iosr-JNHS   Volume-5 ~ Issue-3 ~ May-June 2016

Abstract: Students are subjected to different kinds of stressors such as pressure of academics with an obligation to succeed, an uncertain future and difficulties of integratinginto the system. Aim of the study: The aim of the present study was to identifydeterminants of distress among Faculty of Nursing students in Assiut University.I.......

Keywords: Determinants- Distress- Nursing Students.

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[2]. Agolla, J. (2009):"Occupational stress among police officers": The case of Botswana police service, Res. J. Bus. Manage. 2 (1): Pp.25-35.

[3]. Awino, J. and Agolla, J. 2008): quest for sustainable quality assurance measurement for universities: case of study of the University of Botswana, Educ. Res. Rev. 3 (6): 213-218.

[4]. Beck, C. (1995) :Burnout in undergraduate nursing students. Nurse Education 20, Pp.19–23.

[5]. Bennett-Levy, J., Turner, F., Beaty, T., Smith, M., Paterson, B., & Farmer, S. (2001): The value of self-practice of cognitive therapy techniques and self-reflection in the training of cognitive therapists. Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 29, Pp. 203-220.

Abstract: Renal failure is a severe impairment or total lack of kidney function. There are 4oo dialysis centers in India and estimated that about 100,000 people suffer from end stage renal disease each year in India of which only about 20,000 get treated. It has also reported that there are about 14,500 patients surviving on Hemodialysis and about 3000 people surviving on peritoneal dialysis in India, and remaining 2500-3000 patients are surviving on renal transplant. Currently 60-70% of patients are treated with maintenance dialysis.

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Abstract: Background: Nurses serve instrumental roles in ensuring and providing evidence-based practice. Numerous opportunities exist for nurses to use evidence to make care more effective. Aim: to improve nursing interns' attitude, knowledge and skills towards evidence based practice (EBP) after implementing an educational program. Methods: A quasi-experimental research study was conducted in 2015 with a convenience sample of 40 nursing interns from Faculty of Nursing, Menoufyia University, Egypt......

Keywords: attitudes, evidence-based practice, nursing interns, knowledge, skills.

[1] Adamsen L., Larsen K., Bjerregaard L. & Madsen J.K. (2003) Danish research-active clinical nurses overcome barriers in research utilization. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences 17, 57–65.
[2] Beyea, S.C., Slattery, M.J. (2006). Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION.
[3] Caine C.M. & Kenrick M. (1997) The role of clinical directorate managers in facilitating evidence-based practice: a report of an exploratory study. Journal of Nursing Management 5, 157–165.
[4] Chang H.C (2008) Evidence Based Practice in Nursing Homes: A Study Of Taiwanese Nurses' and Nursing Managers' Perceptions. Faculty Of Health Science. University Of Sydney. PHD.
[5] Cooke L., Smith-Idel C., Dean G., Gemmill R., Steingass S., Sun V., Grant M. & Borneman T. (2004) ''Research to practice''. A practical program to enhance the use of evidence-based practice at the unit level. Oncology Nursing Forum 31(4), 825–832.

Abstract: The rising increase of testicular cancer (TC) which tends to take aggressive course in developing countries can be detected by testicular self-examination (TSE). Testicular self-examination is a screening technique that involves inspection and palpation of the testes for early detection of TC. There are concerns that medical students are not acquiring the necessary TSE skills. This study examines the awareness and practice of TSE among male medical students of University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus......

Keywords: Awareness, Testicular cancer, Testicular Self Examination, Male Medical Students, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus

[1]. Okobia, M.N. 2008. Cancer care in sub Sahara Africa- urgent need for population based cancer registries.http//www.cil.uib.no/journals/ESHD/ejhdui7-no2/ejhdvi7n2page89.pdf.
[2]. Ajape, A. Babata, A. and Abiola, O. 2010. Knowledge of prostate cancer among native African urban population in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Hospice Medicine 20 (2) 94-96.
[3]. American cancer society. (2015).Importance of Testicular Self Examination. Retrieved from http//:www.cancer.org/cancer/testicular self examination/ more information on June 28, 2015
[4]. Howlader, G., Krapcho, M. & Noone, C. (2015). Cancer awareness and self examination practice in young men and women. Journal of Behavior Medicine, 18 (4), 377-384.
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Abstract: The incidence of Cancer has seen a remarkable increase in the recent times and chemotherapy occupies a pivotal role in the recovery process of the patient. A descriptive study was undertaken to assess the Knowledge regarding ill effects of chemotherapy drugs and its home management among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in multi-specialty, teaching hospital in Uttarakhand......

Keywords: Knowledge, Chemotherapy Drugs, Ill effects, Home Management, Cancer Patients.

[1]. Brunner and Suddarths, Handbook for Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,11th edition, Wolters Kluwer(India) Pvt.Ltd.,New Dehli, pg no.136
[2]. Mehlesen MY, Jenson AB, Zachariae B.Psychosocial problems and needs among cancer clients.Ugeskr Laeger 2007 april;16(18):1682-7
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Abstract: Background: Elderly people face series of challenges such as chronic illnesses and some kind stressors which have direct impact on the body functionality. A lot of the illnesses, disability and even death are associated with chronic diseases. It is more important to adapt with these stressors. Successful coping play an important role in helping the elderly people to manage their stress.
Aim: to investigate the effect of disability and related stress level of chronically ill elderly on their coping strategy........

Keywords: elderly, coping strategies, stress, disability, and chronic illness.

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[5]. Pardon M. Stress and ageing interactions: A paradox in the context of shared etiological and physiopathological processes, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Biomedcal Sciences, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham UK, 2007; 251-273.

