iosr-JNHS   Volume-5 ~ Issue-2 ~ March-April 2016

Abstract:Background and Objective: Idiopathic frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and disability. The prevalence of idiopathic frozen shoulder is 2 to 3% of the general population. Idiopathic frozen shoulder will start silently and has 3 phases; First phase is known as 'Painful Phase', the second phase is known as 'Freezing (Adhesive) Phase', Third phase named 'Throwing (Resolution) Phase'. There are a varieties of treatment options for idiopathic frozen shoulder both surgical and nonsurgical 8 such as low power laser therapy, (TENS), massage, stretching exercises, ultrasound, shortwave diathermy (SWD), Hot pack (HP). Therefore, the objective of this systematic review was to describe the effects of the electrotherapy alone and therapeutic exercises on functional range of motion for patient with idiopathic frozen shoulder.

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Abstract: Creating awareness and educating nursing staff is very essential to prevent delay in starting resuscitation owing to the fact that nursing staff frequently become first responders in hospital cardiac arrests3 . Successful resuscitation is a reflection of their skill and knowledge of recent ACLS guidelines. We assume that resuscitation skills are imbibed in due course of medical and nursing career without any formal training.....

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Abstract: The study is investigating the perceptions of the clinical laboratory employee towards the current performance appraisal system in the King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The appraisal is considered as one of the most commonly used management tools in Saudi hospitals. Thus, the need to improve the usefulness of performance appraisal as a managerial tool is important theoretically and practically. This study described clinical laboratory employees' perception in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards existing performance appraisal system that used in the hospital.

Keywords: Clinical Laboratory, Perceptions, Performance Appraisal, Satisfaction

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Abstract: Background: Peer teaching is an effective educational approach for nursing students to increase learner's selfefficacy and enhance their psychomotor skills. The aim of the current research is to assess the effectiveness of peer teaching on the performance of nursing students regarding pediatric cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Methods: The study was conducted at the Pediatric Nursing skill lab, Faculty of Nursing, Suez canal University using a quasi-experimental, design. A total 93 nursing students enrolled in the 3rd year were agreed to participate.(51 females and 42 males).These were divided into two groups: study and control.......

Keywords: Peer teaching, Pediatric resuscitation, Nursing student, performance, traditional teaching method

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