Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing

Rural Health is one of the vital elements of global health. India being a nation of villages    requires an intensive approach towards rural health. Significant challenges are being faced  in obtaining timely and proper medical diagnoses, which can negatively impact their health  outcomes. Diagnostic gaps and limited access to healthcare in rural communities lead to   consequences such as delayed diagnosis, and increased risk for disease, which impacts  their lifestyle and Quality of life. Various schemes and policies have been formulated by the Government of India, aiming to bridge the diagnostic divide through leveraging advancements
in telehealth and mobile diagnostics, investing in healthcare, workforce development, and   empowering rural communities through education and engagement. Hence, all medical and  paramedical professionals have a responsibility to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare  for all. Hence, healthcare workers can take steps to create awareness regarding facilities implemented by the Government and its benefits is need an hour.
 

Context: Burnout in nurses is prevalent in healthcare, and it can lead to serious consequences.  When the stress of the job causes physical, mental, and emotional fatigue, this phenomenon is   called nurse burnout. The majority of nursing professionals experience nurse burnout at some point in their careers.  Aim: The present study focused to assess the perceived burnout level among staff nurses  working in Guru Nanak Dev Hospital at Amritsar. Setting and Design: A descriptive study design was adopted to achieve the objectives of the study. Methods and Material: A sample of 30 staff nurses were selected for the study by using purposive sampling technique. The tool consists of demographic variables and Copenhagen  burnout inventory which include personal burnout, client burnout and work-related burnout.  Statistical analysis used: The data collected were organized and analyzed by using
descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The result showed that majority 20(66.7%) of staff nurses had mild burnout and
some of them 10(33.3%) had moderate burnout. Majority of staff nurses had experienced greater   extent of personal burnout (46.94) and work burnout (41.42) followed by client burnout (38.94).  Conclusion: The study concluded that most of the nurses had personal and work-related  burnout which affected their quality of life. This research study helps to find suitable  interventions and coping strategies to reduce burnout and to provide healthy work environment  to staff nurses.
 

Context: Study can help in identifying gaps in care and areas needing improvement, leading   to better overall patient management. The findings may inform policymakers and healthcare  administrators about the needs and challenges faced by patients in psychotherapy settings. Aim: The current study aimed to identify Bio-Psycho-Social Problems among the patient’s   undergoing psychotherapy of selected rehabilitation centers.  Methodology: A quantitative technique and descriptive survey design were utilized, with Rosenstock's Health Belief Model serving as the conceptual underpinning for the study. A  sample of 50 patients was chosen using a non-probability convenient sampling technique.  Statistical analysis used: The structured questionnaire technique was employed to evaluate  the psycho-social issues. The findings were elucidated through the utilization of descriptive
and inferential statistics.  Results: The study result reveal that, with regard to psycho social problems, the mean score
of subjects was 37.08 with Standard deviation of ±16.55, median of 34 and a range of 15-64  as against possible range of 00-75. Majority 20(40%) of subjects were had moderate nature of   problems, 16(32%) of subjects were had mild nature of problems and remaining 14(28%) of  subjects were had severe nature of psycho-social problems.   The computed Chi-square value for association the psychosocial problems of patient  undergoing psychotherapy is significantly associated with their age and occupation at 0.05
levels. Conclusion: Insights gained from this study can be used to develop training programs for   healthcare professionals.
 

Context: Nomo-phobia or No- Mobile Phone Phobia is described as a psychological condition   when people have a fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity. The burden of this   problem is now increasing globally.   Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the level of knowledge and level of Nomo-phobia  among adolescent students.   Setting and Design: Research design for study was Quasi experimental-pre-test and post-test control group design.  Methods and Material: The samples of 60 adolescent students were selected to collect data  by convenient sampling technique. The tool for data collection were demographic variables,
Nomo-Phobia rating scale and structured knowledge Questionnaire regarding Nomo-phobia.  Statistical analysis used: The collected data were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential method.  Results: The findings of the study have shown that in experimental group majority in pre-test 16(53.3%) had moderate Nomo-phobia where as in post-test majority 21(70%) had mild  Nomo-phobia. Moreover, in control group findings showed that majority 18(6%) and 20(66.7%)   had moderate Nomo-phobia in pre-test as well as in post-test respectively. About knowledge level, in experimental group during pre-test majority (66.7%) had average  knowledge while in post-test majority (73.3%) had good knowledge regarding Nomo-phobia.   Results in control group showed that during pre-test majority (56.7%) had average knowledge and in post-test majority (63.3%) had average knowledge regarding Nomo-phobia.  Conclusion: Findings concluded that structured teaching program was very effective in
reducing level of Nomo-phobia and improving knowledge regarding Nomo-phobia among  adolescents.