It gives me immense pleasure to write first editorial for the esteemed Journal of pediatric and nursing sciences from the prestigious IP Publication. The content of this journal is addressing various key areas in nursing care and education, which will help the readers to keep themselves updated and this will in turn lead to their continuous professional development.
The review article titled “The effectiveness of computer assisted programme on knowledge and practice regarding immediate care of patients with myocardial infarction among staff nurses’’ by Phibina Chilate, emphasises on Nurses’ vital role in immediate care in management of an acute MI. Nurses must respond rapidly and efficiently to patients who are experiencing symptoms of acute MI, and the study findings strengthen the need of continuing education among staff nurses in this regard. An original article on the knowledge of cardiac catheterization among the staff nurses working in a cardiac unit by Derik Donson Nanda also shows Increasing in incidence of cardiac cases in last two years and Nurses being an important pillar of “Heart Team,” the nurses are expected to understand their role and update themselves regularly.
The original article which made its place in this issue of the journal is, “Nifty cup versus katori-spoon feeding in preterm infants – Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial “ by Neetu Gujjar , Geetanjali Kalyan , Jogender Kumar. According to the Smile train India, about 35,000 babies are born with a cleft lip every year. well-designed cup has the potential to fill a huge gap. This study emphasises on reaching the most vulnerable children globally and improve their health through innovation.
Another article titled, A pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding dental hygiene among school going children of Sultan-ul-Arifeen Senior Secondary School Rainawari Srinagar” by Syed Shahid Siraj, Syed Arifa” suggest to have make an lifelong commitement to maintain healthy teeth and gum as poor oral hygience can make oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream which can be linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
The impact of lockdown among children is explored in a Retrospective analysis of impact of lockdown a learning ability of children between 04-08 years. by Anurag Medatwal , Umesh Gupta. The topic shows Hindrance in growth and development of child due to lockdown and the amount of stress it can give among parents. School is a vital part of a child's development and progress.
Another article included in the journal is A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on attitude regarding breast self-examination among adolescent girls in selected school of Indore M.P. By Manjula Thakur, Reena Thakur. Looking at the increasing incidence of breast cancer, every adloscent must be aware of the technique of breast self-examination and early detection. Thus the study finding suggest to educate more women on breast self-examination.
The effect of moringa oleifera leaves juice to increase the haemoglobin level among anaemic females, by, Thounaojam Bidyani, Reena Thakur. This study reiterate that being haemoglobin a major concern among women not only from Indian rural areas but also among the urban youngster. Womens must also focus on natural ways to help maintain health.
The journal house a Clinical case report on Chronic kidney disease and ESKD (End stage kidney disease), by Onaisa Aalia Mushtaq, Bushra Mushtaq , Javaid Ahmad Mir. The case reports concludes that ESRD is an serious condition that may lead to fatal, and of very importance for us is to promote about the possibility of kidney donation and life, and also to give psychological support to the patients.
Thus, the present edition of JPNS is a great source of informative and evidence based research findings. The Comments and suggestions are always welcome from the viewers for the improvements in our further editions.
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