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3 articles for “adult burns”
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge on First-Aid Management of Burns Among Adults Living in Selected Areas at Honavar, Uttara Kannada with A View to Organize a Demonstration Programme
Abstract: Title: A Study to Evaluate the Awareness of First-Aid Treatment for Burns among Adults Residing in Specific Areas of Honnavar, Uttara Kannada, Aimed at Organizing a Demonstration Program. Aim: To assess the knowledge on first-aid management of burns and conduct a demonstration program on domestic fire accident. Methodology: A one group pre-test only design was adopted. A total of 100 participants who met the inclusion criteria were chosen through a …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Case Report on Management of Hand Burns in a Leprosy Patient
Abstract: Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Clinical features depend on the immune status of the patient but usually involve skin and peripheral nerves. The lesions are usually anesthetic which can lead to ulceration and non healing wounds. Therefore, the management of a burns injury in a patient who is suffering with leprosy becomes challenging. Advanced methods of wound management …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Compassion Fatigue and Empathy among Nurses Working in Adult Intensive Care Units, PGIMER, Chandigarh 2019–20
Abstract: Objectives: To assess and compare the level of empathy and compassion fatigue among nurses working in the adult intensive care units. Methodology: A descriptive-comparative study design was adopted and total 120 nurses (Male= 60, Female= 60) were purposively selected. Participant’s information questionnaire, Professionals quality of life scale and Toronto empathy questionnaire were used for the data collection. Research setting was adult intensive care units of PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. The data …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 19–29 Read article