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To Assess the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Maternal and Child Health Package Services Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Rural Areas of Bangalore
Abstract: Background: The maternal and child health package services are directed towards mothers and children in order to attain total wellbeing of the child within the frame work of the family and community. Every aspect of community health programs in India has marked effects on the health and welfare of expectants mothers. Objectives: To assess the existing knowledge, to develop and administer structured teaching program,to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 31–46 Read article
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Burden and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Patient Suffering with Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract: Introduction:The term burden refers to the emotional and physical strain experienced by caregivers when providing care for a client. This burden is considered a form of agony. Caregivers, usually family members, have various responsibilities such as personal care, financial support, medical assistance, and transportation arrangements. Coping strategies are utilized to manage stress, with effectiveness varying based on the situation and individual preferences. A study aimed to evaluate coping strategies and …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Farming on Phone: Understanding Cotton Farmers’ Intentions and Feasibility to Adopt ICT-based Agro Advisory Services in Maharashtra, India
Abstract: The use of ICT tools in the agriculture sector for rural farmers has emerged as a potential for empowering farmers and improving their livelihoods as the phone-based agro-advisory services provide farmers with access to tailored relevant information to help them make better decisions about agricultural activities, crop yields, and better management of natural resources. However, understanding the impact of social structure on ICT adoption and perceived impacts is important to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Application of Surface Water Quality Classification Models Using Principal Components Analysis and Cluster Analysis
Abstract: Water quality monitoring has one of the highest priorities in surface water protection policy. Many variety approaches are being used to interpret and analyze the concealed variables that determine the variance of observed water quality of various source points. A considerable proportion of these approaches are mainly based on statistical methods, multivariate statistical techniques in particular. In the present study, the use of multivariate techniques is required to reduce the …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–31 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Nurse Assisted Milieu Activities on Activity Tolerance among Patients with Congestive Cardiac Failure at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre
Abstract: The present study was to assess the effectiveness of nurse assisted milieu activities on activity tolerance among the patients with congestive cardiac failure at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre with the following objectives as under: 1. Assess the activity tolerance of patients with congestive cardiac failure. 2. Assess the effectiveness of nurse assisted milieu activities on activity tolerance among patients with congestive cardiac failure. 3. Associate the background variables of patients …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Level of Blood Pressure, Associated Physical Manifestations and Risk Factors among Bank managers working in selected banks of district mohali, punjab with a view to develop informational booklet.
Abstract: Introduction: Hypertension is also known as silent killer since it has no initial symptoms but can be led to long term disease and complication. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic cardiac medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated. Blood pressure involves two measurements, systolic pressure (asthe heart beats) over diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between beats). Normal blood pressure is at or below …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 54–87 Read article
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Effect of Brain Boosting Activities on Age-related Memory Impairment among Elderly Residing at Selected Old Age Homes, Jammu
Abstract: Background of the study: Every man‘s memory is his private literature. Memories are all we really own. According to Cicero memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. Most of us consider it to be wonderful to have a perfect memory. In general our memory serves amazingly well. Nevertheless at times we may have trouble recalling the name of someone we know well, where we read an interesting article, …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–68 Read article
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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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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Knowledge and attitude of OPD patients Regarding Prevention and Management of Asthma in selected Hospitals, Ludhiana, Punjab.
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of OPD patients in all age groups regarding asthma in selected hospitals, Ludhiana, Punjab. The research was undertaken by medical–surgical nursing group in partial fulfillment of requirement for the post basic B.Sc. Nursing 2nd year of Baba Farid University of Health Science, Faridkot, Punjab. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of OPD patients …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–28 Read article
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A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers Regarding Prevention of Home Accidents in Selected Rural Areas of Ludhiana Punjab.
