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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice Among Staff Nurses At Selected Hospitals, Hassan District, Karnataka
Abstract: Hassan District Government Hospitals were the sites of the quasi-experimental research. The study’s goal was to compare the pre and post-test scores of the two groups of nurses in charge of the experimental and control conditions, respectively. Create a self-paced learning module covering legal considerations in nursing practice for the control group and have them complete it. Pre- and post-test scores will be compared between the experimental and control groups …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Education Module on Psychological Stress Experiences and Coping Among Staff Nurses Working in COVID Ward at a Selected Hospital in Bangalore
Abstract: Occupational stress is a growing concern among healthcare professionals, particularly staff nurses working in COVID wards. The study aimed to explore the sources and effects of occupational stress among staff nurses at Suprabha Hospital, Bangalore, using a pre-experimental one-group pretest-post-test design. 60 staff nurses working in COVID wards were selected through convenient sampling. The results showed that younger nurses, those from joint families, and those with less work experience reported …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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VIKOR Method for Multi Criteria Decision Making in Academic Staff Selection
Abstract: For any academic organization, the selection of qualified personnel is a key success factor. As many factors such as professional ability, communication ability, work experience and so on influence the personnel selection, this becomes a Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) problem. MCDM methods provide a ranking of the available alternatives thereby, decision of critical thinking become easier. A branch of MCDM methods named Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje in …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Post Coronary Angiography Care
Abstract: Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of death in India. It has quadrupled in the last 40 years and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2020 close to 60% of cardiac patients worldwide will be Indian. Coronary angiography is currently regarded as the gold standard technique for evaluation of patients with suspected coronary heart disease and for defining coronary anatomy. Nurses are the key persons who …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectivness of Planned Teaching Program Regarding Use of Personal Protective Equipments to the Staff Nurses Working In Specific Area of Govt. Hospital in Dist. Hisar (Haryana)
Abstract: PPE continues to play an integral role in prevention of transmission of infection in health care setting. The use of PPE is one way to help avoid harming ourselves and harming others. Selecting of PPE must be based on an assessment of risk of transmission of microorganism to the patients and the risk of contaminations of the health workers. Contamination of Clothing and skin by patient blood, body fluids, secretions …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever) Among Staff Nurses in a Selected Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: A study to assess the knowledge regarding Ebola virus disease (EVD) (Ebola hemorrhagic fever) among staff nurses in a selected hospital of Delhi followed by a teaching program on prevention and control of EVD was conducted. The objectives of the study were to: (1) To evaluate the knowledge among the staff nurses regarding EVD; (2) To develop and administer a planned teaching program on EVD; (3) To develop and disseminate …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge of Staff Nurses regarding Use of Physical Restraints
Abstract: The use of physical restraints in a hospital is often considered as an accepted and perhaps the unquestioned practice as far as patient safety is concerned. Thus, the nurses’ knowledge regarding their use is of paramount importance. The current study was taken up to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding the use of physical restraints at the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi. Convenience sampling technique …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG THE STAFF NURSES OF GOVT.HOSPITAL FATEHABAD
Abstract: The word stress was originally used by Selye. It is defined as an adoptive, responsive to an external situation that results in physical, psychological and behavioral deviation for organizational participants. Stress is the most common condition experienced by workers which occurs when their conflicts between workplace, workload and the individual’s ability to cope with the situation (AGOLLA, 2008). Problem resulting from stress includes -Decline in physical and mental health, Feeling …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Among Staff Nurses at Intensive Care Units in a Selected Hospital in Palakkad
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding venous thromboembolism prophylaxis among staff nurses in intensive care units in a selected hospital in Palakkad. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding venous thromboembolism prophylaxis among staff nurses in intensive care units, and to associate nurses’ knowledge regarding venous thromboembolism prophylaxis with sociodemographic variables. A quantitative, nonexperimental descriptive exploratory research design was selected. Thirty samples …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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An Evaluation of the Impact of a Structured Teaching Program on Staff Nurses' Knowledge of Low Back Pain Prevention in Intensive Care Units at Selected Hospitals in Bangalore
Abstract: The study aimed to assess the knowledge of ICU nurses concerning the prevention of low back pain (LBP), determine the effectiveness of a structured teaching program (STP) in improving their knowledge, and examine the relationship between pre-test knowledge levels and various demographic factors. A pre-experimental research design was utilized, featuring a one-group pre-test and post-test method. The study employed non-probability convenience sampling to recruit 60 ICU nurses for participation. Data …
Published in International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Occupational Hazards among Nursing Staff and Students – A Knowledge Attitude and Practice Study
