Dr Nilima Rajan Bhore

• PhD Nursing
• Dean Faculty of Nursing and Principal at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

Introduction: Emotional intelligence and job satisfaction have become increasingly important in today’s workplace, offering significant benefits in personal and professional development. However, there is limited research available on these topics within the Indian healthcare context, especially regarding nurses. Specifically, this paper seeks to a...

Background: Studies from across the globe suggest that lived experiences of women during their birthing journey do have a lasting and profound impact on their confidence in caring for their newborns, general attitude towards motherhood and overall outlook on life post birthing. These experiences could both be positive and negative. There are very f...

Background and Purpose: HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of the world’s most serious public health challenges. In India, as per 2023 estimates, adult HIV prevalence in India is approximately 0.21%, with about 23.19 lakh (2.3 million) people living with HIV (PLHIV). Women, particularly in the age group of 15-49 years, account for a substantia...

Background: Since ancient times, persons who have had chronic or recurrent convulsive disorders, epilepsy, have been treated with varying degrees of respect. Some cultures considered it a divine curse; more frequently, it was considered a demonic possession. Today people with epilepsy still confront superstition, insensitivity, and discrimination....

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Objectives: 1. To assess the temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and oxygen saturation before application of polyethylene cover among neonates in experimental and control group. 2. To assess the temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and oxygen saturation after application of polyethylene cover among neonates in experimental and control gr...

Background: Pregnancy and normal delivery are areas that midwives serve. birthing ball are a multifunctional delivery item that are readily available to women. The device is helpful to speed up childbirth, increase its effectiveness, increase mother's comfort and aid in the foetal head. Objectives: 1. To determine the pre-intervention and post-inte...

The development of self-esteem in childhood significantly influences various aspects of an individual's life, impacting health behaviors, academic achievements, and social conduct. However, children residing in orphanages often face resource limitations and lack comprehensive programs aimed at enhancing self-esteem (Paul, A. 2016). This study inves...

Background and Purpose: HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of the world's most serious public health challenges. At the end of 2022, there were an estimated 39 million people living with HIV out of which 53 % were women and girls worldwide. In India, Annual New Infection are estimated at 62.97 thousand in 2021. As per the data provided by Nati...

BACKGROUND: As many as, 45% of orphaned children and adolescents living in orphanages experience behavioral and emotional problems. Several literature reviews on the intervention of emotional and behavioral problems in orphan children and adolescents have been widely conducted. However, there is need of therapy provide enhancement of self-esteem du...

Background/ Significance: The first 2 years of life are important for establishing health over the life course. Stunting, or low height for age, is caused by long-term insufficient nutrient intake and frequent infections. Stunting generally occurs before age two, and effects are largely irreversible. Wasting, or low weight for height, is a strong p...

Background and aim: Although earlier pandemic findings indicate that HCPs are more prone to numerous issues because of the nature of healthcare employment, no research has explored the impact of working within the setting of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals (HCPs) from Sangli Districts. It appears that no research has used qualitative approache...

Ghosal., et al. Nature is uncertain and unpredictable. The same is true with the life of an individual which is surrounded by risks and uncertainties in this volatile world. We spend money on many things, education, food, home, communication, recreation and so on. Have you thought on most vital for health and wealth topic of health insurance? In th...

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH SELECTED RESPIRATORY TRACT PROBLEMS IN SELECTED AREAS OF SANGALI, MIRAJ KUPWAD'' Objectives of the study: To assess the mental well-being among the patients with respiratory problems. ii. To assess the social interaction among the patients with respiratory problems. iii. To assess the effect of...

Introduction: One of the most common complications associated with hemodialysis is muscle cramps. It occurs in about 35 to 86% of the patients. These cramps can cause discomfort, shorten treatment times, and result in an inadequate dialysis dose. Methodology: Descriptive research design was considered appropriate for the study. A total of 100 patie...

The growth and development of baby is aided by the mother's milk. Breastfeeding has various advantages for both mothers and their new born. Breast-feeding promotion is one of the World Health Organization's aims. Despite all of the activities, a large proportion of mothers need formula to feed their infants due to a lack of breast milk. Almond oil...

Infertility has an immense effect on the roles and relationships in a woman’s life. A woman may react differently to issue of infertility as many social customs and traditions are related to pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing. One is bound to compare another woman on issues of the time of marriage, time gone by after marriage, and successfully...

