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Efficacy of Structured Educational Intervention on Understanding Nomophobia and its Prevention among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: Mobile phones offer convenience and comfort to individuals, yet they also pose a risk in terms of psychological dependence. The term “nomophobia” is a blend of “no mobile phone” and refers to addiction to mobile phones. Objectives: (1). To evaluate the initial understanding of nomophobia and its preventive measures among nursing students through pre-test assessment. (2). To determine the impact of a structured educational intervention on enhancing nursing students’ …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Effectiveness of Play Therapy on Reducing Anxiety Level Among Hospitalized Pre-schoolers in Selected Hospitals, Bangalore
Abstract: Hospitalization itself is a source of anxiety, confusion and fear. Anxiety is more common in pre-school children and they cause many problems in later stage of life. Anxiety may affect learning, cognitive pattern and memory status of the children. Play helps to reduce anxiety of the child. Play therapy is an approach in providing assistance to overcoming problems using media such as toys, games and communication. Recent studies have indicated …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–52 Read article
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Effect of Post-Operative Feeding Technique Orientation among Mothers of Children undergoing Orofacial Cleft Surgery
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the effect of post-operative feeding technique orientation among mothers of children undergoing orofacial cleft surgery. Objectives: Assess the mother’s level of knowledge on post-operative feeding technique. Methodology: A quantitative evaluative approach with one-group pre-test–post-test pre-experimental design was used. Forty mothers were selected using non-probability purposive sampling technique from paediatric surgical ward of Jubilee Mission Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Thrissur. Results: The …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Substance Use Disorder among Adolescents Studying in Senior Secondary Schools of Jalandhar, Punjab, 2019
Abstract: Substance use patterns are the cause of serious public health problems. It has been noticed in keen that from the past 8 to 10 years, the use of drugs has highly increased. Also, it has been reported that Punjab is ranked on the top most for drug marketing amongst all the states of India. The people start consuming drugs due to peer pressure, depression, crisis, craze to taste the drugs …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Among Nursing Officers Regarding the Management of Post-exposure Prophylaxis of Blood and Body Fluid in Selected Multi-speciality Hospitals of New Delhi
Abstract: Introduction: Nurses are at an increased risk of contracting HIV due to occupational exposure through needle stick injuries and contact with blood or bodily fluids, particularly when caring for HIV-infected patients. As a result, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV has become critical among nurses. Globally, the annual incidence of HIV infection is decreasing, but at the end of 2010, approximately 34 million people were still infected with HIV. In India, …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Practice of Endotracheal Tube Suctioning Among Staff Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units of SKIMS Soura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Abstract: Introduction: The practice of endotracheal suctioning by staff nurses is a crucial aspect of caring for patients who are intubated and require mechanical ventilation. Proper endotracheal suctioning helps maintain airway patency and oxygenation, reduces the risk of infection, and promotes overall respiratory health in critically ill patients. It is’s essential that nurses follow established protocols and guidelines, maintain infection control measures, and prioritise patient safety and comfort during endotracheal suctioning …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–37 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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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding National Nutritional Programme for Children among Anganwadi Workers from Selected Anganwadi Centres at Mangalore Rural Area
Abstract: Nutrition play a very important role in maintaining proper growth and development among the children’s under the age of 6 years. Anganwadis are the part of Indian public health care system which mainly focus on implementing various health care activities to prevent malnutrition among pre-schoolers especially in rural or village areas with the help of anganwadi workers. The main objectives of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Dental Fluorosis
Abstract: Introduction: Dental fluorosis remains one of the most common disorders affecting the teeth, starting right from the early age. Hence it is important to prevent dental fluorosis from the school age level. To a certain duration (as per WHO; 0.6 ppm), fluoride ingestion is useful for teeth and bone development, but excessive ingestion causes a disease called fluorosis. The greatest matter in dental fluorosis is aesthetic modification in the permanent …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Demonstration Program on Knowledge Regarding Preparation of Hyderabad Mix Among Mothers of Under Five Children in Fuljhore Rural Area at Durgapur
Abstract: The children of today are the citizens of tomorrow. One of the major factors affecting children's health and welfare is adequate nutrition. Malnutrition is a major global public health issue, especially for young children who are more susceptible to its effects. In India, malnutrition affects every other child, and it affects every third child worldwide. The majority of these children reside in rural, tribal, and urban slum areas. At this …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–34 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health Nursing Practice Among Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing, Ludhiana
