hospital infection. Hence it is essential for nurses who will be with patients round the clock to have knowledge, practice and good attitude of processing of instruments. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding processing of instruments among nursing officers. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Reflective Learning In Nursing Education
Abstract: Reflective learning is a type of education in which students reflect upon their learning experiences. All levels of nursing, from students to advanced practitioners, are affected by reflective learning. Critical thinking, empowerment, motivation, and self-efficacy are the skills essential for practicing nurses;, hence, the implication of nursing students developing these skills cannot be undervalued. Reflection is a practice which promotes active development of these skills by involving students in analysing, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Hepatitis B in Nurses Working in Different Hospitals of Quetta City, Pakistan
Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to assess the nurse's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hepatitis B infection in tertiary care public hospital in Quetta, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted from February to October 2016 in the different (both public and private) hospitals of Quetta city, Balochistan, Pakistan. A total of 565 nurses were registered and working in different hospitals, but only 412 were tracked and present …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Knowledge on First Aid Regarding Selected Minor Ailments among the Asha Workers
Abstract: First aid management is the temporary and immediate treatment given to a person who is injured and suddenly illby using resources at the time before regular medical help is provided.The ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists)is the major link between the rural people and health services. They provide service at the point of care, often in the patient’s home and at the place of emergencies in the community. Training them in …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A study to assess the knowledge and practices regarding prevention and management of local complications of peripheral intravenous therapy among staff nurses working in the Dr. D.Y. Patil hospital, Pimpri, pune.
Abstract: Background: Descriptive study to assess the knowledge and practices of staff nurses regarding prevention and management of local complications of peripheral intravenous therapy working in various units of Dr.D.Y. Patil hospital, Pimpri, Pune. Study was conducted by Mr. Pradeep patidar in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the award of a degree Master of Science in Nursing at the College of Nursing, Dr. D. Y. Patil University Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 Read article
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Exploring the Current Practices of Nurses, Preparing and Administering Chemotherapeutic Drugs to Children
Abstract: Introduction: Emergence of chemotherapeutic drugs has immensely benefitted current prognosis of childhood cancers but unintentional exposure to harmful agents may endanger life of health care workers who repeatedly get exposed to cytotoxic drugs. Nurses’ safety can be ensured with evidence based standard protocols related to chemotherapeutic drug preparation and administration, use of PPE, proper handling of hazardous waste, spill management etc. Objective: To explore ongoing practices, casual daily routine activities, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy in Reduction of Depression among Elderly People at Selected Old Age Homes in Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: Laughter is beneficial for one’s health. The study of humor and laughter and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body is called Glottology. WHO reports highlighted that there are currently about 6000 million elderly person. In India there are 76 million elderly people constituting 7.7% of the total population. These data represent a demographic revolution and require the immediate attention to challenge and opportunities. The disease process has …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Psychotherapeutic Intervention on Level of Confined at Selected Jail of Durg (Chhattisgarh)
Abstract: Stress is an incredible part of human life which in turn produces anxiety. Stress is everywhere in our society. Most often it is associated with the negative situation as it may produce just as much as the negative stressor. Stress is a complex phenomenon with a very subjective experience. Stress and stressors are different for each person therefore it is important that the patient with the stress produces for that …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Implementation of the Functional Emotive Existential Therapy for the Caregivers and People with Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementia
Abstract: The care of the dementia clients often takes negative tool to all the caregivers. Most of the time, they are affective, psychologically emotionally and spiritually leading to loss of meaning, most of the time severe depression bordering into psychopathological condition such as mood disorder and sometimes schizophrenia. The institute that was founded by Dr. Arnel Banaga Salgado implemented its psychosocial intervention called Functional Emotive Existential Therapy in two stages: (a) …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–14 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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Impact of Psychoeducation Intervention Regarding Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) on Psychiatric Nurses' Knowledge
Abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening neurologic emergency related to the use of neuroleptic agents. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of psychoeducation regarding NMS on psychiatric nurses' knowledge. The quasi-experimental design was used. The study was conducted at The Shebin El Kom Mental Health Hospital at Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. A purposive sample of 50 psychiatric nurses from the above-mentioned setting was enrolled. A constructive …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Spiritual Prayer in Reducing Level of Depression Among Orphan Children in Selected Orphanage Home, Central Part of Gujarat State: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Objective: The objective of this pilot study was to assess the effectiveness of spiritual prayer in reducing level of depression among orphan children. Design: Quasi-experimental design Setting: This study took place in one orphanage home of Anand, Gujarat. Participants: Ten participants were selected, who have age between 10 and 17 years, and who scored in mild-to-moderate ranges for depression on the child depression inventory were randomly assigned to spiritual prayer …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 17–23 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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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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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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Attitude of Nursing Students towards Nursing Profession and Nursing Education
Abstract: Nursing is a concept that brings to mind a multiple ideas and images. These images include white uniforms, nursing caps, needles and bedpans, for others they include kindness, skills, compassion and intelligence [1]. In this era when nursing is no longer isolated in hospital or community settings, it is crucially important that the nursing professionals and other who would work with nurses have a clear meaning of the nursing profession …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Workforce Challenges in Nursing
Abstract: Nursing fixes human society with a bond of maintenance and fondness. Nursing is a profession to care, which proposals an oasis of emotional stories and pool of trials. Despite of urbanization and globalization in India, the healthcare system in the country continues to face formidable changes. Nurses play an essential character in the healthcare industry, providing care to the patients and carrying out leadership roles in hospitals, health systems and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 125–128 Read article
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Efficacy of self-instructional Module on Telemedicine among final year B.Sc Nursing students
Abstract: A quasi-experimental research study was conducted to know the efficacy of self-instructional module (SIM) on telemedicine among final year B.Sc. nursing students. The objective of the study was to know the efficacy of SIM on telemedicine. One group pretest and posttest research design was adapted. Simple random sampling method (Random Number Table) was used for selecting the sample of 30 students from final year B.Sc. nursing students. Structured questionnaire was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 65–71 Read article
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A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of constipation in orthopedic clients at selected hospital of Bagalkot city
Abstract: Background: During my posting in the orthopedic ward, I have been observing orthopedic patients facing the problem of constipation. It is undoubtedly the cause of much chronic discomfort and misery nurses are in the key position to make awareness to the orthopedic clients about the causes of constipation, how to prevent it and how to manage it during their admission to the hospital. Materials and Methods: Pre-experimental research design with …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 81–88 Read article
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Current Trends in Nursing Informatics and Nurses Perspective
Abstract: Nursing informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. As a nursing informaticist, one works with patient data on computer systems. Technologies evolved as a need to improve health care systems are known as computerized provider order entry (CPOE), electronic medical records (EMR), HIMSS, etc. Using nursing informatics, devices …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–34 Read article