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Parkinson’s Disease
Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder, in which its signs and symptoms intensify after some time. Almost one million individuals in the US are living with Parkinson's illness. The cause is obscure, and in spite of the fact that there is quickly no cure, there are treatment alternatives, for example, solution and surgery to deal with its side effects. Parkinson's includes the malfunction and death of key nerve cells …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Abstract: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of positional vertigo that occurs due to disorder of the inner ear’s vestibular system. A total of 17–42% of patients are diagnosed with BPPV every year. The prevalence of BPPV increases with age and is seven times higher in those older than 60 years. BPPV is most commonly idiopathic but also related to advanced age, ear disorders and head injury. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 91–94 Read article
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Effect of Psychosocial Status on Recovery and Rehabilitation among Joint Replacement Patient Admitted in Selected Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: Joint replacement is one of the most successful modern surgery interventions inorthopedics and traumatology and conducting proper and timely rehabilitation plays an importantrole for a more complete recovery and for prevention from complications. The period of homerehabilitation has a significant impact on the speed and degree of functional recovery for patientswith joint replacement. Home environment positively effects on psychosocial status of patients andstimulates their active involvement in the recovery …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Ballon Condom Tamponade
Abstract: In order to encounter the Millennium Development Goals , we must attain a decrease in the demises due to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) which is the main donor in the emerging countries. As per WHO recommendations, the use of intrauterine balloon tamponade (UBT) is recommended for the treatment of PPH due to uterine atony if women do not respond to uterotonics . FIGO also comprised uterine balloon tamponade as a suggested …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Tracheostomy Care Among Nursing Officers Working in Intensive Care Units of SKIMS, Soura Srinagar
Abstract: Introduction: Tracheostomy is a procedure in which an artificial opening is made in trachea by separating the muscles beneath the skin after given incision on it. It can be done on routine or emergency basis. It is one of the frequently done procedures in modern surgery. It is usually done in clients suffering from respiratory obstruction or need long time ventilation by mechanical means. It is done in about 24% …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Effect of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Knowledge on Home Care Management among Mothers of Children Undergoing Intracardiac Repair at a Selected Hospital in Coimbatore
Abstract: A study was carried out to assess the effect of structured teaching programme regarding home care management among mothers of children undergoing cardiac surgeries. Pre-experimental design was adopted for the study. Using purposive sampling technique, 44 children undergoing intracardiac repair were selected. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data from the mothers of the hospitalized children. Initially, a pre-test was done, and on the same day, structured teaching …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Prevalence and Socio-Cultural Determinants of Uterine Prolapse Among Women and Its Impact on Quality of Life
Abstract: In India, every five minutes, a woman dies of complications related to pregnancy and child birth. Among these, utero-vaginal prolapse (UP) is the most common clinical condition, especially amongst parous women. In India, almost one quarter, out of the total gynaecological admissions, suffer from UP. The general objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and socio-cultural determinants of Uterine Prolapse at Kalinga Hospital, Bhubaneswar, during a three month …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 14–25 Read article