International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2018)
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A Study to assess the effect of black tea mouth rinse on dental plaque among children between 7-14 years at Z. P.High School,A. Rangampet
Abstract: The study aimed to assess the effect of black tea mouth rinse among children with dental plaque in experimental group. This experimental pre test and post test control group study was conducted on 50 children between the age of 7-14 years (25 each in experimental and control group) at Z. P .High School, A. Rangampet. The average value of plaque index in experimental group before study was 1.56 and after …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Periampullary Carcinoma: A case report and application of Neuman Nursing Theory
Abstract: Periampullary carcinoma is a heterogeneous group of neoplasms arising from the head of the pancreas, the distal common bile duct and the duodenum. Type II diabetes, heavy alcohol drinking, cigarette smoking, excess body weight, chronic pancreatitis, a family history of pancreatic cancer and known identifiable risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Diagnosis and staging are achieved by a combination of endoscopic, radiologic, and histologic features. Whipple’s procedure is one of the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Effectiveness of Nursing Care Bundle on Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Among Mechanically Ventilated Patients Admitted in Selected Hospitals, Erode, Tamil Nadu – Pilot Study
Abstract: Background: Pneumonia is another most mutual nosocomial poison in critically ill patients in the United States and is related with high humanity and morbidity. 86% of nosocomial pneumonias are connected with motorized ventilation and are named ventilators associated pneumonia. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of nursing care bundle on prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) among mechanically ventilated patients. Design: Quasi experimental design where nonequivalent control group design was adopted …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Therapeutic positioning in CCU
Abstract: Repositioning is conceptualized as turning the patient from side to side when lying in bed or on a similar surface. Healthy individuals change positions, even during sleep, approximately every 12 min. A variety of sensory cues prompt a change in body position. These sensory cues prevent detrimental effects of prolonged periods of immobility. Individuals who have neurological impairments must rely on others to reposition them to prevent hazards of immobility. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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A Comparative Study on the Self-Concept Among Working and Nonworking Women Residing in Selected Areas of Dera Bassi, District Mohali Punjab
Abstract: The present study was conducted with the purpose to assess and compare the self-concept of working and nonworking women residing in selected areas of Dera Bassi, Distt. Mohali Punjab and also to find association of self-concept of working and nonworking women with selected demographic variables. The Conceptual model of present study was based on component of self-concept given by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association 2009. Self-structured 5 point Likert …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 36–70 Read article
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Development of Standard Operational Protocol on Nasogastric tube feeding
Abstract: Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) direct to perform the procedures methodically. The current study was carried out to develop SOP for nasogastric tube (NG) feeding. A preliminary draft of the protocol was developed by reviewing relevant literature. Current practices the nursing personnel regarding NG feeding were also observed. Focus group discussions were conducted to assess the problems faced by them and to seek their suggestions to overcome these problems while performing …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–12 Read article