IJCNE: JUL–DEC 2017, VOL 18, NO 2

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Editorial
Integration of Nursing Education and Clinical Services: A Way Forward (Vinitha Ravindran)

Concepts and Issues
Curriculum Evaluation: Using the Context, Input, Process and Product(CIPP) Model for Decision Making (Manoranjini Vishnupriyan)
Health Care Collaboration Model: A Synchronized Relationship (Ratna Prakash)

Clinical Article
Osteogenesis Imperfecta : A Case Report (Priscilla Roselyn Sam
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Presentation (Angel Rajakumari)

Research Article
Relationship between Sleep Quality and Glycaemic Control among Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Abijah Princy, Valliamal Babu, Sheela Durai, Hesarghatta S. Asha, Antonisami Belavendra)
Community – Based Intervention Package on Knowledge, Attitude and Selected Skills of Home Care among Primary Care Givers of Children with Cerebral Palsy (Joy Priyadharishini, Vathsala Sadan, Prashanth, Tunny Sebastian)
Determinants of Treatment Noncompliance among Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Manu Bala, Jaspreet Kaur Sodhi, Kapil Sharma)

Research Series No: 16
Data Collection Methods in Quantitative Research (Vathsala Sadan)

Continuing Education Series No: 33
Breast Cancer (Shalini Chandran, Anbu S. Kumar, Anandha Ruby Jacob, Reena George, Sudha Kuppuswamy, Leena Jared, Suseela Rajkumar, Silvia Rani)

Student Section
Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Telemedicine (Grace Maria Joseph, Jenimol Sosa Chacko, Sneha Ann John, Sheela Shenai, Preethy Jawahar, Soney M Varghese)

Research in Brief
Knowledge on Risk Driving Behaviour among Road Traffic Accident Victims (Uma Ramachandran, Genesta Mary Gysel)
Knowledge and Practice of Nursing Personnel on Antenatal Foetal Assessment before and after Video Assisted Teaching (
Mary Jenifer, Alice Sony, Dorothy Singh, Jessie Lionel, Visalakshi Jayaseelan)
Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy in Reducing the Affective Symptoms in Pre- Menstrual Syndrome among the Young Adult Girls (Shanthi Thirupathi )

Abstracts

Curriculum Evaluation: Using the Context, Input, Process and Product (CIPP) Model for Decision Making
*Manoranjini Vishnupriyan, M.Sc (N)., MBA (HM)
* Nursing Tutor, Himalayan College of Nursing, Dehradun
ABSTRACT
Evaluation is a systematic investigation of the value of a program. More specifically an evaluation is a process of delineating, obtaining, reporting, and applying descriptive and judgmental information about some object’s merit, worth, probity, and significance. A sound evaluation model provides a link to evaluation theory, a structure for planning evaluations, a framework for collaboration, a common evaluation language, a procedural guide, and standards for judging evaluation. This model tends to observe the obtained result than pretending to get the result as per the preset goal or the expected outcome of a curriculum. One evaluation model that is used widely to evaluate a curriculum or programme is the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) model. This article attempts to describe the CIPP model and explains the application of the model in a research project.

Keywords: evaluation, CIPP model, framework
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Health Care Collaboration Model: A Synchronized Relationship
* Ratna Prakash, M.Sc (N)., Ph.D (N)
* Principal, Pal College of Nursing & Medical Sciences, Nainital
ABSTRACT
In the scenario of nursing students’ clinical learning, clinical supervisor is the key person to orchestrate health care collaboration. With this thought, a pilot project was initiated to examine the feasibility of a ‘Health Care Collaboration Model’, connecting nursing education, research, and service. Modified action research approach and a descriptive exploratory survey design were adopted to discover the perceptual worlds of the major actors, such as, nursing teachers, nursing students and clinical nurses of a 250 bedded multi-specialty health care institution of Uttarakhand, regarding clinical supervision, clinical competency and holistic health care in the perspective of a ‘Health Care Collaboration Model’. The views of all categories of health care professionals about the model were obtained so as to get a total picture of the perception of the health team about the model. Focus-group discussion and brain storming methods were used to initiate the study process. A questionnaire, an observation checklist, rating scale and an opinionnaire were used to collect data for a period of 29 days. The result showed the differences in perceptions of nursing teachers, nursing students and clinical nurses regarding clinical supervision, clinical competency, and holistic health care, in the perspective of a ‘Health Care Collaboration Model’. Performance of the nursing personnel in all three aspects was below mean, showing inadequate effectiveness of care (according to the maxims of ‘Health Care Collaboration Model’). Quantified views of health care personnel about the merits and demerits of the ‘Health Care Collaboration Model’ revealed that nursing students, teachers, and patients had more positive thinking about the model than other personnel working in the clinical areas. The project report has acknowledged the limitations which would have affected the outcome. Yet the ‘gap’ between nursing education and nursing practice was overt throughout the study. It is suggested that all health professionals and society should come together through a synchronized relationship to make this model a reality, as this can be one of the best solution to control the alarming situation of general health status of our people and improve holism in providing care.

