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648 articles for “pre-experimental study”
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Effect of Interventional Protocol for Oropharyngeal Irrigation on Prevention of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia among Intubated Patients Admitted in ICU of Selected Hospital
Abstract: Oral care is too forgotten in the physiological crises of critical illness. The problems developing from their time in intensive care unit (ICU) can cause long-term oral and nosocomial disease. Maintaining oral hygiene in critically ill patients is a key nursing obligation, and the health of a patient's mouth canbe an indicator of the quality of nursing care received. The critical care nurses can contribute the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 39–42 Read article
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Effect of acupressure on intradialytic hypertension among patients undergoing hemodialysis
Abstract: : A quasi experimental study was done to assess the effectiveness of acupressure on intradialytic hypertension among patients undergoing hemodialysis in Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam, Kollam. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test scores of IDH in experimental group(Group I) and control group (Group II), to determine the post-test scores of IDH among Group I after acupressure and in Group II, to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Residual Complications After Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract: Aim: the study aims to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of staff nurses regarding residual complications after traumatic brain injury in a selected hospital, Bangalore. Methods: pre experimental one group pretest and posttest study was conducted with 60 staff nurses working at Kempegowda Institute of Health Science and Research Center. Samples were selected by using purposive sampling technique and the data were collected using self-administered structured …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Child Abuse Among Mothers of Preschoolers
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding child abuse among the mothers of preschoolers. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding child abuse among the mothers of preschoolers and to find the association between knowledge regarding child abuse among the mothers of preschoolers with selected demographic variables. The study was based on health belief model. The research design adopted for the study was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Effect of Nesting on Discomfort Level among Low-Birth-Weight Babies at a Selected Tertiary Care Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Abstract: Nesting technique may be a nursing skill used ordinarily within the developmental care of low-birth-weight (LBW) infant. Nesting is prepared to maintain the physiological, behavioural and postural stability of preterm infant in which the infant’s hands together near face and feet together by using rolled-up sheets to form oval-shaped nest. Nesting maintains premature infants in a very snug position; modify spontaneous motor activity for skeletal. An experimental study was conducted; …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–33 Read article
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Improving Prestressed Concrete Box Girders Using Polymer Composites: Experimental Findings and Analysis
Abstract: Prestressed concrete box girder bridges exhibit complex structural behavior due to various loading scenarios. Extensive studies, both experimental and numerical, have helped advance their use in engineering. The spatial stress in prestressed concrete box girder bridges, especially during construction and service phases, has been analyzed using shell cells, which provide more accurate tensile stress data than beam cells. The deck with the numerous hat section was evaluated in the current …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Experimental Study and Determination of Water Quality Index of Daya River
Abstract: The present study on spatio-temporal variation and water quality evaluation in river Daya was carried out along its course in nearby Bhubaneswar city of Odisha along the east coast of India, to evaluate the pollution status and variation in physico-chemical parameters of water at eleven different sites. Taking note on the degradation of water quality in Daya river, research was under taken to study the Water Quality index as per …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LAUGHTER YOGA IN REDUCING DEPRESSION AMONG ELDERLY PEOPLE (ABOVE 60 YEARS) IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF LUDHIANA, PUNJAB.
Abstract: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of laughter yoga in reducingdepression among elderly people (above 60 Years) in the selected villages of Ludhiana, Punjab.The motivation behind the study is to evaluate the viability of chuckling yoga among theburdensome elderly persons in order to reduce the level of depression and enhance the quality oflife. Conceptual framework was based on Wiedenbach’s Conceptualization of Nursing Practiceand Process Methodology: A quantitative …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Antenatal Care among Primigravida Mothers at Selected Hospitals of Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: Nurses are in a unique position to educate and empower women, through the phases of child birth, for them to achieve a healthy pregnancy with the optimum outcome of a healthy baby. Despite various measures taken to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, it remains very high in India. Knowledge and awareness about care risks associated with pregnancy among women can help them to seek maternal care services and reduce maternal …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Schools At Tiruvannamalai District.
