iosr-JNHS   Volume-6 ~ Issue-4 ~ July-August 2017

Abstract: Background: Weaning from mechanical ventilation is a process that signals a change in the interaction between the ventilator and the patient, this process aimed to decrease ventilatory support and thus require the patient to enhance the ability of the patient to support their oxygenation and/or ventilation needs. Objective: the main aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of an instructional program on nurses' knowledge regarding nursing follow up to weaning from mechanical ventilation in intensive care units.
Methodology: A quasi- experimental design was used in the present study with the application of a pre-test and............

Keywords: Instructional, Knowledge, Weaning, Mechanical ventilation..

[1]. Rose L, Dainty KN, Jordan J and Blackwood B, weaning from mechanical ventilation A scoping review of quallitative studies,American journal of critical care, September 2014, Volume 23, No. p. 5.
[2]. Botha L, level of nurses' competence in mechanical ventilation in intensive care units of two tertiary health care institutions in gauteng......

Abstract: The continuous use of the computer and new information technologies is becoming indispensable in the hospital, which can be a great challenge for nursing, since it is necessary to learn new skills for the provision of care. The present study is a quantitative, descriptive and cross - sectional approach, based on data analysis of 30 questionnaires applied to employees of several sectors of a large health institution located in Vale do Paraíba, with the purpose of characterizing the socio - demographic profile of professionals Of nursing of a specific hospital institution, to identify the use of the computer in the routine of the hospital nursing practice and to evaluate the impact of the use of the computer on patient.............

Keywords: Technology; Nursing; Nursing Care

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Abstract: Background: Drug abuse and addiction is one of the major public health problems affecting adolescents. Promoting knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors of drug abuse and addiction among adolescents can play crucial role in reducing this health problem.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention based on the PRECEDE- PROCEED model on knowledge, behaviors and attitudes of adolescent students regarding drug abuse and addiction. Study design: Quasi experimental study design was used in this study............

Keywords: Drug addiction, Abuse, Adolescent students, Health education, PRECEDE-PROCEED.

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Springer, 2012; 98-92.
[2]. Mesfin G B, Banchlay A, Minilk A and Melkamu T: Descriptive Study on Magnitude of Substance Abuse among Students of Aman
Poly Technique College Students, Bench Maji Zone South West Ethiopia. Journal of Addiction Research & Therapy, Vol 8(2),
April 18, 2017. https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/descriptive-study-on-magnitude-of-substance-abuse-among-students-ofamanpoly-
technique-college-students-bench-maji-zone-south-west-2155-6105-1000320.php?aid=88003
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[4]. Eiza M. Hakim: The Effect Of Health Education On The Knowledge And Attitude Of Fourth Year High School Students Regarding
Drug Abuse In Sergio Osmena Municipality, Zamboanga Del Norte. A Research Paper Presented To The Faculty of Ateneo De
Zamboanga University School of Medicine In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Doctor Of Medicine (April
2005).

Abstract: Quasi experimental one group pre test and post test design was used to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme. The sample size was 60 were selected by using convenience sampling technique. Pretested structured interview schedule on knowledge, attitude scale was used for data collection. Analysis was done SPSS package 21 version.
The study findings in the pre-test revealed that majority (41.7%) had moderate knowledge, (35.0%) had inadequate knowledge, (23.3%) had adequate knowledge and post test knowledge majority (46.7%) had adequate knowledge whereas, (35.0%) had moderate knowledge and (18.3%) had inadequate knowledge on health promoting practices.............

Keywords: Knowledge, attitude, primigravida mothers, structured teaching programme.

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Abstract: Background: incentives are an essential factor that affecting health workers performance to work hard and efficiently. The study aimed to identify the types of incentives (financial and moral) and to investigate the impact of incentives on physician performance. Materials and methods: a descriptive cross-sectional was conducted to achieve study objectives. 180 physicians working in pediatric hospital was included in the study. The data was collected using questionnaire. A five point Likert scale was used to measure each item relating to incentive and performance. To analyze the data, SPSS is used.............

