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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Growth Pattern of Adolescent Students of Selected School of Indore in the Year 2016–2017
Abstract: Adolescence is a stage which marks the developmental transition from childhood to adulthood, during this time many important social, economic, biological, and demographic events set the stage for adult life. The nature and quality of young people’s future lives, as well as a country’s future social and economic development, depend largely on how well adolescents navigate this transition. The present study is an effort to assess the growth and development …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Current Trends in Nursing Informatics and Nurses Perspective
Abstract: Nursing informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. As a nursing informaticist, one works with patient data on computer systems. Technologies evolved as a need to improve health care systems are known as computerized provider order entry (CPOE), electronic medical records (EMR), HIMSS, etc. Using nursing informatics, devices …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Nurses Turnover, Retention and Quality of Care Not Going Away, but Solutions Exist
Abstract: Nursing is a challenging profession mentally, emotionally and physically. Nurses work in a fast-paced environment, providing patient care, assuring family members and keeping up with the newest techniques and procedures. Because of the stress involved in nursing, many healthcare organizations have a high rate of nurse turnover. Nurse turnover is a global concern that is both costly for healthcare organizations, and in the context of the work environment, affects quality …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 50–53 Read article
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Quality of Life Model: Categories of 3b’s
Abstract: Quality of life (QOL) is one of the important aspects to live our life with happiness without any kind of physical and mental illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes quality of life as how individuals view their position in life in the setting of cultural value-systems in which they live in relation to their goals, hopes, expectations, standards and concerns. QOL is the subjective perception and evaluation of people’s …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–28 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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Impact of Education on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Anemia Among Adolescent Girls Between the Age Group of 13–17 years Studying in Secondary School, Farasan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Abstract: Anemia is one of the most frequent dietary deficiencies. It affects people of all ages in most Saudi Arabian states. Anemia in adolescents is a severe public health problem in Saudi Arabia, the prevalence rate is 42%. A lack of nutritional understanding is one of the most common causes of dietary disorders and, as a result, poor practice, which can have a variety of implications. The goal of this study …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Social Media Use in Nursing Education
Abstract: Worldwide, social media are useful tools for exchanging ideas, opinions, experience, information, knowledge, videos, images, and sounds using messages. Healthcare professionals have been impacted by the exponential growth of social media in both their professional and personal lives. The top social media sites in April 2021 were Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Twitter, and others. All fields of knowledge are becoming increasingly reliant on social media for teaching …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 48–53 Read article
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IMPACT OF CHRONIC CHILDHOOD ILLNESS ON FAMILY
Abstract: Being ill is a part of childhood and caring of the sick child is a part of parenting. Everyday millions of sick children seek health care from hospital. Chronic illness is those which affect the growth and development of the young child. This study aims to find out the impact of chronic childhood illness on family mainly over parents and healthy siblings. Qualitative research approach with purposive sampling technique is …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–49 Read article
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Risk taking behaviors among adolescents in selected High schools of Bagalkot, Karnataka
Abstract: Adolescence has extensive been familiar as a period of keen risk taking and accordingly a stage that want special over vision from adults nevertheless prospects concerning this period and views of how adolescence should be treated have varied. Adolescents often engage in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and early unprotected sexual activity. Risky behaviors might pose a threat to adolescents’ future health. The adverse health consequences …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice of Infant Care among Primipara Mothers in Indira Gandhi Children Hospital at Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction: Infant health in India shows drastic figures. Delhi ranks 9th (out of 29 states) in infant mortality rate (IMR), it is a pathetic 19th in exclusive breastfeeding (that is, only 34.5% of women breastfeed exclusively for 6 months) and 22nd in initiating breastfeeding within the first 1h. Only 29.9% of children in Delhi are given Oral rehydration salt during diarrhea. Rajasthan – though governed by a woman – ranks …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers Regarding Developmental Milestones Among Their Under-Five Children in Selected Rural and Urban Areas of Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: A comparative study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers regarding developmental milestones among their under-five children in selected rural and urban areas of Ludhiana, Punjab. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge of rural and urban mothers regarding developmental milestones among their under-five children; to assess the attitude of the rural and urban mothers regarding developmental milestones among their under-five children; to compare …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–64 Read article
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Identify the Factors Influencing Compliance to Immunization Schedule among Mothers of Under-five Children
Abstract: Introduction: Children need vaccination (shots) to protect them from dangerous childhood diseases. Immunization is a way of protecting the child from getting a disease. Immunization forms one of the most important and cost-effective strategies for the prevention of childhood diseases and disabilities and is compulsory for all children. Compliance is defined as receiving the required number of doses of vaccines at the appropriate age as shown on the immunization schedule …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Role of Nurse in Ensuring Normal Newborn Care
Abstract: Newborn care is an essential activity performed by each and every healthcare worker and it is animportant responsibility of every nurse to provide best care to every newborn for promotion of healthand prevention of illness/complications. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is the basicresponsibility of every nurse along with providing health education and information regardingevidence-based methods of newborn care with importance of providing proper newborn care to everynewly mother.
