International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing
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<p align="center"><strong>International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing <strong>(IJOrN)</strong></strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"> <strong>Click </strong><strong><a href="/index.php?journal=IJORN&page=about&op=editorialTeam">here</a> for complete Editorial Board</strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"> </p><p><strong>International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing:</strong> is a peer reviewed journal. The Journal intends to help Nurses and Clinical staff involved in the areas of Orthopedics and trauma Care. <strong>It's a biannual journal, started in 2016.</strong></p><p><strong>Journal DOI No: 10.37628/IJOrN</strong></p><p><strong>Readership:</strong> Graduates, Postgraduates, Research Scholars, Nurses, in Institutions, and Hospitals</p><p><strong>Indexing: </strong>The Journal is indexed in Google Scholar</p><p> </p><p><strong>Focus and Scope Cover</strong></p><ul><li>Musculoskeletal System</li><li>Sports Injuries and Musculoskeletal Trauma</li><li>Orthopedic Surgery</li><li>Degenerative Diseases</li><li>Children Orthopedics</li><li>Orthopedic Nursing</li><li>Orthopedic Trauma</li><li>Arthroscopy</li><li>Orthopedic Implants</li><li>Fracture and Physiotherapy</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Submission of Paper: </strong><strong></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>All contributions to the journal are rigorously refereed and are selected on the basis of quality and originality of the work. The journal publishes the most significant new research papers or any other original contribution in the form of reviews and reports on new concepts in all areas pertaining to its scope and research being done in the world, thus ensuring its scientific priority and significance.</p><p> </p><p>Manuscripts are invited from academicians, students, research scholars and faculties for publication consideration.</p><p> </p><p>Papers are accepted for editorial consideration through email <strong>info@journalspub.com </strong>or <strong>nursing.excellence@conwiz.in</strong><strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Abbreviation: IJOrN</strong><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><em><br /> </em><strong>Frequency</strong>: Two issues per year</p><p><strong><a href="/index.php?journal=IJORN&page=about&op=editorialPolicies#peerReviewProcess">Peer Reviewed Policy</a></strong></p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong> </strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://journalspub.com/JournalsDetails.aspx?jid=115">Editorial Board</a></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://journalspub.com/pdf/Guidelines%20for%20authors.pdf"><strong>Instructions to Authors</strong></a></p><p> </p>en-USInternational Journal of Orthopedic NursingRisk Factors and Demographic Details in a Sample Population of Osteoarthritis Patients: An Observational Study
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<p><em>Osteoarthritis is the third most leading cause of disease burden measured as disability adjusted life years (DALY) worldwide and is assumed that over years it will be a major economic burden over society. </em><em>This condition usually occurs by a slow progression of degeneration of articular cartilage in the underlying bone at the joint margins. As per Unani system of medicine, derangement of four humours is responsible for occurrence of disease. The present study was carried out at Majeedia Hospital & Department of Moalejat, Faculty of Medicine, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. The main aim of the study was to observe the risk factors and demographic details in a sample population of patients of osteoarthritis. Our observations were based on age, sex, religion, occupation, dietary habits, smoking habits, BMI and Mizaj. Although obese and overweight individuals are more prone to development of osteoarthritis, but in this study, maximum number of patients were having normal BMI. Maximum patients (90%) in this study were non-smokers as majority of patients were females.</em></p>Mushtaq Ahmad PayerShiekh MohmadJunaid Nazir Dandroo
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2023-02-202023-02-20821410.37628/ijorn.v8i2.2288Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Health Education on Knowledge Regarding Phantom Sensation and Its Management Among Patients Undergoing Amputation
