Knowledge Of Commonly Used OTC Drugs Among Mothers Of Children In Udupi District, Karnataka

Vol. 4 No. 1

Year: 2014

Issue: Feb-Apr

Title : Knowledge Of Commonly Used OTC Drugs Among Mothers Of Children In Udupi District, Karnataka

Author Name : daisy philip, Dr. Baby Sathish Nayak, yasoda

Synopsis :

The use of OTC medications has become common. Not only do we, as adults, frequently medicate ourselves with OTC preparations, but we give them to our children also. The health professionals and the community at large, often assume that, because these drugs are not regulated by prescription, they are safe, even in overdose. However, the truth may be somewhat more sinister. While some are harmless placebos, others may be causing much more harm than good. Even the ubiquitous paracetamol may slow down the body’s response to viral infections and, in overdose; it can result in liver 4 failure . The present study attempted to determine the level of knowledge of mothers regarding the commonly used over the counter drugs. A survey was conducted among 236 mothers of children between 0-12 years of age residing in Map area, Udupi district, Karnataka. A valid, pretested and reliable structured knowledge questionnaire was administered to the mothers to assess their knowledge regarding the over the counter drugs which were commonly used. The results show that the majority of mothers have average knowledge level regarding the commonly used OTC drugs. The study concluded that, OTC drugs are being commonly used by the mothers for minor illnesses in their children without having the complete knowledge about it. Measures should be taken so that effective health messages could be targeted at mothers and caregivers.

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Non Compliance With Standard Precautions: Application Of Behavioral Ecological Model

Vol. 4 No. 1

Year: 2014

Issue: Feb-Apr

Title : Non Compliance With Standard Precautions: Application Of Behavioral Ecological Model

Author Name : Sehrish Pirani

Synopsis :

Each year approximately two million health care workers, including nurses, acquire Needle Stick Injury (NSI) that results in hepatitis B, C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (Wilburn &Eijkemans, 2004). NSI or injury from sharps is one important indicator of non-compliant behavior of standard precautions. This paper aims to address the issue of noncomplaint behavior of nurses resulting in sharps' injury in the light of a clinical scenario. A Behavioral Ecological Model (BEM) is applied to the scenario to identify the factors of non-compliance and strategies to eliminate these factors. Based on the factors identified, recommendations are suggested.

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Harassment: A Challenge At Workplace

Vol. 4 No. 1

Year: 2014

Issue: Feb-Apr

Title : Harassment: A Challenge At Workplace

Author Name : muhammad younas, salma rattani

Synopsis :

Health care professionals are deeply involved in caring for the human life and during this process, they come in a close contact with the care recipients. This, at times, positions the health care professionals in a vulnerable situation including workplace harassment which is an offensive verbal or physical act and comprises of an unwanted behavior or advancement or demand for sexual and other favors. This conduct creates an intimidating, unfriendly, and offensive work environment (Sigal, 2006). Consequently, it impacts on care providers' performance, quality care and their retention in the system. Hence, it is important that the health care personnel should be provided with a safe and secured environment and their respect, dignity and honor should be maintained. Additionally, in-case of any mishaps, the perpetrator should be dealt accordingly.

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Clinical Application Of Nursing Theory Into Practice

Vol. 4 No. 1

Year: 2014

Issue: Feb-Apr

Title : Clinical Application Of Nursing Theory Into Practice

Author Name : Sobia Idrees

Synopsis :

Nurses are facing many challenges in this competitive era in health care settings and the one biggest challenge among the others is the application of theoretical concepts into practice. Moreover, the knowledge about nursing theory and its application into clinical practice is the hallmark of evidence-based practice, which is the focus of today's health care environment. The purpose of writing this paper is to show explicitly, the close relationship of nursing theory into clinical practice in order to prove evidence-based practice. Florence Nightingale is regarded as a pioneer in the nursing profession. Nightingale has given her notes on nursing in the form of theory of environment which is very useful for nurses to apply those concepts into clinical practice in order to improve the health care standards. All the major concepts of Nightingale's theory have been incorporated into the clinical scenario.