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Situation-Background- Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) Communication Technique During Patient’s Handoffs among Staff Nurses in Paediatric Unit of SDM Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Dharwad
Abstract: Introduction: Bedside Handoff is a time when responsibility and accountability of care is transferredfrom one nurse to another at change of shift. Accurate communication between the health care workersregarding information about a patient is a critical element of patient care and safety during thehospitalization of patient. The SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) process hasproven to be an effective communication tool in health care settings to structure standardized technique,particularly between physicians, nurses, and for …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Quality of sleep among post menopausal women
Abstract: Background: Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women. Sleep disturbances are very common in menopausal women. Sleep disturbances among menopausal women have been ascribed to a number of factors e.g., normal physiological changes associated with aging, poor health perception, menopausal-related symptoms, nervousness, stress, mood symptoms (e.g. depression and anxiety), and co morbid chronic health issues. Besides these biological and chronobiological factors, socioeconomic, psychosocial, cultural, …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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Prevalence of Maternal Morbidity: A Case Study of Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Abstract: Prevalence of Maternal morbidity was studied in Owerri, Imo State south eastern Nigeria from January to December, 2016. A total of 41 hospitals and 10 primary health care centres were selected for the study. A structured questionnaire comprising of 2 sections: A. Institutional record and B. Maternal mortality, was used to collect clinical data relating to ante natal care and maternal morbidity. The questionnaires were administered on Medical directors and …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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The Risk Factors Contributing to Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome among Adolescent Girls
Abstract: Adolescent’s health plays an important role in a nations health conditions. In India 35% of the adolescents are suffering from PCOS. The study aims at determine the risk factors for PCOS and to find out the association between risk factors and selected socio demographic factors. Quantitative approach; descriptive survey, non-experimental design was adopted for this study. A total of 100 sample of adolescent girls between the age group of 16-19 …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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A Study to Assess The Effectiveness Of Self Instruction Module On Pregnancy And Childbirth Among Adolescent Boys In Selected College At Mangalore
Abstract: Introduction: Adolescence is a developmental stage of tremendous biological, social and cognitive change. Pregnancy and childbirth represent major events for both men and women. Care during pregnancy and childbirth is an essential part of modern healthcare. Male involvement or men’s participation is one of the ten elements of reproductive health.. As adolescents are vulnerable group, there is an urgency for equipping adolescent boys with adequate knowledge on reproductive health. Objectives …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Incidence of High risk Pregnancy among Antenatal Women
Abstract: Most of the time having a baby is a natural process. After a full term pregnancy, women go into labour on or near their due date and give birth to a healthy baby. But not all pregnancy goes smoothly. Some of them have certain factors which affects mother, developing fetus or both at a higher than normal risk for pregnancy. Therefore, the present study assessed the incidence of high risk …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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PRECONCEPTION CARE & COUNSELING- “WHY & WHEN”
Abstract: Preconception care and counseling plays a vital role in improving perinatal morbidity and mortality. Nearly half of the 200 million pregnancies that occur annually are unintended. Preconception counseling targeted at the mother, father and family. As per report of WHO it shows that preconception care has a positive impact on maternal and child health outcomes.Having a safe, healthy and happy pregnancy begins well before positive result on a test. It …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 58–63 Read article