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Manu Mohan, K.
- Recognition of Respiratory Health Problems among Health Care Professionals Exposed to Fumigation- a Descriptive Survey
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Authors
K. Manu Mohan
1,
Elsa Sanatombi Devi
2,
Aswini Kumar Mohapatra
3,
Rahul Magazine
3,
Chirag A. Bhandare
4,
A. Yashoda
5,
K. L. Bairy
6,
Sreemathi S. Mayya
7
Affiliations
1 Department of Pulmonary Medicine, KMC, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
2 MCON, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
3 Pulmonary Medicine department, KMC, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
4 Pulmonary Medicine Department, KMC, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
5 KMC, Pulmonary Medicine Department Manipal University, Manipal, IN
6 Kasturba Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
7 Department of Pharmacology, KMC, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
8 Department of Statistics, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
1 Department of Pulmonary Medicine, KMC, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
2 MCON, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
3 Pulmonary Medicine department, KMC, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
4 Pulmonary Medicine Department, KMC, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
5 KMC, Pulmonary Medicine Department Manipal University, Manipal, IN
6 Kasturba Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
7 Department of Pharmacology, KMC, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
8 Department of Statistics, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 3, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 26-28Abstract
Out of the 115 health care professionals who were randomly selected, it was observed that most 95.7 % had been exposed directly or indirectly to fumigation. Majority 61 (53%) had been working in area for more than 5 years. Most 95.7% of these staff carried out fumigation as part of their responsibility in their respective unit. Majority, 60 (52.5%) had been exposed to fumigation more than 16 times and more. It was also noticed that majority, 60% of them had respiratory symptoms - cough was reported by 73.9 %, eye irritation 53%, nasal symptom 22.6%, wheezing 13.9%, Breathlessness 12.2 % and skin irritation 6.1%. Of these 60 % who had respiratory symptoms amazingly only 9.6% had reported to their physician for medical help. This clearly indicates that chemicals used for fumigation causes respiratory symptoms minor or major in nature. It is also noted that health problems are being neglected and not reported for early management or change.Keywords
Nursing Personnel, Ot Technician, Fumigation, Respiratory Symptoms.
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- Identification of Health Problems of Patients undergoing Hemodialysis Using Self Care Deficit Theory and Application of Nursing Process Approach Care
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Authors
Elsa Sanatombi Devi
,
Ravindra Prabhu
1,
P. P. Bhanumathi
2,
Leena Sequiera
3,
Sreemathi S. Mayya
4,
K. L. Bairy
5,
K. Manu Mohan
6
Affiliations
1 Nephrology Department KMC,, IN
2 Nursing Consultant, Koyli college of Nursing Kannur, Kerala, IN
3 MCON, IN
4 Department of statistics, IN
5 Pharmacology department KMC, IN
6 KMC Manipal, IN
1 Nephrology Department KMC,, IN
2 Nursing Consultant, Koyli college of Nursing Kannur, Kerala, IN
3 MCON, IN
4 Department of statistics, IN
5 Pharmacology department KMC, IN
6 KMC Manipal, IN
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 4, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 15-17Abstract
Effective nursing care requires identification of the needs of the patient and planning nursing care according to patient's needs. In the Indian context it is very much necessary to study the nursing care needs of patients undergoing hemodialysis even though enough literatures on nursing care protocol based on the nursing care needs of patients are available in countries like U.S.A. Interview carried out among 50 patients on their health problems while undergoing Hemodialysis were ranked so that priority care can be provided. Following the priority problems, a nursing process approach was developed, which has been used by nurses working in the dialysis unit while taking care of the clients. The study found that the nursing process approach was very effective and proved rational care of patients undergoing Hemodialysis as it could prevent the complications.Keywords
Hemodialysis, Physical And Psychological Problems, Nursing Personnel, And Nursing Process Approach.References
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