iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-3 ~ May-June 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	An Observational Study on Wound Dressing Performance Among Nurses in Adult Units
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Authors	:	Ba Mohammed, A || Mohidin S || George, B || Al-Aidarous, S
	:	10.9790/1959-0703020106

Abstract: Introduction: Wound care is a nursing duty that requires excellent skills and knowledge to prevent massive complications, such as infection, gangrene and amputation or, in severe cases, even death. Aim: The aim of this study is to explore existing wound care practices among nurses and to measure the effectiveness of a wound management course on their performance. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on nurses in adult general care and critical care settings using a modified checklist for pre, intra and post wound dressing. Result: The sample included 41 nurses. Of these, 20 (48.8%) had attended a wound management course............

 

Keywords: Wound Dressing, Educational Programmes, Critical Care, Wound Care

[1] Chen, Y., Wang, Y., Chen, W., Smith, M., Huang, H. and Huang, L. (2012). The effectiveness of a health education intervention on self-care of traumatic wounds.Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22(17-18), pp.2499-2508.
[2] Ubbink, D., Brölmann, F., Go, P. and Vermeulen, H. (2015). Evidence-Based Care of Acute Wounds: A Perspective. Advances in Wound Care, 4(5), pp.286-294.
[3] Agale, S. (2013). Chronic Leg Ulcers: Epidemiology, Aetiopathogenesis, and Management. Ulcers, 2013, pp.1-9.
[4] Bogie, K. (2011). Evidence based Practice in Wound Care. Toward addressing our knowledge gaps.The Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development.48(3).
[5] Shiu, A., Lee, D. and Chau, J. (2011) exploring the scope of expanding advanced nursing practice in nurse led clinics: a multiple case study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68 (80.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Investigating The Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Nursing Students Regarding A Pre-Marital Program In Jeddah
Country	:	Saudi Arabia
Authors	:	Ola Mamdouh Esheaba || Hanen Jamal Baowidan || Ghada Qasim Alshehri
	:	10.9790/1959-0703020731

Abstract: Premarital program (PMP) is a worldwide activity aiming to diagnose, treat unrecognized disorders, and reduce transmission of diseases to couples which may affect the quality of marriage and the health of future generations. It worth mentioned that none of the reviewed literature has addressed the knowledge ,attitude and practice of premarital program among nursing students in KSA.Nursing students as a future health care providers may encourage regular checkups or testing for people with a medical condition that runs in their family. The aim of our study is to investigate the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nursing Students Regarding a Pre-marital Program in Jeddah..........

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[2]. Atrash, H., Johnson, K. and Adams, M. (2006). Preconception Care for Improving Perinatal Outcomes: The Time to Act. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 10(S1), pp.3-11.

[3]. Rahman, MM.,Naznin, L., Giti, S., Islam, MS., &Khatun, N. (2014). Premarital Health Screening – A Review And Update, JAFMC Bangladesh, Vol 10, No 1.

[4]. Whitehead, D. (2004). Health promotion and health education: advancing the concepts.Journal of Advanced Nursing, 47(3), pp.311-320.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Evaluate the Effect of Empathy-Based Training Program on Psychiatric Nurses' Communication Skills
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Fareda El Sayed Osman || Dr.Zebeda Abdel Gwad El Sherif || Assist. Prof. Mervat Hosny Shalaby || Prof.Dr. Sanaa Habashi Abdel Mageed Shaheen
	:	10.9790/1959-0703023241

Abstract: Background: Psychiatric nursing are special areas in terms of interaction and communication with the patient. In order to improve patient care, psychiatric nurses need to develop their empathy skills. Nurses with enhanced empathic abilities can understand the patient and provide the necessary care. Objective: To evaluate the effect of empathy-based training program on psychiatric nurses' communication skills. Study design: A quasi experimental design was utilized for this study. Setting: This study has been carried out at Tanta Mental Health Hospital. Subjects: The subjects of the study comprised all nurses working at the hospital which were 80 nurses and divided randomly into two groups (study and control group, 40 nurses for each group). Tools: two tools were used namely; Tool I ; "Jefferson Scale of Empathy (JSE)", and Tool II; "Empathic Communication Skill Scale-(ECSS)",............

 

Keywords: Empathy, Psychiatric Nursing, Communication Skills.

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[2] Kneisl, C R., & Trigoboff E. Pearson New International Edition: Contemporary Psychiatric – Mental Health Nursing, 3rd ed, United States of America, Pearson Company, 2014:183-85.
[3] Haansson J. Exploring the phenomenon of empathy. Journal of Social Psychology, 2003; 120(8): p3.
[4] Stuart, G. W., & Laraia, M. T. Principles and Practices of Psychiatric Nursing, 8th ed, St. Louis: Mosby, 2005:122.
[5] Fontaine, K L. Mental Health Nursing, 6th ed, Pearson: Printice Hall, Canda, 2009:124.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Nurses' Knowledge, Practices and Barriers Affecting a Safe Administration of Oxygen Therapy
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Mona Mohamed Mayhob
	:	10.9790/1959-0703024251

