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Nurses’ Perceived Barriers to Research Utilization in a Selected Hospital at Bangalore
Abstract: Evidence-based nursing (EBN) involves identifying research findings and implementing them in nursing practice to increase the quality of patient care. In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for quality health care. Thus a greater emphasis has been placed on EBN. However, there has been little documentation on the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in Indian scenario. The perceptions of nurses play a significant role in the adoption of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 14–18 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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Effectiveness of Warm Water Foot-Bath Therapy on Physiological Parameters of Children with Fever at a Selected Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study with non equivalent control group time series design was conducted on warm water foot-bath therapy on 30 children with fever in the pediatric unit at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, by adopting non probability purposive sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to determine the effectiveness of warm water foot-bath therapy in terms of differences in physiological parameters of children with fever between experimental …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 43–57 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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Delhi Ladli Scheme 2008: A Parental Perspective
Abstract: An exploratory study to assess the knowledge and utilization of ‘Ladli scheme 2008’ among parents of girl child who are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme in a selected community of Delhi with a view to develop Information Guidelines was conducted. The main objectives of the study were to (i) Identify the parents of girl child who are eligible to avail the benefits of ‘Ladli scheme 2008’. (ii) …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment among Nurses at Mental Hospital
Abstract: Job satisfaction and organizational commitment among employees are two important key components of any successful organization. There is sufficient evidence of research studies in Asia that explains level of satisfaction and organizational commitment among employees. Still there is need to explore these crucial aspects of the organization leading to undertaking of present study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Convenience sampling technique was used to enroll 44 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 13–18 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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Mental Health Risk Assessment in a Selected Urban Slum of Delhi—A Survey Report
Abstract: Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention are important parts of community mental health program. A survey to assess the mental well-being of the people living in Sangam Vihar in New Delhi, was conducted in order to identify the population ‘at risk’ for getting mental illness. A total of 290 sample subjects were selected from the community through convenient sampling and a cross-sectional survey design was used. Out of 290 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 116–122 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers regarding Home Accident among Under-Five Children
Abstract: Introduction: The growth of child is always a matter of great concern to the parents. Children are at windows of vulnerability for childhood accidents, because of ignorance of child care, and inadequate knowledge about prevention of accidents. Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude regarding prevention of common childhood accidents among mothers of under-five children in selected rural areas Methodology: Adopting a research approach, the sample consisting of 40 mothers …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Substance Abuse among Adolescent Boys in Kottayam, Municipality
Abstract: Substance abuse among adolescents is a crucial health problem rising worldwide, threatening physical, mental, social, and family health which in turn affects the productivity of the nation. The present study was aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitude regarding substance abuse among adolescent boys. A descriptive design was employed in this study to assess knowledge and attitude regarding substance abuse among adolescent boys. The sample consisted of 300 adolescent boys …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 51–60 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Assertiveness Training on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Performance of Self-defense Techniques among Students
Abstract: period of both ignorance and innocence.Child abuseis a state of physical, emotional and sexual maltreatment meted out to person below the age of 18. Sexual abuse againstchildren has serious and long-lasting consequences on individual’s physical and mental health, their social and occupational functioning.This study was aimed to assess the effect of assertiveness training on knowledge regarding prevention of sexual abuse and performance of self-defense techniques among students.The objectives of the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme Regarding Road Traffic Accident and Its Prevention among the Adolescents (11th to 12th Class) in Selected School of Bhilai (C.G.)
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among children and young adults aged 5–29 years. The main objective of this study was to assess the pre-test post-test knowledge regarding road traffic accident and its prevention among adolescents. Quasi-experimental, one group pre-test post-test research design was taken on. A total of 60 samples were selected using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The tool used for the study comprised of two …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 59–65 Read article
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Mental Health Risk Assessment in a Selected Urban Slum of Delhi—A Survey Report
Abstract: Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention are important parts of community mental health program. A survey to assess the mental well-being of the people living in Sangam Vihar in New Delhi, was conducted in order to identify the population ‘at risk’ for getting mental illness. A total of 290 sample subjects were selected from the community through convenient sampling and a cross-sectional survey design was used. Out of 290 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 116–122 Read article
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Patient’s Satisfaction from Nursing Care Services
Abstract: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of patient’s satisfaction from nursing care services and to determine the association of patient’s satisfaction with the selected variables. The study was conducted in the selected units of Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR) & Hospital, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India. From the past few years, it has grown in every sphere and renders services for all specialization having …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Attitude towards Mental Illness among General Public: A Descriptive Survey
Abstract: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “it is estimated that globally 450 million people suffer from mental disorders”. Among Indian population, the estimated prevalence of mental disorders is found to be 5.8%. The objectives of the present study were to assess the quality of attitude towards mental illness and to identify the association between the selected sociodemographic variables and the quality of attitude. Total sample size was 30. Convenient …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 4–6 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Learning Style Preferences among Selected GNM and B.sc Nursing Students in College of Nursing, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dimapur, Nagaland
Abstract: The concept of learning styles has developed drastically among professional educators in all stages of the educational system. The expression of “learning styles” refers to the understanding that every student acquires knowledge and skills differently. Some learners demonstrate better when information is presented through the use of words known as ‘verbal learners’, whereas others learn more efficiently when it is processed through the use of pictures known as ‘visual learners’. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Buerger Allen Exercises on Improving the Peripheral Blood Circulation among the Diabetic Patients Admitted at GGS Medical Hospital, Faridkot
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar because thepancreas does not produce enough insulin or cells do not respond to insulin. The high blood sugarproduces classical symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is non-insulin dependent in which there is an absolute insulin deficiency due to destruction of islets cell in thepancreas. Type 2 diabetes mellitus makes up …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Effectiveness of Infrared Therapy in Healing of Episiotomy Wound among Postnatal Mothers at Selected Hospital Panipat, Haryana
Abstract: Pregnancy is a wonderful creation with life’s greatest blessings, dreams and expectation in women’s lives. Pregnancy is a time where a mother is going through a lot of changes both physically and psychologically. Episiotomy is one of the most widely performed surgical procedure at the time of childbirth. As the episiotomy procedure causes perineal pain to mothers, it was considered to be a stressful factor which disrupts the daily activities …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 79–86 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Curry Leaves in Reducing the Blood Glucose Level in Subjects with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus occur when body is unable to resist insulin normal effect on cells which is called as insulin resistance. A pre experimental study was conducted to see effectiveness of curry leaves in decreasing the blood glucose level among subjects with diabetes mellitus type 2. The objectives of study were; (1) To assess the blood glucose level among subjects with diabetes mellitus type 2. (2) To see the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Sleep Disturbance Among Medical and Paramedical Students at Selected Colleges in Madurai
Abstract: Sleep disturbance makes it difficult for most people to fall asleep. Sleep disruption leads to sleep disturbance. Furthermore, many people are unaware of the causes of sleep disturbances. The prevalence of sleep problems varies, but it is estimated that 22 % to 65 % of the population suffer from sleep disturbance. The purpose of this study is to estimate the amount of sleep disturbance among medical and paramedical students at …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article