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Conceptual Model on Participatory Adolescent Strategic Health Action (PASHA)By Asha P Shetty, R. Prakash, M.N. Nagendra Prakash
Abstract: Research in adolescent preventive health is an urgent need. To develop a strategic approach a comprehensive model of adolescent lifestyle practices and health status is required. A wide ranging model on Participatory adolescent strategic health action (PASHA) delineates the importance of assessing the lifestyle of adolescents to determine the health status. The model focuses on lifestyle modification in order to improve the health status of the adolescents. The concepts sketch …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–25 Read article →
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Strategies for Management of Needle-Related Procedural Pain and Distress in Children: A Literature ReviewBy Sushma Oommen, Asha P Shetty
Abstract: Background: Pain is a highly prevalent problem in children. It is a predominantly subjective emotional distress that also leads to impairment in the quality of life. Medical procedures that are applied using a needle, such as venipuncture and immunization are the most common and important sources of pain for children, causing anxiety, distress and fear. Pain management before the first painful medical procedure in children may reduce pain-related negative emotional …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–20 Read article →