Research provides a body of knowledge to practice professional nursing and this significance is well – appreciated in Pushpagiri College of Nursing. PCON creates a platform for the students and faculty members to establish quality and encourage evidence based practice in the field of Nursing.
Research Enrichment Program
Research Enrichment Program is organized once in a month for faculty and post graduate students to inculcate the latest research methods and concepts. The sessions are taken by experts in the field of research accompanied by hands on training as needed.
Faculty Research Projects are instituted to motivate and expertise faculty members in conducting research activities. Faculty members are involved in department and inter department research projects and their works are published in national and international journals. Faculty have also presented scientific papers in national and international conferences.
Dissemination of nursing knowledge is essential for advanced practice nurses. PCON provides a platform for the under graduate and post graduate students all over kerala to publicize their research findings by organizing Intercollegiate Scientific Paper Presentation at state level every year. Thisis designed to equip the students to be future leaders in the health care community.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WORK
| Sl No. | TITLE OF THE WORK |
| 1 | Level of anxiety in patients with cardiac diseases admitted in the cardiology ward of Pushpagiri medical college hospital |
| 2 | Attitude of significant family members toward the patients with major mental illness among the patients attending the psychiatric unit of Pushpagiri medical college hospital |
| 3 | Knowledge of staff nurses regarding ventilating care of patient in ICU of Pushpagiri Medical college hospital |
| 4 | Knowledge of antenatal mothers on breast feeding in Puspagiri medical College hospital |
| 5 | Knowledge, practice and attitude towards breast self examination among the female population between the age group of 18-50 years admitted in the selected wards of PMCH |
| 6 | Knowledge regarding dietary management of adult diabetic patients admitted in PMCH |
| 7 | Knowledge regarding the selected risk factors of low birth weight among mothers in a selected hospitals |
| 8 | Knowledge and practice of diabetic patients regarding foot care in PMCH |
| 9 | Effectiveness of planned teaching program me on improving the knowledge of patients with hypertension regarding the importance of non pharmacological measures in a selected hospitals in Kerala |
| 10 | Attitude and knowledge of Bsc nursing students towards caring HIV positive patients in a selected college of nursing Tiruvalla |
| 11 | Opinion of staff nurses regarding the effectiveness of changes in uniform on quality patient care in PMCH |
| 12 | Knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding infection prevention and control in the selected wards of PMCH |
| 13 | Knowledge and practice of mothers regarding complementary feeding attending selected outpatient department of PMCH |
| 14 | Knowledge and attitude of staff nurses towards nursing process in PMCH |
| 15 | A descriptive study to identify the factors contributing to drug non compliance among patients with major mental illness in psychiatric setting of PMCH as expressed by the significant relatives |
| 16 | Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding dietary management among patients with chronic renal failure attending a selected hospitals |
| 17 | A study to access the effect of Kaleidoscopic distraction on pain perception in pediatric clients during invasive procedures in a selected hospitals at Pathanamthitta |
| 18 | Effect of information booklet regarding cardiac rehabilitation on patients with myocardinal infraction in a selected hospitals in Kerala |
| 19 | A study to assess the effect of self instructional module on knowledge regarding acute diarrheal diseases among the mothers of children below 5 years who are admitted in a pediatric wards of selected hospitals in Pathanmthitta District |
| 20 | A study to assess the job satisfaction among staff nurses in selected hospitals in Pathanamathitta |
| 21 | The study to assess the effect of post operative exercise in preventing complications after general surgery in a selected detaching hospitals in Tiruvalla |
| 22 | A study to assess the impact of planned teaching programme on improving the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding pressure sore prevention in a selected hospitals in Kerala |
| 23 | A study to assess the sleep pattern of hospitalized clients with respiratory disorder in a selected hospitals in Pathanamthitta |
| 24 | A study to assess the effect of planned teaching programme on anxiety level of patients who are planning to undergo coronary angiogram ina selected hospitals in Pathanmamthitta |
| 25 | Effect of planned teaching programme among primi para mothers regarding the knowledge about growth and development of babies of age (0-1 years) in a selected hospitals in Pathanamthitta |
| 26 | A study to assess the relationship between anxiety and exam productivity of nursing students in a selected colleges of nursing in Tiruvalla |
| 27 | The effect of planned teaching programmer on knowledge regarding hypercholesterolemia among patients with hypercholesterolemia admitted patients selected hospitals |
