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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Experiences Of Mothers Of Preterm Neonates Following Discharge From Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu) - A Qualitative Content Analysis, Monica Rita Hendricks Ms, Brian S. Carter, Suman Rao P N Dr
Experiences Of Mothers Of Preterm Neonates Following Discharge From Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu) - A Qualitative Content Analysis, Monica Rita Hendricks Ms, Brian S. Carter, Suman Rao P N Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Preterm birth brings with it stress that requires separation from their parents, acute care, prolonged hospitalization, rigorous medical interventions with more technological contact. A preterm neonate in the neonatal intensive care unit, not only places the parents in emotional turmoil, but it also makes them experience physical, social, financial and spiritual stress. This study retrospectively explored the experiences of parents of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates (neonates who are discharged from NICU) in dealing with preterm neonates and identified their coping mechanisms. Methodology: Data was collected through a telephonic interview from six mothers of preterm infants discharged from the …
Primary Caregiver’S Knowledge And Attitude On The Care Of Cardio Vascular Accident (Cva) Patients, Vishnu Sharma Mr, Rajesh K. Sharma, Dipti Y. Sorte, Sanchita Pugazhendi Dr
Primary Caregiver’S Knowledge And Attitude On The Care Of Cardio Vascular Accident (Cva) Patients, Vishnu Sharma Mr, Rajesh K. Sharma, Dipti Y. Sorte, Sanchita Pugazhendi Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: In the world, the primary neurological problem is Cardio Vascular Accident (CVA) and 3rd prominent reason of death worldwide. CVA is a significant primary cause of early mortality and disability in India. When a patient is discharged from the hospital, he/she returns home with physical, mental and behavioral consequences that affect the patient’s functional capacity, autonomy, and independence that makes them dependent on others. The primary caregiver is the member who takes the responsibility of care, and play a vital role in the care of CVA patients. Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to assess the knowledge …
Editorial, Mamatha S. Pai Dr
Editorial, Mamatha S. Pai Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
No abstract provided.
Effectiveness Of Computer-Assisted Teaching Program On Knowledge And Practice Of Postnatal Mothers Regarding Newborn Care, Mallika M Ms, Shilaja K. G Ms
Effectiveness Of Computer-Assisted Teaching Program On Knowledge And Practice Of Postnatal Mothers Regarding Newborn Care, Mallika M Ms, Shilaja K. G Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: The arrival of a newborn in a family is a complex and significant event. There will be a series of functional changes to prepare the newborn for the passage across the bridge between gestation, within and outside the womb. Lack of essential newborn care is one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality. To prevent these problems, practices such as clean cord care, thermal regulation and initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth could play an essential role. The objective of the study is to determine the effectiveness of computerassisted teaching program on knowledge and practice of postnatal mothers …
Health Service Utilization Among Migrant Mothers Of Under-Five Children In Shivamogga District Of Karnataka, Anupama D. S Ms, Baby S. Nayak Dr, Jyothi Chakrabarty Dr
Health Service Utilization Among Migrant Mothers Of Under-Five Children In Shivamogga District Of Karnataka, Anupama D. S Ms, Baby S. Nayak Dr, Jyothi Chakrabarty Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Migrant mothers residing in the slum area always underutilize the health services rendered by the government. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the health services utilization for children among migrant mothers of under-five children. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive survey approach was used for this study. The study was conducted among 320 mothers from selected migrant areas of Shivamogga District of Karnataka. Results: Results revealed that the majority (99.1%) of the mothers had utilized hospital services for delivery. Around 82.2% of the mothers were aware of Janani Suraksha Yojana. However, 57.5% of the mothers have not received …
Adjustment And Self-Esteem Among Novice B Sc. Nursing Students Of Udupi District, Ankur Tiwari Mr, Savitha Prabhu Ms, Ansuya
Adjustment And Self-Esteem Among Novice B Sc. Nursing Students Of Udupi District, Ankur Tiwari Mr, Savitha Prabhu Ms, Ansuya
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college plays an important role in developing the self-esteem of the students. Objective: To find the correlation between adjustment and selfesteem among novice B.Sc. Nursing students. Methods: The study was conducted with 196 first year B.Sc. Nursing students using correlative study design. A convenient sampling technique was adopted. Socio-demographic proforma, adjustment assessment inventory and state self-esteem scale were used to collect the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that among 196 students, 119 (60.7%) had a moderate adjustment, 50 (25.5%) had a good …
