iosr-JNHS   Volume-8 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan-Feb 2019

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Perception of Neonatal Mortality Prevention among Caregivers of Under-Five Children in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Ojong Idang Neji || Nwakwue Ndukaku || Ojo-Omagbon || Justina Durojaiye
	:	10.9790/1959-0801080107

Abstract: This study was conducted to examine the perception of neonatal mortality prevention among caregivers of under-five children in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. Specifically, three research objectives examining the knowledge, attitude and practice towards prevention of neonatal mortality were raised and corresponding research questions were put forward with one hypothesis to guide the study. The Health Belief Model was used as the theoretical framework for this research. A descriptive cross-sectional design utilizing the multistage sampling method was applied to select 378 study participants. Data was collected using a self........

 

Key words: knowledge, attitude. Practice, prevention, neonatal- mortality

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[2]. Thakur, R., Sharma, R. K., Kumar, L., & Pugazhendi, S (2017). Neonatal Danger Signs: Attitude and Practice of Postnatal Mothers. Journal of Nursing and Care. Vol. 6 (3). Pp: 1-5.
[3]. Ramaiya, A., Kiss, L., Baraitser, P., Mbaruku, G., & Hildon, Z (2014). A systematic review of risk factors for neonatal mortality in adolescent mothers in SubSaharan Africa. BMC Research Notes. Vol. 7 (750).
[4]. Rajaratnam, J. K., Marcus, J. R., Flaxman, A. D., Wang, H., Levin-Rector, A., Dwyer, L., Costa, M., Lopez, A. D., Murray, C. J. L (2010). Neonatal, [postneonatal, childhood, and under-5 mortality for 187 countries, 1970–2010: a systematic analysis of progress towards millennium development goal 4. Lancet. Vol. 375(9730). Pp:1988–2008.
[5]. Gathoni, A (2014). Mother's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding neonatal illness and assessment of neonates at Kenyatta Hospital. A Masters Dissertation.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Clinical Pathway Implementation as an Essential Part on Health Outcomes of Patients with Chronic Bronchitis
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Hala Abd El-Salam Sheta
	:	10.9790/1959-0801080816

Abstract: Chronic bronchitis is a common condition with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Clinical Pathways (CPs) encourage the implementation of evidence based practice; improve clinical processes by reducing risks and disparities in the provision of health services and reduce duplication by using a standardized approach to clinical management. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of clinical pathway implementation as an essential part on health outcomes of patients with chronic bronchitis. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The current study was performed in the Chest Department at Benha University Hospital. Subjects: The study included (60) adult patients with chronic bronchitis, they were recruited equally into 2 groups (control & study groups 30 for each). Tools.........

 

Keywords: Clinical Pathway, Chronic bronchitis and Hospital Stay.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Compliance with Therapeutic Regimen among Children having Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	AzzaDarwish || MarwaAbouheiba || ShaymaaElsayed || Sally Moustafa
	:	10.9790/1959-0801081726

Abstract: Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is characterized by destruction of the pancreatic beta cell; this eventually leads to absolute insulin deficiency in the affected children.Optimal glucose control can be accomplished through compliance to the therapeutic regimenwhichincludes insulin regimen, dietary regimen, exercise regimen, periodic check-up, periodic laboratory tests and foot care.The objective of this study was to evaluate the degree of compliance with thetherapeutic regimen among children having Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.............

 

Keywords: Compliance, Therapeutic Regimen, Children, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. '

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[4]. World Health Organization. Global report on diabetes. 2016. p. 46-58 Available from: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/204871/9789241565257_eng.pdf;jsessionid=AE7346107E303393EAA556E16823431B?sequence=1. [Retrieved on 30Aug, 2018].
[5]. Okido AC, de Almeida A, Vieira MM, Neves ET, Mello DF, Lima RA. Care demands of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Esc Anna Nery 2017; 21(2): e20170034

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Qualitative Study into Nigerian Patients' Satisfaction with Physiotherapy Management of Low Back Pain
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Musa Sani Danazumi || Shehu Usman Ibrahim || Mubarak FalkeAbubakar || Auwal Bello Hassan || Usman Usman Zakari || Abdulsalam Yakasai
	:	10.9790/1959-0801082732

Abstract: Introduction: Patients' satisfaction with physiotherapy management of low back pain has been studied in various settings. However, knowledge about patients' satisfaction with health-care provision in the field of physiotherapy from the Nigerian setting is underreported. The purpose of this study was to examine a qualitative study into patients' satisfaction with physiotherapy management of low back pain in Nigeria. Methods: A total of 60 patients with low back pain were enrolled into the study. A focus-group discussion of three-four participants lasting for 30 minutes was conducted. Interviews were carried out by the lead researcher and two other colleagues. Transcribed audiotapes and field notes were taken to record all verbal and non-verbal behaviors. Content analysis was used...........

 

Keywords: Low Back Pain; Satisfaction; Qualitative study; Nigeria.'

