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An Interventional Study to Assess the Effect of Back Care on Quality of Sleep among Geriatric People of Nadiad City
Abstract: Introduction: Sleep is a condition of body and mind that recurs for several hours every night in which the sympathetic and parasympathetic system is relatively inactive, that eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically sling. Back care was formed in 1968 as national back pain association. Back care is registered charity that aims to reduce encumbrance of back pain by providing information and support. Encouraging best practises and …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module Regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases Among Mothers of Under-Five Children at Selected Areas in Tarn Taran.
Abstract: Immunization is the one of the most important and cost effective strategies for the prevention of childhood sicknesses and disabilities and it is a basic need for all children. Seven killer diseases causes a major threat to children and this decreases the health status and making them more vulnerable to infectious disease. The major cause for death is vaccine preventable diseases such as neonatal tetanus, measles, tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis, polio …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Swine Flu Among Staff Nurses Working at IGMC and Hospital Shimla H.P.
Abstract: The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of swine flu among staff nurses working at IGMC and Hospital, Shimla (H.P.). Quantitative research approach and one group pre and post-test research design was adopted for the study. Fifty staff nurses were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Demographic data was collected by using proforma and knowledge of staff nurses was …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Assess and Evaluate the Effectiveness of Breathing Therapies on Respiratory Status Among Patients with Bronchial Asthma in a Selected Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: The present experimental study aims to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of breathing therapies on respiratory status among patients with bronchial asthma in a selected hospital of Delhi. The objectives of the study were (i) to assess and evaluate the respiratory status of the patients with bronchial asthma in experimental group before and after administration of the breathing therapy; (ii) to assess and evaluate the respiratory status of the patients …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Effectiveness of Protocol on Standard Precautions for the Prevention of Infections in Terms of Practice among Staff Nurses working in Tertiary Care Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Abstract: Nosocomial infection in the severe care unit (ICU) is connected with enlarged mortality, morbidity and span of stay. It is defined as contamination that begins 48 hours after charge to hospital. The commonest types are ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), catheter-related urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and surgical site infection (SSI). The common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species. Antimicrobial resistance is …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Effectiveness of SIM on Care of Patient with Craniotomy among Staff Nurses Working in Neurological Units
Abstract: Craniotomy is the most common surgical treatment for various neurological disorders. It involves the greater morbidity related to a wide variety of complications. The major survivors return back with various physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual disabilities after a period of hospitalization and rehabilitation. According to American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, the expected outcomes of 400 supratentorial and infratentorial craniotomies were: major complications rate is 13%, operative mortality rate is …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–14 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Preoperative Teaching on Anxiety among Patients Undergoing CABG Surgery in GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore
Abstract: Objectives: (1) To assess the level of anxiety among patients undergoing CABG surgery; (2) to assess the effectiveness of video-assisted preoperative teaching on anxiety; (3) to compare the level of anxiety among experimental and control group; (4) to associate pretest level of anxiety with selected demographic variables among patients undergoing CABG surgery setting: preoperative wards of cardiothoracic surgery at GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore. Conceptual Model: The conceptual framework used for this …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–29 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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Compare the Effectiveness of Topical Insulin vs Honey Dressing on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Patients with Diabetic Mellitus
Abstract: Foot ulcer and foot pain is the complication of diabetic mellitus. Diabetes can develop foot ulcer and foot pain, but proper foot care management can prevent diabetic complication, apart from that investigator used topical insulin vs. honey dressing on diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetic mellitus. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of topical insulin Vs. honey dressing on diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus residing in urban …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Antenatal Care among Primigravida Mothers at Selected Hospitals of Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: Nurses are in a unique position to educate and empower women, through the phases of child birth, for them to achieve a healthy pregnancy with the optimum outcome of a healthy baby. Despite various measures taken to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, it remains very high in India. Knowledge and awareness about care risks associated with pregnancy among women can help them to seek maternal care services and reduce maternal …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Effect of Foot Reflexology on Postoperative Pain Among Patients After Gastrointestinal Surgery
Abstract: An interventional study was conducted to assess the effect of Reflexology on postoperative pain among patients after gastrointestinal surgery at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore. Quasi experimental pretest–posttest with control group design was adopted and purposive sample of 24 participants after 6 hrs of surgery were included for the study. Informed consent was obtained from the selected patients after brief explanation of the study and intervention. A pretest was done using …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Processing of Instruments Among Nursing Officers Working in Selected Primary Health Center at Raichur
Abstract: Background: Healthcare facilities need regular supply of clean and sterile instruments which helps in prevention of hospital infection. Hence it is essential for nurses who will be with patients round the clock to have knowledge, practice and good attitude of processing of instruments. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding processing of instruments among nursing officers. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Post Operative Pain and Anxiety Among patients Who Have Undergone Abdominal Surgery
Abstract: Persons undergoing surgery frequently experience intense level of pain and anxiety that may reduce their self-efficacy and thus affect their recovery. Because of side effects from opioids, it is important to use non-pharmacological methods in addition to analgesics to decrease the discomfort and anxiety. A quasi experimental study was done to assess the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on post-operative pain and anxiety after initial ambulation among patients who have …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Home Care Remedies among Patients with Gastritis at Globus Hospitals, Bhopal, M.P.
Abstract: The human digestive system composed of gastrointestinal tract with the accessory organs of digestion (the tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder). In this digestion of food takes place in different stages starting from chewing of food till its digestion. As stomach plays a major organ of gastrointestinal tract and also for digestive system. The shape of stomach is J-shape which is joined to the esophagus at its upper end …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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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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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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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Parents Knowledge about the Home Care Management of Children with Autism Disorder in Carunnai Special School, Puducherry
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on level of knowledge among parents on home care management of children with autism disorder. The result reveals that the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on home care management of autism among parents of autistic children in the pretest mean level of knowledge were 11.40 and the standard deviation were SD is 3.241. Comparatively the post-test …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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The effectiveness of structured teaching programme on FOUR score scale among staff nurses
Abstract: Introduction-FOUR score scale is a standardized scale it can be used to assess the level of consciousness. The FOUR score has been developed to assess the depth of coma in more detailed manner that the Glasgow coma scale. The FOUR score assign a value of 0-4 to each of functional categories: Eye response (E), motor response (M), brain stems reflexes (B), and respiration (R). In each of these categories, a …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 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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Effectiveness of Honey Dressing on Diabetic Wound
Abstract: Patients with diabetes are at great risk of developing low extremity ulcers. The management of diabetic foot ulcers typically includes early recognition and appropriate clinical care. Recent advances shows honey dressing has been successful in diabetic wounds. The poor cannot afford for the treatment of foot ulcer as it has to be done daily, so the investigator planned to demonstrate the procedure for dressing with a more cost effective solution …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article