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Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge of Digitalis Therapy Among the Nurses Working in Coronary Care Unit of Selected Tertiary Care Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Abstract: A pre-experimental, evaluative research approach was used with one group pre-test post-test design was undertaken in KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi. The aim of the study to assess the knowledge on digitals therapy among coronary care nurses before and after introduction of self-instructional module and to find association between the pre-test posttest knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. The sample composed of 70 nurses working …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization at Selected Hospital, Coimbatore
Abstract: The study to assess the effect of Music therapy on anxiety among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization at selected hospital, Coimbatore was carried out using a preexperimental, non-equivalent posttest only control group design. By using purposive sampling technique 60 samples were selected, and 30 were assigned to the experimental group and control group respectively. A non-lyrical, veena based instrumental music composed in the raga Hamsadvani and Dwijavanti was administered to the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of PowerPoint Presentation on Knowledge Regarding Electrocardiogram (ECG) Among Second Year B.Sc. Nursing Students at Selected Nursing Colleges of Udupi, Karnataka
Abstract: ECG is used to measure the rate and regularity of heartbeats, likewise the size and position of the chambers, the presence of any damage to the heart, and the effects of drugs or devices used to regulate the heart, such as pacemaker. An ECG is the best technique to measure and diagnose abnormal rhythms of the heart, particularly abnormal rhythms caused by damage to the conductive tissue that carries electrical …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching on Knowledge and Self-Care Skills of Patients Subjected to Valvular Replacement Surgery
Abstract: Valvular heart disease (VHD) remains common in industrialized countries. Two most common types of valvular disease are aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. The prevalence of valvular disease increases sharply with age, owing to the predominance of degenerative etiologies. The burden of heart valvular disease in the elderly has an important impact on patient management, given the high frequency of morbidity and the increased risk associated with intervention in this age …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Complimentary Therapies Among Diabetes Patients
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is one of the highest prevalent and fastest growing diseases in the world. Complementary therapy is economical and simple therapeutic modality may be considered as a beneficial adjuvant for diabetes mellitus. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding complementary therapies among diabetic patients. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test research design is adopted with 30 diabetic patients. Self-administered questionnaire tool …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Quality of Life Among Post Stroke Patients at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) Coimbatore
Abstract: Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of adult death in the industrialized world. Despite the enormous personal and societal impact of stroke, the best method for ensuring stroke outcome is not clear. Assessing health related quality of life is difficult in stroke, in which patients have heterogeneous stroke symptoms and deficits and commonly suffer from psychological and social squeal of stroke. Need for …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 34–40 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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Management of Intravenous Infusion Therapy by Nurses
Abstract: At birth, the total body weight constitutes 75% of water. It starts decline to 60% from the age of two years onwards. The total body water is compartmentalized into intracellular and extracellular fluids at birth and 20% at the age of 7 years. The distribution of the body fluid is defined by the composition of electrolytes and protein in different compartments. The concentration of electrolyte is expressed in MEq/L. The …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Nonpharmacological Methods for Reducing the Hypertension Among General Population of Kathe-Majrain, Naraingarh District, Ambala, Haryana, during the Year 2019–2020
Abstract: The present study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding non-pharmacological methods to reduce hypertension among general population. In the study, a descriptive survey was used. The sampling technique adopted was non-probability convenient sampling and the sample for the study consisted of 30 from general population. The tools used were performa for selected personal variable and a self-structured knowledge questionnaire for assessing the knowledge of general population. The development of tools …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Risk Assessment of Diabetes Mellitus: Finnish Diabetes Association Scale
Abstract: Objective: To identify the risk of development diabetes among patients and relatives and find out the association of risk of developing diabetes mellitus (DM) with selected demographic variables. Methods: Non-experimental approach, descriptive design was used to measure the risk of development diabetes with 63 samples. Convenient sampling technique was used and the data were collected by Finnish Diabetes Association (FDA) Scale. Result: 49.2 % of subjects had slightly elevated chance …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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A studyto assess the knowledge regarding management of diabetics among Diabetic patients of selected villages under Varuna, PHC. Mysuru District
