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A Study To Assess The Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Human Rights Of Mentally Ill Among The Staff Nurses Working In Selected Hospital For Mental Health Of Gujarat State With A View To Develop An Information Booklet
Abstract: The study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Human Rights of Mentally ill among the Staff Nurses working in selected hospital for mental health of Gujarat state. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was implied in the study. Convenient sampling method was used to select 100 samples. A 40 question Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and 20 question Likert Attitude Scale was used to assess …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Crisis Intervention as Psychological First Aid in Psychiatric Emergency Presentation (PEP)
Abstract: Any demanding event or dangerous condition has a possibility for occasioning a crisis. The event or situation that comes at the end of the series of stressors may be minor making the situation more than the individual can handle. A crisis varies from stress in that a crisis outcomes in a period of unadorned disorganization resulting from the disappointment of individual’s usual coping mechanism or the absence of usual resources …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Spiritual Prayer in Reducing Level of Depression Among Orphan Children in Selected Orphanage Home, Central Part of Gujarat State: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Objective: The objective of this pilot study was to assess the effectiveness of spiritual prayer in reducing level of depression among orphan children. Design: Quasi-experimental design Setting: This study took place in one orphanage home of Anand, Gujarat. Participants: Ten participants were selected, who have age between 10 and 17 years, and who scored in mild-to-moderate ranges for depression on the child depression inventory were randomly assigned to spiritual prayer …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Effectiveness of Bibliotherapy on Coping Skills Among B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year Students at Thasiah College of Nursing, Marthandam at Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Coping worth to put in one’s peculiar cognizant effort to resolve personal and interpersonal delinquent in order to diminish or tolerate stress. In this study, it refers to capability for doing a thing in an expected manner. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of bibliotherapy on coping skills among B.Sc. (N) 1st year students. Bibliotherapy is the therapeutic use of books which help to solve personal problem literature which …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 11–15 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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A Comparative Study: Level of Stress Among Women Who Underwent Normal Vaginal Delivery and LSCS
Abstract: Stress is a common phenomenon that every individual experience it. Whereas for a woman becoming a mother is a significant period of her life and experience of child birth is the crucial aspect since it affects mothers’ wellbeing. Obstetric distress after childbirth appears to be directly linked to stress, fear and trauma of birth. The present study intended to assess the level of stress and compare the stress level of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–15 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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On line capacity building for FAIMER Fellows of South Asian Region on Qualitative Research
Abstract: Background: Online discussions create an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills and self-reflection of knowledge. The FAIMER ML Web discussion is a novel approach which equip the fellows with in depth knowledge and help to acquire better teaching and learning skills. Objectives: 1. To conduct the Mentor-Learner web discussion with a view to develop capacity building on qualitative research 2. To assess the participation in online learning. Methods : The …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Association of Caffeine Consumption and Self-Rated Health among Young and Older Adults
Abstract: Background: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA 2015) reported that moderate daily caffeine consumption at levels up to 400 mg/day do not raise safety concerns and not associated with adverse effects in healthy adult population, while, high levels of caffeine consumption have been linked to a variety of illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Despite these findings, there remains a gap in research relating to whether caffeine consumption adversely …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 40–61 Read article
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Nurses: A Voice to Lead, Health is the Human Right
Abstract: Health systems are an essential element of a healthy and equitable society. Nurses are the key, heart and backbone of any health system providing education, information, comfort, and hope and delivering care. According to WHO health is the enjoyment of highest attainable standard of well being. When health is viewed as a human right, there is a demand on us to take action and a responsibility to enable access to …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 54–58 Read article
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A study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Oral Health Among Students in a Selected Government Primary Schools of Tarn Taran, Punjab
Abstract: BACKGROUND: oral health is an integral component of general health. Oral health has also been found profoundly influence on quality of life. It is important to maintain the oral hygiene to prevent many problems like dental caries, coated tongue, bad odor, toothache, tooth decay and periodontal diseases etc. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are highly prevalent diseases in many populations. Parents as well as children totally unaware of these problems, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Quality of Life Model: Categories of 3b’s
Abstract: Quality of life (QOL) is one of the important aspects to live our life with happiness without any kind of physical and mental illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes quality of life as how individuals view their position in life in the setting of cultural value-systems in which they live in relation to their goals, hopes, expectations, standards and concerns. QOL is the subjective perception and evaluation of people’s …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding First Aid Measures among Primary School Teachers
Abstract: ABSTRACTIntroduction: Teachers play very important role in early diagnosis of minor injuries, giving reference to medical personal and also promotion of first aid measures among children in their schools. School children will spend their more time with respective school teachers. First aid is the immediate and temporary care given to an injured or sick person until the services of a physician can be obtained. Proper immediate care is sometimes necessary …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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The Making of Scenario: A Descriptive Qualitative Study to Explore Lecturers’ View in Simulated Patient-based Simulation Session
Abstract: Simulated patient (SP) is defined as a layperson that simulates to portray the role of a patient withhealth-related conditions based on varying levels of training. The aim of the study was to explore thelecturers’ view toward an SP-based simulation session. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five participants recruited for a focused group interview. The interviewerused a list of guide questions to explore both the positive and negative …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 97–105 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Stress among the Wives of Alcoholics and Non-Alcoholics
Abstract: Background: Studies previously done have demonstrated that level of stress among the wives ofalcoholics and non-alcoholics affects their daily life routine; and they do not cope up with the situationsand are affected physically as well as psychologically. Objectives: Objective of the main study was toassess level of stress, to compare the level of stress among the wives of alcoholics and non-alcoholicsand to determine association between level of stress among the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 112–117 Read article
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Age discrimination attitudes of Turkish primary caregivers of older adults: A Descriptive cross-sectional study
Abstract: Background: Age discrimination is a social offshoot of the problems faced by aging people. Age discrimination encompasses positive as well as the negative attitudes. The views on aging and advanced age of primary caregivers of older adults can bias their knowledge and experiences about this age group.Objective: This study was conducted with the primary caregivers of older adults residing in the palliative care department of a hospital affiliated with a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Effectiveness of Culturally Sensitive Nursing Intervention program on Nurses' cultural competency: A quasi-experimental study in United Arab Emirates
Abstract: Introduction: Cultural competency is an essential nursing skill in the 21st century as a result of the diversified global population. Specifically, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), expatriates make up 88.52% of the country’s population, suggesting a highly diversified population. The positive effect of educational program on nurses' cultural competency is well documented. However, this has not been fully explored in the UAE. This study examined the effectiveness of culturally …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 18–29 Read article
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Social Media Use in Nursing Education
Abstract: Worldwide, social media are useful tools for exchanging ideas, opinions, experience, information, knowledge, videos, images, and sounds using messages. Healthcare professionals have been impacted by the exponential growth of social media in both their professional and personal lives. The top social media sites in April 2021 were Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Twitter, and others. All fields of knowledge are becoming increasingly reliant on social media for teaching …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 48–53 Read article
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Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Practice of Endotracheal Tube Suctioning Among Staff Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units of SKIMS Soura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Abstract: Introduction: The practice of endotracheal suctioning by staff nurses is a crucial aspect of caring for patients who are intubated and require mechanical ventilation. Proper endotracheal suctioning helps maintain airway patency and oxygenation, reduces the risk of infection, and promotes overall respiratory health in critically ill patients. It is’s essential that nurses follow established protocols and guidelines, maintain infection control measures, and prioritise patient safety and comfort during endotracheal suctioning …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–37 Read article