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Managing Infertility with Panchakarma— A Case Study of Anovulation Associated with Endometriotic Cysts
Abstract: Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. In any community, about 5–15% of couples who are of reproductive age have suffer from infertility. A 29-years-old female patient of 29 yrs. old of primary infertility with Pitta Pradhana Vata Prakruti was diagnosed as Anovulation along with Grade- 4 Endometriosis. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated to Bandhya with Vataja yoni …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Ayurvedic management of Recurrent Pneumonia in child – A single case study
Abstract: The general term “pneumonia” describes lung infections that result in air sac inflammation. Pneumonia is most frequently caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, etc. In children, Streptococcus pneumoniae is mainly responsible for bacterial pneumonia. When someone coughs or sneezes, they release airborne droplets that can infect the lungs of children and spread pneumonia. The pneumonia-causing bacteria and viruses that are commonly found in a child's throat or nose can spread …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Women’s Health: Exercise
Abstract: Heart disease warning: Lack of exercise is worse risk for over-30s women than smoking or obesity”. The researchers wanted to determine the proportion of heart disease that was attributable to four specific risk factors: smoking, physical inactivity, high body mass index, and high blood pressure. Physical activity had the greatest PAR in women aged 31 years and older; if women aged 31 to 36 years increased their physical activity, about …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Educational Intervention Program on Basic Life Support among the Caregivers of Patients Admitted in Male and Female Surgical Wards of Nehru Hospital, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Abstract: AbstractCardiac arrest refers to a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump the blood effectively, which leads to improper functioning of other vital organs. Basic life support which is a non-invasive life saving technique used to maintain blood supply to vital organs in emergency which can be provided by trained lay persons or bystanders without the help of any equipments and drugs till the medical services arrive. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Prevalence of Knee Pain and Providing Need-Based Interventions Among Women (Above 40 Years) Residing in Selected Urban and Rural Areas of Roopnagar District (Punjab)
Abstract: Introduction: Health is general condition of person’s mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain. Knee pain is a major health problem in India that causes considerable disability and impact on quality of life. Knee pain is common musculoskeletal problem in women and its prevalence increases with age, which includes mainly the knee joint, ligaments and cartilage. It is well known that our body …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Level of Stress among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Institutions of Karnataka, India
Abstract: Stress has been identified as a 21st century disease and has been viewed as a complex and dynamic transaction between individuals and their environments. Academic stress among college students has been a topic of interest for many years. There is little empirical evidence about the level of stress suffered by nursing students and its impact on their health throughout clinical practice. Therefore, a study has undertaken to explore the level …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Diarrhea and Its Management among Mothers of Under-fives Children in Selected Rural Areas of Fatehabad
Abstract: Diarrhea is the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children’s of under-five years in developing countries and an important cause of malnutrition. In New Delhi (2007) slum area, the attack rate of acute diarrhea disease (ADD) was 7.73% and ADD’s annual adjusted morbidity rate was 1.69 episodes per child per year. In 2001 an estimated 1.5 million below 5 years died from diarrhea. Eight out of 10 of these …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude towards Teenage Pregnancy among Adolescent Students of selected Urban and Rural Schools of East Sikkim
Abstract: Pregnant teenagers face many of the same pregnancy related issues as other women. On a global level, 95% of the adolescents (aged 15–19) gives birth a child which take place in developing countries. Every year, some 3 million girls in this age bracket resort to unsafe abortion, risking their lives and health. The primary purpose of this study was to explore the knowledge and attitude towards teenage pregnancy among adolescent …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 44–55 Read article
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Hand Washing Practices among Admitted Patients In Tertiary Level Hospital
Abstract: Hand washing is one of the most important steps to prevent and control the spread of diseases. Many studies have been conducted on hand hygiene practices among the health care professionals, but there are dearth of evidences amongst the patients and their care givers. The current study was carried out with the objective to assess the hand washing practices amongst the admitted patients. The study was carried out at general …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Study to Assess the Compliance of Medical Regimen of End Stage Renal Clients on Hemodialysis in Selected Hospitals of Amritsar Punjab
