Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2014)
Published
Table of contents
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Effectiveness of Video-based Teaching Program on Breastfeeding in Terms of Knowledge and Practice among Postnatal Mothers in a Selected Rural Community of West Bengal, India
Abstract: The study assessed knowledge and practice of breastfeeding in a rural community of West Bengal. The investigator adopted the pre-experimental approach with single group pretest-posttest design, took 30 postnatal mothers by convenient sampling technique, and used a structured interview schedule and observational checklist for data collection to see the effectiveness of video-based teaching program on breastfeeding and found out the relationship knowledge and practice. Study findings reveal that 56.6% mothers …
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Nurses’ Perceived Barriers to Research Utilization in a Selected Hospital at Bangalore
Abstract: Evidence-based nursing (EBN) involves identifying research findings and implementing them in nursing practice to increase the quality of patient care. In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for quality health care. Thus a greater emphasis has been placed on EBN. However, there has been little documentation on the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in Indian scenario. The perceptions of nurses play a significant role in the adoption of …
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Opinionnaire of Staff Nurses on Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) Handoff Protocol
Abstract: This study aimed at obtaining the opinion about situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) technique of handoff using an opinionnaire among nurses. A survey approach was used. The study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital and consisted of 44 staff nurses. The data were collected through an opinionnaire on SBAR technique during patients’ handoff. The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Out of 44 subjects, 25 strongly agree that …
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Prevention of Varicose Veins
Abstract: Varicose veins are abnormal, dilated blood vessels caused by weakening in the vessel wall. Such conditions that increase pressure on the leg veins such as overweight, lack of exercises, hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and menopause, smoking; constipation or people who have prolonged standing or sedentary position or repeated heavy lifting make veins of legs very weak and develop into varicose veins. Researchers report that a mild care of varicose veins …
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Concept Maps as an Educational Strategy to Enhance Critical Thinking among Student Nurses
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 …
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Digital Tympanic Membrane Temperature versus Digital Axillary Temperature: Comparative Study among Neonates
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 …
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Effectiveness of Brushing Technique on Oral Health Status of Secondary School Children in a Selected School, Kolkata, West Bengal
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of brushing technique on oral health status of 5th and 6th standard secondary school children in a selected school, Kolkata, West Bengal. Objectives of the study were to assess the oral health status of the school children before and after demonstration of roll brushing technique, to determine the knowledge of oral health before and after demonstration of roll brushing technique and to …
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Importance of Clinical Decision Making by Nurses in Care of Patients in Acute Care Settings
Abstract: Clinical decision making is a complex process. Healthcare workers need to consider various aspects of healthcare using a vast body of knowledge while formulating a clinical decision. More recently, clinical decision making has become a collaborative process and patients are also involved as much as possible. The ultimate goal of every clinical decision making is to achieve the best health outcomes for the clients. Through review of relevant literatures, seven …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 9–13 Read article