International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 9, Issue 1 (2023)
Published
Table of contents
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Effect of Early Mobility Protocol on Physical Function, Muscles Strength, and Delirium among Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Abstract: Background: Early MobilitypProtocol integrates evidence-based practice to improve physical function and muscle strength, decrease rates of delirium, and reduce intensive care unit and hospital stays. Aim: To examine the effectiveness of Early Mobility Protocol on physical function, muscle strength, and delirium among mechanically ventilated patients. Setting: Intensive care units at the Menoufia University Hospital, Shebin ElKoum, Menofia, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of 60 mechanically ventilated patients. Design: A quasi-experimental …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Quality of Life Among Hemodialysis Patients at a Selected Hospital in Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Abstract: Background: In order to evaluate the Quality of Life of patients receiving hemodialysis at the Thumbay University Hospital (TUH), Ajman, UAE, a cross-sectional study was conducted. Objectives: The study's objectives were to evaluate patients receiving hemodialysis for quality of life and link those patients' quality of life to demographic factors. Materials & Methods: Purposive sampling technique was used to select samples. The quality of life of 45 patients undergoing hemodialysis …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nursing Staff Working in Critical Care Areas Regarding Infection Control Bundles in the Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, 2022
Abstract: Care bundles contain a number of evidence-based interventions that, when used in concert, have been shown to yield better results and have a higher impact than the standalone application of individual interventions. The goals of the present study were to evaluate nursing staff members' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about infection control bundles in critical care settings and to determine how these factors relate to sociodemographic factors. A descriptive study was …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Staff Nurses Regarding Nursing Care of Unconscious Patients in Hospitals of Kangra District (Himachal Pradesh): A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Caring the unconscious patient is an arduous experience. An unconscious person doesn’t have any command over themselves and their surroundings and accordingly they may be mostly depending on the nurse; however, it is necessary that each nurse should acquire knowledge and also know how to provide complete nursing care. The present study was initiated to assess the knowledge and attitude of nurses about nursing care of unconscious clients and to …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Effectiveness of Comprehensive Intervention on Sepsis-Related Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Upon the Knowledge and Practice Among Nurses
Abstract: Background: Sepsis is the body's overpowering and potentially fatal response to infection, which can result in tissue damage, organ failure, and death. To put it another way, it is the body's overactive and toxic response to infection. The immune system typically works to fight pathogens to prevent infection (bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites). As an infection arises, the immune system will attempt to combat it with the aid of medication …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 34–43 Read article