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding legal and ethical issues in mental health nursing practice among nursing students in selected colleges of nursing, Ludhiana. Objectives: To assess the pre-test knowledge score of nursing students regarding legal and ethical issues in mental health nursing practice in experimental and control groups; to assess the post-test knowledge score of nursing students regarding legal and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 41–68 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Program Regarding Uterine Cancer Among College Girl of Age Group Between 18 and 21 years in Selected Government College of Hisar (Haryana)
Abstract: The study on ‘A study to assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching program regarding uterine cancer among the college girl of age group between 18 and 21 years in the selected government college of Hisar, Haryana’ was undertaken during the year 2019-2020. Objectives of the study are: 1. To assess the level of pre-test knowledge regarding uterine cancer among college girl of 19–21 years in the selected government college. 2. …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 43–47 Read article
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The Success of Participatory Workplace Interventions in Minimizing Office Workers' Sedentary Behaviour: The Study is Quasi-experimental
Abstract: Aim: This investigation has three goals: (1) to evaluate the level of sedentary behavior currently being practiced by office personnel; (2) To determine if participatory workplace interventions are effective at reducing office workers' inactive behavior; (3) to Discover the relationship between their pre-test sedentary behavior level and the chosen demographic factors. Background: Occupational sedentary behavior is a significant factor in the total risk of being sedentary. There is little proof …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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To develop and evaluate effectiveness of Standard operating procedure on control and prevention of nosocomial infection in NICU at SDM Hospital Sattur, Dharwad.
Abstract: BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: NICU is one of the most important but infection prone area of the hospital. It is not the treatment but the prevention which is the goal of infection control for the newborn. This goal is affected through good prenatal screening, immunization and early therapy of the mother prior to or during her pregnancy. Measures for reducing neonatal infection deserve high priority in every neonatal unit. Most …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge and Attitude towards Suicide among Nurses at Tertiary Level Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Suicide is considered a severe public health problem around the world; suicide-preventive training has shown to influence on knowledge and attitudes. Quasi-experimental (pre-test and post-test) design was used to assess an effectiveness of structured teaching program and compare the level of knowledge and attitude, between experimental and control groups before and after a structured teaching program. Hundred nurses were selected purposively, and then divided into experimental and control groups using …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–12 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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Study to Evaluate Self-instructional Module on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention Knowledge and Attitude in Selected Tripura Diabetic Patients
Abstract: Introduction and objectives of the study: Today's medical profession faces the "ice berg" disease of diabetes mellitus in India, the "Diabetic Capital of the World". Globally, diabetes is one of the biggest public health issues of the 21st century. It is expected that 578 million people would have diabetes by 2030 and 700 million by 2045. Foot ulcers are the scariest diabetic complication. Up to 25% of diabetics get foot …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Eye Care Among Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery in Selected Hospitals at Amritsar
Abstract: Cataract – A clouding or lose of Transparency of the lens in the result of tissue breakdown and protein clumping. Objectives: To find out association of the post-test knowledge scores regarding eye care among patients undergoing cataract surgery in experimental and control groups with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study, select two groups, design experimental and control group design which include manipulation, control group, and no randomization. The …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Hazards of Nicotine Dependence Among Teenagers
Abstract: Background: An individual can have withdrawal symptoms which are uncomfortable feelings that every drug user experiences after he or she has stopped taking a drug. The withdrawal symptoms include shaky, have sleeping difficulties, experienced increased appetite, and feel uneasy, irritable, and less alert. These unpleasant symptoms can prevent many smokers from quitting. Nicotine replacement therapy, just like the nicotine patch and gum, has helped many smokers to quit smoking and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module Regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases Among Mothers of Under-Five Children at Selected Areas in Tarn Taran.
Abstract: Immunization is the one of the most important and cost effective strategies for the prevention of childhood sicknesses and disabilities and it is a basic need for all children. Seven killer diseases causes a major threat to children and this decreases the health status and making them more vulnerable to infectious disease. The major cause for death is vaccine preventable diseases such as neonatal tetanus, measles, tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis, polio …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article