International Journal of Geriatric Nursing
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2019)
Published
Table of contents
-
Medication in Older people
Abstract: Medication therapy in older people requires an equilibrium between the pros and cons. While many of these drugs improve the survival and quality of life of elderly people, upon prolonged usage they may develop symptoms attributed by the effect of these prescribed drugs. Medications should not be prescribed if they pose more risk than benefit. Apart from this, progressive ageing and associated bodily changes will deny the elderly advantages of …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
-
Effect of Isometric Exercises on Functional Ability among Elderly with Osteoarthritis at Selected Old Age Home, Coimbatore
Abstract: Isometric exercises are effective in reducing knee pain and improving functional ability among elderly with osteoarthritis. The aim of the study was to identify the effect of isometric exercise on functional ability among elderly with osteoarthritis at selected old age home at Coimbatore. Quasi-experimental one-group pre-test–post test design was adopted in this study. Twenty-two elderly were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The demographic profiles were collected from the elderly. …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–18 Read article
-
An Exploratory study to assess the knowledge and attitude among senior citizens regarding Alzheimer disease and its Prevention in selected rural area of Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude among senior citizens regarding Alzheimer’s disease and its prevention in selected rural areas of Ludhiana, Punjab. The research project was undertaken by Ms. Harpreet Kaur in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, in 2017. The objectives of the study were to assess the …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–42 Read article
-
A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Hot Water Fomentation With Epsom Salt And Plain Hot Water Fomentation Among Elderly Clients With Knee Joint Pain At Selected Old Age Homes Of Amritsar
Abstract: Introduction: Knee joint pain is a major problem which affects the knee joint. Knee joint pain occurs due to many reasons like knee fracture, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, etc. It starts from any bone of the knee, i.e. femur, tibia, and fibula, kneecap (patella), ligaments and cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. Most of geriatric people get affected by chronic knee joint pain, and knee joint pain interrupts daily activity …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 43–74 Read article
-
Risk for Fall Among Senior Citizens
Abstract: The present study assessed the risk for fall among senior citizens’ in Thrikkakara Municipality. The objectives of the study were to assess the risk for fall among senior citizens and find association between risk for fall among senior citizens’ and selected demographic variables. A total of 120 senior citizens were selected from two wards of Thrikkakara municipality using convenience sampling technique. Risk for fall among senior citizens’ was assessed by …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–14 Read article