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678 articles for “patient assessment”
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The Fluctuation of Blood Glucose Level in Stroke Patients without History of Diabetes Mellitus: Relationship with its Outcome
Abstract: Purpose: In the present study we aimed at evaluating the fluctuation of fasting glucose levels and analyzing its relationship with outcomes in nondiabetic patients with ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage. Methods: We conducted a prospective study involving 316 nondiabetic patients (225 male, 91 female) with hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, who were admitted to the Pyongyang University of Medical Sciences Hospital, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from April 2017 to December …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Assessment of Practices of Nursing Personnel Regarding Insertion, Care and Removal of Indwelling Catheter
Abstract: AbstractUrinary catheterization is a routine medical procedure that facilitates direct drainage of the urinary bladder. Around one-fourth of the hospitalized patients are catheterized during their hospital stay. The study was carried out to assess the practices of nursing personnel regarding insertion, care and removal of indwelling catheter in a tertiary care hospital. 22 nurses were enrolled and comparison was made between their self expressed and their observed practices regarding catheterization. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Antibiotics Utilization Pattern in Pediatric Ward of Ghimbi Adventist Hospital, Ghimbi Town, Oromia Region, West Ethiopia
Abstract: Drug use evaluation is ongoing systematic process designed to maintain the appropriate and effective use of drugs. It is used to ensure that drugs are used appropriately, safely and effectively to improve patients’ health status. The general objective of the study was to assess antibiotics utilization patterns in pediatric ward of Ghimbi Adventist Hospital (GAH), Ghimbi town, Oromia region, West Ethiopia.A hospital-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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Role of Therapeutic Index for Local Infections Score in Wound Assessment
Abstract: Local wound infections pose a significant challenge, often detected later, leading to complications like systemic infections. Global nomenclature lacks uniformity, resulting in varied treatments for similar diagnoses. Early intervention is crucial, advocating for local antimicrobial therapy with diverse active agents to avoid systemic antibiotics and mitigate bacterial resistance. The Therapeutic Index for Local Infections (TILI) score, innovated by the German society Initiative Chronis Che Wenden (ICW), emerges as a pivotal …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Pseudodysphagia in a Person with Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Report
Abstract: Pseudodysphagia is a psychosomatic fear of choking and is an unusual type of dysphagia encountered by a Speech Language and Swallow Pathologist (SLP). The patients presenting this illness are afraid of swallowing as they fear that swallowing will lead to choking. The assessment and rehabilitation of pseudodysphagia is challenging and requires an SLP to work with a multidisciplinary team comprising An SLP, Psychologist, Neurologist, ENT specialist, Radiologist, Gastroenterologist, and a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Child Care Centers: Designing Spaces for Wellness and Development of Children
Abstract: Hospital design has changed and evolved since the Modern Movement in architecture to meet the demands of the times. It is now believed to be dependent on several variables. An architect should design a space that promotes security and is advantageous to the patient. An inpatient's hospitalisation procedure is unavoidably stressful for them. For adults, the atmosphere of healthcare facilities matters a lot, but for paediatric patients, it matters much …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 48–50 Read article
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Prevalence of Perceived Stigma and Associated Factors among People with Epilepsy in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2019
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Epilepsy is defined as the most common, chronic, noninfectious neurologic disease that attacks around fifty up to sixty-nine million peoples without any age, sex, religion, ethnicity boundaries. Stigma is typically a practiced or predicted social system, characterized by exclusion or rejection of a person or group. Now a day perceived stigma among people with epilepsy become public health problems in the world. Perceived stigma in epileptic patients affects many …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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Impact of Online Nursing Education: Nursing Students’ Knowledge Towards Patient Safety in Nursing Academic Institution, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Abstract: Introduction: Online education is rapidly growing as an alternative way of preparing nursing students since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The future healthcare workforce has shifted to an online mode of education. Objectives: To assess the impact of online nursing education and nursing students’ knowledge on patient safety. Method: A descriptive study was done among 209 nursing students using a random sampling technique. Data were collected from demographic information on online …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Estimation of Dose Distribution in Patient Undergoing Hysterosalpingography Fluoroscopy-Guided Medical Procedure
Abstract: Real time imaging allows a wide range of exposure than the conventional radiography for producing diagnostic images. Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an effective method of evaluating abnormalities of the uterus and fallopian tube using real-time fluoroscopic procedure. The main purpose of this study was to assess the possible radiation dose deposited into different organs of female patients undergoing HSG during the reproductive period. The study was conducted at radiology department of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate Knowledge of Radiotherapy Side Effects Among Cancer Patients
