International Journal of Nursing Education and Research

M. R. Sushil ¹, E. Shanees ²

Affiliations
1 Associate Professor, Vindhya College of Nursing, Satna., IN
2 Vice principal, Manoj Jain Memorial College of Nursing, Satna, IN

Abstract

Background: Minimally invasive surfactant therapy (MIST) is a new mode of surfactant administration without intubation to spontaneously breathing preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).1 Use of this therapy is growing in Neonatal Units, as it reduces the intubation rate and the pathology associated with intubation and allows surfactant to be administered to patients in need2 Objective: The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program on knowledge regarding minimally invasive surfactant therapy among nursing students in selected nursing colleges, Satna. Methodology: Pre-experimental, one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for this study. 40 student Nurses studying in selected colleges, Satna were selected by using simple random sampling method for this study. A pre test was conducted by using structured knowledge questionnaire and on the same day the video assisted teaching program regarding minimally invasive surfactant therapy was administered to them. After 7 days, post test was conducted with the same questionnaire for the same group of student nurses to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program. Result: The mean score in the post test is 25.2 and the mean score in the pre test is 8.2. The calculated value of t is 31.8 which is highly significant. The result confirms that the video assisted teaching program was effective significantly in improving the knowledge on minimally invasive surfactant therapy among the student nurses.

Keywords

Effectiveness, minimally invasive, surfactant therapy, respiratory distress syndrome, video assisted teaching, student nurses.

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M. R. Sushil ¹

Affiliations
1 Associate Professor, Vindhya College of Nursing, Satna., IN

Abstract

Tourette (too-RET) syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled1. For example, someone with Tourette's might blink or clear their throat over and over again. Some people may blurt out words they don't intend to say2. About 100,000 Americans have full-blown Tourette's syndrome, but more people have a milder form of the disease. It often starts in childhood, and more boys than girls get it2. The exact cause of Tourette syndrome is not known. It is a complex disorder likely caused by a combination of inherited (genetic) and environmental factors. Chemicals in the brain that transmit nerve impulses (neurotransmitters), including dopamine and serotonin, might play a role1. Tics can be simple or complex. A simple tic affects one or just a few parts of the body, like blinking the eyes or making a face. A complex one involves many parts of the body or saying words. Jumping and swearing are examples. Symptoms often get better as children grow up. For some people, they go away completely3. Although there is no cure for Tourette syndrome, treatments are available. Many people with Tourette syndrome donot need treatment when symptoms are not troublesome. Tics often lessen or become controlled after the teen years. People with Tourette syndrome often lead healthy, active lives. However, Tourette syndrome frequently involves behavioral and social challenges

Keywords

Tourette syndrome, Genetic, Neurotransmitters, Tics, TS.

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