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A Study to Assess the Level of Patient Satisfaction on Nursing Care Among Patients Admitted in Psychiatric Ward at Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai
Abstract: Patient satisfaction is an important of the health care industry in this competitive modern era. The aim of the study to assess the level of satisfaction on nursing care among patients with mental illness. A descriptive study design was chosen. The size of the sample was 30. A nonprobability convenience sampling technique used. The result of the study reveals one (3.3%) were unsatisfied, 24 (80%) were moderately satisfied and five …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 77–79 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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Assess the Level of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Suicide Among B.Sc. Nursing Students of Selected Nursing Colleges of South Western Rajasthan with a View to Develop Self Instructional Manual (SIM) on Suicide Prevention
Abstract: Background: Suicide has become a primary cause of mortality and illness in adolescents and new adults worldwide and has been documented as one of the significant mental health problems moving school students. Nursing students may be at advanced danger for suicide than other college students. Tension and unhappiness can consequence in low academic presentation, low excellence of life and unhappy opinions. Objectives: (1) To assess the level of Knowledge and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 80–85 Read article
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Breaking the Cycle of Depression
Abstract: To own a depression-free life, individual should set realistic goals and advance in life by forgetting all that causes depression. Individuals suffering with depression are treated by creating changes in lifestyle including creating healthy dietary decisions, increasing physical activity and obtaining adequate sleep every night, obtaining social support, adopting stress management techniques and seeking help from the psychotherapist, which are all effective choices for treating depression.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge and Attitude towards Suicide among Nurses at Tertiary Level Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Suicide is considered a severe public health problem around the world; suicide-preventive training has shown to influence on knowledge and attitudes. Quasi-experimental (pre-test and post-test) design was used to assess an effectiveness of structured teaching program and compare the level of knowledge and attitude, between experimental and control groups before and after a structured teaching program. Hundred nurses were selected purposively, and then divided into experimental and control groups using …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Prevalence of Poor Quality of Sleep and Associated Factors among Medical Students at Haramaya University
Abstract: Background: Sleep is an essential physiological process for humans. Medical students in most resource limited countries often report poor quality of Sleep due to changing social opportunities and increasing academic demands. However, poor quality of sleep among medical students has not been studied in Haramaya University. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of poor quality of sleep and its associated factors among medical students in …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 47–62 Read article
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Busy Life Syndrome
Abstract: We live in a fast-growing, technology-based money motivated world, leaving us no time to spare in for our work, family, friends, exercise and events. This syndrome was coined by Scottish researchers to describe type of memory loss. According to Glasgow Clinical Trials, the cause of busy life syndrome is hectic life and sleep deprivation which leads to memory loss and lack of concentration. Diagnosis is purely based on clinical history …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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Impact of Psychoeducation Intervention Regarding Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) on Psychiatric Nurses' Knowledge
Abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening neurologic emergency related to the use of neuroleptic agents. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of psychoeducation regarding NMS on psychiatric nurses' knowledge. The quasi-experimental design was used. The study was conducted at The Shebin El Kom Mental Health Hospital at Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. A purposive sample of 50 psychiatric nurses from the above-mentioned setting was enrolled. A constructive …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Rural People Regarding Mental Illnesses Residing in Selected Areas of Loni Village, Maharashtra
Abstract: Introduction: Mental illness has been the problem of mankind since time immemorial. The general public`s attitude towards mental illness is negative, stigmatized and fearful. The knowledge of normal and abnormal mental health makes a significant difference in general public`s caring attitude towards the one with mental illness. The objectives of this study were (i) to assess the knowledge and (ii) to assess the attitude of rural people regarding mental illness …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–40 Read article
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Factitious disorder
Abstract: Factitious disorder is a condition in which an individual approaches to healthcare professionals seeking investigation and treatment for signs and symptoms that they have consciously fabricated. Factitious disorder is a mental disorder in which an individual intentionally produces or inflates the physical or mental illness to attain sympathy, attention from others; the individual is prepared to endure painful or risky tests and create self as ill or injured. It can …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 85–91 Read article
