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A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Among Students of Selected Nursing College of the District Malerkotla, Punjab
Abstract: Introduction: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving emergency procedure used when an individual’s breathing or heartbeat stops. It involves a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths aimed at sustaining blood flow to the brain and other vital organs until professional medical help is available. Methodology: The study followed a quasi-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest approach. It was conducted at Ayaan College of Nursing, located in Malerkotla District, Punjab. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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A study to evaluate nurse led intervention on knowledge and practice regarding rehabilitation programme for post operative cabg patient in ctvs department at pt. B.d. sharma, pgims rohtak.
Abstract: Background: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is a commonly performed surgery for treating cardiovascular disease and is recognized as a life-saving intervention. However, the initial recovery phase presents several challenges for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. This recovery period is often seen as a particularly stressful and critical time, with patients facing a range of both physical and emotional difficulties. Objectives: The main objective of the study to to evaluate …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–37 Read article
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A study to assess the perception, practices and the factors influencing hand hygiene among 2nd and 3rd year B.sc nursing students posted in the Medical Surgical Unit at a tertiary care hospital, Bangalore.
Abstract: There are millions of workers in the healthcare industry. Though the health care includes doctors, laboratory technicians and physiotherapist, nurses are the major workforce in a healthcare industry. The number of patients admitted to the hospital is also increasing every year due to the rise in communicable and non-communicable diseases. The inadequate knowledge and practice of hand hygiene by the health care workers can leads to many healthcare associated infections …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Water Birth among Staff Nurses in a Selected Hospital at Madurai
Abstract: Water birth is the process of delivering baby under the water in a tub of warm water. Water birth eases pain during labor and lessens the use of analgesics. It provides a comfortable environment which allows the active participation of mother during labor. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude concerning water birth among staff nurses and explored the correlation between the level of knowledge and attitude …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Effectiveness of Selected Nursing Interventions on Physical and Functional Abilities among Stroke Patients
Abstract: Background: In health care setting, Stroke is the second leading cause of preventable death and fourth leading cause of disability. Rehabilitation is concerned with improvement in physical and functional abilities of patients after stroke. Aim: The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of selected nursing interventions on the physical and functional abilities among stroke patients admitted in Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital. Materials and Methods: Pre-experimental one …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding National Early Warning Score among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospital, Neyyoor, Kanyakumari District
Abstract: Aim: The study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding National early warning score among staff nurses in selected hospital, Neyyoor, Kanyakumari District. Materials and Methods: The type of study design chosen was descriptive. The study was conducted among staff nurses in CSI Mission Hospital, Neyyoor. By using a practical sampling technique, 30 samples were chosen. Investigator developed a structured knowledge questionnaire comprising of 30 multiple choice questions for data collection. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Awareness on vaccination: consideration for nurse
Abstract: To primary prevention for infectious disease is very important in clinical practice. Vaccination is the basic primary prevention regarding infectious disease. Immunization is usually the basic role of the nurse in clinical practice. There are many considerations regarding vaccination for the immunological nursing. Those issues are discussed in this short article.
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–17 Read article
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Nursing Practice in Cartridge-based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
Abstract: Nurse plays an important role in maintaining health and quality life of people, and also contributes to achieve sustainable development goals. It is also increasingly recognized as the quality & and safety-related performance in health care area. Registered nurses have always been crucial members of the diagnostic team, , Specific specifically test for diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) which is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in India with high …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED NURSING CARE AMONG PATIENTS WITH CEREBRO VASCULAR ACCIDENT(CVA)
Abstract: A case study was conducted on the patients with cerebro vascular accident at VMKVMC Hospital Salem, with the objective of assessing the effectiveness of planned nursing interventions for the patients with cerebro vascular accident from 06-06-2016 to 17-06 -2016. All the six patients had inability to move upper and lower extremities, muscle weakness, pain, aphasia, unable to carry out normal activity. Demographic data analysis revealed that the highest percentage (33% …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 Read article
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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON HARMONIC SCALPEL AMONG NURSES WORKING IN OPERATION THEATRE.
