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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING COVID - 19 VACCINE AMONG STUDENTS IN SELECTED NURSING COLLEGE AT TAMILNADU.
Abstract: Covid-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is a disease caused by a virus SARS-CoV-2. It is a very infectious, contagious and quickly transmitted around the world. Covid-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms and also other parts of body may also be affected by the disease. Now as the Covid-19 vaccines have been available to all people worldwide, the vaccines offer life-saving protection against this disease. The next awaiting threat could be …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Study on Willis Ekbom Syndrome
Abstract: Willis Ekbom Syndrome (WES) is a neurological disorder. The individual with WES had poor quality of life since the client suffer from physical and psychological problems because of lack of sleep. WES is usually seen in the middle and later-aged population and females are most affected. The condition often goes unnoticed because of less severe symptoms in the initial period and correlated with other disorders. This article details its wide …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Posttraumatic Behavioral and Cognitive Alterations Among Patients With Head Injury
Abstract: Trauma to the Central Nervous System constitutes an important cause of death and permanent disability. According to CDC the yearly incidence of TBI is eight times greater than that of breast cancer and 34 times greater than HIV/AIDS. TBI meaningfully touch cognitive, physical, and emotional skills. It comprises ambulation, equilibrium, coordination, fine motor skills, strength, communication, data processing, and recollection and so on. Need for the study: injury to the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Effect of Video-assisted Education on Cervical Cancer on Learning Outcomes among Married Women in a Selected Anganwadies under Mundur PHC, Palakkad, Kerala
Abstract: Worldwide, cervical cancer is both the fourth most common cause of cancer and the cause of death from cancer in women. This study was aimed to “Evaluate the effect of video-assisted education on cervical cancer on learning outcomes among married women in selected anganwadies under Mundur PHC”. The objectives of the study were to assess the learning outcomes on cervical cancer among married women before video-assisted teaching programme, evaluate the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Case Study on Kartagener Syndrome
Abstract: Kartagener’s syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by hereditary. The cause for this syndrome is the mutation of many genes. In Kartagener’s syndrome,the cilia areaffected and it leads to many morbidities. In this syndrome, there is a condition called situs inversus, in which the abdominal organs present in mirror image. There is no known particular treatment which can cure the Kartagener’s syndrome, so only the symptoms are treated.
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis among Third-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students
Abstract: Introduction and objectives: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of thyroid diseases in children, adolescents and adults, and it is also the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism with or without goitre. HT is characterized clinically as a commonly occurring, painless, diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland occurring predominantly in middle-aged women. There is an infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells between the follicles followed by their atrophy. …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome: Etio-Pathology with Nursing Consideration
Abstract: Mallory-Weiss syndrome is one the condition resulted in tear or laceration in the distal part of the esophagus and upper part of the stomach which is caused by excessive consumption of alcohol, massive use of carbonated drinks and gastrointestinal irritants. This condition can be diagnosed with the help of reviewing the clinical manifestations and complete blood count, endoscopy, vomitus, and stool examination for presence of blood. This condition can be …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Principles of Fluid Management in Critical Care
Abstract: Critically ill patients are those who are at risk of developing acute cardiovascular insufficiency or shock from any cause. The most common cause of shock has some degree of insufficient intravascular volume and fluid- electrolyte imbalance. Fluid therapy is a dynamic intervention and Volume expansion with fluid is recognized as first step of resuscitation. IV fluid therapy is routinely prescribed across a broad range of clinical settings, including the management …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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Budd–Chiari Syndrome: A Critic Review
Abstract: Budd–Chiari syndrome is a very rare condition which is caused by occlusion of the hepatic veins that drain the liver. This condition is fulminant, acute, chronic, or asymptomatic. There are sever important causes, like hepatic vein thrombosis is associated with polycythemia vera, pregnancy, postpartum state, use of oral contraceptives, etc. In this condition, we can see classical triad of abdominal pain, ascites, and liver enlargement, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 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 on Stress Management Among College Teachers in Salem District
