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Application of Nursing Theory to Old Age Care
Abstract: Theory in Nursing is a systematic and organized group of statements associated with questions within the nursing discipline. There has been a rapid increase in the elderly population in India between 1991 and 2001. It has been projected that by the year 2050, the elderly population would rise to about 324 million. To ensure the quality of care of elderly, nursing theories can be applied and a theory which can …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Comprehensive Assessment in Hypertension Management for Older Adults: Exploring Fitness Records, Common Conditions, and Blood Pressure Evaluation
Abstract: This study explores the importance of comprehensive assessment in the management of hypertension among older adults. The assessment process involves evaluating fitness records, assessing common conditions, and measuring blood pressure. By understanding the patient's medical history, including familial predispositions, healthcare providers can better tailor interventions and treatment plans. Common conditions associated with hypertension, such as target organ damage, are also assessed to identify potential complications. Accurate blood pressure measurements serve …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Onion - A Miraculous Vegetable
Abstract: Onions are miraculous vegetables that are low in calories but rich in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and also possess folate, magnesium, phosphorus, fructans, selenium, chromium and antioxidants, quercetin and sulphur. Its health benefits are enormous. Its high fibre content, organosulphur compounds, antioxidants like quercetin and vitamin C exhibits an anticancerous action through inhibition of tumor growth, mutagenesis, free radical formation and exerting toxic effects on cancer cells. …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Ways to Handle Child with Attention deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Abstract: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is most common behavioral disorder among children’s, which is about three times more common among boys than girls. It is a developmental disorder characterized primarily by “the co-existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with each behavior occurring infrequently alone”. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has problems with Paying attentions concentration and with hyperactive as well as impulsive behavior. Despite good intentions, a teenager may be unable to …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–8 Read article
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Stem Cell Therapy
Abstract: Stem cells are unspecialized cells that develop into the specialized cells that make up the different types of tissue in the human body. They are characterized by the ability to renew themselves through mitotic cell division and differentiating into a diverse range of specialized cell types. They are vital to the development, growth, maintenance, and repair of our brains, bones, muscles, nerves, blood, skin, and other organs. Stem cells are …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 32–44 Read article
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Iron-Deficiency Anaemia
Abstract: Women are facing challenges every day to run life. health wise also many diseases like heart diseases, cervical cancers, breast cancers, ovarian cancer, osteomyelitis, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infection, iron-deficiency anaemia, stress and depression etc. are easily affects women than men. In that iron-deficiency anaemia causes ill health to women. 39.6% of all women have anaemia in India as per the World Health Organization (WHO) report. Iron-deficiency anaemia appears …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Diamond–Blackfan Anaemia (DBA)
Abstract: In Diamond–Blackfan anaemia (DBA), the bone marrow (soft centre part of most bones) does not make adequate red blood cells (RBC). It is a type of marrow failure disorder. RBC take oxygen from the lungs to all parts of your body. A low level of RBC is called anaemia. In anaemia, the body’s organs may not get sufficient oxygen. How serious anaemia is different from child to child with this …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Overview Knowledge of Pentavalent Vaccine for Staff Nurses
Abstract: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely an absence of diseases or infirmity”. After independence, India reached some remarkable achievements in health care, such as eradication of poliomyelitis, reduction in diarrheal related deaths, etc. In developed countries, an average 98 out of every 1000 children born alive celebrate their fifth birthday, whereas in India, 68 …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 30–32 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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Coronaviruses—An Update
Abstract: The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a novel virus that leads to respiratory problems in individuals and can spread from person to person. This virus was initially recognized during a survey into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Promotion of a safety environment is a keystone of prevention of spread of organism in health care. Persons of all ages should take necessary steps to protect themselves from the disease.
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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Comprehensive Approach to Lowering Measured Blood Pressure (CALM-BP)
Abstract: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition with marked increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure more than 140/90 mm of Hg in three consecutive measures. It increases the risks such as dysfunction of heart, brain, kidney and other organs as the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries and the major blood vessels resulting in damage. It is a silent threat to the health of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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The Basic Physiology of Immunity: A Review
Abstract: When our immune system is in healthy condition, we even don’t notice that it is working to protect us around the clock. A proper and well-functional immune system helps in dealing with many germs that we come across in daily life such as, when we come in contact with pet, other people and environment. In absence of a healthy immune system, one may get infected from infectious diseases easily. The …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 42–47 Read article
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Sustainable Innovations to Combat COVID-19 Rising Cases in India: Public Health Perspective
Abstract: Globally, there was an outbreak of a disease in Wuhan, China in 2019. Diagnosis indicated that the infectious disease was a novel virus called SARS-CoV2 and previously there was no information about the new virus. In January 2020, the new coronavirus disease was confirmed by World Health Organization (WHO), as COVID-19. In 2015, United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals that no one is left behind for sustainable future. Globally, …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Evidence of Birthing Positions in the Second Stage of Labor
Abstract: The second stage of labor is described as starting with full cervical dilatation (10 cm) and endingwith fetal expulsion. Nulliparous women had a median length of 50 minutes, whereasmultiparous women have a median duration of 20 minutes. For the mother and fetus, as well asthe care providers, the second stage of labor is frequently the most difficult aspect of the birthingprocess. The risk of maternal and fetal problems rises as …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Compliance to Therapeutic Regimen Among Patients with Epilepsy
Abstract: Introduction: The public health of India is increasingly burdened by chronic diseases. Epilepsy is one among them which change its faces with changing demographics. It is a chronic condition requiring careful long-term management. The treatment is complex involving classification, diagnosis, selection & monitoring of the appropriate antiepileptic agent, and evaluation of the chosen drug's side effects & drug interactions. Hence patient compliance and identification of the factors affecting patient compliance …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Case Study on Kartagener Syndrome
Abstract: Kartagener’s syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by hereditary. The cause for this syndrome is the mutation of many genes. In Kartagener’s syndrome,the cilia areaffected and it leads to many morbidities. In this syndrome, there is a condition called situs inversus, in which the abdominal organs present in mirror image. There is no known particular treatment which can cure the Kartagener’s syndrome, so only the symptoms are treated.
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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Effectiveness of Training Programme on Knowledge Level Regarding Basic Life Support among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: Basic Life Support (BLS) includes recognition of signs of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, foreign body airway obstruction, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, etc. The goal of BLS is to maintain viability of the central nervous system, heart, and other vital organs until definitive return of spontaneous circulation can be achieved. Method: Quasi experimental study pre-test post-test design without control group was used to assess the effectiveness of training programme on knowledge …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Self Reported Side Effects of Prophylactic Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Usage among Health Care Workers (HCWs) during the Initial Phase of COVID-19 Outbreak
Abstract: Background: Hydroxychloroquine has been widely administered to patients with Covid-19 without robust evidence supporting its use. The rising burden of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has led to the mass use of hydroxychloroquine by healthcare workers (HCWs). Side effect of this drug when used as prophylaxis is not well known in the literature. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was carried out using a Google form containing questionnaire on different organ systems. Google …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Conceptual Framework: Goal setting theory; Effectiveness of Blended educational strategy among nursing students on significance of Simulation
Abstract: Background: In this study the researchers designed conceptual framework to project an organizing structure for the study project to direct, develop and test of hypotheses and to place research finding within the context of science. Selection of an appropriate and useful framework is an essential step in the development of a research project. Aim: of this paper is to discuss the use of the Dr. Edwin Locke and Dr. Gary …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 39–43 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