Abstract: The aim of the study is toassess the level of knowledge on harmonic scalpel among nurses. Descriptive Research design was chosen.The size of the samplewas 30andconvenence sampling technique used . The study result shows that 20 (67%) Nurses had moderately adequate knowledge and 10 (33%) of them had adequate knowledge on harmonic scalpel. None of their demographic variables had significant association with level of Knowledge on harmonic scalpel. None of …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Control of Non-Surgical Wound Related Infection in Surgical Ward: An Important Issue in Surgical Nursing
Abstract: Infection is not an uncommon problem in the clinical practice. If it affects the hospitalized patient, the serious unwanted consequences can be expected. Control of infection control is the basic consideration in clinical nursing. In surgical ward, the great consideration is usually given to the good wound care and control of wound infection. Nevertheless, the nosocomial infection might exist in several other forms in surgical ward and this must be …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–8 Read article
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis among Third-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of thyroid diseases in children, adolescents and adults, and it is also the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism with or without goitre. HT is characterized clinically as a commonly occurring, painless, diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland occurring predominantly in middle-aged women. There is an infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells between the follicles followed by their atrophy. …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Effectiveness of Training Programme on Knowledge Level Regarding Basic Life Support among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: Basic Life Support (BLS) includes recognition of signs of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, foreign body airway obstruction, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, etc. The goal of BLS is to maintain viability of the central nervous system, heart, and other vital organs until definitive return of spontaneous circulation can be achieved. Method: Quasi experimental study pre-test post-test design without control group was used to assess the effectiveness of training programme on knowledge …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Level of Job Satisfaction and General Well-Being of Nurses in Relation to Their Personality Characteristics
Abstract: The hospital environment is a never ending challenge for its medical staff. Nursing care involves number of activities. It requires a stable mind set for them in order to meet the challenges effectively and diligently. Personality characteristics had a significant impact on the level of job satisfaction and general well-being of nurses working in the hospitals.
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Point-of-Care Testing and Quality Control: Roles of Nurse
Abstract: Point-of-care testing (POCT) is a new concept in laboratory medicine. The use of portable diagnostic tool for diagnosis at site of care of the patient is the basic concept of POCT. It is no doubt that the nurse has to take role in using POCT. The quality control process of POCT use is an interesting issue and should be mentioned. In this short article, the author summarizes and presents interesting …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–27 Read article
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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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Knowledge and Practice Regarding Infection Control and Standard Precaution Among Nurses in Critical Care Unit
Abstract: Quantitative non-experimental descriptive exploratory research design is used for this study. Thirty samples from Almas Hospital, Kottakkal Kerala, India, were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Socio-demographic data were assessed using structured questionnaire and observational check list. Data were analyzed and interpreted by descriptive and inferential statistics. Data collection tools were structured questionnaire and observational checklist. Results and Conclusion: The analysis revealed that a majority of the staff nurses have …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Level of Patient Satisfaction on Nursing Care Among Patients Admitted in Psychiatric Ward at Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai
Abstract: Patient satisfaction is an important of the health care industry in this competitive modern era. The aim of the study to assess the level of satisfaction on nursing care among patients with mental illness. A descriptive study design was chosen. The size of the sample was 30. A nonprobability convenience sampling technique used. The result of the study reveals one (3.3%) were unsatisfied, 24 (80%) were moderately satisfied and five …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 77–79 Read article
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A Pre- Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Partograph in Terms of Knowledge Among the GNM Intern Students at Selected Colleges of Nursing, Jalandhar, Punjab
Abstract: The present study was conducted toassess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on partograph in terms of knowledge among The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) intern students at the selected colleges of nursing at Jalandhar, Punjab. The objective of the study is to assess the pre-test knowledge regarding partograph among GNM intern students, to assess the post-test knowledge regarding partograph among GNM intern students, to compare the pre-test and post-test …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–74 Read article
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Ethical Dilemmas for Nurses in the Times of COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 has taken us all by surprise. We are in lockdown. This time is very crucial for health care workers especially nurses. They are taking care of all the patients but the question is whether they obligated to take care. One can agree that they are obligated to take care, the nurses take the Nightingale’s pledge, but they are humans too. They have emotions like all normal human beings and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 54–56 Read article