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1. SR. NO EFFECT OF PRANAYAMA ON ANXIETY
SOURCE
(Asif Iqbal A. Savanur and Jesveena mathias) Nightingale Nursing Times, July-2011, Vol-7, No-4, pg no. 21-25
MEDICAL Abstract
SURGICAL
NURSING
A study on the effect of Pranayama on anxiety among the inmate of district jail, Mangalore
Objectives
o To measure the level of anxiety among the inmates of district jail, Mangalore by using back anxiety
inventory(BAI).
o To find the effect of Pranayama on he level of anxiety among the inmates of district jail, Mangalore.
o To find the association between anxiety and selected demographic variables
Methods
Evaluative research approach
Result
65% of the subjects were in the age group of 20-29 years, more than half of the subjects (56%) had
completed primary education and majority of them were not married
Conclusion
Pranayama practice was found to be effective in reducing anxiety among the inmates of district jail of
mangalore. After Pranayama almost all the subjects were found to have mild anxiety in contrast to
the moderate level of anxiety before Pranayama.
Remarks
o In service : help the nurse to implement the Pranayama technique in reducing technique.
o In teaching : educate the students techniques of Pranayama.
o In research : a similar study can be conducted on anxiety among the nurses, police personnels,
software professionals.

2. SR. NO PATIENTS SATISFACTION FROM HOSPITAL SERVICES
SOURCE
(Janarthan B) Nightingale Nursing Times, July-2011, Vol-7, No-4, pg no. 12-15
MEDICAL Abstract
SURGICAL
NURSING
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the level of patients satisfaction towards the
services provided by the health care team members in a selected hospital at villlipurum district.
Objectives
o To assess the level of patients satisfaction regarding the services provided by the heath team
members.
o To associate the level of patients satisfaction with the selected socio-demographic variables
Methods
Cross-sectional study
Result
80% of the patients were fully satisfied with services provided by the nurses, 36% of patients were
partially satisfied with general health services provided by the hospital.
Conclusion
Overall level of patients satisfaction was statistically significant with the variables such as education
(P=0.0002) and duration of hospital (P=0.0001).
Remarks
o In service : help the nurse to provide basic and critical care efficiently with patient satisfaction.
o In teaching : educate the students and health members about all round needs and supports of the
patient.
o In research : a similar study can be conducted on satisfaction of health members with respect to their
job satisfaction.

3. SR. NO JOB SATISFACTION AMONG NURSES AT NIZAM,S INSTITUTE HYDERABAD
SOURCE
(Marina richard) Nightingale Nursing Times, July-2011, Vol-7, No-4, pg no. 16-19
MEDICAL Abstract
SURGICAL
NURSING
A descriptive study was undertaken to assess job satisfaction among nurses.
Objectives
o To assess the job satisfaction among the nurses working in NIMS.
o To find he relationship of indentified job satisfaction with selected variables.
Methods
Descriptive study
Result
96% of the nurses were satisfied with the supervisiory guidance, 95% appreciated regular
performance evaluation, 94% were impressed by the leadershio skills of In-charge sister, 89% of
nurses were satisfied with sufficient salary to qualification and nature of work.
Conclusion
Majority of the nurses were satisfied with supervisory guidance, impressed by the supervisory skill of
the In-charge sister, quite satisfaction with the salary qualification and nature of work and were
comfortable working in a team, many of the nurses were satisfied with the adequate medical care
facilities and bank facilities provided within the campus.
Remarks
o In service : help the nurse to realize the job description and job satisfaction.
o In teaching : educate the employees and health members about job descripton and job satisfaction.
o In research : in depth studies related to job satisfaction or dissatisfaction can be undertaken to equip
the clinical nurse to be an independent nurse practioner in various health care settings.

4. SR. NO BLOOD TRANSFUSION SAFE TRANSFUSION PRACTICE
SOURCE
(Vijayalaxmi. D. Martur) Nightingale Nursing Times, Sept-2011, Vol-7, No-4, pg no. 48-51
MEDICAL Abstract
SURGICAL
NURSING
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a self instructional module on knowledge of blood
transfusion among nurses working K.L.E.S. hospital Belgaum, karnataka
Objective
o To assess the knowledge regarding blood transfusion among nurses.
o To prepare and administer self instructional module or knowledge of blood transfusion.
o To evaluate the effectiveness module on knowledge of blood transfusion.
Method
Experimental design
Result
o In pretest, 78.4% nurses had average knowledge, 18.4% had good knowledge, 3% had poor
knowledge.
o In post-test, all nurses had good knowledge.
Conclusion
The selection of nurses for an education program should be done on the basis of their interest in a
special area and their willingness to pursue professional development.
Remarks
o In service : self instructional modules should be provided to all nurses for all procedures.
o In teaching :
o In research : a similar study can be replicated with experimental and control group.

