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Editorial, Mamatha S. Pai Dr Jan 2020

Editorial, Mamatha S. Pai Dr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Effect Of Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Programme (Grasp) On Upper Limb Function Among Stroke Patients, Priyanka Noble Ms, Sindhu L Ms Jan 2020

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 …

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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 Jan 2020

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 …

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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 Jan 2020

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 …

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Effectiveness Of Peer Teaching On Physical Assessment Among Student Nurses In Selected Nursing College, Mangalore, Sushmitha, Aiswarya V. S, Aswathi Krishnan, Tessy John N Jan 2020

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 …

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Quality Of Life Of Lung Cancer Patients, Prasobh U. K, Soumya S Ms Jan 2020

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, …

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Problems And Factors Influencing Pcos Among Women-A Case-Control Study, R Sudha, P Umalakshmi Jan 2020

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 …

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Insights On The Development Of Qualitative Research In Nursing In India, Mamatha Shivananda Pai Dr, Shalini G. Nayak Ms Jan 2020

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.

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Effectiveness Of Glycerine Magnesium Sulphate Versus Topical Heparin Application In Patients With Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Induced Phlebitis, Neethu M Ms, Sajith B. Pillai Jan 2020

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 …

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A Rare Case: Hailey-Hailey Disease, Ansuya, Shashidhara Y. N Dr Jan 2020

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.

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Student Experiences With Engagement In A Nursing And Physical Therapy Interprofessional Education Simulation, Sarah Koplow, Melissa Morris, Shari Rone-Adams, Heather Hettrick, Bini Litwin, Lisa B. Soontupe, Archana Vatwani Jan 2020

Student Experiences With Engagement In A Nursing And Physical Therapy Interprofessional Education Simulation, Sarah Koplow, Melissa Morris, Shari Rone-Adams, Heather Hettrick, Bini Litwin, Lisa B. Soontupe, Archana Vatwani

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Interprofessional Education (IPE) incorporated into healthcare discipline instruction has been shown to be successful in improving the understanding perceptions of complimentary professions. The purpose of this mixed method study was to measure differences in perceptions of early Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) students and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) with participation in a immersive interprofessional education experience. Method: Students completed a pre and posttest survey consisting of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale and several short answer qualitative questions. Cohorts of BSN and DPT students participated in a computerized mannequin simulation experience or a hybrid simulation. Results: Students …

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An Interprofessional Clinical Placement In A Primary Healthcare Setting: A Pilot Study, Christina Aggar, Beth Mozolic-Staunton, Renee Joyce Lovi, Maggie Scorey, Melissa Kemp, Tara Walker, Sian Lewis Jan 2020

An Interprofessional Clinical Placement In A Primary Healthcare Setting: A Pilot Study, Christina Aggar, Beth Mozolic-Staunton, Renee Joyce Lovi, Maggie Scorey, Melissa Kemp, Tara Walker, Sian Lewis

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Internationally, and in Australia, interprofessional education (IPE) is becoming typical in primary healthcare delivery and is core to delivering patient-centred care. It is essential that primary healthcare education develop interprofessional capacity in order to produce a skilled workforce. An IPE clinical placement for undergraduate health students was developed and piloted in primary healthcare settings. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the IPE clinical placement in a primary healthcare setting on students’ perceptions of interprofessional education. Method: A pre-post placement validated questionnaire (n=19) indicated overall perceptions of IPE significantly increased over the course of …

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