The success of infant development through complementary feeding depends on direct maternal knowledge because ignorance may lead to nutritional problems. The researchers conducted a descriptive study through convenient nonprobability sampling to assess nursing practices and weaning knowledge of fifty primipara women at BCM Hospital Khairabad, Sitapur. The researchers obtained written consent prior to obtaining data through checklists as well as well-designed questions. The study participants scored an average of 3.82 points with six participants above the mean average (SD=6.63) while their knowledge assessment had an average score of 2.84 points with seven participants above the mean average (SD=4.97). Knowledge of mothers alongside their education status and food choices exhibited significant correlations that reached statistical significance at p< 0.05. The relationship between maternal weaning awareness and reported weaning techniques was recognized as positive. Results demonstrate that mothers' weaning views heavily depend on their dietary choices combined with their education level. Improving weaning knowledge positively affects the implementation of appropriate supplemental feeding methods, decreasing infant malnutrition risks. The research explores methods for stopping malnutrition among new mothers who are primipara during weaning with supplemental feeding strategies.
The rising prevalence of diabetes, particularly in older people, is placing an unsustainable burden on district and community nursing teams. District and community nurses now handle complex diabetes management, including insulin administration, glucose monitoring, foot screening and patient education, despite workforce shortages. Hospital discharges often add to their workload, as many people with diabetes lose confidence in self-management and rely on district and community nurses for insulin injections. Without proper training and support, district nurses struggle to provide holistic care, leading to poorer patient outcomes. Better collaboration between hospital teams, diabetes specialists and primary care providers is essential to address this issue. Investing in nurse education and technology, such as continuous glucose monitoring, could reduce home visits and ease the pressure on district nurses while improving diabetes care.
In Brief This study assessed the Raedwoon program, a 25-day nursing leadership course, using a quasi-experimental design. It found overall improvements in leadership and nursing competencies, except in the "Inspire a Shared Vision" practice and documentation skills.
Abstract Purpose This study investigated antidepressant-like effect of Gl-E on rats exposed to UCMS and elucidated its potential mechanism of antidepressant action of Gl-E by detecting the levels of monoamines and their metabolites in the rats’ brains. Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to UCMS and treated with extract of G. lucidum (Gl-E) and fluoxetine (FLU) for 28 consecutive days. The sucrose preference test (SPT) and open field test (OFT) were applied to assess the antidepressant effects. The levels of monoamines including serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT), norepinephrine (NE) and dopamine (DA) and their metabolites in the brain of rats were measured by HPLC. Results The results revealed that 4 weeks of UCMS exposure induced significant depression-like behavior, with low 5-HT, NE and DA levels in the rats’ brains. The treatment of Gl-E (0.1 and 0.5 g/kg) or FLU significantly alleviated the behavior deficiency and body weight reduction in UCMS rats. In addition, the levels of 5-HT, NE and DA in the brain of UCMS rats were increased after the Gl-E treatment. Conclusion The present study demonstrated that Gl-E could ameliorate depression-like behaviors in UCMS rats. Monoamines played an important role in the antidepressant action of Gl-E.
Introduction: Mindfulness can improve anxiety and depression symptoms, but few studies evaluate mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) with care partnerships affected by stroke. Care partnership involves someone with a chronic condition and their partner (e.g. spouse, caregiver) working together in a partnership. Aim: Study the experiences and outcomes for care partnerships using MBIs together after stroke. Methods: Systematic mixed studies review and mixed methods case study research. The thesis was ethically approved and completed 2016-2021. The systematic review examined change to stress, anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, mindfulness, and relationships after using MBI. Mixed methods case study research recruited care partnerships experiencing anxiety symptoms and/or depression symptoms after stroke. Participants received an online MBI called Be Mindful and data was collected weeks 0, 4, and 8. Data collection involved the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, the Mutuality Scale, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, and post-intervention interviews. Potential for effectiveness was evaluated with effect direction and minimal clinically important difference (MCID). Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) explains the findings. Results: The systematic review included 10 studies and found MBIs improve mindfulness, stress, anxiety symptoms, and depression symptoms. Qualitative synthesis produced the mindfulness with care partnerships themes. The mixed methods case study research recruited 5 care partnerships (10 participants). Most care partnerships were white, living together, and spouses. Be Mindful adherence was between 0%-100%. Participants improved mindfulness (n=8, 80%), anxiety symptoms (n=7, 70%), depression symptoms (n=4, 40%), and mutuality (n=3, 30%). MCID was achieved for anxiety symptoms (n=5, 50%) and depression symptoms (n=2, 20%). IPA found evidence of conflicting and contradictory experiences so dialectical tension was used to articulate the continuum of perspectives and themes produced in the analysis. Conclusion: Care partnerships using MBIs can experience improvements in mindfulness, anxiety symptoms, and depression symptoms. This thesis makes an original contribution to knowledge by exploring the experience and outcomes for care partnerships using MBIs together. This thesis highlights the value of MBIs for care partnerships, but the findings are preliminary and more research is needed before making firm recommendations.
