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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 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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A Study to Compare The Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Associated with Smokeless Tobacco Consumption and Smoking
Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the cardiovascular disease risk factors amongst smokeless tobacco consumers, smokers and non-tobacco consumers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among smokeless tobacco consumers, smokers and non-tobacco consumers at AIIMS. Thirty exclusively smokeless tobacco consumers (group I), 30 exclusively smokers (group II) and 30 non-tobacco consumers (group III) were enrolled. Subjects included males who were between 35 and 60 years, who had been consuming …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 3–6 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Prevalence and Determinants of Stress among Staff Nurses Working in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: Out of many groups who are affected by stress, nurses comprise an important group because of the unique environment in which they work. It is important to assess the status for their psychological well being for not only their own betterment but the betterment of their patients as well. The present cross sectional study was conducted among 200 nurses working in a tertiary hospital of Delhi to assess the prevalence …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Relationship between Memory and Modality of Stimulus Presentation
Abstract: Memory is the mental faculty that encodes, stores and retrieves information. Recall is the third stage involved in memory. It is influenced by both internal and external variables including stimulus presentation modality. Researchers in the past have compared recall for words presented across the auditory and visual modality, claiming one to be superior to the other. The present study aimed to compare the recall abilities for visual (pictures) and auditory …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 42–45 Read article
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Histopathological Findings of Endometrium and its clinico-pathological co-relation
Abstract: Background: Endometrial diseases are ranked among the most common gynecological disorders that affect women globally. These diseases cut across all age groups and contribute significantly to increased morbidity and mortality. Aim: To establish a database with respect to histopathological patterns and frequencies of endometrial diseases in women of various age groups. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted in a Tertiary care Hospital in Sangli (Maharashtra) for a period …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Effect of Nutrition Counseling on Anthropometry of Middle Aged Type 2 Diabetics
Abstract: A sample of 90 middle-aged type 2 diabetics (45 male and 45 female) was selected from the OPD of the Government Sardar Patel Medical College and Hospital, Bikaner, and were equally divided in three groups on the basis of BMI, obese, normal weight and underweight. Further, equal number of males and females were studied under each group. Purposive sampling was used to select the subjects who were suffering from type …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Intravenous Iron Sucrose Injection in Pregnancy with Severe Anaemia and Formulation of Educational Tool for Nurses
Abstract: A study to assess the effectiveness of IV iron sucrose injection in pregnancy with severe anaemia and formulation of educational tool for nurses in a selected hospital of New Delhi was conducted by Madhu Bala under the expert guidance, support and encouragement of Dr. Manju Chhugani Principal/ Working Dean, Ms. Bindu Shaiju Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi and Dr. Monika Gupta Assistant Professor HAHC Hospital, Jamia …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Efficacy of Apium graveolens (Bekh Karafs) in Hyperuricemia: A Randomized Single Blind Standard Control Study
Abstract: Hyperuricemia may induce certain complications like gouty arthritis, nephrolithiasis and uricacid nephropathy. Owing to its dreadful complications, the researchers of different system ofmedicine are concentrating themselves for the development of new drugs, which can loweruric acid level in blood. The main aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of Apiumgraveolens in lowering the serum uric acid level in blood. The present study was a singleblind, randomized standard control …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Knowledge of Mothers about the Risk of Domestic Accident among Toddlers: Effectiveness of Strategy for Teaching about Home Safety
Abstract: Introduction: Accident is the single-most health problem and biggest cause of death after the age of one year. Injuries are most common among 1–3 year of age group which leads to death of children. The leading causes of injury are burn, chocking, ingestion, falls etc. Supervision and awareness are necessary for the child to prevent home accident. Aims: To assess the knowledge and to find out the effectiveness of teaching …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Clinical Profile of Dengue Fever with Its Acute Complications in Rural Population of Jaipur District
Abstract: Dengue is the most important mosquito-borne viral infection in terms of morbidity and mortality. In recent years, it has become a major public health concern. The present study was conducted on hospitalized adult patients of NIMS Medical College & Hospital with the aim to study the clinical profile and usual presentations of dengue fever. During the study of 75 patients of dengue infection, 18 had dengue fever (DF), 19 had …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Effectiveness of Hot Fomentation on Leg Discomfort among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Admitted at MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Hospital
Abstract: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of hot fomentation on leg discomfort among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. A Quasi experimental study was conducted on chronic kidney disease patients (n=60) at MMIMSR and Hospital, who were divided into two groups experimental and control group. The data was collected by leg discomfort rating scale. Hot fomentation was administered to CKD patients twice a day for three days …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Effects of multiglutine during cancer chemotherapy on gastrointestinal toxicity and liver dysfunction
Abstract: Introduction: Cancer chemotherapy causes severe side effects in almost patients by inhibiting various systems including the hematopoietic, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. Recently, glutamine has been considered to improve the side effects of cancer chemotherapy. Calcium and magnesium also have positive effects in cancer patients. In this study, we evaluated effects of multiglutine, which consists of glutamic acid and metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, on gastrointestinal toxicity and liver dysfunction …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Randomized Clinical Study on Dissolution of Urinary Catheters and Stents Encrustation by an Ayurvedic Compound
Abstract: Encrustation, a crust or hard coating on the surface of urinary catheter and stents, is developed due to the formation of biofilm. Encrustation causes blockage of urinary catheter and leads to reflux of urine, increases renal pressure and ultimately damages renal parenchyma tissues. Present clinical study was designed to evaluate the dissolution activity of an Ayurvedic compound on catheter and stent encrustation and to study the changes seen in serum …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Infant and Young Child Feeding among Mothers/Caregivers Tigray, Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Foetal life and early childhood years are the phases when growth and development are maximum, coinciding with a period of great vulnerability to sub-optimal environment. Nutrition during the entire life cycle is a key driver of growth and development. Children <2 years are the most vulnerable segment of the community. Appropriate evidence-based feeding practices are essential for attaining and maintaining proper nutrition and health. Objective: The aim of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Quantifying Strength and Endurance Measures of Lip and Tongue in Children with Cerebral palsy
Abstract: Children with cerebral palsy are often reported to have oromotor deficits. Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the strength and endurance of lip and tongue in cerebral palsy using the IOPI (Iowa Oral Performance Instrument) device. Ten children with cerebral palsy and 20 typically developing children in the age range of 6–8 years were selected for the study. The results indicated that the cerebral palsy group had poor strength …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Screening of Mean Platelet Volume as a Prognostic Marker in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: In this study platelets volume and its important role as a diagnostic marker was estimated in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) which are associated with mean platelet volume (MPV). The aim of the study was to investigate if platelets were activated in diabetes and its associated vascular complications by measuring the MPV in the diabetics compared to the non-diabetics, and to determine the correlation of MPV with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Anti-Diarrhoeal Effects of Probiotics on Children
Abstract: Diarrhoeal disease is one of the major problems among under-five year children in Bangladesh. Probiotics have been suggested to be used in acute diarrhoea. Several different probiotics are commercially available in our country. The objective of this experimental study was to assess the effects of probiotics among under-five year children suffering from diarrhoea. This study was conducted using probiotics with oral rehydration solution (ORS) and ORS only which were given …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Effects of Slump Stretching versus Mulligan’s Technique for Management of Nonradicular Low Back Pain
Abstract: Low back pain is one of the commonest conditions which almost every person suffer. There are several techniques devised to manage low back pain. Many patients get relief with Mulligan’s method of mobilization which is very popular. Another method is slump stretching which not only diagnoses the mechanosensitivity of spinal nerves but also if used with appropriate techniques can be used as a form of treatment. The aim of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 21–28 Read article