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214 articles for “patient data”
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Developed Software “Medical Office” as Main Part of Embedded Computing Medical System
Abstract: The embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software, designed to develop and implement algorithms in programming languages in such a way as to use several computers as automated workstations of a doctor to solve the general problem of medicine - the coverage of monitoring patients, their treatment and predicting the results of treatment in large medical center or centers.This goal is achieved through the development of such …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Effect of a Palliative Care Support Program for Family Caregivers of End Stage Renal Disease Terminally Ill Geriatric Patients
Abstract: Background: Palliative care can help enhancing the quality of life of the terminally ill geriatric patients. Supporting the family in caring for elderly patients with end stage renal diseases (ESRD) and are on hemodialysis is the key part of palliative care. Aim of the study: was to evaluate the effect of a palliative care support program for family caregivers of end stage renal disease terminally ill geriatric patients. Subjects & …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 4–19 Read article
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Neurological Disorders And Its Awareness Among Cardio Vascular Disease (Cvd) Patients
Abstract: Introduction: Cardiovascular system is the one which supply blood and oxygen to brain so, cardiovascular disease is associated with neurological disorders. Heart diseases frequently has neurological side effects. As many people may not recognize early neurological symptoms. Thus, they may lose important time in presenting for emergency medical treatment. Thus, the objective of present study is to assess the neurological disorders and its awareness among cardiovascular disease patients. Methods: A …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Patient satisfaction on nursing care among patients undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Abstract: The present study investigated the patient satisfaction on nursing care among patients undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery, admitted in Govt. Medical College Hospital, Kottayam. A quantitative research approach and non experimental descriptive survey design was used for the study. The objectives of the study were to determine the patient satisfaction on nursing care among patients undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery and to find out the association between the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–31 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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Impact of a Structured Teaching Program on Understanding Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at a Selected Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) experience substantial physical limitations, leading to notable physiological distress and a decline in their overall well-being. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease characterizes COPD as persistent airflow restriction that is generally not entirely reversible. It typically progresses and is linked to an abnormal inflammatory reaction in the lungs triggered by harmful particles or gases. Materials and method: The research employed …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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A study to evaluate the effect of incentive spirometry exercise on respiratory status of postoperative abdominal surgeries patient in surgical ward at PGIMS Rohtak.
Abstract: Introduction: Incidence data indicates that 17% to 88% of patients may experience decreased lung volume after surgery. Post-operative care aims to manage patients after surgery to prevent complications such as atelectasis and infection. An incentive spirometer is commonly included in perioperative respiratory therapy strategies to help prevent or address these complications and enhance lung function. Utilizing an incentive spirometer starting on the first postoperative day can effectively address the issue …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–49 Read article
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Thrombophelebitis and Palm Fisting Exercise-peripheral Intravenous Cannula
Abstract: A quantitative quasi-experimental design was conducted among 60 IV Cannula patients. The demographic data by self-structured questionnaire, were collected from the samples, followed by that the pre-test was conducted by using phlebitis assessment scale. After a period of intervention with palm fisting exercise, post-test was done by using same phlebitis assessment scale. The results the study revealed that there is a significant change in the post-test level of phlebitis at …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Risk Factors of Hypertension among Refugees in Gaza Strip-Palestine – Case Control Study
Abstract: Background: hypertension constitutes a major public health problem in the Middle East and other countries. There should be an effective management via introduction of preventive and health education measures. The main aim of this study was to identify the risk factors of hypertension among refugees in the Gaza Strip.Materials and methods: A case-control study design was adopted to conduct this study within the period June – November 2020. The study …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Vital Role of Wireless Sensor Network in Healthcare
Abstract: Today wireless sensor networks technology has become very popular and showing its remarkable advantages in medical area. In medical healthcare, WSN are considered as a key research area. Here, we have categorized the sensor networks for healthcare system which are: Collection of long-term databases of clinical data, Monitoring of patients in clinical settings, Home and elderly care center monitoring for chronic and elderly patients. Through which we can easily observe …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Sleep Duration of Inpatients with a Depressive Disorder: Associations with Age, Subjective Sleep Quality, and Cognitive Complaints
