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96 articles for “Elderly”
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An Optimized Design of the Standard Manual Wheelchair
Abstract: The manual wheel chair is commonly found in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, senior housing and airports for allowing patients, people with physical disabilities or for elderly people. Transferring mishaps are one of the major causes for injuries. Moreover, all the transferring actions between wheelchair and other surfaces are difficult for wheelchair users. This project is aimed at optimizing the existing design of a standard manual wheelchair by introducing a height adjusting …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching on Knowledge and Self-Care Skills of Patients Subjected to Valvular Replacement Surgery
Abstract: Valvular heart disease (VHD) remains common in industrialized countries. Two most common types of valvular disease are aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. The prevalence of valvular disease increases sharply with age, owing to the predominance of degenerative etiologies. The burden of heart valvular disease in the elderly has an important impact on patient management, given the high frequency of morbidity and the increased risk associated with intervention in this age …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Quality of Life of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Using Quality of Life Instrument For Indian Diabetes Patients
Abstract: Background: Diabetes Mellitus exerts a great negative impact on quality of life mainly due to the impairment, limitations in almost all domains of daily lives and due to long term treatment and complication. Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the quality of life among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted using the Qolid (Quality of life instrument for Indian Diabetes Patients) at …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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A studyto assess the knowledge regarding management of diabetics among Diabetic patients of selected villages under Varuna, PHC. Mysuru District
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is commonest disease worldwide. Globally, the incident of diabetes is rising in the form of geometric progression. The global prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age rose from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014. Between 2000 and 2016, there was a 5% increase in premature mortality from diabetes. Diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided. Objectives: The objectives of the study are to …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions on Depression Among Geriatric Clients
Abstract: Mental disorders in elderly persons vary widely, but a conservatively estimated 25% have significant psychiatric symptoms. In mental disorders Depression is the major important disorder affecting majority of people. Geriatric psychiatry is concerned with preventing, Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders in older adults. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on depression among geriatric clients. The research hypothesis formulated was there is a significant association between psychosocial …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Praying and geriatric nursing care: spiritual nursing
Abstract: Spiritual care is an important concern in holistic nursing. The religious based practice might be a good tool for supporting spiritual nursing care. For geriatric patient, the attachment to religious belief and practice is common. Praying is common daily activity of the elderly in many countries. To use praying as additional tool to manage medical disorder is very interesting. The praying might be by the patients, cousins or medical personnel …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–3 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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Gerontological Nursing
Abstract: India is the capital of old age people. Due to socio-demographic transition, the elderly population is projected to rise to 12% of the total population by 2025. This, ever expanding and shooting up of percentage poses social and financial challenges and puts immense strain on healthcare delivery system towards chronic non-communicable diseases. The social-familial causes like nuclear family, fewer children, enhanced opportunities for women, rapid urbanization and rise of empty …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Understanding Geriatric Counselling: The Scope of Inclusion in India’s Health Context
Abstract: In the Indian context, majority of the aged individuals are cared/maintained by their own children or their immediate family members. As age advances, a lot of physical and emotional changes seem to put these care givers in dilemma. The lack of awareness on management modalities, day-to-day schedule changes and increasing emotional needs makes geriatric care challenging. In order to tackle the issue appropriately and for maintaining a healthy quality of …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Depression among Geriatric Persons Living in a Selected Old Age Home at Cuddalore District
Abstract: Aging is normal process. This is deadline all responses that affect all the systems of the body. The aimof geriatric nursing is to safeguard and increase the health of the older people. The study wasconducted in HelpAge India old age home in Thamaraikulam at Cuddalore District. A total of 100geriatric persons were selected by using the convenience sampling technique. The level of depressionof the geriatric persons living in old age …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Information, Roles and Responsibilities of Geriatric Nursing
Abstract: Geriatric nursing is a specialized branch of nursing that specializes in offering care for elderly sufferers. Geriatric nurses are skilled to satisfy the specific health care desires of older adults, inclusive of dealing with persistent ailments, promoting health and well-being, and offering stop-of-life care. They work in a diffusion of settings which include hospitals, lengthy-term care facilities, domestic health care businesses, and community clinics. Geriatric nursing includes not handiest providing …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Exploring Morbidity Patterns Among the Geriatric Population in the Urban Field Practice Area of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences
Abstract: This study undertakes an analysis of morbidity patterns within the geriatric population residing in the urban field practice area of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences. The research aims to comprehensively examine the health issues prevalent among older individuals in this specific urban context. Through detailed observations and data collection, the study seeks to identify and understand the various patterns of morbidity, providing valuable insights into the health challenges faced …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–47 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Vaccine Against Human Papilloma Virus Infection Among Adolescent Girls (14–16 Years) in Selected Schools of Gujarat State with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is a particular stage of development during which a kid experiences significant physical, emotional, and social change as well as sexual maturation. The modern adolescent is thought to know more about international events. They represent one-fifth of the world’s population. In today’s scenario both parents are employed to fulfill the increasing demands to maintain the socio-economic status in society, …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Hydrotherapy on Sensorimotor Functions among Patients with Osteoarthritis in Government Headquarters Hospital at Cheyyar
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of pain and physical disability among elderly population. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder having a significant economic impact on our health system. Osteoarthritis is known to be most frequent in the lower extremity, especially the knee joint. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of hydrotherapy on sensorimotor functions among knee osteoarthritis patients. Design: Quasi-experimental design—one-group pretest and …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Perceived Knowledge regarding Braden Scale among Critical Care Nurses
Abstract: Background: Pressure ulcer is a common and traumatic health condition, especially in the elderly or physically impaired and most bedridden patients. More than 80% of a bedridden patient will always develop bedsores. The Braden scale is a widely used pressure ulcer risk assessment tool. The current study focuses on assessing the level of knowledge of critical care nurses on pressure ulcer prevention using the Braden scale. Methods: The researcher adopted …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 82–87 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Menopause and its Management Among Women in Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur
Abstract: Menopause is a biological process with likely to lead to various pathological and psychological complications leading to changing quality of life. These constitute the post menopausal syndrome; they are impairing to great extend to the women and management of these symptoms has become very important. Awareness about menopausal problems and their management will help all women to cope up with changing situations. Post menopause is defined as the stage beginning …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article