| 28 | A study to assess the effectiveness of music therapy in pain reduction among surgical clients in their post operative period in a selected teaching hospitals at Tiruvalla in Pathanmthitta |
| 29 | Prevalence rate of dental problems and oral hygiene practices among school children in a selected schools in Pathanamthitta |
| 30 | A study to assess the effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge level of mothers under 5 children regarding management of febrile seizures in a selected rural community Thiruvalla |
| 31 | Effect of information booklet regarding methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection and Its prevention on knowledge level of staff nurses in ICU’s of a selected medical college hospital in Kerala |
| 32 | A study to effect of back massage on the quality of sleep of hospitalized clients above 50 years in selected hospitals in Pathanamthitta |
| 33 | A study to assess the effect of planned teaching pragramme on knowledge level of patients of children below 10 years regarding first aid measures in emergency situation in selected rural community Tiruvalla |
| 34 | A study to assess the effect of video assisted teaching on knowledge and skill regarding self administration of insulin among diabetic patients (CD) |
| 35 | A study to identify the cases of pre hypertension and factors leading to the same among female workers in selected hospitals in Pathanamthitta |
| 36 | A study to assess the effect of structured teaching programme on the knowledge and practice of ICU nurses regarding tracheal suctioning in a selected ICUs of teaching hospitals in Kerala |
| 37 | Effect of planned teaching programme among rural teenage girls regarding their knowledge a bout reproductive health in a selected community in Pathanamthitta |
| 38 | A study to identify the case of prehypertension and factors leading to the same among female workers in a selected hospitals in Pathanamthitta |
| 39 | Project on operation theatre |
| 40 | A study to assess the perception of psychosocial and spiritual needs of ESRO patients and their care givers perception about the same in a selected hospitals in Kerala |
| 41 | The effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding breast feeding among expectant mothers |
| 42 | A study to asses the effect of normal saline flush on intraveneous candulla patency among patients receiving bolus medications in a selected hospitals |
| 43 | A study to asses s the hand washing practices among health care personnles in a tertiary care patients in all shift by crossectional observation |
| 44 | A study to assess perceived workplace stress and psychosocial and somatic compliance of staff nurses in a selected hospitals in Pathanamthitta |
| 45 | Effect of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude related to alcohol and tobacco use among school children |
| 46 | Study to assess the occurrence of prehypertension and related risk factors among students and employees in a selected teaching hospitals of Pathanamthitta |
| 47 | Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding hyperchalestolemia among patients with hyperchalestemia admitted in a selected hospital |
| 48 | Study to assess the effect of self instructional module on knowledge regarding acute diarrhoeal diseases among the mothers to children below ears who are admitted in pediatric wards to selected hospitals in Pathanamthitta district |
| 49 | Study to assess the hand washing practice among healthcare personnels in a tertiary care hospital in all shifts by cross sectional observation |
| 50 | Study to compare the effectiveness of nursing care plan format and traditional method in implementing nursing care, among nursing personnel working in postnatal wards of selected hospital |
| 51 | Knowledge on hazards of smoking among adolescents in a selected school in Poomalliyoorkonam area |
| 52 | Study to assess the preventive practices of Dengue fever among the residents of Kudappanakkunnu Panchayat |
| 53 | Study to compare the effectiveness of nursing care plan format and traditional method in implementing nursing care among nursing personnel working in partial wards of selected hospital |
| 54 | Effectiveness of therapeutic nurse patient relationship in improving the quality of life and terminally ill cancer patients |
| 55 | Effect of planned teaching programme on the knowledge regarding child sexual abuse among pre adolescent girls from a selected school in Pathanmthitta district |
| 56 | Study to assess the effect of a pressure ulcer assessment and prevention protocol; in a selected hospital in Pathanamthitta district |
| 57 | Study to assess the knowledge and practice regarding self management diabetes among TypeII diabetic patient |
| 58 | Nutritional outcome of nasogastric Tube feeding among inpatients in a aselected tertiary care teaching hospital |
| 59 | Study to compare the health and lifestyle habits among female undergraduate nursing students and female non medical undergraduate students |
| 60 | Study to assess the effect of life style of physical development of adolescent at the age of 13-14 years in selected aided and unaided schools in Tiruvalla Municipality |
| 61 | Study to assess the effect of self instructional module on knowledge and practice regarding source preservation and utilization of water among residents of the selected panchayat in Pathanamthitta district |
| 62 | Work related to musculoskeletal problems and variocity among female nurses |
| 63 | Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding mosquito control measures among the residents of a selected village in Pathanamthitta district |
