» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The global community is increasingly addressing the paediatric obesity epidemic due to its profound effects on both physical and psychosocial well being (Wessel & Macintyre 2020). The World Health Organisation (WHO; 2021) reports that childhood…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Hospitalised patients experience significant distress due to pain (Ramira, Instone, & Clark, 2019). As per the definition provided by the Pain Research Organisation, it is "the unpleasant sensory and emotional experience accompanied by tissue d…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In making decisions regarding patient care, the advancement of the nursing profession requires the application of a logical and rational approach to problem solving. Utilizing information from nursing practice, nursing theories, and other science…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Infant feeding methods are a major determinant of infant nutritional status, which in turn, affects infant morbidity and mortality. Among feeding methods, breastfeeding is of particular importance because this practice is fundamental for growth,…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of Study Malnutrition is a widespread problem in underdeveloped countries, which has a significant impact on the overall health of the population (Gómez, 2020). Malnutrition, as described by the World Food Programme (WFP), is a state in which a person's…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The growth and development of children, particularly in the first two years of life, are significantly influenced by an appropriate diet (Aggarwal, Verma, Faridi & Dayachand, 2018). The mother is the most critical individual in a baby's existen…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The nation's present and future are contingent upon the contributions of children. The foundation of a nation is comprised of children. Healthy children develop into healthy adults who possess the requisite emotional poise and physical fortitud…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Globally, nurses are considered the essential and fundamental component of every hospital, hence proficiency and methodologies employed by nurses play a vital role in managing infections, consequently enhancing the standard of care delivered to…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Infants and young child feeding is critical for child health and survival; it is recommended that infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life and thereafter receive adequate complementary foods in addition to continue…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Globally, the unpredictability of emergencies such as natural disasters, accidents, or health crises like pandemics highlights the need for teamwork to ensure prompt, organized responses. It is no doubt according to Kapucu & Garayev (2021) that…Continue Reading »
» AN ASSESSMENT INTO THE CONSISTENT EFFECT OF NURSE LED EDUCATION ON SELF CARE BEHAVIOR AND DISEASE KNOWLEDGE IN HEART FAILURE PATIENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study One of the most common cardiovascular conditions, chronic heart failure has a significant risk of repeated ho…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study In the face of mounting global health concerns, the resilience of healthcare workers, particularly nurses, has emerged as a vital factor in improving public health response. Nurses, who make up a sizable fraction of the worldwide healthcare workf…Continue Reading »
» AN INVESTIGATION INTO GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SELF CARE MAINTENANCE AND ITS IMPACT AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a multifaceted and progressive disorder marked by the heart's incapacity to pump enough b…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The function of the nurse manager (NM) in healthcare is complex and complicated. Translating organisational strategic vision, values, and objectives into action at the unit level is the primary responsibility of nurse managers (NMs). In addit…Continue Reading »
» AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE KNOWLEDGE AND RISK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a predominant cause of morbidity and death worldwide, profoundly affecting the quality of life of …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study In order to protect patients' health and get the best possible results, reducing medical mistakes is a critical aim of patient safety [Franklin et al, 2020]. Involving patients and their families is a critical tactic in reducing avoidable patien…Continue Reading »
» AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE VICARIOUS RESILIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING; A CASE STUDY OF YABA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study One important notion in mental health nursing is vicarious resilience. It describes how one gains resilience and personal deve…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study In healthcare settings, reality shock is a recurring worry, especially for just graduated nurses. Reality shock typically appears three to six months after these nurses start working, presenting as a perceived disconnect between their learnt pra…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Depression, a common mental condition, affects about 5% of the global adult population [WHO, 2023], significantly diminishing quality of life and incurring a substantial health cost. Depressive symptoms account for 7.5% of all years lived with d…Continue Reading »
» AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CHALLENGES OF NURSING CAREGIVER FOR PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA RESIDING IN NURSING HOMES IN LAGOS STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The primary symptom of dementia, an acquired intellectual impairment, is cognitive failure. The World Health Orga…Continue Reading »
» AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE COMPETENCE OF GERIATRIC NURSES AS A CLINICAL NURSING STAFF ACROSS GENERAL HOSPITALS IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study According to the WHO figures [2022], the world’s population is living longer. Globally, the population of elderly people…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Objective of the study 1.4 Research questions 1.5 Significance of the study 1.6 Scope of the study 1.7 Limitation of the study 1.8 Definition of terms …Continue Reading »
» AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES (KAP) OF INTRA ABDOMINAL PRESSURE MONITORING AMONG PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE NURSES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The steady state pressure in the abdominal cavity brought on by the interplay of the internal orga…Continue Reading »
» AN ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG INTENSIVE CARE UNIT STAYS IN PATIENTS AFTER CARDIAC SURGERY WITH CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Cardiac surgery, especially procedures using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), has markedly progressed…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Human resources are widely regarded as the most fundamental, scarce, and critical component of modern healthcare systems. Nurses are the most common vocation in healthcare, hence the shortage is especially acute. It has been identified as one of …Continue Reading »
