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Prevalence of Common Problems Among Elderly Residing at Selected Urban and Rural Community of Kottayam District, Kerala, India
Abstract: Constipation, insomnia, immobility and urinary incontinence are common problems among elderly. With a view to assess these problems descriptive study was done among 200 elderly between the age group of 65 and 80 years old. The study was done in selected urban and rural community of Kottayam district using Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale, Victoria bowel performance scale, Tinetti Assessment Tool and revised urinary incontinence scale using interview technique. The …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Short Communication: Risks Associated With Pregnancy in Primigravida Women
Abstract: Primigravida is a term used to refer to women who are pregnant for the first time. Certain pregnancies get affected by different kinds of warning signs that are indications of possible danger during pregnancy regarding complications. In such cases women should be aware of factual information regarding warning signs. Primigravida women may have knowledge of warning signs during pregnancy, which is influenced by their demographic variables like age, type of …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 61–63 Read article
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Do We Need Obama Care-Like Health Care
Abstract: India is a developing nation and it is advancing rapidly in medical sciences and technology, when it comes to public health care scenario, India lags far behind developed nations in the public health arena. The article in Forbes says that with drinking water, adequate nutrition, sanitation and access to health care being longstanding challenges. The high rise of advanced technology involved in the diagnostic procedure, in the Medicare both invasive …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–8 Read article
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A Study to assess the effect of black tea mouth rinse on dental plaque among children between 7-14 years at Z. P.High School,A. Rangampet
Abstract: The study aimed to assess the effect of black tea mouth rinse among children with dental plaque in experimental group. This experimental pre test and post test control group study was conducted on 50 children between the age of 7-14 years (25 each in experimental and control group) at Z. P .High School, A. Rangampet. The average value of plaque index in experimental group before study was 1.56 and after …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Regarding Total Parenteral Nutrition on Knowledge and Practice Among Staff Nurses Working at Critical Care Unit, MGMCRI, At Puducherry
Abstract: Background: Adequate nutrition is vital for growth and development of children starting from conception to maturity. Almost all nutritional disorders like protein energy malnutrition, anaemia, rickets, and nutritional blindness occur in this age group. The early use of adequate parenteral nutrition minimizes weight loss, and improves growth and neurons developmental outcome, and appears to reduce the risk of mortality and later adverse outcomes, such as necrotizing enter colitis and bronco …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–19 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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Retrospective Quantitative Assessment on Difference in Hearing Impairment of Users and Non-Users of Headphones
Abstract: Introduction: Hearing is one of the central functions of the body, with sight and taction. Hearing facilitate individual to collaborate with his surroundings at all zone. Human hearing elongate in oscillations ranges from 20-20,000 Hertz (Hz) whereas in magnitude from 0 to140 decibels (dB) or more. Technology is affective along day by day, leaving us all ambushed in gratification and cheerfulness with atrocious effects on health. Headphones and earphones are …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 57–66 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 and Practice Regarding Infection Control and Standard Precaution Among Nurses in Critical Care Unit
Abstract: Quantitative non-experimental descriptive exploratory research design is used for this study. Thirty samples from Almas Hospital, Kottakkal Kerala, India, were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Socio-demographic data were assessed using structured questionnaire and observational check list. Data were analyzed and interpreted by descriptive and inferential statistics. Data collection tools were structured questionnaire and observational checklist. Results and Conclusion: The analysis revealed that a majority of the staff nurses have …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–29 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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Barriers to Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing among undergraduate students of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus- Enugu State, Nigeria
Abstract: Background: Despite the increase in the level of awareness and usefulness of HIV counselling, Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) & its utilization remains low most especially among vulnerable groups such as university students.Method: A descriptive survey was utilized for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from undergraduate students of the faculty of health sciences and technology.Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used for data analysis.Result: The …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Iranian medical students' knowledge about in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Abstract: Background: Information about medical student’s knowledge about cardiopulmonary resuscitation could be useful for preparing educational programs. However, little is known about Iranian medical students’ knowledge on cardiopulmonary resuscitation. So, the current study was conducted. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in a medical school affiliated to Qazvin University of Medical Sciences. All students who passed one clinical term were invited to participate in our study. Students’ knowledge was measured using …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 77–81 Read article
