Anjalatchi Muthukumaran

Background: Temperature is one of the most common and important clinical sign. Maintenance and monitoring of the thermoregulation is a basic requirement in nursing care. Determining accurate measurement of temperature is very important for providing quality care to the patient and to prevent complication as abnormal temperature is strongly associated with the serious diseases. Introduction: Vital signs are basic component & assessment of physiological & psychological health of the client. Vital signs (Cardinal Signs) and its component body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure & pain. Body temperature is an indicator of health & its is important vital sign. Body temperature regulated by thermo-regulating center in Brain called as Hypothalamus. Body temperature measure by various types of thermometer available in the market. Aim: The aim of the study to assess the reliability of the digital & glass thermometer. Research Design: The design selected for present study was comparative research design. Sample Size: The study was conducted on 60 male patients who was selective by using convenient sample technique. Results: The results revealed that there was no significance difference between digital & glass thermometer at (PC0.05) level of significance tabulated 2 value (0.97) and clinical significance 0.2° celsius.   Keywords: Vital signs, Reliability, Thermometer.

Acute upper respiratory tract infection is responsible for 20 to 30% of death during under 5 age and mortality rate is 40% in India. Every day, millions of parents seek health care for their sick children, taking them to hospital, health centers, pharmacists, doctors and traditional healer. Each year more than 10 million children die before they reach their 5th birthday. Hence, the study "A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding prevention of acute upper respiratory tract infection among mothers of under five children in selected hospital, Lucknow" was undertaken by the research.Pre-experimental one group pre test post test design approach was used to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding prevention of acute upper respiratory tract infection among mothers of under five children in selected hospital, Lucknow" in view of the nature of the problem and objectives of the study a structured interview questionnaire, non- observational checklist and structured teaching program was developed focusing on prevention of acute upper respiratory tract infection. Validity was ensured in consultation with guides and experts in the field of nursing, medicine and statistics Reliability of the tool was tested by test retest method and found to be highly reliable with a score of 0.86. The study was carried out in Paediatric ward of Era's Lucknow Medical College & hospital, 60 mothers of under five children were selected by non probability purposive sampling technique. Structured interview questionnaires and Non observational checklist were used to collect needed data followed by that structured teaching Program on prevention of acute upper respiratory tract infection was administered on the same day. Post test was administered after seven days. The data collected were tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.   Keywords: Structured teaching program, Knowledge, Practice, Mothers of under five children, Prevention of acute upper respiratory tract infection

Introduction: According to Bio-Medical Waste Rules of 1988, India- Bio-medical waste is defined as “Any waste which is generated during diagnosis, treatment of human beings and animals or any other waste produced during production or testing of biological”. Objective: 1. To assess the knowledge regarding Biomedical Waste Management among Group—D workers. 2. To find the association between knowledge on bio medical waste management with selected demographic variable. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted by using quantitative research approach at Era Hospital, Lucknow. Research Design: In the present study, descriptive research design was be used to achieve the objectives of the study. Sample Size: The total sample size was 48 as calculated statistically. Before conducting the study informed consent was obtain from the sample. Sample Technique: Purposive sampling technique was used. Tool used for data collection: Data collection was done by using self-structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding biomedical waste management. Result: This study result showed that the overall knowledge mean was 20.58 among Group – D workers. Conclusion: The present study revealed that planned self-structured questionnaire on knowledge assessment regarding biomedical waste management is effective. Researcher observed that Group – D worker are having Moderate knowledge regarding biomedical waste management. In the future, structured teaching program will be provided to improve the knowledge regarding bio medical waste management among group – D workers. Keywords: Assessment of Knowledge Biomedical Waste Management, Group – D Workers, Bio-Medical

