iosr-JNHS   Volume-9 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan - Feb. 2020

Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to examine the role of work-family conflict on the occurrence of back pain among nursing staff in a district hospital in Tunisia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 72 nurses assigned to a District Hospital in Tunisia. Data collection was based on an administered questionnaire on the socio-demographic and occupational characteristics of the participants. Psychosocial factors at work and work-family interface were evaluated using the OPC questionnaire and Carlson's work-family conflict scale. Screening of musculoskeletal disorders of the spine was conducted through a Nordic-style questionnaire...

Key Word: Conflict, Work, Family, Low back pain, Neck pain, Nurses.

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[4]. Freimann T, Pääsuke M, Merisalu E. Work-Related Psychosocial Factors and Mental Health Problems Associated with Musculoskeletal Pain in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study. Bread Res Manag. 2016; 2016: 9361016, 7 pages .
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Abstract: Background: Menopause is a natural part of a woman's life, in this phase; body begins to produce progressively, lesser progesterone and estrogen, leading to eventual menstrual cycles' cessation with associated psychological, somatic, vasomotor, sexual symptoms which negatively affect quality of life. Quality of life is the degree to which a person is healthy, comfortable and able to participate and enjoy life events. This study assessed the perceived influence of menopausal symptoms on quality of life of menopausal women traders in a semi-urban town, Osun state. Materials and Method: This study adopted concurrent mixed method design (Qualitative and Quantitative methods). 421 respondents were selected.........

Key words: Menopausal symptoms, Menopausal women, Quality of life, Women Traders

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Abstract: Theory and model development in Nursing provide a unique identity for the profession by knowledge development. Professional practice models provide direction to nursing practice in clinical settings. This paper proposes a new practice model in providing family- centered care to neonates admitted in the NICU based on trust.

Key words: Theory, model, nursing practice, trust, family-centered care

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Abstract: Varicose veins are one of the most significant venous disorders all over the world. It can be associated with heavy, aching, and restless legs, swelling and night cramps, and burning and tingling sensations Thus, the present study was conducted to evaluate the add effect of hydrotherapy on varicose veins patient's pain. Quasi experimental research design was utilized .Forty adult patients were studied for 1 year from Abu-Qir Specialized Hospital, Gamal Abdel Nasser Hospital and the Main University Hospital using two tools. Results revealed that the most common complaints of studied patients were disfigurement, edema, and dilatation of the subcutaneous veins, discomfort easy leg fatigability, and pain.......

Key words: Hydrotherapy, Varicose vein, and pain.

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Abstract: Background: Depressive symptoms have been listed as one of the most psychological symptom of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is considered a useful target for psychoeducational interventions aimed at improving health status and psychological wellbeing. This study aimed atassesses the effect of psychoeducational program on depressive symptoms among RA patients.Research question:Does the implementation of psychoeducational program could improve symptoms of depression in RA patients. Quasi experimental research design was utilized to conduct the aim of the study. Study subjects:Established diagnosed 80 RA patients was included in the study......

Key words: Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA), Depressive symptoms, Psychoeducation, Disability

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Abstract: Background: In the era of competency-based education, there is an emerging need to revise both nursing education and practice especially in high complex settings such as intensive care units where nurses are confronted not only with unstable and complex patients' condition, but also the needed high level of competencies to provide resuscitative measures, comprehensive care, and prevent complications. Aim of the study: to examine intensive care nurses' self reported versus assessed level of competencies mastery at a University Hospital – Cairo. Research questions: 1-What is the level of self reported versus assessed intensive care nursing competencies mastery, at a University Hospital – Cairo?, 2- What is the difference between self reported and assessed intensive care nurses' mastery of competencies at a University Hospital – Cairo?. Research design: A descriptive exploratory

Key words: Intensive care nurses, assessment, observation, self report, competencies, mastery.

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Abstract: Retaining human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–infected children in medical care at regular clinic attendance has been shown to be linked to positive health outcome. This study was conducted to determine social demographicfactors associated with retention to scheduled medical appointment among HIV infected children attending HIV care services at KNH, Kenya. This is a repeatedcross sectional surveydone at six month interval following the first oneinvolving 221 participants whom were primary care givers and their HIV infected children aged 18 months to nine years attending Comprehensive Care Centre in the year 2017 and 2018. Data collection involved use of pretested questionnaire, review of standardized clinical notes on HIV clinic attendance and factors influencing clinic attendance.........

Key words: HIV, retention, scheduled appointment, infected children

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