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<p><strong><em>Background:</em></strong><em> pain is subjective in nature, the accuracy of the level of pain remains subjective; however, the objectivity is learnt by visual analog scale, yet the score and level of pain remains subjective in nature. Various types of pain are identified; among which, phantom pain is a pain felt like from the part that no longer is present due to amputation or traumatic injury. The phantom pain is perceived due to impulses from brain and spinal cord. Phantom pain is painful and common after amputation or traumatic injury. Hence the present study aims to educate the patients undergoing amputation and sensitize about phantom pain, its occurrence and self-management of sensation by assessing knowledge and educating about phantom pain. <strong>Methodology:</strong> one group pretest posttest design was selected, using purposive sampling technique, a total of 45 patients undergoing amputation due to various etiology (Diabetic, traumatic, elective, emergency) were selected from orthopedic units. A pretest was performed to assess the knowledge of phantom sensation and its management using structured questionnaire, following that an education program was conducted and posttest was conducted using same structured questionnaire. The effectiveness of the study was assessed by verbal communication by post-surgery patients about the phantom sensation and the means of their management and coping. The structured questionnaire had content validity index of 85% and reliability of 0.89. The collected scores were analyzed for statistical analysis in SPSS version 18.0 and results were interpreted. <strong>Results:</strong> the findings of the study revealed that the knowledge of the patients on phantom sensation and its management was poor and they had less understanding of pain and its coping; majority of the patients were anxious about surgery and its outcome. Post health educational program, the coping, management of phantom sensation was good in comparison to pretest scores and the results were supported by better managing of patients regarding phantom sensation. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> the present study designed to health educate the patients undergoing the amputation for the various causes, regarding the phantom sensation and its management. The study found that the health education was effective in bringing the desired change in perseverance of phantom sensation and coping it in better manner. Study like this should be carried out to large group of patients undergoing amputation surgery to combat the phantom sensation and to cope with the emotions and bring health perception.</em></p>Veeresh V G
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2023-02-202023-02-20825810.37628/ijorn.v8i2.2289Assessment of Health Status in Musculoskeletal Disorders: An Observational Study
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<em><span lang="EN-US">Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) comprise a wide range of disorders of the muscles and bones</span><span lang="EN-US">, from those of acute onset and short duration to lifelong disorders,</span><span lang="EN-US"> but the most prevalent are the arthritic disorders. The specific consequences of musculoskeletal conditions are pain, stiffness, loss of mobility of the joints, deformity, disability, and loss of independence, reduced numbers of social interactions, and a decline in well-being, and to a lesser degree mortality. The major impact of MSDs is on the quality of life and is determined not only by illness but also by personal, socioeconomic, environmental and other factors.<sup> </sup>Musculoskeletal disorders</span><span lang="EN-US"> have overall worldwide impact, occur as a sequel of ageing and are less noticeable due to chronicity and no fatality. </span><span lang="EN-US">In Unani system of medicine, musculoskeletal disorders are described under a broad term “Waja-ul-Mafasil” and describe MSDs according to joints, muscles, or tendons involved such as, Waja-ul-Warik means Hip Joint pain, Wajauz-Zahr, means pain in deep and superficial muscles and tendons around the vertebral column. In Unani medicine, MSDs are mainly caused by changes in humoral temperament and accumulation of Mawad-e-Fasida in the joint cavities. A cross sectional community-based study was carried out to collect the data from house-to-house survey to identify the respondents between 18 and 60 years of age, with a sample size of 1000. A screening schedule and musculoskeletal diseases questionnaire was used to identify the positive respondents. </span><span lang="EN-US">Screened positive individuals were further evaluated for assessment of health status in musculoskeletal disorders by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). </span><span lang="EN-US">Present study was conducted with an objective to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and assessment of health status in musculoskeletal disorders. For diagnosis of MSDs, Standard clinical criteria were used. </span><span lang="EN-US">Chi-square and Fisher Exact test were used to find the significance of noticeable parameters. </span><span lang="EN-US">The data was computed using </span><span lang="EN-US">Statistical software SAS 9.2, SPSS 15</span><span lang="EN-US">. The prevalence of MSDs was found to be 13.9% (p<0.001**) (139/1000), and more common in females 18% (91/506) (p<0.001**), as compared to males 9.7% (48/494). As per HAQ score, 35.98% (50/139) were moderately affected</span></em>Shiekh MohmadMushtaqahmad PayerArish M.K. SherwaniYousuf Saleem
