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Effectiveness Of Mirror Therapy On Upper And Lower Limb Function Among Stroke Patients With Hemiparesis, Silpa C
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: The upper and lower limb function impairment remains an undesirable consequence followed by a stroke that increases activity limitation. Objective: To find the effectiveness of mirror therapy on upper and lower limb function among stroke patients with hemiparesis admitted at Govt Medical College, Kannur. Methods: Quasi experimental, non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test research design was used among 24 stroke patients with hemiparesis who met inclusion criteria by using consecutive sampling technique and allotted to both experimental (n=12) and control group (n=12). Mirror therapy was administered to the experimental group daily for two weeks. A semi-structured interview schedule and Fugl-Meyer …
Effectiveness Of Peer Teaching On Physical Assessment Among Student Nurses In Selected Nursing College, Mangalore, Sushmitha, Aiswarya V. S, Aswathi Krishnan, Tessy John N
Effectiveness Of Peer Teaching On Physical Assessment Among Student Nurses In Selected Nursing College, Mangalore, Sushmitha, Aiswarya V. S, Aswathi Krishnan, Tessy John N
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Nurses are different from other health care providers in their approach to patient care, training, and scope of practice. Peer teaching is an effective teaching method for nursing students as a method of conventional classroom lectures. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of peer teaching on physical assessment among student nurses in a selected nursing college located in Mangalore. Methodology: An evaluative approach with the experimental post-test only design was used. 44 first-year student nurses were selected by simple random sampling and were divided into an experimental group (22) and a control group (22) by the lottery …
Registered Nurses’ Knowledge On Comprehensive Neuro Assessment: A Pre- Experimental Design, Divya K. Y Ms, R Ponchitra Ms
Registered Nurses’ Knowledge On Comprehensive Neuro Assessment: A Pre- Experimental Design, Divya K. Y Ms, R Ponchitra Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: A thorough clinical assessment is the initial step to be done by the the nurses in order to provide quality care. The more precise the assessment, the more accurate the interventions are going to be. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a structured training program on comprehensive neuro system assessment among registered nurses. Materials and methods: This pre-test post-test research design was carried out among a convenient sample of 83 registered nurses. Data was collected before and after the training program, using a semi structured questionnaire prepared by the researcher assessing knowledge on …
Effectiveness Of Foot Reflexology On Anxiety Among Primigravid Mothers In A Selected Rural Area At Mangalore, Nijina K. V, Vinish V Mr
Effectiveness Of Foot Reflexology On Anxiety Among Primigravid Mothers In A Selected Rural Area At Mangalore, Nijina K. V, Vinish V Mr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: All women consider pregnancy as a special time in their lives. Many changes occur in a woman’s body during this time, her emotions, and during different events in the life of the woman. All these changes lead to stress and anxiety in pregnant women. Reflexology is one of the most effective techniques for reducing the severity of anxiety. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the anxiety level on primigravid mothers and to find the effectiveness of Foot Reflexology on anxiety. Methodology: Quantitative evaluative approach with a quasiexperimental two group pre-test – post-test design was used for …
Effectiveness Of Aerobic Exercises On Depression: An Experimental Study On Old Age At Mangalore, Sooraj K Mr, Vinish V Mr
Effectiveness Of Aerobic Exercises On Depression: An Experimental Study On Old Age At Mangalore, Sooraj K Mr, Vinish V Mr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Old age homes have taken up the traditional role of family for the security of elderly people. Studies have proved that prevalence rate of depression were high among institutionalized elderly. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the depression status among the inmates, evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic exercises on depression among elderly and to find association between depression score among elderly with selected demographic variables. Methodology: Quantitative evaluative approach with quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used. Convenience-sampling technique was used to select 50 people above the age of 60 years, residing at a selected …
Effectiveness Of Participatory Learning Programme On Knowledge Of Tuberculosis And Its Prevention Among High School Children, Veena Kumari Ms, Sangeetha Priyadarshini Ms, Twinkle Dan Pothiyil Ms
Effectiveness Of Participatory Learning Programme On Knowledge Of Tuberculosis And Its Prevention Among High School Children, Veena Kumari Ms, Sangeetha Priyadarshini Ms, Twinkle Dan Pothiyil Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Tuberculosis is one of the causes of death among young people and adults in the world, accounts for nearly two million deaths per year. The study was undertaken with the objective of finding the effectiveness of participatory learning programme on knowledge of tuberculosis and its prevention among high school children and thus educates the students help to shape their perception about tuberculosis. Methods: The study was done with an evaluative approach and pre experimental one group pretest posttest design. Multistage random sampling was adopted for the selection of schools. Proportionate sampling technique was used to select eighth and ninth …
Effectiveness Of Interactive Session On Prevention Of Adolescent Suicide, Sara Varughese Ms, Linu Sara George Dr, Prima J J D'Souza Ms
Effectiveness Of Interactive Session On Prevention Of Adolescent Suicide, Sara Varughese Ms, Linu Sara George Dr, Prima J J D'Souza Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Indian adolescents. The school personnel play an important role in the prevention of adolescent suicides. Aims and objectives: The study aimed at assessing the knowledge on prevention of adolescent suicide as measured by a knowledge questionnaire and determine the effectiveness of an interactive session in terms of gain in knowledge scores. Materials and methods: The study comprised 68 high school teachers conveniently selected from eight English medium high schools of Udupi Taluk. One group pre-test post-test design was used. The pre-test on prevention of suicide was conducted on the first …