International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2020)
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Self-medication Practices among Nursing and Paramedical Sciences Students: A Case Study of SINPMS, Badal, Punjab
Abstract: Self-medication refers to the use of drugs for self-treatment. It is turning as a worldwide phenomenon and mostly in developing countries. The study aims to know the status of the practice of self-medication among nursing and paramedical sciences students of State Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Badal, Punjab, India. The sample size was 300 students and the respondents were selected using the purposive sampling technique. The results of the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Substance Use Disorder among Adolescents Studying in Senior Secondary Schools of Jalandhar, Punjab, 2019
Abstract: Substance use patterns are the cause of serious public health problems. It has been noticed in keen that from the past 8 to 10 years, the use of drugs has highly increased. Also, it has been reported that Punjab is ranked on the top most for drug marketing amongst all the states of India. The people start consuming drugs due to peer pressure, depression, crisis, craze to taste the drugs …
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Hepatitis B in Nurses Working in Different Hospitals of Quetta City, Pakistan
Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to assess the nurse's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hepatitis B infection in tertiary care public hospital in Quetta, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted from February to October 2016 in the different (both public and private) hospitals of Quetta city, Balochistan, Pakistan. A total of 565 nurses were registered and working in different hospitals, but only 412 were tracked and present …
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Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Post Operative Pain and Anxiety Among patients Who Have Undergone Abdominal Surgery
Abstract: Persons undergoing surgery frequently experience intense level of pain and anxiety that may reduce their self-efficacy and thus affect their recovery. Because of side effects from opioids, it is important to use non-pharmacological methods in addition to analgesics to decrease the discomfort and anxiety. A quasi experimental study was done to assess the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on post-operative pain and anxiety after initial ambulation among patients who have …
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Effectiveness of Therapeutic Communication Training Programme for Nurses on Patient Satisfaction among Chronically Ill Patients
Abstract: Introduction: Communication is a sophisticated subject which consists of written texts and non-verbal cues. Therapeutic communication is an effective and important tool for provision of quality of care to the patients. This can be fundamental in the recovery or death process of a patient. The quality of therapeutic communication is thought to predict patient’s general satisfaction. Patient satisfaction is an important component of health care industry in this competitive modern …
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Effect of Structure Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Varicose Vein among Security Guards at Selected Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Varicose vein most commonly occurs in superficial vein of the legs. It is caused in persons who undergo prolonged standing. Prevention is the key factor for varicose veins. The nurse needs to educate the security guards regarding this condition in order to prevent it. The aim of the study was to identify the effect of structure teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of varicose vein among security guards. Quasi-experimental one …
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A Study to Assess Bowel Pattern, its Associated Factors and Impact on Clinical Outcomes among Critically ill Patients Admitted in ICUs of a Tertiary Care Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: Background: Defecation and gastrointestinal motility functions are important in critically ill patients as they affect the quality of life. However, scant attention has been given to abnormal bowel pattern in critically ill patients. Aim: The objective of the present study was to assess bowel pattern, its associated factors, and impact on clinical outcomes among critically ill patients. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 50 critically ill patients who …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–17 Read article