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- Attitude Towards Computer Application in Nursing Practice by PATCH Scale
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1 Dept. of OBG (N), Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
2 Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
1 Dept. of OBG (N), Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
2 Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Care, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 97-100Abstract
Nursing is the noblest of all profession. Nurses should be efficient in providing health care which requires skill in all aspects including computer application in nursing practice. With an aim of this the investigators undertook the study to assess the attitude of the Staff Nurses towards computer application in nursing practice by a standardized scale called P.A.T.C.H. Scale (Pretest for Attitudes Towards Computers in Healthcare). Thirty Staff Nurses working in the Private Hospital, Pondicherry were selected by Non-Probability, Convenient sampling Technique. P.A.T.C.H. Scale was administered to assess their attitude. Differential&inferential Statistics were used to assess their attitude. Study findings shows that 5 % of Staff Nurses had limited awareness, 40% of them had realistic view, 55 % of them had Enthusiastic view and 5 % of them had idealistic view and also 59% of them shown positive attitude, 20% of them had negative attitude and 21% of them had no opinion on computer application in nursing practice. This study shows that though we are in technology world many of the staff nurses have less awareness towards computer application in nursing practice and it can be changed by conducting Inservice education programme.Keywords
PATCH, Scale (Pretest for Attitudes Towards Computers in Healthcare), Realistic view, Enthusiastic view & Idealistic View
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- Applying Brakes to Affluence for the Survival of the Planet
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1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IN
2 Bhodh Gaya University, New Delhi, IN
1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IN
2 Bhodh Gaya University, New Delhi, IN
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ANVESHAK-International Journal of Management, Vol 5, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 149-156Abstract
Putting brakes to affluence is the crying need of the hour. It is not something against development but there must be an optimum balance between ecological development and use of ecological resources. Most of the previous civilizations were destroyed less because of foreign invasions and more because of the neglect of ecological resources. There is a peril of survival to Mother Earth. Continous rape of Mother Earth is going on in the name of so-called development. Forest cover is depleting fast. Sea level is rising. Himalaya is melting fast. Climate change is a serious threat to the civilization. Earth gives us in abundance but takes back in equal measure when it is exploited in a mindless manner. Nations must go in for sustainable development at any cost or be prepared to perish.Keywords
Sustainable Development, Natural Resources, Environment.References
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- Mixed Dentition Analysis:A Revised Equation for New Generation
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1 Darshan Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Bhud, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, IN
3 BRS Institute of Dental Sciences, Sultanpur, Panchkula, Haryana, IN
1 Darshan Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Bhud, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, IN
3 BRS Institute of Dental Sciences, Sultanpur, Panchkula, Haryana, IN
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Dental Journal of Advance Studies, Vol 2, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 150-156Abstract
Aim: Racial difference is an important factor in tooth size variability. The present study was thus aimed to assess the applicability of Tanaka and Johnston method for predicting the mesiodistal dimensions of canine and premolars in children of Panchkula, Haryana. Methods: Dental study models of 200 children were analysed to check the applicability of Tanaka and Johnston method of mixed dentition analysis. Results: Differences have been found in the means of actual dimensions of canine&premolars and values derived by regression equation of Tanaka and Johnston by Student's t-test and therefore formulated a new equation. Conclusion: Tooth size differences amongst races are an important variable that must be considered before the formulation of prediction equation. The proposed new prediction equations derived in the present study are possibly more appropriate to be used for mixed dentition analysis in a population of Panchkula, Haryana.Keywords
Tanaka and Johnston, Mixed Dentition Analysis, Tooth Sizes, Mesiodistal Dimensions, Prediction Equation.Full Text
- Where Higher Education Falls Short in India?
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1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IN
1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IN
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ANVESHAK-International Journal of Management, Vol 6, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 101-107Abstract
A sound higher education sector assumes an imperative role in economic development and advancement of a country. Higher education, regarding its pertinence and significance, enjoys a significant position in the instruction framework as it outfits individuals with learning and aptitudes to be productively utilized. In the connection of the present demographic structure of India where the dominant part of populace is underneath the age of 25 years, higher education had a significant role to play in serving to realize the broad social changes fundamental for sustainable development. The growing problems relating to education at all its stages demand more of research, the problems of universalisation of elementary education vocationalization of education, delinking degrees from of jobs, autonomy of educational institutions, and the open university system etc., pose a big challenge to educational research. The present paper gives an overview regarding the current status of higher education in India. Further, this paper throws light on the crisis prevailing in the higher education sector in terms of lower budgetary allocation, inequalities in access and equity, privatization of higher education, lack of autonomy, bureaucratic control, quality and accreditation of higher educational institutions etc. The study revealed that there is an urgent need to revise the existing education policy with comprehensive and broad new education policy to meet the needs of present situation in effective manner. In the end, this paper provides suggestions to undertake various reforms in higher education sector including implementing total quality management in higher education sector, devising new cost recovery measures, aligning higher education with the job markets, finding visionary heads of varsities, emphasis on vocational courses and establishment of new futuristic institutions by replacing University Grants Commission (UGC) etc.Keywords
Higher Education, Sector, Reforms, Budget, India.References
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- An Exploratory Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Post Dialysis Home Care among Caregivers of Hemodialysis Patients Attending Selected Hospital of Mohali
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1 Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
2 Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
1 Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
2 Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 5, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 45-49Abstract
