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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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Effectiveness of Assertive Training Programme on Relieving the Academic Stress and Anxiety
Abstract: The present study investigates the, “Effectiveness of Assertive Training Programme on, “Relieving the Academic Stress and Anxiety”, among Nursing Students at a Selected Institute, Bangalore. A quasi experimental study with one group pre-test and post-test design was used to assess the Effectiveness of Assertive Training Programme. Simple random sampling was used to collect data from 30 respondents studying in various colleges of nursing Bangalore. Data was collected by using modified …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Massage on Fatigue among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis in the Selected Teaching Hospital at Punjab
Abstract: An interventional study was conducted to assess the effect of back and lower leg massage on fatigue in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Fatigue is an invisible and highly prevalent symptom in all chronic illnesses. Fatigue is a common symptom reported by people with CKD is a nonspecific and invisible symptom and is a phenomenon. The objective of the study was to find out the effect of …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Prevalence of Common Problems Among Elderly Residing at Selected Urban and Rural Community of Kottayam District, Kerala, India
Abstract: Constipation, insomnia, immobility and urinary incontinence are common problems among elderly. With a view to assess these problems descriptive study was done among 200 elderly between the age group of 65 and 80 years old. The study was done in selected urban and rural community of Kottayam district using Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale, Victoria bowel performance scale, Tinetti Assessment Tool and revised urinary incontinence scale using interview technique. The …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Warning Signs during Pregnancy among Primigravida Women in Selected Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab
Abstract: Pregnancy is a joyous occasion for a woman and her family. But, sometimes, certain risks are associated that can prove to be harmful for the mother and her child. This study has been done to analyze the knowledge of warning signs during pregnancy among primigravida women. A total of 100 participants were selected for the study and the study concluded that 10% of women had good knowledge, while 2% had …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–27 Read article
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A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Informational Module Regarding Knowledge and Attitude of Child Adoption among Infertile Couple in Selected Infertility Clinics in Punjab
Abstract: The birth of a child brings immense happiness to the parents and the whole family. However, couples who are infertile remain elusive to this happiness. Though there are different treatment strategies to overcome this problem, but these methods also remain futile in certain cases. Such couples should plan for adoption, which can also be a form of rehabilitation for the child as well. This study was done to assess the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–60 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding use of Water Low Scale in Prolonged Bedridden Patients among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospital, Bangalore
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction and objectives: A sound skin makes you feel good and look good. Healthy skin is often an indicator of our holistic wellness. Skin is an active and largest organ in our body. Nurses perform all procedures but they allocate less time to the important organ. Patient confined to bed and wheel chair has limited mobility and likely to develop pressure sores. A National survey conducted by the disease …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 76–79 Read article
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Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Abstract: According to the census 2011, total percentage of children in India is about 39% of total population, out of which 6.46% of children suffer with childhood psychiatric problems. Such problems in children existed from early period, but currently due to increased awareness, the rate of cases being reported at child and adolescent psychiatry clinics has tremendously increased. Child and adolescent psychiatry is an emerging field, which demands a multi-disciplinary team …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Knowledge of Stroke amongst Nursing Students: Effect of an Intervention
Abstract: Nurses play pivotal role in stroke management. Generally the nursing care provided to a patient is proportionate to the knowledge and skill of nursing personnel. The current article is about the effect of an educational intervention on the knowledge of nursing students regarding stroke. A total of 127 nursing students undergoing graduation programme underwent one day educational programme on stroke. A multiple choice questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) in Depressive Patients
Abstract: The present study aims at assessing knowledge of staff nurses regarding restless leg syndrome (RLS) in depressive patients. A descriptive survey research design was used. Sixty staff nurses (N = 60) were selected using simple random technique sampling method. Data collected were pooled and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that among 60 staff nurses 26.66% (16) had inadequate knowledge, 50% (30) had moderate knowledge, and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Stress and Coping Strategies Among Adolescent Period in Selected School District Tarn Taran
Abstract: Stress is a complicated and dynamic method of communication involving a person in his or her environment. It is an unpleasant psychological and physiological condition triggered because of certain internal or external requirements that extend beyond our ability. Coping is the rational and behavioral attempts to cope with particular external and internal requirements going beyond the resources of a person. Effective coping techniques are either behavioral or psychological response intended …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 35–45 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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Psychosomatic Stress Responses Perceived by Nurses: A Literature Review
Abstract: Background: The nurses working rotating day/evening/night shift experienced severe gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal symptoms, and reported an extended working day, more stressful working environmental risk factors, and additional strenuous work, which they were less able to control with their work pace as stressors. Aim: The aim of the literature review was to summarize the available literature on the main sources to determine the psychosomatic stress responses perceived by nurses. Method: A …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 122–125 Read article
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Assess the Perception and Acceptance of Treatment for Impaired Fertility among Males attending Infertility Clinic at Selected Hospital in Chennai: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Fertility has been one of men’s desired attributes since the beginning of recorded history and remains a driving need for young couples today. Men are directly responsible for about 30-40% of infertility. One of the most difficult aspects of primary infertility treatment for the couple is to decide when to stop. Because infertility treatment processes often involves repeated therapies and creates further stress and disappointment. Quantitative descriptive approach design was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Integration of Nursing Theories in Practice
Abstract: Nursing theory is a well thought-out and systematic expression of a set of recommendations related to questions in the discipline of nursing. A nursing theory is a set of ideas, definitions, relationships, and expectations or suggestions derived from nursing models or from other disciplines and project a purposive, methodical outlook of phenomena by designing specific inter-relationships among notions for the purposes of describing, explaining, forecasting, and /or recommending. The purpose …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Level of Independence in Activities of Daily Living Among Geriatric People at Old Age Homes of Belagavi
Abstract: A small group descriptive study was conducted on 80 geriatric people to assess their level of independence in activities of daily living (ADL). Objective of the study was to find the level of independence in the activities of daily living. The study samples (geriatric people) were from Old Age Homes in Belagavi, who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The level of independence was assessed using Katz Scale of Independence …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess Oral Health Status and the Factors Influencing Oral Health Among Indian and Chinese Students of Selected Universities of New Delhi
Abstract: Oral health is an essential component of general health and well-being at every stage of life. Factors such as, culture, behaviour, gender, economics, state, etc. influence our oral condition. The present study has been designed to compare and assess the oral health status, and determine the factors that influence oral health among Chinese and Indian students, so as to identify the relationship between oral health status of Indian and Chinese …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–15 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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Changes During Adolescent Period
Abstract: Adolescence is the period of developmental transition between childhood and adulthood, involving multiple physical, intellectual, personality, and social developmental changes. Due to rapid changes adolescents face lot of challenges. They are unintentional injury suicide, homicide, unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), substance abuse, etc. Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by multiple changes in virtually every aspect of an individual’s life, calling for new psychological adjustments. Keywords: adolescent changes, challenges, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 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