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Effectiveness of Planned Recreational Programme on Psychological Well-Being Among Elderly People
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of planned recreational programme on psychological well-being among elderly people, residing in selected old age home at Kasaragod. The researcher assessed the psychological well-being using rating scale for assessing psychological well-being of elderly people. After conducting a pretest, planned recreational programme including simple stretching exercise, listening to music, reading newspaper and group interacting session were conducted two hours daily for two …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Factitious Disorder (Munchausen Syndrome)
Abstract: Factitious disorder is a serious mental disorder in which someone deludes others by appearing sick, by deliberately getting sick or by self-injury. Factitious disorder is considered a mental illness because it is associated with severe emotional difficulties and stressful situations. It also can happen when family members or caregivers falsely present others, such as children, as being ill, injured or impaired.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 42–45 Read article
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome/Todd’s Syndrome
Abstract: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a rare neurological condition temporarily cause distortion in perception of body size, image and time can lead to disorientation and misperception of reality. The syndrome is usually associated with visual hallucinations. It is very rare condition most often affect in children and young adult. It is due to family history of migraines, temporal lobe epilepsy, delirium tremens, and brain tumors, Infectious mononucleosis. The hallmark sign …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 57–61 Read article
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Concept Mapping
Abstract: Concept maps are schematic devices for displaying a set of concept meanings embedded in a framework of propositions. It reinforces thinking and integrate new knowledge. It helps to explore new information and relationships. It can be spider, hierarchy, flowchart or systems. We can apply concept mapping idea in nursing process application with proper planning.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of the Staff Nurses Regarding the Management of Patients with Depression in Selected Psychiatric Hospitals in Bangalore
Abstract: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of the staff nurses towards the management of patients having depression in some selected psychiatric hospitals of Bangalore. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses and to find the association between the selected demographic variables and knowledge and attitude. The study samples (staff nurses) were selected by simple random sampling technique. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Home Care of Epilepsy Among Family Members of Client With Epilepsy
Abstract: Epilepsy is one of the oldest diseases known to human beings. Epilepsy is the general systemic conditions that affect people of all ages, in which seizures most commonly occur in children due to hypoxia or high fever. A family history of epilepsy seems to increase the risk of developing the condition. Males have a higher risk than females for developing epilepsy. Overall it is the most common serious brain disorder …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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An Overview of Epilepsy
Abstract: Epilepsy is one of the oldest diseases known to human beings. It was described in detail by Hippocrates (450 BC) as well as noted in the Bible. Epilepsy is the general systemic conditions that affect people of all ages, in which seizures most commonly occur in children due to hypoxia or high fever. A family history of epilepsy seems to increase the risk of developing the condition. Males have higher …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–8 Read article
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A Study to Assess Psychiatric Nurses Attitude and Practice Toward Physical Restraint Among Mentally Ill Patients
Abstract: Aim: This study was to assess psychiatric nurses’ attitude and practice toward physical restraint among mentally ill patients. Methods: A descriptive research design was used to achieve the study objective. The present study was carried out in three specialized governmental mental hospitals and two psychiatric wards in general hospital. A convenient purposive sample of 96 nurses was included in the study. The tool used for data collection was the self-administered …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 62–72 Read article
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Stress and People
Abstract: Either a child, teenagers or old people everyone has stress of something. Stress is also known as tension. Today stress begins from child and long lasts till end of the world. Stress is a like a disease which is spreaded all over the world. Stress is a thing which takes a person away from happiness. However, stress is any change in the environment that requires your body to react and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 4–6 Read article
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Awareness of Primary Care Givers of Mentally Ill Patients Regarding Mental Health Services
Abstract: Mental health is defined as the psychological state of someone functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustments. And a condition which distorts this state is called mental illness1. The WHO relates mental health services as that related to the promotion of wellbeing, the prevention of mental disorders and the treatment and rehabilitation of people affected by mental disorders. Objectives: To assess the level of awareness regarding mental …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Assess Attitude and Beliefs Towards Role of Magico-Religious and Supernatural Influences in Mental Illness Among Care Givers of Psychiatry Patient Attended in Selected Mental Hospital, Palanpur, Gujarat
