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Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing 7(2):p 53-57, July to Dec 2024. | DOI: 10.21088/jggn.2582.1407.7224.2
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Effectiveness of Nurse Led Intervention on Anxiety among Adolescents
S. Suvitha null, V. Revathy null, V. Uma null
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Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing 7(2):p 53-57, July to Dec 2024. | DOI: 10.21088/jggn.2582.1407.7224.2
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Suvitha S, Revathy V, Uma V. Effectiveness of nurse led intervention on anxiety among adolescents. RFP J Gerontol Geriatr Nurs. 2024;7(2):53-57.Timeline
Received : May 20, 2024
Accepted : June 28, 2024
Published : December 30, 2025
Abstract
Background: Adolescent is a unique and formative time. We can say as flowering time. Physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems.
Aim and objectives: This current study was adopted quasi experimental design- pre-test post-test control group with time series design with the aim of assessing the effectiveness of nurse led interventions on anxiety among adolescents.
Material and methods: The data collection tool consists of two parts which were questionnaire to assess the demographic characteristics and DASS – 42 (Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale with 42 items). The data were collected by interview schedule, after pre test the samples were advised to attend the one hour nurse led intervention session for about one week daily.
Results: During pretest, Majority of samples (80%) in the experimental group have mild and moderate level of anxiety equally. Majority of samples (50%) in the control group have moderate level of anxiety. During Post test, Majority of samples 50%)in the experimental group have normal level of mind state in the control group (40%) have moderate and severe level of anxiety equally
Conclusion: This study results shows that Nurse led intervention like five finger hypnosis which includes, relaxation exercise, teaching adaptive coping skills and building self esteem, are statistically significant in reducing the level of anxiety among the adolescents age group.
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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Suvitha S, Revathy V, Uma V. Effectiveness of nurse led intervention on anxiety among adolescents. RFP J Gerontol Geriatr Nurs. 2024;7(2):53-57.
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| May 20, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | December 30, 2025 |
DOI: 10.21088/jggn.2582.1407.7224.2
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| Received | May 20, 2024 |
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