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Impact of Palliative Care Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Nursing Care Issues in Caregivers of Head and Neck Cancer Patients at Hospice
Abstract: Aim: The primary aim is to assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding nursing care issues in caregivers of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) patients admitted at hospice. Secondary aim is to observe the impact of providing information and teaching skills on nursing care issues to caregivers. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was prospectively carried out involving 33 caregivers of hospice-admitted patients with head and neck cancer. A self-designed, …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Oral Care of Patients in Intensive Care Unit Among Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals of District Patiala, Punjab
Abstract: Statement of Problem: A Pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding oral care of patients in Intensive Care Unit among staff nurses working in selected hospitals of District Patiala, Punjab. Background of the Study: Mouth cleanliness is very important for critical patients in hospital. It is usually the accountability of nurses with adequate information for mouth hygiene, guiding principle and rate of performance oral …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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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. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Evaluate the effect of knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy on home care of tracheostomy among caregivers of clients attending head & neck cancer opd at TMH with a view to develop pictographic pamphlet
Abstract: Statement of problem: Evaluate the effect of knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy on home care of tracheostomy among caregivers of clients attending head & neck cancer OPD at TMH with a view to develop pictographic pamphlet. The research approach used in this study was a survey approach and the design was descriptive one group pre-test post-test design. Samples were caregiver of patients with tracheostomy attending the head and neck OPD and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Status of Caring, Respectful and Compassionate Health Care Practice in Tigray Regional State: Health Professionals’ Perspectives Mekelle, North Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Regardless of the efforts done to improve the health status of the society, globally including in Ethiopia much is required to do on the compassionate, respectful and caring aspects of the health care delivery system. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the Practice and attitude of health care professionals regarding caring, respectful and compassionate health care in Tigray regional state. Methodology: Cross-sectional study design was employed, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 66–71 Read article
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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
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Quality of Life and Economical Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumor
Abstract: Family caregivers of brain tumor patients face many challenges, which impact their quality of life and wellbeing and also causing burden to them economically. Whether challenged physically, emotionally, socially or spiritually, distress in one area may compound challenges in other areas. Caregiving affects a caregiver’s work and family financials, such as balancing a job and providing care to family members. A study was conducted to evaluate the quality of life …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Career Counselling and Personality Assessment App
Abstract: From the early foundations of career counselling, the role of self-awareness in making informed career choices has been well recognized. Frank Parsons, widely regarded as the pioneer of career counselling, emphasized the necessity of understanding oneself to make wise career decisions. He proposed that this self-awareness should be systematically connected to job requirements and opportunities through logical reasoning and structured analysis. This approach aims to empower individuals to make well-informed …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 63–69 Read article
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Preventive Dentistry at All Levels of Health Care Services: A Call for Oral Health Care Reform
Abstract: As today’s life expectancy seems to be increased both in developing and developed nations. The major contributor of this success can be of various public health interventions undertaken across the globe. At the same time this achievement brings along many challenges that the health care system, which includes various public health services and public programs should be prepared to face. These challenges include growing burden of chronic illnesses, the rising …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Nursing Competencies for Caring Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Unit
Abstract: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a specially designed and equipped facility staffed by skilled personnel with an objective to provide comprehensive and continuous care to critically ill patients with life threatening or potentially life threatening problems. There are many factors which alter the patient’s prognosis and outcome. One of the most important factors is ‘Nursing Competencies’ so as to meet the emerging needs of the patient. The present study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Nursing Competencies for Caring Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Unit
Abstract: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a specially designed and equipped facility staffed by skilled personnel with an objective to provide comprehensive and continuous care to critically ill patients with life threatening or potentially life threatening problems. There are many factors which alter the patient’s prognosis and outcome. One of the most important factors is ‘Nursing Competencies’ so as to meet the emerging needs of the patient. The present study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Pregnant Women Basic Components of Focused Antenatal Care and Its Associated Factors in Public Health Institutions, West Shewa, Oromia, Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Antenatal care is one of the most effective health interventions for preventing complication of pregnancy and childbirth. The components of basic focused antenatal care are assessment of condition of mother and pregnancy, care provision and health promotion. Poor maternal health not only affects women’s survival but has serious public implications for the survival of their children as well. However, there is no enough study that tells whether those pregnant …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Why Choose Cyber Security as a Career
Abstract: Now a big question: a rise in front of what is my career. Career is a big word but it is highly pressurized. Right chosen career is to survive your life. Here I write about the study on cyber security as a career and it is how to bring success in your life. After the completion of the 12th Science or diploma in information technology, computer engineering is a big …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Knowledge of Family Caregivers on Care of Mentally Challenged Children: A Review Article
Abstract: The degree of impairment from mental retardation varies widely, from profoundly impaired to mild or borderline retardation. Less emphasis is now placed on the degree of retardation and more on the amount of intervention and care needed for daily life. Not all parents have adequate knowledge regarding intellectual disability. There is an existing lack of knowledge among the family caregivers on care of mentally challenged children in variety of areas …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Effectiveness of Medicated Cord Care and Dry Cord Care in Promoting the Healing of Cord of Neonates in Selected Hospital at Bangalore
Abstract: The umbilical cord connects the baby to its food and oxygen supply in the womb, and is clamped and cut at birth. The cord stump dries, shrivels and becomes black before falling off the baby's belly button, 5 to 15 days after birth. Without proper care, the baby may become infected through the stump. Usually the cord is kept clean and dry by loosely covering it with clean clothes. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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An Assessment of Perception towards Computers in Health Care among Nurses in Selected Tertiary Care Centre, North India: Cross Sectional Study
Abstract: The health sector is faced with tremendous advancement in digital, namely, in utilization of computers. Nursing is continually exposed to a myriad of changes in technological advancements. The objectives of the study were to assess the perception towards computers in health care among nurses in selected tertiary care hospital and to determine association of nurse’s perception towards health care with selected demographic variables. This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Care Taker Bot: A Smart Assistive Device for Elderly Care
Abstract: The growing demand for assistive technologies in healthcare and elderly care has driven the development of intelligent robotic systems. This research work describes the design, hardware integration, and software implementation of a caretaker bot built around the Raspberry Pi 4B module. The system combines essential components such as a speaker, a buzzer, a power bank for portability, a SIM card module for cellular connectivity, and a mobile application for real-time …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Palliative Care in Elderly: A Case Study
Abstract: Many elderly people live in a good health in their old age. However, there are number of older people who develop complex physical and social problems as they grow older. They are likely to suffer from various medical problems of varying severity, requiring both health and social care. Palliative care is the interdisciplinary team approach that primarily focuses on improving quality of life of persons with advanced illness. With the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 5–9 Read article