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Effect of Ward Atmosphere on Everyday Life of Hospitalized Psychiatric Patients: Patients’ Perspectives
Abstract: Ward atmosphere has long been viewed as a potentially important factor underlying the efficacy of psychiatric inpatient facilities to promote recovery through a process of encouraging individual empowerment and respect for the mentally ill patient as a consumer and partner. Aim: this study aimed to explain the effect of ward atmosphere on everyday life of hospitalized psychiatric patients as perceived by patients. Methods: sequential explanatory design was utilized in this …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 65–76 Read article
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Descriptive Study to Assess the Risk of Developing Nomophobia among Adolescents in Selected PU Colleges at Bangalore with a View to Develop an Information Booklet on Prevention of Nomophobia
Abstract: “Too much of anything is a bad thing”. Nomophobia amid adolescents is a rising doubts in today’s world- the fear of being out of movable device. It is just like an addiction and it harms the person’s physical and mental health. Many adolescents spend more than 6 hours a day on their phone in talking, texting or playing games. China is the world’s largest mobile phone using nation and India …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 101–145 Read article
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Vaccines Linked with Mental Disorders
Abstract: The researchers found associations for one injection in specific: the influenza vaccine, which was related with developed charges of obsessive–compulsive disorder, anorexia, anxiety complaint and tic illness. A biological explanation for these correlations has not been found, but a potential mechanism could lie in the body’s immune response to vaccines, the study suggested. Vaccines effort by digging the immune system to harvest antibodies against viruses and micro-organisms, thus preparing the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–50 Read article
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A Descriptive Study on Health-Related Quality of Life and Coping Strategies among Adolescents with Epilepsy at Selected Hospitals
Abstract: A descriptive research design was used to associate between health-related quality of life and coping strategies regarding adolescents with epilepsy at selected hospitals. Sample was selected by convenient sampling technique. Data were collected from 30 adolescents with epilepsy, by using modified QOLIE-AD-48 Health-Related Quality-of-Life and coping strategies questionnaires for adolescents with epilepsy. This study will help to recognize the potential effects of epilepsy on all aspects of life of adolescents. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–13 Read article
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Prevalence of Perceived Stress among Adolescents in Selected School at Puducherry
Abstract: Adolescence is a stage of ‘Storms and Stresses’. The period of adolescence is of ultimate important in human’s life. In this period a person gets physical, mental and emotional maturity. Adolescents are faced with challenging issues involving the identity, puberty, formation and transition from childhood to adulthood. Unmanaged stress can cause adolescents with potentially significant health impacts and higher risk for behavioral problems, suicide and risky sexual behavior, smoking, substance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 122–125 Read article
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Assessment and Management
Abstract: Around the world, 250000–500000 people every year face a spinal cord injury. Cause of acute spinal cord injuries includes falls, motor vehicle accidents, sport injuries, trampoline accidents, gunshot, stab wound, abscess/infection on the spinal cord and birth injuries which affect the spinal cord. Most spinal cord injuries are due to preventable causes such as road traffic crashes, falls or violence. The term ‘spinal cord injury’ refers to damage to the …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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A study to assess the screen time and quality of sleep among nursing students in a selected nursing college, wayanad.
Abstract: Aim: In this study, we examined the screen time and sleep quality of B.Sc. nursing students at a specific nursing college in Wayanad. The study's objectives included assessing the students' screen time, evaluating their sleep quality, exploring potential links between screen time and sleep quality, and determining any correlations between the two factors among nursing students. Materials and methods: The research methodology employed in this study is descriptive in nature. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Is sexual harassment of nurses an ice berg in India? Are our student nurses and nurses free from harassment?
