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Digital Tympanic Membrane Temperature versus Digital Axillary Temperature: Comparative Study among NeonatesBy Smriti Arora, Cijo Koshy
Abstract: Neonatal hypothermia continues to be a significant issue in the developing countries and there remains considerable controversy regarding the most appropriate thermometer and the best anatomical site for temperature measurement. In this diagnostic study, the prime objective was to find which thermometry practice could be proved effective for assessment of temperature in neonates. For this, the authors evaluated the agreement between tympanic thermometry measurements, digital axillary thermometry measurements and skin …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 38–46 Read article →
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Concept Maps as an Educational Strategy to Enhance Critical Thinking among Student NursesBy Smriti Arora, Jeena Pradeep, Brajmohan Singh
Abstract: A quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of concept maps as a teaching strategy to facilitate critical thinking among student nurses with regard to congenital heart defects was conducted with primary objective to assess effectiveness of concept maps as a teaching strategy on critical thinking of student nurses with regard to congenital heart defects. Ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Board was obtained. The conceptual framework adopted was Stufflebeam’s …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 30–37 Read article →
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Effectiveness of An Awareness Program Related to Evidence-based Practices in Nursing on Knowledge and Attitude Among Staff Nurses in a Selected Hospital of Delhi: A Quasi-Experimental StudyBy Smriti Arora, Saba Hashmi, Somibala Thokchom
Abstract: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is now considered a standard of care and essential to nurses. The current experimental pretest-posttest designed study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an awareness program on EBP for staff nurses. There was a significant increase in knowledge and attitude scores of 15 staff nurses after the administration of an awareness program on EBP.
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–21 Read article →