June 2025 VOLUME: 11 ISSUE 2

NURSING JOURNAL

An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of moist heat therapy on improving the ease of peripheral venous cannulation among patients admitted in selected hospitals, Kanpur. UP.

Mrs. Sandhya rani. Maddu

  • Pages: 1-5
    • <p>Peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation is one of the most commonly performed clinical procedures; however, difficulty in vein identification often leads to multiple attempts, patient discomfort, and procedural delays. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of moist heat application in enhancing vein visibility and ease of peripheral intravenous cannulation among patients. A quantitative experimental research design was adopted in selected hospitals, with a sample of 60 patients divided equally into experimental and control groups using a simple random sampling technique. The experimental group received moist heat application for 10&ndash;15 minutes prior to cannulation, while the control group received routine care. Data were collected using a demographic proforma, vein visibility assessment scale, and cannulation ease rating scale. The results revealed that the experimental group had significantly higher mean vein visibility scores (8.2 &plusmn; 1.1) compared to the control group (5.6 &plusmn; 1.3). The ease of cannulation was also significantly improved in the experimental group (9.0 &plusmn; 0.9) than in the control group (6.2 &plusmn; 1.4). Additionally, the number of attempts and time required for successful cannulation were considerably reduced in the experimental group. Statistical analysis using the independent t-test showed a significant difference between the groups at p &lt; 0.001 level. The study concludes that moist heat application is a simple, cost-effective, and non-invasive nursing intervention that significantly improves vein visibility and facilitates easier peripheral intravenous cannulation. Incorporating this technique into routine nursing practice can enhance patient comfort and increase procedural success rates.</p>

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING VAP BUNDLES AMONG 2ND YEAR G.N.M. STUDENTS

Ms. Poornima Patwa

  • Pages: 1-17
    • <p>Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a serious infection in mechanically ventilated patients, increasing morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program (STP) on knowledge regarding VAP bundles among 40 2 ndyear G.N.M. students at RAMA University, Kanpur. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test posttest design was used. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean knowledge score improved from 16.05 &plusmn; 7.77 (pre-test) to 25.80 &plusmn; 4.70 (post-test), showing a significant increase (p&lt;0.05). Adequate knowledge rose from 12.5% to 92.5%. Significant associations were found with selected demographic variables. The study concluded that the STP was effective in improving knowledge regarding VAP bundles among nursing students.1</p>

THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE: A NARRATIVE REVIEW (2018–2025)

Mr. Ignatius Stephen,

  • Pages: 1-7
    • <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved since 2018 and is increasingly integrated into healthcare delivery. Nursing, as the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, is at the forefront of this transformation. AI supports risk prediction, patient surveillance, workflow automation, clinical documentation, and personalized education. A current synthesis is needed to guide safe, ethical, and effective AI integration into clinical nursing practice.1 A narrative review was conducted using literature from 2018&ndash;2025 retrieved from PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Included sources were systematic reviews, empirical studies, policy documents, and implementation reports relevant to nursing care, workflow, or education. Studies unrelated to clinical nursing tasks or focused solely on physician-oriented AI tools were excluded. Findings were analyzed using a thematic synthesis framework.2 AI applications in nursing cluster into four domains: (1) clinical decision support and predictive analytics, (2) continuous patient monitoring and remote surveillance, (3) workflow and administrative automation, and (4) nursing education and simulation. Evidence indicates AI improves early identification of patient deterioration, reduces documentation burden, enhances surveillance capacity, and strengthens learning outcomes. Barriers to adoption include poor data interoperability, algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, unclear regulation, low AI literacy, and workforce fears of deskilling and job displacement. AI has transformative potential to augment&mdash;not replace&mdash;nursing practice. Effective implementation requires strong governance, ethical oversight, workforce training, transparent validation, and active nurse involvement in design and decision-making. Maintaining a human-in-the-loop approach is essential to ensure safe, equitable, and effective AI-supported clinical care</p>

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS TUBERCULOSIS AMONG NON MEDICAL STUDENTS OF RAMA UNIVERSITY, KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH

Ms. Shivnetri Chauhan

  • Pages: 1-6
    • <p>Tuberculosis is an infectious ailment due to the bacillus called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, an acid-fast rodfashioned bacillus measuring 0.8-five&mu;m in duration and 0.2-0.6&mu;m in thickness. It commonly impacts the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can also contain different areas (extrapulmonary TB).It is conveyed via the atmosphere. This illness harms the lungs and various organs within the human body. The primary goal of the study is to assess the awareness of tuberculosis among students who are not in the medical field. The approach employed in this research was a pre-test only design. The samples were chosen through non-probability convenience random sampling. The overall count of samples was 100. The data was gathered through a self-designed questionnaire. The study's results indicate a notable correlation between the knowledge score and specific demographic variables such as Age, Gender, Religion, and Course at the 0.05 level of significance. Therefore, hypothesis H1 is considered valid.</p>

Loneliness in Elderly-Melody or Saga

Mr. Manu Chacko1 ,Prof.Dr.Jasmi johnson2

  • Pages: 1-8
    • <p>Loneliness in older adults has become a widespread public health issue that hurts their mental, physical, and social health. Older people are more likely to feel lonely and cut off from others because people are living longer and families are changing. This review paper analyzes the phenomenon of loneliness in the elderly, including its causes, manifestations, and implications for healthcare, especially nursing. Loneliness is not just a feeling; it is a complicated problem that affects your mental, emotional, and physical health. Finding problems early and taking specific steps to fix them can greatly improve quality of life and lower the risk of getting sick, especially by addressing the underlying causes of loneliness, such as social isolation and lack of support systems. This paper examines the importance of implementing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary strategy to support isolated elderly individuals.</p>
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