International Journal of Geriatric Nursing
Volume 1, Issue 2 (2018)
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Praying and geriatric nursing care: spiritual nursing
Abstract: Spiritual care is an important concern in holistic nursing. The religious based practice might be a good tool for supporting spiritual nursing care. For geriatric patient, the attachment to religious belief and practice is common. Praying is common daily activity of the elderly in many countries. To use praying as additional tool to manage medical disorder is very interesting. The praying might be by the patients, cousins or medical personnel …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions on Depression Among Geriatric Clients
Abstract: Mental disorders in elderly persons vary widely, but a conservatively estimated 25% have significant psychiatric symptoms. In mental disorders Depression is the major important disorder affecting majority of people. Geriatric psychiatry is concerned with preventing, Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders in older adults. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on depression among geriatric clients. The research hypothesis formulated was there is a significant association between psychosocial …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Building therapeutic Relationship in Management of Elderly
Abstract: Relationship building is an important domain in the management of an elderly person. The outcomes of health care for elderly are dependent not only upon patients’ physical health status and the administration of care for their biomedical needs, but also upon care for patients’ psychosocial needs and attention to their social, economic, cultural, and psychological vulnerabilities. When an elderly is perceived in an open, capable and friendly dimension the relationship …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on progressive muscle relaxation with deep breathing exercise on sleep pattern among elderly persons in a selected village of the Palakkad town
Abstract: Everyone experiences an occasional restless night. But for those who toss and turn repeatedly, the inefficiency to sleep can be a cause of intense frustration and may even have serious problem. Sleep is equally necessary like as air, water or food. We need continuous and peaceful sleep to regain energy, feel rejuvenate and maintain our health and prosperity. Normal sleep patterns are spoiling, affecting both sleeping and waking hours. Sleep …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Effect of a Palliative Care Support Program for Family Caregivers of End Stage Renal Disease Terminally Ill Geriatric Patients
Abstract: Background: Palliative care can help enhancing the quality of life of the terminally ill geriatric patients. Supporting the family in caring for elderly patients with end stage renal diseases (ESRD) and are on hemodialysis is the key part of palliative care. Aim of the study: was to evaluate the effect of a palliative care support program for family caregivers of end stage renal disease terminally ill geriatric patients. Subjects & …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 4–19 Read article