Abstract: This study was conducted using a descriptive cross sectional study design. The study aimed at determining the knowledge and attitude of undergraduate female students towards breast cancer screening in the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.A sample size of 150respondents was selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using a self structured questionnaire administered by the researcher to the respondents.............

Key words: knowledge,attitude,breast cancer, screening, students

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[2]. American cancer society (2003).knowledge and practice of breast self examination among women.www.americancancersociety.org. Accessed on 23rd November 2012.
[3]. Menson, S. (2001). How to prevent breast cancer. Medical news today. www.medical news today.com/../37136php.
[4]. Abdalla, A. (2011). Breast cancer in Egypt: The challenges include education and detection.Available at: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/egypt-pyramids-and- revolution/2011/oct/11/breast-cancer-egypt-challenges-education-treatment/
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Abstract: Carnitine is an essential intermediary in fat metabolism. It is necessary to shuttle long-chain fatty acids, in the form of acylcarnitines, into mitochondria for beta-oxidation. Also, it is crucial for energy production in tissues dependent upon fatty acid oxidation, such as cardiac and skeletal muscle. Aim of the study: is to examine the effect on heamodialysis and the level of carnitine enzymes. Methods: A total of 40 children, divided into 3 groups. The study was conducted at the pediatric dialysis unit of banha university hospital, during the period from May 2014 to December 2015.............

Keywords: Carnitine, heamodialysis, children, chronic renal failure.

[1] Elliott RW: Demographics of the older adult and chronic kidney disease: a literature review. NephrolNurs J 2012;39:491-496; quiz 497.
[2] Kletzmayr J, Horl WH: Iron overload and cardiovascular complications in dialysis patients. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2002;17:S25-29.
[3] Cheung AK: Is lipid control necessary in hemodialysis patients? Clin J Am SocNephrol 2009;4:S95-101.
[4] Bellinghieri, G., Santor, D., Calvani, M., Mallamace, A &Savica, V (2003). Carnitine and hemodialysis.Am J Kidney Dis 41(3):116-122.

Abstract: Recently application of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing in children populations global over the past 15 years especially for pain and acute conditions. Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide in childhood; one of its main complications is pain. The main reason for seeking lavender or honey is to avoiding chronic use of drugs with their related side effects. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of using honey or lavender essential oil to reduce pain after tonsillectomy among preschool children............

Key words: Tonsillectomy, honey, lavender essential oil, pain, preschool children

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[2] Soroush Amani, Soleyman Kheiri, & Ali Ahmadi, (2015): Honey Versus Diphenhydramine for Post-Tonsillectomy Pain Relief in Pediatric Cases: A Randomized Clinical Trial, J Clin Diagn Res. 9(3): SC01–SC04.
[3] Windfuhr, J. P. (2013). Serious Complications following Tonsillectomy: How Frequent Are They Really? ORL, 75, 166-173.
[4] Wright, C. J., & Schutte, N. S. (2014): The relationship between greater mindfulness and less subjective experience of chronic pain: Mediating functions of pain management self‐efficacy and emotional intelligence. Australian Journal of Psychology, 66(3), 181-186.
[5] Harden, R. N., Bruehl, S., Perez, R. S., Birklein, F., Marinus, J., Maihofner, C., & Graciosa, J. (2010): Validation of Proposed Diagnostic Criteria (the "Budapest Criteria") for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Pain, 150, 268-274.

Abstract: To investigate the effect of teaching program on chemotherapy outcome for cancer elderly patients. Quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. The study was conducted in oncology out-patient clinics at Assiut University Hospitals. The sample of this study included (50) elderly patients suffering from cancer diseases, the sample taking randomized during year 2014. Two tools were used in this study; the first includes socio-demographic characteristics (age, sex, residence, marital status and level of education)..............

Key words: Elderly, cancer, chemotherapy, teaching, program, outcomes.

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Abstract: This papers makes an attempt to study the various definitions of service quality, service quality measurement scales, their application in various service sectors, the methodology adopted for measurement of service quality, various methods of analysis of data in various countries. The subject of service quality is very rich in context of definitions, models, the measurement issue, the method of analysis .Other countries are totally different in terms of social, economical, geographical size, environment, religious disparity, literacy, language and in many other factors..............

Key words: Service quality, Healthcare service quality, service quality dimension, service quality measurement.

[1]. National cancer institute (2011).Male breast cancer treatment, national cancer society.org.Accessed 2'' February, 2011.
[2]. American cancer society (2003).knowledge and practice of breast self examination among women.www.americancancersociety.org. Accessed on 23rd November 2012.
[3]. Menson, S. (2001). How to prevent breast cancer. Medical news today. www.medical news today.com/../37136php.
[4]. Abdalla, A. (2011). Breast cancer in Egypt: The challenges include education and detection.Available at: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/egypt-pyramids-and- revolution/2011/oct/11/breast-cancer-egypt-challenges-education-treatment/
[5]. WHO (2013). Breast cancer: prevention and control Available at http://www.who.int/cancer/detection/breastcancer/en/index.html

Abstract: The present study aimed to assess nurses' Perceptions of workplace culture for medication errors reporting in Taif-hospitals(KSA) and Assiut University Hospital(upper -Egypt), identify and compare barriers that prevent nurses from reporting medication errors and exploring the strategies which might encourage them to report errors in both hospitals...............

Key words: Medication errors ,Culture of blame, barriers and strategies

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Abstract: Background: Dietary habits frequently become worse during university and young adulthood. Unhealthy diets are linked with numerous chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, certain cancers, overweight and obesity. Many factors affect young adult's dietary pattern and food choice that could be either internal or external. Internal factors are those that reside within individual and subject to their direct control including knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, self-efficacy,..............

Key words: Unhealthy diets – Food environment – Dietary habits

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