Abstract: Background: The term magical-religious is commonly used to describe beliefs prevalent in a particular culture concerning various supernatural influences operating in the environment. In Indian sub-continent magico-religious beliefs are frequently conjectured as causal explanations of mental illnesses, and consequently services of “faith healers” are often sought for treatment of mental disorders. Objectives:(1) To assess attitude and beliefs among care givers of psychiatry patient towards magico-religious and supernatural influence in mental …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 76–80 Read article
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Research Methodology
Abstract: Nursing research practice has experienced remarkable growth in the fast decades. Today nurses have greater degree than before with their practicing scientific method of research. To produce scientific research, it is necessary to have skills in the scientific research or method. It is not only need to understand regarding scientific method and also need to understand and identify problems that need scientific investigation. The ultimate goal of any profession is …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 63–67 Read article
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EFFECTIVENESS OF BREATHING EXERCISES ON LUNG CAPACITY OF PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Abstract: Study was intended to assess the effectiveness of breathing exercises on lung capacity among experimental group. A total of 60 patients with respiratory disorder (30 each in experimental and control group) were selected. The approach used in this study was experimental approach and the design was quasi experimental with non-equivalent Pre-Test Post-Test Control Group Design. Pretest was done for 60 samples on the second day of admission by using spirometer. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–75 Read article
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Cluster Head Selection to Improve in Energy Consumption in WSN Using Fuzzy Logic
Abstract: Abstract— within the recent years, technological advances and therefore the telecommunications business, electrical and electronic small parts, resulting in structure of very little and comparatively economical sensors that relate to every different through wireless communication. one in all the vital problems in these networks is increasing the network time period. There square measure variety of protocols and algorithms for transferring knowledge packets from a node to the bottom station. one …
Published in International Journal of Telecommunications & Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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E-Message Board for University Colleges
Abstract: The abbreviation of E-message board is to give the important report for particular department in the office or college or school. In this project we have to use the AT keyboard, LCD and microcontroller. The past technologies the officers to tell this report they have to use the attenders. But in the latest technology the managers or officers will send the information gradually. This system will not be operated manually. …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Discrete Analysis of Neural Network
Abstract: Network by neural is the continuous process in the modern electronic world. This paper deals with the discrete presentation of neural network. The variables of neural networks are distributed discretely, and its probabilistic study is demonstrated as the advantage of the system of neural networking.
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–17 Read article
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Power control in wireless cellular network using QOS constrained convex optimization
Abstract: For wireless cellular network with different QoS (Quality of service) constraints , a variety of power control problems with different objective functions and constraints can be formulated as non linear optimization. With the use of convex optimization they can accommodate realistic QoS constraints e.g. data rate, outage probability, throughput and SIR. In the high SIR regime these properties can be solved by converting into convex optimization problems in the form …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Intelligent Currency Counter cum Counterfeit Detection: A Survey
Abstract: Any developing country faces many challenges with respect to its economical stability. One such threat in cash transactions is fake notes. Due to advances in scanning and printing technologies the production of fake notes can be easily done. Manual detection of fake notes is time consuming and so is counting currency of different denomination in a bundle. This project focuses on building a device that accurately counts money and also …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Bioaccumulation, Bioconcentration, and Biomagnification: Justification for Expediting the Clean-up of Contaminated Mangroves in Ogoniland
Abstract: Mangroves, which once served as natural reservoir of beneficial seafood to the inhabitants of ogoniland, an oil-rich community in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, now, pose serious ecological and health risks to the people. Crude oil exploration and exploitation in this region have brought about increased release of harmful chemical substances into these mangrove environments. These chemicals build up in the native flora and fauna associated with the ecosystem …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 45–49 Read article
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Increased Efficiency and Shelf Life of Functional Foods Through Nanoparticle-Based Products in Food Packing and Processing Industries
Abstract: In recent years there is an upsurge in food industries as numerous food products are launched to enhance its shelf life and storage efficiency. In resolving these issues nanotechnology especially in food sector including food processing, food monitoring, food packaging, development of food modifying colors, production of functional foods, nutritional or flavoring properties according to a dietary need of a person as well as production of stronger coloring, flavorings and …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–44 Read article