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Unlocking The Secrets Of Asbab-E-Sitta Zaruriyya: Unani Medicine's Key To Human Fitness
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine, also known as Graeco-Arabic medicine, draws its roots from the teachings of renowned Greek physician Hippocrates and Roman physician Galen. Over time, it evolved into a comprehensive medical system during the medieval era under the guidance of Arabian and Persian physicians such as Rhazes (al Razi), Avicenna (Ibn-e-Sina), Al-Zahrawi, and Ibn Nafis. Often referred to as the “Father of Unani medicine”, Buqrat (Hippocrates) hailed from …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Adaptogenic Action of Different Dosage Forms of Guduchi with Special Reference to Learning and Memory
Abstract: The effect of three dosages forms of Guduchi (Satva 125 mg/kg, Ghana, 50 mg/kg, Churna 200 mg/kg) are compared with control and Piracetam (500 mg/kg) treated experimental animals in morris water maze test and passive avoidance test. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the nootropic effect of three dosages forms of Guduchi. Guduchi Satva, Ghana and Churna was prepared following the classical methods. For experimental study, animals were …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Correlation of Predisposing Factors and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: A cross sectional study was carried out in Hospital of the NIUM to study the predisposing factors of Osteoarthritis of Knee among patients attending different OPDs. All Patients aged 40 years and above of both sexes were included in the study. A total of 507 patients over a period of 1 year were studied. Out of 507, 83.23% (422) were diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) as confirmed by Kellgren and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Ayurvedic Approach in Management of Dyslipidemia: A Case Study
Abstract: Dyslipidemia is a condition which is associated with several morbid manifestations. Purpose of this study was to treat dyslipidemia with Vaitaranaabasti and Ayurvedic oral medicine. Here we present a case that was successfully treated with Ayurvedic management. A 42 year old female, suffering from dyslipidemia since 1 year, was treated on the line of management of Medovriddhi. Vaitaranabasti in the dose of 400 ml/day for 16 days along with some …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effects of Medho Dhatwagni Vikriti on Patients of Hypothyroidism
Abstract: Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder and occurs as a result of decreased production of hormones of thyroid gland. In the present society with the changes in dietary habits, people have become more and more vulnerable to hypothyroidism. The present study was conducted with the aim to establish a correlation between Medodhatwagni Vikriti and hypothyroidism. 100 volunteers were taken and they were grouped into 2 categories. 50 were healthy volunteers and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Assessment of the Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly Persons Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Background: Cognitive slowness increases with advancing age. To take necessary measures both to prevent and manage, frequent assessment of the cognitive functions is required. Aim: To assess the cognitive impairment among elderly persons (aged 60 to 70 years). Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in North India. Using convenience sampling, a total of 30 patients admitted at the time of data collection and meeting …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Assessment of Practices of Nursing Personnel Regarding Insertion, Care and Removal of Indwelling Catheter
Abstract: AbstractUrinary catheterization is a routine medical procedure that facilitates direct drainage of the urinary bladder. Around one-fourth of the hospitalized patients are catheterized during their hospital stay. The study was carried out to assess the practices of nursing personnel regarding insertion, care and removal of indwelling catheter in a tertiary care hospital. 22 nurses were enrolled and comparison was made between their self expressed and their observed practices regarding catheterization. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Awareness on Emergency Contraception among Married Women
Abstract: Background: Emergency contraception is a method of contraception that can be used to prevent unprotected act of sexual intercourse. There are both hormonal and non-hormonal methods of emergency contraception available. These methods are also called “morning after pill” or post coital contraception. Aim: The present study aims to assess the awareness on emergency contraception among married women. Methods: The community based study was conducted in selected villages at Mamandur. This …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Problems among patients on hemodialysis in a tertiary care hospital