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Hazards of Nicotine Dependence Among Teenagers
Abstract: Background: An individual can have withdrawal symptoms which are uncomfortable feelings that every drug user experiences after he or she has stopped taking a drug. The withdrawal symptoms include shaky, have sleeping difficulties, experienced increased appetite, and feel uneasy, irritable, and less alert. These unpleasant symptoms can prevent many smokers from quitting. Nicotine replacement therapy, just like the nicotine patch and gum, has helped many smokers to quit smoking and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Living Well with Kidney Disease: Nurses Make a Huge Difference
Abstract: Kidney diseases have risen from from the world’s 13th leading causes of death to the 10th and mortality has increased from 8, 13, 000 in 2000 to 1.3 million in 2019. The KKidney diseases disrupt and restrict the activities of daily living and impair the quality of life of patients and their family members. The progression of kidney disease to more severe later stages can be prevented and/or slowed down. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assessing the Physical and Psychological Problems of Workers in Cotton Fabric Industry at Nagercoil in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the physical and psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry at Nagercoil. The following objectives were set for the study:• To assess the physical problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To assess the psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To correlate the physical and psychological problems of workers in the cotton fabric industry • To …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude towards Mental Illness among Adolescents in Selected Schools Tumakuru
Abstract: Adolescents are at risk of developing mental illness due to rapid changes physical and mental development. They need appropriate guidance and support in building sound physical and mental health. Hence the investigator felt that, there is need to assess Knowledge and attitude towards mental illness among adolescents with view to develop information booklet on Prevention of mental illness. Settings and Design: A descriptive survey design was adopted for the present …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Pranayama on Reduction of Pre-examination Anxiety Level Among Senior Secondary Students at Selected Schools of Goindwal Sahib, Punjab, 2019
Abstract: Everyone has to work more accurately and fast in this competitive environment. To keep pace with this advance culture students also need to be more competent and efficient, sometimes these higher expectation and work pressure causes anxiety among students. It works positively for them too as it keep motivating them to achieve their goal. However sometime excessive anxiety among students can impair their functioning which need some coping strategies. Pranayama …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Level of Selfitis Behavior among College Students after COVID-19 Lockdown–A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Abstract Selfitis is a psychological behavior which enhances the desire of an individual to take photos oneself habitually. Students are the major victims of this condition as they are the immediate vulnerable people for all social advancement and currently they are the major stakeholders of gadgets and smartphone. Screen time utilization of students is comparatively more after the impact of COVID-19. Selfie and reels are the new trend students are …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Academic Stress on Adoption of Semester System among First Year B.Sc. Nursing Students of Mar Gregorious Memorial Muthoot Medical Centre College of Nursing, Pathanamthitta
Abstract: A descriptive study was undertaken to assess the level of academic stress on adoption of semester system among first year B.Sc. Nursing students of M.G.M. M.M.C. College of Nursing, Pathanamthitta. The sample size for the study was 60, and a practical sampling method was adopted. Demographic information and a questionnaire for measuring academic stress made up the data gathering tool. The study revealed that 23.33% (14) of the sample have …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Integration of Nursing Theories in Practice
Abstract: Nursing theory is a well thought-out and systematic expression of a set of recommendations related to questions in the discipline of nursing. A nursing theory is a set of ideas, definitions, relationships, and expectations or suggestions derived from nursing models or from other disciplines and project a purposive, methodical outlook of phenomena by designing specific inter-relationships among notions for the purposes of describing, explaining, forecasting, and /or recommending. The purpose …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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identification of triggering factors of migraine
Abstract: Headache disorders, especially the primary types, are considered as major global health problems due to their high prevalence, their almost life-long duration and their substantial disability burden upon the patients 1. The most common primary headaches are tension-type headache and migraine. Migraine headaches may take place due to various triggering factors. One or more triggering factors can be detected in a migraine patient. The important triggers are stress, weather changes, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Natural Ways of Inducing Labour
Abstract: The triggering factor of labour is a mystery. Induction of labour is common in obstetric practice. Over the past several decades the incidence of labour induction has continued to rise. A recent data from WHO global survey on maternal and perinatal health shows that 9.6% of deliveries involve labour induction. Indications for labour induction are postdated pregnancy, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), and medical complications such as diabetes mellitus and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–9 Read article