Mastectomy is the common surgical procedure for breast cancer. Following mastectomy probable complications are likely to occur and lymphedema is one of the dreadful complications. Post mastectomy exercises play an important role in prevention of complications by releasing muscular tension, preventing contractures and restoring strength. Studies hav...

Assessment of COVID -19 related problems and coping strategies are a paramount at several levels. Globally the battle against physiological and psychological impact of COVID-19 is still continuing. The outbreak of corona virus disease may be stressful for people but coping with stress will make stronger. Different people are reacting differently to...

Teenagers from the age group between the 10-19 years need information about their bodies and emerging sexuality to develop a healthy self-image and to provide them with the sex education as they are interested in sexual issues to prevent the further risky behaviour in relation to reproductive life. Research Methodology: The present study adopted th...

A study was conducted to assess the effect of breast crawl on maternal outcome in third stage of labour in selected hospitals with the objectives to assess the LATCH score among new born after breast crawl in experimental group. To assess the amount of blood loss in ml and time duration for expulsion of placenta in mins in third stage of labour aft...

Background: Muscle cramps are one among the common complications experienced by the hemodialysis patients. Sometimes the muscle cramps are so severe that the patients discontinue hemodialysis. Intradialytic stretching exercises are one of the non-pharmacological interventions used to treat muscle cramps. The objective of the study was to review the...

Introduction: An important issue in the assessment of mental health is if persons in situations of anxiety and stress are going to seek help. Help-seeking is effort to find a solution to a problem that they believe they cannot overcome by themselves. For inexperienced people, help-seeking is a protective factor 1,2 and an adaptive life skill 3, 4.T...

A qualitative study was conducted " To assess the effect of application of Turmeric paste on engorged breast among postnatal mothers admitted in selected maternity hospitals of Sangli, Miraj, Kupwad corporation area." OBJECTIVES: i) To assess the existing condition of engorged breast before the application of turmeric paste in experimental and cont...

A Quantitative study was conducted "to assess the effect of lemon juice with honey on level of blood pressure among mothers with PIH admitted in maternity hospital from Sangli, Miraj, Kupwad corporation area." OBJECTIVES1) To assess the level of blood pressure before administration of lemon juice with honey in experimental and control group.2) To e...

Background & objectives: Breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of deaths in India among female population. To reduce the mortality rate, awareness is of major concern of current time. Breast self examination (BSE) is accepted method for early detection of breast cancer (BC), it could detect 40% of breast lesion, which vital for effective t...

This present study undertaken to empower the adolescent blind students through these two educational intervention which includes the scientific information on changing phase of life, process of growing up, hygienic practices (perineal and menstrual), prevention of reproductive tract infections, nutritional requirements during adolescent phase. Grow...

The essence of being a woman is mostly attributed to the fact that she reproduces, raises children and completes her life cycle of achieving womanhood. Various holy books also mention about women being barren and then conceiving with the power of the almighty. Traditionally it is looked at as a very important milestone after the rituals of marriage...

Teenagers from the age group between the 10-19 years need information about their bodies and emerging sexuality to develop a healthy self-image and to provide them with the sex education as they are interested in sexual issues to prevent the further risky behaviour in relation to reproductive life. Research Methodology: The present study adopted th...

Introduction: As the use of television, mobile phone and computer is much more by adolescent is concerned. They are prone as well as suffering with harmful effects of electronic gadgets. This study was done to assess the effects of electronic gadgets (television, mobile phone and computer) on health status among secondary school students in the sel...

INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women w o r l d w i d e , i n b o t h d e v e l o p i n g a n d d e v e l o p e d countries . Cells in therepresenting 25% of all cancers in women breast begin to overdevelop and eventually form a tumor; when that tumor can spread into surrounding tissues, it becomes malignant.In the UK...

Childbirth is usually thought of as feeling of excitement and joy, but a common factor of stress is experienced by many postpartum women. The period after delivery or puerperium is an adjustment after pregnancy. There are many changes taking place in the mother's body affecting birth physiological and psychological health. The body requires almost...

Introduction: As the use of television, mobile phone and computer is much more by adolescent is concerned. They are prone as well as suffering with harmful effects of electronic gadgets. This study was done to assess the effects of electronic gadgets (television, mobile phone and computer) on health status among secondary school students in the sel...

Background: In the health care delivery system, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) is most responsible and accountable health service provider in the community at the grass-root level, providing all the primary health care services to the individual, family, and community. They are major and integral part of rural health care delivery system. The ANM i...

