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18 articles for “wound-care”
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An Evaluation of the impact of a structured teaching program on wound care knowledge among selected students at Hillside College of Nursing in Bangalore.
Abstract: Background: A wound dressing can be developed to prevent the growth of microorganisms in and around the wound. These dressings are used when there are concerns about infection, as they help reduce the chances of infectious agents colonizing the wound site. Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge regarding wound care among selected students in Hillside college of Nursing. Methodology: An evaluative research approach was chosen …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Episiotomy Wound Care Among Third Trimester Primigravida Mothers
Abstract: The study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitude regarding episiotomy wound care among third trimester primigravida mothers in selected hospitals, Amritsar, in a view to develop health education pamphlets The study adopted a descriptive survey approach. The Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used and size was 100 third trimester primigravida mothers. The tool consists of 3 sections, section 1 consists of demographic variables, and section 2 consists of a …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Biopolymers in Medical Application: A Study
Abstract: Biopolymers – naturally derived macromolecules, such as polysaccharides, proteins, and polyhydroxyalkanoates – have emerged as a versatile toolbox for next-generation medical technologies. Their intrinsic biocompatibility, tunable degradation kinetics, and capacity for molecular functionalization enable the design of devices that communicate with living tissue rather than merely coexist with it. This review synthesizes recent advances across four inter-related fronts: (i) drug-delivery carriers, where chitosan-based nanoparticles and hyaluronic-acid hydrogels provide stimulus-responsive release …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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A Descriptive Study on Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot
Abstract: Diabetic foot is a major and frequently occurring complication of diabetes mellitus, significantly contributing to patient morbidity, increased hospital admissions, and a higher risk of lower limb amputations. Timely identification and proper management are crucial to halt disease progression and enhance patient outcomes. This descriptive study focuses on examining current practices and advancements in the diagnosis and management of diabetic foot within clinical settings. The study highlights modern methods used …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Control of Non-Surgical Wound Related Infection in Surgical Ward: An Important Issue in Surgical Nursing
Abstract: Infection is not an uncommon problem in the clinical practice. If it affects the hospitalized patient, the serious unwanted consequences can be expected. Control of infection control is the basic consideration in clinical nursing. In surgical ward, the great consideration is usually given to the good wound care and control of wound infection. Nevertheless, the nosocomial infection might exist in several other forms in surgical ward and this must be …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–8 Read article
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Information, Roles and Responsibilities of Geriatric Nursing
Abstract: Geriatric nursing is a specialized branch of nursing that specializes in offering care for elderly sufferers. Geriatric nurses are skilled to satisfy the specific health care desires of older adults, inclusive of dealing with persistent ailments, promoting health and well-being, and offering stop-of-life care. They work in a diffusion of settings which include hospitals, lengthy-term care facilities, domestic health care businesses, and community clinics. Geriatric nursing includes not handiest providing …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Evaluating the Impact of Sodium Chloride Treatment on the Recovery of Episiotomy Wounds in Postnatal Women at Selected Medical Facilities in Kolar District
Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of sodium chloride in promoting the healing of episiotomy wounds among postnatal mothers in selected hospitals in Kolar district. It employed a true experimental pre- and post-test control group design and utilized a standardized REEDA scale to assess wound healing. A total of 20 postnatal mothers were randomly assigned to either the experimental group, where sodium chloride was applied to the episiotomy wounds, …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 8–37 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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Offloading Strategies on Wound Healing Among Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Abstract: Diabetes can develop foot ulcer and foot pain, but good foot care can help to prevent complication, apart from that we used offloading strategies for patients with diabetic foot ulcers prevent complication. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of offloading strategies on wound healing among patients with diabetic foot ulcer. Design: Quasi experimental where Non-equivalent post-test only control group design. Setting: Sri Manickam Hospital and Sugam Hospital, Rasipuram. Thirty diabetic foot …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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The Quality of Life Among Care Givers of Children With Special Needs in Selected Special With the View to Develop an Information Booklet on Strategies to Improve Their Quality of Life
Abstract: Background and purpose: Children are God given blessing to parents. The birth of a baby in a family is a happy event because he/she brings joy, happiness and expectation in the family. They wish to reproduce another who can carry on the culture and tradition of the family. There is a massive wound to the ego when the disability of the baby shatters their hope. Mother is expected to deal …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–47 Read article
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A Review on Catharanthus roseus
Abstract: In world health care, medicinal plants have played crucial role. Catharanthus roseus commonly known as Cape periwinkle and belongs to Apocynaceae family. It is evergreen herbaceous species and native to but cultivated as a medicinal and ornamental plant species. It has a history of use in Ayurvediuc, Chinese and Western medicine research. The leaves are oval to broad, oblong, green, glossy and divided into opposite pairs and flowers have five …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–11 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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Endangered and Critical Endangered Medicinal Plants Species and Their Ethnobotanical Medicinal Values in India
Abstract: Medicinal plants have played an important role in primary health care system among the local people in India. The present paper deals with 30 plants species that are endangered or critical endangered, which were identified with relevant information and documented in this paper with regard to their botanical name, family, common name and utilization by the local people for common ailment. The medicinal practitioners were treating the common diseases like …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–74 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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Stem Cells and their Applications
Abstract: Stem cells have a unique ability to develop into specialized cell types in a body that can be used to replace cells and tissues. They are classified according to their sources and potency. Stem cell therapies play an important role in cell transplantation biology. There are 3 basic types of transplants. These are called autologous, allogeneic, and syngeneic. Stem cells treatment is used in treating burned wounds, skin replacement, brain …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Assessment and Management
Abstract: Around the world, 250000–500000 people every year face a spinal cord injury. Cause of acute spinal cord injuries includes falls, motor vehicle accidents, sport injuries, trampoline accidents, gunshot, stab wound, abscess/infection on the spinal cord and birth injuries which affect the spinal cord. Most spinal cord injuries are due to preventable causes such as road traffic crashes, falls or violence. The term ‘spinal cord injury’ refers to damage to the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Compare the Effectiveness of Topical Insulin vs Honey Dressing on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Patients with Diabetic Mellitus
Abstract: Foot ulcer and foot pain is the complication of diabetic mellitus. Diabetes can develop foot ulcer and foot pain, but proper foot care management can prevent diabetic complication, apart from that investigator used topical insulin vs. honey dressing on diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetic mellitus. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of topical insulin Vs. honey dressing on diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus residing in urban …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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A study to evaluate the effect of incentive spirometry exercise on respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patient in surgical ward at PGIMS Rohtak.
Abstract: Introduction: Incidence data indicates that 17% to 88% of patients may experience decreased lung volume after surgery. Post-operative care aims to manage patients after surgery to prevent complications such as atelectasis and infection. An incentive spirometer is commonly included in perioperative respiratory therapy strategies to help prevent or address these complications and enhance lung function. Utilizing an incentive spirometer starting on the first postoperative day can effectively address the issue …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–49 Read article