Abstract: Introduction: Anemia is one of the most widespread public health problems especially in developing countries. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach was used in the study; a quasi- experimental one group pretest posttest design was adopted. The sample sizes 30. The conceptual framework was based on the modified model of Widenbache’s Helping of Clinical Nursing Theory (1964). A convenience sampling technique was adopted. The tool used for data collection was …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 19–24 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 Computer Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Observed Practices of Body Mechanics among Children
Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of computer assisted teaching programme on the knowledge and observed practices of body mechanics among school children in Mary Matha Public School, Ernakulam. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test knowledge score regarding body mechanics before the teaching program, to assess the observed practice on body mechanics before the teaching programme, to evaluate the effectiveness of computer assisted teaching programme on …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Dental Fluorosis
Abstract: Introduction: Dental fluorosis remains one of the most common disorders affecting the teeth, starting right from the early age. Hence it is important to prevent dental fluorosis from the school age level. To a certain duration (as per WHO; 0.6 ppm), fluoride ingestion is useful for teeth and bone development, but excessive ingestion causes a disease called fluorosis. The greatest matter in dental fluorosis is aesthetic modification in the permanent …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme among Nursing Students Regarding Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) in Selected Colleges of Nursing, Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding advanced cardiac life support among nursing students in selected colleges of nursing, Ludhiana, Punjab. The research project was undertaken by Mr. Ashish Victor in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Master degree of Science in Nursing from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjab. Methodology: Research hypothesis was that the post-test mean knowledge score of …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–45 Read article
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An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Video-Assisted Teaching Module on Enhancing Knowledge About COVID-19 Among Patients at Chirayu Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal (M.P.)
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching module in improving knowledge about COVID-19 among patients admitted to Chirayu Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal (M.P.). A pre-experimental research design was employed for this study, where a sample of patients admitted to the hospital was selected using a convenient sampling technique. The study involved two phases: pre-test and post-test assessments. Initially, the patients’ knowledge regarding COVID-19 was assessed …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Module on Knowledge Regarding Techniques of Expressing and Utilization of Expressed Breast Milk to Establish Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Working Lactating Mother in Selected Industries, Bhub
Abstract: Breast milk – “The liquid gold,” nutritionally and immunologically, there is no challenge as to the dominance of human breast milk over formula, which cares child and the mother. Articulated breast milk was suggested as substitute for breast milk. This necessitated the storage of milk for longer time and making it more widely acceptable and usable. The use expressed breast milk for those infant had made considerable impact on morbidity …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Experimental Study on Different Types of Insulating Layers in Multilayer Wall Structures
Abstract: The present study reports thermal profile observations related to the on-field experiments in hot dry climatic zone on four identical test building structures each having dimension 2×2 sq. ft. (0.61×0.61 sq. m.) but with different insulating layers. The experiments have been performed at Kota, Rajasthan, India. All four structures are made of fly ash brick wall and roof is made of concrete. Concrete roof is made on wood slab. In …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Clinical Evaluation of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Culture and Multiplex PCR for the Characterization of Multiple Drug Resistance Tuberculosis in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Abstract: Multiple drug resistance (MDR) tuberculosis timely diagnose is of utmost clinical relevance and needs to be diagnose at initial stages for the proper treatment. The current study was done to detect the multiple genes for MDR tuberculosis (TB) in clinical isolates by molecular tools. 186 clinical samples were considered out and subjected for AFB smear preparation, Nested PCR (IS6110) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex detection and MDR TB PCR targeting rpoB, …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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A Study to Assess The Effectiveness Of Self Instruction Module On Pregnancy And Childbirth Among Adolescent Boys In Selected College At Mangalore
Abstract: Introduction: Adolescence is a developmental stage of tremendous biological, social and cognitive change. Pregnancy and childbirth represent major events for both men and women. Care during pregnancy and childbirth is an essential part of modern healthcare. Male involvement or men’s participation is one of the ten elements of reproductive health.. As adolescents are vulnerable group, there is an urgency for equipping adolescent boys with adequate knowledge on reproductive health. Objectives …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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Characterization and Photocatalytic Treatment of Oil Produced Water Using TiO2
Abstract: Photo catalytic oxidation is gaining momentum in treating waste water very effectively coupled with solar energy. The solar nano photo catalytic technique involves excitation of a semiconductor through the adsorbent of the electromagnetic radioactivity, most generally within the UV spectrum. In one methodology titanium dioxide semiconductor is excited by using photons which possess sufficient electricity to motivate electrons from valence band which known as band gap, to the conduction band. …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article