Abstract: Study was undertaken with purpose to assess the compliance of medical regimen and bio-psychosocial problems of End stage renal clients undergoing hemodialysis. The conceptual framework adopted for the study was based on Rosenstoch’s (1974) and Becker’s (1975) health belief model. A descriptive research design was used to conduct study on 100 end stage renal clients undergoing hemodialysis selected by purposive sampling method from nephrology units of selected hospitals, Amritsar, Punjab. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Nasopharyngeal and Peripheral Skin Temperature in Critically Ill Patients
Abstract: Skin temperature measurement is an easy and convenient method of temperature measurement, but there is no consensus about its agreement with core temperature. Objective of this study was to compare the skin temperature measurement with the nasopharyngeal temperature (NP) measurement in critically ill patients. It was a prospective comparative study. A total of 280 (140 skin temperature and 140 NP) temperature measurements were obtained from 35 adult ICU patients. The …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Knowledge regarding Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation among the Nursing Personnel Working in Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: All nursing personnel should have knowledge and skill regarding cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, deficient awareness regarding CPR has been reported in literature. A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the knowledge regarding CPR among the nursing personnel working in emergency department of a tertiary care hospital. Using purposive, convenient sampling technique, a total of 70 nursing personnel were enrolled in the study. A validated questionnaire was used to get …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 103–107 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 Descriptive Correlational study to assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers regarding Prevention of child sexual abuse (CSA) in selected urban community in New Delhi.
Abstract: Introduction: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a universal problem with grave life-long outcomes. Mothers are an important person in children life Objectives: The study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers regarding Prevention of child sexual abuse, to correlate knowledge and attitude of mothers, to find out the association of knowledge and attitude with selected demographic variables of mothers and to develop guidelines for mothers regarding prevention …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Clinical features, Related Problems and Health Seeking Behaviour Among Clients with Nephrolithiasis and Urolithiasis in a Tertiary care Hospital
Abstract: Renal stone is a common problem worldwide with its increasing prevalence. They are imposing a significant economic burden for nations. Lifestyle and environmental factors contribute significantly in their formation. Presentation of renal colic is common and therefore treatment is not delayed. However, in absence of any preventive measure >50% renal stone may reoccur. Renal stone may reoccur at any age, the peak incidence is reported between 20–49 years. Males are …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Effect of Glycemic Control on Sputum Conversion at the End of Intensive Phase of Category I DOTS Therapy among Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Abstract: India is an endemic country of tuberculosis and diabetic capital of the world. A patient with diabetes has more chance of occurrence tuberculosis. Many studies pointed out the merging epidemic of diabetes and tuberculosis. Rifampicin and Isoniazid are the most prominent drugs in anti-TB treatment. These drugs disrupt the metabolism of many anti-hypoglycemic agents and lower the plasma levels, leading to hypogycemia. In non-diabetics, it impairs the release and action …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–17 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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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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A Comparative Study on Nasopharyngeal and Peripheral Skin Temperature in Critically Ill Patients
Abstract: Skin temperature measurement is an easy and convenient method of temperature measurement, but there is no consensus about its agreement with core temperature. Objective of this study was to compare the skin temperature measurement with the nasopharyngeal temperature (NP) measurement in critically ill patients. It was a prospective comparative study. A total of 280 (140 skin temperature and 140 NP) temperature measurements were obtained from 35 adult ICU patients. The …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Awareness About Lifestyle Diseases Associated Risk Factors in School Going Children in Delhi
Abstract: Lifestyle means a pattern of individual practices and personal behavioral choices that are related to elevated or reduced health risk. The diseases which primarily arise from the abnormal lifestyle of a person are grouped under the term “Lifestyle Diseases”. For younger population, the risk of lifestyle disease looms larger. Therefore, this paper aimed to find the prevalence and awareness of lifestyle disease related risk factors in school going children aged …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 11–20 Read article