Keywords: health care collaboration model, modified action research, holistic care, clinical nurses, clinical supervisor, nursing students
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Case Report
*Priscilla R. Sam, M.Sc (N)
* Professor, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore
ABSTRACT
Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a commonly inherited connective tissue disorder caused by mutations of COLIA 1 and 2, Cartilage Associated Protein (CRTAP) and also Leucine Proline Enriched Proteoglycan 1 genes. It is found to primarily affect the bones and increase bone fragility due to decreased bone mass and results in short stature. It is also found to be a systemic disorder as it results in dentinogenesis, hearing loss, restrictive pulmonary disease, scoliosis, and ocular complications. It is classified based on clinical, radiological, and genetic features. There are both conservative and surgical options available for its management. A team approach is needed to take care of these children as they have recurrent fractures, bowing deformities, and also systemic complications. This article will help one to know of the kind of expertise that is needed to look after the needs of these children.

Keywords: Osteogenesis Imperfecta, gene mutations, increased bone fragility, management
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Presentation
*Angel Rajakumari, M.Sc (N)
* Junior Lecturer, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore
ABSTRACT
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a major condition in an Intensive Care Unit. It was previously known as non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema. It is caused by various conditions due to damage to the lung, but the main reason is sepsis. It damages the alveolar capillary membrane that leads to interstitial and alveolar edema, diffuse alveolar damage, refractory hypoxemia, and ventilation perfusion mismatch. The common clinical manifestation is dyspnea with diffuse infiltration in chest X-ray. The management of ARDS includes setting low tidal volume, high Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) and low plateau pressure. Prone positioning will improve perfusion to the patient and thereby increase PaO2/FiO2 ratio. The recent trend of High Frequency Oscillation Ventilation (HFOV) is used to manage ARDS.

Keywords: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Lung Injury, dyspnea, ventilation
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Relationship between Sleep Quality and Glycaemic Control among Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
*Abijah Princy, M.Sc (N), ** Valliammal Babu, M.Sc (N), *** Sheela Durai, M.Sc (N), **** Hesarghatta S. Asha, DNB (Gen. Med.)., DNB (Endo.), ***** Antonisami Belavendra, Ph.D., F.R.S.S., F.S.M.S
*Junior Lecturer, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, ** Retd. Professor, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, ***Professor, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, ****Associate Professor, Dept. of Endocrinology, CMC, Vellore, *****Professor, Biostatistics, CMC, Vellore
ABSTRACT
Sleep disturbance has evolved as an unrecognised health issue among the Diabetic patients. Information on sleep quality in Type 2 Diabetes in relation to the glycaemic control is limited and is rarely explored. This study was designed to assess the relationship between sleep quality and glycaemic control among subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus attending the Endocrinology Outpatient Department of a tertiary care centre in South India. A non-experimental descriptive design was undertaken. A total of 500 Type 2 Diabetic subjects (male- 242, female-258) aged between 20-70 years were selected based on total enumeration sampling technique. Sleep quality was assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and glycaemic control was estimated using HbA1c levels obtained within the past six months. Descriptive and inferential non parametric statistics such as frequency distributions, median, range, Spearman rank’s correlation, Mann Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis test, and Chi square tests were used to analyse the data. Among the subjects 63.6% had poor sleep quality (PSQI >5) and 74.6% of them had poor glycaemic control (HbA1c >7%). The median HbA1c of poor quality sleepers was 8.25% in comparison with good quality sleepers (Median HbA1c-7.80 %). Low positive correlation existed between sleep quality and glycemic control (rs= .09, p=.036). Majority of Type 2 Diabetics have poor sleep quality and poor glycaemic control. Progressive increase in HbA1c existed as the sleep quality worsened. This warrants further exploration into the details of the relationship between sleep quality and glycaemic control.