Knowledge Of Mental Health And Mental Illness Among Students Of Selected Health Professional Colleges, Henshaw Ekanem N S A Ms, Tessy Treesa Jose Dr, Asha K. Nayak Ms
Knowledge Of Mental Health And Mental Illness Among Students Of Selected Health Professional Colleges, Henshaw Ekanem N S A Ms, Tessy Treesa Jose Dr, Asha K. Nayak Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: For the effective delivery of mental health care, knowledge and awareness regarding mental illness has to be increased in the general population. Mental health has to be a concern for all of us, rather than only for those who feel pain from a psychological disorder. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge of mental health and mental illness among students of selected health professional colleges. Methods: The research approach was quantitative and descriptive survey design was used. The population in this study comprised of 385 first year students of selected health professional colleges who were selected through convenience sampling. …
Effect Of Nesting On Selected Physiological Parameters Among Preterm Babies, Hima P. Das Ms, Sreeja G. Pillai Ms, Molykutty Joyichan
Effect Of Nesting On Selected Physiological Parameters Among Preterm Babies, Hima P. Das Ms, Sreeja G. Pillai Ms, Molykutty Joyichan
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of nesting on selected physiological parameters among preterm babies admitted in NICU of Pariyaram Medical College Hospital, Kannur. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test post-test design carried out among the 60 preterm babies consecutively selected as per inclusion criteria and the data was collected by using proforma for assessing socio-demographic data and physiological parameters monitoring chart. Results: The findings revealed that there is a significant difference in axillary temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, SPO2, capillary refill time and activity including behavioral status, global posture, global tone, sucking reflex and stress …
Assessment Of Cognitive-Behavioral Symptoms And Functional Status Among Stroke Survivors, Chandel M, Shashi, Yashomati, Hemalata
Assessment Of Cognitive-Behavioral Symptoms And Functional Status Among Stroke Survivors, Chandel M, Shashi, Yashomati, Hemalata
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Stroke is one of the complex causes of death and disability. Stroke survivors often experience cognitivebehavioral and functional changes. Aim: The present study aims to assess the cognitive-behavioral symptoms and functional status among stroke survivors. Methods: A descriptive study was done in Neurology and Neurosurgery Out Patient Department of a tertiary care hospital in India. Consecutive 55 adult stroke survivors who were conscious and accompanied by the caregivers were included in the study. Standardized tools such as mini-mental status examination (MMSE), Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NIP-Q), and Barthel index were used to assess the cognitive, behavioral symptom, and functional status …
Electronic Surveillance Systems For Healthcare-Associated Infections (Hais): Prerequisite In Healthcare, Soumya Christabel Ms, Christopher Sudhaker Dr, Muralidhar Varma Dr
Electronic Surveillance Systems For Healthcare-Associated Infections (Hais): Prerequisite In Healthcare, Soumya Christabel Ms, Christopher Sudhaker Dr, Muralidhar Varma Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Abstract: The surveillance of HAI involves the systematic collation of HAI data, analysis and transformation into information and disseminating to those related who can take necessary action to combat HAI. HAIs pose a major problem today within healthcare. Detecting HAI poses the main challenge in healthcare. In the face of limited resources, surveillance in its traditional format is labour intensive. During the last few decades, healthcare-related infections impose a major burden on healthcare seekers. Conversely, with the use of information technology, substantial efforts have been made to improve the efficacy of HAI surveillance. This review highlights the progress made in …
Bilateral Hydronephrosis: A Case Report, Edlin Glane Mathias Ms, Vijay Kumar Dr, Sundeep P. T Dr
Bilateral Hydronephrosis: A Case Report, Edlin Glane Mathias Ms, Vijay Kumar Dr, Sundeep P. T Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Hydronephrosis involves the dilatation of the renal pelvis, calyces and ureter. It develops secondary to urinary tract obstruction and leads to a build-up of backpressure in the urinary tract. It can affect unilateral or bilateral kidneys and is caused either by blocking urine flow to the bladder or the urine is leaking backward through the reflux. We report a case of a 9-year-old child inpatient in a paediatric surgical unit. A cystoscopy revealed that the bladder is distended and the bladder wall is thickened. The child was on oral medication and the child had a good prognosis and was discharged …
Vibration And Audio-Visual Stimulation: How Effective In Reducing Invasive Nursing Procedural Pain?, Saju Thotta Parambil Ms, Ratna Prakash, Christopher Sudhaker Dr
