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Modification of Poly Vinyl alcohol by Grafting and Appropriate Blending for Higher Stability and Biomedical field Application
Abstract: PVA is a one of the most important vinyl polymer which is widely used in industrial applications. PVA polymer has excellent adhesive property, solubility in water and it is biodegradable. But when it is modified by appropriate crosslinking or grafting or blending techniques then its physical as well as stability is altered. When polymer is modified by blending with other materials then its degradability decreases but thermal stability increases. In …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Lean Manufacturing
Abstract: An important goal of lean manufacturing is to speed up response times from suppliers and consumers as well as times spent in the production system. It has a tight relationship to another idea known as just-in-time manufacturing (JIT manufacturing in short). Just-in-time manufacturing prioritises productivity, effectiveness, and waste reduction for the producer and supplier of goods in an effort to match output to demand by only supplying items that have …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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Systematic literature Review of PLA-Magnesium Composite Material for Fused Deposition Modelling for Biomedical Applications
Abstract: Magnesium is one of most liberally available metal in nature forming about 2% of earth’s crust. Polylactic acid or Polylactide is a bioplastic. Magnesium-Polylactide composites are a promising new form of biodegradable materials with established good mechanical properties. Our critical survey of research papers helped us to compile information about fabrication and treatment of this composite material using various techniques and methodologies to understand prospects for future research for FDM …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge of Care Givers of Stroke Patients Regarding the Stroke Rehabilitation at Selected Hospital in Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: The human nervous system is one of the smallest and yet the most complex of the 11 body systems. It consists of both central nervous system including brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.1 The brain receives about 25% of the body’s oxygen, but it cannot store it. Therefore blood needs to be supplied continuously. Reduction of or disruption in blood flow to the brain can result in a …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Competency in Measuring Blood Pressure among Staff Nurses
Abstract: Objective: To assess and describe the overall and area wise competency of measuring Blood pressure among Staff Nurses and find out the association of level of competency of Staff Nurses in measuring Blood pressure with selected demographic variables. Methods: Non experimental approach, descriptive study was conducted to measure the competency in measuring Blood pressure with 40 staff nurses. Convenient sampling technique was used and the data was collected by Check …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of PowerPoint Presentation on Knowledge Regarding Electrocardiogram (ECG) Among Second Year B.Sc. Nursing Students at Selected Nursing Colleges of Udupi, Karnataka
Abstract: ECG is used to measure the rate and regularity of heartbeats, likewise the size and position of the chambers, the presence of any damage to the heart, and the effects of drugs or devices used to regulate the heart, such as pacemaker. An ECG is the best technique to measure and diagnose abnormal rhythms of the heart, particularly abnormal rhythms caused by damage to the conductive tissue that carries electrical …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Find Out Risk Factors of Hypertension Among Hypertensive Patients those Attending Medicine OPD in PGIMS, Rohtak
Abstract: Background: As per the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.13 billion individuals globally suffer from hypertension, with the majority, around two-thirds, residing in low-and middle-income nations. Globally, elevated blood pressure is linked to an estimated 7.5 million fatalities, constituting about 12.8% of the total number of deaths. This equates to 57 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) or 3.7% of the total DALYs. Objectives: Determining the linked risk elements for hypertension. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–71 Read article
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Swine Flu and its Management Among Staff Nurses
Abstract: Objective: To assess the knowledge regarding swine flu and its management among staff nurses. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding swine flu and its management among staff nurses. To find the association between post -test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. Conceptual frame work: The conceptual model for the study was based on the general system theory by Ludwig von Bertalanffy (1969). In this theory, …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Pain and Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography, Coimbatore
Abstract: Background: Patients who are undergoing angiography experience pain and anxiety. This increases myocardial oxygen demand and aggravates the workload of heart and also increases the duration of hospital stay. Music therapy is an easy and non invasive interventional approach that can help patients enhance their health status and alleviate pain and anxiety. Methodology: The present study entitled, Effectiveness of music therapy on pain and anxiety in Kongunad Hospitals, Coimbatore. The …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Knowledge on Post-Exposure Prophylaxis among Nursing Students
Abstract: Objective: The objective was to assess the level of knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis among IInd year General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) students at the School of Nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai. The study was done to associate the level of knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis among IInd year General Nursing Midwifery students at School of Nursing with their selected socio-demographic variables. Conceptual Frame Work: The conceptual framework used to guide this study …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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A Descriptive Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Food Hygiene among Street Food Vendors in District Mohali, Punjab
