As new discoveries are being made on a daily basis, medical technology is experiencing advancements in robotic applications. These intelligent machines will progressively become part of our hospitals technological evolution and medical staff. Henceforth, NURSES will inevitably ne [....] » Read More
A major hurdle for patients choosing Home Hemodialysis (HHD) modality is the anxiety associated with self-cannulation. Tap Cannulation is a teaching method that reduces the fear and pain of self-cannulation for patients who are beginning to use an arterio-venous fistula (AVF) or [....] » Read More
Background: Our varied emotional life changes the functioning of systems composing our body, according to its value. The insights into management accounting the mental activity disaster caused by the death of loved ones, and then smart decisions, partnering with key per [....] » Read More
At present, we have entered the fourth industrial revolution. Data and information intelligence endow modern medicine with new mission and ability. Similarly, artificial intelligence, led by machine learning, is bringing new strength and changes to our perioperative medicine. The [....] » Read More
Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a global epidemic which has looming implications for youth. The present study was undertaken (i) to assess and compare the knowledge and lifestyle practice related to prevention of T2DM, (ii) to find the relationship between knowledge [....] » Read More
Background of the Study: Intravenous cannula insertion is one of the most common medical procedure and source of pain in hospitalized children. It is a painful procedure that has been associated with increased levels of distress in children and 60% of children reported [....] » Read More
Cultural competence is essential for nurses. Nursing Faculty must demonstrate the effective application of knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice safely and effectively to the students. Cultural competence in research is necessary to ensure ethically safe and culturall [....] » Read More
Nursing Research dates back to Florence Nightingale era followed by slow acceptance. Earlier researches were mainly in Nursing Education and administration. In the era of 1950’s Nursing Research was accepted as part of professional Nursing. 1970 onwards wa [....] » Read More
Introduction: Leadership role is the leader’s ability to influence followers to move in the right direction and to achieve shared organisational goals.The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) sustainable development goal number three, affirms that PHC nurse man [....] » Read More
Background: There were enormous research and discussion done to assess whether the nursing curriculum is well defined, modeled to adequately equip students with the bioscience knowledge they require for efficient clinical practice. In Saudi Arabia, bioscience subjects are genera [....] » Read More
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an emergent health hazard worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes are the four main NCDs that contribute to premature death and high healthcare expenditure (WHO, 2018). Thus, the high prevalence [....] » Read More
Introduction: Scattered research evaluated sleep pattern as well as sleep disorders across pregnancy. However, sleep disorders remains under recognized in women of the Middle Eastern Arab population. Further, to our knowledge little is known about sleep and sleep disorders during [....] » Read More
Background: Our feelings influence the function of all systems composing the human body; the reasoning power fills us with energy, according to its value. Best pondering of existence maintains wellbeing, and wrong consideration of things, events, circumstances makes us [....] » Read More
Background: Organizations are characterized by distinct types of culture, which affect the quality and efficiency of services provided. Specifically, organizational culture has been positively associated with organizational performance that contribute to quality of ser [....] » Read More
Title : Building Resilience in Leaders: Addressing Moral Distress in a Pandemic
Adele Webb, Capella University, United States
As nurse leaders, we are living in unprecedented times. Covid-19 has significantly impacted not just the way we live our lives, but also the way we work in healthcare. Overworked and anxious staff members need strong, supportive, and intuitive leaders like never befor [....] » Read More
Title : New Knowledge and Virtual Learning –Transitioning To A Digital Future
Natalia Cineas, New York City Health + Hospitals Corp, United States
The ongoing global pandemic has had an enormous impact on the nursing profession, particularly as it relates to nursing education, virtual learning and disseminating the most up-to-date evidence-based best practices in an accelerated timeframe. These substantive and enduring chan [....] » Read More
Title : Transcultural self-efficacy: A must in health care: Cultural competence in nursing and public health students
Patricia M Burrell, Hawaii Pacific University, United States
Healthcare focuses on the valuing of others’ cultures, beliefs and practices. It also implies that the practitioner not only acknowledges the client’s culture but also knows about the culture of the client as well as utilizing the culture of the client in their care ( [....] » Read More
Title : Advances and challenges in research and development
Assuma Beevi TM, MIMS College of Nursing, India
Every nurse should keep in mind that nursing research is critical to the nursing profession and is necessary for continuing advancements that promote optimal nursing care. Indian nurses also move in par with this idea. Historical review of nursing research showed that in1982 witn [....] » Read More
Title : Clinical Decision Making in Telehealth. An intuition or analytical process?
