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Nursing and Health Care (ISSN: 2573-3877)

Volume 5 Issue 1

Research Article

DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2573.3877.145

Tolerance in Preterm Infants Fed Exclusively with Human Milk. Prospective Analytic Study

Pasqua Anna Quitadamo, Chiara Cisternino, Carmela Parente, Paola Lurdo, Massimiliano Copetti, Giuseppina Palumbo, Maria Assunta Gentile and Pierpaolo Cristalli

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IntroductionThe premature birth affects 10% of deliveries; thanks to the advanced assistance technologies, the survival, even at the GA (22-23 weeks) considered unthinkable in the past, is now possible. Premature infants are at high View more

Case Report

DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2573.3877.146

A Campaign to Improve Seasonal Influenza Immunization Compliance in a University Nursing Health and Wellness Clinic: A Case Study

Helen Reyes, Collette Loftin, Vicki Hartin, Teresa Smoot, J Dirk Nelson, Priscella Correa and Cynthia Dowell

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Introduction Seasonal influenza is a serious disease resulting in considerable illness, mortality, and financial burden [1]. It is well known that the most effective and readily available method for reduction in morbidity, loss of life, and monetary demand is the influenza vaccine, developed more than 80 years ago [2]. Even so, many hea View more

Research Article

DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2573.3877.147

Effectiveness of Workshop on Hand Washing Techniques among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Quasi Experimental Study

Noor Asikime Binti Mohamad, Kasmini Che Muda, Siti Nor Asiah Ab Khadir, Umiaziente Suchi and Regidor III Dioso

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Introduction Hand washing is an easy and cost-effective method in controlling the spread of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). However, compliance with the performance of correct and effective hand hygiene has not been adequate among nursing students, especially in clinical settings. Several studies have demonstrated that periodic re-ed View more

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Background  Many years ago I wrote a series of articles highlighting the negative impact of disruptive physician behaviors on nurse satisfaction, morale, and clinical performance. Disruptive behaviors include harassment, verbal abuse, bullying, physical intimidation, disrespect, and non- compliance with performance expectations, one of View more

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IntroductionIn a woman’s life after marriage child birth is the most significant event. Particularly the first child birth is associated with lot of anxiety, excitement, fear, happiness and a sense of fulfillment. It is increasingly being recognized that the mind exerts a powerful effect on the body resulting in many psychosomatic disorders View more

Research Article

DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2573.3877.151

Economic Evaluation of School Health Programmes: A Mapping Review (2005-2015)

Fernanda Piana Santos Lima de Oliveira, Galba Freire Moita, Efigênia Ferreira e Ferreira, Andreia Maria Araújo Drummond, Andrea Maria Duarte Vargas, Sônia Dias and Zulmira Hartz

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IntroductionEconomic evaluation in health is a tool used by planners to select an option that offers more advantages based on cost and results presented by intervention, programme or policy. Actions, costs, and consequences are analyzed assisting and contributing to the policy-decision process, providing information to new interventions and he View more

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Introduction Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that addresses cognitive sciences, the history of science and cultural studies. It investigates the origin, methods, nature, and limits of knowledge. It seeks to determine what we know, how we know it and is used to determine truth or falsehood as we seek to acquire knowledge of our wor View more