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Perceived Knowledge regarding Braden Scale among Critical Care Nurses
Abstract: Background: Pressure ulcer is a common and traumatic health condition, especially in the elderly or physically impaired and most bedridden patients. More than 80% of a bedridden patient will always develop bedsores. The Braden scale is a widely used pressure ulcer risk assessment tool. The current study focuses on assessing the level of knowledge of critical care nurses on pressure ulcer prevention using the Braden scale. Methods: The researcher adopted …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 82–87 Read article
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Patient’s Satisfaction with Quality of Nursing Care among the Admitted COVID-19 Patient
Abstract: COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) also called Corona virus, was first seen in Wuhan City of China on 31stDecember 2019. Later, this led to a global outbreak and was declared as global pandemic. Patient inthe COVID-19 ward needs isolation. COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease; it gives psychologicaltrauma to the patients and their relatives. So, the nurses should focus on giving holistic care to thepatients in order to prevent or limit the complications …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 54–62 Read article
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COVID-19: Issues Faced by Nursing Professionals in Clinical Case Management
Abstract: COVID-19 is a viral disease caused by SARS Cov-2. It was initially discovered from Wuhan city of city, which later on engulfed whole of the world. It brought various challenges to fore. Healthcare system was badly and adversely affected. Medical, Nursing and Paramedical staff played a crucial role all over the world even battling various other challenges at the same time. Nursing professionals sacrificed their social life and abandoned families …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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The Initial Psychiatric Interview: A Nursing Perspective
Abstract: Psychiatric interview is central to the nursing process and it serves as a tool to conduct the psychiatric assessment. All nursing care provided to the client basically depends on the psychiatric assessment. Hence, nurses should be equipped with the skills which are essential in conducting a successful interview. The current article aims at presenting basic guideline to conduct initial interviews for nursing students.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Modified ECT for Psychiatric Patients Among Staff Nurses at Selected Mental Hospitals ASR
Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the staff nurses status in the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding modified electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). ECT basically involves the patient receiving an electrical shock while under anesthesia and is scientifically proven as a safe and effective form of treatment. It is specifically for use on patients who suffer from severe, treatment-resistant or unresponsive to medication, mood disorders. A descriptive research …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Human Rights Of Mentally Ill Among The Staff Nurses Working In Selected Hospital For Mental Health Of Gujarat State With A View To Develop An Information Booklet
Abstract: The study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Human Rights of Mentally ill among the Staff Nurses working in selected hospital for mental health of Gujarat state. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was implied in the study. Convenient sampling method was used to select 100 samples. A 40 question Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and 20 question Likert Attitude Scale was used to assess …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Assessment of Stress and Coping Strategies of Nursing Teachers due to Online Teaching During COVID-19
Abstract: A non-experimental descriptive study to assess the stress and coping strategies of online teaching during COVID-19 among nursing teachers of selected nursing college at Ernakulam District. The objectives were to assess the level of stress, coping strategies, stressors, association between stress and selected demographic variables, and the correlation between stresses and coping strategies. 20 nursing teachers were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data collection was done using a questionnaire. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 32–34 Read article
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Learning Style Preferences Among Nursing Students
Abstract: Preferences of learning methods must be adopt for favorable teaching activities so, as to make learning more productive to students. Howbeit Teaching is a perpetual approach which adopts various strategies to harbor the learners’ interest. Albeit teaching profession is provocated to stipulate evidence of the effectiveness of teaching and learning methods. Therefore an exploratory study was conducted to assess the learning style preferences among nursing students. Objectives: To assess the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Quality of Clinical Learning Environment and Supervision of Nursing Students
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the quality of clinical learning environment and supervision among BSc nursing students of a selected college, Ernakulam. From two batches, a total of 99 samples were selected by total enumeration sampling fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Using the clinical learning experience and supervision scale, data was collected and analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The major findings were 73 % students reported that the quality …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 57–62 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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Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention on Body Mechanics and its Importance Among Staff Nurses at Nekemte Referral Hospital, Wollega Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: Practicing body mechanic technique is a very important aspect to protect the nurses from occupational related musculoskeletal injuries while performing the strenuous activities such as lifting, moving and transferring the patient. Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding body mechanics and its importance among staff nurses at Nekemte Referral Hospital, Wollega, Oromia region, Ethiopia. Methodology: An institutional based one-group …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding DOTS among Nursing Students