Abstract: Introduction: Ionizing radiation is used in radiotherapy, which is typically administered as part of cancer treatment to either kill or stop the development of cancerous cells. Radiation therapy is synergistic with chemotherapy and has been used before, during, and after chemotherapy in susceptible cancers. About 68% of patients received radiation therapy. Although radiation treatment (RT) is harmless in and of itself, there is a chance of iatrogenic adverse effects. A …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Sodium Imbalance among Post-operative Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the damage to the brain resulting from external mechanical force, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration or penetration by a projectile object. Electrolyte imbalance, especially sodium is very common due to the abnormal biochemical changes which occur after TBI. Nurses should have the knowledge about the changes in electrolyte levels in order to understand the principles of treatment and to prevent common complications in …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Protective Measures Practiced by Nursing Personnel while Providing Nursing Care to Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Nosocomial infections remain a major challenge of modern medicine. It is recommended that all the hospitals adopt an infection control policy of “Universal Precautions”. Aim of this study was to assess the protective measures taken by nursing personnel while providing nursing care to the patients at a tertiary care hospital. The Study design used was prospective observational study. The study was conducted at Medical Emergency Outpatient Department of a Tertiary …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 64–68 Read article
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Exploring Muscle Energy Technique as A Physiotherapeutic Intervention for Peripheral Facial Palsy: A Pilot Report
Abstract: Background: Peripheral facial palsy results from damage to the peripheral branches of the facial nerve, often presenting as a sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. Research on the application of muscle energy technique (MET) for treating this condition is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of MET in the treatment of peripheral facial palsy. Methods: 15 patients suffering from …
Published in International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Remote Monitoring Sensor Systems and Applications in Health Informatics: Fostering Shell Programming
Abstract: The fascination of sensor systems has been promising for health informatics as their direct initiative for real-time information by observing its accuracy that was required at the time for data collection, monitoring and analysis to improve patient well-being and health system administering. By integrating these systems with wearable devices, biomedical sensors, and other IoT-enabled technologies, patients can experience continuous health tracking, early disease detection, and remote patient monitoring. For example, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Assessing the Level of Resilience among Selected Nursing Students at College of Nursing, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Dimapur, Nagaland
Abstract: Resilience is referred to the ability to recover and bounce back quickly from an uncomfortable, difficult or challenging situation. Resilience helps to overcome challenges and move forward despite the failure an individual faces in their personal, social and professional lives. It is very crucial to prepare a student nurse to have a high resilience so that when they become a staff they can handle responsibilities with greater accountability and stable …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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A Prospective Observational Study of Prescription and Quality of Life: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Territory Care Hospital
Abstract: Aims and objective: The main aim of the study is to know the quality of life in GERD patients and the management of GERD with the help of prescription patterns and patient counseling. Methodology: After receiving approval from Departmental Research Committee AIPBS with the reference no AIPBS/2021/4586/11 on dated 30 September 2021 and also approved from the Ethics Committee of Biomedical and Health Research, Adesh University with the reference no …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Comparative Study of Rocuronium Bromide and Succinylcholine Regarding Ease of Intubating Conditions and Hemodynamic Parameters for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Adults
Abstract: Background: Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) is an airway management procedure designed to quickly secure the airway while reducing the likelihood of gastric aspiration during anesthesia induction. For many years, Succinylcholine has been regarded as the preferred neuromuscular blocking agent for RSI because it produces muscle relaxation rapidly and has a relatively brief duration of action. However, its adverse effect profile – including hyperkalemia, bradyarrhythmias, malignant hyperthermia, and increased intracranial and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Sexual Dysfunction Among Male Schizophrenics: A Comparison Between Psychotropic Medicines Treated and Treatment Naïve Patients
Abstract: Introduction: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) is higher in persons with mental disorders, particularly those treated with psychotropic medication. There are very few studies, especially in the Indian population, addressing the frequency of SD due to psychotropic medications. SD in schizophrenia may be a consequence of many factors; the condition itself, its socioeconomic impact and its treatment. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the psychiatric unit of a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Perception of Family Members Regarding Psychological Needs of Immobilized Patients
Abstract: AbstractIntroduction:Family members play a vital role in providing care to their patient. They are the only one who will be with the patient every time than physicians and nurses. Care giving is a difficult job and many care givers show psychological stress and declaim in physical and mental health.Methods and material:A quantitative descriptive survey study was undertaken to assess the perception of family members regarding psychological needs of immobilized patients …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–26 Read article