Dawn Orr, NHS 24, United Kingdom
The ever changing landscape of healthcare worldwide and the rapid growth of new technologies, along with changes to government policy has led to the growth in the delivery of healthcare using these technologies. This Professional Doctorate aimed uniquely to explore how clinical d [....] » Read More
Title : Human Papillomavirus: A Global Burden
Latiena Williams, University of South Florida, United States
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the human papillomavirus (HPV) as a global burden, associated with 70% of cervical cancer cases (WHO, 2016). HPV is the principal cause of most cervical cancer cases and is the fourth most common cancer in women, worldwide. Hispa [....] » Read More
Title : Bridging the Gap: Bedside & Executives – An Integrative Review
Melanie Leach, University of Texas Medical Branch, United States
Leadership is a top characteristic when searching for a new manager or executive in an organization. The main question to be answered is, can this person get the job done and can the individual lead others to get the job done. But why, when an organization has a great leader in p [....] » Read More
Title : Smartphone application for learning medical terminology and improving academic performance in vocational nursing students
Katherine Anderson Rosselot, Capella University, United States
Background Medical terminology and health literacy are a critical competency for all healthcare professionals. Fluency in basic medical terminology is not just about communications but is also about professional competency. The value of understanding and focusing on [....] » Read More
Title : Creative teaching and learning strategies in nursing assistant education
Bincy Reginold, Oakton Community College, United States
During this presentation, I will be discussing different active learning and teaching strategies to use in nursing education in classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Trends in nursing education, new approaches in the design of learning and teaching strategies, and varied learnin [....] » Read More
Title : Our experience in the improvement of the reproductive health in Roma women– an overview of the standpoints
Marjeta Logar Cucek, University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia
A prospective interventional research was carried out (between December 2013 and August 2015) with the view to improving Roma women’s care for reproductive health. Within the framework of the entire research, it was carried out in three stages. At the beginning, interviews [....] » Read More
Title : Multifunctional properties of Vitamin D
Levgeniia Burlaka, Bogomolets National Medical University, Ukraine
Background: Recent evidence for the nonskeletal effects of vitamin D, coupled with recognition that vitamin D deficiency is common. Vitamin D deficiency identified as a common metabolic/endocrine disorder worldwide. Because many countries have a relatively low supply of foods ri [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of Risk Factor Modification Program (RFMP) on high risk adolescents
Shobha Gaikwad, S.N.D.T Women's University of Mumbai, India
Background: Early awareness and preventive measures will help to reduce the incidence of CAD and myocardial infarction among the young adults which is in a rising trend. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of RFMP regarding (CAD) on high risk adolescents in s [....] » Read More
Title : Compare the effect of wound healing and cost of dressing solution between citric acid and conventional method of dressing among the patients with diabetic foot ulcer in tertiary hospital
Kumari MJ, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, India
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are sores or wounds on the foot and are often a strong indicator of advanced diabetes. Local application of citric acid is most effective in the treatment of various wounds, including diabetic wounds for which there are no alternative options avai [....] » Read More
Title : Factors contributing sepsis to children under sixteen years admitted at pediatric burn unit in Muhimbili national hospital
Mwanahamisi Ally Mvimba, Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania, United Republic of
Introduction; Over the years, survival in pediatric burns with sepsis has improved worldwide. However, burn wound infection and sepsis in Tanzania is still the most significant factors causing mortality in pediatric burn patients. The aim of this study was to determine factors co [....] » Read More