Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 9, Issue 2 (2019)
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A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Plan Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Triage System of Patient in Emergency Department among Nursing Personnel in Selected Hospital at Mehsana City
Abstract: The hospital emergency department (ED) is one of the most important components of the healthcare delivery system. EDs worldwide are reportedly serving increasing numbers of patients who have a range of problems of variable urgency, from life-threatening to mild. All patients arriving for emergency care need to be assessed and classified to prioritize those who have the most urgent medical problems and are in need of immediate care. This classification …
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Practices and Attitudes of Intensive Care Nurses towards Oral Care Which Plays a Key Role in Preventing Mechanical Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the practices and attitudes of intensive care nurses towards oral care they performed in order to prevent Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The universe of the research consisted of nurses who worked in intensive care units of a university hospital in Turkey between December 2018 and March 2019. 137 nurses who voluntarily accepted to participate in the study constituted the sample of the research. …
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Musculoskeletal Disorders: History Taking, Physical Examination, Investigations and Diagnosis
Abstract: The aim of present study was to learn about the common musculoskeletal disorders. Proper history taking and thorough examination of each limb and joint systematically is the key to management of musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders generally present with pain, dysfunction and deformity. Onset of symptoms should be ascertained whether they are acute or chronic. The natural history of the problem also gives clue to diagnosis and the type of pain …
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Evaluation of the Knowledge Regarding Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) among Patients Attending Medical OPD in Doon Medical College Hospital, Dehradun
Abstract: Introduction: The acceleration of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) has become an alarming health problem across the globe. The Global Burden of Disease study has reported that by the year 2025, CAD would be the major cause of death all over the world including the developing countries. CAD is the most common cause of death in country like India. CAD will be the single largest cause of disease burden globally by …
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Nutrition to Infant Complementary Food or Weaning Diet
Abstract: Weaning practices impact on long-term eating habits of children. Education to caregiver or mother may have impact and improve nutritional status in children by empowering parents or caregiver to provide the best possible. Nutritional education is essential component of health promotion and disease prevention. There are lack of evidences regarding education and knowledge for weaning diet. Delayed weaning can cause nutritional deficiency disorder. Proper weaning diet at proper age is …
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Monitoring Tobacco Use and Prevention Policies: Perspective of WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2017
Abstract: Remarkable progress has been made in global tobacco control since MPOWER was introduced a decade ago as a tool to help implement the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). Nearly two thirds of countries (121 of 194)—comprising 63% of the world’s population—have now introduced at least one MPOWER measure at the highest level of achievement (not including Monitoring or Mass media campaigns, which are assessed separately). …
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Misconceptions Regarding Mental Illness among Patients’ Relatives
Abstract: Background: Mental disorders contain a wide range of problems, with disparate symptoms. However, they are usually characterized by some union of behavior, emotions, abnormal thoughts and relationships with others. Examples are intellectual disabilities, depression, schizophrenia and substance use disorders. Methods: A descriptive study was undertaken on 200 patients’ relatives from selected outpatients’ departments of Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India selected by purposive sampling technique. Structured Opinionnaire was …
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Cross-Sectional Study on Socio-determinants of Mosquito-borne Diseases
Abstract: Background: Of all the insects, mosquitoes undoubtedly cause the greatest suffering both to man and animals. Mosquito has been not only a nuisance but also a killer. The objectives were to assess the socio-determinants of mosquito-borne diseases and to find out the existing knowledge on preventive measures. Methods: All the consecutive patients diagnosed as mosquito-borne diseases admitted in the Medicine ward of PBMH, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT …
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Psychosocial Needs among Caregivers of Patient with Mood Disorders in Tertiary Care Hospitals, Dehradun
Abstract: Introduction: Mood disorders are the second commonest cause of disability and hospitalization, presently all over the world. Caregivers always compromise with their physical, psychological and social health to provide the best possible care to their loved one. These adjustments impose a negative impact on caregiver’s health and causes psychosocial strain, which leads to lower needs of the caregivers. Methodology: A quantitative non-experimental cross-sectional survey design was used to assess the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 52–59 Read article