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Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module (Sim) On Knowledge Regarding Management Of Selected Poisoning In Children Among Paediatric Staff Nurses, Irene Freeda Ms, Smitha Bobby Ms, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms, Sophia Vinitha Ms
Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module (Sim) On Knowledge Regarding Management Of Selected Poisoning In Children Among Paediatric Staff Nurses, Irene Freeda Ms, Smitha Bobby Ms, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms, Sophia Vinitha Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Acute paediatric poisoning is a common medical emergency. Poisoning is one of the major causes of death among infants and toddlers in developing countries like India. Poisoning in children requires emergency intervention but, in every instance, medical evaluation is necessary to initiate appropriate action. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) on knowledge; Method: A quantitative, one group pre-test-post-test design was carried out among the purposive sample of 60 paediatric staff nurses. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge. A SIM was given on the day of the pre-test. Post-test was …
Effectiveness Of Pocket Reference On Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Among The Staff Nurses Working In Critical Care Units, Samita Basnett Ms, M Benita Devi Ms, Pallabi Chetia Ms
Effectiveness Of Pocket Reference On Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Among The Staff Nurses Working In Critical Care Units, Samita Basnett Ms, M Benita Devi Ms, Pallabi Chetia Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Nurses play an important role in early detection of high-risk clients with acid-base imbalance in critical care units. Methods: Present study was conducted using Pre - Experimental one group Pre-test and Post-test design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 30 staff nurses from different areas of critical care units. Demographic Proforma, Knowledge Questionnaire, and Observational Checklist were used to collect the data. Results: It was found that majority (70%) was female, majority (60%) belongs to the age group of 26 to 35 years, and most of them (46.66%) were with B Sc nursing qualification. Significant difference was found …
Staff Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Holistic Nursing Care, Reeba Baby Thomas Ms, Jyothi Chakrabarty Dr, Janet Prameela D;Souza Ms
Staff Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Holistic Nursing Care, Reeba Baby Thomas Ms, Jyothi Chakrabarty Dr, Janet Prameela D;Souza Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Holistic nursing care concepts are included in the nursing curriculum but still it appears to be a vague concept which makes it difficult for the staff nurses to put it into practice. Knowledge regarding holistic nursing care is essential in providing high quality care and increased patient satisfaction. Aims and Objectives: To assess the knowledge of staff nurses regarding holistic nursing care. Materials and Methods: Study was conducted in a selected hospital of Udupi District using a comparative survey design. The study involved convenient samples of 150 staff nurses with at least one year of experience as registered nurses. …