International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2018)
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Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Regarding Substance Abuse, Studying in Selected Senior Secondary School of Patiala (Punjab)
Abstract: Substance abuse is a problem that has raised concern all over the world. Addiction is a family disease, one person may use, but the whole family suffers. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of adolescents regarding substance abuse and to aware them about this problem. Data were collected from 100 adolescents with self-structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale and found that adolescents have poor …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Pilot Study to Assess the Behavioural Problems Among Adolescents Studying in Selected Schools at Kottayam District, Kerala
Abstract: Adolescents are highly vulnerable to behavioural problems. This study meant to discover the occurrence of interactive problems among adolescents. It was also expected to discover relations between behavioural problems with nominated demographic variables. Objective: (1) To assess the prevalence of behavioural problems among adolescent, (2) To associate the prevalence of behavioural problems among adolescents with selected demographic variables. Design: Nonexperimental descriptive design. Setting: High schools and higher secondary schools of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 102–108 Read article
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A Pilot Study to Compare the Effect of Foot Reflexology Versus Hot Foot Bath on Premenstrual Syndrome Among Adolescent Girls at Selected Educational Institutions in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala
Abstract: Adolescence is viewed as a transitional period between childhood and adulthood, whose cultural purpose is the preparation of children for adult roles. If adolescents seem to be sheltered from their aristocrats, unconcerned in school or social actions, or doing sick at school, work, or sports they require to be assessed. Objective: (1) Determine the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls. (2) Compare the effect of foot reflexology vs. hot …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 109–118 Read article
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An Overview of Diabetes Mellitus; Types, Complications, and Management
Abstract: There are a good number of diseases that are present in our society that consume out health. These diseases may be communicable and non-communicable. Among later lifestyle diseases are growing at an alarming rate. Among these lifestyle related diseases are diabetes mellitus. This disease is primarily said to be characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in secretion of insulin, insulin action or both. Earlier it was considered by people to …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 119–124 Read article
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Workforce Challenges in Nursing
Abstract: Nursing fixes human society with a bond of maintenance and fondness. Nursing is a profession to care, which proposals an oasis of emotional stories and pool of trials. Despite of urbanization and globalization in India, the healthcare system in the country continues to face formidable changes. Nurses play an essential character in the healthcare industry, providing care to the patients and carrying out leadership roles in hospitals, health systems and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 125–128 Read article
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Prevent Domestic Accidents: Algorithm for Nursing Intervention
Abstract: This study aimed to design and validate, by a panel of experts, an algorithm to support the clinical practice of the nurse, that promotes incident prevention in community-dwelling elders. We carried out two studies: an integrative review of literature, for the design of the algorithm, which was validated by a panel of 8 experts, using the nominal technique. Ethical procedures have been taken into account. The analysis and synthesis of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Attitude of Nursing Students towards Nursing Profession and Nursing Education
Abstract: Nursing is a concept that brings to mind a multiple ideas and images. These images include white uniforms, nursing caps, needles and bedpans, for others they include kindness, skills, compassion and intelligence [1]. In this era when nursing is no longer isolated in hospital or community settings, it is crucially important that the nursing professionals and other who would work with nurses have a clear meaning of the nursing profession …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Team Based Learning – A Teaching - Learning Strategy
Abstract: Every teaching – learning strategy aimed to achieve permanent learning among the students. These strategies are selected according to the learning outcomes to be fulfilled. Team based learning is a method emerged since 1970, and widely applied in health care education. This method merits overweigh others as it allows the students to make active learning both individually and with teams. This current paper discusses the concept of TBL in detailed …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Impact of Curriculum Innovation on Competitive Examination Among Nurses Working in Selected Hospital, at Chennai
Abstract: The main aim study to assess the knowledge on impact of curriculum innovation on competitive examination among nurses. And also assessing the compatibility of a new academic nursing curriculum with the new trends in the health care system and educational philosophy, and the extent to which the new programme represented an innovation in the nursing education. 0The study design chosen for the study is descriptive method. The sample size was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 36–38 Read article
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Knowledge on Prevention of Conduct Problems Among School Teachers
Abstract: Descriptive research design with cross-sectional survey approach was carried on 60 school teachers, Salem to assess their knowledge on prevention of conduct problems. Closed ended questionnaire was prepared and validity of the tool was tested. Data were planned and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics which was depicted in the form of tables and graphs. Findings reveal that overall level of knowledge on preventing conduct problems. In general, 78.3% …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 39–41 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards and Prevention of Selected Substance Abuse among Pu College Students of Urban Pu Colleges at Bangalore
Abstract: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The word “adolescence” is derived from the Latin adolescere (to grow up). Adolescence is therefore literally the period of growing up and becoming an adult. In western society the term is now mainly used to describe the period from about 12 to about 18 or 19 years, or the period of development from childhood to young adulthood. Drug is a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–86 Read article
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Assess the knowledge on Career opportunities among final year nursing students
Abstract: As the face of health care changes, so do the roles and opportunities for today’s nurse leaders. With that evolution, new roles emerge and provide fertile ground for nurses to apply their skills in different ways. A descriptive study was done to assess the knowledge regarding career opportunities among final year nursing students studying at The Salvation Army Catherine Booth College of Nursing. 50 students studying in final year were …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 87–91 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Self-Management Practices of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients visiting Medicine OPD, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Diabetes Mellitus is a silent disease and is now recognized as one of the fastest growing threats to public health in almost all countries of the world. It is also called the “disease of Prosperity OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding Type 2 DM in Type 2 DM patients. 2. To find out the self management practices of the Type 2 DM patients. METHODS AND MATERIALS: …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Emotional and Behavioral Problems Among Children (12–15 Years) of Employed and Unemployed Mothers
Abstract: A comparative study was conducted to assess the emotional and behavioral problems among children (12–15 years) of employed and unemployed mothers, studying in selected schools at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The main aim of the study was to find out the difference between the emotional and behavioral problems among children (12 to 15 years) of employed and unemployed mothers. Children who are studying in the C.S.I Higher Secondary School, Melur, Madurai …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 92–95 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Instructional Module on Knowledge and Attitude of Staff Nurses Regarding Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Abstract: Introduction: A study to assess the effectiveness of structured instructional module on knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative. This study was under taken with objectives to: develop a SIM regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative, to assess and evaluate the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative and to find the relationship between posttest knowledge and attitude of staff nurses on Baby …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 96–101 Read article