International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2015)
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A Study to assess the Existing Knowledge Regarding Disaster Preparedness among Adults Residing at Haripur, Sangli District
Abstract: Disaster is a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss and destruction and devastation to life and property. The damage caused by disaster varies with Geographical location, climate and a type of earth surface/degree of vulnerability. Disaster since beginning of time causing premature death impaired quality of life and altered health status. On excellent one disaster per week that requires international assistance. The recent dramatic increase in the natural disasters …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Antenatal Care among Primigravida Mothers at Selected Hospitals of Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: Nurses are in a unique position to educate and empower women, through the phases of child birth, for them to achieve a healthy pregnancy with the optimum outcome of a healthy baby. Despite various measures taken to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, it remains very high in India. Knowledge and awareness about care risks associated with pregnancy among women can help them to seek maternal care services and reduce maternal …
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Effectiveness of Assertive Training Programme on Relieving the Academic Stress and Anxiety
Abstract: The present study investigates the, “Effectiveness of Assertive Training Programme on, “Relieving the Academic Stress and Anxiety”, among Nursing Students at a Selected Institute, Bangalore. A quasi experimental study with one group pre-test and post-test design was used to assess the Effectiveness of Assertive Training Programme. Simple random sampling was used to collect data from 30 respondents studying in various colleges of nursing Bangalore. Data was collected by using modified …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Massage on Fatigue among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis in the Selected Teaching Hospital at Punjab
Abstract: An interventional study was conducted to assess the effect of back and lower leg massage on fatigue in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Fatigue is an invisible and highly prevalent symptom in all chronic illnesses. Fatigue is a common symptom reported by people with CKD is a nonspecific and invisible symptom and is a phenomenon. The objective of the study was to find out the effect of …
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A Study to Evaluate Effectiveness of Cold and Magnesium Sulphate Application on Superficial Thrombophlebitis among Patients receiving Intravenous Therapy in selected Hospitals Amritsar
Abstract: The use of intravenous therapy is an integral part of patient care in hospitals. In modern medical practice, up to 80% of hospitalized patients receive intravenous therapy at some point during their There are different types of complications that occur frequently in patients with peripheral intravenous therapy. Infusion phlebitis occurs in almost all cases. Studies have shown that 20% to 70% of patients receiving peripheral intravenous therapy develop phlebitis. Infusion …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 4–14 Read article