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Effectiveness of Acupressure on Quantity of Expressed Breast Milk (EBM) Among Preterm Mothers Admitted to the Postnatal and Kangaroo Mother Care Wards of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
Abstract: Objective: To assess the impact of acupressure on the volume of breast milk expression. Design: A design involving a quasi-experimental approach with a post-test-only control group. Setting: Postnatal and kangaroo mother care wards of Kasturba Hospital Manipal. Participants: 42 preterm mothers delivered between 30–34 weeks of gestation who were expressing breast milk for their neonates. Intervention: The study had two groups, experimental and control group. The first 21 preterm mothers …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Swine Flu and its Management Among Staff Nurses
Abstract: Objective: To assess the knowledge regarding swine flu and its management among staff nurses. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding swine flu and its management among staff nurses. To find the association between post -test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. Conceptual frame work: The conceptual model for the study was based on the general system theory by Ludwig von Bertalanffy (1969). In this theory, …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice Regarding Physical Activity among Students of University College of Nursing and Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab
Abstract: Introduction: Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Physical activity includes exercise and incidental activity integrated into daily activities. These incidental activities may include activities such as walking the local shop, cleaning, working, etc. People who are physically active are healthier and less likely to develop many chronic diseases compared to the inactive ones. Aim: To assess the knowledge and practice …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Effect of Planned Group Teaching on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Skin Banking Among Nursing Students at Selected Nursing College, Puducherry, South India
Abstract: Introduction: Many precious lives would be saved if people are aware and willing to donate the organs and tissues after their death. Skin donation is the process of getting the skin from a dead person and grafted to a victim with severe burns, where the skin graft from the own victim's body is not possible. Methodology: Quasi - Experimental method was used to assess knowledge, attitude on skin banking among …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on the Knowledge of Postoperative Patients Regarding Deep Breathing Exercises at J.K. Hospital & Research Centre, Bhopal (MP)
Abstract: Postoperative chest physiotherapy was implemented in the beginning of the 20th century; deep breathing exercise was one of the first methods. Consequently, several manual treatments including percussion, clapping, and vibration or shaking was developed to improvise bronchial drainage. Recently, mechanical breathing devices like incentive spirometry (IS), blow bottles, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) were introduced into clinical practice (McMahon, 1915). Aim of the study: …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Effectiveness of SIM on Knowledge Regarding Telemedicine among the Staff Nurses
Abstract: Background: In India, majority of the population (nearly 75%) resides in rural areas where there are restricted opportunities for providing healthcare due to limitations in terms of infrastructure, facility, manpower and funds. Telemedicine offers one of the best options for delivering healthcare among rural and geographical distant populations across the country. The study was undertaken to assess the knowledge regarding Telemedicine among Staff Nurses because Staff Nurses serve as a …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–19 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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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Home Care Remedies among Patients with Gastritis at Globus Hospitals, Bhopal, M.P.
Abstract: The human digestive system composed of gastrointestinal tract with the accessory organs of digestion (the tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder). In this digestion of food takes place in different stages starting from chewing of food till its digestion. As stomach plays a major organ of gastrointestinal tract and also for digestive system. The shape of stomach is J-shape which is joined to the esophagus at its upper end …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Human Rights Of Mentally Ill Among The Staff Nurses Working In Selected Hospital For Mental Health Of Gujarat State With A View To Develop An Information Booklet
Abstract: The study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Human Rights of Mentally ill among the Staff Nurses working in selected hospital for mental health of Gujarat state. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was implied in the study. Convenient sampling method was used to select 100 samples. A 40 question Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and 20 question Likert Attitude Scale was used to assess …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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comparative study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding mental illness among adults residing in selected urban and rural areas of district Sangrur, Punjab
Abstract: Research problem: “A comparative study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding mental illness among adults residing in selected urban and rural areas of district Sangrur, Punjab” Background of the study: A sound mental health is the key component of health. Absence of mental health could create a great deal of burden to the functioning of a nation. Mental illness is an age-old problem of humankind as documented in the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–54 Read article
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Effect of Intervention Package on Self-Esteem of Senior Citizens
