International Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Dinesh Kumar Sharma ¹, Himanshu Vyas ², K. Jeenath Justin Doss ³

Affiliations
1 Geetanjali College of Nursing, Udaipur (RAJ.) 313002, IN
2 College of Nursing, AIIMS, Jodhpur, IN
3 Shri Anand Institute of Nursing, Opp. Ghanteshwar Park, B/H Sainik Society, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot, Gujarat, IN

Abstract

Mental illness is one of the leading diseases all over the world. Families are an integral part of the care system for persons with a chronic mental illness. Educating and training caregivers can increase compliance with discharge plans and prevent re-admissions. Informational booklet is an effective teaching strategy for giving information to caregivers. This study was conducted to find out the effectiveness of informational booklet for caregivers regarding care of a patient receiving antipsychotic drugs. The study was conducted in Mansik Arogya sala, Mental Hospital Gwalior with 250 beds. An evaluator approach with one group pre-test - post-test design was used for the study. The sample consisted of 30 caregivers selected by convenience sampling method. Data were collected by administering a structured knowledge questionnaire prepared by the investigator. After collection of the baseline data informational booklet was given to the subjects and on the seventh day post-test was conducted using the same questionnaire used for collecting the baseline data. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics ('t' test). This study revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score (x2 = 24) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge scores (x₂ = 16). The 't' value computed ('t' = 13.38; P < 0.05) showed a significant difference suggesting that the IB was effective in increasing the knowledge of caregivers. The mean post-test area-wise scores x₂ = 2.43, 1.8, 3.73, 2.3, 4.03, and 10.13 respectively were higher than the mean pre-test area-wise scores (x₁ = 1.6, 1.06, 2.46, 1.76, 2.83, and 3.96).There was no association between the pre-test knowledge scores and selected variables like education, religion, income and previous experience of caring for mentally ill patients.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Antipsychotic Drug, Informational Booklet, Caregivers, Mentally Ill Patients.

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Y. Chauhan Denishenkumar ¹, K. Jeenath Justin Doss ¹

Affiliations
1 Shree Anand Institute of Nursing, Ghanteshwer Park, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot - 360006, IN

Abstract

The Improvement in quality of sleep of hospitalized cardiac patients with insomnia has an important role to play in enabling effectiveness of therapeutic back massage intervention as an independent nursing intervention. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic back massage on quality of sleep among the hospitalized cardiac patients with insomnia.

The research design adopted was Quasi Experimental Time Series design. The conceptual frame work for this study was based on Modified Ludwig Von Bertalanffy's General system theory. The study had been conducted in Unicare hospital, Rajkot.

Non-probability purposive sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As an intervention therapeutic back massage was administered for 10-15 minute and the same was repeated for 7 days. The data was collected through General Sleep Disturbance Scale.

The collected data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, 'F' test was used to evaluate the effectiveness therapeutic back massage on quality of sleep among hospitalized cardiac patients. The obtained 'F' value was 45.33 which is greater than tabulated 'F' value 2.7 which was highly significant at 0.001 level. Hence the findings of the study revealed that therapeutic back massage helps in improving the quality of sleep among hospitalized cardiac patients. Among all demographic variables gender, day time sleeping and sleeping pattern was having significant association with the pre test level of insomnia.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Therapeutic Back Massage, Quality of Sleep, Cardiac Patients, Insomnia.

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Devi Lal Janwa ¹, Jyothsna Battu ², K. Jeenath Justin Doss ³

Affiliations
1 Shri Anand Institute of Nursing, Ghanteshwer Park, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot - 360006, IN
2 CHN Department, Shri Anand Institute of Nursing, Ghanteshwer Park, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot – 360006, IN
3 Shree Anand Institute of Nursing, Ghanteshwer Park, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot - 360006, IN

Abstract

Knowledge of post partum intra uterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCD) is important for antenatal mothers as an effective contraceptive and family planning method. Intrauterine contraceptive Device (IUCD) is one of the most commonly used reversible methods of contraception among women of reproductive age worldwide. The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme regarding knowledge of post partum intrauterine contraceptive devices among antenatal mothers.

Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was selected for the present study and conceptual frame work for this study was based on General System Theory Modified Ludwig Von Bertalanffy's. The study had been conducted in selected areas at Rajkot district of Gujarat.

Non probability purposive sampling techniques had been adopted to select the desired sample. The sample size was 60.The study design depicts that a pre-test was given in the form of structured knowledge questionnaire on selected antenatal mothers at selected rural areas at Rajkot, after that as an intervention video assisted teaching programme was administered in two sessions&a post-test was given after 7 days to assess gain in knowledge using the same structured knowledge questionnaire.

Collected data was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method. 't' test and chi-square test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme regarding knowledge of PPIUCD among antenatal mothers. The calculated 't' value 43.89 is significantly higher than the table value 3.4632 at 0.05 level of significance. This indicates that there is significant difference between the pre test and post test knowledge score and video assisted teaching programme is effective in improving knowledge of PPIUCD among antenatal mothers. With regard to age, education, monthly income, obtain chi-square value were significant at 0.005 level and thus the hypothesis is accepted.

Keywords

Assess Effectiveness, Video Assisted Teaching Programme, Knowledge, Postpartum Intrauterine Devices, Antenatal Mothers.

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K. Jeenath Justin Doss ¹

Affiliations
1 Joitiba College of Nursing, LCIT Campus, Visnagar Ta., Bhandu Po., Mehsana Dist. North Gujarat-384120, IN

Abstract

A Pre experimental pre-test, post-test design was used to assess an effectiveness of planned health teaching regarding ill-effects of Junk food among the students of Joitiba College of Nursing, Bhandu, Gujarat. The data were collected from 100 students of Joitiba College of Nursing by using Non- Probability Convenient Sampling Technique with the tool of 25 multiple choice questionnaires. The post test was conducted after 7 days of planned teaching. Findings of Demographic variables revealed that the highest percentage were in the age group of 19 years and above 49(49%), females 86(86%), Hindus 93(93%), from joint family 70(70%), children of graduate fathers and mothers 55(55%), 45(45), their mothers were housewives 65(65%) and staying at Home 61(61%). The pretest level of knowledge showed that 91(91%) were inadequate, 9(9%) were moderate and posttest level of knowledge showed that 16(16%) adequate, 63(63%) moderate and only 21(21%) were inadequate. The paired "t" test value (24.443***) showed significant difference between the pre-test and post-test level of knowledge score and Chi-square was used to find out the association between the post-test level of knowledge and selected demographic variables and findings revealed that there was no significant association.

Keywords

Junk Food, Knowledge, Ill-Effects.

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Rupal Patel ¹, Francis Luke ², K. Jeenath Justin Doss ³

Affiliations
1 Shree Anand College of Nursing, IN
2 Shree Anand College of Nursing, Pediatric Department, IN
3 Shree Anand Institute of Nursing, Opp. Ghanteshwar Park, B/H Sainik Society, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot, IN

Abstract

Anemia is the most prevalent nutritional problem worldwide and it is mainly caused due to iron deficiency. Its prevalence is highest among young children and women of childbearing age; particularly in pregnant women (Shah and Gupta, 2002). The nutritional anemia in adolescent girls attributes to the high maternal mortality rate, the high incidence of low birth weight babies, high prenatal mortality and the consequent high fertility rates.

A high prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls was found, which higher low economic strata were. It was seen that anemia affects overall nutritional status of adolescent girls. The problems of adolescence are multidimensional in nature and require holistic approach. Some of the problems faced by adolescents are anorexia nervosa, obesity, overweight, micronutrient deficiency, emotional problems, behavioral problems, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and identity and study problems (Siddharam et al., 2011).