Keywords: sleep quality, glycaemic control, type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Community – Based Intervention Package on Knowledge, Attitude and Selected Skills of Home Care among Primary Care Givers of Children with Cerebral Palsy
*Joy Priyadharishini, M.Sc (N), ** Vathsala Sadan, M.Sc (N)., Ph.D. (N), *** Prashanth, M.D (Community Medicine), **** Tunny Sebastian, M.Sc., Ph.D
* Junior Lecturer, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, **Professor, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, ***Associate Profess, Community Medicine, CMC, Vellore, ****Lecturer, Dept. of Biostatistics, CMC, Vellore
ABSTRACT
Cerebral Palsy is the third most common and major developmental disability. Global data on the need for rehabilitation in the developing countries are increasing and only few of them receive the medical rehabilitation and assistive devices they need. To combat these problems, community- based rehabilitation evolved and was found to be extremely useful in rehabilitating people with disability in the community setting. A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test study design was used to assess the effectiveness of a Community – Based Intervention Package (CBIP) on knowledge, attitude, and selected skills of primary care givers of children with Cerebral Palsy regarding home care in Vellore City. Convenience sampling was used to select 40 study subjects who were the primary care givers of children with cerebral palsy. A structured interview guide prepared by the investigator was used to collect data for the study. The difference in the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and selected skills of the primary care givers of children with cerebral palsy after CBIP was found to be statistically significant (p <.001 there was a positive correlation found between the skills of primary care givers children with cerebral palsy regarding home and their knowledge attitude after cbip p=".003)." this shows that community based interventions are effective for palsy.>

Keywords: : community- based intervention package, primary care givers, Cerebral Palsy, knowledge, attitude
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Determinants of Treatment Noncompliance among Pulmonary Tuberculosis
*Manu Bala, M.Sc (N), ** Jaspreet K. Sodhi, M.Sc (N), *** Kapil Sharma, M.Sc (N)
*Lecturer, Ramsnehi College of Nursing, Bhilwara, **Vice Principal, Sidhu College of Nursing, Doraha, ***Asst. Professor, CON, Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana
ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem worldwide. According to WHO, one third of the world’s population is infected by latent Tuberculosis. There is an alarming increase in incidence of multi drug resistant Tuberculosis patients in Ludhiana district. The main reason for this is noncompliance of patients to therapy. Qualitative study provides deeper insight into exploration of factors responsible for noncompliance. The aim of this study was to explore the determinants of treatment noncompliance among Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients registered under Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, Ludhiana, Punjab. Sample of thirty five patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis with treatment noncompliance, attending DOTS clinics, under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, Ludhiana, Punjab were included by purposive sampling technique till saturation of data was obtained. The results of findings depicted six themes namely psychological effects, physical problems, psychosocial problems, role of health professionals, financial burden, and health system related factors. The study concluded that there were various determinants for treatment noncompliance. It can be recommended that the counselling session and regular follow up are needed to reduce the noncompliance and improve the quality of patient life.

Keywords: Pulmonary Tuberculosis, noncompliance, determinants, qualitative study
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Data Collection Methods in Quantitative Research
* Vathsala Sadan, M.Sc. (N)., Ph.D. (N)
*Professor, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore
ABSTRACT
The information provided by the study participants on specific area of research called the data are very important that enable accurate information on the research work done by nurse researchers. Data collection methods are used to collect data in a systematic way. The researchers choose and use various data collection methods. They are broadly classified as self -reports, observation, and biophysiologic measures. This article highlights on the sources of data and on the various data collection techniques which include interviews, questionnaires, scales, category system and check lists, rating scales, and biophysiologic measures. It also analyses the advantages and disadvantages of each of these methods. Emphasis should be given on choosing appropriate method to collect accurate information which will lead to good quality research outcomes.

