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A Study to Evaluate the Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia and the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program in Reducing This Burden at a Selected Psychiatric Hospital in New Delhi, India
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that profoundly impacts not only those diagnosed but also their families. The burden placed on family members of individuals with schizophrenia is substantial, encompassing emotional, psychological, and financial dimensions. As primary caregivers, family members often navigate complex challenges, including managing symptoms, coordinating treatment, and coping with the social stigma associated with the disorder. Despite the critical role families play in the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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A Study to evaluate the impact of nursing management strategies on physiological parameters in patients with hypertension at a selected hospital in erode.
Abstract: Background: Hypertension, commonly referred to as high or elevated blood pressure, is a condition characterized by consistently elevated pressure within the blood vessels. Blood flows from the heart through these vessels to all areas of the body. Objectives: To assess the level of physiological parameters among patients with hypertension before and after nursing management strategies. Design: Pre experimental–one group pre and post-test design Setting; Study was conducted at Nalan Hospital …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Design and Implementation of a Smart Surveillance and Automation System for Patients
Abstract: Patient negligence and harassment have become a common phenomenon now-a-days. To reduce this incident “Smart Surveillance and Automation system for patient” have been built. The system’s aim is to provide the patient security while maintain the patient’s privacy as well as provide an automated bed at a cheap price. This surveillance system starts recording once it detects a face and it also has a facial expression recognition system installed that …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge of Care Givers of Stroke Patients Regarding the Stroke Rehabilitation at Selected Hospital in Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: The human nervous system is one of the smallest and yet the most complex of the 11 body systems. It consists of both central nervous system including brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.1 The brain receives about 25% of the body’s oxygen, but it cannot store it. Therefore blood needs to be supplied continuously. Reduction of or disruption in blood flow to the brain can result in a …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Technique on the Knowledge of Preoperative Cardiac Patients Regarding Cardiac Rehabilitation in Selected Hospital at Amritsar
Abstract: Background: Cardiac disease worldwide with significant ethnic and regional variation and increasing morbidity and mortality as well as health care burden from myocardial infarction has been recognized latterly. Rehabilitation is important in terms of cost-effectiveness of cardiac care and rehabilitation. Cardiac rehabilitation aims to reverse limitations experienced by patients who have suffered the adverse pathophysiologic and psychological consequences of cardiac event. This present study is quasi experimental in nature in …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Posttraumatic Stress Experience after Myocardial Infarction among Patient with MI
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the posttraumatic stress experience after myocardial infarction among patient with MI admitted in tertiary care hospital at Bangalore. Methodology: Nonexperimental descriptive design and survey approach was used. In this study, structured interview questionnaire was adapted to collect the data. The study was carried out in Vivas Cardiac Hospital at Bangalore with 60 myocardial infarction patients were selected using nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Collected data …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Quality of Life Among Post Stroke Patients at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) Coimbatore
Abstract: Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of adult death in the industrialized world. Despite the enormous personal and societal impact of stroke, the best method for ensuring stroke outcome is not clear. Assessing health related quality of life is difficult in stroke, in which patients have heterogeneous stroke symptoms and deficits and commonly suffer from psychological and social squeal of stroke. Need for …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Effect of Interventional Protocol for Oropharyngeal Irrigation on Prevention of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia among Intubated Patients Admitted in ICU of Selected Hospital
Abstract: Oral care is too forgotten in the physiological crises of critical illness. The problems developing from their time in intensive care unit (ICU) can cause long-term oral and nosocomial disease. Maintaining oral hygiene in critically ill patients is a key nursing obligation, and the health of a patient's mouth canbe an indicator of the quality of nursing care received. The critical care nurses can contribute the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 39–42 Read article
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A study to assess effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding assessment of delirium in ICU patients in selected hospitals, Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Nurses give direct care to patients and spent much time with patients during hospitalization. Nurses should be vigilant to identify the delirium in ICU patients and to assess it along with medical team. Therefore the investigator felt the need to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding assessment of delirium in ICU patients among staff nurses in selected hospitals, Bangalore. Through this study investigator …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on the Knowledge of Postoperative Patients Regarding Deep Breathing Exercises at J.K. Hospital & Research Centre, Bhopal (MP)
Abstract: Postoperative chest physiotherapy was implemented in the beginning of the 20th century; deep breathing exercise was one of the first methods. Consequently, several manual treatments including percussion, clapping, and vibration or shaking was developed to improvise bronchial drainage. Recently, mechanical breathing devices like incentive spirometry (IS), blow bottles, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) were introduced into clinical practice (McMahon, 1915). Aim of the study: …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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A Study to Assess Bowel Pattern, its Associated Factors and Impact on Clinical Outcomes among Critically ill Patients Admitted in ICUs of a Tertiary Care Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: Background: Defecation and gastrointestinal motility functions are important in critically ill patients as they affect the quality of life. However, scant attention has been given to abnormal bowel pattern in critically ill patients. Aim: The objective of the present study was to assess bowel pattern, its associated factors, and impact on clinical outcomes among critically ill patients. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 50 critically ill patients who …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS AND EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTRADIALYTIC STRETCHING EXERCISE ON DIALYSIS EFFICACY AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING HAEMODIALYSIS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL DELHI
Abstract: An experimental study to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of intradialyticstretching exercises on dialysis efficacy among patients undergoing haemodialysiswas done in selected hospital of Delhi by Ms. Anshu Kain in partial fulfillment of therequirements for the Degree of Master of Nursing at Nightingale Institute of Nursing,Chaudhary Charan Singh University of Meerut during the year 2015-2016.This study was undertaken with the objectives to: (i)To assess and evaluatethe dialysis efficacy among patients …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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A descriptive Study to assess the knowledge and practice regarding self-administration of insulin injection among diabetic patients at PGIMS Rohtak.
