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Aranha, Priya Reshma
- First Aid of Minor Ailments:Knowledge of Primary School Teachers
Authors
1 Department of Paediatric Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Mangalore, IN
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 274-276Abstract
Introduction: Children are very active and curious. They spend most of their active time at school and are at risk for injuries and sickness. School teachers are responsible to take care of them at school. Knowledge of first aid will help the school teachers to treat the children at school.
Objective: To assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding first aid for common ailments.
Methodology: A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding first aid for common ailments in children was conducted in selected Primary schools at Mangalore. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 100 primary school teachers from 4 schools. Data was gathered through structured knowledge questionnaire.
Results: The results mainly found that 26% teachers had inadequate level of knowledge, 71% had moderately adequate level of knowledge, 3% had an adequate level of knowledge on first aid. The Association between knowledge score and demographic variables was assessed by using chi-square. There was no significant association found between any of the demographic variables and knowledge level of primary school teachers on first aid.
Conclusion: It is concluded that primary school teachers lack knowledge on first aid. Study recommends that the primary school teachers must undergo training in first aid to treat the common ailments in children at school.
Keywords
First Aid, Primary School, Teachers, School Children, Common Ailments.
- Assessment and Management of Pain in Children: Knowledge and Attitude of Staff Nurses
Authors
1 Department of Paediatric Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Mangalore, IN
2 Department of Paediatric Nursing and Principal , Yenepoya Nursing College, Mangalore, IN
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 137-139Abstract
Introduction: Pain is a subjective experience and is influenced by individuals sensory, affective, behavioural, cognitive, socio-cultural and physiologic components. The children who are the vulnerable group for the pain experience in the hospital, the pain assessment and management in children is a challenge to nurses. Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding the assessment and management of pain in children, find correlation between the knowledge and attitude, and find association between knowledge, attitude and the selected demographic variables.
Methodology: A descriptive survey approach was used to assess the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding the assessment and management of pain in children in selected hospital Mangalore. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 100 staff nurses. Data was gathered using the structured knowledge questionnaire and the attitude scale on assessment and management of pain in children. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Result: The study results showed that the majority (53%) of the sample had inadequate knowledge regarding assessment and management of pain in children. Majority (77%) of the sample showed favourable attitude towards assessment and management of pain in children. In the study there was a significant association between knowledge and the selected demographic variables and the attitude and the selected variables. There was also a significant correlation between the knowledge and attitude of the staff nurses regarding assessment and management of pain in children.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the staff nurses have inadequate knowledge and a favourable attitude towards the assessment and management of pain in children. It is recommended that continuing education programmes can be conducted for the staff nurses to enhance their knowledge.
Keywords
Children, Pain, Assessment, Management, Staff Nurses.- Effectiveness of Multimodal Preoperative Preparation Program on Children Undergoing Surgery
Authors
1 Department of Child Health Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya University, IN
2 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing, IN
3 Department of Paediatrics, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, IN
Source
International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 5, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 339-346Abstract
Background:
The advanced era of technological development in child healthcare has resulted in more paediatric procedures being performed in various settings. Millions of children undergo surgery every year which is a stressful event. Many non pharmacological strategies are being used to manage the preoperative fear and anxiety in children. The current study aims to assess the effectiveness of multimodal preoperative preparation program (MPPP) on children undergoing surgery in terms of its effect on the psycho physiological parameters. Methods: A quasi experimental study was conducted in a selected multi speciality hospital. Using the purposive sampling technique, a total of 110 children aged 8-12 years were assigned to non intervention (n = 55) and intervention (n = 55) groups respectively. The MPPP was administered to intervention group. The children in the non intervention group received the routine preoperative care. Child’s fear and anxiety was assessed on admission, prior to shifting the child to OT, 24 hours and 48 hours after surgery where as child’s pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation was assessed on admission, prior to shifting the child to OT, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours after surgery and pain was assessed at 24 and 48 hours after surgery. Significant Findings of the Study: Mean fear and anxiety scores of children were significantly lower in intervention group than that of non intervention group (p<0.05). Among the physiological parameters, only pulse, respiration and blood pressure showed significant difference (p<0.05) between the groups, whereas oxygen saturation and pain scores did not differ significantly (p>0.05). The study also found that there is a significant association between the psycho physiological parameters of children with the selected demographic variables (p<0.05). A positive correlation was found between the psychological and physiological parameters of children undergoing surgery. Conclusion: The MPPP is effective on psycho physiological parameters of children undergoing surgery in terms of decreasing the fear and anxiety, stabilizing the physiological parameters of children and can be used in preparing school aged children for surgery and can be practised in the clinical setup.
Keywords
Multimodal Preoperative Preparation Program, Children, Fear, Anxiety, Physiological Parameters.References
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- Balanced Diet:Knowledge and Practice of Adolescents
Authors
1 Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, IN
2 Department of Child Health Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 11, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 114-118Abstract
Background: Adolescence is a stage of transition and psychological development. This period needs a well balanced diet for their better growth and development. Adequate knowledge regarding balanced diet may enhance the practice of adolescents regarding balanced diet.
Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and practice regarding balanced diet among adolescents, to find the correlation between knowledge and practice and to find the association between knowledge, practice scores and the selected demographic variables.
Material and Method: Quantitative research approach and descriptive survey design was used for the study. The study was conducted in selected urban schools. Using non probability purposive sampling technique, 100 adolescents between the age group of 10- 17 years were selected as study sample. The structured knowledge and practice questionnaire on balanced diet was used to assess the knowledge and practice regarding balanced diet. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Result: Study findings revealed that 4% of study samples had inadequate knowledge, 64% of study samples had adequate knowledge and other 32% of study samples had good knowledge on balanced diet. 2% of study samples had poor practice and other 98% of study samples had good practice regarding balanced diet. There found a significant positive correlation (r=0.52) between knowledge and practice scores. Also it showed a significant association between knowledge scores and selected demographic variables (p<0.05).
Conclusion: It was concluded that the adolescents have good knowledge and practice on balanced diet.