Statement: A pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of pressure ulcer among GNM internship student of Era College of Nursing, Lucknow”. Maintaining the skin integrity is an important function of nursing. Nurses must use consistent planned observation and skin care measures to prevent abrasions and subsequent tissue breakdown. Impaired skin integrity is not normally a problem in healthy people but it is a threat to the elderly clients who have restricted mobility or chronic illness. Objectives: (1) To assess the pretest knowledge regarding prevention of pressure ulcer among GNM internship students.(2) To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding the prevention of pressure ulcer among GNM Internship students.(3) To compare the pre-test and post-test knowledge regarding the prevention of pressure ulcer among GNM Internship students. Research Methodology: Approach: Quantitative Research Approach, Design: Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design, Setting: The study was conducted at Era College of nursing, Lucknow. Population: GNM internship student-50 student. Pre-assessment: The tool was developed by preparation of structured knowledge questionnaires content validity of the tool was established by giving to professional experts. Personal data was assessed by using demographic questionnaire, structured knowledge questionnaire was administered on 50 GNM internship students. Structured teaching program was administered on the same day to them. Post-assessment: Structured knowledge questionnaire was administered after 7 days of administration of structured teaching programmed to assess its effectiveness. Major Findings: The result of major findings indicated that students had inadequate knowledge in various aspects of pressure ulcer and its prevention STP was found to be very effective method of providing information regarding pressure ulcer and its prevention. The mean Post-test level of knowledge is significantly higher than score the mean pre-test knowledge scores “t”=P Interpretation & Conclusion: The study concluded the STP on pressure ulcer and its prevention was an effective method for providing moderate and adequate knowledge and help the students to enhance their knowledge to provide effective nursing care to clients and implication for clinical practices. Implication for Clinical Practices: On the basis of findings, it is recommended that a similar study may be replicated issuing a large number of respondent. It is also recommended that other methods of teaching with frequents reinforcement be implemented for improving the knowledge of pressure ulcer and its prevention. Keywords: Pressure ulcer, Friction, Shearing, Immobility, Hygiene, Nutrition tissue necrosis, Ischemia

Acute respiratory infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in young adults worldwide. T hey account for nearly 3.9 million deaths every year globally. Chest physiotherapy plays an import ant role by promoting drainage and ensuring normal lung expansion in parenchymal lung diseases and pleural diseases. Hence I was keen to evaluate the effectiveness of nebulisation with chest physiotherapy on respiratory status among adults patients with selected respiratory disorders like bronchitis, bronchiolitis, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. It was a quantit ative approach , Quasi experimental study design used (30) with respiratory disorders within the age group of 20-35 above years receiving nebulisation with chest physiotherapy using purposive sampling technique. Respiratory status assessment of clinical parameters (Rating Scale) and Bio physiological measurements(BPM) was done. For experimental group nebulisation with chest physiotherapy for 6 minutes in 10 positions. For control group nebulisation alone given both morning and evening for 2days. Mean, standard deviation, t -test , pearson chisquare test is used for statistical analysis. In experiment al group the respiratory disorder patients are reduced their clinical parameter distress score from 11.33 t o 4.17 . They are able to reduce 7.16 score from base line score. In control group 11.33 t o 7.90 t hey are able to reduce 3.27 score from base line score. Regarding bio physiological parameter, the reduction is statistically significant (P=0.001***) in both groups. Thus the author concludes that Improvement in respiratory status seen in children who receive nebulisation along with chest physiotherapy . Thus patients with respiratory diseases will benefit from the intervention in improving their respiratory status by clearing the secretions. Keywords: Assess, Effectiveness, Chestphysiotherapy, Nebulization, Patients

The present study aims at assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programe on knowledge regarding selected aspects of adolescent health among adolescent girls. The current study is based on General Systems Theory by Ludwig Von Bertalanffy. The research approach is quantitative approach and the design selected for the study is pre experimental design, in which one group pre test — post test design. Sampling technique is convenience sampling. Samples consists of 40 adolescent girls who are studying in 8th,9th,10th,11th,12th classes and those adolescent girls who satisfies the inclusion criteria are considered as samples. The main objective of the present study is to assess the existing knowledge on selected aspects of adolescent health among adolescent girls. Evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Teaching programme on selected aspects of adolescent health among adolescent girls. Associate the level of knowledge score on adolescent health with selected demographic variables among adolescent girls.Content validity is done with the help of experts. Split-Half method is used to check the reliability. Keywords: Teaching Knowledge,Adolescent Girls

Background study: Cold chain management is a system of transport and storage of vaccines in a potent state from the time of distribution to the time of administration. Preserving vaccines from its distribution through administration requires adequate cold chain infrastructure, compliance with standards, and effective maintenance. At the end of the chain, are healthcare providers who should have adequate knowledge to maintain the cold chain. Statement of the problems: The present study entitled “A study to assess the knowledge and practice related to maintenance of cold chain among health workers in selected health centre.. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with the Descriptive research design study was carried out using a structured questionnaire and observational checklist. A purposive sampling method was used in selecting the 60 sample in selected health centre, Lucknow. Data analysis and interpretation data were using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The overall knowledge level of health worker regarding maintenance of cold chain there were (71.66%) of the health workers with inadequate knowledge, (26.66%) of the health worker with moderate knowledge, (1.66%) of health worker with inadequate knowledge regarding maintenance of cold chain and the overall practice level of health worker regarding maintenance of cold chain there were (25%) of the health workers with inadequate practice,(30%) of the health worker with moderate practice,(45%) of health worker with adequate Practice regarding maintenance of cold chain. Keywords: Cold chain maintenance, Knowledge, Practice, Health worker.

