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Published Subscription 22 Jan 2018

Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Self Care Management among Patients with Diabetes mellitus

By Hariprasath Pandurangan, Aruna .

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

Published Subscription 22 Jan 2018

Effectiveness of Foot Massage on Pain among Patients Who Underwent Abdominal Surgery

By Hariprasath Pandurangan, Sham Oommen John

Abstract: AbstractPain after surgery is common, normal and to be expected. Steps can be taken to minimize or eliminate pain, but pain that gets worse, especially if other symptoms are present, can be a sign of a surgical complication. Patients routinely report mild to moderate pain even though pain medications have been administered. Complimentary strategies based on sound research findings are needed to supplement pharmacological management. Foot massage has the potential …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–32 Read article

Published Subscription 22 Jan 2018

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

By Karobi Das, Amanpreet Kaur, Harmandeep Kaur, Navneet Kaur Thind, Richa Prakash, Sukhdeep Kaur, Meenkashi Agnihotri, Nidhi Bhatia

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

Published Subscription 8 Oct 2018

A Study to assess Prescription pattern in outpatient department of tertiary care hospital

By OM PRAKASH DHAKAR

Abstract: ABSTRACTBackground:Antibiotic resistance and irrational prescribing is a global concern, is particularly pressing in developing nations, including India, where the burden of infectious disease is high and healthcare spending is low. The Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) was established to develop actionable policy recommendations specifically relevant to low- and middle-income countries where suboptimal access to antibiotics - not a major concern in high-income countries - is possibly as severe a problem …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–36 Read article

Published Subscription 26 Mar 2018

“A Descriptive study to assess the age-related problems among elderly people residing in Village Dhianpura (Punjab).”

By Jasmeet kaur Bhullar, Diksha Kumari, Amandeep Dhilwal, Rachna Sharma

Abstract: Aim of the study: The aim of present study was to assess the age-related problem in elderly people. Background: Aging is a developmental phenomenon of bringing along a number of changes in the physical, psychological and social condition. As the age increases many elderly people face lot of the problems related to health which includes physical, mental and social health. This is the stage of life in which person depends …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–15 Read article

Published Subscription 18 Apr 2018

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)

By Swati Pal, Raman Kalia, Jasmeet Kaur, Shaweta Sharma

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

Published Subscription 23 Nov 2018

A comparative study to assess the Ankle Brachial Index by palpatory and Doppler method

By Nitta Das, Ambuj Roy, Ashok Kumar Jaryal, Gopichandran Lakshmanan, Manju Dhandapani

Abstract: Background of the study: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is strongly associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality. Relatively few non-invasive diagnostic tests are available that can reveal the evidence of atherosclerosis before the development of symptoms. One such simple, cost effective diagnostic test is Ankle Brachial Index. Since, there is a need to validate palpatory method of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) measurement, the study was conceived.Aim of the study: …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 10–14 Read article

Published Subscription 8 Oct 2018

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Preconception Care among Adolescents of Selected Colleges of Ahmedabad

By Vandana Chauhan

Abstract: An investigator conducted study to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme regarding pre conception care among adolescents of selected colleges of Ahmadabad. Objective of the study were to assess the knowledge of adolescent before and after administration of Planned Teaching Programme. The investigator has choosen the quasi experimental research design. 120 adolescents of selected colleges were selected as a sample by non probability convenient sampling technique. The data were …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–43 Read article

Published Subscription 30 Nov 2018

Early Ambulation on Activities of Daily Living Among the Patients Undergone Abdominal Surgery

By I. Clement, Bhagavan B.C., P.V. Ramachandran, B.T. Basvanthappa

Abstract: An experimental study was conducted on effectiveness of modified early ambulation on activities of daily living (ADL) among the patients undergone abdominal surgery in Kempagowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India. Complications due to lack of early ambulation are the main reason for mortality and morbidity in India and all over the world. Many research have been done to prove the early ambulation enhance postoperative recovery, decrease incidence of postoperative …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 30–37 Read article

Published Subscription 7 Dec 2018

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Administration of Emergency Drugs to patients among Nursing Students at Selected College of Nursing

By Ravikant Sharma, Ashish Gautam

Abstract: Emergency department is an area where the nurses are encounter with many emergency and all emergencies seek attention and immediate care for life saving. Student nurses are posted in Emergency medicine, formerly known in some countries as accident and emergency medicine is the medical specialty involving care for undifferentiated and unscheduled patients with illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. In many emergency departments the nursing students are posted and …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 48–50 Read article

Published Subscription 7 Dec 2018

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Satisfaction among Adult Patient with Regard to Medical and Surgical Emergency Services, PGIMER, Chandigarh

By chetna rana, Kanchan preet, Navdeep Kaur, Rojwinder Kaur, Ashish Bhalla

Abstract: Background: Emergency department is a vital part in a hospital that is responsible for provision of medical and surgical care to the patients arriving in the need of immediate care. The current study was conducted to assess the level of satisfaction among adult patients with respect to medical and surgical emergency services of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Material and Method: A descriptive approach was employed …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 51–57 Read article

Published Subscription 25 Feb 2019

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Tobacco use among the College Students of the Selected Colleges of Selected City of Gujarat, India

By Ankita Kamothi

Abstract: A descriptive survey was conducted in Ahmedabad city, among college students to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice related to tobacco use. 300 students selected from 5 colleges by random sampling method, aged 18 to 25 years returned a questionnaire designed to test their level of knowledge about tobacco use, attitude towards tobacco use and practice related to tobacco use. 66% of females and 65% of males had good knowledge …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article

Published Subscription 14 May 2019

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Breast Self-Examination among Mizan–Tepi University Mizan Campus Female Students Benchi Maji Zone Southwest Ethiopia

By Sanjay Shinde, Julie Jadhav

Abstract: Background: Breast self-examination is one of the most cost-effective methods of screening for breast cancer detection at the early stage of the disease. The exact cause of breast cancer is not known but it is caused by multiple risk factors. It is a hormone dependent disease with a female to male ratio of 150:1. The incidence of breast cancer among blacks African American and low-income countries is low but the …

Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–40 Read article