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Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Gastric Residual Volume in Mechanically Ventilated Patients on Nasogastric Tube Feeding Admitted in ICUs of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Enteral nutrition intolerance entails several complications such as increased gastric residual volume, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. The large quantity of Gastric Residual Volume may leads to aspiration of stomach contents, abdomen distension and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Abdominal massage or rubbing therapy is one of the applicable and effective techniques that can be useful to increase the digestive system motility, enhance the intestinal activity and decrease intra-abdominal pressure …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Implementation of the Functional Emotive Existential Therapy for the Caregivers and People with Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementia
Abstract: The care of the dementia clients often takes negative tool to all the caregivers. Most of the time, they are affective, psychologically emotionally and spiritually leading to loss of meaning, most of the time severe depression bordering into psychopathological condition such as mood disorder and sometimes schizophrenia. The institute that was founded by Dr. Arnel Banaga Salgado implemented its psychosocial intervention called Functional Emotive Existential Therapy in two stages: (a) …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Effectiveness of Planned Recreational Programme on Psychological Well-Being Among Elderly People
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of planned recreational programme on psychological well-being among elderly people, residing in selected old age home at Kasaragod. The researcher assessed the psychological well-being using rating scale for assessing psychological well-being of elderly people. After conducting a pretest, planned recreational programme including simple stretching exercise, listening to music, reading newspaper and group interacting session were conducted two hours daily for two …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Breaking the Cycle of Depression
Abstract: To own a depression-free life, individual should set realistic goals and advance in life by forgetting all that causes depression. Individuals suffering with depression are treated by creating changes in lifestyle including creating healthy dietary decisions, increasing physical activity and obtaining adequate sleep every night, obtaining social support, adopting stress management techniques and seeking help from the psychotherapist, which are all effective choices for treating depression.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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No More Shakes
Abstract: Balance rehabilitation therapy is an applicable and exercise-based program which is formed to promote vestibular adaptation and substitution. The goals of balance rehabilitation include enhancement of gaze and postural stability, improvement of vertigo, and activities of daily living. The brain copes with the disorienting signals coming from the inner ears to rely more on alternative signals coming from the eyes, ankle, legs and neck to maintain balance. It will be …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 62–65 Read article
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The Moderating Role of Personality Traits on Relationship between Occupational Stress and Quality of Life among Nursing Staff Working in Psychiatry Wards
Abstract: Sample of the study was 150 nurses (males and females) from psychiatry wards of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Results were generated through SPSS by using regression, t-test, correlation and moderation. Three scales were used in study: Working stress Scale (WSS), Quality of life questionnaire (QOL) and big five inventory (BFI). Results showed that participants were having moderate occupational stress and moderate quality of life and most of the participants showed high …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 102–121 Read article
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Living Well with Kidney Disease: Nurses Make a Huge Difference
Abstract: Kidney diseases have risen from from the world’s 13th leading causes of death to the 10th and mortality has increased from 8, 13, 000 in 2000 to 1.3 million in 2019. The KKidney diseases disrupt and restrict the activities of daily living and impair the quality of life of patients and their family members. The progression of kidney disease to more severe later stages can be prevented and/or slowed down. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effect of Psychosocial Status on Recovery and Rehabilitation among Joint Replacement Patient Admitted in Selected Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: Joint replacement is one of the most successful modern surgery interventions inorthopedics and traumatology and conducting proper and timely rehabilitation plays an importantrole for a more complete recovery and for prevention from complications. The period of homerehabilitation has a significant impact on the speed and degree of functional recovery for patientswith joint replacement. Home environment positively effects on psychosocial status of patients andstimulates their active involvement in the recovery …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Effectiveness of Play Therapy on Reducing Anxiety Level Among Hospitalized Pre-schoolers in Selected Hospitals, Bangalore
Abstract: Hospitalization itself is a source of anxiety, confusion and fear. Anxiety is more common in pre-school children and they cause many problems in later stage of life. Anxiety may affect learning, cognitive pattern and memory status of the children. Play helps to reduce anxiety of the child. Play therapy is an approach in providing assistance to overcoming problems using media such as toys, games and communication. Recent studies have indicated …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–52 Read article
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Are We Implementing Research Findings in Practice
Abstract: Nursing research is a systematic approach to identify problem, solve the problem and practice the solution. Most of the nurse researchers do the two activities and not the third. Nurse Scientist validates efforts, provides motivation, discover new clinical problems for investigation. But still there is a gap between knowledge and practice. A study conducted to identify the reason for poor or no implementation of research findings. With 200 registered nurses …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Value-Based Education: A Holistic Approach
Abstract: Education is a powerful medium of bringing about changes in the world. Education may produce positive and negative impact depending upon the value it generates through its learners. Values are set of principles channelizing the thoughts and actions of an individual. Value-based education is essentially “man making” and “character molding”.
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Is sexual harassment of nurses an ice berg in India? Are our student nurses and nurses free from harassment?
Abstract: Abstract: The brutal abuse done on Aruna Shanbhaug, a nurse from KEM hospital, Mumbai and on Nirbhaya, in Delhi and the sexual harassment of student nurses by the School of Nursing by the owner in Andhra Pradesh highlight the flight of women in India. Sexual harassment is always a play of unequal power dynamics wanting to crush the weaker. Despite being visible only at the tip, it is always been …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Exercises and Quality of Sleep among Elderly
Abstract: A quasi experimental pretest – posttest study was done to evaluate whether three different types of exercises – walking, stretching and a combination of walking and stretching exercises made any significant difference in quality of sleep of elderly people from selected old age homes, Kerala. From four different old age homes 100 subjects were selected by simple random sampling, and assigned 25 subjects each to three experimental groups and control …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–28 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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Learning Style Preferences Among Nursing Students
Abstract: Preferences of learning methods must be adopt for favorable teaching activities so, as to make learning more productive to students. Howbeit Teaching is a perpetual approach which adopts various strategies to harbor the learners’ interest. Albeit teaching profession is provocated to stipulate evidence of the effectiveness of teaching and learning methods. Therefore an exploratory study was conducted to assess the learning style preferences among nursing students. Objectives: To assess the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 36–41 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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Team Based Learning – A Teaching - Learning Strategy
Abstract: Every teaching – learning strategy aimed to achieve permanent learning among the students. These strategies are selected according to the learning outcomes to be fulfilled. Team based learning is a method emerged since 1970, and widely applied in health care education. This method merits overweigh others as it allows the students to make active learning both individually and with teams. This current paper discusses the concept of TBL in detailed …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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A Pilot Study to Compare the Effect of Foot Reflexology Versus Hot Foot Bath on Premenstrual Syndrome Among Adolescent Girls at Selected Educational Institutions in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala
Abstract: Adolescence is viewed as a transitional period between childhood and adulthood, whose cultural purpose is the preparation of children for adult roles. If adolescents seem to be sheltered from their aristocrats, unconcerned in school or social actions, or doing sick at school, work, or sports they require to be assessed. Objective: (1) Determine the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls. (2) Compare the effect of foot reflexology vs. hot …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 109–118 Read article
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Test and Development of Fixed-Unfixed Cost Accounting Model (FUCAM) in a Hospital Setting
Abstract: The upward escalation of morbidity rate in India has led to an increased demand for hospital services. At the same time, the hospital management rises the healthcare cost substantially in India to harvest at the right time. Similarly, the hospitals doubled the patient care charges, as the admission in the hospitals becomes a nightmare for the people. Here, the paper attempts to understand the difference between the actual cost spent …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 70–76 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