Abstract: The present study was conducted with the purpose to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding food hygiene among street food vendors. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding food hygiene among street food vendors and to find association between knowledge, attitude and practices regarding food hygiene among street food vendors and their selected demographic variables. Conceptual framework developed for the study was …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding the Hazards of Mobile Phones usage among the B.Sc. Nursing Students College of Nursing, Padmavathi College of Nursing at Dharmapuri
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding the hazards of mobile phones usage among B.Sc. Nursing students. To determine the association between the knowledge regarding the hazards of mobile phones usage among B.Sc. Nursing students with their selected demographic variables. Research Approach: In this study descriptive research approach was used Design: The research design selected for the present study was Descriptive study design. Setting of the Study: Present study was conducted …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 67–75 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Registered Staff Nurses on Intramuscular Injection with A View to Prepare a Self-Instruction Module in a Selected Hospital of Pune City
Abstract: The study was aimed to assess the knowledge attitude and practice of staff nurses of administering intramuscular injection with a view to prepare and validate the self-instruction module (SIM) on sites and techniques of intramuscular injections. Research approach used was descriptive, exploratory survey approach. The study sample comprised of 100 samples, i.e. 34, and 66 samples from degree Aand diploma in nursing, respectively, through a stratified random sampling technique. Data …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MULTI DRUG RESISTANCE TUBERCULOSIS AMONG STAFF NURSES AT TERTIARY LEVEL TEACHING HOSPITAL DHARWAD”
Abstract: Research design: A quantitative research approach with pre-experimental one group pre-test, post-test design was adopted in this study.Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programme on knowledge regarding multi drug resistance tuberculosis among staff nurses at tertiary level teaching hospital, Dharwad. Sample and sampling technique: A total of 30 staff nurses were selected by non – probability purposive sampling technique.Data Collection: The tool used for data collection was structured knowledge …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Gastric Residual Volume in Mechanically Ventilated Patients on Nasogastric Tube Feeding Admitted in ICUs of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Enteral nutrition intolerance entails several complications such as increased gastric residual volume, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. The large quantity of Gastric Residual Volume may leads to aspiration of stomach contents, abdomen distension and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Abdominal massage or rubbing therapy is one of the applicable and effective techniques that can be useful to increase the digestive system motility, enhance the intestinal activity and decrease intra-abdominal pressure …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Modified ECT for Psychiatric Patients Among Staff Nurses at Selected Mental Hospitals ASR
Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the staff nurses status in the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding modified electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). ECT basically involves the patient receiving an electrical shock while under anesthesia and is scientifically proven as a safe and effective form of treatment. It is specifically for use on patients who suffer from severe, treatment-resistant or unresponsive to medication, mood disorders. A descriptive research …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Stress among the First Year B.Sc. Nursing Students at Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, Charusat, Changa
Abstract: A descriptive study was conducted in a private nursing institute named Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, Charusat, Changa to assess stress level among nursing students. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. A total of 56 students participated in the study. Perceived stress scale was used as a tool to collect appropriate data. Pilot study was conducted among 5 students at Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, Charusat, Changa to …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge on Cerebral Palsy Among the Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy at Agastheyar Muni Child Care Centre, Vellamadam, Kanyakumari District
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge on cerebral palsy among the mothers of cerebral palsied children at Agastheyar Muni Child Care Centre, Vellamadam, Kanyakumari District. The aim of the study is: (1) To assess the knowledge of mothers regarding cerebral palsy. (2) To associate the knowledge of mothers on cerebral palsy with the selected demographic variable. Research approach: Quantitative research approach was used. Research design: Descriptive research …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Relaxation Therapy to Reduce Anxiety Level among Epilepsy Patients in Selected Hospital, Erode
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to evaluating the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding relaxation therapy to reduce anxiety level among epilepsy patient in Senthil Neuro Specialty Hospital, Erode. The Aim of the study is to assess the anxiety level of epilepsy patients before the administration of structured teaching program. To assess the knowledge of epilepsy patients on relaxation therapy before administration of structured teaching program. To teach …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 114–121 Read article
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Prevalence of Perceived Stress among Adolescents in Selected School at Puducherry
Abstract: Adolescence is a stage of ‘Storms and Stresses’. The period of adolescence is of ultimate important in human’s life. In this period a person gets physical, mental and emotional maturity. Adolescents are faced with challenging issues involving the identity, puberty, formation and transition from childhood to adulthood. Unmanaged stress can cause adolescents with potentially significant health impacts and higher risk for behavioral problems, suicide and risky sexual behavior, smoking, substance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 122–125 Read article