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Concept Maps as an Educational Strategy to Enhance Critical Thinking among Student Nurses
Abstract: A quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of concept maps as a teaching strategy to facilitate critical thinking among student nurses with regard to congenital heart defects was conducted with primary objective to assess effectiveness of concept maps as a teaching strategy on critical thinking of student nurses with regard to congenital heart defects. Ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Board was obtained. The conceptual framework adopted was Stufflebeam’s …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge of Parents Regarding Prevention of Home Accidents Among Under Five Children
Abstract: Every child in the world matters. Children have the right to grow up in an environment that provides them “special care and assistance” that children require. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge of parents regarding prevention of home accidents among under five children and to determine the association of the knowledge with selected sample characteristics. The research approach was non-experimental with Descriptive Survey Design in selected rural area …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Skill Development in Suctioning Technique among Caregivers of Patients Going to be Discharged with Tracheostomy Tube in situ
Abstract: Most of the patients (whose GCS is more than 8) are discharged from Neurosurgery Departments with tracheostomy tube in situ. Periodical suctioning is required to maintain the airway patent. The caregivers need to learn the technique of suctioning. The current study was undertaken with the objective to develop skills in suctioning technique among the caregivers of the patients going to be discharged with tracheostomy tube in situ. An interventional study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 147–151 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Good Touch and Bad Touch among School Children at Selected School, Vadalur
Abstract: Background: Good touch and bad touch are gradually learnt through a child's day activities. We can increase this learnt behavior by making effort to teach a child about the difference between good touch and bad touch in early age. Child protective services in 2010, reported that among child maltreatment cases, 17% suffered physical abuse, 9% sexual abuse, 63% neglect and 7% emotional abuse. Objectives: 1: To assess the pre-test knowledge …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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A study to assess the knowledge and attitude towards healthy and regular breakfast among undergraduate students of Moradabad, U.P.
Abstract: A research titled “A study to assess knowledge and attitude towards healthy and regular breakfast among undergraduate students of selected colleges of Moradabad, UP, was conducted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of a degree of ‘Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Vivekanand College of Nursing, Moradabad, UP. The present study is an attempt to determine the students’ knowledge towards healthy and regular breakfast, which in turn will help the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–22 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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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 Comorbid Illness Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease at Selected Hospitals in Madurai
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a comprehensive term encompassing kidney damage or a sustained reduction in the glomerular filtration rate over a period of three months or longer. CKD is linked to a diminished quality of life, heightened healthcare costs, and premature mortality. The main objective of this study was to identify the comorbid illnesses among the patient with chronic kidney disease and to associate the comorbid illness with their …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Prevalence and Treatment Outcome of Burn Injury among Pediatric Patients Attending Pediatric Emergency OPD of Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Burn injury is one of the most common and devastating forms of trauma and a major health problem of pediatric morbidity and mortality worldwide resulting in substantial physical, psychological and economic loss. Burn-related injuries are a significant burden in children, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), where more than 90% of burn-related pediatric deaths occur [1]. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and treatment …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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A molecular docking study and in silico analysis: targeting the marburg virus protein vp35 using active phytocompounds from alchemilla vulgaris
Abstract: Objective: The Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is an infectious viral disease originating from African Fruit Bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus) that has become the root cause of a fatal hemorrhaging viral fever. As per reports from the WHO, MVD has claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide, with a disease fatality rate ranging from 24% in initial outbreaks to 88% in recent times owing to a difference in viral strains and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Computed Tomography of Ameloblastoma
Abstract: This study was conducted on 20 patients with ameloblastoma, attending the department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai. After determining the presence of bone involvement in conventional radiographs, the patient was subjected to spiral CT in axial, coronal and saggital sections and 3D reconstruction was also done. Using the software provided, shaded surface 3D reconstruction of the images was made and the 3D findings were recorded. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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The Effect of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Treatment to Healing of Orthodontically Stimulated Gingival Enlargements