Vibration And Audio-Visual Stimulation: How Effective In Reducing Invasive Nursing Procedural Pain?, Saju Thotta Parambil Ms, Ratna Prakash, Christopher Sudhaker Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: The pain related to high-volume minor invasive nursing procedures usually dealt with non-pharmacological measures because they are safe, inexpensive and can be performed independently by a nurse. Mechanizing these measures may reduce the complexity and help to deliver consistent and standardized therapy most of the time. Objectives: This research inquires the analgesic use of machine delivered vibration and audio-visual stimulation, to reduce pain sensation during minor invasive nursing procedures. The study also tries to find out the association between the study subject’s selected personal variables and the degree of effectiveness of these stimulations. Methods: Researcher developed and validated a …
Editorial, Mamatha S. Pai Dr
Editorial, Mamatha S. Pai Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Programme (Grasp) On Upper Limb Function Among Stroke Patients, Priyanka Noble Ms, Sindhu L Ms
Effect Of Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Programme (Grasp) On Upper Limb Function Among Stroke Patients, Priyanka Noble Ms, Sindhu L Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Stroke is the rapid loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. More than 70 % of individuals who have a stroke experience upper limb deficits that impact daily activities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of GRASP on upper limb function among patients with stroke. Methods: It was a quasi-intervention pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 61 patients with stroke, 31 in the intervention and 30 in the control group attending the outpatient Department of Neurology, Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. The upper limb function of patients …
Effectiveness Of Self-Instructional Module (Sim) On Knowledge Regarding Care Of Patients With Endotracheal Intubation Among Staff Nurses, Preethi Chintada Ms, Padmavathi S Ms, Niranjan Lazarus Mr, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms
Effectiveness Of Self-Instructional Module (Sim) On Knowledge Regarding Care Of Patients With Endotracheal Intubation Among Staff Nurses, Preethi Chintada Ms, Padmavathi S Ms, Niranjan Lazarus Mr, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Endotracheal intubation is a life-saving procedure. It is the most common procedure performed during life-threatening emergency conditions, most commonly in ICU patients. Nurses are the ones who handle these patients and also assist during this life-saving procedure. The researcher thus found it relevant to evaluate the efficiency of Self-Instructional Module on nurses regarding the care of patients with endotracheal intubation. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on knowledge of nurses regarding the care of patients with endotracheal intubation by comparing mean pre-test and mean post-test knowledge scores; to determine the association between the level of pre-test knowledge …
A Study On Knowledge And Self-Reported Practices Towards Road Safety Regulations Among University Students In Selected College In Mangaluru, Reema Shalet D'Costa Ms, Relina Joeline Fernandes Ms, Remain Phawa, Rishai Bareh
A Study On Knowledge And Self-Reported Practices Towards Road Safety Regulations Among University Students In Selected College In Mangaluru, Reema Shalet D'Costa Ms, Relina Joeline Fernandes Ms, Remain Phawa, Rishai Bareh
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Injuries represent 12% of the global burden of disease, causing mortality among 1- 40yrs as the third most important cause. 25% of all deaths from injury are due to road traffic injuries according to WHO. Objectives:1. To assess knowledge regarding road safety regulations among university students.2. To assess the self-reported practices regarding road safety regulations among university students. Methodology: A descriptive survey design was adapted. The study was conducted among 150 university students of Father Muller College of Nursing by simple random sampling. Structured knowledge questionnaire and self-reported rating scale were used to collect the data. The reliability of the …
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 …
Quality Of Life Of Lung Cancer Patients, Prasobh U. K, Soumya S Ms
Quality Of Life Of Lung Cancer Patients, Prasobh U. K, Soumya S Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers where the individual’s quality of life is affected. Objectives: To assess the Quality of Life of Lung Cancer patients using quality of life rating scale. Methods: The descriptive survey method was used. The study was done among 30 patients of selected hospitals at Calicut, Kerala using EORTC QLQ C-30 quality of life questionnaire version 3 with lung cancer module EORTC- LC-13. Results: Findings show that the mean QoL of patients with lung cancer was 52.27, the mean cognitive function 76.70, the mean emotional function 53.70, the mean role functioning score was 40.0, …
Problems And Factors Influencing Pcos Among Women-A Case-Control Study, R Sudha, P Umalakshmi
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
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
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
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.