Journal of Nurses Voice and Impact (e-ISSN: 2582-7812)

Role of Nurse in Geriatric Care: A Mini Review

2024-07-19T14:24:20+0530

As per W.H.O People worldwide are living longer. Today, with the advancement of medical technology and nursing care most people can assume to live into their sixties and beyond. By the year 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years and older is expected to full 2 billion, up since 900 million in 2015. Presently 125 million individuals are aged 80 years or older and it will be almost this many (120 million) living in China alone in 2050, and 434 million people in this age group globally. By 2050, 80% of all older people will live in low- and middleincome countries. Geriatric nurse play vital role in care includes Assessment, Measuring and recording vital signs, Administering medications, Provide diversional therapies, Exercising and massaging patients, Physical & psychological support, Watching for signs of elder abuse, Transporting patients to doctor’s visits and other appointments & Helping patients with their daily needs, such as bathing, dressing, and using the bathroom.

Copper and Zinc Nutrient Foods

2024-07-19T14:34:39+0530

Both zinc and copper, two most essential trace minerals perform important biochemical functions and are necessary for maintaining health throughout life. Zinc is majorly required for the structural integrity and/or catalysis of >200 enzymes, the majority of which are zinc metalloenzymes involved in nucleic acid and protein synthesis. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), an enzyme encompassing both copper and zinc, is found in almost all oxygen-utilizing cells and is essential for catalyzing reactions mainly for removing the highly reactive superoxide anion (O2 − ). This paper garners information regarding the functional properties of metalloenzymes in food

Effectiveness of Guideline on Infection Control Measures in Terms of Knowledge and Practice of Nursing Officers Working in Maternity Unit: A quasi experimental study

2024-07-19T14:51:15+0530

A study to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of guideline on infection control measures in terms of knowledge and practice of nursing officers working in maternity unit of selected hospital of Delhi.The conceptual framework of the present study was based on the Wiedenbach’s helping art of clinical nursing theory. Research approach adopted for the study was quasi-experimental approach with pre-test post-test control group design.The sample consists of the 60 nursing officers.The tools used for the study were structured knowledge questionnaire, observation checklist for practice and a structured opinionative. The tools and guideline were validated by 12 experts and found to be valid. The internal consistency method by using Kuder Richardson-20 was used to compute the reliability of the structured knowledge questionnaire and for the reliability of the structured observational practice checklist Rank difference Formula.The final study was conducted at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi after obtaining formal administrative approval. The data obtained were organized and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics according to objectives and hypothesis of the study. The findings of the study revealed that, the mean posttest knowledge and practice scores were higher than their mean pre-test knowledge and practice scores. The guideline on infection control measures was found to be effective strategies in enhancing the knowledge and practice of nursing officer.

Effectiveness of STP on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Neonatal Hypothermia among Pregnant Mothers

2024-07-19T15:17:24+0530

The focus of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of neonatal hypothermia among pregnant mothers at Kengeri PHC, Bangalore. Hypothermia is prevalent in infants born at hospitals (prevalence range, 32% to 85%) and homes (prevalence range, 11% to 92%), even in tropical environments. The studies samples are 50 mothers.Major findings of the study subjects 27 (54%) belong to the age group of 21-25 years. Subjects 38 (76%) were Hindu, 7(14%) were Muslims, and 5(10%) were Christians. Subjects19 (38%) were high school and PUC attended and 12(24%) graduates. Subjects 19 (38%) were house wives. Subjects 19 (38%) were having income range from Rs.7000-Rs.10, 000. Subjects 35(70%) were belongs to nuclear family. Subjects 38(76%) were living in urban area. Subjects 22 (44%) were getting information from television. Subjects 20 (40%) were belongs to 30 -32 weeks of gestation. Conclusion: Out of 50 mothers 26 were having inadequate, 24 were having moderate knowledge and none of them have adequate knowledge before planned teaching programme. The overall post test level of knowledge reveals that majority 49(98%) had adequate knowledge and 1(2%) had moderately adequate knowledge regarding neonatal hypothermia among pregnant mothers. Paired ‘t’ test revealed that the pretest mean score of knowledge was 8.92 with S.D 2.99 and the post test mean score of knowledge was 18.68 with S.D 1.25. The mean difference was 9.76 and the calculated paired ‘t’ value of t = 21.002 was found to be statistically significant at p<0.001 level.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Mass Awareness Program on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Oral Cancer among Adults in Selected Community, Bangalore

2024-07-19T15:30:55+0530

Oral cancer may begin in tongue and floor of the mouth. It is the most common cancers seen in both Indian men and women as can be gauged from the records of the National Cancer Registry Programmer. India has one of the highest incidences of oral cancer. In the rural community most of the adults have the habit of using the tobacco either in any of the form including both men and women, it is the responsibility of the adults to know regarding tobacco use and its side effects. Since tobacco use for long time may cause oral cancer the adults have lack of knowledge and different attitudes towards tobacco use and oral cancer. An evaluative approach with one group pre-test post-test design in quasi experimental design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of Mass Awareness Program regarding oral cancer among adults. The study was conducted in Kumbalagudu, Bengaluru. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 samples. The tool used in the data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire and modified Likert‟s attitude scale, which compromised 10 demographic items, 20 items on oral cancer, 15 attitude statements. The reliability of the tool was established by Split Half technique, with „r=.85‟ for knowledge and “r=0.914” for attitude scale. The pre-test was administered to 60 adults followed by the Mass Awareness Program on the same day and after 7 days post-test was conducted to the same samples using the same tool. Data gathered was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, paired„t‟ test, chi-square test and correlation coefficient. Hence the findings revealed that Mass Awareness program was effective in enhancement of knowledge and changing attitude regarding oral cancer among adults.