Abstract: Sleep complaints and sleep disturbances are common characteristics of depression; however, the association between sleep duration and subjective sleep quality has not been investigated thoroughly. Thus, subjective sleep quality and sleep duration were analyzed in depressed inpatients. Questionnaire data consists of clinical and sleep-related questions were sampled over a one-year period from adult inpatients with depressive syndromes. Sleep duration and items related to sleep quality were analyzed by means of …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Express Practice of Post Kidney Transplant Patients Regarding the Dietary Management for COVID-19 in Selected Hospital of Ahmedabad with a View to Prepare an Information Booklet on Prevention of COVID-19
Abstract: Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is currently the most pressing issue on a global scale. To combat viruses, a healthy nutritional state must be attained and maintained. A person's nutritional status is influenced by a number of variables, including age, gender, health status, way of life, and drugs. During this COVID-19 pandemic, the nutritional status of individuals has been exploited as a resilience against instability. Strengthening the immune system is the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 38–40 Read article
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Assessment Of Sleep Quality Among Patients With Cancer – A Pilot Study
Abstract: Breast cancer is the most prevailing form of cancer. Breast cancer has become a majorproblem across the world including India. Carcinoma of the breast is characterized byuncontrolled growth of cells, which results in formation of lumps within the breast. It istreatable if it is detected early, if not, it could be a serious life-threatening disease. The mainobjective of this study was to determine the risk factors among patients with breast …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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EFFECT OF WARMING TECHNIQUE FOR PREVENTION OF POST-OPERATIVE HYPOTHERMIA AMONG LAPAROTOMY SURGERY PATIENTS UNDERGONE GENERAL ANESTHESIA ADMITTED IN SELECTED HOSPITAL
Abstract: Introduction: Thermoregulation is the regulation of body temperature, an important function of any organism. The body temperature is a vital parameter, like the respiration rate, heart rate and blood pressure. Hypothermia refers to the cooling of the body below the normal temperature range 36°C to 37.50C is normally accepted. Below this value, organ function begins to deteriorate. Temperatures between 360C to around 33°C are considered mild hypothermia. There are many …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Caregivers of Patients with Affective Disorders
Abstract: Mental disorders are widely recognized as a major contributor to the global burden of disease worldwide. In this affective disorders or mood disorders are more prominent, affecting about one in ten thousand during their life time. Caregivers are one of the three basic components of treatment along with the patient and healthcare professionals. Attitude and beliefs regarding mental illness are moulded by personal knowledge, knowing and interacting with those living …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Impact of Quality of Life and Persistent Problems Among Schizophrenia Patients at Psychiatric Hospital in a Selected City
Abstract: Introduction: Schizophrenia is a severe, persistent mental illness associated with substantial disability. Many genes have the same patterns of inheritance, and genetic predisposition interacts with environmental influences. Dopamine system, in particular, has been linked to several neurotransmitter systems. Materials and method: A descriptive study design is used in the research. The study was conducted at selected psychiatric hospitals. The population included schizophrenic patients. The total population size is 40. Probability …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Posttraumatic Stress Experience after Myocardial Infarction among Patient with MI
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the posttraumatic stress experience after myocardial infarction among patient with MI admitted in tertiary care hospital at Bangalore. Methodology: Nonexperimental descriptive design and survey approach was used. In this study, structured interview questionnaire was adapted to collect the data. The study was carried out in Vivas Cardiac Hospital at Bangalore with 60 myocardial infarction patients were selected using nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Collected data …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Assessment of Awareness and Treatment Adherence Among Patients with Hypertension and Elevated Blood Sugar
Abstract: Hypertension and elevated blood sugar are two major chronic conditions that frequently coexist and significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications and other long-term health issues. Effective management of these conditions requires not only medical treatment but also adequate patient awareness and consistent adherence to prescribed therapies and lifestyle modifications. This study aims to assess the level of awareness and treatment adherence among patients diagnosed with hypertension and elevated blood …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Caregiver Burden Among Informal Caregivers of Terminally Ill Older Adult Patients in Rural Kerala, India
Abstract: Background: The increasing prevalence of chronic and terminal illnesses among the aging population has elevated the role of family members as primary caregivers for seriously ill patients, particularly in rural settings. This shift places significant burdens on caregivers, encompassing financial, emotional, and physical challenges, thereby impacting their own quality of life and well-being.Objective: This study aimed to explore the factors associated with informal caregiver burden in rural patients with critical …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding use of Water Low Scale in Prolonged Bedridden Patients among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospital, Bangalore
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction and objectives: A sound skin makes you feel good and look good. Healthy skin is often an indicator of our holistic wellness. Skin is an active and largest organ in our body. Nurses perform all procedures but they allocate less time to the important organ. Patient confined to bed and wheel chair has limited mobility and likely to develop pressure sores. A National survey conducted by the disease …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 76–79 Read article