iosr-JNHS   Volume-5 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep-Oct 2016

Abstract: Individuals' perceptual preference for learning can be identified by using learning style inventories. This provides nurse educators a basis for planning effective and efficient instructional strategies. Objectives:The objective of this study was to determine the dominant learning styles of undergraduate nursing students and also to associate the selected demographic characteristics of undergraduate nursing students and their learning style.......

Keywords: Demographic characteristics,Kolb's Learning Style Inventory version 3.1, Learning style, Undergraduate nursing students

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[4] M. Zoghi, T. Brown, B. Williams, L. Roller, S. Jaberzadeh, C. Palermo, L. McKenna, C. Wright, M. Baird, M. SKoldky, L. Hewitt, J. Sim, and T.A. Holt, Learning style preferences of Australian health science students. Journal of Allied Health, 39(2), 2010, 95-103. [5] G.H. Rassool, and S. Rawaf, Learning style preferences of undergraduate nursing students. Nursing Standard, 21 (32), 2007, 35-41.

Abstract: Most of us occupy two or three spaces: Academic, professional and personal spaces. These spaces are sacred to each. But at times there is encroachment of these spaces by others.People who have dependent positions are generally vulnerable to these violations. It has been well documented that nurses, Students and other health care workers are exposed to bullying, harassment and violence.(Happell, 2008). The types of violence faced are physical, non-physical, bullying, and sexual harassment. The most grievous one is physical violence. A physical assault can result in bodily injuries

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Abstract: Case based learning is an effective teaching strategy which helps students to generate and develop critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. It also allows nurses to function effectively in the intensive care environment. Aim. To determine the effect of Case based learning on internship critical care nursing students' clinical judgment. Design. Quasi experimental. Methods. Sixty internship critical care nursing students were included in this study. The students have been randomly assigned into two equal groups: study and control group. Lasater Clinical Judgment in Practice Survey and Lasater Clinical Judgment in Simulation Rubric have been used........

Keywords: clinical judgment, case based learning, clinical education

[1]. Phillips J (2009). Clinical nurse educators' adoption of socio-culturally based teaching strategies. Published Doctoral Dissertation. Indiana University: Indiana.
[2]. Al-Kandari F (2009). Assessing clinical learning outcomes: a descriptive study of nursing students in Kuwait. Nursing and Health Sciences 11(3), 252-262.
[3]. Shoulders B, Follett C&Eason J (2014). Enhancing critical thinking in clinical practice: implications for critical and acute care nurses. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing 33(4), 207-214.
[4]. Kim K &ChoizJ(2014). The Relationship between problem solving ability, professional self-concept, and critical thinking disposition of nursing students. International Journal of Bio-Science and Bio-Technology 6(5), 131-142
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Abstract: Vitamin B9 (folic acid and folate) is essential to numerous bodily functions. The human body needs folate to synthesize, repair, and methylate Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as well as to act as a cofactor in certain biological reactions. It is especially important in aiding rapid cell division and growth, such as in infancy and pregnancy. Aim: The aims of this study were to assess the knowledge and effect of the educational program regarding folic acid supplementation among pregnant women. Method: Pre-Posttest design was utilized in this study. Setting: this study was conducted at the Child Health (MCH) centers at Minia City..........

Keywords: Educational program, Folic Acid, Knowledge, Pregnant women

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[2]. Bethany L. Murphy, Natalie A and Dipietro., Impact of a pharmacist- directed educational program on the long-term knowledge and use of folic acid among college women: a 12-month follow-up study, 2012
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Abstract: Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine if family and social support play a part in the readmission of the elderly diabetic patients at San Fernando General Hospital. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive quantitative study was undertaken among the readmitted elderly diabetic patients at San Fernando General Hospital. It was carried out among the 35 patients who consented and volunteered to participate in the study. Structured closed ended statements were used to elicit their responses on the research issue. Face-to-face interviews, using the same structured questionnaire, were conducted with the elderly who were not able to write. Some were assisted by their close relatives. Analysis was done with the aid of the SPSS programme................

Keywords: Diabetes, Elderly, Caribbean, Readmission.

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[3]. Yam, C. H. K., Wong, E. L.Y., Chan, F.W.K., Leung, M.C.M., Wong, F.Y.Y. Cheung, A. W.L., & Yeoh, E. K. Avoidable readmission in Hong Kong - system, clinician, patient or social factor? 2010; Retrieved from http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/31
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Abstract: Background: Pregnancy and Urogenital Infections (UGIs) often go hand in hand so pregnant women are vulnerable group who need special preventive practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of application of Health Belief Model (HBM) on pregnant women' knowledge and health belief regarding UGIs Methods: Quasi-experimental design was utilized. The study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic affiliated to Benha University Hospital. A purposive sample of 100 pregnant women were included in the current study. They were divided into an intervention group (50) and control group (50). Two tools were used for data collection; first tool interviewing questionnaire to collect data about the subjects.........

Keywords: Behavior, Health belief model, Pregnant women, Urogenital infections.