[1]. J. C. Tan, Practical manual of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Mosby, 2006.
[2]. B. W. Koes, M. W. van Tulder, and S. Thomas, "Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.," BMJ, vol. 332, no. 7555, pp. 1430–4, Jun. 2006.
[3]. T. Morken et al., "Low back pain and widespread pain predict sickness absence among industrial workers," BMC Musculoskelet. Disord., vol. 4, no. 1, p. 21, Dec. 2003.
[4]. S. Kinkade, "Evaluation and treatment of acute low back pain.," Am. Fam. Physician, vol. 75, no. 8, pp. 1181–8, Apr. 2007.
[5]. A. S.J., C. Y., K. E., K. R.B., D. R.A., and S. D.E., "Long-term disability and return to work among patients who have a herniated lumbar disc: The effect of disability compensation," J. Bone Jt. Surg. - Ser. A, vol. 82, no. 1, pp. 4–15, 2000

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study on Prevalence of Risk Factors of Knee Osteoarthritis among Urban Women of Kolkata
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ms Peimi Jojo || Mrs. Subhra Srimani || Mrs. Toma Dey
	:	10.9790/1959-0801083344

Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common musculoskeletal disorder causing pain and disability in the older age group of world population especially in women. And it affects 60-70% of the population older than 60 years. The prevalence of osteoarthritis is high in India ranging from 22% to 39% in different parts of the country. Approximately 45% of woman over the age of 65 years has osteoarthritis. Objectives: To identify the risk factors of knee osteoarthritis among women and to test the association between risk factors of knee osteoarthritis among women and selected demographic variable. Research approach: Descriptive survey approach and convenience sampling method was utilized to collect data from the urban woman. Research design: The design for this..........

 

Keywords: BMI, cross –sectional, demographic variable, Osteoarthritis, pender health promotion model prevalence, risk factors

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Perception of Undergraduate Nursing Students Towards Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr.Sunita Lawrence || Dr.Archana Selvan
	:	10.9790/1959-0801084549

Abstract: An objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is a modern type of examination often used in health sciences. It is designed to test clinical skill performance and competence in skills such as communication, clinical examination, medical procedures / prescription, etc. and allows them to understand the key factors that drive the medical decision-making process, and challenges. OSCE reveals the errors in case-handling and provides an open space for improved decision-making, based on evidence-based practice for real-world responsibilities. OSCE is introduced by Indian Nursing Council for the evaluation of students undergoing Nurse Practitioner Critical Care..........

 

Keywords: OSCE-Objective Structured Clinical Examination, competency

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[2]. Dorothy Devine Rentschler PhD RN, Paula Mc William MS AR. Evaluation of undergraduate students using objective structured clinical evaluation. Journal of nursing education. 2007 Mar 1;46(3):135.
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[4]. Hatamelah W, Saheeb Z.A. nursing students' perception of an objective structured clinical examination. International journal of Healthcare sciences. 2015;2(2): (52-56).
[5]. Miller GE. The assessment of clinical skills/competence/performance. Acad Med. 1990;65(9 Suppl):63-7.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Impacts of A Healthier Life Style Self Coaching Strategy On; Awareness, Management Practice And Glycemic Control of Diabetic Patients
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Wafaa Hassan Alseraty || Dr.Walaa Ahmad Hamaad
	:	10.9790/1959-0801085057

Abstract: Living with diabetic constitutes significant challenges to all diabetic patients which impacts their abilities to adopt with diabetes and maintain long life glycemic control. This study aimed to assess impacts of a healthier life style self coaching strategy on ; diabetic patients knowledge , awareness , management practice , satisfaction level toward their management and their glycemic control . A cross-sectional study of all diabetic patients admitted to medical and pediatric departments of El - Menofya University hospital in Shibeen El Kom, at July - August 2018 and accepted........

 

Keywords: A healthier life style self coaching strategy, awareness, management and glycemic control of diabetes.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Relation between Gross Motor Abilities, Manual Abilities, Intellectual Impairment and Speech in Different Types of Cerebral Palsy in Al-Fayoum
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Ahmed S. Mahmoud || Naglaa A. Zaky || Mostafa S.Ali
	:	10.9790/1959-0801085865

Abstract: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most frequent cause of physical disability in children, it occurs in approximately 2 to 2.5 per 1000 live births. Cerebral palsy is associated with impairments in gross motor abilities, manual abilities, speech and intellectual functions. There is no documented data about relation between types of CP and gross motor abilities, manual abilities, speech and intellectual impairment in Al-Fayoum governorate. Aim: to detect relation between gross motor abilities, manual abilities, speech and intellectual impairments of children with cerebral palsy in Al-Fayoum. Subjects and Methods: 328 cerebral.........

 

Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Al-Fayoum, GMFM, MACS.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Prediction of The Awareness and Practice of Breast Self – Examination among Females Using Health Believe Model. A literature review
Country	:	Saudi Arabia
Authors	:	Halima Asiri || Wafaa A. Rashad
	:	10.9790/1959-0801086669

Abstract: Background : Women should perform breast self-examination (BSE) regularly in order to early detect any abnormality in the breasts. BSE considers an effective way used to improve awareness about breast cancer and health promotion as self-duty to maintain health. Aim: the review aims to predict awareness and practice of breast self – examination among females using health believe model. Method: Multi database were used and 12 studies involved in this review which focused on the awareness, practice, reason, barriers to perform BSE........

