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189 articles for “Professionalism”
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Psycho-social Aspects of Critically III Patients: A Review
Abstract: Introduction: Critical care units (CCUs) is fast-based treatment, which includes highly technologically focused arrangements for invasive and non-invasive procedures with high intensity interventions. Causes of psycho-social distress: Acute distressing events, Situational-related to an external event/situation Maturational, dismemberment, accession, demoralization, alteration in selfconcept and body image, pain and excessive anxiety, depersonalization, social isolation and separation, impaired communication. Clinical Manifestations: Psychological immobility, powerlessness, loneliness, helplessness, hopelessness, avoidance and denial, hostility and anger, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Abstract: According to the census 2011, total percentage of children in India is about 39% of total population, out of which 6.46% of children suffer with childhood psychiatric problems. Such problems in children existed from early period, but currently due to increased awareness, the rate of cases being reported at child and adolescent psychiatry clinics has tremendously increased. Child and adolescent psychiatry is an emerging field, which demands a multi-disciplinary team …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Nursing Burnout: The Innovative approach to Overcome
Abstract: Health care organizations and management need to acknowledge the problem of work related stress and provide the much needed appropriate measures. Examining nurses’ working conditions and ensuring availability of resources is likely to improve job satisfaction, decrease turnover and intent to leave. Nurses have tremendous responsibilities and deal with enormous challenges. It is reported that nurses are more prone to developing stress than other health care professionals. Drawing attention to …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 55–60 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health Nursing Practice Among Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing, Ludhiana
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding legal and ethical issues in mental health nursing practice among nursing students in selected colleges of nursing, Ludhiana. Objectives: To assess the pre-test knowledge score of nursing students regarding legal and ethical issues in mental health nursing practice in experimental and control groups; to assess the post-test knowledge score of nursing students regarding legal and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 41–68 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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Mental health problems of Adolescents
Abstract: Adolescence is a unique developmental period during which major physical, psychological and social changes occur. Adolescents are very conscious of their personal appearance which changes considerably due to sexual and physiological changes. Some adolescents are at greater risk of mental health conditions due to their living conditions, stigma, discrimination or exclusion, or lack of access to quality support and services. Nursing professionals can make significant contributions to health promotions among …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 80–84 Read article
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Ideal Paradigm Disputes, Conflict and Emerging Convergences in Nursing
Abstract: Paradigm is the set of adequacy of agents in an arena, which provide a structure in which perspective the scientists’ research to solve scientific complications and standardize the sequences of studies in the field. The purpose of this paper is an analysis of the nursing model. Nursing paradigm determines the goals and boundaries like a foundation of a building. Nursing as a moving profession from unified and constant roles, and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Caregivers of Patients with Affective Disorders
Abstract: Mental disorders are widely recognized as a major contributor to the global burden of disease worldwide. In this affective disorders or mood disorders are more prominent, affecting about one in ten thousand during their life time. Caregivers are one of the three basic components of treatment along with the patient and healthcare professionals. Attitude and beliefs regarding mental illness are moulded by personal knowledge, knowing and interacting with those living …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Integrating Nursing Theory into Practice: Orem Self-Care Deficit Theory
Abstract: Nurses base their practice on their experience, intuition or the way they have been taught. Such approaches lead to role and stereotypical practice. The knowledge for the science of nursing can be provided through testable theories. Theory provides professional autonomy by guiding the practice, education and research functions of the profession. Orem’s general theory is composed of three interrelated theories which include: (1) the theory of self-care (describes and explains …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Innovations in Nursing
Abstract: Nurses are playing a vital role in providing quality of patient health care through the creative and innovative ideas based on observation at the bedside knowledge and practice. Nurses with the best ideas can use the space to create objects that will help the patient care. Nursing innovations is a fundamental source of progress for health care system around the world. Nurses work in all setting all setting with all …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Growth Pattern of Adolescent Students of Selected School of Indore in the Year 2016–2017
Abstract: Adolescence is a stage which marks the developmental transition from childhood to adulthood, during this time many important social, economic, biological, and demographic events set the stage for adult life. The nature and quality of young people’s future lives, as well as a country’s future social and economic development, depend largely on how well adolescents navigate this transition. The present study is an effort to assess the growth and development …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Research Methodology
Abstract: Nursing research practice has experienced remarkable growth in the fast decades. Today nurses have greater degree than before with their practicing scientific method of research. To produce scientific research, it is necessary to have skills in the scientific research or method. It is not only need to understand regarding scientific method and also need to understand and identify problems that need scientific investigation. The ultimate goal of any profession is …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 63–67 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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Liquor and health
Abstract: Alcoholism is becoming widespread problem in the Indian society. The age of first exposure to alcohol in the state has dropped to 15 years. Added concern is the increasing numbers of women specially girls becoming addicted to alcohol. This trend is causing socio-economic problems but little is being done to arrest this social trend[1]. Individuals struggling with alcoholism often feel as though they cannot function normally without alcohol. This can …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 99–105 Read article
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Level and Pattern of Psychological distress among Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients over the course of chemotherapy and radiation-therapy
Abstract: Introduction: All the phases of cancer trajectory lead to considerable anxiety and pressure for significant others, the treatment phase is stated as the most stressful phase. So the current study is undertaken to understand the pattern of psychological distress among family- caregivers (FCGs) across this crucial period while their loved one were undergoing chemotherapy and/ Radiation-therapy (CT &/RT). Methods: Descriptive, exploratory, longitudinal survey was done to assess the level of …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 89–98 Read article
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Problem-Based Learning-An Overview
Abstract: Problem based learning attempts to break this focus by engaging students in structuring solutions to real life, relevant, contextualized problems. Problem based learning is any learning environment in which the problem drives the learning. Purposes of problem based learning is to gain an understanding of principles that underline phenomenon, helps to aim at problem analyzing skills training in particular professional situation, to exercise that students learn to take decision independently …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 111–116 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Simulation on Newborn Care Among III Year B.Sc. Nursing Students of SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka
Abstract: Background of the Study: Essential newborn care is a critical skill for professional nurses, who must understand and follow various steps in the care provided for a newborn after delivery and which extended till the discharge of mother and baby, to assure the newborn safety. This care is mainly divided into two: immediate care and ongoing care. The care which is provided immediately after birth within 24 hours is immediate …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 64–69 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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Maternal Satisfaction in Providing Tactile and Kinaesthetic Stimulation to Preterm Newborn
Abstract: Background: Preterm neonates are the babies born before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Most of the preterm newborns require continuous observation and care. Studies proved that when the mothers are involved in giving care to the babies in NICU, it may reduce the postnatal stress among them, and also improves the maternal–child interaction. This study aimed to involve the mothers to provide tactile and kinaesthetic stimulation (TKS) for the preterm …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–12 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