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Study to evaluate the effectiveness of pre-procedural teaching in reducing procedural anxiety among patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) scan in a selected hospital at mangalore
Abstract: Background: Anxiety is as an emotional state of fear, tension, panic, or anticipation of an unpleasant experience. Patients who experience a psychological reaction during a scan may choose to stop the procedure entirely, decline to undergo CT scans in the future, and potentially affect other patients who may need a medical CT scan later. Objectives: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of pre-procedural teaching in reducing procedural anxiety among patients …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 59–66 Read article
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Enhanced Healthcare Voice Assistant: Integrating Sentimental Support and Medical Assistance for Improved Patient Engagement (QUANTUM WELL F7)
Abstract: Healthcare systems are increasingly leveraging voice assistant technology to provide convenient and accessible medical assistance to patients. In this paper, we propose an enhanced healthcare voice assistant that integrates sentimental support capabilities with medical assistance features. The voice assistant employs advanced natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to analyze user sentiments and provide empathetic responses, while also offering personalized medical advice and assistance. We evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed system …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Assessing the Impact of Foot Massage on Pain Reduction in Patients After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract: In the United States, it is stated that cardiac surgery can result in various sources of pain. Inevitably, there is pain associated with the wound, and beyond the sternotomy incision, there may be an extensive leg wound from vein harvesting. Other contributors to pain and discomfort include drains in the mediastinal and pleural regions, tracheal tubes, and urethral catheters. Activities such as physiotherapy, movement, and tracheal toileting (suctioning of secretions) …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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ALTERATION IN BLOOD OXYGEN LEVEL DUE TO BAG AND TUBE VENTILATION BEFORE SUCTIONING AMONG PATIENTS ON MECHANICAL VENTILATOR
Abstract: Patient on ventilator suffer from gag reflex and hyper ventilation during suctioning. Hyper oxygenation before and after suctioning should be performed to decrease the occurrence of arterial desaturation with suctioning. Hypoxemia can be minimized by preoxygenating the patient with 100% oxygen prior to suctioning and between each pass of the suction catheter. This is mainly done by pushing 100% oxygen with bag device. The duration of each suction pass should …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Warning Signs of Myocardial Infarction among Patients with Hypertension
Abstract: Hypertension exerts a substantial public health burden on cardiovascular health status and healthcare systems in India. Cardiovascular diseases caused 2.3 million deaths in India in the year 1990 and this is projected to double by the year 2020. Hypertension is responsible for 57% of all stroke deaths and 24% of all coronary heart disease deaths in India. A pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted for the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–26 Read article
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A studyto assess the knowledge regarding management of diabetics among Diabetic patients of selected villages under Varuna, PHC. Mysuru District
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is commonest disease worldwide. Globally, the incident of diabetes is rising in the form of geometric progression. The global prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age rose from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014. Between 2000 and 2016, there was a 5% increase in premature mortality from diabetes. Diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided. Objectives: The objectives of the study are to …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Aerobic Exercise Prescription in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Using Six-Minute Walk Test: A Narrative Review
Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that has significant pulmonary effect, leads to airflow limitation. The main cause of COPD is cigarette smoking. Other than that, there are various causes that results in COPD. In this, various respiratory parts get affected pathologically. chest X-ray, spirometry and exercise tests are used to diagnose it. Six-minute walk test (6 MWT) is one of the very reliable parameters to assess and …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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EFFICACY OF SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION TO MAINTAIN HEART HEALTHY IN CARDIAC PATIENTS.
