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A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Bitter Gourd Juice Vs Bottle Gourd Juice on Blood Sugar Level and Urine Sugar Level in Diabetes mellitus Patients in Selected Area of Nasrapur
Abstract: Worldwide number of diabetic patients is increasing. In India it is increased from 4 million in 1984 to 30 million in 1999. Indian population increased from 680 million to 1 billion in past 16 years; whereas diabetic patients increased more than seven fold. Every fifth diabetic in the world will be an Indian. It is estimated that by the end of 2025, India will be leading in diabetic patients. It …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–20 Read article
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Effectiveness of STP on Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing Students on Eye Donation
Abstract: There are almost 52 million visually impaired people and 270,000 blind children in India. That's almost one-fourth the world's blind population living in India. Eye donation provides people who are blind with an opportunity to regain their vision through corneal transplantation, research and teaching. The need for donated eyes far exceeds the availability of donations. Nursing students are the future health care providers for the community. They are from different …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Self Care Management among Patients with Diabetes mellitus
Abstract: There are 300 million patients diagnosed with diabetes worldwide. The unbelievable fact is that India is making the world diabetes capital; every sixth diabetic in the world is Indian. Self-care management is that where the individuals initiate and perform on behalf of themselves in maintaining life, health and well-being. Self-care in diabetes is crucial. It has been claimed that as much as 98% of diabetes care is self-care. So, the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 43–47 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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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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Prevalence and Determinants of Stress among Staff Nurses Working in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: Out of many groups who are affected by stress, nurses comprise an important group because of the unique environment in which they work. It is important to assess the status for their psychological well being for not only their own betterment but the betterment of their patients as well. The present cross sectional study was conducted among 200 nurses working in a tertiary hospital of Delhi to assess the prevalence …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate before Peripheral Intravenouscannulation on Phlebitis
Abstract: Phlebitis is one of the most common complications of peripheral inserted catheter that may occur in upto 75% of hospitalized patients. The center for disease control and prevention guidelines recommend a 2% chlorhexidine-based preparation, tincture of iodine, iodophor or 70% isopropyl alcohol for skin antisepsis prior to insertion of intravenous catheters. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of ‘2.5% chlorhexidine gluconate with 70% ethyl alcohol’ before peripheral …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 58–65 Read article
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Improving Knowledge Regarding Universal Precautions amongst Nurses in Delhi
Abstract: Universal precautions are important, without it there are lot of health problems. Every nurse is expected to have proper knowledge of universal precautions, which can be improved with training. The objective was to find out the impact of training on knowledge of nurses regarding universal precautions. A hospital based intervention study was carried out from January 2010 to March 2011 in Maharishi Valmiki Hospital Pooth Khurd, New Delhi on 74 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 79–86 Read article
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Cross-Sectional Study on Socio-determinants of Mosquito-borne Diseases
Abstract: Background: Of all the insects, mosquitoes undoubtedly cause the greatest suffering both to man and animals. Mosquito has been not only a nuisance but also a killer. The objectives were to assess the socio-determinants of mosquito-borne diseases and to find out the existing knowledge on preventive measures. Methods: All the consecutive patients diagnosed as mosquito-borne diseases admitted in the Medicine ward of PBMH, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Monitoring Tobacco Use and Prevention Policies: Perspective of WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2017
Abstract: Remarkable progress has been made in global tobacco control since MPOWER was introduced a decade ago as a tool to help implement the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). Nearly two thirds of countries (121 of 194)—comprising 63% of the world’s population—have now introduced at least one MPOWER measure at the highest level of achievement (not including Monitoring or Mass media campaigns, which are assessed separately). …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–45 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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Job-related Stress among Nurses Working at Referral Hospitals of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Mixed Method
Abstract: Background: job stress among nurses is a major concern. Since, nurses are frontline healthcare providers in Ethiopian hospitals, always overloaded with various tasks that affect theirphysical and mental health. The nature of the work and the hospital environment majorlyaffected the nurses’ work. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to assess nurse’s job-related stress in Amhara Region and identify stressors that lead to stress. Methods: Institutionbased cross-sectional mixed methods …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate before Peripheral Intravenouscannulation on Phlebitis
Abstract: Phlebitis is one of the most common complications of peripheral inserted catheter that may occur in upto 75% of hospitalized patients. The center for disease control and prevention guidelines recommend a 2% chlorhexidine-based preparation, tincture of iodine, iodophor or 70% isopropyl alcohol for skin antisepsis prior to insertion of intravenous catheters. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of ‘2.5% chlorhexidine gluconate with 70% ethyl alcohol’ before peripheral …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 58–65 Read article
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Improving Knowledge Regarding Universal Precautions amongst Nurses in Delhi
Abstract: Universal precautions are important, without it there are lot of health problems. Every nurse is expected to have proper knowledge of universal precautions, which can be improved with training. The objective was to find out the impact of training on knowledge of nurses regarding universal precautions. A hospital based intervention study was carried out from January 2010 to March 2011 in Maharishi Valmiki Hospital Pooth Khurd, New Delhi on 74 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 79–86 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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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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Newborn Outcome of Pregnancy-induced Hypertensive Mothers
Abstract: Objective: To assess the newborn outcome of pregnancy-induced hypertensive (PIH) mothers. Methods: In this non-experimental design, 50 mothers with PIH and their newborns were selected for the study. Study was carried out for a period of one month. Results: Results of the study revealed that majority of newborns of mild PIH mothers (16) were having Apgar scores of 7–10 at 1 minute and at 5 minute after birth. Whereas in …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Association between Functional Status and Treatment Adherence among Elderly Suffering from Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: The burden of diabetes mellitus(DM) is rising disproportionately in the world. Elderly population is moreprone for chronic and recurrent illness like DM which may require long term treatment. Non-adherencein this age group accounts for substantial worsening of functional status. Little knowledge is availableregarding association between functional status and treatment adherence among elderly. The aim is toassess the functional status and its association with treatment adherence among elderly with diabetes. Across …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–28 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 Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Cervical Cancer among Women Residing in Rayampet Village, Tiruvannamalai District
Abstract: Introduction: Globally, cervical cancer ranks as the second most common cancer in women and isone of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths for women in developed nations. Materials andMethods: A quantitative approach was used in the study. Research Design: A quasi-experimentaldesign was adopted for the study by using a simple random sampling technique. The tool used fordata collection was a structured knowledge questionnaire. Result: The study findings reveal that inpre-test, …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–12 Read article