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Problems And Factors Influencing Pcos Among Women-A Case-Control Study, R Sudha, P Umalakshmi Jan 2020

Problems And Factors Influencing Pcos Among Women-A Case-Control Study, R Sudha, P Umalakshmi

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the common problems found in women. The study aimed to assess the common problems experienced and factors influencing PCOS among women. The case-control study design was used, and a purposive sampling technique was used to select 30 cases of women with PCOS and 90 controls who did not have PCOS. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data in the age group of 15 to 22 years with PCOS, and the data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that the majority of cases 14 (46.7%) and controls 42 …


Insights On The Development Of Qualitative Research In Nursing In India, Mamatha Shivananda Pai Dr, Shalini G. Nayak Ms Jan 2020

Insights On The Development Of Qualitative Research In Nursing In India, Mamatha Shivananda Pai Dr, Shalini G. Nayak Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Qualitative research is gaining recognition in health care. Health professionals are involved in qualitative research methods to generate evidence. Nursing is part of healthcare and little is known about the involvement of nurses in generating evidence through qualitative research in India. This paper explores the insights on the development of qualitative research in India among nurses thus encouraging the qualitative research among nursing.


Effectiveness Of Glycerine Magnesium Sulphate Versus Topical Heparin Application In Patients With Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Induced Phlebitis, Neethu M Ms, Sajith B. Pillai Jan 2020

Effectiveness Of Glycerine Magnesium Sulphate Versus Topical Heparin Application In Patients With Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Induced Phlebitis, Neethu M Ms, Sajith B. Pillai

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Peripheral intravenous cannula induced phlebitis is a common and significant problem in clinical practice. Objectives To compare the effectiveness of glycerine magnesium sulphate and topical heparin application and to find the association between the pre-test Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) scores and selected demographic variables. Method: Quasi experimental with two group pre-test post-test design was used. This study was conducted in Bishop Benziger Hospital, Kerala for one month. Using purposive sampling technique 60 patients were selected and assigned randomly into glycerine magnesium sulphate group and heparin group. In glycerine magnesium sulphate group, glycerine magnesium sulphate paste and in heparin group …


A Rare Case: Hailey-Hailey Disease, Ansuya, Shashidhara Y. N Dr Jan 2020

A Rare Case: Hailey-Hailey Disease, Ansuya, Shashidhara Y. N Dr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

The Hailey-Hailey disease is a rare autosomal dominant disorder triggered by a genetic mutation that is characterized by the growth of repeated blisters and erosions in the intertriginous areas. Commonly the treatment is focused on the symptoms and severity of the condition. Currently, there is no specific treatment available for this disorder.