Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2012)
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Table of contents
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A Comparative Study on Nasopharyngeal and Peripheral Skin Temperature in Critically Ill Patients
Abstract: Skin temperature measurement is an easy and convenient method of temperature measurement, but there is no consensus about its agreement with core temperature. Objective of this study was to compare the skin temperature measurement with the nasopharyngeal temperature (NP) measurement in critically ill patients. It was a prospective comparative study. A total of 280 (140 skin temperature and 140 NP) temperature measurements were obtained from 35 adult ICU patients. The …
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Assessment of Knowledge of Staff Nurses regarding Use of Physical Restraints
Abstract: The use of physical restraints in a hospital is often considered as an accepted and perhaps the unquestioned practice as far as patient safety is concerned. Thus, the nurses’ knowledge regarding their use is of paramount importance. The current study was taken up to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding the use of physical restraints at the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi. Convenience sampling technique …
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Knowledge regarding Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation among the Nursing Personnel Working in Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: All nursing personnel should have knowledge and skill regarding cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, deficient awareness regarding CPR has been reported in literature. A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the knowledge regarding CPR among the nursing personnel working in emergency department of a tertiary care hospital. Using purposive, convenient sampling technique, a total of 70 nursing personnel were enrolled in the study. A validated questionnaire was used to get …
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Level of Anxiety among Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Abstract: Anxiety is a normal reaction to cancer. In patients anxiety can be related to frightening aspects of treatment or to the uncertainty of coping with a potentially life threatening diagnosis. The objective of the present study was to assess the anxiety level of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The methodology adopted for the study involved a non experimental quantitative survey design. A total of 100 patients receiving chemotherapy at Day Care …
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Mental Health Risk Assessment in a Selected Urban Slum of Delhi—A Survey Report
Abstract: Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention are important parts of community mental health program. A survey to assess the mental well-being of the people living in Sangam Vihar in New Delhi, was conducted in order to identify the population ‘at risk’ for getting mental illness. A total of 290 sample subjects were selected from the community through convenient sampling and a cross-sectional survey design was used. Out of 290 …
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Methods to Increase Peripheral Veins Visualization in Patients Getting Chemotherapy
Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is a common nursing procedure often required for the administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, fluids and other medical therapies. The insertion of intravenous cannula can be extremely difficult, particularly in individuals receiving repeated course of chemotherapy. Because of the nature of chemotherapeutic drugs, the veins may get damaged and makes the intravenous cannulation difficult. The current article highlights certain methods which can enhance the visualization …
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Public-Private Partnership: A Reform in Health Care
Abstract: Health sector is a sector of reforms. public-private partnership (PPP) is one such reform that had started in view to lower down the increasing cost of health care by involving private organizations and institutes. It pools the resources from public and private health organizations in order to provide the quality health services to mankind. The success of PPP depends upon the understanding between these organizations and the sincere efforts by …
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Skill Development in Suctioning Technique among Caregivers of Patients Going to be Discharged with Tracheostomy Tube in situ
Abstract: Most of the patients (whose GCS is more than 8) are discharged from Neurosurgery Departments with tracheostomy tube in situ. Periodical suctioning is required to maintain the airway patent. The caregivers need to learn the technique of suctioning. The current study was undertaken with the objective to develop skills in suctioning technique among the caregivers of the patients going to be discharged with tracheostomy tube in situ. An interventional study …
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Utilization of Research by Nurses—Nurses’ Perspective
Abstract: Nursing research is essential for continued improvement in patient care. However, the nurses have thus far failed to realize fully this potential for using research findings in the nursing practice. A descriptive survey was conducted to assess the barriers perceived by nurses in application of research evidence in nursing practice. Some of the barriers perceived by the nurses in utilization of research findings in nursing practice were—lack of knowledge about …
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Compliance for Primary Immunization in Children in an Urban Slum of Delhi
Abstract: To assess the compliance with primary immunization among children in the age group of 1–5 years and its relation with selected variables, a descriptive survey was conducted in an urban slum of Delhi. Parents of 200 children were interviewed and a checklist was used to assess the immunization status of the children. Data was analyzed through the descriptive and inferential statistics using frequency, percentage and chi-square. The compliance with primary …