Abstract: Background of the study: The present study was conducted to Assess The Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Programme On Knowledge And Attitude Of Mothers Regarding Prevention Of Home Accidents In Selected Rural Areas Of Ludhiana Punjab. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre and post test knowledge of mothers regarding prevention of home accidents, to assess the pre and post test attitude of mothers regarding prevention of home …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 80–102 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Hepatitis B in Nurses Working in Different Hospitals of Quetta City, Pakistan
Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted to assess the nurse's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hepatitis B infection in tertiary care public hospital in Quetta, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted from February to October 2016 in the different (both public and private) hospitals of Quetta city, Balochistan, Pakistan. A total of 565 nurses were registered and working in different hospitals, but only 412 were tracked and present …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Knowledge Based Teaching Regarding Care of Pressure Sores among Care Givers of Non-ambulatory Patients
Abstract: Background: Pressure ulcer presents a major health challenge worldwide. The presence of pressure ulcer creates a number of significant difficulties physically, psychologically, and clinically to patients, care givers and their families. Pressure ulcer represents a major burden of sickness and reduces quality of life for patients, their care givers and families. Pressure ulcers are easier to prevent than to treat. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Gastric Residual Volume in Mechanically Ventilated Patients on Nasogastric Tube Feeding Admitted in ICUs of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Enteral nutrition intolerance entails several complications such as increased gastric residual volume, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. The large quantity of Gastric Residual Volume may leads to aspiration of stomach contents, abdomen distension and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Abdominal massage or rubbing therapy is one of the applicable and effective techniques that can be useful to increase the digestive system motility, enhance the intestinal activity and decrease intra-abdominal pressure …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy in Reduction of Depression among Elderly People at Selected Old Age Homes in Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: Laughter is beneficial for one’s health. The study of humor and laughter and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body is called Glottology. WHO reports highlighted that there are currently about 6000 million elderly person. In India there are 76 million elderly people constituting 7.7% of the total population. These data represent a demographic revolution and require the immediate attention to challenge and opportunities. The disease process has …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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A study to assess the screen time and quality of sleep among nursing students in a selected nursing college, wayanad.
Abstract: Aim: In this study, we examined the screen time and sleep quality of B.Sc. nursing students at a specific nursing college in Wayanad. The study's objectives included assessing the students' screen time, evaluating their sleep quality, exploring potential links between screen time and sleep quality, and determining any correlations between the two factors among nursing students. Materials and methods: The research methodology employed in this study is descriptive in nature. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding “Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Level” (smbg) Among Diabetic Patients Admitted in Selected Hospitals of Shimoga Taluk
Abstract: Background: Self-monitoring blood glucose level (smbg) is a key element of home blood glucose Monitoring by people with type-1 and type-2 diabetes mellitus, since approximately 1980, a primary goal of the management of diabetes mellitus is to achieve blood sugar level closer to normal level as much as possible, guided by hbgm several times of smbg in a week benefits included medical cost, a reduction in the occurrence rate and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 81–93 Read article
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Hypothesis Types and Research
Abstract: A hypothesis is a statement of the researcher’s expectation or prediction about relationship among study variables. The research process begins and ends with the hypothesis. It is core to the entire procedure and, therefore, is of the utmost importance. Hypothesis is nothing but the heat of the research. In the research without hypothesis, research cannot service properly. The researcher question identifies the study concepts and asks how the concepts might …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 78–80 Read article
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A Pre-experimental Study to Evaluate a Structured Hookworm Education Plan for Mothers of Under-five in Sonamura, Sepahijala, Tripura
Abstract: Introduction: The presence of worms in the human body is a significant concern with widespread implications for global health. The global population of individuals affected with soil transmitted helminth (STH) intestinal worms amounts to around two billion, resulting in significant morbidity and distress. Significantly, these disorders can be prevented. The comprehension of hookworm infection contributes to the reduction of child mortality and improvement in children’s lives. Technology has greatly increased …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Comparison of Behaviour Problem between Orphanage Home Children and Children Living with their Parents among Children between 6–12 Years in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Introduction: This study sought to compare the behaviour problem among orphanage home children and children living with their parents among children between 6–12 years. Methods and Materials: The study design is descriptive comparative research design and setting is selected school children in Kanchipuram district. 100 children (50 children from orphanage home and 50 children living with their parents) were selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique as per the inclusive and …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude among Mothers of Infants Regarding Weaning Practices in Selected Rural Communities, Jalandhar
Abstract: A non-experimental, descriptive design was adopted; convenient sampling technique was used to select 100 subjects based on certain pre determined criteria. The data generated by using investigator developed structured interview schedule, content validity of investigator developed tool was obtained from experts of related departments. The mothers of infants knowledge and attitude was assessed by using investigator developed questionnaire and Likert scale. The reliability of the tool was determined by using …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–23 Read article