Abstract: A questionnaire survey on work-related health complaints was performed among nursing staffs and students. The main aim is to assess the prevalence of, and risk factors for, musculoskeletal complaints, systemic diseases and respiratory distress among hospital nurses. Information was received from 130 nursing students and 182 nursing staff. Nearly 50% of the participants had experienced some occupation-related health problem during the last year. Dermal reaction was the most common health …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Occupational Hazards among Nursing Staff and Students – A Knowledge Attitude and Practice Study
Abstract: A questionnaire survey on work-related health complaints was performed among nursing staffs and students. The main aim is to assess the prevalence of, and risk factors for, musculoskeletal complaints, systemic diseases and respiratory distress among hospital nurses. Information was received from 130 nursing students and 182 nursing staff. Nearly 50% of the participants had experienced some occupation-related health problem during the last year. Dermal reaction was the most common health …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Study to Assess the Knowledge of Staff Nurses about Practicing Narcotic Policies in Selected Hospitals ICU in View to Prepare Information Pamphlet
Abstract: Narcotic use and diversion among nurses is a growing problem. Substance abuse is the major reason listed by the State Board of Nursing for disciplinary action. Staff nurses needs to be aware regarding narcotic and diversion. In the present study, 20 staff nurses were selected by purposive sampling from selected hospital from Miraj, Maharashtra, India in the year 2015. Knowledge questionnaire was used for data collection. Results demonstrated that majority …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of An Awareness Program Related to Evidence-based Practices in Nursing on Knowledge and Attitude Among Staff Nurses in a Selected Hospital of Delhi: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Abstract: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is now considered a standard of care and essential to nurses. The current experimental pretest-posttest designed study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an awareness program on EBP for staff nurses. There was a significant increase in knowledge and attitude scores of 15 staff nurses after the administration of an awareness program on EBP.
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–21 Read article
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Opinionnaire of Staff Nurses on Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) Handoff Protocol
Abstract: This study aimed at obtaining the opinion about situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) technique of handoff using an opinionnaire among nurses. A survey approach was used. The study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital and consisted of 44 staff nurses. The data were collected through an opinionnaire on SBAR technique during patients’ handoff. The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Out of 44 subjects, 25 strongly agree that …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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A KAP Study of Occupational Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids Among Nursing Staff of Tertiary Level Hospitals of Delhi
Abstract: Health care professionals, particularly nursing staff, are at risk of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids. A total of 250 nurses from two similar tertiary level institutions were included in this study which revealed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nursing professionals with regard to prevention of occupational exposure to various injuries at their workplace. The type of exposures and their associations with risk behaviors were also analyzed by …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Abstract: Heart disease is the world’s largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives every year. About every 29 sec, an Indian dies of heart problem. As many as 20,000 new heart patients develop every day in India, six crore Indians suffered from heart disease and 30% more are at high risk. By 2020, India will have the largest coronary heart disease (CAD) burden in the world and will account for one third …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Practical Guideline on Maintaining Aseptic Technique While Preparing and Administering the Intravenous (IV) Transfusion by the Staff Nurses Working in Medical-Surgical Wards of Selected Government Hospitals of Gujarat State
Abstract: Intravenous fluid administration is not only common in the hospitals; it is also increasingly common in the home for the replacement of fluids, administration of medications, and provision of nutrients when no other route is available. Intravenous therapy is indicated for the administration of drugs, nutrition, infusion solutions and blood products, for correcting metabolic problems and for life-saving measures. Keywords: Intravenous (IV) transfusion, reduction of complications of IV, health Cite …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior and Practices Regarding Biomedical Waste Management of the Staff in the Public Hospitals of Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Chhattisgarh is a fairly new state, carved out of Madhya Pradesh in the year 2000. As the state was struggling with provision of basic health services, Infection control and Biomedical waste Management, till now remained an ignored and neglected part of the health system. The state, after achieving a satisfactory position in terms of provision of services is now moving towards its goal to provide quality services to the patients …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 67–74 Read article
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Occupational Stress and Psychosomatic Complaints among Critical Care Nurses
Abstract: Stress among nurses is an endemic problem. Chronic stressful working environment have worst impact on physical and psychological health of nursing personals and decrease the quality of care. A descriptive study was thus undertaken to assess stress and psychosomatic complaints among staff nurses working in ICUs at Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Vallah, Amritsar (Punjab). Total 45 staff nurses were enrolled by using purposive …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 17–23 Read article