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2023-02-202023-02-208291510.37628/ijorn.v8i2.2290Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Protein Energy Malnutrition Jalandhar, Punjab
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<strong><em><span lang="EN-US">Background:</span></em></strong><em><span lang="EN-US"> To assess the knowledge of mother of under-five regarding protein energy malnutrition, a study was undertaken. <strong>Objectives: </strong>(1) To assess the pre-test knowledge score of mother regarding the Protein Energy Malnutrition in selected community area Nakodar, District Jalandhar (Punjab). (2) To assess the post-test knowledge score of mother PEM in selected community area Nakodar, District Jalandhar (Punjab). (3) To evaluate the knowledge score of mothers regarding the PEM in a chosen community area, Nakodar, District Jalandhar, both before and after the exam (Punjab). (4) To identify the relationship between pre-test and post-test maternal knowledge scores regarding PEM in a chosen community area and demographic factors. <strong>Methodology: </strong>The study was conducted in community area of Shankar with the sample of 60 mothers selected by convenient sampling technique. <strong>Results: </strong>The finding revealed that the majority of mothers 25 (41.66%) fall into the age category of 26–30 years, followed by two age groups 20–25 and 31–35 years having equal numbers of participants each 16 (26.67%), and only 03 (05%) were beyond 35 years. 18 mothers (30%) fall into both the Rs. 25,000, and 30,000 income brackets, while 12 (20%) fall into both the Rs. 10000 and 40,000 income brackets. It is worth noting that an equal number 16 (26.67%) of mothers fall in to +2 and graduate or above level of education each, whereas 15 (25%) mothers were illiterate and choose the none as a level of education. Only 13 (21.66%) mothers have passed high school (matric). Majority 22 (36.66%) of mothers works a teacher, whereas 19 (31.67%) mothers stay at home to care for children (housewife). While the remaining 12 (20%) and 07 (11.67%) mothers either opt doctor or other professions respectively. In addition, 25 mothers (41.66%) were members of a nuclear family, whereas just 13 (21.6%) were part of a <span>joint family, while remaining 22 (36.67%) raise their children alone (single parent). Additionally, only 05 (8.33%) moms had more than four children, while 22 (36.67%) mothers had three children, 21 (35%) mothers had one child, and 12 (20%) mothers had only one child. Almost half 28 (46.67%) participants reported of having good economic status, while 17 (23.33%), and 11 (18.33%) mothers reported having excellent and poor economic status respectively and only 07 (11.67%) claimed bad economic status. Moreover, more than one third of the mothers 21 (35%), said they learned about the topic from the mainstream media like TV, 18 (30%) of mothers acquired the information from hospital staff, while 11 (18.33%) from health professionals such ASHA and 10 (6.67%) learned it from neighbourhood.</span></span></em>Bimla RaniNamita SidhuNidhi SharmaAshu KesarSuman Lata JamesShiwalika Devi
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2023-02-202023-02-2082162310.37628/ijorn.v8i2.2291Syndrome of Impending Compartments: A Case Study
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<em><span lang="EN-US">Compartment syndrome is a disorder in which the circulation and functionality of the things inside a small compartment are compromised by increased tissue pressure. This occurs when pressure is raised over a certain level for a long enough period of time to lower capillary perfusion. The neurons and muscles inside the afflicted compartment therefore get inadequate tissue oxygenation as a result of the deficient tissue perfusion. The female came to the hospital with the history of fall on the floor and the complaints of pain, decreased movements, swelling and tenderness in the left hand wrist for 1 week. She was diagnosed as Impending Compartment Syndrome of Left wrist. She underwent symptomatic treatment and elevation of hand (arm sling) for 1 week. After the treatment, she got discharged from the hospital.</span></em>M. Manimehalai
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2023-02-202023-02-2082242810.37628/ijorn.v8i2.2292