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Factors affecting Utilization of Postnatal services among Rural Postnatal mothers
Abstract: The immediate postpartum period consist of first 24 h after delivery. The postpartum period continues until 6 weeks after birth. During this time, it is important for mothers and baby to stay healthy because they will experience physiological as well psychological changes. A study on factors affecting utilization of postnatal services among post natal mothers at selected villages of Amritsar has been performed by the authors. The objectives of the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Identify the Learning Needs of Patients with Tracheostomy and Evaluate Effectiveness of a Self Instructional Module (SIM) for Home Management of Patients in a Selected Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: Tracheostomies are becoming increasingly common both within the acute setting and the community. The number of tracheostomies performed has increased steadily due to rising incidence of head and neck cancer. As a result of this there is an expectation of increased knowledge and more advanced skills in caring for these patients both in health care setting and at home after discharge The objectives of the study were to identify and …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Effectiveness of an Orientation Programme on the Anxiety Level of Patients Undergoing Gamma Knife Surgery: a Quasi-experimental Study
Abstract: Apart from being diagnosed with disease condition, the unfamiliarity of the environment and uncertainty of the procedure are the major contributors of the anxiety among the patients undergoing gamma knife surgery. Orientation and educational programme regarding diagnosis and treatment modalities of disease condition reduces the anxiety levels among patients as they become familiar to that. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of orientation programme on anxiety level …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Training Programme on Infection Control Measures among Housekeeping Workers in Selected Intensive Care Units at Tertiary Hospital
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of hospital acquired infections (HAI) varies widely across the globe. Worldwide, it is estimated that almost 10% of the hospitalised patients acquire at least one HAI. Infection control practices are simple measures to be used in the care of all patients at all times to reduce the risk of infection transmission. It is noted that housekeeping workers are at high risk of toxic waste exposure and many …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 51–56 Read article
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Organ Donation Educational Package Improves Knowledge and Commitment of Nurses towards Pledging for Organ Donation
Abstract: Nurses’ knowledge and commitment towards pledging for organ donation is important to promote organ donation. This study was carried out to (i) assess the knowledge of nurses regarding organ donation, (ii) develop and administer the educational package for nurses, (iii) assess its effectiveness on knowledge and commitment of nurses towards pledging for organ donation. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 149 nurses (75 in experimental and 74 in control group) …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–20 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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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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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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Nursing Teachers’ Behavior and their Influence on Academic Performance Among Students
Abstract: In our day a modern teacher role has gone beyond just above teaching class, giving lectures, making exams and giving grades; the teacher actions influence the learner’s community and society, leading to a sound foundation towards the future of society and ensuring the continuation of actions. The present study aims to assess the correlation between faculty personality and its influence on academic performance of nursing students. A descriptive correlational design …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Dengue Fever
Abstract: Background: A study was conducted in a selected area of Jalandhar, Punjab to assess the level of awareness among women regarding dengue fever. As part of the study, an informational guide sheet was prepared.To determine the level of women awareness of dengue fever, a study was undertaken in this selected area of Jalandhar, Punjab to prepare and information guide sheet was undertaken. Objective: (1) To assess the pre-test knowledge score …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Rights and Welfare Schemes of Differently Abled Children Among Mothers in a Selected Special School, Kottayam
Abstract: The study was conducted ‘‘To assess the knowledge regarding rights and welfare schemes of differently abled children among mothers in a selected special school’’ The main objective of the study is to assess the level of knowledge of mothers regarding rights and welfare of differently abled children and their association with demographic variables. The current study employed a non-experimental descriptive research design. It involved 30 mothers with children under 12 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Significance of Sara Pariksha in Ayurveda: A Critical Review
Abstract: In Ayurveda, Sara Pariksha is one among the ten types of methods to examine a patient, stated as Dashvidha Aatura Pariksha. Sara Pariksha primarily determines the strength of a person. Acharya Chakrapani illustrated Sara as ‘Vishudhataro Dhatu’, which means the essence of all Dhatu. Eight types are explained by Acharya Charaka, each one characterized by both physical as well as psychological parameters. These contribute to the physician in deciding the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Role of Iodine in Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Women in Selected Urban Areas of Tirupati
Abstract: Background of the Study: Iodine deficiency disorders are emerging as a public health problem, especially in pregnant and breastfeeding women, in whom it can cause brain damage in the developing fetus or infant. Iodine deficiency gives rise to goiter (so called endemic goiter) in adults as well as cretinism in children, which results in developmental delay and other health problems. According to WHO, nearly 2 billion individuals had insufficient iodine …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Effectiveness of Changing Catheter in Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection
Abstract: The present study is to compare the effect of routine catheter care and changing urinary catheter in urinary tract infection. The literature about routine catheter care and changing catheter both were reviewed. The focus of the study is catheter variables and reflects the empirical aspect of concept being studied. In this study the independent variable is routine catheter care Vs changing urinary catheter and the dependent variable is urinary tract …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Skills Regarding Health Teaching among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: Health teaching is the key resource in the nursing workforce that is able to provide health information in the community area. Health teaching and skill development are an essential part of the nursing curriculum. Community hospital experience allows a student’s nurse to improve their skills. With a view of this present study was conducted to assess the skills regarding health teaching among nursing students studying in Saraswati Nursing Institute, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 26–30 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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Validation of the Vitamin A Supplementation Data Reported Under Health Management Information System by the Primary Health Centres of Rural Vadodara
Abstract: The present study was conducted to study the Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) data reported by primary health centre/subcentre (PHC/SC) and validate them at the village level and assess quality of care during VAS. A sample of 20 PHCs, 13 rural and seven tribal, was selected using stratified random sampling. For every PHC, two SCs and for every SC, one village were selected. Data on VAS were collected from the PHC/ …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude & Practices of Hepatitis B Infection and Serum Antibody Analysis among Hepatitis B Vaccinated Healthcare Workers in Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Abstract: Introduction: Health care workers are particularly at high risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other infections through needle stick injuries (NSI). HBV transmission can be contained through vaccination among health care workers (HCWs). However, 10-15% individuals have poor response. This study was therefore done to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) and to evaluate the anti-HBs antibody titres in HBV vaccinated HCWs in tertiary care hospital. Material and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Knowledge regarding Immunization among the Mothers of Under-Five Children
Abstract: Background: Immunization is one of the most cost effective, safest and efficient public health interventions for the prevention from several diseases among under-five-year children. Objectives: The aim of the present study is to assess the knowledge regarding immunization among mothers of children under-five-years of age. Materials and Methods: 60 mothers of children under-five-years of age, coming to immunization clinic, were recruited in the study. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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A Research Study and Report on Impact of Clinical Pharmacy on Vaccine Safety, Vaccine Vigilance, ADR Assesment and Reporting Among Pediatrics During Active Immunization Schedules at ESI Hospital
Abstract: Vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a given vaccine-preventable disease (VPD). A vaccine typically contains a disease-causing microorganism, or portion of it, and is often made from either live-attenuated or inactivated (killed) forms of the microbe, its toxin or one of its surface proteins. Vaccines may be monovalent or polyvalent (multivalent).. The main Aim of the study is to explore the knowledge, attitudes and concerns with respect …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–45 Read article