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View article: Comparative Evaluation of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma and Artificial Tears for Treatment of Chronic Evaporative Dry Eye Patients: A Prospective Interventional Study
Comparative Evaluation of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma and Artificial Tears for Treatment of Chronic Evaporative Dry Eye Patients: A Prospective Interventional Study Open
In chronic evaporative DED patients, autologous PRP showed significantly better clinical outcomes than AT and was found to be safe when given for a 6-month duration.
View article: Educational Intervention on Self Care among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis in a Tertiary Hospital Of Kathmandu, Nepal
Educational Intervention on Self Care among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis in a Tertiary Hospital Of Kathmandu, Nepal Open
Introduction: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing globally, educational intervention to the CKD patients is crucial to self-manage the problems arising from disease and haemodialysis. The study aims to assess the effec…
View article: Academic Stress among Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Students of a Public University
Academic Stress among Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Students of a Public University Open
Background: Stress is a major contributing factor to many psychological illnesses that plague today’s society. A student’s life is impacted by a variety of stressors, including academic pressure with the expectation of success, fear of ant…
View article: Nursing Students’ Experience and Perception towards Online Education during Covid-19 Pandemic in Nepal
Nursing Students’ Experience and Perception towards Online Education during Covid-19 Pandemic in Nepal Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic forced educational institutions worldwide to adapt swiftly. This study explorednursing students’ experiences and perceptions towards online education during the pandemic in Nepal.Method: Using a cross-sect…
View article: Experience of Mindfulness Meditations Based on Stress Reduction among Undergraduate Nursing Students, Chitwan, Nepal
Experience of Mindfulness Meditations Based on Stress Reduction among Undergraduate Nursing Students, Chitwan, Nepal Open
Background: Undergraduate nursing students are frequently vulnerable to stress during their education with a high rate of attrition. Mindfulness Mediations based on Stress Reductions have been found to promote psychological well-being and …
View article: Nepal needs Continuing Professional Development for Re-registration in Nursing and Midwifery
Nepal needs Continuing Professional Development for Re-registration in Nursing and Midwifery Open
The nursing and midwifery profession needs to stay up to date with the latest developments. In this Viewpoint, we shall be referring to ‘nurses’ and ‘nursing’ to mean ‘nurses and midwives’ and ‘nursing and midwifery’ respectively. Nurses m…
View article: Knowledge Regarding Reproductive Health Among Young Married Women Residing in a Municipality of Jhapa District, Nepal
Knowledge Regarding Reproductive Health Among Young Married Women Residing in a Municipality of Jhapa District, Nepal Open
Introduction: Every year 16 million girls aged 15 to 19 years and 2.5 million girls under age 16 years give birth followed by some 3.9 million girls aged 15 to 19 years who undergo unsafe abortions in developing regions. This study aimed t…
View article: Experience and Perception of Online Education among Nursing Faculties during Covid-19 Pandemic in Nepal: A Qualitative Study
Experience and Perception of Online Education among Nursing Faculties during Covid-19 Pandemic in Nepal: A Qualitative Study Open
Corona virus disease - 2019 (COVID-19), the global pandemic, had jeopardized the educational institutes across the world during 2020 and 2021. The designing, preparedness and effectiveness of e-learning in nursing area were not clearly und…
View article: Perceived Burden of Care among Parents of Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Perceived Burden of Care among Parents of Children with Sickle Cell Disease Open
Background: Children affected with Sickle Cell Disease mostly depend on their parents for assistance which creates physical, emotional, social, and financial burdens among the parents. The objective of this study was to find out the level …
View article: Nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding children’s pain assessment and management in Nepal
Nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding children’s pain assessment and management in Nepal Open
Pain is frequently experienced by children in hospital, and international guidelines for appropriate pain assessment and management are available. Optimal management of paediatric pain has important long-term health, psychosocial, and econ…
View article: A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey
A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey Open
COVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was given more attent…
View article: Awareness and Preventive Measure on Dengue Fever among Community People in Kathmandu
Awareness and Preventive Measure on Dengue Fever among Community People in Kathmandu Open
Introduction: More than one-third of the worldwide populations are affected by dengue fever. It is a public health problem. The objective of this study is to find out the awareness and preventive measure on dengue fever.