Abstract: Introduction: In India, tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem. DOTS was the Directly Observed Treatment Short course strategy. All countries with a TB problem were to supply standardized short-course drug treatment to, at least, all lower respiratory tract smear-positive TB patients in DOTS strategy; the health worker or any community volunteer watches the patient swallow all his/her drugs. This improves the cure rate of TB. The healthcare provider …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 54–61 Read article
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Effectiveness of laughter therapy on test anxiety reduction among the first year B.Sc. Nursing students
Abstract: Background- “Anxiety is a silent & complex phenomenon in the field of laughter teaching”. Test anxiety as an aspect of anxiety happens when an individual experiences a feeling of apprehension & uneasiness before, during and after a certain exam. Aim andObjectives- To assess the effect of Laughter therapy on test anxiety among BSc Nursing first year students and to associate test anxiety score with demographic variables. Methodology-An experimental one group …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy in Reduction of Stress among Nursing Students
Abstract: The study was conducted in a selected nursing colleges at Wayanad, Kerala and the data was collected using Modified Student Nurses Stress Index and the collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. In this study 50 nursing students were selected by simple random sampling technique. A standardized tool containing 24 questions was used to assess the level of stress among nursing students. Some demographic characteristics such as age, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Paediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among Staff Nurses working in KLES
Abstract: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding paediatric cardio pulmonary resuscitation among staff nurses working in KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital Belagavi, Karnataka.” Objectives of study: 1. To evaluate the existing knowledge on Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among staff nurses. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme regarding Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Methods A Planned Teaching Programme was conducted using one …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 55–58 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Dysmenorrhea and Its Management among B.Sc. Nursing Students
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding dysmenorrhea and its management among B.Sc. Nursing students, with a view to improve the knowledge regarding management of dysmenorrhea. A total of 60 1 st and 2 nd year B.Sc. Nursing students were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Pre-experimental design, one group pre and post-test only design was adopted for this study, …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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A Study to evaluate the impact of nursing management strategies on physiological parameters in patients with hypertension at a selected hospital in erode.
Abstract: Background: Hypertension, commonly referred to as high or elevated blood pressure, is a condition characterized by consistently elevated pressure within the blood vessels. Blood flows from the heart through these vessels to all areas of the body. Objectives: To assess the level of physiological parameters among patients with hypertension before and after nursing management strategies. Design: Pre experimental–one group pre and post-test design Setting; Study was conducted at Nalan Hospital …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Nurse Manager Role in Managing Pacemaker
Abstract: Heart block is an abnormal heart rhythm (manifested by fatigue, tiredness, vertigo and syncope) where the heart beats too slowly (bradycardia). A pacemaker is a small electrical device which can be placed in the chest or abdomen to help or control abnormal heart rhythms. This device uses low-energy electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. It can be permanent or temporary. Educating cardiac patients or …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Assess the Level of Knowledge Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among Nursing students.
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation among nursing students by using a structured questionnaire. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge using structured questionnaire and to determine the association between knowledge regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation and selected sample characteristics. The sample size consists of 60 subjects from a selected college of nursing at Alappuzha. The tool was structured …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Barrier Techniques in Nursing
Abstract: Barrier nursing is a nursing technique by which a patient with an infectious disease is prevented from infecting other people is called barrier nursing. Nosocomial infections is present worldwide and affect both developed and countries. Hospital acquired infection in health care settings are common this is one of the major causes of death and also morbidity rate increasing among hospitalized patients. These infections are a significant burden both for the …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–15 Read article