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37 articles for “government hospitals”
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A Descriptive Study to Determine the Relationship Between Depression and Spiritual Wellbeing Among Geriatric Clients Availing Services at Chittor Government Hospital
Abstract: Geriatrics is the medical specialty dedicated to the health care of older adults. The word comes from the Greek “geron,” meaning old man, and “iatros,” meaning healer. However, Geriatrics is considered as Medical Gerontology (Wikipedia, 2009). Depression is a complex syndrome that manifest in a variety of ways by the older people showing that they are unhappy and disappointed. The aging process often leads to psychological and social challenges for …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Occupational Stress among Health Workers in Treatment of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Infected Patients in Government Hospital at Chennai, India
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to evaluate occupational stress among health workers intreatment of corona virus infected patients in Government Hospital. A cross-sectional studywas conducted with health workers in the areas of nursing and medicine in treatment of coronavirus infected patients in Government Hospital at Chennai. The data were collected betweenDecember 2019 and April 2020 by a questionnaire of characterization and Job Stress Scale. Adescriptive and univariate analysis …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2020 · pp. 48s–55s Read article
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Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude of Staff Nurses on Prevention and Control of Transmission of HIV/AIDS in Selected Government Hospitals Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Background: HIV/AIDS has emerged as a major health problem and challenges to health services. It has grown to a size of pandemic affecting over 17 million persons all over the world. In parts of north east India, widespread drug users contributed to spread HIV infection, whilst a different pattern was seen in southern and western states with prevalence levels of 25 to 71% amongst sex workers in cities including New …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effectiveness of Back Massage on the Level of Anxiety Among Patients Posted for Cardiac Catheterization in Cardiology Ward, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
Abstract: Title: Effectiveness of back massage on the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization in cardiology ward at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety. To evaluate the effectiveness of back massage on level of anxiety in experimental group. To associate the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization with their selected sociodemographic and clinical variables. Hypotheses: H1—There is a significant difference …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–30 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Clay Therapy on Anxiety among Hospitalized Preschool Children at Paediatric Medical ward in Institute of Child Health and Research Centre, Government Rajaji Hospital Madurai
Abstract: Introduction Hospitalization is difficult for children of all ages. Children are in a constant process of development; in cognitive, physical, and emotional domains. The experience of illness or injury, hospitalisation and treatment impacts and inter wines with this process for each child. clay as a therapeutic tool has been effective for children in improving their problem-solving skills, cognitive development, self-esteem enhancement, decision making process, control of impulses, and anger Objectives …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 87–94 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Hydrotherapy on Sensorimotor Functions among Patients with Osteoarthritis in Government Headquarters Hospital at Cheyyar
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of pain and physical disability among elderly population. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder having a significant economic impact on our health system. Osteoarthritis is known to be most frequent in the lower extremity, especially the knee joint. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of hydrotherapy on sensorimotor functions among knee osteoarthritis patients. Design: Quasi-experimental design—one-group pretest and …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Stress, Anxiety and Depression among Clients Scheduled to Undergo Coronary Angiography at Intensive Coronary Care Unit, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
Abstract: Anxiety is the subjective emotional response to the stressor. It alerts of impending danger and enables a person to take measure to deal with the threat. It often occurs in relation to situations perceived as uncontrollable or unavoidable. “Anxiety is associated with significant morbidity and is often resistant to treatment. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering from these receive treatment. People with an anxiety …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Partograph Among Staff Nurses in Government and Private Hospitals, Amritsar
Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the difference in knowledge level of government and private hospitals staff nurses regarding partograph. A partograph is a graphical presentation of a woman’s progress of labor. Once the woman has true signs of labor, the midwife initiates the use of partograph to record her findings. A non-experimental comparative research design was used and research approach was quantitative in nature. The sample size …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–78 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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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nursing Staff Working in Critical Care Areas Regarding Infection Control Bundles in the Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, 2022