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The Impact Of E-Health On Cardiac Health Education Among African Americans

Vol. 4 No. 1

Year: 2014

Issue: Feb-Apr

Title : The Impact Of E-Health On Cardiac Health Education Among African Americans

Author Name : Hamdy Radwan, Wanda Lawrence

Synopsis :

Cardiovascular disease accounts for more than one third of the differences in life expectancy among blacks and whites. Diseases of the heart continue to be the leading cause of death in the United States (Kochanek, Xu, Murphy, 2011). Disparities in cardiovascular health care are documented in the literature as one of the most serious public health problems in the United States (Savitz, 2012). African Americans face the highest risk of death from heart disease than any other ethnic group in America. Understanding the risk factors and interventions to reduce the same is a major step in preventing heart attack. It is important that people are educated as to the risk factors of heart attack. Finding an effective method to educate African Americans regarding the cardiac disease and its risk factors is critical. This paper reports the results of using e-health to educate a group of African Americans in one county in the eastern part of the country.

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The Effectiveness Of A Differentiated Orientation For Nurses In An Acute Care Facility

Vol. 4 No. 1

Year: 2014

Issue: Feb-Apr

Title : The Effectiveness Of A Differentiated Orientation For Nurses In An Acute Care Facility

Author Name : Leslee Shepard

Synopsis :

Effective orientation models can result in many positive outcomes for new nurses and the facility alike. Clinical nursing practice continues to shift toward differentiated practice models. Consequently, it makes sense that education and training follow the same path. This study examined the effectiveness of a differentiated orientation for nurses. Specifically, the study looked at how the design of an orientation pathway influences employee satisfaction, nurses' perceptions of enhancing clinical competency, and examined the relationship between the design of the orientation and retention. The results suggested that the orientation model did have a positive impact on job satisfaction, skill level, and longevity on a unit.

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Parental Presence During Pediatric Invasive Procedures

Vol. 4 No. 1

Year: 2014

Issue: Feb-Apr

Title : Parental Presence During Pediatric Invasive Procedures

Author Name : Neelam Saleem punjani

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Parental presence during paediatric invasive procedures is getting very common, but it remains to be a controversial issue in order to provide the family-centered care. Having a child in the pediatric intensive care unit produces major apprehension and fear for parents. The rationale of this anxiety is both the fear of the child's death or morbidity and the strange nature of the intensive care unit's environment. This anxiety can be further doubled by the prohibition of parents from the bedside during an invasive procedure. Parental presence during invasive procedures gives psychological support to children, fulfills the right of parents being informed about their children's treatment and facilitates health care professionals in the successful completion of the procedure. This article will discusses parental presence with three perspectives viz., patient's perspective, family perspective and health care professionals' perspective.

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Ethical Issues Faced By Health Care Professionals: Finding A Solution

Vol. 3 No. 4

Year: 2014

Issue: Nov-Jan

Title : Ethical Issues Faced By Health Care Professionals: Finding A Solution

Author Name : Laila Muhammad

Synopsis :

In the process of providing care to patients, health care professionals face ethical dilemmas such as the decision to inform or not to inform the patient about a fatal illness. It is very crucial that these issues are addressed appropriately without causing any harm – physical or emotional – to the patient. Although it may not be possible for healthcare professionals to respond to some of the ethical issues, they must ensure that they ease the discomfort of the patient and their family as much as possible while staying true to the ethics professionalism. In this regard, this paper reviews the four ethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice, as proposed by Beauchamp and Childress (2001) and explores its application and usefulness in guiding health care professionals, especially nurses, to address the ethical issues they face.

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Patriarchy And Structural Determinants Of Domestic Violence: Gender Roles And The Normalization Of Violence In The Pakistani Family

Vol. 3 No. 4

Year: 2014

Issue: Nov-Jan

Title : Patriarchy And Structural Determinants Of Domestic Violence: Gender Roles And The Normalization Of Violence In The Pakistani Family

Author Name : Adham AlArbeed, Diala Alhakim

Synopsis :

Domestic violence is a persistent public health issue worldwide; it is especially prevalent in Pakistan. Although women's roles are changing in the contemporary era, patriarchal ideologies dominate the social and family structures. Patriarchal notions continue to perpetuate traditional gender roles. The purpose of this study was to explore how the influence of the patriarchal attitudes has played a prominent role in perpetuating domestic violence in the Pakistani family. This study focused closely on two particular social determinants that contribute to domestic violence. These two determinants were rigid gender roles and the social norms that are conducive to or permissive of violence in the home. In addition, this study shortly discussed the rest of the determinants of domestic violence in the Pakistani context according to the WHO domestic violence determinant list.