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Perceived Knowledge regarding Braden Scale among Critical Care Nurses
Abstract: Background: Pressure ulcer is a common and traumatic health condition, especially in the elderly or physically impaired and most bedridden patients. More than 80% of a bedridden patient will always develop bedsores. The Braden scale is a widely used pressure ulcer risk assessment tool. The current study focuses on assessing the level of knowledge of critical care nurses on pressure ulcer prevention using the Braden scale. Methods: The researcher adopted …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 82–87 Read article
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Exploring the Current Practices of Nurses, Preparing and Administering Chemotherapeutic Drugs to Children
Abstract: Introduction: Emergence of chemotherapeutic drugs has immensely benefitted current prognosis of childhood cancers but unintentional exposure to harmful agents may endanger life of health care workers who repeatedly get exposed to cytotoxic drugs. Nurses’ safety can be ensured with evidence based standard protocols related to chemotherapeutic drug preparation and administration, use of PPE, proper handling of hazardous waste, spill management etc. Objective: To explore ongoing practices, casual daily routine activities, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Occupational Hazards Faced by Nurses in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh
Abstract: This descriptive survey was carried out to investigate the level of knowledge on occupational hazards among nurses in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. The aim of the present study was to explore the reasons that may cause injuries as well as the level of nurses’ knowledge about this occupational hazard. The study population consisted of 50 nurses of different wards in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. The study was carried out from …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Effect of Conventional vs. Multimedia Aid Regarding Informed Consent for Central Venous Catheter Insertion on Anxiety and Satisfaction among Patients Admitted in Selected Areas of A Tertiary Care Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: Central venous catheter insertion is a very invasive procedure for prolonged administration of medication, parental fluids and blood products. Patients are involved in decision making regarding this procedure. The term Informed consent is used to discuss with patients complete, clear and easy to understand information about a medical procedure or surgical process in clinical settings or hospitals. Multimedia patient decision aid have been heavily utilized as supplemental educational tools instead …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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A study to assess the knowledge and practice on protocol-based nursing on Insertion of intravenous line cannula among nurses working in selected hospitals at Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
Abstract: : The study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice on protocol-based nursing on Insertion of intravenous line cannula among nurses working in selected hospitals at Kanyakumari District, Tamil NaduMaterials and Methods: Quantitative descriptive survey approach with a Nonexperimental descriptive design was used. Tool used for data collection was Structured Questionaries to assess the level of knowledge and check list to assess the nurses practice on protocol-based nursing on insertion …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nursing Staff Working in Critical Care Areas Regarding Infection Control Bundles in the Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, 2022
Abstract: Care bundles contain a number of evidence-based interventions that, when used in concert, have been shown to yield better results and have a higher impact than the standalone application of individual interventions. The goals of the present study were to evaluate nursing staff members' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about infection control bundles in critical care settings and to determine how these factors relate to sociodemographic factors. A descriptive study was …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding the Prevention of Ear Infection Among Mothers of Under-Five Children, Admitted in Pediatric Wards at SKIMS, Soura
Abstract: Aim: The prevalence of ear infections, particularly acute otitis media, in children can vary by region and may be influenced by factors such as access to healthcare, hygiene practices, and vaccination rates. Ear infections rank among the most widespread childhood ailments globally. They affect a significant number of children in various countries, both in developed and developing regions. Ear infections can have seasonal variations, with some regions experiencing higher rates …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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How to Prevent Anorexia Nervosa
Abstract: This article provides knowledge regarding prevention of anorexia nervosa for improving physical and mental health of young population especially adolescent girls. The main aim of this article is to change the attitude of peoples regarding refusal of food for maintaining body image. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by psychologically feeling of loss of appetite especially in age group of adolescents (mostly girls) because of they want to be …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–31 Read article