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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Bloodstream Nosocomial Infection Among the Students of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year and GNM Nursing 3rd Year of Gian Sagar College of Nursing, Ramnagar, Banur, Patiala
Abstract: Background: It is estimated that almost 250,000 cases of bloodstream nosocomial infection occur annually and is the tenth leading cause of death in the USA. Aims: The aim of study was to compare the knowledge regarding prevention of bloodstream nosocomial infection among the students of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd year and GNM 3rd year. Method: A nonexperimental quantitative research approach with comparative descriptive research design was used. The present study was …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Effectiveness of Health Awareness Program upon Adult Vaccination among Visually Challenged
Abstract: Vaccines are especially important for older adults. As they get older, their immune system weakens and it can be more difficult to fight off infections. Vaccines can protect from serious diseases. Vaccines are crucial to prevent mortality. This study was aimed to asses the effectiveness of health awareness program upon adult vaccination among visually challenged. Methods: The study was conducted using pre experimental research design among visually challenged at National …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Undergoing Haemodialysis Care Among Caregivers
Abstract: Introduction: A quasi-experimental study was undertaken for a study to assess the effectiveness ofstructured teaching programme on knowledge regarding chronic kidney disease patient undergoinghaemodialysis care among caregivers at NMCH, Rohtas. The Objective of the Study: To assess the existing level of knowledge regarding chronic kidney disease patient undergoing haemodialysis careamong caregivers. (1) To implement the structured teaching program on chronic kidney disease patient undergoing haemodialysis care among caregivers. (2) To …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Norovirus Among People Residing in Thiruvanmiyur and Palavakkam at Chennai
Abstract: The present research was to evaluate the impact of a video-assisted training programme on residents of Thiruvanmiyur and Palavakkam in Chennai's awareness of the norovirus. Background of the study: Norovirus is a highly contagious etiological agent of acute gastroenteritis with a worldwide distribution. Norovirus produces vomiting and diarrhoea in all age groups. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching on Norovirus among the experimental group and find out the …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of A Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge About Preventing Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Antenatal Mothers At GIMS Gadag
Abstract: The study aimed to assess the impact of a structured teaching program on the knowledge of iron deficiency anemia among pregnant mothers at GIMS Government Hospital in Gadag. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, 30 antenatal mothers were purposively sampled. The initial pre-test revealed that 60% had inadequate knowledge, and 40% had moderate knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia. The mean knowledge score in the pre-test …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–56 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of An Educational Session on Knowledge Regarding Braden Scale as A Standard Tool to Assess the Risk of Pressure Sore in Bedridden Patient Among Nursing Students
Abstract: Pressure sores represent a troublesome and frequently incapacitating condition that impacts individuals who are bedridden, frail, weakened, and malnourished. The occurrence of pressure sores ranges from 0.4% to 38.0% in large hospitals, 2.2% to 23.9% in individuals receiving long-term care, and 0% to 17% in home care settings. In the Indian context, the occurrence of pressure sores among hospitalized patients has been documented at 4.94%. The Braden Scale is among …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON HARMONIC SCALPEL AMONG NURSES WORKING IN OPERATION THEATRE.