Abstract: "Oxygen therapy is like a two edged sword", at one edge oxygen is crucial for human being to survive, while at the other edge it may become toxic if it is delivered by inappropriate dose or method. This study was aiming to assess nurses' knowledge, practices and barriers affecting asafe administration of oxygen therapy. Design: A descriptive research designwas adopted to conduct this study. Subjects: A purposeful sampling technique was used to recruit 50 nurses from different departments in one of the Educational Hospitals in Cairo. Data Collection Tools: Four tools were used as follows: 1) Nurse's demographic data assessment tool, 2)Nurse's knowledge assessment tool, 3) Oxygen therapy administration assessment tool, and 4)Barriersto safe oxygen therapy administration assessment tool. Results: This study proved that, only less than tenth and less than fifth of the studied sample............

 

Keywords: oxygen therapy, nurses,barriers, safety

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[3]. Browne, B. (2012). Clinical guidelines for administration of oxygen in adult.Nottingham University Hospital. Available at: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/clinical-guidelines.
[4]. Cousins, J.,L., Wark, P.,AB, & McDonald V.,M. (2016). Acute oxygen therapy: A review of prescribing and delivery practices. International Journal of COPD; 11, 1067-1075.
[5]. Dogan, U., &Ovayolu, N. (2017).The effect of health education given by nurses to COPD patients on the daily oxygen concentrator usage time. Advances in Respiratory Medicine Journal; 85 (1); 15-21.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Intervention Technique to Increase Awareness of Maternity Competency Standard of Intern Students at Antenatal Unit
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Heba Atef Osman || Shadia H. Mohaseb || Eqbal Abd-Elrahem Emam
	:	10.9790/1959-0703025260

Abstract: A maternity nursing staff that performs according to global occupational and professional standards can offer safe care service for women and newborn. Aim: This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of an intervention technique to increase Intern Students Awareness of Maternity Competency Standards at Antenatal Unit. Design: A quasi-experimental research design, pre posttest research design was utilized (time-series one group). Sample: A purposive Sample of 70 female intern students in the Faculty of Nursing at El-Minia University was included in this study. Tools of data collection: Socio-Demographic, Maternity Competency Standards Checklist and Knowledge assessment sheet. Results: The percentage of students who were classified at the poor or the average level in terms of their knowledge or performance on maternal competency standards decreased significantly in posttest 1 compared to the pretest............

 

Keywords: Intervention technique, maternal competency standards, awareness, Intern Students.

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[2]. Chapman, E., & O'Neill, M. (2010): Defining and assessing generic competencies in Australian universities: Ongoing challenges. Education Research and Perspectives, 37, 105–123.
[3]. Cheng, C. Y., Tasi, H. M., Chang, C. H., & Liou, S.R. (2014): New graduate nurses‟ clinical competence, clinical stress, and intention to leave: A longitudinal study in Taiwan, The Scientific World Journal, 3, 122-135.
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[5]. Clark M., Raffray, M., Hendricks, K., & Gagnon, A, J. (2016): Global and public health core competencies for nursing education: A systematic review of essential competencies. Nurse Education Today, 40, 173–180

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Impact of Awareness Program on Knowledge of Primary School Teachers Regarding Mental Disorders among School Children
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Omaimaezzat Mahmoud || Amelabdelazim Mohamed || Ahmed Emadeldin Arafa
	:	10.9790/1959-0703026166

Abstract: Background:Mental disorders in children have been increasing worldwide and constitute a public health concern. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of primary school teachers about mental disorders in school children and evaluate the impact of an awareness program on their knowledge. Subjects and Methods:A total of 200 teachers from 4 public primary schools in Beni-Suef City participated in this awareness program in the period between September and November 2017. The knowledge of the teachers about mental illness in school children was assessed by the investigators using interview questionnaire. The assessment included knowledge of teachers about 4 aspects; causes and risk factors of mental illness, types, manifestations, and treatment. After the program, all teachers were assessed again over their knowledge about the 4 aspects using the same questionnaire and the scoring system was similar to that of the baseline assessment..............

 

Keywords: Knowledge Mental illnesses School childre

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Kinesiotaping Therapy Techniques for Treating Postpartum Rectus Diastases: A Comparative Study
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Maha Mohamed Mady
	:	10.9790/1959-0703026774

Abstract: Background: Rectus Diastasis (RD) is a commonly occurring problem during pregnancy and immediate puerperium. It causes an increase in abdominal circumferences ,low back pain together with dissatisfaction about body shape, altered self-esteem, and disadvantage in interpersonal relationships. Purpose: The study was designed to compare the efficacy of different techniques of kinesiotaping (KT) in treating postpartum RD. Subjects & Methods: 45 women suffering from RD, their age ranged from 24 and 40 years, their BMI between 26 and 44 kg/m2. Patients were randomized equally into 3 groups : Group A (15women received KT-I technique),Group B (15 women received KT-X technique) in addition to group C (15women received KT-I-X techniques) for 4 consecutive weeks...........

 

Keywords: Kinesiotaping; Abdominal circumferences; Diastasis; Rectus abdominis.

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