Keywords: data, quantitative, interview, questionnaire, observation, biophysiologic
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Breast Cancer
* Shalini Chandran, M.Sc (N), ** Anbu S. Kumar, M.Sc (N), *** Anandha R. Jacob, M.Sc (N), **** Reena George, M.Sc (N), ***** Sudha Kuppuswamy, G.N.M, ****** Leena Jared, P.B.B.Sc (N), ******* Suseela Rajkumar, P.B.B.Sc (N), ******** Silvia Rani, P.B.B.Sc (N)
* Reader, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, ** Retd.Professor, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, ***Professor, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, **** Professor, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, *****Breast Care Nurse, CMC, Vellore, ****** Breast Care Nurse, CMC, Vellore, *******Charge Nurse, CMC, Vellore, ********Charge Nurse, CMC, Vellore
ABSTRACT
Breast cancer is one of the most feared illnesses and a major health problem for women. Many women believe that their risk for breast cancer is greater than their risk for any other type of illness. Greater knowledge of breast cancer will lead to early detection which is associated with higher long-term survival rates. This article gives an overview about breast cancer and its management. A case report is presented and the nursing care has been discussed in detail.

Keywords: breast cancer, women, major health problem
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Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Telemedicine
* Grace M. Joseph, B.Sc (N), ** Jenimol S. Chacko, B.Sc (N), *** Sneha A. John, B.Sc (N), **** Sheela Shenai, M.Sc (N)., Ph.D (N), ***** Preethy Jawahar, M.Sc (N)., M.Phil, ****** Soney M Varghese, M.Sc (N)., Ph.D (N)
* IV year B.Sc Nursing student, M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Kolenchery, ** IV year B.Sc Nursing student, M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Kolenchery, *** III year B.Sc Nursing student, M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Kolenchery, ****Principal, M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Kolenchery, *****Asst Professor, Community Health Nursing, M.O.S.C. CON, Kolenchery, ******HOD, Community Health Nursing, M.O.S.C. CON, Kolenchery
ABSTRACT
Telemedicine is the use of electronic technology to communicate information to provide and support healthcare when distance separates the participants. A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of computer assisted teaching program on knowledge regarding telemedicine among staff nurses. The study adopted one group pretest posttest design, where simple random sampling was used to recruit 70 staff nurses from a selected tertiary level hospital in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The data was collected from the subjects by using a structured knowledge questionnaire. A computer assisted teaching programme on telemedicine was given, a post test was conducted after 7 days and the difference due to the teaching programme was determined by comparing the pretest and post test scores. There was a significant difference (p<.001 in the knowledge scores of staff nurses regarding telemedicine after intervention. computer assisted teaching programme was very effective increasing among nurses.>

Keywords: computer assisted teaching program, knowledge, telemedicine
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Knowledge on Risk Driving Behaviour among Road Traffic Accident Victims
* Uma Ramachandran, M.Sc (N), ** Genesta M. Gysel, M.Sc., (N)., Ph.D. (N)
*Vice-Principal, Sabari College of Nursing, Puducherry, ** Principal, Sabari College of Nursing, Puducherry
ABSTRACT
Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) are increasing with the increase in the growth of transport system. World Health Organization reports that every year 6,00,000 lives and over 15 million are injured in road traffic accidents. Negative attitude towards driving, drunken driving, not wearing helmets\seat belts, not having license, and over speeding are commonly reported among victims of road traffic accidents. Knowledge influences the attitude of an individual. Hence, a cross- sectional descriptive study was done to assess the level of knowledge on risk driving behavior among RTA victims. A knowledge questionnaire on risk driving behavior was developed and details of accident and injury were also gathered. Out of 60 RTA victims, only 5% had adequate knowledge on risk driving behavior and 50% had various types of fractures because of risk driving behaviors. Special emphasis needs to be given to create awareness traffic rules and safe driving behaviors among public. Programmes should be framed to address the need and make necessary changes in monitoring and controlling risk driving behaviors. Tight monitoring on licensing procedures, and helmet usage and penalties can control these accidents.