Abstract: Stress at work preserve is a real problem to the organization as well as for its workers. Good management and good work organization are the preeminent forms of stress prevention. If employees are already stressed, their managers and higher authorities should be aware of it and know to help. There is often mystification between pressure or challenge and stress and sometimes it is used to excuse bad management practice. Factors …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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How to Prevent Anorexia Nervosa
Abstract: This article provides knowledge regarding prevention of anorexia nervosa for improving physical and mental health of young population especially adolescent girls. The main aim of this article is to change the attitude of peoples regarding refusal of food for maintaining body image. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by psychologically feeling of loss of appetite especially in age group of adolescents (mostly girls) because of they want to be …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–31 Read article
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Capgras Syndrome
Abstract: A rare delusional disorder where the patient believes that a friend or relative has been replaced by a double or imposter. They view themselves as a double. The disorder is often associated with schizophrenia, some sort of brain injury or damage and neurodegenerative disorder. Neurological theories have been postulated for the causes of Capgras syndrome. The patient believes that he/she is in the world of impersonators, double delusions, paranoid, prosopagnosia, …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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PRION DISEASES: A RARE NEURO-GENERATIVE DEVELOPING DISORDERS
Abstract: Prion diseases are rare, rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative developing diseases affecting in both humans and animals with longer incubation period. These prion diseases are caused by unknown cause, iatrogenic transmission like direct intracerebral injection, prion infected organ transplantation and contact with prion infected feces of animals with scrapie. The clinical finding with prion diseases is that dementia and other neuro muscular symptoms. It is diagnosed by lumbar puncture, magnetic resonance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Hypothesis Types and Research
Abstract: A hypothesis is a statement of the researcher’s expectation or prediction about relationship among study variables. The research process begins and ends with the hypothesis. It is core to the entire procedure and, therefore, is of the utmost importance. Hypothesis is nothing but the heat of the research. In the research without hypothesis, research cannot service properly. The researcher question identifies the study concepts and asks how the concepts might …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 78–80 Read article
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Hand Hygiene during COVID-19 Times: Foe(Mite)?
Abstract: COVID-19 is causing increasing concern, as it also spreads from asymptomatic and mildlysymptomatic cases. Proper hand sanitization is of utmost importance; the absence of whichleads to transmission of infection. Hospital based hand sanitizer dispensers can becomecontaminated with pathogens, capable of causing hospital acquired infections. Proper infectioncontrol of hand sanitizer dispensers and the stringent use of sanitizers with adequate coverageareas are mandatory to combat the novel pandemic COVID-19. This article sheds …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2020 · pp. 7s–10s Read article
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Gadget Addiction and Parental Responsibilities
Abstract: Gadgets like mobile, iPad and other electronic devices are a necessary evil in the modern world. These electronic devices have many advantages in the day-to-day life of human and it is a boon in terms of knowledge transfer to all age groups in a very short span of time. It has its own disadvantages and when recklessly used causes very many ill effects for the mankind. The global pandemic of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Foot Reflexology and Hot Foot Bath as Remedies for Premenstrual Syndrome
Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as the occurrence of physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms start 5 to 11 days before menstruation and disappear once menstruation begins. PMS is most common in women between 20 years old and 40 years old, but can occur in any woman of childbearing age.3 out of every 4 women are affected with one or other …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage
Abstract: Postpartum haemorrhage is the most common cause of perinatal maternal death and is a major cause of maternal morbidity worldwide. Globally, about 500,000 women die annually from complications during pregnancy or childbirth. A well organised self-instructional module is an effective strategy to improve the knowledge of nurse midwives regarding postpartum haemorrhage. An evaluative approach with one group pre-test post-test design was used for the study. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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The Incidence and Factors of Low Birth Weight Among Newborns With Special Reference to Nursing Practice in Odisha – An Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Most of the possible causes of low birth weight are related to poor health status of pregnant women, inadequate prenatal and child care and the secondary complications can be prevented through quality nursing practices. Design and objectives: Cross-sectional study was conducted to determine incidence and factors contributing to low birth weight and associated nursing practices. Study was conducted in a Tertiary care neonatal unit at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 100 mothers …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 26–32 Read article