Background: Urinary tract infections are the second commonest infections in community practice. UTI's are the foremost common microorganism infections throughout physiological condition. Therefore, Cranberries have been used to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberries contain a substance that can prevent bacteria from sticking on the wa...

Quality of life among senior citizens (QOL) is becoming even more relevant with demographic shift happening towards an ageing society. Among seniors there is variation between those living in old age homes and those living in general population. The present cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Pune city with an aim to assess and compa...

MCQ on Nursing Syllabus for all Subjects

Introduction: Fertility is a very important aspect of a woman's life. In a country like India it signifies your womanhood and motherhood is proclaimed at a birth of a child. It depicts her fertility status, but at same time there are women who have not had the joy of experiencing this. A qualitative study was undertaken with the objective of explor...

Labour pain is the result of many complex interactions, physiological and psychological, excitatory as well as inhibitory. Women experience a wide range of pain in labour and exhibit an equally wide range of responses to it. The woman is educated to take an active role in decision-making and using self-comforting techniques and non-pharmacologic me...

Family is the nucleus of civilization and is considered incomplete without a child. A child is the future of mankind whose birth brings hope and dreams into the life. Child adoption is a recommended alternative form of infertility management. Adoption is still a concept that is not encouraged by the society. Adoptions within the family are preferab...

Childbirth and assuming the role of mother are usually thought of as characterizing a time of excitement and joy, there is significant stress experienced by many postpartum women. The postnatal period or puerperium is an adjustment after pregnancy. Mothers and their newborns are vulnerable during the postnatal period, especially during the first 24...

Introduction: This article describes the women's experience during the period of treatment for infertility. Methodology: A total of 15 samples were interviewed through a semi – structured interview guide , the responses to which were tape recorded .Inclusion criteria involved samples who were diagnosed with primary infertility after one year of mar...

Pregnancy and delivery are the normal physiological process and the outcomes of the most pregnancies are good. The postnatal period or puerperium is an adjustment after pregnancy. Mothers and their newborns are vulnerable during the postnatal period, especially during the first 24hours following the birth. More than 2/3rd of newborn deaths will hav...

9.7 million under five mortality occur globally, 2.1 million are in India alone .2.7 million births occur in India out of which 1.7 million children die before one year of age and 1.08 million newborn die within one month of age. Most of the mortality occurs due to suboptimal breast feeding. Purpose: To study the effect of back massage on let down...

Breastfeeding is more difficult after a caesarean section for many reasons. There are the significant areas of barriers for mothers who have undergone cesarean section to establish breast feeding. Aim: To assess the let down reflex among mothers who have undergone caesarian section at selected hospitals of Pune city. Objectives: To assess the let d...

Need, approaches, and steps for ensuring quality education in nursing

Menopause is phase of stoppage of menstrual period in women and can be described as a period of psychological difficulties that changes the lifestyle. Menopausal women require more information about their physical and psychosocial needs. Strength during the menopause can contribute to improving the perception of this stage and the importance of sel...

The World Health Organization describes QOL as a broad-ranging concept that incorporates individual's physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, personal beliefs and their association to salient features of the environment. There is absence of information on quality of life among elderly Indian due to the abs...

Introduction: Menopause is a natural step in aging process, represents the end of menstruation after the last menstrual periods in the previous 12 months. It occurs gradually in women and indicates the transition from the reproductive to the post reproductive era of a women " s life. It is the condition that every woman faces, in later life and can...

Nosocomial infection it can be explain as infection that is contracted from hospital mediated environment or staff of a healthcare facility. Further, it can be spread in the hospital environment, nursing home, rehabilitation facility, clinic, or other clinical settings. Hospital-acquired infection or nosocomial infections are those acquired during...

Introduction: Nocosomial infections or hospital infections are increasing in developing countries. There is much need to improve knowledge of healthcare personnel. Objective: To assess nurse's knowledge about nosocomial infection at regional centre in Maharashtra. Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out at regional centre in Maharashtra co...

There has been growing public concern regarding the ethical conduct of healthcare professionals. This is often reflected as complaints about poor ethical conduct and an increasing use of litigation against healthcare practitioners. In order to formulate ethical curriculum germane to every region, the first step may be to determine the current basic...

An adolescent undergoes an important physical and sexual change and faces several psychological pressures associated with growth and maturity. Methodology: The investigator used the non probability-sampling method by using convenient and quota sampling technique. The participants were the 180 adolescent girls of 13 to 15 years of age from selected...