Abstract: A pre-experimental one group pretest posttest study was conducted to assess the effect of intervention package on self-esteem of senior citizens in a selected community, Kerala. A total of 40 senior citizens were selected by convenience sampling technique. The tools used for the study were background information of senior citizens and modified self-esteem scale. The study result shows that there is significant association between self-esteem and education ( Χ2=-5.45, p …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Time and Motion Study for Nurses: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Time motion study is concerned primarily with the increasing performance by measuring and then minimizing the time taken to perform various operations without compromising the quality of services. After its first introduction, time study developed in the direction of establishing standard times, while motion study evolved into a technique for improving work methods. The aim of this review is to summarize the available literatures on time and motion study on …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Influence of Medias Among Secondary School Going Children in Selected School at Bengaluru
Abstract: Background and purpose of the study: In general Media refers to various means of communication. For example, newspaper, radio, television, radio, computer, video games, etc. The goal of the Media, Information and Technology (MIT) program is to offers critical, interdisciplinary analysis of the institutions, practices and cultural meaning associated with technologies of communication, information, knowledge, learning and entertainment. The aim of the present study is, to evaluate the effectiveness of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 42–51 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Regarding Their Dietary Management at Selected Hospitals of NCR and Delhi
Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of patients undergoing hemodialysis regarding their dietary management. Method: The descriptive survey approach adopted for the study. The research design used was cross sectional design. The data was collected using purposive sampling technique from 50 adult patients undergoing hemodialysis of Salokaya Hemodialysis Centre, New Delhi and Paras Hospital, Gurugram. The tool developed for the data collection was a structured …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 45–48 Read article
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Effectiveness of mind mapping technique among learning process among the nursing students
Abstract: Mind mapping is a powerful graphic technique which can be used to translate what is in one’s mind into a visual picture. Since mind mapping works like a brain, it allows organising and understanding information faster and better. It helps in better logical organisation of knowledge as well as help to retain it. In order to assess the effectiveness of mind mapping on teaching learning technique, this study was undertaken …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding First Aid Measures among Primary School Teachers
Abstract: ABSTRACTIntroduction: Teachers play very important role in early diagnosis of minor injuries, giving reference to medical personal and also promotion of first aid measures among children in their schools. School children will spend their more time with respective school teachers. First aid is the immediate and temporary care given to an injured or sick person until the services of a physician can be obtained. Proper immediate care is sometimes necessary …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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The Making of Scenario: A Descriptive Qualitative Study to Explore Lecturers’ View in Simulated Patient-based Simulation Session
Abstract: Simulated patient (SP) is defined as a layperson that simulates to portray the role of a patient withhealth-related conditions based on varying levels of training. The aim of the study was to explore thelecturers’ view toward an SP-based simulation session. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five participants recruited for a focused group interview. The interviewerused a list of guide questions to explore both the positive and negative …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 97–105 Read article
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Adjustment Problems among B.Sc. Nursing 1st Year Students
Abstract: Background: Adjustment is a continuous process and is not a fixed and static state. Adjustment isdefined is the continuous process of satisfying ones desire and it involves many aspects of behaviour.Objective: The objective of present study is to assess adjustment problems among B.Sc. Nursing 1st yearstudents. Materials and Methods: 50 students of B.Sc. Nursing 1st year students were recruited in thestudy. A self-structured 5-point Likert scale was developed to collect …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 106–111 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Prevalence of over the Counter Drugs Usage among Adults of Selected Village of Honavar, Uttar Kannada District
Abstract: Non-prescription drugs are the drugs which are sold over the counter; which means they aresold without a prescription from doctor. Over the counter drugs can carry risk, due topossibility of life-threatening side effects, drug or food interaction or harm due to excessivedoses. The purpose of the study was to find out the level of usage of over the counter drugsamong adults, who belonged to the age group of above 20 …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2020 · pp. 11s–13s Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy in Reduction of Stress among Nursing Students
Abstract: The study was conducted in a selected nursing colleges at Wayanad, Kerala and the data was collected using Modified Student Nurses Stress Index and the collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. In this study 50 nursing students were selected by simple random sampling technique. A standardized tool containing 24 questions was used to assess the level of stress among nursing students. Some demographic characteristics such as age, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 42–49 Read article