American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015

  • Determinants towards Implementation of Nursing Process

    Zewdu Shewangizaw, Abera Mersha

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 45-49
    Received: 22 March 2015
    Accepted: 03 April 2015
    Published: 15 April 2015
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    Abstract: Nursing Process is a systematic method which utilizes scientific reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking to direct nurses in caring for patients effectively however, little is known about factors affecting the implementation of nursing process. The study intended to assess factors affecting implementation of nursing process among nurses in... Show More
  • Female Students’ Attitude toward Mental Illness in Qassim University, KSA

    Hanan Mohamed Mohamed Tork, Azza El Sayed Abdel-Fattah

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 50-56
    Received: 04 April 2015
    Accepted: 11 April 2015
    Published: 21 April 2015
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    Abstract: Background: People’s beliefs and attitudes toward mental illness set the stage for how they interact with, provide opportunities for, and help support a person with mental illness. Objective: the present study aimed to assess the medical and non-medical female students' attitudes toward mental illness and psychiatric patients in Qassim University, ... Show More
  • Assessment of Quality of Antenatal Care (ANC) Service Provision Among Pregnant Women in Ambo Town Public Health Institution, Ambo, Ethiopia, 2013

    Amsalu Nemera Yabo, Mitsiwat Abebe Gebremicheal, Eshetu Ejeta Chaka

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 57-62
    Received: 03 March 2015
    Accepted: 22 March 2015
    Published: 22 April 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Antenatal care refers to care given to pregnant women so that they have safe pregnancy and healthy baby. Improving the quality of ANC and other reproductive health services has been shown to increase uptake of services and reduce the number of adverse maternal health outcomes. There is a limited attempt to measure the quality of ANC s... Show More
  • Improving the Quality of Nursing Care for Patients with Leukemia in Day Care Units Through Nursing Education

    Sahar Ahmad Shafik, Eman Shokry Abd Allah

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 63-72
    Received: 22 March 2015
    Accepted: 11 April 2015
    Published: 24 April 2015
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    Abstract: Quality of nursing care is a vital element in the treatment of the patient with leukemia in day care units. The aim of study was to test the effect of nursing education for quality of nursing care for patients with leukemia in day care units. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Day Care Un... Show More
  • Assessment of Nurses’ Perceptions and Barriers on Evidence Based Practice in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa Ethiopia

    G. Hadgu, S. Almaz, S. Tsehay

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 73-83
    Received: 01 April 2015
    Accepted: 17 April 2015
    Published: 27 April 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Historically, nurses have relied on expert’ opinions in clinical decision-making. However, these ways of practicing may not only be outdated but unsafe. Experienced-based knowledge may be associated with biased thinking that lead to errors. Objective: Assessment of nurses’ perceptions, level of use and barriers on Evidence Based Practic... Show More
  • Premenstrual Syndrome, Associated Symptoms and Evidence – Based Nursing Management: A Comparative Study Between Rural Menoufia Governorate (Egypt) and Hodidha Governorate (Yemen)

    Amal Mohamed Gamal, Marwa Ahmed Shahin

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 84-93
    Received: 06 April 2015
    Accepted: 18 April 2015
    Published: 04 May 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a com¬mon cause of substantial psychological and physical distress for women during their reproductive years. Forty percent of women have symptoms that are severe enough to disrupt some aspect of their daily lives, 5% are inca¬pacitated by their symptoms. Despite the magnitude of this problem, a lot of con... Show More
  • The Effect of Healthy Nutritional Program on Cognitive and Physical Function Among Fast Food Addict Students

    Maaly El-Malky, Nahid El-Gahsh, Samira Abo-Alizm

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 94-100
    Received: 04 April 2015
    Accepted: 20 April 2015
    Published: 06 May 2015
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    Abstract: Fast foods are easy available and their delicious taste help students especially the teenagers, get hooked on to it. Fast foods are addictive, and are the silent killer. Aim of the study: Evaluating the effectiveness of healthy nutritional program on cognitive and physical function among fast food addict students. Setting: - Faculty of Nursing Meno... Show More
  • Effect of Self Care Management Program regarding Fatigue among Adolescents' Cancer Patients