A growing number of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are receiving home-based care and require support from non-professional healthcare providers, often family members, to manage CKD. Although dialysis is a demanding treatment, which requires considerable personal discipline and care, there is an important role of caregiver for dialysis patients including assistance in daily activities, medication, fluid control, skin care and help to cope with stress. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding post dialysis home care among caregivers of hemodialysis patients. An exploratory approach was adopted. Total 100 caregivers of hemodialysis patients were taken by non probability purposive sampling technique during the month of February, 2013 in a private Hospital of Mohali. A self administered structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding post dialysis home care among caregivers of hemodialysis patients. Collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The analyzed data revealed that out of 100 caregivers, maximum caregivers were spouse (44%) of hemodialysis patients, majority (38%) were more than 48 years of age, number of female caregivers (54%) were more than male caregivers, majority of caregivers were graduates (47%), unemployed (33%), from nuclear families (67%) and having income equal to and less than Rs 5000 (32%). Among 100 caregivers of hemodialysis patients, no one possessed excellent knowledge, 19% were having good knowledge, half of the caregivers (50%) had average knowledge, 29% had poor knowledge and 2% of the caregivers' knowledge was deemed very poor regarding post dialysis home care. The relation of caregiver with patient, caregivers' age, gender, education, occupation, type of family and income showed no significant impact on the knowledge of caregiver regarding post dialysis home care.Keywords
Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Caregivers, Knowledge, Post Dialysis Home Care.- A Comparative Study to Assess an Attitude towards Computer Application in Nursing Practice among the Staff Nurses
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1 Dept. of OBG., Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
2 Vinayaka Mission’s College of Nursing, Pudhucherry, IN
3 Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
1 Dept. of OBG., Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
2 Vinayaka Mission’s College of Nursing, Pudhucherry, IN
3 Mata Sahib Kaur College of Nursing, Mohali, Punjab, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 82-86Abstract
Nursing is professional caring. Though we are in technology world many of the Hospital follows the most of the traditional method of nursing care which has got lot of paper work than the client care. This trend has to be changed. Hence this study is focusing on assessment and comparison of Nurses attitude towards computer application in nursing practice by a standardized tool P.A.T.C.H (Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare). Quantitative approach with descriptive research design was used for the study. Staff Nurses working in Private Hospital and Government Hospital were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Total sample size is forty. Prochaska Diclemente's Stage of Change Model theory was applied for the present study. Both descriptive and inferential technique was used for the study. Study findings shows, according to P.A.T.C.H. Scale Private Staff Nurses had 5% of the limited awareness, 40% of them had realistic view, 50% of them had enthusiastic view and 5% of them had idealistic view about computer application in nursing practice. Government Staff Nurses had 35% realistic view, 55% of them had enthusiastic view and 10% of them had idealistic view. Among the Private staff Nurses 59% of them had positive attitude, 20% of them had negative attitude and 21% of them were expressed that no opinion. Among the Government Staff Nurses 59.5% of them had positive attitude, 15% of them were had negative attitude and 25.5% of them were expressed as no opinion. Chi square test was used to find out the association between attitude and selected demographic variables at 0.05 level of significance. It shows that there is no association between attitude and age, sex, education, Year of experience, Income, Type of family, religion, marital status and Place of residence. There is association between attitude and Source of information. Overall finding of the study shows that there is no much difference between private and government staff nurses towards computer application in nursing practice. They must be educated regarding current trends and recent advancement by using information technology.Keywords
P.A.T.C.H (Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare), Nursing Informatics, Prochaska Diclemente’s Stage of Change Model, Enthusiastic View and Idealistic View.- Quantitative Correlation of Salivary Streptococcus mutans Count Amongst Siblings and Their Mothers
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Materials and Methods: Quantitative analysis of S. Mutans in saliva was performed using Dentocult SM strip mutans kit (Orion Diagnostica, Helsinki, Finland) in closely related members of the family i.e. siblings along with their mothers.
Results: S. Mutans count between the siblings showed positive correlation which was statistically highly significant. The younger childrens' S. Mutans count was very highly correlated (r = 0.711) with the mothers' as compared to that of the older s children (r = 0.412). The S. Mutans count was found to be associated with caries score and was statistically s significant. A statistically highly significant positive association was also found with the plaque score.
Conclusion: The correlation between the S. Mutans count of related individuals has been reaffirmed. S. Mutans is positively associated with dental caries.
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1 Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Laxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences, Punjab, IN
2 Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN
3 Microbiology, BRS Institute of Medical Sciences, Haryana, IN
4 BRS Institute of Medical Sciences, Haryana, IN
1 Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Laxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences, Punjab, IN
2 Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN
3 Microbiology, BRS Institute of Medical Sciences, Haryana, IN
4 BRS Institute of Medical Sciences, Haryana, IN
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Dental Journal of Advance Studies, Vol 5, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 90-96Abstract
Aim: The present study was planned to analyze quantitative correlation of salivary Streptococcus Mutans (S. Mutans) in siblings and their mothers.Materials and Methods: Quantitative analysis of S. Mutans in saliva was performed using Dentocult SM strip mutans kit (Orion Diagnostica, Helsinki, Finland) in closely related members of the family i.e. siblings along with their mothers.
Results: S. Mutans count between the siblings showed positive correlation which was statistically highly significant. The younger childrens' S. Mutans count was very highly correlated (r = 0.711) with the mothers' as compared to that of the older s children (r = 0.412). The S. Mutans count was found to be associated with caries score and was statistically s significant. A statistically highly significant positive association was also found with the plaque score.
Conclusion: The correlation between the S. Mutans count of related individuals has been reaffirmed. S. Mutans is positively associated with dental caries.
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Streptococcus mutans, S. mutans, Siblings, Horizontal Transmission, Quantitative Analysis.Full Text
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