Abstract: Diabetes may be а disease that hаррens when your blооd sugar, аlsо саlled blооd gluсоse, is just tоо high. blооd sugаr is your main source of energy and соmes from the fооd you eat. Insulin, а hormone made by the раnсreаs, helps gluсоse from fооd get intо yоur сells tо be used for energy. Рrорer insulin administration plays асruсiаl rоlein future орtimаl blооd gluсоse соntrоl. Аdequаte knowledge and attitude аbоut …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Quality of Life Among Hemodialysis Patients at a Selected Hospital in Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Abstract: Background: In order to evaluate the Quality of Life of patients receiving hemodialysis at the Thumbay University Hospital (TUH), Ajman, UAE, a cross-sectional study was conducted. Objectives: The study's objectives were to evaluate patients receiving hemodialysis for quality of life and link those patients' quality of life to demographic factors. Materials & Methods: Purposive sampling technique was used to select samples. The quality of life of 45 patients undergoing hemodialysis …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Situation-Background- Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) Communication Technique During Patient’s Handoffs among Staff Nurses in Paediatric Unit of SDM Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Dharwad
Abstract: Introduction: Bedside Handoff is a time when responsibility and accountability of care is transferredfrom one nurse to another at change of shift. Accurate communication between the health care workersregarding information about a patient is a critical element of patient care and safety during thehospitalization of patient. The SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) process hasproven to be an effective communication tool in health care settings to structure standardized technique,particularly between physicians, nurses, and for …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Evidence-Based Nursing Care and Quality of Life of Coronary Artery Disease Patients: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Globally, 60% of deaths are attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which include cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and others. Among these, ischemic heart disease and stroke are the leading causes, collectively accounting for approximately 17.7 million deaths annually. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India contributes to nearly one-fifth of these deaths, with cardiovascular diseases affecting the Indian population almost a decade earlier compared to their …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Standard Operating Nursing Procedures (SONPs) in Reduction of VAPap Among the Patients Admitted in Critical Care Units of SDMSMS & Hospital, Dharwad
Abstract: Background: Nursing is an art & science; nurses are the one who often meet the patients and carried out the nursing procedure to meet the needs of the patient. Ventilator-associated pneumonia in one of the major health concerns associated with a high incidence of mortality and morbidity rate in all the ICUs. There is a need for a proper standard operating nursing procedure to reduce the incidence of VAP to …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–45 Read article
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Predicting Mortality in Burn Patients in A Tertiary CareSetting Using the Revised Baux Score
Abstract: Burns are a significant risk factor contributing to mortality and morbidity, especially in underdevelopednations. While innovations in burn patient management have considerably reduced mortality rates indeveloped countries, the fatality rates remain unacceptably high in underdeveloped regions where theseadvancements have not been widely adopted or implemented. Accurate prediction of outcomes forsevere burn patients at the time of presentation is crucial for guiding clinical decisions and improvingpatient management. In developed countries, several …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Blended Care on Anxiety and Discomfort among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention at a Selected Hospital’s Coronary Care Unit, Bangalore
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses a range of disorders impacting the heart and blood vessels, with coronary artery disease (CAD) standing as the most prevalent type. CAD results from the process of atherosclerosis and is a long-term condition that can culminate in severe outcomes such as heart attacks and even fatality. Patients undergoing PCI experience emotional and psychological problems. Among those, anxiety was prevalent among 42% of patients with cardiac diseases, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Effect of Competency-based Intervention on Knowledge and Feeding Practice among Caregivers of Patients on NG Tube Feeding
Abstract: Background: Adequate nutrition will reduce the incidence of infection among tube-fed patients, which can improve the quality of life of patients with nasogastric tube feeding. Poor management of nasogastric tube feeding may lead to frequent complications above that no disease process improves with good nutrition. Aim: The study aimed to improve the knowledge and practice of caregivers of patients with nasogastric tube feeding who were admitted to the Government Medical …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article