Abstract: Everyone should lead a conscious lifestyle that prevents disease as, individual lifestyle is centralto the development of chronic diseases. Living healthy lifestyle means taking responsibility forown health and well- being, it is the best step forward in our destiny and the advancement ofhumankind. Among the diseases CAD has become an epidemic and chronic increasing numberof deaths among the younger age group affecting the productivity of economy. The purpose ofthis study …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Self-care Management among Patients with COPD
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess knowledge regarding self-care management among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding self-care management of COPD and to find association between knowledge regarding COPD and selected socio-demographic variables. The study was based on health belief model. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. The data collection instrument used …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies Among the Parents of Hospitalized Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Patient During COVID-19 Pandemic in Bhubaneswar
Abstract: The present study is to identify the perceived stress and coping strategies among parents of hospitalized patient withacute lymphoblastic leukemia in the Covid pandemic situation at IMS & SUM hospital of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, A non-experimental which was descriptive in nature was selected for purpose to assess the perceived stress and coping strategies among parents of hospitalized patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in the Covid pandemic situation at IMS and SUM …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 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 the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Eye Care Among Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery in Selected Hospitals at Amritsar
Abstract: Cataract – A clouding or lose of Transparency of the lens in the result of tissue breakdown and protein clumping. Objectives: To find out association of the post-test knowledge scores regarding eye care among patients undergoing cataract surgery in experimental and control groups with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study, select two groups, design experimental and control group design which include manipulation, control group, and no randomization. The …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice of Diabetic Diet Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Selected Hospital, Tumkur
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseasesdescribed by hyperglycaemic resulting from defected insulin secretion, insulin action or both on the basis of the irregularity in carbohydrates, protein, and fat metabolism. Hypotheses are as follows: H1: There is a significant relationship between knowledge and practice of diabetic diet among patients with diabetes mellitus. H2: There is a significant improvement in the knowledge and practices of diabetes patients with diabetes diet …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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To Assess the Compliance and Reason for Non-Compliance to Life Style Modification Among Patients With Renal Calculi in Selected Settings in Chennai
Abstract: The present study was taken up to assess the compliance and reason for noncompliance to lifestyle modification among renal calculi patients in selected settings in Chennai. It was a descriptive study conducted among 60 renal calculi patients who are attending in the out patient department. The study result showed that 66.7% of the samples are having high compliance and 33.3% of the samples are having moderate compliance to life style …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Study to Evaluate Self-instructional Module on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention Knowledge and Attitude in Selected Tripura Diabetic Patients
Abstract: Introduction and objectives of the study: Today's medical profession faces the "ice berg" disease of diabetes mellitus in India, the "Diabetic Capital of the World". Globally, diabetes is one of the biggest public health issues of the 21st century. It is expected that 578 million people would have diabetes by 2030 and 700 million by 2045. Foot ulcers are the scariest diabetic complication. Up to 25% of diabetics get foot …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of the Staff Nurses Regarding the Management of Patients with Depression in Selected Psychiatric Hospitals in Bangalore
Abstract: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of the staff nurses towards the management of patients having depression in some selected psychiatric hospitals of Bangalore. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses and to find the association between the selected demographic variables and knowledge and attitude. The study samples (staff nurses) were selected by simple random sampling technique. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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To Assess the Suicide Prevention Knowledge Among Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patients in a Selected Kottayam Hospital
Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate the awareness of suicide prevention among caregivers of mentally ill patients in a specific hospital located in Kottayam. The study had two main objectives: first, to gauge the level of knowledge among caregivers regarding suicide prevention for mentally ill patients, and second, to examine the relationship between this knowledge and certain demographic factors. The research involved 30 caregivers of mentally ill patients who attended both …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme on Care of the Patient on Ventilator in terms of Knowledge and Practice among Staff Nurses Working in ICUs of the Selected Government Medical College attached Hospitals of Gujarat State
Abstract: This study was aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of staff nurses before and after administration of a planned teaching program on care of the patient on ventilator in intensive care units (ICUs) of the selected government medical college attached hospital of Gujarat state. A quasi-experimental study approach was used with one group pre-test–post-test design conducted in ICUs of the selected government medical college attached hospitals of Gujarat state. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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A study to compare the effectiveness of Betadine Dressing versus Surgical spirit dressing in prevention of pin site infection among the patients with external skeletal fixators in selected Medical College Hospital, Odisha
Abstract: A quantitative approach and quasi-experimental design without control group was under taken in M.K.C.G Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, Ganjam, and VSS Medical College and Hospital, Burla, Sambalpur, to compare the effectiveness of betadine dressing versus surgical spirit dressing in prevention of pin site infection among the patients with external skeletal fixators. Forty numbers of patients with external skeletal fixator from the orthopaedic department of both the hospitals were selected …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Level and Pattern of Psychological distress among Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients over the course of chemotherapy and radiation-therapy
Abstract: Introduction: All the phases of cancer trajectory lead to considerable anxiety and pressure for significant others, the treatment phase is stated as the most stressful phase. So the current study is undertaken to understand the pattern of psychological distress among family- caregivers (FCGs) across this crucial period while their loved one were undergoing chemotherapy and/ Radiation-therapy (CT &/RT). Methods: Descriptive, exploratory, longitudinal survey was done to assess the level of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 89–98 Read article