Keywords: Financial incentives, Libya, moral incentives, performance and physicians

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Abstract: Background: Perinatal transmission of HIV/AIDS also known as Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS is the most prevalent source of pediatric HIV infection. Objective: Therefore, this case-control study was designed to investigate the knowledge and use of antiretroviral drugs in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS amongst HIV infected and uninfected patients. Settings: The study was carried out in Okwe General Hospital in Asaba. Methods: A case-control study was conducted among 50 HIV infected and 46 HIV uninfected patients; using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. A validated pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect the data which were analysed with SPSS version 15.0.............

Keywords: Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Knowledge of ARDs, Cases and Control, PMTCT

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Abstract: Background: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is a serious and growing threat to communities around the world. A high proportion of people whom affected by the virus were; health care workers, patients whom admitted to hospital for other reasons and visitors of patients. Aim of the study; to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching guidelines on nursing students regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Research design: Quasi experimental design were used. Setting: The study was conducted at college of nursing and allied health sciences, Jazan University, KSA. Sample: Convenience consisted of 78 students from level (5).............

Keywords: Planned teaching guidelines, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and nursing students.

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Abstract: The aim: of this study was to evaluate the home care program for patients with permanent pacemaker insertion. Design: A quasi experimental design was used. Setting: This study sample was selected from cardiology department in Benha University Hospital and National heart institute, Cairo, Egypt then followed by home visits to studied patients to conduct this study. Sample: A purposive sample of all patients with newly permanent pacemaker insertion in Benha University Hospital were selected and the same numbers of patients were selected randomly from National Heart Institute (the total sample size was 40 patients).............

Keywords: Pacemakers, Home car, Program

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Abstract: Objective:-To determine the outcomes of Instructional programon Nurse/ Midwife Knowledge Concerning Genital warts.
Methods:-Adescriptive analytic study was conducted on a purposive sample of (100) nurses and midwives who is working at Al-KarkhMaternity Hospital , data was collected from 2 February to 10 April 2017.Determination of validity and reliability through the pilot study of (10) of nurses and midwives. Descriptive and inferential statistic was used to analyze the data.
Results:-The finding of the study shows the highest percentage of study sample (19%)within age group (20-24) years ,(47%) was married, half of them are graduated from midwifery secondary school, (42%) have less than one years' experience and work in maternity............

Keywords: Determination, outcomes, Instructional program, Nurse/ Midwife, Knowledge, Genital warts

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Abstract: Background: Many women suffer from perineal trauma during vaginal delivery. Perineal trauma is mostly associated with pain and serious long life complications. Consequently, prevention of perineal trauma become an urgent need. This study aimed to compare the effect of warm compresses versus lubricated massage during the second stage of labour on perineal outcomes among primiparous women. Methods: A non-randomized controlled trial was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at labour room in Beni-Suef general hospital, Beni-Suef city. A convenience sample of 304 parturient women undergoing vaginal delivery were randomly assigned to three groups warm...........

Keywords: Warm compresses, perineal massage, Perineal outcomes, Primiparous women.

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Abstract: Background: Globalization motivates organizations to provide a rapid response to the needs and opportunities of globalizing markets. So, many hospitals are changing their procedures to an integrated marketing manner which requires patient satisfaction. Also, many hospitals embrace the concept of total quality management which links organizational visions, missions, operating principles and quality values with satisfaction of patient needs as the first priority for the hospital.So,the aim of this study is to examine the effect of marketing training program on total quality management practice.............

Keywords: Marketing, Program,Total Quality Management.

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Abstract: The article deals with key competences of nurses in elderly patient education and counselling. The aim is to classify the level of key competences of nurses in elderly patient counselling and the way of reflecting these variables in the reality of clinical practice. Knowledge and skills of nurses in elderly patient counselling belong to observed variables. Another goal of the paper is to find out how nurses are provided with support for planning, implementing and evaluating the quality of elderly education in practice. Partial results of quantitative research will be presented in this text.............

Keywords: Competences, counselling nurse, counselling process, counselling strategy, education and counselling, specifics of elderly counselling.

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