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648 articles for “pre-experimental study”
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A Study to Assess Prevalence of Tobacco Use Among Adolescents and Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Ill Effects of Tobacco Use and Its Prevention Among Adolescents in Selected Community of New Delhi
Abstract: Introduction: Tobacco use among adolescents has become a global challenge and it is reaching pandemic levels. The objectives of the study were: (a) to assess the prevalence of tobacco use among adolescents in a selected community of New Delhi; (b) To provide an organised education programme on the negative effects of tobacco smoking and how to prevent it for teenagers in a chosen New Delhi community; (c) to determine whether …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–38 Read article
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A Quantitative Theoretical Conceptual Framework for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Simulation
Abstract: Background of the study: Pediatric IV cannulation is an integral part of modern medicine and is practiced in virtually every health care setting. Children have approximately half the number of usable veins than adults, but they have less accessible veins. Pediatric IV cannulation can be challenging. Nurses performing IV procedures in children should be skillful and knowledgeable in basic IV therapy applications. Simulation provides effective and efficient Knowledge and skills …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Experimental Study of Self –Healing in Reinforced Concrete Flexural Elements
Abstract: Concrete structural elements undergo cracking under tensile stresses which can adversely affect the performance of these members. The increased availability of design solutions facilitating the self-healing of the cracked concrete elements can lead to the enhancement of the service life of concrete structures. This paper presents the findings of an experimental study where shape memory materials such as Constantan and Nitinol wires have been used in flexural concrete elements. Tests …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Infra-Red Lamp Therapy on Healing of Episiotomy Wound among Postnatal Mothers in Selected Hospitals at Kolar District, Karnataka
Abstract: Introduction: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of infrared lamp therapy on healing of episiotomy wound among postnatal mothers by comparing experimental and control group scores. Methods and materials: The experimental (pretest–posttest control group) design was adopted for the study. Postnatal mothers those who were admitted in S.N.R Hospital taken as the experimental group and Postnatal mothers those who were admitted in R.L. Jalappa Hospital taken …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Effectiveness of Psycho-Education Program for Attitude of Family Caregivers of Patient’s with Bipolar Affective Disorder, Sudan, 2017–2019
Abstract: Background: A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of psycho-education program on family caregivers’ attitude of patients with BAD at El-Tigani El-Mahi Psychiatric Teaching Hospital, Sudan. It exhibited excellent benefits when administered to those with bipolar affective disorders, reducing both re-hospitalization rates and number of days a person spends in the hospital. Aim: The main aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of psycho-education for attitude of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 76–83 Read article
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EFFECT OF MUSIC THERAPY ON ANXIETY AMONG PATIENTS IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Abstract: BackgroundAn intensive care unit is a special department of a hospital or health care facility that provides intensive care to patients with severe or life-threatening illnesses and injuries, which require constant care, close supervision from life support equipment and medication in order to ensure normal bodily functions. Anxiety is common among intensive care unit patients which can lead to various physiological and psychological changes making the patient recovery difficult. Effective …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Effectiveness of Helfer Skin Tap Technique on Pain during IM Injection
Abstract: ABSTRACT Materials and Methods: Quantitative approach was used by the investigator to evaluate the objectives of the study. True Experimental research design with two group Pre-test and Post-test only design was selected to achieve the objectives and to fulfill the need for the study. The study was conducted in the general ward of MGMC&RI. The sample selected for the study were 80 patients, 40 in each group (control & experimental). …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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To Enhance Wear Resistance of Cast Iron Using Thermal Spray Coating Techniques
Abstract: In the present research work, an experimental study is being carried out to evaluate and enhance wear resistance of cast iron using thermal spray coating techniques. For this work, coating materials used were WC–Co–Cr and Ni–Cr in powdered form, and the coating was done by D-gun (detonation-gun) method. Wear behavior was investigated using pin-on disc apparatus at 30,40 and 50N on both coated and uncoated samples of cast iron, and …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Experimental Energy Analysis of R134a and HC (Propane + Butane) as a Refrigerant in Domestic Refrigerator
Abstract: This paper presents an experimental and numerical study for identical household refrigerator using hydrocarbon butane/propane mixture as a drop replacement for R134a. GWP of R134a is very high (i.e.1300) as compared to hydrocarbon butane/propane mixture (i.e. 8). The household refrigerator basically designed to work with R134a. In this paper the cooling performance for both refrigerants was experimentally measured and then compare for suction temperature, temperature after condensing, temperature after cooling …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Effect of Intervention Package on Self-Esteem of Senior Citizens
