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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge RegardingPost-operative Complications of Anterior Cervical Discectomy among Third-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is the most common surgical procedure to treat damaged cervical discs. There are many complications followed by ACD. Each surgery is unique, and nursing care to be provided is also different with respect to the type of surgery, patient condition, potential complications, etc.Nurse should be vigilant to identify post-operative complications and to care it along with medical team. Hence the investigator felt the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 44–55 Read article
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Factors Affecting Medication Errors from Viewpoint of Iranian Registered Nurses
Abstract: Introduction: Nurses have an important rolein medication error prevention. The present study conducted to reveal the factors affecting medication errors from the viewpoint of clinical nurses in hospitals affiliated to Qazvin University of Medical Sciences.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 144 nurses in 2019. Nurses' inclusion criteria werebeing registered nurse, willingness to participate in study, and more than 6 months experience. Data were collected using a demographic checklist and …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Nurses as Disseminators of Information regarding Organ Donation among Patients and Their Caregivers: An Educational Intervention Study
Abstract: Nurses’ knowledge is important in promoting organ donation. They can play a significant role in raising awareness among public. This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of organ donation educational package on dissemination of information by the nurses among patients and their caregivers. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 149 nurses (75 in experimental and 74 in control group) working in selected wards of a tertiary care institute …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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A Qualitative Study to Assess the Psychosocial Stressors among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients under Hemodialysis in Selected Dialysis Unit, New Delhi
Abstract: Patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have to suffer physical, psychological, social and financial problems and undertake a lot of stress and challenge while carrying themselves with the disease. Therefore, in order to understand the lived experiences and stressors faced by CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis, a qualitative study was conducted to assess the psychosocial stressors among CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis under 4 domains: Physical, Psychological Social and Financial. The …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Severity of Low Back Pain Among Staff Nurses Working in NMCH Hospital, Jamuhar, Sasaram
Abstract: Background: The International Labour Organization acknowledged the need for safe and healthy workplaces for nurses 32 years ago. World health assemblies since 1979 have stressed the value of nurses to the world community and addressed the need to strengthen nursing and midwifery services, including providing nurses with safe healthful work environments. International, national and local organizations and many government entities have implanted policies and regulations to protect nurses. ICN is …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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To Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Specimen Transportation among Hospital Attenders in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences
Abstract: The accuracy of laboratory testing procedures is crucial to the proper diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Delay in the transportation of blood samples to the laboratory may cause alteration in test results. The present study was aimed to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Specimen Transportation among Hospital Attenders in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science. Study was conducted among hospital attender in medical wards, surgical wards, and critical …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 48–51 Read article
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Offloading Strategies on Wound Healing Among Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Abstract: Diabetes can develop foot ulcer and foot pain, but good foot care can help to prevent complication, apart from that we used offloading strategies for patients with diabetic foot ulcers prevent complication. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of offloading strategies on wound healing among patients with diabetic foot ulcer. Design: Quasi experimental where Non-equivalent post-test only control group design. Setting: Sri Manickam Hospital and Sugam Hospital, Rasipuram. Thirty diabetic foot …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 47–54 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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To Assess the Compliance and Reason for Non-Compliance to Life Style Modification Among Patients With Renal Calculi in Selected Settings in Chennai
Abstract: The present study was taken up to assess the compliance and reason for noncompliance to lifestyle modification among renal calculi patients in selected settings in Chennai. It was a descriptive study conducted among 60 renal calculi patients who are attending in the out patient department. The study result showed that 66.7% of the samples are having high compliance and 33.3% of the samples are having moderate compliance to life style …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Massage on Fatigue among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis in the Selected Teaching Hospital at Punjab
Abstract: An interventional study was conducted to assess the effect of back and lower leg massage on fatigue in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Fatigue is an invisible and highly prevalent symptom in all chronic illnesses. Fatigue is a common symptom reported by people with CKD is a nonspecific and invisible symptom and is a phenomenon. The objective of the study was to find out the effect of …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste Management Among B.Sc. 3rd year Nursing students of K.L.E. University Institute of Nursing Science, Belgaum, Karnataka.