Background of the Study: Stress is a part of everyone life. It is often seen as a negative emotion but stress plays an important role in the survival. It helps to face threats and dangerous situations, makes the individual motivated and can even upgrade the performance. Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stresses can be external (from the environment, psychological, or social situations) or internal (illness, or from a medical procedure). Anything which is more than enough is harmful for human body. Need of the Study: Students who did not develop healthy coping strategies were more likely to experience a higher risk of health problems and anti-social behaviors. Problem Statement: A study to assess the stress level and coping strategies among 1 year nursing students at Era College of Nursing, Lucknow. To assess the stress level among 1 year nursing students.To assess the coping strategies among 1 year nursing students. The samples in the present study were nursing students of Era College of Nursing and sample size was 149. Non-Probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the subject for the study. Results: objective 1 shown results were 149 samples included in the presentstudy. They were having moderate level of stress. The mean stress level among student was 18. Objective 2 shown the result were taken 149 sample in our study they were having average level of coping strategies. The mean coping strategies among nursing students was 68.21. The finding of this study suggests that it may valuable to replicate this study: A similar study can be done with a large sample for generalization. Keywords: Stress level, Coping strategies, Nursing students

Statement of the Problem: A Pre Experimental Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge Regarding Prevention Of Urinary Tract Infection Among B.Sc. Nursing 1' Year Students Of Vivekananda College Of Nursing, Lucknow." Background: Urinary tract infections are the most frequent bacterial infection in women. It occurs four times more frequently in females than males. It is a bacterial infection that affects part of the urinary tract. It is caused by micro-organisms such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia etc. It occurs in the urinary tract that comprises the urethra, bladder, ureters and kidneys. Objectives: The main objective was to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection among B.Sc. Nursing I'year students of Vivekananda college of nursing. Lucknow. Materials and Methods: A quantitative evaluative research approach, pre experimental one group pre-test and post-testresearch design was used. The Sample Size: S was 48 students of B.Sc. Nursing 1' year were selected using purposive sampling technique. Initially the researcher got permission from concerned authority of Vivekananda college of nursing. The written consent was obtained from samples. The Tool Used Were: Performa of demographic variable, self-structured knowledge questionnaire. Assessment of pre-existing level of knowledge done by administering knowledge questionnaire after that on same day structured teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection was given. After 5 days post test was conducted by the investigator. The result of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between the mean pre-test (11.90) and post-test (21.54) knowledge scores, it denotes that increased knowledge after intervention. Conclusion: The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective and enhancing knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing I' year students regarding prevention of urinary tract infection and that was more effective and beneficial for them. Keywords: Urinary tract infection, Structured teaching programme, Research approach, Microorganisms

Introduction: The Kangaroo Mother Care is Skin-to-Skin contact provided to the baby for maintain the degree of heat and prevent the child from Hypothermia. The students need the awareness about Kangaroo Mother Care. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among students of B.sc Nursing 3rd year of Royal Institute of Nursing district Gurdaspur. Research Statement: "A study to assess the knowledge regarding kangaroo mother care among primigravidapost-natal mother admitted in Era Hospital Lucknow" Aim of the Study : assess the knowledge of kangaroo mother care. Objectives of the Study: :To assess the knowledge regarding kangaroo mother care among postnatal mother. To determine association between level of knowledge regarding Kangaroo Mother Care with selected demographic variables. Need of the Study: Kangaroo Mother Care is associated with reduced incidence of severe illness including pneumonia during infancy Population: The population for the study is the postnatal mothers admitted in Era’s Hospital Lucknow. Sample Size: Sample size was 50 postnatal mother come to Era’s Hospital Lucknow. Results: assessment of knowledge in gangaroo mother care among nursing students were category poor were 2(04%), good knowledge were 8(16%), very good knowledge were 28(56%). Excellent knowledge were 12(24%). Conclusion: The study finding revealed the majority of primigravida postnatal mother has very good knowledge regarding kangaroo mother care. Keywords: Assess, Knowledge, Kangaroo Mother, Post natal care