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Interprofessional Education Among Health Care Professionals In The Care Of Autistic Children During The Last Two Decades (2001 To 2020): A Systematic Review Protocol, Sunitha Solomon Nagelli Ms., Sushmitha Karkada Dr., Ravishankar N Dr.

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder requires management from multiple health professionals at various settings during the course of treatment. Interprofessional collaborative practice has been identified as one of the promising methods of care for an all-round healthcare management.

Objective: Collate empirical evidence on interprofessional education among healthcare professionals in providing care for children with autism

Method: Search will be conducted from five databases against the selected criteria. Review will be restricted to studies in English between 2001 to 2020 only. Two independent reviewers will scrutinize the abstract and title, and every study document retrieved will be investigated as …

Musculoskeletal Disorders And The Contributing Factors Among Student Nurses, Lola Naresh, Leena Sequira, Janet Prameela Dsouza

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the injuries that have an effect on the movement of the body or its system like muscles, tendons, nerves, discs, ligaments etc.

Materials and methods: The study aimed to assess the musculoskeletal disorders, identify the contributing factors and association between musculoskeletal disorders and the selected variables among student nurses. Tools used were, demographic profile, contributing factors and musculoskeletal disorders assessment tool. The questionnaire was shared via email to reach the targeted population. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage and chi- square.

Results: Area of pain and discomfort during last 12 months, about …

Perception Regarding Respectful Maternity Care Among Postnatal Mothers, Rithughosh K P, Sreeja G. Pillai

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Every woman has the right to receive Respectful Maternity Care(RMC). Evidence of disrespect and abuse is reported globally. In India, almost every woman goes through some level of disrespect and abuse during childbirth, even though studies on RMC among postnatal mothers of Indian and Kerala origin are scarce. So, exploring this would be of great use in evidence-based fine-tuning of RMC services to promote quality maternal and newborn care. Objective: Assess the perceptions regarding RMC among postnatal mothers. Methodology: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 250 postnatal mothers based on consecutive sampling …

Stress And Coping Strategies Adopted By Mothers Of Children Admitted In Pediatric Intensive Care Unit., Anisha P. R, Remya U R

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Planned or unplanned hospitalization increases the family’s stress and anxiety level. Hospitalization creates stress as they interrupt normal routines and place increased demands on parents who must further divide their time between the normal responsibilities and their hospitalized child. Many parents feel a lack of control and sense of powerlessness when their child is hospitalized. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to identify the stressors and coping strategies adopted by mothers of children admitted in pediatric intensive care unit and to determine the co-relation between stressors and coping strategies adopted by mothers of children admitted in PICU. Methods: …

Psychosocial Impacts On Parents Of Mentally Challenged Children At Mangaluru, Sooraj Kookal Mr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Abstract

Introduction: Intellectually disabled children upset the mental, physical, social, and financial outlooks of the family in terms of their rearing and future. The support systems surrounding the parents of mentally retarded children play a vital role to lessen the burden associated with their special child. This study brings up some light on the psycho-social impacts on parents of Mentally challenged children who were attending special schools at Mangaluru. Objective: The main objective of the study was to assess the psychosocial impacts on parents of mentally challenged children. Further, to find the association between the psychosocial impact on …

How Multiple Myeloma Affect Those Who Care: Hidden Struggles, Pratibha Thakur, Jyothi Chakrabarty, Sharada Mailankody

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Maternal Fetal Bonding In Three Trimesters Among Primigravida-A Comparative Study, Sasi Rekha

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Maternal Fetal Bonding is the term used to describe the relationship between the pregnant women and the fetus. A broad spectrum of Maternal Fetal Attachment (MFA) has been observed during pregnancy. The frequency and the intensity of MFA increases with advancing age particularly, after quickening at approximately 18 to 22 weeks of gestation. The aim of this study was to compare the maternal fetal bonding in three trimester. Methodology: Quantitative-evaluative research approach was selected. Non probability convenient sampling technique is used to collect 120 primigravida⁽⁴⁾. Rating scale was used to assess the maternal fetal bonding among primigravida …

Effectiveness Of Kaleidoscope On Pain And Behavioural Responses Among Children During Intravenous Cannulation- An Open-Label Randomised Controlled Study., Anju K S, Swapna K. Gopalan, Namitha P

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Abstract

Introduction

Children experience significant pain and distress during paediatric procedures, especially during intravenous (IV) cannulation. Several non-pharmacological interventions are in use for this purpose. Many distraction techniques are suggested.

