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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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Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Norovirus Among People Residing in Thiruvanmiyur and Palavakkam at Chennai
Abstract: The present research was to evaluate the impact of a video-assisted training programme on residents of Thiruvanmiyur and Palavakkam in Chennai's awareness of the norovirus. Background of the study: Norovirus is a highly contagious etiological agent of acute gastroenteritis with a worldwide distribution. Norovirus produces vomiting and diarrhoea in all age groups. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching on Norovirus among the experimental group and find out the …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination among Parents of Nursing Students in PIMS
Abstract: Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious life-threatening disease that has spreads rapidly throughout the world. Before the emergence of COVID-19, vaccines for infectious diseases typically took several years to develop, and there was no existing vaccine for preventing human coronavirus infections. In this study, an evaluative approach was employed, and the chosen research design was a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study was conducted through online mode after …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED NURSING CARE AMONG PATIENTS WITH CEREBRO VASCULAR ACCIDENT(CVA)
Abstract: A case study was conducted on the patients with cerebro vascular accident at VMKVMC Hospital Salem, with the objective of assessing the effectiveness of planned nursing interventions for the patients with cerebro vascular accident from 06-06-2016 to 17-06 -2016. All the six patients had inability to move upper and lower extremities, muscle weakness, pain, aphasia, unable to carry out normal activity. Demographic data analysis revealed that the highest percentage (33% …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 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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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge RegardingPost-operative Complications of Anterior Cervical Discectomy among Third-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is the most common surgical procedure to treat damaged cervical discs. There are many complications followed by ACD. Each surgery is unique, and nursing care to be provided is also different with respect to the type of surgery, patient condition, potential complications, etc.Nurse should be vigilant to identify post-operative complications and to care it along with medical team. Hence the investigator felt the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 44–55 Read article
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Managing Exacerbation of asthma
Abstract: Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the Airways and is a common chronic health problem to school age children which affect their performance as well as quality of life call 2011 exhibitions for a series of events that it your rate the pre-existing health problems mattress paper door polish 2012 multiple factors lies Black Or Hispanic ethnicity and 48 replies lack of insurance respiratory infections allergens and improper use of …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Impact of Interactive Technique Using Concept Maps on Learning among Nursing Students
Abstract: Teachers helps the students to acquire knowledge Innovative methods of teaching is a skill for the teachers. Various research has shown that innovative teaching methods enhance students learning process. teaching is one of the important roles. There are many innovative teaching methods that that can be used to teach nursing students. Teachers try hard to create a new learning environment. Education helps students to develop creative thinking. Institute must include …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–15 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 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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Effect of Self-Instructional Module (SIM) on knowledge regarding prevention of Varicose Vein among Traffic Police at Bellary Dist.’’
Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding prevention of varicose veins among traffic police personnel in a selected police station, Bellary.Objectives:Determine the present knowledge of traffic police personnel on prevention of varicose veins by administering self-structured knowledge questionnaires.Find out the effectiveness of self-instructional module on prevention of varicose veins as measured by gain in post test knowledge score by administering the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Effectiveness of SIM on Knowledge Regarding Telemedicine among the Staff Nurses
Abstract: Background: In India, majority of the population (nearly 75%) resides in rural areas where there are restricted opportunities for providing healthcare due to limitations in terms of infrastructure, facility, manpower and funds. Telemedicine offers one of the best options for delivering healthcare among rural and geographical distant populations across the country. The study was undertaken to assess the knowledge regarding Telemedicine among Staff Nurses because Staff Nurses serve as a …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Patient Safety Among Second-Year B.Sc. Nursing
Abstract: Patient safety is an important and essential component of quality of care. It’s important to know about patient safety including system impact on the safety and quality of health care in future roles and to manage various strategies to resolve and prevent errors and complication, as well as evaluate results to improve long-term performance whether in hospital or any setting. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–25 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Local Cold Application Prior to Intramuscular Injection for Reducing Needle Stick Pain among the Patients in Selected Hospitals at Amritsar
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Pain is highly unpleasant and very personal sensation. It is not just a physical feeling. It affects on one’s attitude and personality. The world is full of unexplained pain, has many possible causes. All persons either Infants or adults have pain during their life time from different reasons, it may be due to any injury or any infection. For the treatment of said causes they needs medical attention but …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 48–54 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Hepatitis B in Nurses Working in Different Hospitals of Quetta City, Pakistan
Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to assess the nurse's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hepatitis B infection in tertiary care public hospital in Quetta, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted from February to October 2016 in the different (both public and private) hospitals of Quetta city, Balochistan, Pakistan. A total of 565 nurses were registered and working in different hospitals, but only 412 were tracked and present …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Effects of Swallowing and Oral Care Intervention on Reducing Postextubation Dysphagia among Critically Ill Patients
Abstract: Background: Endotracheal Intubation (ETI) is a life-sustaining technique required for critically ill patients to support mechanical ventilation. However, postextubation dyphagia is a common complication of ETI. Postextubation dysphagia negatively affects patients’ outcomes, leading to delayed recommencement of oral intake, poor quality of life, aspiration pneumonia, longer ICU and hospital stays, and increased 90-day mortality. Moreover, the high economic burdens on public health care systems. Early identification of patients at risk …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 39–51 Read article
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Effect of Early Mobility Protocol on Physical Function, Muscles Strength, and Delirium among Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Abstract: Background: Early MobilitypProtocol integrates evidence-based practice to improve physical function and muscle strength, decrease rates of delirium, and reduce intensive care unit and hospital stays. Aim: To examine the effectiveness of Early Mobility Protocol on physical function, muscle strength, and delirium among mechanically ventilated patients. Setting: Intensive care units at the Menoufia University Hospital, Shebin ElKoum, Menofia, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of 60 mechanically ventilated patients. Design: A quasi-experimental …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–14 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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A Study to Assess the Effects of Infrared Light Therapy on Episiotomy Wound Healing among Postnatal Mothers in Urban Areas of Kolhapur
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to see how infrared light and warm water sitz tub therapy affected episiotomy wound healing in postnatal women treated at Madurai's Government Rajaji Hospital. This study's purpose was to find out how often episiotomy wounds were among postpartum women who had nearly delivered their child. Infrared mild therapy (Intervention Corporation I) and warm water sitz tub (intervention corporation II) were tested for their effectiveness …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–75 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