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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 …
Use Of An Electronic Educational Module To Educate Advanced Practice Nurses On Preventive Care Protocol For Immunocompromised Patients, Simi Jesto Joseph Dr, Audrey Klopp Dr
Use Of An Electronic Educational Module To Educate Advanced Practice Nurses On Preventive Care Protocol For Immunocompromised Patients, Simi Jesto Joseph Dr, Audrey Klopp Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Immunocompromised patients are at increased risk of infections and certain cancers due to the immunosuppressed body as well as the immunosuppressive agents. Despite American national organizations’ specific guidelines for immunocompromised patients, reported vaccination rates and provider compliance on preventive services is low. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and clinical practice among Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) in preventive care for immunocompromised patients and educating APNs to improve their knowledge and practice skills using an evidence-based preventive care protocol. Methods: APN members of Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses (ISAPN) organization were surveyed by a needs assessment …