Method: A Descrip…
View article: Quality of Life of Nurses Working in a Tertiary Level Hospital
Quality of Life of Nurses Working in a Tertiary Level Hospital Open
Background: Quality of life refers to persons’ sense of well-being based on their satisfaction with the important areas of their life. Work related stresses causes various physical and mental health problems to the nurses which reduces the…
View article: Stakeholders' perceptions of continuing professional development among Nepalese nurses: A focus group study
Stakeholders' perceptions of continuing professional development among Nepalese nurses: A focus group study Open
Aim This study explores perceptions of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities among stakeholders in the profession of nursing in Nepal. Design Qualitative study using focus group discussions (FGDs). Methods Eight FGDs were…
View article: A Comprehensive Health Effects Assessment of the Use of Sanitizers and Disinfectants during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey
A Comprehensive Health Effects Assessment of the Use of Sanitizers and Disinfectants during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey Open
COVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was given more attent…
View article: Perception of Educational Learning Environment among Undergraduate Nursing Students
Perception of Educational Learning Environment among Undergraduate Nursing Students Open
Background: Learning environment have both direct and indirect influence on learning of the students, their engagement in learning and motivation to learn. How teachers interact with students and how students interact with one another affe…
View article: Identifying the research, advocacy, policy and implementation needs for the prevention and management of respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection in low- and middle-income countries
Identifying the research, advocacy, policy and implementation needs for the prevention and management of respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection in low- and middle-income countries Open
Introduction The high burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in young children disproportionately occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The PROUD (Preventing RespiratOry syncytial virUs in unDerdeveloped countr…
View article: Awareness and Practices of Traffic Police on Prevention of Respiratory Problems in Kathmandu
Awareness and Practices of Traffic Police on Prevention of Respiratory Problems in Kathmandu Open
Introduction: Respiratory problems are major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.Outdoor air pollution has become a major environmental risk to public health.Traffic police expose more to polluted air that increases the risk of resp…
View article: Experiences of Sexual Harassment among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital
Experiences of Sexual Harassment among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital Open
Introduction: Sexual harassment among nurses is a major issue of work place, health and safety that seriously affects patient care. It is more common among nurses. The aim of this study was to identify experiences of sexual harassment amon…
View article: Atrial Septal Defect Closure Via Mini Thoracotomy and with Peripheral Cannulation
Atrial Septal Defect Closure Via Mini Thoracotomy and with Peripheral Cannulation Open
Background: Atrial septal defect is one of the most common congenital cardiac disorders requiring intervention. We compared a minimally invasive method for atrial septal defect closure that included total peripheral cannulation and an ante…
View article: Perceived Burden of Care Among Parents of Children with Sickle Cell Disease in a Hospital
Perceived Burden of Care Among Parents of Children with Sickle Cell Disease in a Hospital Open
View article: Care Perception of Postnatal Mother on Care during Labour in Tertiary Level Hospital, Nepal
Care Perception of Postnatal Mother on Care during Labour in Tertiary Level Hospital, Nepal Open
Background: Labour and delivery experience is one of the most significant events in a woman’s life. Support in labour has an impact on the childbirth experience and childbirth outcomes. A positive childbirth experience can help in masterin…
View article: Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Their Associated Factors among Health Care Workers During COVID -19 Pandemic in Nepal
Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Their Associated Factors among Health Care Workers During COVID -19 Pandemic in Nepal Open
Background: Frontline Health Care Workers are at risk of developing mental and psychological distress during Corona virus disease 2019 pandemic. This study aimed to assess level of stress, anxiety, depression and their associated factors a…
View article: Therapeutic Adherence among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients under Hemodialysis in Selected Hospitals of Kathmandu Valley
Therapeutic Adherence among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients under Hemodialysis in Selected Hospitals of Kathmandu Valley Open
Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an emergent public health problem in Nepal. Hemodialysis is the best treatment for this disease to reduce morbidity and mortality. Therapeutic adherence is crucial factor that influences morbid…
View article: Awareness regarding Myocardial Infarction among Diabetic Patients Attending in a Tertiary Level Hospital
Awareness regarding Myocardial Infarction among Diabetic Patients Attending in a Tertiary Level Hospital Open
View article: Prevalence and Knowledge on Obesity Among School Going Adolescents of Kaski, Nepal
Prevalence and Knowledge on Obesity Among School Going Adolescents of Kaski, Nepal Open
Introduction: Childhood obesity has now been recognized as a global health problem because of its devastating consequences and prevalence at uncontrollable rate worldwide. The objective of this study was to determine prevalence of obesity …
View article: The 2015 Nepal Earthquake Disaster: Is the Threat of Occurrence of Communicable Disease Epidemic Over?
The 2015 Nepal Earthquake Disaster: Is the Threat of Occurrence of Communicable Disease Epidemic Over? Open
This opinion paper highlights the state of public health assessment in evacuation centers following the 2015 Nepal earthquake. It also suggests an approach to reinforce risk assessment and surveillance of communicable diseases (CD) in remo…