Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing

An experimental study was conducted to find out effectiveness of meditation on Stress among student nurses. The sample size comprised of 40 student nurses. Random sampling technique was used to draw the samples for the study. First pre test was conducted through modified perceived stress assessment scale. After that meditation was demonstrated to the student nurses. After a week post test was conducted through same tool. The effectiveness of the intervention was determined by computing the data with‘t’ test. The calculated‘t’ value was 10.837 that is significant at p<0.01 level. Further association of scores with selected demographic variables revealed significant association except age p<0.05 level.

Keywords: Stress; Meditation; Perceived stress assessment scale.

Now a days, we can see an undoubtedly groundswell support for the idea of spirituality and spiritual care in the area of health care setting. This article emphasis the needs of spirituality, how the rituals influence the health of a person, the importance of knowledge of spirituality among health care givers and the other related factors of spirituality and religions, such as rituals practiced by different religions. Some of the tools and ideas mentioned in this article may help a nurse to assess, plan and implement the health care by including the spiritual dimension of health. So by training our self and clearing all the barriers which obstruct the spiritual-health care, we can render a holistic health care to a patient and his family.  

Keywords: Spirituality; Religion; Rituals.

Standard precautions are meant to reduce the risk of transmission of blood borne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. They are the basic level of infection control precautions to be used, as a minimum, in the care of all patients in the hospital and community settings.  Hand hygiene is very important in standard precautions and one of the most effective methods to prevent transmission of pathogens associated with health care. Along with hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment should be used according to the risk assessment and the extent of contact anticipated with blood and other body fluids, or pathogens. In addition to practices carried out by health workers when providing care, all individuals (including patients and visitors) should comply with infection control practices in health-care settings. The control of spread of  pathogens from the source is key to avoid transmission.

Keywords: Standard precautions; Safe practices; Nosocomial infection.

Hyperlipidemia is a heterogenous group of disorders characterized by an excess of lipids in the blood stream. Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for coronary disease and platelet reactivity is increased with high cholesterol levels in blood suggesting a prethrombotic risk. It is recognized as a risk factor for ischemic heart disease and coronary mortality. The World Health Organization estimates that almost 20% of all strokes and over 50% of all heart attacks can be linked to high cholesterol. Lowering blood cholesterol levels reduces coronary event among individuals with or without coronary artery disease. This article focuses on primary prevention strategies that when observed can maintain blood cholesterol levels thereby decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The positive aspect in managing this condition is that it can be entirely controlled with strict adherence to lifestyle modification. It is highly important for every individual to adhere to these preventive aspects to cut the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Keywords: Hyperlipidemia; Cardiovascular disease; Cholesterol.