Abstract: Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the healing process of gingival enlargement in adolescents with and without fixed orthodontic appliances by using erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser (Er,Cr:YSGG) and scaling-root planning and conventional scalpel for 3 months follow-up. Material and method: 30 patients with gingival enlargement divided in three groups were treated. Control group, without fixed orthodontic appliances, were treated mechanically by scaling-root planning and conventional scalpel only. Test …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Health Impact due to Pollution from the Fine Chemical Manufacturing Industries Operating at Gove Industrial Belt of Bhiwandi (Maharashtra)
Abstract: The present study performed to understand the toxicity level of heavy metals like Zn+2, Ni+2, Cu+2, Cr+6, Fe+3, which are present in the industrial effluents released from fine chemical industries situated at Gove industrial belt, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. The concentration level of Zn2+ in the present study was found to be 26.35 ppm which was above the limits of 5.0 ppm set by CPCB in industrial wastewater discharge. Such high Zn2+ …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Awareness and Practices Related to Breast Feeding among Lactating Mothers Residing in Anand and Vallabh Vidyanagar
Abstract: Breast feeding plays a significant role in infant’s growth and development by serving many immunological, physiological and psychological health benefits. 200 mothers were included in the study and data were collected through pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Results show that the majority of mothers were aware of the importance of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding. Majority of mothers fed colostrum to their neonates but not initiated breastfeeding within 1 h. Very few mothers …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 31s–38s Read article
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Health Status of Adolescents in Rural Area of Anand
Abstract: Aim: The study was carried out with the aim to access the health status of adolescents in a rural area of Anand. So far no studies were done over the rural areas of Anand District. Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 417 students of 13 – 15 years (283 males and 134 females). The data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire for socio-demographic, anthropometry (Height, Weight, BMI), physical activity level. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 91s–96s Read article
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Estimation of Prevalence of Varicose Veins Formation and Associated Risks in North Indian Population
Abstract: Aim and Objective: To find out the prevalence of varicose veins formation in patients and its associated risk factors in North Indian population. Methods: A total of 300 (150 cases and 150 controls) persons were selected for the study, who had been diagnosed for varicose veins complication, from January 2016 to June 2018 at Government Medical College, Jalaun (Orai) UP, (India). All the persons were further speculated and tested for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Dietary Intake Habit and State of Anaemia Among Women Who Gave Birth at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Teaching Hospital, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Introduction: Pregnancy—a physiologically demanding process—is impacted by dietary intake of the mother before and during pregnancy. Anaemia, one of the problems that occur during pregnancy, is believed to exist due to several factors including poor dietary intake. Aim of the Study: This study, therefore, is aimed at examining the relationship between anaemia and dietary intake among pregnant women who came for delivery in the Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northern Ethiopia. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Subacute Intestinal Obstruction: Clinical Profile and Short-term Follow up in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Abstract: Background: Subacute intestinal obstruction (SAIO) implies incomplete, intermittent, or recurrent obstruction. The diagnosis of SAIO is usually delayed and several patients continue to suffer from symptoms for weeks and months due to the waxing and waning nature of the disease. Objective: To see the clinical presentation, aetiology, type of management and short-term outcome of the patients of SAIO. Method: This prospective cohort study was performed in the Department of Gastroenterology, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Prevalence of HIV Associated Neuro-cognitive Deficit among HIV Positive People in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
Abstract: Background: HIV/AIDS is a common infection in sub-Saharan Africa which is also associated with neurocognitive impairment and psychological. Even if HAART reduces HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) by approximately 60 percentage, over 8 million HIV-infected adults in sub-Saharan Africa will be cognitively impaired at some level. This study aimed to assess prevalence and factors associated with neurocognitive impairment among adults living with HIV/AIDS at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia. Methods: …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Partograph: An Essential Tool for Midwives to Manage Labor at Public Health Institutions in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: A partograph is a graphical presentation of a woman’s progress of labour. Once the woman has true signs of labour and reaches active first stage of labor, the midwife initiates the use of the partograph to record her findings. Prolonged labor; mainly due to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD), which may result in obstructed labor, maternal dehydration, ruptured uterus, obstetric fistulae, fetal asphyxia, fetal brain damage, infection and death of both mother …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–29 Read article