Keywords: knowledge, risk driving behavior, road traffic accident, RTA victims
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Knowledge and Practice of Nursing Personnel on Antenatal Foetal Assessment before and after Video Assisted Teaching
* Mary Jenifer, M. Sc (N), ** Alice Sony, M. Sc (N), ***Dorothy Singh, M. Sc (N), ****Jessie Lionel, MBBS., D.G.O., M.D., D.N.B (FM), *****Visalakshi Jayaseelan, M.Sc., Ph.D
* Junior Lecturer, College of Nursing CMC, Vellore, ** Professor, College of Nursing CMC, Vellore, *** Professor, College of Nursing CMC, Vellore, **** Professor, Dept of OBG, CMC, Vellore, ***** Senior Lecturer, Dept of Biostatistics, CMC, Vellore
ABSTRACT
Risk factors that develop during pregnancy affect foetal oxygen transmission. This can be detected through different methods of foetal assessment. Since nurses are primary care givers, it is imperative for them to have adequate knowledge and practice and the foetal assessment training can be effectively imparted through Video Assisted Teaching. Hence a study was done to assess the knowledge and practice of the nursing personnel on antenatal foetal assessment before and after Video Assisted Teaching. Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used. A total of 53 nursing personnel were selected using convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using knowledge questionnaire and observation checklist on antenatal foetal assessment which included Non-Stress Test (NST) and Daily Foetal Movement Count Chart prepared by the investigator. The findings revealed that there was an increase in mean scores of knowledge from 14.8 to 21.0 and practice from 11.8 to 24.7 after the Video Assisted Teaching which shows the effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on the knowledge and practice of the nurses on antenatal foetal assessment. This study enabled nurses to become competent in doing antenatal foetal assessment in the wards and confidently interpret the readings and inform the doctors accordingly. The structured instructional module prepared by the investigator can be used as guideline for all nurses in the antenatal wards and labour room while the video can serve as a tool for educating students in clinical area. Continuing nursing education sessions on interpretation of NST tracings for nurses may improve their knowledge and skills.

Keywords: nursing personnel, antenatal foetal assessment, non stress test, daily foetal movement count, video assisted teaching
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Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy in Reducing the Affective Symptoms in Pre- Menstrual Syndrome among the Young Adult Girls
* Shanthi Thirupathi, M. Sc (N)
* Associate Professor, Godavari College of Nursing, Jalgoan
ABSTRACT
Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects a woman’s emotions, physical health, and behavior during certain days of the menstrual cycle, generally just before her menses. Premenstrual syndrome substantially reduces quality of life for many women of reproductive age, with pharmaceutical treatments having limited efficacy and substantial side effects. Physical activity has been recommended as a method of reducing menstrual symptom severity. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre and posttest scores of affective symptoms in PMS among young adult girls in experimental and control group, and to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on affective symptoms in PMS. An evaluative research approach was conducted with true experimental pretest- posttest control group research design to accomplish the objective. The sample comprised of 60 young adult girls. Data were collected using modified women’s quality of life rating scale and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Majority of population under the age group 18 years (36.6%) had more affective symptoms of PMS and the population under 21 years age group (10%) had less affective symptoms of PMS. Majority of population in which the age at menarche was less than 11 years (46.67%) had symptoms of PMS and those who attained menarche after 16 years (3.33%) had less affective symptoms. The posttest mean premenstrual syndrome score (22.03+ 7.26) was less than the pretest mean premenstrual syndrome score (38.34+ 22.03). The results showed that progressive muscle relaxation therapy had an effect to reduce premenstrual syndrome in young adult girls. Therefore it can be employed to reduce affective symptoms of premenstrual symptoms among young adult girls.

Keywords: premenstrual syndrome, progressive muscle relaxation therapy, young adult girls
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