Abstract: The aim of the study is toassess the level of knowledge on harmonic scalpel among nurses. Descriptive Research design was chosen.The size of the samplewas 30andconvenence sampling technique used . The study result shows that 20 (67%) Nurses had moderately adequate knowledge and 10 (33%) of them had adequate knowledge on harmonic scalpel. None of their demographic variables had significant association with level of Knowledge on harmonic scalpel. None of …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–11 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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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching programme on Knowledge Regarding Hazards of Radiation Exposure and its Preventive measures among Staff Nurses
Abstract: Radiation is the energy that propagates through matter or space. Radiations are usually classified in to Non-ionizing and ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is the main concern for health effects since it can change chemical properties in human body. When radiation pears a body that can deposit energy that can directly damage the DNA in tissue that would eventually cause damage to critical chemical bond in body. So it is necessary …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Quality of Life and Compliance of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus who Receive Oral Hypoglycemic Agents versus Insulin Therapy
Abstract: In Latin, the word diabetes means “flow through” and mellitus means “honey”, and clinically, it is characterized by the excess of blood sugar or glucose in blood and urine instead of getting converted into glycogen. Need for the study: The International Diabetes Federation 2007 stated that diabetes mellitus currently affects 246 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 380 million by 2025. “A comparative study was conducted to assess …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation among Adults in Rural Area of Goindwal Sahib District Tarn-Taran, Punjab (2017) in View to Develop Information Booklet
Abstract: An organ is defined as a unit in the body with a special function, usually constructed from several different types of tissue. A human being only has one of some organs, and the organ’s function can be crucial to maintaining life. Organ donation is the donation of biological tissue or an organ of the human body from a dead or living person to a living recipient in order to save …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 30–35 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 Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Varicose Veins amongTeachers in Selected Primary Schools
Abstract: “A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding varicose veins among the teachers in selected primary schools at Aurangabad, with a view to develop an information booklet.”Objectives: (1)To assess the knowledge regarding varicose veins among the teachers in selected primary schools. (2) To find out the association between knowledge of teachers in selected primary schools with selected socio-demographic variables. (3) To develop an information booklet on varicose veins.Methodology:The conceptual framework …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Compliance & Practices Related to Inhalation Therapy (MDI/DPI) Among Asthma Patients
Abstract: BackgroundAsthma is respiratory disease characterized by acute episode of spasm of bronchi in lungs leading to difficulty in breathing.Most often it is related to theallergic reaction of airways.It is treated with inhalation therapy that is metered dose inhaler (MDI) and dry powder inhaler (DPI).However, the desired treatment outcomes are not observed due to ineffective compliance and practices of MDI /DPI (metered dose inhaler and dry powder inhalers)Aims and objectivesAssess the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis among Third-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of thyroid diseases in children, adolescents and adults, and it is also the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism with or without goitre. HT is characterized clinically as a commonly occurring, painless, diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland occurring predominantly in middle-aged women. There is an infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells between the follicles followed by their atrophy. …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge RegardingPost-operative Complications of Anterior Cervical Discectomy among Third-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is the most common surgical procedure to treat damaged cervical discs. There are many complications followed by ACD. Each surgery is unique, and nursing care to be provided is also different with respect to the type of surgery, patient condition, potential complications, etc.Nurse should be vigilant to identify post-operative complications and to care it along with medical team. Hence the investigator felt the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 44–55 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice Regarding Physical Activity among Students of University College of Nursing and Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab
Abstract: Introduction: Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Physical activity includes exercise and incidental activity integrated into daily activities. These incidental activities may include activities such as walking the local shop, cleaning, working, etc. People who are physically active are healthier and less likely to develop many chronic diseases compared to the inactive ones. Aim: To assess the knowledge and practice …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Effectiveness of Training Programme on Knowledge Level Regarding Basic Life Support among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: Basic Life Support (BLS) includes recognition of signs of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, foreign body airway obstruction, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, etc. The goal of BLS is to maintain viability of the central nervous system, heart, and other vital organs until definitive return of spontaneous circulation can be achieved. Method: Quasi experimental study pre-test post-test design without control group was used to assess the effectiveness of training programme on knowledge …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assessment of Preventive Health Behavior to Prevent Swine Flu Among School Children
Abstract: Currently influenza occurs in all countries and affects millions of people every year. Influenza is truly an International disease. It may occur pandemic in every 10 to 40 years. This study was aimed to create awareness and to develop preventive health behaviour among school children. Methods: The Descriptive co relational study design was adapted at St. Ann’s School at Mangadu, total enumerative sampling technique was used, self-structured MCQ questions were …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–23 Read article