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Sleep Duration of Inpatients with a Depressive Disorder: Associations with Age, Subjective Sleep Quality, and Cognitive Complaints
Abstract: Sleep complaints and sleep disturbances are common characteristics of depression; however, the association between sleep duration and subjective sleep quality has not been investigated thoroughly. Thus, subjective sleep quality and sleep duration were analyzed in depressed inpatients. Questionnaire data consists of clinical and sleep-related questions were sampled over a one-year period from adult inpatients with depressive syndromes. Sleep duration and items related to sleep quality were analyzed by means of …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–61 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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Implementation Dosage of Competency-Based Curriculum for Nursing and Midwifery Programme among Nurse Educators in Tanzania
Abstract: It is now more than ten years since Tanzania adapted Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET). The CBET is valuable approach that enable learners to gain required competencies specifically for their professional. Among competencies required for nurses they include cognitive or thinking competencies, such as deciding what to do in certain circumstances, doing competencies with performance of clinical procedures correctly as well as professionally, and affective competencies such as empathy, respect …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 60–76 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding the Use of Anti-embolic Stockings Among Nurses in ICUs
Abstract: Deep vein thrombosis is less likely while wearing anti-embolic stockings. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the usage of anti-embolic stockings in intensive care units. A quantitative descriptive design was used. The study was undertaken among 100 nurses using a convenient sampling technique. Questionnaire and rating scales were the tools used, the content validity and reliability of tools were established. The …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Prediction Models on Causing Factors for Delirium in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Abstract: This study aims to screen high-risk group for delirium in the intensive care unit by building optimal prediction models over multidimensional analysis of the factors causing delirium in intensive care unit patients, with providing the theoretical foundation for the development of protocols for delirium prevention and management in such patients. The data were collected over the electronic medical records by 3781 patients who were admitted to the medical/ surgical intensive …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–24 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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Vaccines Linked with Mental Disorders
Abstract: The researchers found associations for one injection in specific: the influenza vaccine, which was related with developed charges of obsessive–compulsive disorder, anorexia, anxiety complaint and tic illness. A biological explanation for these correlations has not been found, but a potential mechanism could lie in the body’s immune response to vaccines, the study suggested. Vaccines effort by digging the immune system to harvest antibodies against viruses and micro-organisms, thus preparing the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–50 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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The Level of Stress Among Mothers of Children Underfive Admitted in a Selected Hospital
Abstract: Stress is a non-specific response of the body. A growing child is always a big concern for parents, especially the mother. Child disease and admission to the hospital can particularly be a traumatic event for both the child and parents. The present study was aimed to assess the level of stress among mothers of children underfive admitted in a selected hospital Calicut. The objectives of the study were to identify …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Relationship Management Skills Among Students of Single and Co-educational Institutes
Abstract: High emotional regulation contributes to cordial interpersonal relationship and interaction. Type of institutes plays important role in the enhancement of the emotional regulation and interpersonal relationship management skills. Objective: To ascertain the impact of nature of the institutes on the emotional and social skills of the students. Material and Method: Specifically a comparative research design was adopted to compare the emotional regulation and interpersonal relationship management skills among students studying …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Assessment of the Mental Health of Adolescents Studying in Selected Schools, Puducherry
Abstract: Background: In general, stress and anxiety are more common in adolescents. Since adolescents are at a developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, they encounter a range of difficulties and tensions. The high expectations of parents and instructors in terms of grades and academic achievement can place an additional mental weight on kids, which can generally lead to numerous physical or mental diseases if not handled appropriately. Aim: The objective of …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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A study to assess the screen time and quality of sleep among nursing students in a selected nursing college, wayanad.
Abstract: Aim: In this study, we examined the screen time and sleep quality of B.Sc. nursing students at a specific nursing college in Wayanad. The study's objectives included assessing the students' screen time, evaluating their sleep quality, exploring potential links between screen time and sleep quality, and determining any correlations between the two factors among nursing students. Materials and methods: The research methodology employed in this study is descriptive in nature. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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The Correlation Between Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Relationships Among Staff Nurses
Abstract: A descriptive non-experimental study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between emotional intelligence and interpersonal relationships among the staff nurses employed at a specific hospital. The objectives of the study were: (1) To assess the level of emotional intelligence among staff nurses, (2) To assess the level of interpersonal relationship among staff nurses, and (3) To assess the correlation between emotional intelligence and interpersonal relationship among staff nurses. Convenient sampling …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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To Assess the Suicide Prevention Knowledge Among Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patients in a Selected Kottayam Hospital
Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate the awareness of suicide prevention among caregivers of mentally ill patients in a specific hospital located in Kottayam. The study had two main objectives: first, to gauge the level of knowledge among caregivers regarding suicide prevention for mentally ill patients, and second, to examine the relationship between this knowledge and certain demographic factors. The research involved 30 caregivers of mentally ill patients who attended both …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Integration of Nursing Theories in Practice
Abstract: Nursing theory is a well thought-out and systematic expression of a set of recommendations related to questions in the discipline of nursing. A nursing theory is a set of ideas, definitions, relationships, and expectations or suggestions derived from nursing models or from other disciplines and project a purposive, methodical outlook of phenomena by designing specific inter-relationships among notions for the purposes of describing, explaining, forecasting, and /or recommending. The purpose …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Helfer’s Skin Tap Technique for IM Injection Pain
Abstract: Various nonpharmacologic interventions that can be used to reduce pain include, meditation, thermal measures, play activities, relaxation techniques, imagery, massage, positioning, and music. Nurses play a crucial role in helping out patients with nonpharmacologic interventions for procedural pain by analyzing the technique best suitable for the patient, getting to know the patient’s willingness and determination, teaching them the appropriate way for using their options, supporting and reinforcing the correct use …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–20 Read article
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Time and Motion Study for Nurses: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Time motion study is concerned primarily with the increasing performance by measuring and then minimizing the time taken to perform various operations without compromising the quality of services. After its first introduction, time study developed in the direction of establishing standard times, while motion study evolved into a technique for improving work methods. The aim of this review is to summarize the available literatures on time and motion study on …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding “Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Level” (smbg) Among Diabetic Patients Admitted in Selected Hospitals of Shimoga Taluk
Abstract: Background: Self-monitoring blood glucose level (smbg) is a key element of home blood glucose Monitoring by people with type-1 and type-2 diabetes mellitus, since approximately 1980, a primary goal of the management of diabetes mellitus is to achieve blood sugar level closer to normal level as much as possible, guided by hbgm several times of smbg in a week benefits included medical cost, a reduction in the occurrence rate and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 81–93 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Self-Management Practices of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients visiting Medicine OPD, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Diabetes Mellitus is a silent disease and is now recognized as one of the fastest growing threats to public health in almost all countries of the world. It is also called the “disease of Prosperity OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding Type 2 DM in Type 2 DM patients. 2. To find out the self management practices of the Type 2 DM patients. METHODS AND MATERIALS: …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Bivariate Analysis Simplified
Abstract: Analyzing data is often considered as a cause of stress among students especially post graduate nursing students. Although, humongous literature is available on internet and in-print, yet it leads to lot of confusion. This study attempts to simplify statistics, bivariate analysis in specific for nursing students.
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 62–64 Read article