iosr-JNHS   Volume-4 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov-Dec 2015

Abstract: The study titled "Knowledge and practice of documentation among nurses in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH)" was carried out to determine nurses' knowledge and practice of documentation. Relevant literatures were reviewed. A multistage and simple random sampling was used. Questionnaire (260) was the instrument of data collection with a response rate of 100% since 290 questionnaires were distributed. Frequency distribution tables, pie chart and bar chart were used to present the data. From the result of the study, most respondents (91.7%) were females and Christians (68.3%). All respondents have heard about documentation and thus practice all to the best of their abilities. About 70% of respondents practice effective documentation, 52% answered that effective documentation is done during the evening shift and 86.2% realized that there are barriers to documentation. It is recommended that there should be increased awareness about effective documentation process and implication of improper documentation.

Key words: knowledge, practice, documentation, nurses.

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Abstract: Background Recent evidence suggests that cancer treatments have become more distress. The need for new techniques to manage pain, nausea, and other side effects are more necessary. Alternative interventions are more common used with chemotherapy patients. Patients with all tumor types need to use alternative intervention to decrease aversive side effects of chemotherapy. Aim. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Behavioral Intervention on reducing physical and psychological symptoms among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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Abstract: Background: Hypertension is one of the most common health problems in the world. Although hypertension can be modified, it is a leading risk factor for mortality, and there is a large proportion of elderly patients whose blood pressure remains uncontrolled. Knowledge and life style modifications of patients play an important role in the controlling of hypertension and preventing their long-term complications. Aim: This study was conducted to assess level of knowledge and perceptions related to hypertension, lifestyle behavior modifications and challenges that facing hypertensive patients.

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Abstract: Auditing the Medical Record is maintained by 'proper management of health records and accurate, comprehensive record-keeping. Ensuring quality of patient care documentation can be attainted through its completeness in its medical record. This parameter is essential in the continuity of care rendered by different health professionals in the hospital. In return, the medical records can promote safety and effective communication with the health care team.

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