Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2014)
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A Study of Changes in RBC Indices and Electrolytes after Blood Donation to Overcome Misconceptions Regarding Blood Donation
Abstract: To rule out the various misconception about blood donation, a study was undertaken by evaluating the effect of blood donation on the RBC indices, Hb% and Sr. electrolytes. In this study 300 ml blood of healthy individual was taken out and RBC indices assessed on Day 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st & 30th. It was found that there is no effect of B.D. on RBC indices, i.e., RBC Count MCV, MCH, …
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Anthropometric Characteristics and Nutritional Status based on Body Mass Index of Adults in Rural Orissa, India – A Cross-sectional Survey
Abstract: The authors sought to examine anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status based on body mass index (BMI) of adults in Rural Orissa, India. A total of 250 subjects who met inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Anthropometric characteristics such as height, weight, mid upper arm circumference were measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated by the standard equation. Chronic energy deficiency (CED) was evaluated to find out the severity …
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Assessment of Knowledge of Nursing Personnel Regarding Neonatal Resuscitation
Abstract: Neonatal resuscitation (NR) skills are essential for all health care providers who are involved in the care of newborns. A difficult delivery can result in perinatal asphyxia if appropriate resuscitation is not available. Knowledge regarding neonatal resuscitation is therefore crucial for the reduction of early neonatal deaths and infant mortality rate. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge about neonatal resuscitation among nursing staff working at a tertiary …
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Assessment of Knowledge of Parents Regarding Prevention of Home Accidents Among Under Five Children
Abstract: Every child in the world matters. Children have the right to grow up in an environment that provides them “special care and assistance” that children require. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge of parents regarding prevention of home accidents among under five children and to determine the association of the knowledge with selected sample characteristics. The research approach was non-experimental with Descriptive Survey Design in selected rural area …
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Assessment of Perception and Preparedness Regarding Use of Electronic Health Records Among Health Care Professionals
Abstract: This study was conducted with objectives to assess perception about need and use of electronic health records and preparedness to adopt electronic heath records. A descriptive study was conducted in Jan, 2013 at ICU’s of DMC and Hospital, Ludhiana. A total of 200 health care professionals consisting of, 150 nurses, 30 technicians and 20 resident doctors were selected by stratified random sampling technique. Structured questionnaire consists of 20 items to …
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Breast Cancer: Risk Factors: A Mini Review of Literature
Abstract: Breast cancer was considered to be one amongst the most commonly cancer disease in the world. Now it is considered to be the second cancer disease among women in India, with most of the affected population is in the urban areas. Breast cancer is seen mostly after the age of 40 years. According to the Cancer fact 2012, breast cancer is now seen to be among women aged from 35 …
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Effectiveness of Warm Water Foot-Bath Therapy on Physiological Parameters of Children with Fever at a Selected Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study with non equivalent control group time series design was conducted on warm water foot-bath therapy on 30 children with fever in the pediatric unit at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, by adopting non probability purposive sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to determine the effectiveness of warm water foot-bath therapy in terms of differences in physiological parameters of children with fever between experimental …
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A Study to Assess the Teaching and Learning Difficulties in Clinical Teaching Learning Process as Perceived by the Faculty and the Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing, under Manipal University
Abstract: The objectives of the study are to assess the perceived learning difficulties in clinical teaching learning process by nursing students and to determine the perceived teaching difficulties in clinical teaching learning process by nursing faculty. This was a descriptive survey conducted in selected nursing colleges under Manipal University. The study participants included 170 nursing students and 50 nursing faculty. The perceived learning difficulties in clinical teaching learning process by nursing …
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Moyamoya Disease: A Cerebral Disorder of Children
Abstract: Moyamoya disease is an increasingly recognized arteriopathy associated with cerebral ischemia and has been associated with approximately 6% of childhood strokes. It is characterized by chronic progressive stenosis at the apices of the intracranial internal carotid arteries (ICA), including the proximal anterior cerebral arteries and middle cerebral arteries. Occurring in tandem with reduction in flow in the major vessels of the anterior circulation of the brain, there is compensatory development …
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The Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge Regarding Antioxidant Diet among Staff Nurses
Abstract: People can identify at least one or two antioxidant vitamins and or minerals due to media and advertisement, but misconceptions exit about the role of antioxidants in the diet and in human disease. Therefore, properly training future nurses, doctors, nutrition educators, dieticians, researchers and other medical professionals about the biochemical functions of antioxidant nutrients should be a point of emphasis. The purpose of the present study was to assess nurses …
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Effectiveness of Puppet Show Regarding Oral Health in Terms of Knowledge and Oral Health Status of Primary School Children at Selected Primary School of Ambala
Abstract: Oral health is an integral part of general health and is essential for well being. The 60–90% of school children worldwide has dental cavities. The oral health diseases are preventable by dental health education and behavioral modifications towards maintenance of oral health. The study was aimed to assess and evaluate the knowledge and oral health status of primary school children before and after the administration of puppet show regarding oral …
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A Study to Develop and Test the Effectiveness of an Informational Booklet on Home Management of Patients with Bipolar Affective Disorder for the Family Members of Bipolar Affective Disorder Patients Receiving Treatment in Selected Hospitals of Delhi
Abstract: Mental health is still a neglected area in our society. The resentment, fear, shame, guilt are the common reactions faced by mentally ill people. Family has an important role when it comes to treating, rehabilitating, assisting an individual during illness. The aim of the study was to develop and test the effectiveness of an informational booklet on home management of patients with bipolar affective disorder for the family members of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 9–18 Read article