Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 16, Issue 2 (2026)
Table of contents
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Mental Health Nursing Interventions in Schizophrenia Care: Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Strategies in Managing Schizophrenia Disorder
Abstract: Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior that can significantly impair an individual’s functioning and quality of life. Mental health nurses play a pivotal role in the comprehensive management of schizophrenia through patient-centered and evidence-based interventions. This article critically examines the effectiveness of nurse-led strategies in the management of schizophrenia, with particular emphasis on pharmacological support, psychosocial interventions, psychoeducation, therapeutic …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of an Information Education Communication Module Regarding Health Hazards of Junk Food Among Late Adolescent at Selected Villages
Abstract: Junk food refers to ready-to-eat foods that are prepared and served quickly, including a wide range of fast-food products. In recent years, the popularity and consumption of junk food have risen markedly in India, particularly among adolescents and young adults, who constitute the largest consumer group. This growing preference has made junk food a regular component of the dietary patterns of many adolescents in developing nations. Frequent consumption of these …
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Water Sanitation and Waterborne Disease Incidence among Households: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: The study was conducted to assess water sanitation practices and the incidence of waterborne diseases among households in a selected ward of Koodalloor Panchayath, Kottayam, Kerala. The objectives were to assess the sources of household water, evaluate water sanitation and safety practices, and identify the incidence of waterborne diseases among family members during the previous year. A community-based descriptive study design was adopted. A total of 138 households were selected …
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Impact of Smartphone Use on Health Status and Study Habits Among Students: A Study of Self-Financing Nursing Colleges
Abstract: Background: The proliferation of smartphones within academic environments has introduced far-reaching consequences for both physical and psychological well-being and academic engagement. Nursing students, whose professional formation depends on concentrated learning and sound clinical reasoning, represent a particularly vulnerable yet understudied group within this discourse. Objective: This systematic review synthesizes peer-reviewed evidence examining the multidimensional impact of smartphone use on the health status and study habits of students enrolled in self-financing …
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Simulation-Based Training in Nursing Education: An Academic Perspective
Abstract: Simulation-based education has become an important component of contemporary nursing education, providing students with opportunities to develop clinical competence, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient safety skills in a controlled learning environment. By recreating realistic clinical situations, simulation allows nursing students to apply theoretical knowledge, practice clinical procedures, and respond to patient care challenges without exposing actual patients to unnecessary risks. Different simulation approaches, including high- and low-fidelity manikins, standardized patients, …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 42–47 Read article