5. SR. NO EFFECTIVENESS OF EXHIBITION ON HYPERTENSION
SOURCE
(S Kanchan, Sumathi M,Uma C) Nightingale Nursing Times, April-2011, Vol-7, No-1, pg no. 48-51
MEDICAL Abstract
SURGICAL
NURSING
A pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of exhibition on level of knowledge regarding
hypertension among clients with hypertension at selected setting, Chennai.
Objective
To assess the effectiveness of exhibition by assessing the pre-intervention and post intervention level
of knowledge among clients with hypertension.
Method
Experimental study
Result
o In pre-test, 23.33% had adequately knowledge of disease condition, 56.67% had moderate
knowledge, 20% had poor knowledge.
o In post-test, 66.67% had adequate knowledge, 33.33% had moderate knowledge
Conclusion
their was a high significant improvement in the level of knowledge of clients with hypertension in the
post-test after the exhibition.
Remarks
o In service : PHC, subcenters can utilize the exhibition as a tool to improve the knowledge of clients
o In teaching : Students can be motivated fir such exhibition and can be made as a part of curriculum.
o In research : further studies can be done on effectiveness of role play on people awareness.

6. SR. NO EFFECT OF YOGA ON BLOOD PRESSURE
SOURCE
(T. Sujatha) Nightingale Nursing Times, July-2011, Vol-7, No-4, pg no. 57-59
MEDICAL
SURGICAL
Abstract
NURSING A study to assess the effectiveness of yoga (Navachetana shibir) on blood pressure
among clients with hypertension.
Objective
o To assess the pretest level of blood pressure among clients with hypertension.
o To determine the effect of yoga among clients with hypertension.
Method
Experimental study
Result
Mean systolic BP in experimental group differed significantly, it was reduced from 144 to
133 mmHg. And for control group 144 to 142 mmHg.
Conclusion
The Navachetana shibir is very simple and can be done in home in the home setup with
the daily activities to decrease the blood pressure and to avoid blood pressure related
complications.
Remarks
o In service : such modules can be taught to the staff and health team members.
o In teaching : students should made compulsion to doing this workshops as their
requirement.
o In research : Further research can be done on effect of different meditations on blood
pressure.

7. SR. NO PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS
SOURCE
(T. Nirmala, and P. Sathya) Nightingale Nursing Times, July-2011, Vol-7, No-4, pg no. 57-59
MEDICAL
SURGICAL
Abstract
NURSING Identification of prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls in a selected rural
community of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu.
Objective
o To identify the factors affecting hemoglobin level of adolescent girls.
o To identify the signs of anemia among adolescent girls through physical examination.
o To find out the hemoglobin level to confirm anemia among adolescent girls who had
signs of anemia.
Method
Descriptive survey design
Result
52% girls were in age group of 14-15, 40.8% girls were in age group of 16-17, 7.2% girls
were in age group of 17-18.
Conclusion
Anemia in this age group has been identifies as an important problem, the government
of India has made the adolescent health as a part of RCH package.
Remarks
o In service : study provides an indication to initiate the anemia prophylaxis measures for
adolescent girls.
o In teaching : education to school teachers and adolescent girls on identification of
anemia in early stages.
o In research : further research can be done on effective diet on preventing anemia.

8. SR. NO ASSESING NURSES KNOWLEDGE OF HAND WASAHING
SOURCE
(UMA RANI ADHIKARI) Nightingale Nursing Times, Mar-2011, Vol-6, No-12, pg no. 9-14
MEDICAL
SURGICAL
Abstract
NURSING A study to assess staff nurses’ knowledge and skill regarding hand washing technique
in aselected private hospital in Kolkata.
Objective
o To assess the knowledge & skill of staff nurses regarding hand washing technique.
o To find significant association between knowledge and skill with the selected
demographic variables.
o To find the relationship between knowledge and skill regarding hand washing.
Method
Descriptive co-relational design
Result
72% nurses had average knowledge, 52% nurses had average skill of hand washing,
79% had good technique of hand washing
Conclusion
Most of the nurses have good knowledge regarding hand washing, but they lack
satisfactory skill on hand washing practice. It may be due to less experience or lack of
practice.
Remarks
o In service : most of the staff needs special training on hand washing and need
adequate training.
o In teaching : students should be taught about hand-washing technique and skills.
o In research : further research can be carried out on infection transmitted by neglected
health.
.

9. SR. NO TEACHER’S KNOWLEDGE ON PREVENTION OF GOITER AMONG CHILDREN
SOURCE
(BIJAYALAKSHMI DASH) Nightingale Nursing Times, Mar-2011, Vol-6, No-12, pg no. 21-25
MEDICAL
SURGICAL
Abstract
NURSING Iodine deficiency produces spectrum of manifestation which are termed as iodine
deficiency disorder affecting specially in children.
Objectives
o To assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding prevention in goiter
among school children.
o To find out the association between knowledge of primary school teachers with their
demographic variables.
Method
Exploratory cross-sectional survey
Result
70.21% of teachers had average knowledge about prevention of goiter, 21.28% had
good knowledge & 8.5% had poor knowledge
Conclusion
Overall primary teachers had average knowledge on prevention of goiter which may
lead to various developmental problems of children’s in school.
Remarks
o In service : school health nurses can plan teaching programme through IEC to improve
knowledge of community peoples on goiter & its prevention
o In teaching : help the nursing professional to teach the teach the teachers how to
identify goiter in early stages.
o In research : further research can be done to assess the incidence and prevalence of
goiter in primary school
.