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[4]. Sznajder, KK., Harlow, SD., Burgard, SA., Wang, Y., Han, C. and Liu J, Urogenital infection symptoms and occupational stress among women working in export production factories in Tianjin, China, Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction, 3(2), 2014, 142-149.

Abstract: Measurement of the type B Natriuretic peptide(NT-ProBNP) has become a potent diagnostic aid as a means of identifying patients with heart failure.Thefore, we conducted a study assess the effects of NT-proBNP–guided therapy of children with heart failure. Objective: To study the value of the type B Natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in treatment of heart failure in children. Study method: A prospectivecase-control study was carried out. Study patients: 100 children were diagnosed with heart failure and they were also classified into different degrees of heart failure according to modified Ross Heart Failure Classification.............

Keyword: NT-ProBNP, heart failure, children

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Abstract: Objectives: The main aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of an instructional program on knowledge of mastectomized patients regarding lymphedema. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study was carried out at Al Amal National Hospital for Cancer Management from October18th, 2015 to July10th, 2016. The program and instruments were constructed by the researcher for the purpose of the study. Apurposive random sample comprised of (60) mastectomized patients was divided into two groups, study group consisted of (30) patients exposed to an instructional program and control group consisted of (30) patients were not exposed to the program.............

Keywords: Instructional,Knowledge, Mastectomized, Lymphedema.

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[5]. Ridner SH: Quality of life and a symptom cluster associated with breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema,Support Care Cancer, 2005;13(11), 904-911.

Abstract: The postpartum and postnatal care is important, In particular, the consequences of the effects of culture on the well-being of the mother and the child during this time. Objective: To identify postpartum breast feeding practices of puerperal women. Methodology: A descriptive Analytical study was conducted on Non-probability (purposive sample) of (100) puerperal woman who attend Al-bayaa primary health care center in al Karech sector ,and Bab Al-Muaddam primary health care center in Al- Rusafa sector for follow up. A questionnaire was used as a tool of data collection for the period 15th March to 30th April.............

Keywords: Breast feeding, Practices, Post -partum, puerperal.

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Abstract: Background: Worker's communication satisfaction begins to be an important factor in determining organizational commitment of employees. Employees tend to feel happy and loyal to the organization if they have a good communication relationship. Aim: The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between clinical instructor's Communication satisfaction and their organizational commitment. Design: Descriptive correlational design was utilized in this study. Setting: The present study was carried out at the faculty of nursing- Cairo University..............

Keywords: Communication satisfaction and organizational commitment

[1]. Ahmad, A. H. (2004): Relationships between communication satisfaction and organizational commitment of academic staff in selected public university. Doctorate Thesis: University Putra Malaysia.
[2]. Alanezi, A. S. (2011): Communication satisfaction and its relationship to organizational commitment among secondary teachers in Kuwait. Doctorate Thesis: Indiana State University.
[3]. Balakrishnan, C and Masthan, D. (2013): Impact of Internal Communication on Employees Engagement: A Study at Delhi International Airport. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 3(8), 1-13
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Abstract: As a result, increasing incidence of chronic kidney disease the use of vascular access devices has increase, but it still remains important to patients with chronic kidney disease to complete the process of hemodialysis fully. Objective: the study objective is to assess nurse's knowledge toward vascular access devices and to find out the relationship between nurse's knowledge scores of the nurses and their selected demographic variable age, gender, marital status, level of education, years of experiences, and training sessions.........

Keywords: Nurses' knowledge, Vascular Access Devices, Complication of VAD

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Abstract: The plant Commiphorawightii has vast economic value and a wide array of medicinal uses in both ancient and modern therapeutics. The plant medicinally important natural gum resin.Guggul was first introduced to scientific world by an Indian Medical Researcher, G.V Satyavati in 1966. Commiphorawightii, guggulu, has emerged as a good source of the traditional medicines for the treatment of inflammation, arthritis, obesity, microbial infection, wound, pain, fractures, tumor, and gastrointestinal diseases. It is one of the oldest and the most prominent herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. Guggulu is a versatile drug and, because of its paranormal properties, it is very valuable in treating variety of disorders........

Keywords: Commophora Wightii , Ayurvedic drug, Oleo-gum resin, Cholesterolemic, Guggulsterone

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Abstract: This study investigated the legal practices practiced by records managers in the management of patients' records in tertiary hospitals in Nigeria, so as to know how legal issues influenced the management of patients' records in Nigeria tertiary hospitals. The correlation research design was adopted for the study. The population consisted of all the 282 records managers in the 10 tertiary hospitals in South-West, Nigeria. Data generated through questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics, simple correlation analysis at 0.05 alpha level. Findings revealed that record managers paid much attention to records creation, records storage and considerable actions in health records departments. Finding also deduced that legal considerations existed in tertiary hospitals in South-West, Nigeria.........

Keywords: Electronic Health Records, Legal issues, Patients' Records, Records Management, Tertiary hospitals

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