    Eman N. Ramadan, Shimmaa M. Moustafa, Ebtisam M. Abd El aal

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 101-106
    Received: 10 April 2015
    Accepted: 28 April 2015
    Published: 11 May 2015
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    Abstract: Fatigue is a common and complex, subjective symptom with physical, emotional and cognitive dimensions. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of self-care management program regarding fatigue among adolescents' cancer patients. Research design Quasi-experimental design was used to complete this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the... Show More
  • Assessment of Factors Affecting Turnover Intention Among Nurses Working at Governmental Health Care Institutions in East Gojjam, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2013

    Girma Alem Getie, Erdaw Tachbele Betre, Habtamu Abera Hareri

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 107-112
    Received: 28 January 2015
    Accepted: 04 March 2015
    Published: 12 May 2015
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    Abstract: Background: The growth and success of any organization usually depends on its employees. Turnover in health care institutions has significant challenge on customer service levels, company profits, and cause training and expatriation losses cost. In light of current concerns over nursing shortages, nurse’s turnover intent is a topic of great importa... Show More
  • Cognitive Recovery and its Correlation with Functional Status One Year After Traumatic Brain Injury

    Mahima Agrawal, Mrinal Joshi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 113-118
    Received: 29 September 2014
    Accepted: 05 May 2015
    Published: 13 May 2015
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    Abstract: Objectives: To examine the impact of multi faceted rehabilitation services on functional outcomes after traumatic brain injury (TBI) for individuals with moderate and severe TBI. Design: Cohort, non-randomized, interventional study, pre-test, post-test design. Setting: Community integrated post acute rehabilitation centre. Main outcome measures: Ga... Show More
  • Nursing Intervention Program for Tuberculosis Patients by Using Epidemiological Model

    Ebtisam Mohamed Abd El-Aal, Manal Mansour Mostafa

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 119-126
    Received: 23 April 2015
    Accepted: 11 May 2015
    Published: 27 May 2015
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    Abstract: Tuberculosis is more prevalent in developing countries, in which up to 95% of cases occur. It remains a major challenge to global public health in the 21st century. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of nursing intervention program for tuberculosis patients by using epidemiological model. Setting: The study was conducted at outpatient clin... Show More
  • Determinants of Quality of Life Among Gynaecological Cancer Patients on Follow Up at a Referral Hospital in Kenya

    Isaac Machuki Ogoncho, Blasio Osogo Omuga, Sabina Wakasiaka, Margaret Muiva

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 127-130
    Received: 09 May 2015
    Accepted: 23 May 2015
    Published: 09 June 2015
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    Abstract: Various factors influence the quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients. This study sought to determine the predictors and factors associated with quality of life among gynaecological cancer patients on follow up at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out between April and June 2014, involving both outp... Show More
  • Effect of Diet Therapy Program on Dietary Knowledge and Practice of Elderly Patients on Regular Hemodialysis

    Eman Shokry Abd Allah, Eman El-Shahat El-Sayed Oraby, Rasha Gad Ibrahim

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 131-137
    Received: 30 April 2015
    Accepted: 20 May 2015
    Published: 13 June 2015
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    Abstract: The identification and proper management of risk factors for chronic renal diseases is a public health priority. Diet Nutrition program on elderly patients with uraemia on dialysis plays an important role in the process of treatment, decreasing complications and improving quality life of patients. The aim of this study was to assess the effectivene... Show More
  • The Relationship Between Learning Style, Self-Directed in Learning and Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Academic Achievement in Tehran University of Medical Science (TUMS)

    Addis Adera Gebru, Shahrazad Ghiyasvandian, Nooroodin Mohammadi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 138-150
    Received: 20 May 2015
    Accepted: 29 May 2015
    Published: 13 June 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Self-Directed in Learning has been emphasized nursing education settings based on many factors such as changing in learning teaching methods, nursing professions development, etc. Awareness and identification of the students learning and their academic achievement are important factors in nursing Course. Objective: The purpose of this s... Show More