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Lessons Learned: Employing Focus Groups As A Research Methodology

Vol. 3 No. 4

Year: 2014

Issue: Nov-Jan

Title : Lessons Learned: Employing Focus Groups As A Research Methodology

Author Name : Wanda Lawrence

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Focus groups were chosen as the method for data collection in a study to determine factors that influence registered nurses' decisions to teach in academia. This research design was chosen because the author wanted to obtain rich indepth information from the participants. The literature reveals that the faculty shortage is one of the contributing factors of the nursing shortage throughout the country (NLN, 2010). In response to this, the researcher sought to determine reasons of registered nurses who meet education requirements but do not choose to teach in academia. Although focus groups where appropriate for this type of study, the author experienced some challenges to this chosen data collection method. There is limited recent literature regarding the use of focus groups and its challenges. The purpose of this article is to discuss challenges experienced by the author while employing focus groups as a research methodology and to address lessons learned.

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It Takes A Village To Assure Nurse Professionalism

Vol. 3 No. 4

Year: 2014

Issue: Nov-Jan

Title : It Takes A Village To Assure Nurse Professionalism

Author Name : Leslee Shepard

Synopsis :

Good quality professional behaviors are essential to the success of new graduate nurses. In contrast, documented incidents of unprofessional behaviors such as bullying are on the rise. This article examines the worldviews on causes for the decline of professionalism within the field of nursing. Implications for a sustained collaboration between staff development educators and nursing faculty are discussed including suggested strategies that enhance the professional behaviors conducive to a successful transition to practice.

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Role Of Therapeutic Communication In Dealing With Aggressive Patients

Vol. 3 No. 4

Year: 2014

Issue: Nov-Jan

Title : Role Of Therapeutic Communication In Dealing With Aggressive Patients

Author Name : Neelam Saleem punjani, Sahreen Malik Bhanji

Synopsis :

Patients who get admitted in psychiatric units are often in immense crises or distress and may demonstrate maladaptive coping responses. These responses may end up into aggression or violence. Nurses spend most of their time with patients and are likely at risk for being the victims therefore, it is a crucial matter for nurses who are working in psychiatric units to be able to assess those patients who are at risk for aggression and intervene effectively. Mental health nurses are required to learn good interpersonal skills in order to make nursing happen. These crucial skills are the building blocks or, as Stevenson (2008, p.109) expresses them, “the nuts and bolts – the basic techniques and principles in which everyone engaging in clinical practice in mental health needs to be fluent”. With the purpose to communicate efficiently mental health nurses should make efforts towards being proficient in using the communication tools. Moreover, As Stevenson (2008, p.109) points out, “one size does not fit all” similarly mental health nurses should use communication skills differently with different patients in a mental health setting.

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A Study On Occupational Stress And Job Satisfaction Among Nurses

Vol. 3 No. 4

Year: 2014

Issue: Nov-Jan

Title : A Study On Occupational Stress And Job Satisfaction Among Nurses

Author Name : V. Jurist Lionial Kumar

Synopsis :

Nursing entails the nurse meeting the patient's needs whatever the situation. Moral goal is to help the patient replace negative with positive feelings it at all possible. The unhealthy environment of the working place ie; low salary, lack of promotion facilities, lack of coordination of the colleagues, managerial attitudes, personal problems are causing occupational stress and job dissatisfaction among nurses. The sample of the study consisted of 80 nurses working in both Government and Private Hospitals in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. The tools used for the study were Occupational Stress Index by A.K.Srivastava and A.P.Singh 1984, Job Satisfaction Scale by Amarsingh and T.R. Sharma 1986. The statistical techniques used for the analyses were 't' – test and Pearson – r. The major findings of the study were (i) There is a significant difference between nurses who were degree holders in nursing and diploma holders in nursing in their job satisfaction. (ii) There is a significant difference between Government and Private nurses in their Job satisfaction. (iii) With regard to the place of residence, there is no significant difference between Urbanites and Ruralites on Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction. (iv) In the case of Occupational Stress, qualification, place of residence and nature of institution ie; whether government or private, did not have any influence.

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