iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-4 ~ July-August 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Investigation of The Effects of The Organizational Commitment of Nurses on Attitudes Against Change
Country	:	Turkey
Authors	:	Nurcan Bilgin || Adalet Kutlu
	:	10.9790/1959-0704020105

Abstract: Organizational commitment is the important determinant of organizational change. This research was designed to examine the impact on attitudes against change of the commitment status of nurses.The research data were collected with the Information Form, the Organizational Commitment Scale (OCS) and the Attitude Against Change Scale (AACS), completed by 279 nurses working in a university hospital and two state hospitals. The analysis of data was carried out using the statistical program.The nurses' score average obtained from the OCS was 3.09±0.53, and the organizational commitment of the nurses was found to be at medium level. The nurses' score average obtained from the AACS was 60.40±11.79, and the nurses' attitudes against change were positive. It was found that the relationship between organizational commitment and attitude against change is statistically positive.........

 

Keywords: Organizational commitment; Change; Nursing.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Effect Ofintravenous Fluidsinfusion on The Progress of Labour And Newborn Outcome
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Halaabd El Fattah Ali || Rehab Abd El Aziz El Sayedabd El Aziz
	:	10.9790/1959-0704020617

Abstract: Intravenous fluids instead of oral hydration is universal practice in labour. Sufficient rehydration has shown a lessening in labour durationand improve newborn outcome. However results of other studies anticipated that labour duration could be decreased by administering IV fluids at a rate of 120 ml/hr.Aim: Thus, the aim of the current study was to assess the effect of intravenous fluids infusion on the progress of labour and newborn outcome.Design: A descriptive correlationdesign.Setting: The study was conducted at the delivery room and postpartum outpatient clinic in General Hospital, Kafrelshiekh, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of 150 labouring women (divided to 50 each group) was selected. Tools:Maternal assessment tool, maternal fluid balance chart,Apgar score tool and newborn follow up sheet were used to collect the data.Results: The current study revealed that the duration of the active phase in the 1st stage of labour was significantly shorter in the glucose alternating........

 

Keywords: Intravenous Fluids; Labour Progress; Newborn outcome.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Perception and Satisfaction of Premarital Screening and Genetic Counseling Among Future Couples of Governmental Outpatient Clinics
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Yousifa. || Ebtsamshama || Mervetzaghlol || Naglaagheda || Mahamousa
	:	10.9790/1959-0704021826

Abstract: Premarital Screening and Genetic Counseling program is a universal activity that considered the most effective limitation meansofbirth affected genetic disorder children, through minimizing the marriage of the carriers of the blood genetic disorder.Aims: Toevaluateperception and satisfaction of future couples attending governmental Premarital clinics concerning PremaritalScreening and Genetic Counseling. Methodology: A cross-sectional design was conducted from begging of January 2017 to December 2017. Future couples who participated in the PMSGC programandbe present three governmental premarital clinics, Port Said, Al-Nasar and Port Fouad general hospital that offer the PMSGC programs during the days of the interview as well as couples who decided to participate in the research. The researchers followed ethicalconsiderations and data collected by using an interview questionnaire which asked regarding socio..........

 

Keywords: Premarital, genetic, screening, Satisfaction.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Applied Educational Program on Quality of Life of Hepatitis C Patient Undergoing Treatment With Pegylated Interferon And Ribavirin
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Samia Ali Ali Elsaadani || Amany Mohamed Shebl || Fardous Abd Elfatah Ramadan || Heba Abubakr M.Salama
	:	10.9790/1959-0704022733

Abstract: Background: The primary concern of all hepatitis C patients undergoing the antivaral therapy of Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin is their health related quality of life (HRQoL), therefore an educational program is important for Those patients. Aim of the study; To investigate effects of applied educational program on quality of life of hepatitis C patient undergoing the treatment with Pegylated interferon plus Ribavirin. Methods; A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. The study was applied at outpatient clinic at Mansoura International Hospital. Participants (n=100) were randomly assigned to studied group (n=50) and control group (n=50). Participants of studied group have received an educational program intervention on the same day of first injection Pegylated Interferon. This program included three sessions. The first session include pre-assessment of quality of life. The second........

 

Keywords: hepatitis C, quality of life, Pegylated interferon, Ribavirin.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of PLISSIT Model Sexual Counseling on Sexual Function among Women with Diabetes
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Dr.Nahed Fikry Hassan Khedr || Dr. Nevin S. Metwally
	:	10.9790/1959-0704023442

Abstract: Background: The PLISSIT model is a tool for both assessing and managing a patient's sexuality concerns. It is thought that an intervention plan prepared within the framework of the PLISSIT model will guide maternity nurses in solving sexual problems of diabetic women and providing integrated care and help them to express their sexual problems. this study was aimed to evaluate the effect of PLISSIT model sexual counseling on sexual function among women with diabetes. Research design: A quasi-experimental study design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at Gynecological and Diabetic Clinics at Ain Shams University Hospital. A purposive sample technique was used to recruit one hundred and ten (110 ) diabetic women in the study. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups control and intervention based on the following inclusion criteria; educated women with type 2 diabetes mellitus in reproductive age, they indicate to be dissatisfied about their sexual functioning and that they would like to talk.......

