Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 4, Issue 3 (2014)
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Table of contents
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Helfer Skin Tap Technique during Immunization in Infants in Selected Hospital and Anganwadi of Ambala, Haryana
Abstract: The objectives of the study was to assess and compare level of pain in infants with and without Helfer skin tap technique during immunization and find out relationship between level of pain and duration of cry. One hundred infants were selected through purposive sampling technique, who were attending immunization clinic. The interobserver reliability of FLACC pain scale was established and it was found to be (0.9) and duration of cry …
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Assess the Perception of Nursing Students Towards Nursing Profession in Selected College of Nursing
Abstract: “Life is what our perception is.” Nursing is a noble profession and career of day and night service to the public. Today, the conceptualization by students of nursing profession appears uncertain and the question asked by many students is “what is nursing?” The present study is aimed to assess the perception of nursing students towards nursing profession and to determine the association of the knowledge with selected demographic variables. The …
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Burden on Caregivers of ESRD Patients on Dialysis Waiting for Kidney Transplantation in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a devastating medical, social and economic problem for patients and their families. These patients depend on their family caregivers to assist them with their daily living needs. The aim of this study was to assess extent of burden experienced by caregivers of ESRD patients on dialysis waiting for kidney transplantation in PGIMER, Chandigarh. This was an exploratory study conducted on 91 caregivers of ESRD patients …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structural Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Alcoholism among G.N.M. 2nd Year Students at Selected Nursing School
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding alcoholism among nursing students of Sikar, Rajasthan. A sample comprising 60 students was selected and purposive sampling technique was used. The tools used for data collection were structured knowledge questionnaires. Data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of study reveal that majority of students 60% in experimental and 46.67% in control group were in the age …
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Community Psychiatry and Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Role of Nursing Personnel
Abstract: Community psychiatry focuses on the early detection, prevention, early treatment and rehabilitation of patients with emotional disorders and social deviance as they develop in the community rather than as encountered one-on-one, in private practice, or at larger centralized psychiatric facilities. Particular emphasis is placed on the social-interpersonal-environmental factors that contribute to mental illness. Nurses, being a part of health care team, play a very important role in community psychiatry and …
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Delhi Ladli Scheme 2008: A Parental Perspective
Abstract: An exploratory study to assess the knowledge and utilization of ‘Ladli scheme 2008’ among parents of girl child who are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme in a selected community of Delhi with a view to develop Information Guidelines was conducted. The main objectives of the study were to (i) Identify the parents of girl child who are eligible to avail the benefits of ‘Ladli scheme 2008’. (ii) …
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Effect of Saline Instillation during Endotracheal Tube Suctioning on Oxygen Saturation and Heart Rate: A Randomized Control Trial
Abstract: Normal saline instillation during endotracheal suctioning is a widely used practice in most of the hospitals but there is inconsistency and controversy regarding use of saline. This study aims to find effect of sterile isotonic normal saline instillation during endotracheal suctioning on oxygen saturation and heart rate. Total of 150 patients on mechanical ventilation were selected by total enumerative sampling technique and were then randomized into three groups: (1) Control …
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Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program Regarding Behavioral Problems of Preschoolers in Terms of Attitude of Mothers in Selected Rural Areas
Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess and evaluate the attitude of mothers regarding behavioral problems of preschoolers before and after the administration of planned teaching program. Total sample of the study was 34 mothers. A 26 items and 5- point likert scale was developed after detailed literature search to focus on attitude of mothers regarding behavioral problems of preschoolers. The mean post-test attitude score (98.02) was higher than …
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Knowledge among School Teachers on Well-balanced Diet in High School Children at Selected Schools in Bangalore, Karnataka
Abstract: Nutrition is a complex problem influenced by many factors, among other inadequacies of dietary intake and infection. To overcome the problem, in early 1950’s, a slogan named for 4-healthy-5-perfect was introduced to guide people to consumed foods to achieve a better nutritional and health status. As the slogan was considered not providing enough information on the quantity and the balance in relation to health and biological condition, a new guideline …
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Role of Protocol Adherence and Lack of Protocol in the Precipitation of Nursing Care Errors amongst the Patients Admitted in the Intensive Care Units of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: The common problem in the complex intensive care unit (ICU) is errors. The aim of the present study was to understand the role of protocol adherence versus lack of protocol in the precipitation of nursing care. A qualitative approach was carried out to get into the detail of the phenomenon of nursing care errors. The researcher worked closely with the nursing staff in the main ICU and was involved in …
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Student Nurses Regarding Computer Application in Nursing Curriculum
Abstract: A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of student nurses regarding computer applications in nursing curriculum. B. Sc. Nursing 1st year students in Nightingale Institute of Nursing, Noida was undertaken by Prof Kalpana Mandal, Associate Professor Lekha Singh, Lecturer G. Sonia at Nightingale Institute of Nursing, Noida, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, during the year 2011-13. The objectives of the study were: (1) To assess the knowledge of computer application …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 7–17 Read article