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Need Based Instructional Program On Care Competency Of Informal Care Givers For Chronic Renal Failure Patients At Home, Mukesh Kumar Mr, Rajesh Kumar Sharma Mr, Mahalingam
Need Based Instructional Program On Care Competency Of Informal Care Givers For Chronic Renal Failure Patients At Home, Mukesh Kumar Mr, Rajesh Kumar Sharma Mr, Mahalingam
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Majority of patients with Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) depends on their family and friends, to manage their chronic illness throughout the course of illness. Appropriate home care of CKD can help to prevent or delay the progression of illness. Methods: A pre-experimental study with quantitative approach was undertaken on 45 care givers of CKD patients with the objective to study the improvement in competency regarding home care through administration of an instructional programme and information booklet. The program and the booklet consisted information on nutritional management, rest and exercises, …
Parents’ Attitude Regarding Freedom Of Adolescents, Kiranpreet Kaur Ms, Balwinder Kaur Ms, Rupinder Kaur Ms
Parents’ Attitude Regarding Freedom Of Adolescents, Kiranpreet Kaur Ms, Balwinder Kaur Ms, Rupinder Kaur Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Adolescence is the stage in which the rapid changes take place. The individual’s holistic development (physical, mental, social, moral and spiritual) takes place and they undergo revolutionary changes also, such changes during adolescence are more rapid than during infancy and childhood. As these changes take place, human personality develops into different and supplementary dimensions. As many of the parents unlike to lack their control over them therefore, they fail to assess these changes and generally show indifference, which will create lot of difficulties for their adolescence. Objective: The main objective of the study is to assess the attitude regarding …
Satisfaction On Healthcare Services Among People Living With Non-Communicable Diseases, Anju Rose Ms, Shashidhara Y. N Mr, Manjula Upendra Ms
Satisfaction On Healthcare Services Among People Living With Non-Communicable Diseases, Anju Rose Ms, Shashidhara Y. N Mr, Manjula Upendra Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Community satisfaction towards an institution depends on its quality of care which decides the continuity in using their services. Objectives: To assess the satisfaction of people living with non-communicable diseases on healthcare services as measured by a rating scale and find the association between satisfaction on healthcare services and selected variables. Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted among 200 subjects from selected villages of Udupi District selected through non probability purposive sampling technique. These patients were suffering from asthma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus or both hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Satisfaction was measured by a three point rating scale through structured …
Effect Of Auditory Cues On Gait Among Patients With Parkinson’S Disease In South India, Lekshmi Mohan Ms, Asha Sasikumar Ms, Thomas Iype, Babu P. K
Effect Of Auditory Cues On Gait Among Patients With Parkinson’S Disease In South India, Lekshmi Mohan Ms, Asha Sasikumar Ms, Thomas Iype, Babu P. K
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: In Parkinson’s disease there is defective internal rhythm generation. There is some evidence that it can be overcome with external rhythmic cues. Objective: Evaluate the effect of auditory cues on gait among patients with Parkinson’s disease. Methodology: Experimental – One group pretest post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted on 30 patients with Parkinson’s disease attended the Department of Neurology, Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. Samples were selected consecutively. Researcher collected data from the subjects using a semi structured interview schedule and Dynamic Gait Index Scale. The intervention was practice of gait listening to auditory cues by an electronic …
Effectiveness Of Yoganidra On Quality Of Sleep Among Cancer Patients, Divya N. Anand Ms, Linu Sara George Dr, Anil Raj Mr
Effectiveness Of Yoganidra On Quality Of Sleep Among Cancer Patients, Divya N. Anand Ms, Linu Sara George Dr, Anil Raj Mr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Cancer is one of the major health problems that occur in people of all races and cultures. There is a dearth of literature on implementing non-pharmacological measures to improve quality of sleep among cancer patients. Objectives: This study assessed quality of sleep among cancer patients and the effectiveness of Yoganidra intervention on quality of sleep in terms of improvement using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Methods: A survey was used in Phase I (n=25) to assess the quality of sleep using PSQI. In phase II, an evaluative approach was used through one group pre-test post-test design (n=19).The participants with …
Clinico Epidemiological Profile Of Hiv-Tb Co-Infected Patients In Coastal South India, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan Dr, Ramesh Holla Dr, Darshan B. B Dr, Arjun B. Y Dr
Clinico Epidemiological Profile Of Hiv-Tb Co-Infected Patients In Coastal South India, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan Dr, Ramesh Holla Dr, Darshan B. B Dr, Arjun B. Y Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) co-infection is considered to be one of the important public health problems globally. Tuberculosis is a leading cause of mortality among people living with HIV/AIDS. Objectives: To find out the trends of HIV and TB co-infection, socio-demographic and clinical profile of HIV and TB co-infected patients. Methods: A hospital based descriptive study was done at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Mangalore. The hospital records of all HIV-TB co-infected patients admitted between January 2008 and December 2013 were reviewed and data were captured in data capture sheet. The data obtained was analysed …
Effectiveness Of Dance Movement Therapy On Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children Aged Between 6-12 Years, Shilpa J Ms, Asha P. Shetty Dr
Effectiveness Of Dance Movement Therapy On Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children Aged Between 6-12 Years, Shilpa J Ms, Asha P. Shetty Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behaviour disorders of childhood. Mental health and school practitioners are increasingly faced with the challenge of assessing children and adolescents who might have ADHD. The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of dance movement therapy (DMT) among ADHD children. Methods: Data collection was done using demographic proforma; SNAP IV rating scale and an opinionnaire. Results: Analysis revealed post-test teacher and parent mean scores were significantly lower than the pre-test teacher and parent mean scores i.e. the t-value for teacher is t(29)=16.81 and for parent is …
Stress Factors Among Caregivers Of Children With Thalassemia, Valliammal _. Shanmugam Ms, Ramachandra
Stress Factors Among Caregivers Of Children With Thalassemia, Valliammal _. Shanmugam Ms, Ramachandra
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Thalassemia is one of the most common genetic diseases known to mankind. Children with Thalassemia require medical, surgical and nursing care. Family members and caregivers of the affected children play a vital role during treatment. Moreover, they also undergo abundant stress and emotional changes concerning their children’s lives. Objective: To identify factors associated with stress and to correlate the factors with selected demographic variables in caregivers of children with Thalassemia. Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted among sixty caregivers of children with Thalassemia, admitted in the Thalassemia ward of a selected hospital in Bangalore. Demographic data of …
A Survey On Practices Of Koraga Tribes During Diarrhoea In Children, Shrisha, Binu E. Margaret Mrs, Sheela Shetty Mrs
A Survey On Practices Of Koraga Tribes During Diarrhoea In Children, Shrisha, Binu E. Margaret Mrs, Sheela Shetty Mrs
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Every society follows different practices to treat various childhood illnesses. Tribal populations are isolated from the general population by their own lifestyle and practices. The objective of the study was to assess the treatment practices of the Koraga tribes during diarrhoea in children. Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey using face-to-face interview technique was undertaken among 200 caretakers of Koraga tribe using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS v16.0. Results: 110 (55%) respondents were using arrowroot mixture; curd and salt were used by 34 (17%) to treat diarrhoea. Other practices include use of wheat sooji porridge …