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is commonest disease worldwide. Globally, the incident of diabetes is rising in the form of geometric progression. The global prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age rose from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014. Between 2000 and 2016, there was a 5% increase in premature mortality from diabetes. Diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided. Objectives: The objectives of the study are to …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Effect of acupressure on intradialytic hypertension among patients undergoing hemodialysis
Abstract: : A quasi experimental study was done to assess the effectiveness of acupressure on intradialytic hypertension among patients undergoing hemodialysis in Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam, Kollam. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test scores of IDH in experimental group(Group I) and control group (Group II), to determine the post-test scores of IDH among Group I after acupressure and in Group II, to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Risk Factor Analysis of Restless Legs Syndrome in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Abstract: Background: Diabetes is a global epidemic in India. The highest prevalence is estimated of 79.4 million by 2030. Diabetes Mellitus has been associated with secondary form of RLS. Aim: This study is to assess the possible risk factor for RLS development in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Methods: This retrospective study focused on 120 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients who were selected by using convenient sampling technique. The tool consisted …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Effectiveness of Back Massage on the Level of Anxiety Among Patients Posted for Cardiac Catheterization in Cardiology Ward, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
Abstract: Title: Effectiveness of back massage on the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization in cardiology ward at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety. To evaluate the effectiveness of back massage on level of anxiety in experimental group. To associate the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization with their selected sociodemographic and clinical variables. Hypotheses: H1—There is a significant difference …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–30 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge and practice regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults
Abstract: ABSTRACT: A pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults in selected rural area at district Hisar (Haryana) was conducted with the objectives to assess the pre-test knowledge score and practices score regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults and to evaluate the structured teaching programme regarding life …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Punjab Policemen Regarding Varicose Veins, Its Selected Contributing Factors and Its Prevention at Selected Districts of Punjab with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: Varicose vein are the malfunctioning disease of human body. Varicose veins are swollen, enlarged and twisted veins that frequently occur in legs, ankles and feet. The incompetent valves, obesity, prolonged sitting, history of cardiovascular disease and hereditary contribute for the development of varicose veins. Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of Punjab policeman regarding varicose veins and its prevention in selected districts of Punjab. Methodology: A …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Evaluate the Impact of a Structured Training Programme on Patients' Understanding of Modifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and Its Prevention in Selected Hospitals in Moga, Punjab
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study was carried out in Moga, Punjab, to assess the effects of a structured teaching program on patients' comprehension of preventable risk factors for cardiovascular disease in selected hospitals. The study's goals were to compare pre-test and post-test knowledge of modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and its prevention among patients, to evaluate patients' knowledge of these topics before and after the tests, and to determine the relationship …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions on Depression Among Geriatric Clients
Abstract: Mental disorders in elderly persons vary widely, but a conservatively estimated 25% have significant psychiatric symptoms. In mental disorders Depression is the major important disorder affecting majority of people. Geriatric psychiatry is concerned with preventing, Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders in older adults. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on depression among geriatric clients. The research hypothesis formulated was there is a significant association between psychosocial …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Risk for Fall Among Senior Citizens
Abstract: The present study assessed the risk for fall among senior citizens’ in Thrikkakara Municipality. The objectives of the study were to assess the risk for fall among senior citizens and find association between risk for fall among senior citizens’ and selected demographic variables. A total of 120 senior citizens were selected from two wards of Thrikkakara municipality using convenience sampling technique. Risk for fall among senior citizens’ was assessed by …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Hot Water Fomentation With Epsom Salt And Plain Hot Water Fomentation Among Elderly Clients With Knee Joint Pain At Selected Old Age Homes Of Amritsar
Abstract: Introduction: Knee joint pain is a major problem which affects the knee joint. Knee joint pain occurs due to many reasons like knee fracture, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, etc. It starts from any bone of the knee, i.e. femur, tibia, and fibula, kneecap (patella), ligaments and cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. Most of geriatric people get affected by chronic knee joint pain, and knee joint pain interrupts daily activity …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 43–74 Read article