The research design adopted was pre experimental Research Design. The conceptual framework for this study was based on general system theory modified ludwig von bertalanffy's. The study had been conducted in padadhari urban area, Rajkot.

Non-probability purposive sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40.The data collected by using sahli's method was administered to assess the level of hemoglobin among adolescent girls who have iron deficiency anemia.

The collected data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods,'t' test was used to evaluate relationship between pre test and post test of level of hb. The effectiveness of beetischolar_main juice with jaggery on iron deficiency anemia shows in post-test. Post-test revealed the improvement in Hb level with the use of beetischolar_main juice with jaggery. Out of 40 samples 6(15%) were having normal hemoglobin level and 14(35%) were having mild iron deficiency anemia and 16(40%) were having moderate iron deficiency anemia and 4(10%) were having severe anemia. It is also revealed that the mean difference was 0.757, standard deviation of pre-test was 1.078, standard deviation of post-test was 1.149, standard error was 0.071 and t-test was 8.703. Hence it was highly significant at p<0.001.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Beetischolar_main Juice.

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Priya J. Dodiya ¹, Meeral Kalariya ¹, Baby Shobhana ², K. Jeenath Justin Doss ¹

Affiliations
1 Shree Anand Institute of Nursing, Opp. Ghanteshwar Park, B/H Sainik Society, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot, IN
2 OBG Department, Shree Anand Institute of Nursing, Opp. Ghanteshwar Park, B/H Sainik Society, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot, IN

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The reduction of pain among post caesarean section mothers has an important role to play in enabling effectiveness of Benson's relaxation therapy intervention as an independent nursing intervention. The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation therapy on reduction of pain among post caesarean section mother. The research design adopted was quasi-experimental time series design. The conceptual framework for this study was based on General system theory modified Ludwig Von Bertalanffy's. The study had been conducted in Shree Mehta Sarvajanic Hospital At Una, Girsomnath District. Non-probability purposive sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 60. As an intervention Benson's relaxation therapy was administered for 1^st to 3^rd post operative day for 5 minute twice a daily in the morning and evening, and then gradually the time is increase 10 - 20 minutes. The collected data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods,' F' value was used to assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation therapy on reduction of pain. The obtained experimental group 'F' value was 34.5^*** which showed highly significant at 0.001 level compare to control group 'F' value was 14.31 Hence there finding of the study revealed that Benson's relaxation therapy helps in decreasing the level of pain among post caesarean section mothers with selected demographic variables.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Benson’s Relaxation Therapy, Pain, Post Caesarean Section Mothers.

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Jincy Mathew ¹, K. Jeenath Justin Doss ¹, Divya Gohil ¹

Affiliations
1 Shree Anand College of Nursing, Ghanteshwer Park, Madhapar Road, Rajkot, IN

Abstract

The reduction of oral mucositis among cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy has an important role to play in enabling effectiveness of Apitherapy intervention as an independent nursing intervention. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Apitherapy in oral mucositis among cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

The research design adopted was pre-experimental. The conceptual frame work for this study was based on Weidenbach nursing practice model. The study had been conducted in Nath Lal Parekh cancer research centre, Rajkot.

Non-probability purposive sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As an intervention Apitherapy was administered, 20 ml of honey orally 15 minutes before radiation therapy, then again after intervals of fifteen minutes and six hours after radiation therapy for continuous seven days. The data was collected through WHO Oral mucositis grading scale.

The collected data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, 't' test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of Apitherapy on oral mucositis among cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. The obtained 'F' value was 15.45 which showed high significance at 0.001 level. Hence findings of the study revealed that Apitherapy helps in decreasing the degree of severity of oral mucositis among cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy and improving quality of life and there is significant association between selected demographic variables such as age, stage of cancer & effectiveness Apitherapy in reducing oral mucositis among cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Apitherapy, Cancer Patients, Radiation Therapy.

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