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235 articles for “classification”
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Impact of Diabetic Risk Reduction Package on Life Style and Biophysiological Measures
Abstract: Background: Prediabetes is defined as impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance with fasting blood glucose 100–125 mg/dl. Prediabetes is considered as a distinct entity under the classification of ICD-10 with diagnostic code R73-09. It is a reversible condition projecting the last window opportunity against impeding diabetes. Diabetes can be considerably overcome through simple and safe measures to promote health and prevent development of diabetes from prediabetes. Aim: The study …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Stem Cells and their Applications
Abstract: Stem cells have a unique ability to develop into specialized cell types in a body that can be used to replace cells and tissues. They are classified according to their sources and potency. Stem cell therapies play an important role in cell transplantation biology. There are 3 basic types of transplants. These are called autologous, allogeneic, and syngeneic. Stem cells treatment is used in treating burned wounds, skin replacement, brain …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Anemia Review: Guide to Basic and Role of Healthcare Provider
Abstract: Anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Over 2 billion people are affected. It can affect people of all age groups. Understanding anemia’s varied types and complex etiology is crucial for developing effective interventions. In this article, we outline definitions and classifications of anemia along with causes and treatment. The initial treatment of anemia is available in the form of oral preparations as sustained or extended-release in various dosage …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching programme on Knowledge Regarding Hazards of Radiation Exposure and its Preventive measures among Staff Nurses
Abstract: Radiation is the energy that propagates through matter or space. Radiations are usually classified in to Non-ionizing and ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is the main concern for health effects since it can change chemical properties in human body. When radiation pears a body that can deposit energy that can directly damage the DNA in tissue that would eventually cause damage to critical chemical bond in body. So it is necessary …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Compliance to Therapeutic Regimen Among Patients with Epilepsy
Abstract: Introduction: The public health of India is increasingly burdened by chronic diseases. Epilepsy is one among them which change its faces with changing demographics. It is a chronic condition requiring careful long-term management. The treatment is complex involving classification, diagnosis, selection & monitoring of the appropriate antiepileptic agent, and evaluation of the chosen drug's side effects & drug interactions. Hence patient compliance and identification of the factors affecting patient compliance …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Offloading Strategies on Wound Healing Among Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Abstract: Diabetes can develop foot ulcer and foot pain, but good foot care can help to prevent complication, apart from that we used offloading strategies for patients with diabetic foot ulcers prevent complication. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of offloading strategies on wound healing among patients with diabetic foot ulcer. Design: Quasi experimental where Non-equivalent post-test only control group design. Setting: Sri Manickam Hospital and Sugam Hospital, Rasipuram. Thirty diabetic foot …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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Compare the Effectiveness of Topical Insulin vs Honey Dressing on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Patients with Diabetic Mellitus
Abstract: Foot ulcer and foot pain is the complication of diabetic mellitus. Diabetes can develop foot ulcer and foot pain, but proper foot care management can prevent diabetic complication, apart from that investigator used topical insulin vs. honey dressing on diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetic mellitus. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of topical insulin Vs. honey dressing on diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus residing in urban …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge on Cerebral Palsy Among the Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy at Agastheyar Muni Child Care Centre, Vellamadam, Kanyakumari District
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge on cerebral palsy among the mothers of cerebral palsied children at Agastheyar Muni Child Care Centre, Vellamadam, Kanyakumari District. The aim of the study is: (1) To assess the knowledge of mothers regarding cerebral palsy. (2) To associate the knowledge of mothers on cerebral palsy with the selected demographic variable. Research approach: Quantitative research approach was used. Research design: Descriptive research …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Factitious disorder
Abstract: Factitious disorder is a condition in which an individual approaches to healthcare professionals seeking investigation and treatment for signs and symptoms that they have consciously fabricated. Factitious disorder is a mental disorder in which an individual intentionally produces or inflates the physical or mental illness to attain sympathy, attention from others; the individual is prepared to endure painful or risky tests and create self as ill or injured. It can …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 85–91 Read article
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Article Writing and Plagiarism in Nursing Field - An Idea of Someone Else!
Abstract: Nursing expert publishes various research or review articles in different journals so as to let other nurses get a view of what all is happening in different nursing fields. Many people would like to learn good things from others. However, sometimes, other’s knowledge, ideas, thoughts, images, etc. are taken without their acknowledgement, which is known as plagiarism. Plagiarism is otherwise also called as theft or steal. The important purpose of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Grapevine: An Informal Communication
Abstract: Within an organization there are two types of internal communication occurs, one is formal and other one is informal. Formal correspondence is a sort of verbal or report introduction mean to pass on data and which fits in with built up proficient tenets, guidelines and procedures whereas informal correspondence does not have definite channel of communication and information run through many individuals which covers a long distance and making its …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 72–77 Read article
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Closing Gaps in Asthma Care: Role of Nurse in Addressing Challenges, Barriers and Opportunities in Universal health coverage
Abstract: Background: Chronic respiratory illness is increasing and are a health burden in India, there are nearly 37 million asthmatics around the world. India contributes to 11.1 per cent of the global asthma burden and accounts for over 42 per cent of related deaths making it the asthma capital of the world. According to The Global asthma report (2018), the barriers to implementing successful treatment methods for Asthma in India is …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Evaluation of a Structured Teaching Program Impact on Pediatric Staff Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Application of New Ballard’s Score
Abstract: The Ballard score is a calculator to assess the gestational maturity of your newborn in the first 24 hours. A unified system has been developed that enables physicians and other health care professionals to rapidly and accurately classify all newborns and identify high-risk neonates. Our study aimed to evaluate the impact of a structured teaching program on the knowledge of pediatric staff nurses in a selected multispecialty hospital in Wayanad …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Obstetric Triage Scales
Abstract: Triage is the process of prioritizing patients to provide necessary treatments in the shortest possible time. Obstetric triage is to evaluate mother and fetus for determining the care. Triaging in obstetrics is more specialized than general and trauma triage, because this involves assessing labor condition of the mother, fetal well-being, and preparing investigations and interventions for obstetric problems. Several obstetric triage acuity tools have been developed to classify patients. Obstetric …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 84–91 Read article
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Apert Syndrome: A Critical Overview
Abstract: Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by craniosynostosis, midfacial malformation and symmetrical syndactyly. Incidence rate in India is one in 70,000 live births. The Apert syndrome significantly increases with paternal age. Apert syndrome is caused by a mutation of FGFR2 (fibroblast growth factor receptor 2). Clinical features of Apert syndrome are tall skull and high prominent forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw, eyes look prominent and bulge out and there …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–29 Read article