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Determinants of Current Smoking Behaviour among Third Year Nursing Students in India: Results from Global Health Professional Student Survey (India)
Abstract: Health professionals serve as role models to their patients and public at large. Smoking among health professional would have negative impact on community members. Global Health Professional Student Survey (GHPSS) indicates health professional students including nursing students do smoke. But the factors affecting smoking behaviour are yet to be explored. This study examined GHPSS (2007) to identify factors encouraging smoking among nursing students. Results suggest that male gender, higher age, …
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Deviant Behavior among Adolescents in Selected Senior Secondary Schools in Mullana, Haryana
Abstract: Deviant behavior is commonly seen among adolescents. The consequences of deviant behavior presently pose a major public health problem for the society. The identification, assessment, referral and treatment of aggressive young people are challenges for many institutions including schools, juvenile justice authorities and clinical mental resources. Schools being a major influence on the growing and developing mind of the adolescents provide an ideal setting to carry out such a study. …
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Effect of Abdominal Compression on Blood Pressure of Patients with Postural Hypotension Receiving Antipsychotics/Antidepressants
Abstract: Postural hypotension is caused due to neurogenic and cardiogenic origin is given more attention, but postural hypotension is very commonly seen among patients receiving antipsychotics and antidepressants. Getting the side effects of the medications is one of the factors leading for poor compliance of the treatment. This study aims to investigate effectiveness of Abdominal Compression in managing the patients with postural hypotension receiving antipsychotics /antidepressants. The methodology adopted for the …
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Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate before Peripheral Intravenouscannulation on Phlebitis
Abstract: Phlebitis is one of the most common complications of peripheral inserted catheter that may occur in upto 75% of hospitalized patients. The center for disease control and prevention guidelines recommend a 2% chlorhexidine-based preparation, tincture of iodine, iodophor or 70% isopropyl alcohol for skin antisepsis prior to insertion of intravenous catheters. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of ‘2.5% chlorhexidine gluconate with 70% ethyl alcohol’ before peripheral …
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Effect of Parent Training on Misconception regarding Intellectual Disability
Abstract: Parental involvement in care and rehabilitation of their children with intellectual disability (ID) or mental retardation (MR) has been given due importance to facilitate children’s emotional, social, language, cognitive and motor skill development. However, misconception among the parents limits their involvement in overall development of children with intellectual disability. Though parent training has been utilized for improving misconception resulting in effective parental involvement, there is limited data available in this …
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Effectiveness of Planned Demonstration on “Log Rolling and Range of Motion Exercises” on Performance Score among the Caregivers of Spinal Trauma Patients
Abstract: The disability rate among patients with spinal cord injury is high. Log rolling and range of motion (ROM) exercises are essential to prevent bedsores and contractures. The caregivers of these patients need to be aware about these two important procedures. Therefore, this study was carried out in the neurosurgery unit of a tertiary care hospital. Two standardized tools, i.e., “ASIA (American Spinal Injury Assessment) grading scale” and “Muscle Strength Scale” …
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Improving Knowledge Regarding Universal Precautions amongst Nurses in Delhi
Abstract: Universal precautions are important, without it there are lot of health problems. Every nurse is expected to have proper knowledge of universal precautions, which can be improved with training. The objective was to find out the impact of training on knowledge of nurses regarding universal precautions. A hospital based intervention study was carried out from January 2010 to March 2011 in Maharishi Valmiki Hospital Pooth Khurd, New Delhi on 74 …
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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Breastfeeding among College Girls of a Selected College of Ludhiana
Abstract: Breast milk is vital for the growth and development of children but due to various reasons it is not given. The knowledge and attitude of mothers play a significant role in initiation of this natural practice. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of college girls of Ludhiana, Punjab regarding breastfeeding,who are going to be the future mothers. A pre-tested structured multiple-choice questionnaire having items on …
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Knowledge and Practice of the Senior Secondary School Teachers on Disaster Management In Earthquake
Abstract: Disaster reduction should begin in school that demands raising level of awareness among both students and teachers. The objective of the present study was to develop and evaluate the information booklet on Disaster Management in Earthquake for secondary school teachers after assessing their knowledge and practice on Disaster Management in earthquake The methodology adopted for this purpose was that an intervention pre-test post-test design was used among 60 teachers of …
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