Publications by authors named "Janet Alva"
Background And Objectives: Construction workers are prone to develop musculoskeletal problems and it is a leading cause for the morbidity due to their work type. This study aimed to assess the body mechanics practice and perceived musculoskeletal problems of construction workers.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between November 2019 and July 2020 among 390 construction workers at construction sites under selected villages of Udupi District, Karnataka by using by proportionate method.
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- The study assesses the knowledge, readiness, and challenges faced by non-healthcare professionals in administering first aid, based on a survey of 384 individuals in Udupi Taluk.
- Results showed that 68% had average first aid knowledge, while 93.4% were willing to help in emergencies, but they faced barriers like language barriers, lack of information, and fear.
- The conclusion highlights the need to improve first aid training and address these barriers to enhance the willingness and capability of non-healthcare professionals to respond effectively during emergencies.
As in other fields, auditing in clinical nursing can go a long way in enhancing the productivity of nurses. Nursing audit is helpful in ascertaining the extent to which the organisation complies with the relevant quality norms and can involve in procedural or assessment criteria. Purposive sampling technique was used in this study which involved 255 staff nurses from two hospitals of Karnataka.
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