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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Instructional Module on Knowledge and Attitude of Staff Nurses Regarding Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Abstract: Introduction: A study to assess the effectiveness of structured instructional module on knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative. This study was under taken with objectives to: develop a SIM regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative, to assess and evaluate the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative and to find the relationship between posttest knowledge and attitude of staff nurses on Baby …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 96–101 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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Grapevine: An Informal Communication
Abstract: Within an organization there are two types of internal communication occurs, one is formal and other one is informal. Formal correspondence is a sort of verbal or report introduction mean to pass on data and which fits in with built up proficient tenets, guidelines and procedures whereas informal correspondence does not have definite channel of communication and information run through many individuals which covers a long distance and making its …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 72–77 Read article
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Robotics in Nursing Care
Abstract: Human nurses can have peace of mind. Robotic jobs are safe and secure but a little help has come to the rescue to do multiple nursing tasks for them. Robot nurses helps nurses in hospitals. They have face recognition (cameras), voice recognition (microphones), arms and hands, and talks (speaker) with the patient, doctor, and nurses in eight human languages. Another responsibility is talking with those patients who do not have …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Prevention of Premenstrual Syndrome in Adolescence
Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as regular premenstrual physical or emotional symptoms that interfere with daily living and functioning at home and workplaces. Causes may be abnormal level of ovarian hormones like estrogen or progesterone. PMS occurs during the luteal phase of menstrual cycle symptoms including anxiety, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, palpitations, forgetfulness, fluid retention, weight gain and breast tenderness. Risk factors are that stress may precipitate condition, increasing age, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 59–63 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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Current Trends in Nursing Informatics and Nurses Perspective
Abstract: Nursing informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. As a nursing informaticist, one works with patient data on computer systems. Technologies evolved as a need to improve health care systems are known as computerized provider order entry (CPOE), electronic medical records (EMR), HIMSS, etc. Using nursing informatics, devices …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Ethical Dilemmas for Nurses in the Times of COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 has taken us all by surprise. We are in lockdown. This time is very crucial for health care workers especially nurses. They are taking care of all the patients but the question is whether they obligated to take care. One can agree that they are obligated to take care, the nurses take the Nightingale’s pledge, but they are humans too. They have emotions like all normal human beings and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 54–56 Read article
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Effectiveness of mind mapping technique among learning process among the nursing students
Abstract: Mind mapping is a powerful graphic technique which can be used to translate what is in one’s mind into a visual picture. Since mind mapping works like a brain, it allows organising and understanding information faster and better. It helps in better logical organisation of knowledge as well as help to retain it. In order to assess the effectiveness of mind mapping on teaching learning technique, this study was undertaken …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme on Effective Documentation and Reporting Techniques for Nursing Personnel in Terms of Knowledge in Selected Hospital of Kerala
Abstract: Background: Nursing documentation is essential for good clinical communication.Appropriate documentation provides an accurate reflection of nursing assessments, changesin clinical state, care provided and pertinent patient information to support themultidisciplinary team to deliver great care. The present study was carried out to find out theeffectiveness of planned teaching programme on effective documentation and reportingtechniques among nursing personnel of selected hospital of Malappuram district, Kerala.Objectives of the study: Objectives of the study …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2020 · pp. 1s–6s Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Safety Measures during Handling of Chemotherapeutic Drugs among Students of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year of Selected Nursing Institutes Patiala, Punjab
Abstract: Background: Handling of chemotherapeutic drugs and their administration throughintravenous route is a common procedure in clinical setting of any hospital and student nurseswhile working in their clinical areas are involved in handling and administration ofchemotherapeutic drugs to the patients through intravenous route. Handling ofchemotherapeutic drugs and their administration to patient through intravenous route is acommon procedure. Various serious complications may arise due to inadequate knowledge ofnursing students regarding safe handling …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2020 · pp. 14s–17s Read article
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Nursing Critical Care: Competency Based Training
Abstract: In this era of fast developing industries, requirement of skilled professional has also gone up.Many new hospitals in private health sector are developing; always there is shortage ofdoctors and trained nurses. Nursing colleges are producing nurses; however they are stillless in number and most of them are not well versed with critical or emergency care due todeficiency of such teaching and training programs across most of India. Main reason of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2020 · pp. 27s–36s Read article
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Depression in Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
Abstract: One of the major public health problems in 21st century is diabetes mellitus. In developed as well as developing countries the prevalence of diabetes is increasing day by day. Diabetes is considered as one of the most common causes of death and disabilities by WHO and IDF. It is a serious long-term metabolic disorder with a major impact on the lives and well-being of individuals, families, and societies worldwide. The …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 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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Effect of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Gastritis and its Prevention among Adolescents
Abstract: Gastro intestinal disorders are a leading cause of loss of time from work and hospitalization. A quasi-experimental study was done to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge of adolescents regarding gastritis and its prevention. The study was done among 60 adolescents in selected pre university colleges and stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The results revealed that in the pre-test most of the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 45–49 Read article
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Effect of Exercise Programme on Neck Pain and Functional Disability of Neck among Computer Professionals
Abstract: Neck pain is a common problem for people who spend a great deal of time using computers. The present study was aimed to evaluate the effect of exercise programme on neck pain and functional disability of neck among computer professionals. The conceptual framework used in the study was based on the concepts of Wiedenbach’s Helping Art of Clinical Nursing Theory. A Quasi-experimental approach with single group interrupted time-series design was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Editorial Note –Quality Improvement: For Better Health Outcomes
Abstract: Quality is meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of those we serve. Quality Improvement (QI) consists of systematic and continuous actions that lead to measurable improvement in health care services and the health status of targeted patient groups. It is a method for ensuring that all the activities necessary to design, develop and implement a product or service are effective and efficient with respect to the system and its …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–24 Read article
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Congenital Abnormalities
Abstract: Around 3% to 4% of all infants conceived in the United States have intrinsic anomalies that will influence the way they look, create, or work—at times for whatever is left of their lives. Inborn variations from the norm are brought about by issues amid the baby's advancement before birth. It is imperative for mothers and fathers to be sound and have great restorative care before and amid pregnancy to lessen …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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To develop and evaluate effectiveness of Standard operating procedure on control and prevention of nosocomial infection in NICU at SDM Hospital Sattur, Dharwad.
Abstract: BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: NICU is one of the most important but infection prone area of the hospital. It is not the treatment but the prevention which is the goal of infection control for the newborn. This goal is affected through good prenatal screening, immunization and early therapy of the mother prior to or during her pregnancy. Measures for reducing neonatal infection deserve high priority in every neonatal unit. Most …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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A study to assess the effectiveness of information, education, and communication package on management of mentally challenged children among mothers of the children in The Spastic Society of TamilNadu, Chennai.
Abstract: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of information, education and communication package on management of mentally challenged children. Mentally challenged is a disability that occurs before the age of 18 years. It is considered by significant restrictions in intellectual working and adaptive behavior as stated in theoretical, social and practical adaptive skills. The mothers are the ones who provide the environment to mentally challenged children for …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 78–86 Read article