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Factors Associated with Nursing Student’s Intention to Leave Own Country
Abstract: The worldwide migration of nursing professionals from low income countries to rich ones is very common as nurses fill the large number of vacancies in upper income country. A study was conducted to explore the various reasons (factors) associated with nursing students’ intention to leave own country. Data was collected from undergraduate nursing students, GNM, post basic and B.Sc., of Saraswati Nursing Institute, Punjab. Findings revealed that 63.23% of study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 20–25 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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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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A Study to Assess and Evaluate the Effect of Nesting on Physiological Parameters and Comfort Behavior of Preterm Infants Admitted in NICU of Selected Hospitals in Punjab and Haryana
Abstract: Preterm infants are born with physiological handicaps. The sensory impact of the NICU has been postulated to influence the physiological, neuro-development outcome of preterm infants and the quality of life of these newborns. A study was conducted with the objectives to assess and evaluate the the physiological parameters (temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate and oxygen saturation level) of preterm infants before and during ‘nesting’ and to assess and evaluate the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–11 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 Descriptive Study to Assess Health Consciousness, Associated Factors and Related Practices among Adults (20–40 years) of a Low-Income Colony, Chandigarh
Abstract: Health consciousness refers to describing an attitude in which one has an awareness of being healthy. It is the tendency to focus attention on one’s health; where individuals with higher health consciousness have better quality of life. The aim of the study is to assess health consciousness, to identify associated factors affecting health consciousness and to assess practices to be healthy among adults (20–40 years of age) residing in a …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Effectiveness of An Awareness Program Related to Evidence-based Practices in Nursing on Knowledge and Attitude Among Staff Nurses in a Selected Hospital of Delhi: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Abstract: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is now considered a standard of care and essential to nurses. The current experimental pretest-posttest designed study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an awareness program on EBP for staff nurses. There was a significant increase in knowledge and attitude scores of 15 staff nurses after the administration of an awareness program on EBP.
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–21 Read article
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Knowledge on Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs among Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patients
Abstract: Antipsychotic drugs have high rate of nonadherence due to unpleasant side effects. This study aimed to assess the caregivers’ knowledge on atypical antipsychotic drugs. A descriptive survey approach was used. The study was conducted among 100 caregivers of mentally ill patients receiving atypical antipsychotic drugs. The data were collected through a self-administered knowledge questionnaire on atypical antipsychotic drugs. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 36–40 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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Digital Tympanic Membrane Temperature versus Digital Axillary Temperature: Comparative Study among Neonates
Abstract: Neonatal hypothermia continues to be a significant issue in the developing countries and there remains considerable controversy regarding the most appropriate thermometer and the best anatomical site for temperature measurement. In this diagnostic study, the prime objective was to find which thermometry practice could be proved effective for assessment of temperature in neonates. For this, the authors evaluated the agreement between tympanic thermometry measurements, digital axillary thermometry measurements and skin …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 38–46 Read article