iosr-JNHS   Volume-5 ~ Issue-2 ~ March-April 2016

Abstract:Background and Objective: Idiopathic frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and disability. The prevalence of idiopathic frozen shoulder is 2 to 3% of the general population. Idiopathic frozen shoulder will start silently and has 3 phases; First phase is known as 'Painful Phase', the second phase is known as 'Freezing (Adhesive) Phase', Third phase named 'Throwing (Resolution) Phase'. There are a varieties of treatment options for idiopathic frozen shoulder both surgical and nonsurgical 8 such as low power laser therapy, (TENS), massage, stretching exercises, ultrasound, shortwave diathermy (SWD), Hot pack (HP). Therefore, the objective of this systematic review was to describe the effects of the electrotherapy alone and therapeutic exercises on functional range of motion for patient with idiopathic frozen shoulder.

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Abstract: Creating awareness and educating nursing staff is very essential to prevent delay in starting resuscitation owing to the fact that nursing staff frequently become first responders in hospital cardiac arrests3 . Successful resuscitation is a reflection of their skill and knowledge of recent ACLS guidelines. We assume that resuscitation skills are imbibed in due course of medical and nursing career without any formal training.....

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Abstract: The study is investigating the perceptions of the clinical laboratory employee towards the current performance appraisal system in the King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The appraisal is considered as one of the most commonly used management tools in Saudi hospitals. Thus, the need to improve the usefulness of performance appraisal as a managerial tool is important theoretically and practically. This study described clinical laboratory employees' perception in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards existing performance appraisal system that used in the hospital.

Keywords: Clinical Laboratory, Perceptions, Performance Appraisal, Satisfaction

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Fairness Perceptions. Journal of Applied Psychology, 86, 6, 1106-1119.
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Abstract: Background: Peer teaching is an effective educational approach for nursing students to increase learner's selfefficacy and enhance their psychomotor skills. The aim of the current research is to assess the effectiveness of peer teaching on the performance of nursing students regarding pediatric cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Methods: The study was conducted at the Pediatric Nursing skill lab, Faculty of Nursing, Suez canal University using a quasi-experimental, design. A total 93 nursing students enrolled in the 3rd year were agreed to participate.(51 females and 42 males).These were divided into two groups: study and control.......

Keywords: Peer teaching, Pediatric resuscitation, Nursing student, performance, traditional teaching method

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Abstract: Globally the concept of health is gradually shifting to focus on maintaining, improving and protecting the health of an individual, family and community, based on what an individual known about his or her health. The acquisition of this knowledge will enable him/her to make an informed decision about his/her health. The aim of this review is to assess the health promoting lifestyle of the university staff......

Keywords: Health; health promoting lifestyle profile, health promoting lifestyle practices, non-communicable diseases, university staff

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Abstract: Nursing is a demanding job and it can often feel as though there are not enough hours in the day to complete all of tasks required. Unlike other jobs, priorities can change rapidly when a patient is in urgent need for attention. This study was aimed todevelop a learning module on time management ability and delegation skills, to assess the effectiveness of learning module on time management ability and delegation skills before and after implementation.......

Keywords:Time management abilities, delegation skills, Head nurses, Learningmodule

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Abstract: Patients have the right to select their treatments in whatever form. Inability to avail appropriate treatment for their ailments occurs if patients will have limitations to the available healthcare services and funding support. Complementaryand Alternative Medicine (CAM) which has been used widespread as an option of patients must be respected as they believe in the treatment and have found to have therapeutic effects in their ailments......

Keywords: Lived Experience , Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Option , Health and Wellness Center , Health Outcomes

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Abstract: Constipation is a common digestive complaint in the elderly people. It has a significant effect on their daily living and well-being. Lifestyle modification is the first step for effectively manage it. So, they should maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce constipation........

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Abstract:The study aims to identify the levels of stress for nursing students within academic and clinical setting; to determine the level of physiological, psychological, and social responses of the students; to find out the significance association of academic stress and physio-psycho-social responses with some demographic characteristics of nursing students.......

Keywords: Academic Stress, Nursing Student, Responses.

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Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of self-care education on knowledge and self-care agency of patients with colostomies and ileostomies. Methods: This intervention study was carried out with 64 stoma patients 32 of whom were intervention group and 32 of whom were control group at one university research hospital and two state hospitals at Eskisehir in Turkey.....

Keywords: Self-care agency, self-care, education, nursing, stoma

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Abstract: Nurses are involved in the management of COPD patients at all stages, from prevention to provision of end-of-life care. So the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of implementing specific nursing intervention on the respiratory status of the COPD patients........

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Abstract: With the goal of optimizing tissue perfusion and maintaining adequate oxygen delivery, nurses play an important role in monitoring oxygenation and ventilation. Nursing practices may affect oxygen saturation in critically ill patients.......

Keywords: Nursing practices - oxygen desaturation- critically ill patients.

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Abstract: Nurses are the largest group of healthcare providers, and the nursing shortage is a global concern. Due to this shortage, Saudi Arabia depends heavily on expatriate nurses from different countries. How the Saudi community perceives nursing as a profession will affect the nursing recruitment and retention. The aim of this study was to explore the Saudi community perception regarding nursing. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from a convenience sample of 500 male and female Saudi participants. Two tools were developed by the investigator to collect the data: Demographic characteristics questionnaire and the perception toward nursing questionnaire.....

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