| 64 | Descriptive study to assess the nutritional status and factors influencing nutritional status of children aged 1-5 years in a selected community in Pathanamthitta district |
| 65 | Comparitive study to assess the breakfast consumption pattern and reported effects among adolescent girls in selected schools of Pathanamthitta |
| 66 | Study to assess the planned teaching programme on knowledge level and dietary practice regarding the consumption of maida based food products among higher secondary school students at selected school students at a selected schools in Pathaamthitta district |
| 67 | Study to assess the knowledge and attitude among students of healthcare courses regarding kidney donation in a selected institution at Pathanamthitta district |
| 68 | Expectations and experiences of students about nurse educator as role model |
| 69 | Study to assess the effect of awareness programme on knowledge and practice regarding prevention of iron deficiency anaemia among pre- adolescent girls and their mothers in a selected schools in Pathanamthitta |
| 70 | Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding body mechanics among BSc nursing students |
| 71 | Study to assess the perception of staff nurses regarding factors influencing quality of nursing education and their clinical competency |
| 72 | Study to assess the effect of an awareness campaign on knowledge regarding anti tobacco programme among the members of self help groups in a panchayat at pathanamthitta |
| 73 | Study to assess the perception on roles and challenges in disaster management among the members of selected voluntary organization at kottayam district |
| 74 | A study to assess the effectiveness of nursing intervention package on sleep and fatigue of maintenance hemodialysis patients in a selected hospital at Pathanamthitta district |
| 75 | A study to assess the stress experienced by mothers of preterm babies admitted in neonatal intensive care unit in a selected hospital at Pathanamthitta |
| 76 | A study to assess the effect of a planned teaching programme on knowledge level regarding disaster preparedness among higher secondary students in a selected school Alappuzha district |
| 77 | A study to assess the knowledge regarding importance of play in development of children among mothers of under five children in selected agananwadis in Thiruvalla Taluk |
| 78 | A study to assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching programme on knowledge level of disaster management of flood among local residents in a selected area at Alappuzha district |
| 79 | A study to assess the risk factors and clinical manifestations among patients with chronic kidney diseases in selected hospitals at Pathanamthitta district |
| 80 | Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge of kidney disease prevention among diabetics and hypertensives |
| 81 | A study to assess the effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding ecofriendly domestic waste utilization among women in selected village in Pathanamthitta district |
| 82 | The effect of awareness programme on knowledge regarding early detection and prevention of breast cancer among women in a selected kudumbasree unit at Pathanamthitta district |
| 83 | The Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge level regarding thyroid related disorders among women in a selected community at Pathanamthitta district |
| 84 | Study to assess the perception of play experiences and play preferences among children |
| 85 | Study to assess the factors affecting compliance to dots therapy among TB patients attending selected dot centers in thiruvalla Taluk |
| 86 | Effect of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection among adolescent girls in a selected school at Pathanamthitta district. |
| 87 | Study to assess the knowledge regarding early detection of oral cancer among professional drivers attending regional transport office Tiruvalla |
| 88 | Perceived workplace stress and coping strategies among staff nurses |
| 89 | Study to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module regarding breast self examination for the prevention and early detection of breast cancer among female class IV workers in aselected hospital in Pathanamthitta District |
| 90 | Effect of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding dental caries among mothers of pre-school children |
| 91 | Study to assess the effectiveness of knowledge regarding prevention of cervical cancer among women in selected Kudumbasree unit in Pathanamthitta district |
| 92 | Study to assess the effect of planned teaching programme regarding Kangaroo mother care among mothers of preterm babies |
| 93 | Study to assess the prevalence of selfie syndrome among young adults in a selected college at Pathanamthitta District |
| 94 | Assess the level of stress and coping among caregivers of cancer patients |
| 95 | Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding varicose veins among women |
| 96 | Effect of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding foot care among diabetic patients |
| 97 | Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among school girls |
| 98 | Effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding hyperlipidemia among women |
| 99 | Effect of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding blood donation among adults in a selected community area in Pathanamthitta district |