The Effect of “SELF-HELP Packages” on Post Stroke Depression among Ischem…

Background: There are several factors that contribute to Post Stroke Depression (PSD). Since a single intervention is proven ineffective to deal with PSD, an intervention which includes biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects (“SELF-HELP Packages”), therefore, needs to be established. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of “SELF HELP Packages�…

Factors Associated with Nursing Students’ Intention to Report Needlestick I…

Background: Nursing students, like other healthcare workers, are prone to needlestick injuries. Over the years, studies have been conducted regarding needlestick injuries. However, its prevalence among Filipino nursing students’ is still not known. Also, nursing students’ intention to report needlestick injuries in the Philippines has not been explored. Purpose: The purpose of this researc…

Children’s Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Paediatric Pain: A Descript…

Background: Children’s nurses’ knowledge of pain affects their pain management practices. Even though poor knowledge and attitudes have been reported in several studies, most were carried out in developed settings. However, little has been reported on the management of paediatric pain by nurses in resource-limited settings such as in sub-Saharan Africa. Purpose: This study sought to assess…

Nurse Media Journal of Nursing, Vol. 10 No. 3 December 2020

Edition

Vol. 10 No. 3

ISBN/ISSN

2087-7811

Collation

Hlm. 222-375

Series Title

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Call Number

(05) 610.5 DEP n

Effects of Compression Stockings on the Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)…

Background: Obstruction Sleep Apnea (OSA) in hemodialysis patients is a sleep disorder that involves stopping or decreasing air flow to breathe during sleep due to excess fluid in the leg. Compression Stockings (CS) with 30-40 mmHg are high pressure elastic stockings that are assumed to reduce foot fluid accumulation during the day and to prevent overnight fluid shifting to the neck. Purpose: …

The Effect of Dhikr Therapy on the Cardiac Chest Pain of Acute Coronary Syndr…

Background: Cardiac chest pain is a typical complaint experienced by patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in Emergency Departments (EDs). Pharmacological therapy is one major intervention used to reduce cardiac chest pain due to ACS. However, this therapy does not optimally and completely reduce cardiac chest pain; therefore, additional therapy is greatly required. Purpose: This study a…

Peer Conformity Affects Smoking Behavior among Male Adolescents in a High Sch…

Background: Peers contribute to the development of adolescents’ behavior during the transition period. Adolescents often justify their behavior with peers to confirm social norms of their surroundings. The increasing number of male adolescent smokers is raising public awareness to become acquainted with the cause of the behavior. Peer conformity is expected to be one of the vital variables to…

Does Tabletop Exercise Enhance Knowledge and Attitude in Preparing Disaster D…

Background: Tabletop Exercise (TTE) is a specific learning method through a simulation designed to test the competency and the ability of a group to respond to disasters. Using the map of disaster events is considered effective to prepare disaster drills rather than other methods. TTE method has been carried out annually to train the students, however no studies reported the effect of this meth…

Effects of Peer Support Program on Self-Management in Patients with End-Stage…

Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis require essential self-management to lifestyle changes to minimize the risk of complications, morbidity, and mortality. Efforts made to improve self-management of hemodialysis patients in previous studies were carried out by health workers that may not provide 'real' knowledge, while peer support programs carried out by…

Lived Experiences of Adolescents with Internet Addiction

Background: Internet addiction has been and will become a serious global problem in the future. Understanding the lived experiences of adolescents with internet addiction is crucial for providing appropriate nursing interventions. Purpose: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of adolescents with internet addiction. Methods: This was a phenomenological study involving in-depth int…