Abstract: Care bundles contain a number of evidence-based interventions that, when used in concert, have been shown to yield better results and have a higher impact than the standalone application of individual interventions. The goals of the present study were to evaluate nursing staff members' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about infection control bundles in critical care settings and to determine how these factors relate to sociodemographic factors. A descriptive study was …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Prevention and Management of Pneumonia Among Mothers of Under-Five Children in Selected Rural Areas, Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: In the present study, the investigator deals with the mothers of under-five children as an open system theory whose knowledge regarding prevention and management of pneumonia was affected by certain factors, i.e. age of mother (in years), education of mothers, occupation of mothers, type of family, monthly family income (in Rs), number of children, health facilities (nearby), and source of information. The investigator had assessed the existing knowledge of the …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–71 Read article
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Study to Assess Knowledge and Utilization Regarding Ayushman Bharat Yojna among Adults
Abstract: Introduction: Ayushman Bharat Yojna or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna or National Health Protection Scheme is a national scheme that aimed at making necessary intervention in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Health care system, in a holistic fashion. It was launched in 2018 under the agencies of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India. Aim of the study: The present study is aimed to assess the knowledge and utilization regarding Ayushman …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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The Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation and Organ Transplantation
Abstract: Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, is one of the largest hospitals of the country. This government hospital is staffed with 700 doctors, 1770 nurses, and paramedical and technical staff with 2282 beds in 72 wards. The construction of the hospital building began in 1934 and opened in 1936 as a city dispensary. The hospital is named after Sawai Man Singh II, the then King of Jaipur. It has many specialty …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Case Report on Patient with Regular Hemodialysis and Its Impact on Economic Status
Abstract: Mr. D, 37-year-old diagnosed with stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis,secondary health problems, severe hyperparathyroidism, known case of hypertension, anaemiadue to chronic disease. He was on hemodialysis for past five years in different private andspecialty hospital. He had history of fall from bike followed with the history of left fracture offemur neck and pain in the shoulder for the one month. At present, he got admitted in thehospital for …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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EXPOSURE TO ADVERSE LIFE EVENTS AN ANTECEDENT OF STRESS AMONGST PREGNANT WOMEN: A CASE CONTROL STUDY FROM KERALA
Abstract: Abstract Stress amongst antenatal women is a significant determinant of adverse pregnancy outcomes of mother and fetus. Research evidences regarding the associated factors of high antenatal stress throw lights on measures permissible to promote psychological status of women during pregnancy and favours downsizing of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Objective of the study was to identify the association between negative life events and antenatal stress amongst women attending the antenatal clinics of …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess Birth Preparedness and Preference towards Delivery among Antenatal Women in Civil Hospital Tarn Taran, Punjab
Abstract: Pregnancy is the vital event in the life of a women, it needs special attention from the time of conception to the postnatal stage but due to lack of knowledge, mothers were ignorant about birth preparation. Many of them in last trimester were unprepared for the great event of their lives. Many of postnatal mothers verbalized that their child birth experience was “terrible”. Hence the investigators felt that these mothers …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 72–76 Read article
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Knowledge on Prevention of Dental Caries among Mothers of under Five Children
Abstract: Objective: The objective was to assess the level of knowledge on prevention of dental caries among mother’s of under five children, in pediatric OPD at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. To associate the level of knowledge on prevention of dental caries among mother’s of under five children, with their selected socio-demographic variables. Hypotheses: There will be a significant association between the level of knowledge on prevention of dental caries among mothers …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Hepatitis B in Nurses Working in Different Hospitals of Quetta City, Pakistan
Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to assess the nurse's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hepatitis B infection in tertiary care public hospital in Quetta, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted from February to October 2016 in the different (both public and private) hospitals of Quetta city, Balochistan, Pakistan. A total of 565 nurses were registered and working in different hospitals, but only 412 were tracked and present …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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ANALYSIS OF FE AND TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY (TIBC) IN CORD AND MATERNAL BLOOD SERUM
Abstract: This work explains the correlation between antenatal maternal blood and umbilical cord blood iron levels and it was not found to be closely related previously. It is observed that economic background of the patients influences the normal range of Iron binding level in Umbilical cord blood of the neonates selected from a government hospital, India. This investigation concludes that low Fe content in Umbilical cord blood makes the child susceptible …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–37 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