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Sivabalan, T.
- A Study to Evaluate the Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Admitted in Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni (Bk)
Authors
1 Nootan College of Nursing, Tal. Visngar, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat, IN
2 Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), College of Nursing, Loni (Bk), Tal. Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. 413736, IN
Source
Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 21-24Abstract
Background: Quality of life is a subjective satisfaction expressed by an individual in his physical, mental and social dimensions. To maintain the good QOL the priorities and the goals must be realistic and achievable. For improving the QOL it is mandatory to bridge the gap between aspirations and actual possibility. The aim of the study was to evaluate the Quality of life in Head and Neck cancer patients and to find association of Quality of Life with their socio demographic characteristics.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out on 50 Head and Neck cancer patients from the inpatient department of oncology who had undergone various treatment modalities for cancer were included in the study. The WHO QOL questionnaire was administered to the patients for evaluating the quality of life.
Results: The patients overall qualities of life mean score was (213.2±10.7) which is 71% of the total score indicate patients had poor quality of life. However majority of patients showed poor quality of life (mean percent above 68%) in various domains like psychological wellbeing, family and social wellbeing, safety and security, financial resources, leisure activity/recreation, environment, and health care and treatment. Findings revealed that there was a significant association found between quality of life and socio demographic characteristics like education (2=5.1), monthly per capita income (2=14) and religion (2=8.9) at p< 0.05 level.
Conclusion: This study has demonstrated that the head and neck cancer patients had poor quality of life. The quality of life is not only the outcome of the disease and its treatment, but is also highly dependent on each patient’s socioeconomic characteristics. It is important for health care professionals to make every effort to minimize cancer or treatment related symptoms and to relieve these effectively and promptly to improve the quality of life and survival.
Keywords
Evaluate, Quality of Life and Head and Neck Cancer.
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- Effectiveness of Pranayama’s on Respiratory Health Status among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Admitted in Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni (Bk)
Authors
1 Joitiba College of Nursing, Lalji Park, Bhandu - 384120, Gujarat, IN
2 Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), College of Nursing, Loni (Bk) - 413736. Maharashtra, IN
3 Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), College of Physiotherapy, Loni (Bk) - 413736. Maharashtra, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 33-36Abstract
Background: The respiratory diseases constitute a major problem of the world today. Every fifth death case is believed to be caused by a lung disease. The most frequent causes of death related to lung diseases are pneumonia, tuberculosis and COPD. These represent a substantial economic and social burden throughout the world.
Aims and objectives: A study was planned (1) to assess the level of respiratory health status, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of Pranayama’s on respiratory health status among COPD patients and (3) to find association of respiratory health status with their socio demographic characteristics.
Material and Methods: Thirty COPD patients in the age group of above 30 years were studied. They were assessed for the level of respiratory health status on first day of admission followed by the implementation of Pranayama’s (Surya bhedana, Bhastrika and Nadi shodhana) for 30 days for every four hourly two times each. The post test was carried out after one month of intervention by using the Respiratory health status assessment Performa and computerized spirometry. The data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics wherever required.
Results: Statistically significant improvement in the respiratory health status, pulmonary function and reduction of respiratory manifestations was found. There was significant association was found with age and the respiratory health status.
Conclusion: Study results indicate that the effect of Pranayama’s decrease the respiratory manifestations and improves the pulmonary function parameters. It is essential to raise the awareness on significance of Pranayama’s and seek behavioral change among COPD patients to improve the cardio pulmonary parameters.
Keywords
Pranayama’s, Respiratory Health Status and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.References
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- Awareness, Attitude and Perception on Problem Based Learning (PBL) among the Nurse Educators
Authors
1 Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Loni (Bk), Tal. Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar, MS, IN
2 Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), College of Nursing, Loni (Bk), Tal. Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar, MS, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 5, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 246-250Abstract
Introduction: Problem Based Learning is an emerging newer approach to nursing education in which the students learn collaboratively by confronting the clinical problems. A goal of PBL is to prepare the students for lifelong learning by engaging them in active learning, and equip them with necessary skills for personal and professional development.
Aim: To assess awareness, attitude and perception on problem based learning (PBL) among the nurse educators
Material and Methods: A non experimental research, descriptive study design with cross sectional survey approach was carried out among 87 purposefully selected nurse educators employed in 11 Nursing Institutes at Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Expert validated, pre tested structured questionnaire was used to gather data from the participants. The collected data was coded, analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics wherever is required.
Results: The findings revealed that majority of nurse educators were well aware about PBL and its usefulness in nursing education. Alongside, participants had positive attitude and perception towards PBL method. However there was a combination of barriers existed for effective implementation of PBL.
Conclusion: Results of study highlights that the nurse educators had better understanding, attitude and perception towards PBL method. Further, the combination of traditional conventional lecture learning with PBL could be effective way of teaching and learning for the students in nursing sciences.
Keywords
Awareness, Attitude, Perception, Problem Based Learning, Nurse Educators.- Job Stress and Coping Strategies Adopted by Employees Working at Private University
Authors
1 Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), College of Nursing, Loni (Bk), Tal. Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar, MS – 413736, IN
Source
Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 7, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 341-344Abstract
Introduction: Work related stress is the response – people may have when presented with work demands that are not matched to their knowledge and skills. Pressure at workplace is unavoidable due to the demands of contemporary work environment, when the pressure becomes excessive may leads to stress. Stress can damage an employee’s performance, health and quality of life. Job stress may well coped with variety of coping methods, while coping refers to thoughts and actions used to deal with threatening situation, and positive coping strategies are helpful in management of job related stress. Thus the present study was carried out to assess the job stress and coping strategies adopted by the employees. Material and Methods: A descriptive study with cross sectional survey approach was undertaken in the constituent units of Private University of rural area. A total of 134 employees who had more than one year of work experience were selected with the help of stratified random sampling technique, and structured interview schedule was used to collect the data (45 to 60 minutes). The data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics wherever required. Results: Results revealed that a significant percent (31%) had mild level of stress while the remaining did not have any stress, and the mean score was (17.4 ± 10.34). In relation to coping strategies adopted, one fourth (25%) had partially adoptive coping while three fourth (75%) had completely adaptive coping and the mean score was (173±18.5). A positive correlation was found between job stress and coping strategies adopted. Conclusion: Majority of employees working at the constituent units of Private University did not have job related stress however significant percent had mild level job stress, while the employees had completely adoptive coping strategy. It was recommended to conduct refreshment/sensitization programmes for the stress management.Keywords
Job Stress, Coping Strategies and Employees.References
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