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Awareness of Primary Care Givers of Mentally Ill Patients Regarding Mental Health Services
Abstract: Mental health is defined as the psychological state of someone functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustments. And a condition which distorts this state is called mental illness1. The WHO relates mental health services as that related to the promotion of wellbeing, the prevention of mental disorders and the treatment and rehabilitation of people affected by mental disorders. Objectives: To assess the level of awareness regarding mental …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Counselling on Level of Awareness Regarding the Ill Effects of Substance Abuse Among Substance Abusers at Selected Setting
Abstract: Background: Substance abuse means the harmful abuse of substance such as alcohol and illicit drugs. Unlimited use of these substances produces the dependence with behavioural, higher mental functioning, physiological changes when abused continuously and repeated strong desire, to ingest substance despite of its harmful consequences. Restoration of the health of the substance abusers mainly dependent on the policies related to alcohol and intervention planned to reduce the pattern of substance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Nursing Burnout: The Innovative approach to Overcome
Abstract: Health care organizations and management need to acknowledge the problem of work related stress and provide the much needed appropriate measures. Examining nurses’ working conditions and ensuring availability of resources is likely to improve job satisfaction, decrease turnover and intent to leave. Nurses have tremendous responsibilities and deal with enormous challenges. It is reported that nurses are more prone to developing stress than other health care professionals. Drawing attention to …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 55–60 Read article
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Oniomania
Abstract: Shopping addiction (compulsive buying disorder or oniomania) has been an area of increased interest in recent years. It is characterized by an obsession with shopping and buying behavior that can adversely affect the individual and their family, social and occupational life. The addiction is associated with high rates of psychiatric comorbidity. Early identification and appropriate management can limit the long-term adverse consequences and improve outcome
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 61–64 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effect of Movement Therapy on Self-Esteem Among Orphaned Children in Selected Orphanage at Kanyakumari District
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effect of movement therapy on self-esteem among orphaned children in selected orphanage at Kanyakumari district. The research approach adopted for this study was quantitative approach to assess the effectiveness of movement therapy on self-esteem among orphaned children in a selected orphanage at Kanyakumari district. The research design used for this study was quasi-experimental with one-group pretest–posttest design. The sample size consisted of 30 …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Capgras Syndrome
Abstract: A rare delusional disorder where the patient believes that a friend or relative has been replaced by a double or imposter. They view themselves as a double. The disorder is often associated with schizophrenia, some sort of brain injury or damage and neurodegenerative disorder. Neurological theories have been postulated for the causes of Capgras syndrome. The patient believes that he/she is in the world of impersonators, double delusions, paranoid, prosopagnosia, …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Prevalence of Poor Quality of Sleep and Associated Factors among Medical Students at Haramaya University
Abstract: Background: Sleep is an essential physiological process for humans. Medical students in most resource limited countries often report poor quality of Sleep due to changing social opportunities and increasing academic demands. However, poor quality of sleep among medical students has not been studied in Haramaya University. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of poor quality of sleep and its associated factors among medical students in …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 47–62 Read article
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Prevalence of Perceived Stress among Adolescents in Selected School at Puducherry
Abstract: Adolescence is a stage of ‘Storms and Stresses’. The period of adolescence is of ultimate important in human’s life. In this period a person gets physical, mental and emotional maturity. Adolescents are faced with challenging issues involving the identity, puberty, formation and transition from childhood to adulthood. Unmanaged stress can cause adolescents with potentially significant health impacts and higher risk for behavioral problems, suicide and risky sexual behavior, smoking, substance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 122–125 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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Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises on Stress among Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals
Abstract: Introduction: Stress may be defined as a real or interpreted threat to the physiological or psychological response. It results because of the compulsion of a person to adjust or adapt to an environment. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of deep breathing exercises on stress among nurses working in selected hospitals in the Kanyakumari District. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach was used in the study. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Hazards of Nicotine Dependence Among Teenagers
Abstract: Background: An individual can have withdrawal symptoms which are uncomfortable feelings that every drug user experiences after he or she has stopped taking a drug. The withdrawal symptoms include shaky, have sleeping difficulties, experienced increased appetite, and feel uneasy, irritable, and less alert. These unpleasant symptoms can prevent many smokers from quitting. Nicotine replacement therapy, just like the nicotine patch and gum, has helped many smokers to quit smoking and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–31 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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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Pranayama on Reduction of Pre-examination Anxiety Level Among Senior Secondary Students at Selected Schools of Goindwal Sahib, Punjab, 2019
Abstract: Everyone has to work more accurately and fast in this competitive environment. To keep pace with this advance culture students also need to be more competent and efficient, sometimes these higher expectation and work pressure causes anxiety among students. It works positively for them too as it keep motivating them to achieve their goal. However sometime excessive anxiety among students can impair their functioning which need some coping strategies. Pranayama …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Pets and Health: Its Holistic Impact Lasting for a Lifetime
Abstract: This article explores the significant role of pets in promoting mental health, focusing on the benefits they provide as companions and their proven effects on human well-being. Pets are predominantly kept at home for the purpose of companionship, offering unconditional love, support, and emotional connection to their owners. Extensive research has consistently demonstrated the positive impact of pet ownership on human mental health, emphasizing its potential in enhancing overall well-being. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Caregivers of Patients with Affective Disorders
Abstract: Mental disorders are widely recognized as a major contributor to the global burden of disease worldwide. In this affective disorders or mood disorders are more prominent, affecting about one in ten thousand during their life time. Caregivers are one of the three basic components of treatment along with the patient and healthcare professionals. Attitude and beliefs regarding mental illness are moulded by personal knowledge, knowing and interacting with those living …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Counselling During Adolescent Stage
Abstract: Frightening complexity of current culture postures a change of difficult problems primary to conflicts, frustration, unnatural competition, etc. that result in worth crisis and severe instability between children. Now such a complex society, the individual has to face many difficulties in lifespan for an improved alteration in a social structure. Globalization procedures and evidence technology have knowingly transformed the way people work. Thus the students respond problems and circumstances in …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Effectiveness of Positive Family Interactions Module on the Expressed Emotion of the Caregivers and Relapse of Patients with Schizophrenia in a Psychiatric In-patient Facility: A Pilot Study Report
Abstract: This randomized pilot study was aimed to determine whether the administration of the family intervention ‘Positive Family Interactions Module’ will be feasible and effective in reducing the expressed emotion of caregivers and relapse of patients with schizophrenia. The pilot study tested the trial design, and ability to recruit and deliver the intervention. Drop-out rates were assessed. The completion and acceptability of the intervention were investigated. The study also enlightened a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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A study to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module (SIM) on knowledge regarding adverse effects of selected antipsychotic drugs among interns in selected nursing school’s of Belgaum
Abstract: A study to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module (SIM) on knowledge regarding adverse effects of selected antipsychotic drugs among interns in selected nursing school’s of Belgaum, was carried out for partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Master of the Degree of Nursing at KLE University Institute of Nursing Science Belgaum. The objectives of the study were, to assess the level of the knowledge regarding adverse …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 29–32 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
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Effect of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Knowledge on Practice of Menstrual Hygiene among School Children at a Selected School in Coimbatore
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effect the Effect of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Knowledge on Practice of Menstrual Hygiene among School Children. Using purposive sampling technique, 39 school children between the age group of 11 to 14 years who met the inclusion criteria were selected from the Corporation Girls High School at Sidhapudur in Coimbatore. Pre experimental one group pretest and posttest design was used for …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 16–23 Read article