Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 8, Issue 3 (2018)
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Magnitude of Early Skin-to-Skin Care Practice and Associated Factors among Postnatal Women in Harari Region Hospitals, Ethiopia, 2017
Abstract: Background: Early skin-to-skin care (SSC) is among recommended top ten essential routine newborn care practices after birth for all stable mothers and newborns, regardless of mode of delivery. Despite the large quantity of evidence suggesting the positive impact of the method, it is often a neglected practice, contrary to current newborn care guidelines. The main aim of this study was to assess early SSC practice and associated factors among postnatal …
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A comparative study to assess the Ankle Brachial Index by palpatory and Doppler method
Abstract: Background of the study: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is strongly associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality. Relatively few non-invasive diagnostic tests are available that can reveal the evidence of atherosclerosis before the development of symptoms. One such simple, cost effective diagnostic test is Ankle Brachial Index. Since, there is a need to validate palpatory method of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) measurement, the study was conceived.Aim of the study: …
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Effectiveness of communication chart on patient satisfaction among conscious intubated patients: A randomized controlled trial
Abstract: OBJECTIVESLack of communication among intubated patient frequently described in literature as major problem. The main thrust of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of communication chart in improving patient satisfaction among conscious intubated patients.METHODSRandomized control design was employed using non-replacement lottery method to allocate 30 subjects in each control and experimental group. Ethical approval was obtained by the Ethics Review Committee of hospital. Data were collected at pre-intervention and …
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Assessment of intravenous (IV) cannula care practices among nurses working in medical, surgical wards and emergency areas
Abstract: Background: Intravenous therapy is an integral part of nursing care but is associated with a high risk of infection. A descriptive study to assess IV cannulation care practices among nurses working in medical surgical wards and emergency areas in Nehru hospital, PGIMER, Chandigarh was carried from 26th March to 3rd April 2018. Material and Methods: The study included 150 nurses selected by total enumeration method. The care practices were assessed …
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Early Ambulation on Activities of Daily Living Among the Patients Undergone Abdominal Surgery
Abstract: An experimental study was conducted on effectiveness of modified early ambulation on activities of daily living (ADL) among the patients undergone abdominal surgery in Kempagowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India. Complications due to lack of early ambulation are the main reason for mortality and morbidity in India and all over the world. Many research have been done to prove the early ambulation enhance postoperative recovery, decrease incidence of postoperative …
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Anxiety Reduction among Cardiac Surgery Patients
Abstract: Heart surgery is a stressful life event. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) can be implementing in nursing practice as an effective, complimentary therapy. Present study was undertaken with the objective of assessing the effect of PMR on anxiety level of valvular heart surgery patients. A randomized controlled trial was done and 65 adult patients were enrolled and randomly assigned 33 into the experimental group and 32 into control group. Hamilton anxiety …
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Administration of Emergency Drugs to patients among Nursing Students at Selected College of Nursing
Abstract: Emergency department is an area where the nurses are encounter with many emergency and all emergencies seek attention and immediate care for life saving. Student nurses are posted in Emergency medicine, formerly known in some countries as accident and emergency medicine is the medical specialty involving care for undifferentiated and unscheduled patients with illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. In many emergency departments the nursing students are posted and …
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Satisfaction among Adult Patient with Regard to Medical and Surgical Emergency Services, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Abstract: Background: Emergency department is a vital part in a hospital that is responsible for provision of medical and surgical care to the patients arriving in the need of immediate care. The current study was conducted to assess the level of satisfaction among adult patients with respect to medical and surgical emergency services of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Material and Method: A descriptive approach was employed …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 51–57 Read article