 

Keywords: Breast Awareness, Breast Cancer, Breast self –examination, Early Detection, Health Believe Model.

[1] World Health Organization (2018). Breast cancer: Prevention and control. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/cancer/detection/breastcancer/en/index3.html

[2] American Cancer Society. (2017). Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2017-2018. American Cancer Society. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/breast-cancer-facts-and-figures/breast-cancer-facts-and-figures-2017-2018.pdf

[3] Ghaffari, M., Esfahani, S. N., Mohammadkhah, F., Safari-Moradabadi, A., & Kasmaei, P. (2018). Predictors of breast self-examination based on the health believes model of health workers in Isfahan. Revista Publicando, 5(15), 336-351.

[4] Nde, F. P., Assob, J. C. N., Kwenti, T. E., Njunda, A. L., & Tainenbe, T. R. G. (2015). Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination among female undergraduate students in the University of Buea Womens Health. BMC Research Notes, 8(1), 4–9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-015-1004-4
[5] Didarloo, A., Nabilou, B., & Khalkhali, H. R. (2017). Psychosocial predictors of breast self-examination behavior among female students: An application of the health belief model using logistic regression. BMC Public Health, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4880-9

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Qualitative Study into Nigerian Patients' Satisfaction with Physiotherapy Management of Low Back Pain
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Musa Sani Danazumi || Shehu Usman Ibrahim || Mubarak FalkeAbubakar || Auwal Bello Hassan || Usman Usman Zakari || Abdulsalam Yakasai
	:	10.9790/1959-0801087075

Abstract: Introduction: Patients' satisfaction with physiotherapy management of low back pain has been studied in various settings. However, knowledge about patients' satisfaction with health-care provision in the field of physiotherapy from the Nigerian setting is underreported. The purpose of this study was to examine a qualitative study into patients' satisfaction with physiotherapy management of low back pain in Nigeria. Methods: A total of 60 patients with low back pain were enrolled into the study. A focus-group discussion of three-four participants lasting for 30 minutes was conducted. Interviews were carried out by the lead researcher and two other colleagues. Transcribed audiotapes.......

 

Keywords: Low Back Pain; Satisfaction; Qualitative study; Nigeria

[1]. J. C. Tan, Practical manual of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Mosby, 2006.
[2]. B. W. Koes, M. W. van Tulder, and S. Thomas, "Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.," BMJ, vol. 332, no. 7555, pp. 1430–4, Jun. 2006.
[3]. T. Morken et al., "Low back pain and widespread pain predict sickness absence among industrial workers," BMC Musculoskelet. Disord., vol. 4, no. 1, p. 21, Dec. 2003.
[4]. S. Kinkade, "Evaluation and treatment of acute low back pain.," Am. Fam. Physician, vol. 75, no. 8, pp. 1181–8, Apr. 2007.
[5]. A. S.J., C. Y., K. E., K. R.B., D. R.A., and S. D.E., "Long-term disability and return to work among patients who have a herniated lumbar disc: The effect of disability compensation," J. Bone Jt. Surg. - Ser. A, vol. 82, no. 1, pp. 4–15, 2000.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Implementing a United Protocol of Nursing Care in Ministry of Health Hospitals on Hemodialysis Nurses Knowledge and Hemodialysis Patientslevel of Satisfaction
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Gehan Mohamed Desoky || Rasha Fathy
	:	10.9790/1959-0801087688

Abstract: Hemodialysis is a lifesaving treatment that can offer significant advantages for certain patients, but it can have serious risks if the patients and their caregivers did not track and understand the concept of its safety.Sonurses who care for patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis need to extend their competenciesabout pre, intra and post dialysis patients care and follow up, and have to be taught about how to preserve patients safety outcomes. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of implementinga united protocol of nursing care in Ministry of Health hospitals on hemodialysis nurses knowledge......

 

Keywords: -Hemodialysis, protocol of nursing care, patientslevel of satisfaction.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Nursing Interns' Perceived Feedback and its Influence on Gaining 21st Century Skills
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Reda Abd El-Fatah Said Ahmed Abo Gad
	:	10.9790/1959-08010889103

Abstract: Feedback has been seen as the impetus for development in learning; and today, giving valued feedback is generally seen as a key benchmark of efficient teaching and as a fundamental prerequisite for meeting 21st century nursing interns' expectations. Thus, exploring nursing interns' perceived feedback and its influence on gaining 21st century skills was the meant of this study. Methods: A descriptive, correlational by means of cross-sectional research design was exploited. This study was implemented at Tanta University Hospitals' all intensive care units. The subject consisted of all (n =294) accessible nursing interns at Faculty of Nursing who were trained in the aforementioned hospitals. Nursing Interns' Perceived Feedback (68 items) and........

 

Keywords: 21st Century Skills, Feedback, Nursing interns

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