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Nurses' Experience of Burnout: A Consequence of Workplace Violence in Selected Settings
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Manal Zeinhom Ahmed Higazee || Sohier Goda || Khaled Ziedeen || Ahmad Rayan
	:	10.9790/1959-0704024347

Abstract: Violence against nurses occurs in almost all settings. Burnout is associated with negative emotional and physical health consequences for nurses. The study aimed to explore types, preparators, responses to violence, factors associated with the experience of violence and burnout. A convenience sample of 107 nurses completed the self-administered survey from emergency, psychiatric departments and geriatric home. Two scales were used: A scale focuses on workplace violence. The second scale is the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The study revealed that physical violence was the most type of violence reported by nurses, patients and their families were the most reported preparators of violence. The most reported response to violence was "to tell the patients to stop". Increase number......

 

Keywords: Burnout, nurses, preparators, special healthcare settings, types, workplace violence.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Boron Relationship to Certain Qualities of Two Types of Iraqi Dates
Country	:	Iraq
Authors	:	Jabrah Ahmed Ankush
	:	10.9790/1959-0704024852

Abstract: This research observes Boron in relation to a traditional Iraqi dates and the wide range of essential nutrient and high nutritional value of traditional food in Iraq , with multiple benefits, as well as Boron which the body needs in small amount and can't be dispensed, so this study is to clarify the role of boron in the qualitative qualities that have to do with human life. In this research two type of famous Iraqi dates Bream & Barhi have used, the samples have been taken from soil contains enough Boron all samples from the same area to standardize research conditions to study the date characters in connection with Boron content.This research was conducted in summer 2016-2017, where samples taken from two types of dates (Berhi and Bream), and Boron was measured using Azomethine -H method and then measured by Spectrophotometer 420mm, also involved measuring level of sugar........

 

Keywords: dates, Boron, sugar, amino acid, phenols.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Factors Affecting Bedside Handover between Nurses inCritical Care Area
Country	:	Sweden
Authors	:	Asrar Alrajhi || Taina Sormunen || Hani Alsubhi
	:	10.9790/1959-0704025364

Abstract: Handover is an important process in nursing care especially in critical care area because it involves transferring patient data. Improving handover between nurses can lead to improved patient safety. Nurses must be qualified to provide quality care, and they need to have the nursing knowledge and skills to avoid errors and increase the well-being of patients. Nurses must view patients as the centre of care because care is the core of nursing practice. The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting bedside handover/handoff between nurses in the critical care area from a patient safety perspective. A literature review was used as a method in this study. This method helped to.........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Call Bell As A Service Parameter: From Call Light To Patient Delight
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Capt .Usha Banerjee || Ms.Preeti || Ms.N.Rathina || MsD.Maryline Flinsi || Ms.Rohini Sharma
	:	10.9790/1959-0704026573

Abstract: This study has been conducted to assess the effectiveness of the call bell tool kit and its impact in enhancing the patient delight. Structured Questionnaire was used to collect data from 50 patients and 50 nurses across Apollo Hospitals in 4 locations - Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi& Kolkata. Time motion study was done with 179 Nurses across the 4 units for 100 patient [25 patients from each unit]with different Room categories/ Specialities / Treatment plan .Convenient sampling technique was used to select the samples for the study. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics and also brainstorming sessions with the team, RCA was done to identify major delay in in call bell response. A customized toolkit was drafted on the basis of the problems and insights identified during the study. One day post implementation study was conducted in single room wards which had the maximum.........

 

Keywords : Nurses, Patients, call bell, Tool kit.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Educational Program on Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome and Coping Strategies among Female Students at Sohag University
Country	:
Authors	:	Safaa Mostafa Mohamed || Khaled Ahmed Mohamed || Ikram Ibraheem Mohamed || Nadia Abd Elghany Abd Elhameed
	:	10.9790/1959-0704027482

Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is sufficient enough to impair daily activity and relationships of women and this affect of coping strategies that used by them to cope with it. Aim: Assess severity of PMS and coping strategies among female students at Sohag University & Design, implement and evaluate the effect of educational program on severity of premenstrual syndrome and coping strategies among female students at Sohag University. Design: A quasi experimental design was utilized in this study. Subjects and method: The study was carried out in six faculties which had been selected randomly from Sohag University. The study sample included all available single female students in the selected faculties at Sohag University who had premenstrual syndrome. Three tools were.........

 

Key words: Premenstrual syndrome– The Premenstrual Coping Measure

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Student Characteristics Influencing Bachelor of Science Nursing Student Performance in the Nursing Council of Kenya Licensure Examinations in Kenya
Country	:	Kenya
Authors	:	Anne Asiko Okanga || John Arudo
	:	10.9790/1959-0704028389

Abstract: Kenya has seen drastic changes in nursing education sector recording high rates of enrolment of students to training. However, their performance in Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) examination remains variable. This study investigated performance of BSc nursing students in NCK examinations by examining student characteristics in relation to performance. The study used qualitative and quantitative approach to collect data retrospectively. 1292 records of students who sat examinations July 2012-June 2015 from NCK nurses database was used. Cluster and purposive sampling were done for key informants interviewed from nursing schools. Quantitative data was converted from MS Access to SAS and analyzed. Odds ratio was used to measure strength of association between student.........

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