International Journal of Geriatric Nursing
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2021)
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Depression among Geriatric Persons Living in a Selected Old Age Home at Cuddalore District
Abstract: Aging is normal process. This is deadline all responses that affect all the systems of the body. The aimof geriatric nursing is to safeguard and increase the health of the older people. The study wasconducted in HelpAge India old age home in Thamaraikulam at Cuddalore District. A total of 100geriatric persons were selected by using the convenience sampling technique. The level of depressionof the geriatric persons living in old age …
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy on Cognition among the Institutionalized Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes at Madurai
Abstract: Background of the Study: The aging population is increasing significantly in the world. Therefore,world population is expected to be comprised of progressively bigger proportion of elderlyindividuals. Human aging is an inevitable process and, as such, implies a process of transformationand progressive change in biological, psychological and social structure. The cognitive functionbegins to deteriorate with advancing age and there are common consequences to variouspsychological and social aspects, such as the loss …
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End of Life Care of Elderly – The neglected counterpart in Indian Context
Abstract: The modern health care strives to promote optimum health and wellbeing with special emphasis togeriatric population but the end-of-life care for elderly remains obscure with limited research evidencepertaining to ageing population. The term often revolves around cancer patients in the palliativedimension. End-of-life care for elderly in the Indian context with its unique social, cultural, economic,and legal complexities have not been adequately explored. The spiritual socio-cultural, economic, andcare perspectives are important …
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Buerger-Allen Exercise on Foot Perfusion among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Background of the study: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder which is characterized withincreased glucose level in the blood, resulting from defect in the insulin secretion, insulin action, orboth. In advance stage of the disease, foot perfusion of patients is decreased. It can be assessed byAnkle Brachial Index (ABI), Capillary Refill Time (CRT) and Peripheral pulse rate. Buerger-Allenexercise is an effective intervention for improving the foot perfusion of diabetes …
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Rhino-orbital Mucormycosis in a Diabetic Non-COVID-19 Patient: A Case Report
Abstract: Mucormycosis is an opportunistic infection that primarily affects persons with weakened immunesystems. It is a rare fungal infection produced by mucormycetes, a type of mould. For the past 5 days,a 61-year-old diabetic male has suffered from severe diffuse sudden onset headaches, left-sided facepain, left eye edema and difficulty opening the left eye, impaired vision in the left eye, low-gradetemperature, and decreased taste sensitivity. SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) was undetectable. An MRIbrain scan …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–38 Read article