Abstract: A pre-experimental one group pretest posttest study was conducted to assess the effect of intervention package on self-esteem of senior citizens in a selected community, Kerala. A total of 40 senior citizens were selected by convenience sampling technique. The tools used for the study were background information of senior citizens and modified self-esteem scale. The study result shows that there is significant association between self-esteem and education ( Χ2=-5.45, p …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Importance of Play in Children among Mothers of Children under 12 years of Age in Selected Hospitals in Pala
Abstract: The study was conducted “To assess the knowledge and attitude regarding importance of play in children among mothers of children less than 12 years of age”. The objectives were to assess the knowledge regarding importance of play among mothers, to assess the attitude regarding importance of play among mothers, to determine the association between knowledge and selected demographic variables, to determine the association between attitude and selected demographic variables, and …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 40–46 Read article
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The Success of Participatory Workplace Interventions in Minimizing Office Workers' Sedentary Behaviour: The Study is Quasi-experimental
Abstract: Aim: This investigation has three goals: (1) to evaluate the level of sedentary behavior currently being practiced by office personnel; (2) To determine if participatory workplace interventions are effective at reducing office workers' inactive behavior; (3) to Discover the relationship between their pre-test sedentary behavior level and the chosen demographic factors. Background: Occupational sedentary behavior is a significant factor in the total risk of being sedentary. There is little proof …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Effectiveness of Hand Massage on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Posted for Cataract Surgery, at a Selected Hospital of Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Introduction: Eyes help us to appreciate the beauty of this world, experience the joy of learning new things & 80% of whatever we perceive comes from our vision. A cataract refers to the clouding or opacity of the typically transparent lens in the eyes. This condition can occur in one or both eyes and is a primary cause of global blindness. Material and Methods: The research approach was quantitative and …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Awareness of Mothers of School Age Children on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse – A Parenting Challenge
Abstract: A non-experimental research study was adopted to identify the Awareness of Mothers of school age children on Child Sexual Abuse. In India, an estimated 679,000 children are victims of abuse and neglect as per the recent statistics. Mothers who satisfied the inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling technique and provided with questionnaire on Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Child sexual abuse. A teaching using power point presentation and then …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Anxiety and Physiological Parameters Among Elderly in Selected Old Home, Coimbatore
Abstract: An experimental study with a two-group pretest and posttest design was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of massage therapy on anxiety and physiological parameters among elderly adults residing in Annai Mother Therasa Old Age Home, Coimbatore. The study included 40 participants selected through simple random sampling and assigned equally to experimental and control groups. Data were collected using a Socio-Demographic Data Sheet, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and physiological measures, …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–29 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Substance Use Disorder among Adolescents Studying in Senior Secondary Schools of Jalandhar, Punjab, 2019
Abstract: Substance use patterns are the cause of serious public health problems. It has been noticed in keen that from the past 8 to 10 years, the use of drugs has highly increased. Also, it has been reported that Punjab is ranked on the top most for drug marketing amongst all the states of India. The people start consuming drugs due to peer pressure, depression, crisis, craze to taste the drugs …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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A Study to assess the effect of black tea mouth rinse on dental plaque among children between 7-14 years at Z. P.High School,A. Rangampet
Abstract: The study aimed to assess the effect of black tea mouth rinse among children with dental plaque in experimental group. This experimental pre test and post test control group study was conducted on 50 children between the age of 7-14 years (25 each in experimental and control group) at Z. P .High School, A. Rangampet. The average value of plaque index in experimental group before study was 1.56 and after …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Comparison study on effect of ethanol and HOME biodiesel blends on the Performance and emission characteristics of CI engine with and without Preheat
Abstract: The internal combustion engines used in Propulsion, Transportation and marine applications, will leads to socio economical growth of any country. The emissions from the fossil fuels leads too several environmental issues like inexperienced homes impact, gas depletion etc. This paper depicts the use of biodiesel as an alternative source of energy for an IC engine. The experimental investigation were carried out on single cylinder 4-stroke compression Ignition (CI) engine operating …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Temperature-Dependent Acoustic and Thermodynamic Investigation of Molecular Interactions in the 1-Propanol–n-Hexane Binary Mixture
Abstract: The present study investigates the molecular interactions and thermophysical behavior of the binary mixture comprising 1-propanol and n-hexane over the temperature range of 288.15–318.15K. The experimental determination of density (ρ), viscosity (η), and ultrasonic velocity (u) was carried out over the entire composition range, and the measured data were utilized to evaluate several acoustical and thermodynamic parameters, including the Van der Waals constant, relaxation strength, acoustic impedance, Rao’s constant, Wada’s …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 16–33 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