Abstract: A study was conducted on 60 B.Sc. 3rd year nursing students in selected KLEU Institute of nursing sciences, Belgaum to assess the knowledge regarding biomedical waste management and objectives of the study. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding biomedical waste management among B.Sc. 3rd year nursing students of KLEU Institute of Nursing Science, Belgaum, Karnataka. To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Self Concept among Adolescents
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the self concept among adolescents. The objectives of the study were; to assess the self concept among adolescent population using self concept inventory and find the association between the self concepts with selected demographic variable. Non-experimental quantitative approach was used and research design adopted for the study is descriptive survey design. The study was carried out in Ward 34 of Thrikkakara municipality. A …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge regarding Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) among Staff Nurses Working in Critical Care Units in JSS Hospital at Mysuru
Abstract: Background: The main aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding personnel protective equipment (PPE) among staff nurses working in critical care units at JSS Hospital Mysuru. Methods: The research approach chosen for the study is quasi-experimental group pre-test post-test approach. The total samples were 60 selected by purposive sampling with in staff nurses working in critical care units at JSS …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Effectiveness of Psycho-Social Intervention Package on Social Anxiety and Professional Adjustment Among the Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Chennai-Pilot Study Report
Abstract: Objective: the objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of psychosocial intervention package on social anxiety and professional adjustment among nursing students. Method: quasi experimental design method was adopted. The study was conducted at selected nursing College, Chennai. 20 samples that fulfilled the inclusive criteria were included in the study, the samples were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Social interaction anxiety scale and professional adjustment scale was …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Regarding Total Parenteral Nutrition on Knowledge and Practice Among Staff Nurses Working at Critical Care Unit, MGMCRI, At Puducherry
Abstract: Background: Adequate nutrition is vital for growth and development of children starting from conception to maturity. Almost all nutritional disorders like protein energy malnutrition, anaemia, rickets, and nutritional blindness occur in this age group. The early use of adequate parenteral nutrition minimizes weight loss, and improves growth and neurons developmental outcome, and appears to reduce the risk of mortality and later adverse outcomes, such as necrotizing enter colitis and bronco …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Knowledge on Post-Exposure Prophylaxis among Nursing Students
Abstract: Objective: The objective was to assess the level of knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis among IInd year General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) students at the School of Nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai. The study was done to associate the level of knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis among IInd year General Nursing Midwifery students at School of Nursing with their selected socio-demographic variables. Conceptual Frame Work: The conceptual framework used to guide this study …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–12 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
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Hypertonic Saline Nebulized Suctioning for Tracheostomy Patients
Abstract: Context: In tracheostomy patients they are stressors that remove the secretions from suctioning apart from can be used as the hypertonic saline nebulisation for patient with tracheotomy. Aims of the study: To assess the effectiveness of hypertonic saline nebulised suctioning on respiratory parameter among patient with tracheotomy. Methods: After getting written consent, the tracheostomy patients selected from Be Well Hospital Erode and Erode Medical Centre Erode for Nebulised hypertonic saline …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Processing of Instruments Among Nursing Officers Working in Selected Primary Health Center at Raichur
Abstract: Background: Healthcare facilities need regular supply of clean and sterile instruments which helps in prevention of hospital infection. Hence it is essential for nurses who will be with patients round the clock to have knowledge, practice and good attitude of processing of instruments. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding processing of instruments among nursing officers. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Local Cold Application Prior to Intramuscular Injection for Reducing Needle Stick Pain among the Patients in Selected Hospitals at Amritsar
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Pain is highly unpleasant and very personal sensation. It is not just a physical feeling. It affects on one’s attitude and personality. The world is full of unexplained pain, has many possible causes. All persons either Infants or adults have pain during their life time from different reasons, it may be due to any injury or any infection. For the treatment of said causes they needs medical attention but …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 48–54 Read article