iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov-Dec 2018

Abstract: Background: Insertion of intravenous cannula is the most distressing procedure for both patients and nurses in oncology practice. Warm compresses is a safe, and cost-effective technique that facilitates IV cannulation for patients receiving chemotherapy Objectives: This study aims to determine the effects of local warm compresses on the visibility and palpability of peripheral veins before peripheral venous cannulation of patients undergoing chemotherapy, and to determine the effects of local warm compresses on pain, and patients' satisfaction after peripheral venous cannulation. Setting: This study was conducted at the Oncology Department at the Main University Hospital, Alexandria. Egypt.........

Key words: Warm compresses, peripheral, intravenous cannulation, chemotherapy

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Abstract: Background: Critical care nurses (CCNs) need to be well-informed and cautious in the care of patients that are consider high-risk for abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). In addition, it is important for CCNs to recognize the factors that affect patients to intra abdominal hypertension(IAH) and ACS, and to be alert when assess patients to expect and deal with patients correctly. Aim: This paper was aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on the critical care nurses' awareness and knowledge regarding IAH and ACS. Design and methods: Pre, post quasi experimental research design was used. A purposive sample of 54 nurses working in Surgical Critical Care Units (SCCUs) of Emergency Hospitals and the Main Mansoura University Hospital at Mansoura University Hospitals were incorporated in the study. All nurses were evaluated pre and post teach program for their knowledge. The study took approximately six months. Results: nurses' knowledge about IAP and ACS improved significantly after implementing teaching program (p= <0.001). Conclusion: Many patients in the ICU, are...........

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Abstract: Background: The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome is high in pregnant women. All pregnant women should be investigated for hand and wrist complaints in routine antenatal follow-up to ensure good quality of life during pregnancy. Aim: was to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention about carpal tunnel syndrome on the pregnant women' knowledge, symptoms severity, and function status. Research design: Quasi-experimental design was utilized...........

Keywords: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pregnant Women, Educational Intervention.

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Abstract: background: Acupressure is helpful and powerful technique used to reduce postoperative pain and anxiety through stimulation of the blood circulation and secretion of neurotransmitters. That providing comfort post mastectomy treatment for women with breast cancer. This study aimed to assess the effect of acupressure in reduction of pain and anxiety among women with modified radical mastectomy. Setting at Zagazig University Hospitals. Material and Method: a quasi-experimental (pre and posttest design). A purposive sample of total 134 study participants, 67 in experimental and 67...........

Keywords: Acupressure, Anxiety, Pain, Radical Mastectomy

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Abstract: An Experimental Study on Assessing the Effectiveness of Reproductive health-educational counselling among adolescent girls in selected school was done the adolescent girls, studying in 9th standard as samples were equally distributed as 100 in each arm i.e., the experimental and control groups .Intervention was carried for three days using educational counselling methods. The statistical analysis of t test and Chi-square test were used as per the objectives. The results revealed the effectiveness of the educational counselling on Reproductive health increase in terms of statistical significant increase towards their enhanced knowledge and attitude with p values= <0.001

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Abstract: High prevalence, negative effect and suboptimal cancer pain management has been reported from resource-limited countries such as Kenya. Precisely, trends of cancer cases are on the increase at Garissa County in Kenya, yet no data exist on the prevalence, effect and management of cancer pain. This study was to examine the prevalence, effect and cancer pain management of adult patients at Garisssa County Referral Hospital. A descriptive cross sectional survey was employed and 94 cancer patients from both outpatient on follow up care and inpatient were recruited to participate. MBPI (Modified Brief Pain Inventory) and ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group..........

Keywords: prevalence, impact, cancer pain

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Abstract: Background: Developmental supportive care (DSC) is a professional practice, education and research opportunity that nurses need to explore, evaluate and refine continuously within the rapidly changing technological environment of the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). It is aiming to provide a structured care environment which supports, encourages and guides the developmental organization of the premature and/or critically ill infant. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of intervention program about evidence based nursing practices of developmental supportive..........

Keywords: Words: Evidence-Based Nursing Practices, Preterm Neonates, Developmental Supportive Care, Nursing, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Environment.

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Abstract: Objective: To describe Nursing interventions in the prevention of cervical cancer in Primary Health Care. Method: An integrative review carried on between September and October 2018 with defined inclusion criteria and exclusion of the studies, strategies of search, extraction data and synthesis. The data were grouped according to the categorical thematic analysis. Results: 101 articles were retrieved, and 13 articles were selected for the final sample. After the initial reading of the included articles, the Nursing interventions were identified and grouped into four thematic categories, which were divided into Light-hard Technologies: Prevention by Vaccination, Screening and Comprehensive Care for Women, and Light Technology: Health Education...........

Keywords: Uterine cervix neoplasms, Papanicolaou test, Nursing Care, Primary Health Care.

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