Abstract: Hemodialysis is an effective renal replacement therapy for patients with renal failure. However, these patients are chronic and under long term hemodialysis. The present study was carried out to identify the problems among patients on hemodialysis visiting artificial kidney unit, PGIMER, Chandigarh. A descriptive approach was used to enroll 50 patients using total enumeration technique who were meeting inclusion criteria. A self-structured interview schedule and modified Caregiver Burden Inventory were …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Nutritional Assessment and the Health of Toddlers (1–3 year) in Urban and Rural community of Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Abstract: Toddlerhood is difficult exiting interesting period of life. Developmental milestones are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children can do at a certain age range. The study sample was 500 toddlers aged 1–3 year was selected, 250 from urban and 250 from almost equal number of male and female toddlers. A modified conceptual frame work of the study was based on the Callista Roy Adaptation Model. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Emotional Intelligence related to Interpersonal relationship and Mental Health among Nursing students
Abstract: Emotional Intelligence refers to experiencing one’s self in a conscious manner. Emotional Intelligence is the ability to perceive, express, understand, motivate, control and regulate emotion. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize one's own and other people's emotions, to discriminate between different feelings and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behaviour and making Interpersonal Relationship. The objective of the study was to assess …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–29 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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Treatment Approaches in Intracranial Hypertension: A Review
Abstract: Intracranial hypertension is considered, when intracranial pressure (ICP) increases above 20 mmHg for a period of more than 5 min. A persistent rise in ICP produces compression effect over cerebral vasculature and reduces cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP). It results in brain stem compression and herniation, if left untreated. A systematic assessment of clinical status, serial and continuous monitoring of vital parameters and evidence based therapeutic …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder among Primary School Teachers at Selected Schools in Amritsar
Abstract: The global burden of disease indicates that by the year 2020, childhood neuropsychiatric disorders will increase by more than 50% internationally to become one of the five most common causes of morbidity and disability among children. An exploratory study on adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in India revealed that children who are diagnosed with ADHD grow up and become an adult patient of ADHD. Identifying them early and treating …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Prevention of Constipation among Elderly Patients Admitted in Medical and Surgical Wards of a Selected Hospital, Malaysia
Abstract: Constipation is one of the common health problems among elderly. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge on prevention of constipation among elderly patients admitted in medical and surgical wards of a selected hospital, Malaysia. Data was collected among 80 elderly patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria through face to face interview technique. The findings of the study showed that most of the participants 56(70%) have good understanding …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 17–21 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 and Compare the Effectiveness of Janani Suraksha Yojna (JSY) Among JSY Beneficiaries and Non-JSY Beneficiaries of Postnatal Mothers in Terms of Knowledge, Utilization and Outcome of the Program in the Selected Hospitals in Delhi
Abstract: This study aims at assessing and comparing the effectiveness of Janani Suraksha Yojna (JSY) among JSY beneficiaries and non-JSY beneficiaries in terms of knowledge, utilization and outcome of the program. A survey research approach with a comparative correlational survey design was adopted for the study. The sample was 100 postnatal mothers, i.e., 50 JSY beneficiaries and 50 non-JSY beneficiaries selected from hospitals of Delhi. The data was collected using a …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 26–31 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 Perception and Preparedness Regarding Use of Electronic Health Records Among Health Care Professionals
Abstract: This study was conducted with objectives to assess perception about need and use of electronic health records and preparedness to adopt electronic heath records. A descriptive study was conducted in Jan, 2013 at ICU’s of DMC and Hospital, Ludhiana. A total of 200 health care professionals consisting of, 150 nurses, 30 technicians and 20 resident doctors were selected by stratified random sampling technique. Structured questionnaire consists of 20 items to …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Perceived Stress among North Indian Nursing Undergraduate Students
Abstract: In recent years there is a budding appreciation of the stresses involved in training of nursing students. The present study aimed to assess perceived stress in the undergraduate students studying in a nursing college located in northern India. It was a cross sectional study carried out at College of nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana in the month of August 2011 using pretested self-administered questionnaire. Perceived stress score was measured using …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 24–28 Read article