Abstract: Abstract: The brutal abuse done on Aruna Shanbhaug, a nurse from KEM hospital, Mumbai and on Nirbhaya, in Delhi and the sexual harassment of student nurses by the School of Nursing by the owner in Andhra Pradesh highlight the flight of women in India. Sexual harassment is always a play of unequal power dynamics wanting to crush the weaker. Despite being visible only at the tip, it is always been …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Quality of Clinical Learning Environment and Supervision of Nursing Students
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the quality of clinical learning environment and supervision among BSc nursing students of a selected college, Ernakulam. From two batches, a total of 99 samples were selected by total enumeration sampling fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Using the clinical learning experience and supervision scale, data was collected and analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The major findings were 73 % students reported that the quality …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 57–62 Read article
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Frugal Innovations – Making Health Care Accessible, Affordable and Reliable
Abstract: As an exponentially growing population with an increasing life expectancy strains the medical care system worldwide, healthcare emerges as a major area of innovation. This is most prominent in emerging markets like India, where the cost of healthcare is as important a factor as the quality of the product or service being provided. India ranks the lowest globally in terms of percentage of GDP spent on healthcare—only 4% of its …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding “Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Level” (smbg) Among Diabetic Patients Admitted in Selected Hospitals of Shimoga Taluk
Abstract: Background: Self-monitoring blood glucose level (smbg) is a key element of home blood glucose Monitoring by people with type-1 and type-2 diabetes mellitus, since approximately 1980, a primary goal of the management of diabetes mellitus is to achieve blood sugar level closer to normal level as much as possible, guided by hbgm several times of smbg in a week benefits included medical cost, a reduction in the occurrence rate and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 81–93 Read article
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Association of Caffeine Consumption and Self-Rated Health among Young and Older Adults
Abstract: Background: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA 2015) reported that moderate daily caffeine consumption at levels up to 400 mg/day do not raise safety concerns and not associated with adverse effects in healthy adult population, while, high levels of caffeine consumption have been linked to a variety of illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Despite these findings, there remains a gap in research relating to whether caffeine consumption adversely …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 40–61 Read article
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Carryover Effects and Counterbalancing
Abstract: In a counterbalanced design to control for order effects, researcher can use separate groups of subjects, each group receiving treatments in a different order. This is a technique in experimental design that is used to avoid the introduction of confounding variables. In usability testing, this technique is most commonly used when organizing task order. Besides counterbalancing, participants are assigned to orders randomly by using the techniques. Counterbalancing attributes to the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 48–50 Read article
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Human Genome Project (HGP): Nursing Outlook
Abstract: The Human Genome Project has carved a milestone in culminating a draft of human DNA. The scientific discoveries for the first time in tandem with research and explored the social, legal, and ethical implications. Several committees have studied the policy implications of the genetics information explosion. This monstrous task has the potential to dramatically increase our understanding of human evolution and variation, and most importantly, human disease. Public policy issues …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Parental Role Strain Regarding Online Class Among Parents of Pre-primary School Children: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess parental role strain regarding online class among parents of pre-primary school children at a selected school in Kottayam, Keral. The study aimed to evaluate the challenges experienced by parents of pre-primary school children in managing online classes and to investigate potential connections between parental role strain and certain demographic factors. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to select 43 parents of pre-primary school …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Practice of Endotracheal Tube Suctioning Among Staff Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units of SKIMS Soura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Abstract: Introduction: The practice of endotracheal suctioning by staff nurses is a crucial aspect of caring for patients who are intubated and require mechanical ventilation. Proper endotracheal suctioning helps maintain airway patency and oxygenation, reduces the risk of infection, and promotes overall respiratory health in critically ill patients. It is’s essential that nurses follow established protocols and guidelines, maintain infection control measures, and prioritise patient safety and comfort during endotracheal suctioning …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Effectiveness of Counselling on Knowledge Regarding Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practices Among Mothers of Young Children
Abstract: Introduction: Appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are essential for the nutritional status, health, optimal physical and mental growth, cognitive development, overall well-being in early vulnerable years as well as in later life and ultimately for the survival of children. Faulty feeding practices, such as early or delayed initiation of complementary feeding (CF) offering the wrong foods, not meeting the nutritional requirement of the child and discontinuing breastfeeding, …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Prevalence and Factors associated with Malnutrition among Under-five Children
Abstract: Adequate nutrition is fundamental during infancy and early childhood for the development of each child’s full human potential. Malnutrition is one of the major health problems which affects physical as well as mental development of children. Many nutritional programs were undertaken by the government, but still we could not get rid of malnutrition completely. So, it is important to identify the risk factors associated with the occurrence of malnutrition other …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 79–83 Read article
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A Correlational study to assess the knowledge and knowledge of practice regarding home accidents and its prevention among mothers of toddler in selected hospitals at Mysuru with a view to develop an information guide sheet
Abstract: Background: Nation’s most valuable asset is its healthy well-fed children growing up in homes all over the country. House is the exiting place for children, who love to explore but aren’t aware of the potential dangers. All parents have to take the best possible care of their children who are the future citizen. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess and correlate the knowledge and knowledge of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Assess The Neonatal Nutritional Status in Relation To Maternal Indicators In Postnatal Wards
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Nutrition is important at every age. Good nutrition is essential for survival,physical development, mental development, adequate health & well being 1 . Malnutritionduring neonatal period can also affect growth potential and the risk of morbidity andmortality in later years of life 2 .Maternal indicators place a crucial role in influencing foetalgrowth and birth outcome 3 .The present study aims at assessment of nourishment of neonate inrelation to maternal indicators …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–25 Read article