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Research paper thumbnail of Professionalism among nurses working in a tertiary hospital

Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences

Introduction: Professionalism in nursing practice ensures safety and quality patient care. A high... more Introduction: Professionalism in nursing practice ensures safety and quality patient care. A high level of professionalism is essential for developing professional identity. The purpose of this study was to find out the nurses’ professionalism and professional identity. Method: A cross sectional analytical study was conducted in September 2021 among nurses of Patan Hospital. Data were collected using Snizek-Revised Professionalism Inventory and Adam’s Professional Identity Scale via online Google form and printed forms. Spearman’s rho test was used to analyze the correlation between professionalism and professional identity. The associations of professionalism and professional identity with personal characteristics of nurses were measured by Pearson’s Chi-square test. Result: A total of 386 nurses participated in the study. Of the participants, only 181(46.95%) had a membership in any nursing professional organization. A high level of professionalism was perceived by 205(53.1%) with...

Research paper thumbnail of Incidence of neonatal hypothermia and its association with low birth weight, preterm delivery, APGAR score and nursing care

Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences, 2019

Introductions: Neonatal hypothermia increases morbidity and mortality . This study aimed to asses... more Introductions: Neonatal hypothermia increases morbidity and mortality . This study aimed to assess the incidence of neonatal hypothermia and its association with low birth weight, preterm delivery, APGAR score and nursing care practices. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out to assess the neonatal hypothermia in neonates born via vaginal deliveries at Maternity ward of Patan hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Nepal, during Aug–Sept 2018. The study was approved from institutional review committee of PAHS. Axillary temperature was measured 4 times, at ten minutes and at 1,2, 4 hours after delivery by using Micro Life digital thermometer. The SPSS was used to analyse data for association of hypothermia with low birth weight, preterm delivery, APGAR score and nursing care practices. Chi square and fisher exact tests were used and p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: Out of 153 neonates, neonatal hypothermia was seen in 61 (39.8%), 66 (43.1...

Research paper thumbnail of Breakthrough infection after Covishield COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal

Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences, 2021

Introduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have an important role in the control ... more Introduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have an important role in the control and prevention of the pandemic. However, infection after vaccination, though uncommon, has been reported after partial or complete immunization. This study aims to find out vaccine breakthrough infection after the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine. Method: This cross-sectional survey was conducted among the health care workers (HCWs) from May 2021 to July 2021 at Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal who received the Covishield vaccine. The data were collected using Google form and a printed questionnaire on COVID 19 breakthrough infection ≥2w after vaccination. The rate of breakthrough infection, hospitalization, and its association with age, gender, and working departments of HCWs was analyzed using SPSS. Ethical approval was obtained. Result: Out of 1462 HCWs approached, 880 completed the survey, among which 819 (93.1%) had a completed vaccination status. Infection after t...

Research paper thumbnail of Professionalism among nurses working in a tertiary hospital

Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences

Introduction: Professionalism in nursing practice ensures safety and quality patient care. A high... more Introduction: Professionalism in nursing practice ensures safety and quality patient care. A high level of professionalism is essential for developing professional identity. The purpose of this study was to find out the nurses’ professionalism and professional identity. Method: A cross sectional analytical study was conducted in September 2021 among nurses of Patan Hospital. Data were collected using Snizek-Revised Professionalism Inventory and Adam’s Professional Identity Scale via online Google form and printed forms. Spearman’s rho test was used to analyze the correlation between professionalism and professional identity. The associations of professionalism and professional identity with personal characteristics of nurses were measured by Pearson’s Chi-square test. Result: A total of 386 nurses participated in the study. Of the participants, only 181(46.95%) had a membership in any nursing professional organization. A high level of professionalism was perceived by 205(53.1%) with...

Research paper thumbnail of Incidence of neonatal hypothermia and its association with low birth weight, preterm delivery, APGAR score and nursing care

Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences, 2019

Introductions: Neonatal hypothermia increases morbidity and mortality . This study aimed to asses... more Introductions: Neonatal hypothermia increases morbidity and mortality . This study aimed to assess the incidence of neonatal hypothermia and its association with low birth weight, preterm delivery, APGAR score and nursing care practices. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out to assess the neonatal hypothermia in neonates born via vaginal deliveries at Maternity ward of Patan hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Nepal, during Aug–Sept 2018. The study was approved from institutional review committee of PAHS. Axillary temperature was measured 4 times, at ten minutes and at 1,2, 4 hours after delivery by using Micro Life digital thermometer. The SPSS was used to analyse data for association of hypothermia with low birth weight, preterm delivery, APGAR score and nursing care practices. Chi square and fisher exact tests were used and p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: Out of 153 neonates, neonatal hypothermia was seen in 61 (39.8%), 66 (43.1...

Research paper thumbnail of Breakthrough infection after Covishield COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal

Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences, 2021

Introduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have an important role in the control ... more Introduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have an important role in the control and prevention of the pandemic. However, infection after vaccination, though uncommon, has been reported after partial or complete immunization. This study aims to find out vaccine breakthrough infection after the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine. Method: This cross-sectional survey was conducted among the health care workers (HCWs) from May 2021 to July 2021 at Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal who received the Covishield vaccine. The data were collected using Google form and a printed questionnaire on COVID 19 breakthrough infection ≥2w after vaccination. The rate of breakthrough infection, hospitalization, and its association with age, gender, and working departments of HCWs was analyzed using SPSS. Ethical approval was obtained. Result: Out of 1462 HCWs approached, 880 completed the survey, among which 819 (93.1%) had a completed vaccination status. Infection after t...