Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research

S. Shenbagavalli ¹, K. Menaka ²

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, No.1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Sankagiri West Via, Thiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal Dist – 637303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, No. 20 A, Masilamani Nagar, Walajabad, Kanchipuram District, IN

Abstract

Back ground: Labour is one of the most common stressed and painful situations which adversely affect the maternal and new born outcome leads to many complications. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of selected nursing intervention on maternal and newborn outcome among primigravida mothers. Design: One group true experimental post test only design was adopted for the study. Setting: Government Hospital, Cheyyur, Participants: 20 primigravida mothers completed thirty six weeks of gestation fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling. Methods: Nursing interventions like Breathing exercise, massage, position changes implemented during intrapartum period and level of pain perception assessed with universal pain assessment tool during uterine contractions of first stage of labour. Followed by early initiation of breast feeding done through breast crawl technique. Maternal and newborn outcome assessed with ongoing assessment tool. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In post test the mean score for the level of pain perception in experimental group was 6.5 (SD=1.58) and the control group was 9.1 (SD=0.88) with paired t' value of 4.55. The mean score of experimental group maternal outcome was 23 (SD =3.13) and the control group outcome was 27.4(SD=4.62) with paired t' value of 2.49. In experimental newborn outcome the mean score was 7.7 (SD=1.06) and control group newborn outcome score was 6.8(SD=0.92) with paired t value of 2.04. This showed that the selected nursing interventions were effective for good maternal and newborn outcome during labour. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test score of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply the need for non pharmacological methods of nursing interventions were effective management during labour among primigravida mothers.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Breathing Exercise, Massage, Position Changes, Breast Crawl and Primigravida.

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J. Bharathi ¹, K. Menaka ², P. Padmavathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Walajabad, Kanchipuram District, IN

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis ia chronic degenerative joint disorder having a significant economic impact on our health system. Osteoarthritis is known to be most frequent in the lower extremity, especially the knee joint. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding self care management among knee Osteoarthritis patients. Design : One group pre test and post test Quasi experimental design was adopted for the study. Setting: Selected hospitals at Thiruvannamalai. Participants: 40 patients with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling. Methods: A pre test was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire related to Osteoarthritis. Immediately after pre test Structured Teaching Programme was given to the patient to read about the Osteoarthritis for 7 days and 8th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of STP. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 5.2 and the post test mean score was 22.5 with the mean difference of 58.8 This showed that the STP was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the patients regarding Osteoarthritis. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating patients on effective management of Osteoarthritis..

Keywords

Effectiveness, Patient With Osteoarthritis, STP-structured Teaching Programme.

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M. Geetha ¹, K. Menaka ², P. Padmavathi ³

Affiliations
1 Vivekanadha Nursing College for Women, Veerachipalayam, Salem District – 637303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Kanchepurum, IN
3 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637303, IN

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Background: Performing breast self-examination (BSE) every month, starting at age 20 is an important tool in the early detection of breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer plays a leading role in reducing mortality rates and improving patients' prognosis. Aim: The purpose of the current study was to determine women’s' practice of BSE and knowledge about risk factors of breast cancer. Method and Material: A descriptive study design was used, with a sample of convenience 112 women in pachampalyam community area between January and March 2015. A self administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: mean age of the respondents was 29.5; (SD=8.3) years and ranged from 35 to 45 years. More than half of the studied group married and 47.3% worked for more than 5 years 95.5% had no previous breast health problems and family history of breast cancer was reported by 12.5%. Only 19.4% of the studied sample performed BSE regularly. The practice of BSE was not significantly associated with socio demographic characteristics. Conclusion: study findings suggested that there were gaps between knowledge and practice of BSE among women’s.

Keywords

Knowledge, Practice, Brest Self Examination.

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