Methods

A randomised controlled trial was conducted among 60 children in the age group of 4-12 years undergoing first IV cannulation after admission to evaluate the effectiveness of kaleidoscope compared to standard treatment on pain and behaviour response. Through block randomisation, 30 children were allocated to each group. Standard tools were used to assess pain and behaviour response.

Results

Total 102 children were admitted to the paediatric ward during the …

Evaluation Of Nursing Diagnoses Perception Among Nursing Students, Pramilaa R

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The basic quality of nursing practice is being compassionate and this quality is the one of the significant functions of the nursing profession .Nursing process manages the sick population holistically encompassing all domains such as socio cultural, psychological, economic and spiritual. It augments critical thinking too. Nursing process is also viewed in a resolution perspective. The objectives of the present study were carried to determine nursing students’ perceptions of nursing diagnoses and associate the level of perception with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive study to evaluate the nursing students’ perception of nursing diagnoses was conducted. Permission of the …

Functional Ability And Quality Of Life Of Adult Patients With Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study, Shalini Saligrama, Soumya Christabel Dr., Jomon C U

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background and aim: The loss of hearing becomes precious when it is lacking, which makes it valuable. Hearing loss commonly affects functional ability and quality of life (QoL). Assessing the QoL in individuals with hearing loss helps with interventions and modifications of life habits. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the functional ability and QoL of adult patients with hearing loss and to find the correlation between functional ability and QoL. Materials and methods: Adult patients (132) aged between 19 and 70 were chosen, all experiencing sensorineural, conductive, or mixed hearing impairments ranging from moderate to …

Determinants Of Nurse Turnover In Rural Primary Health Centres And Policies Adopted In India- A Systematic Integrative Review Protocol, Ponnambily Chandy Ms, Bart Criel Dr, Lakshmi L Dr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: Nurses act as the major workforce of the primary health care delivery system by representing nearly half of all health professionals in India. Nurse turnover in rural Primary Health Centers (PHCs) is receiving a great deal of attention around the world in both professional publications and media. We have conducted a rapid literature review and from thereon developed an analytical framework on the determinants of nurse turnover in rural PHCs and policies adopted in India to overcome it. Literature reviews on studies addressing the turnover of registered nurses working in the rural PHCs are scarce. The current review aims …

Effect Of Breastfeeding Support Initiative On Knowledge, Breast Engorgement, And Newborn Feeding Behavior Among Post-Cesarean Mothers, Smitha M V Dr, Priyadarshini T, Sandhya Kashyap, Jyoti Sambharwal, Angel Joy, Ashitha Korothan, Premlata Sabarni, Sabarni Banerjee

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Effect of Breastfeeding Support Initiative on knowledge, Breast engorgement, and Newborn feeding behavior among post-cesarean mothers

ABSTRACT:

Background:

Delayed breastfeeding, improper breastfeeding techniques such as difficulties in holding the baby, posture, and sucking, and poor knowledge and skills on breastfeeding leads to breast engorgement and poor feeding. The breastfeeding support initiative is a unique program encouraging lactation to improve breastfeeding and prevent complications

Objectives:

To determine the effect of the breastfeeding support initiative on the knowledge of breastfeeding, breast engorgement, and newborn feeding behavior among post-cesarean mothers.

Methods:

We conducted a Quasi-experimental study among 60 post-cesarean mothers at a selected …