Paediatric Nursing

Overview

The department of child health nursing came into existence in 2005 under the leadership of Ms. Deepa K Damodharan, Professor and later in 2012 headed by Rev. Sr. Tresa Anto CHF. Child Health Nursing comprises the study of children and their disease aspects. The subject helps in acquiring a great insight into child behaviour, the way they develop, their needs, modern concepts of child care, impact of hospitalization on the child and family, the needs of normal children through the stages of developmental and parental guidance, nursing management in common childhood diseases, management of behavioural and social problems in children, and welfare services for challenged children and an in-depth understanding of the child health nursing. The department offers M.Sc. (N) in child health nursing. The department also offers child health nursing course for V th&,VI th semester B.Sc. (N) students, as well as coordinate nursing education for both UG and PG students and Dr. Sr. Tresa Anto is guiding 7 Part Time scholars under KUHS.

Vision

Prepare as global paediatric nurse through teaching, researching, promoting and addressing issues in child health and child rights.

Mission

Transform the students to a skilled pediatric nurse as a educator, administrator, researcher and health care provider to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible with in-depth knowledge, skill and right attitude.

Core Values

• Respect
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Team work

Details of the Course

SINo.	Placement	Courses	Theory Hour	Practical Hour
1	Vth Semester B.Sc. (N)	Paediatric Nursing - I	100	160
2	Vth Semester B.Sc. (N)	Nursing Education	40	40
3	VIth Semester B.Sc. (N)	Paediatric Nursing - II	40	80
4	IVth Semester B.Sc. (N)	Nursing Education	80	120
5	Ist Semester M.Sc. (N)	Paediatric Nursing - I	150	900
6	Ist Semester M.Sc. (N)	Nursing Education	150	150
7	IInd Semester M.Sc. (N)	Paediatric Nursing - II	150	1450

Faculties

Achievements

Activities

Publications

Number of papers published by the faculty with details:

1. Sr. Tresa Anto, Ambika V V, Anu K S, Jenny James - A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of adolescents regarding dietary precautions for the prevention of obesity in selected school at Thrissur - Nepal Journal of Epidemiology 2014; 4(2)
2. Sr. Tresa Anto, Dr. Rajeev Kumar N - Effect of sleep duration on obesity and the glycemic level in patients with Type II diabetes - Research; 4(4) October - December 2014
3. Sr. Tresa Anto, Dr. Rajeev Kumar N - Sleep loss risk factor for Type II diabetes - Health Action - March 2015
4. Sr. Godwin, Sr. Tresa Anto - Defining genetically modified foods - Health Action - May 2015
5. Sr. Tresa Anto, Dr. Rajeev Kumar N - Impact of yoga and raw diet on sleep quality, glycemic level and anthropometric measurement of prediabetic patients. - International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management; Vol:4; No:1; January - March 2016
6. Sr. Tresa Anto, Dr. Rajeev Kumar N - Effect of yoga and raw diet on physiological variables and quality of life of pre-diabetic patients. - International Journal of Nursing Education 2016; 8(2); 175-9
7. Sr. Tresa Anto, Sr. Godwin - Disordered breathing and the regulation of glucose metabolism - Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research 2016; 4(1):78-80
8. Anto T - Hypothalamo - Pituitary - Adrenal (HPA) axis and diabetes. - International Journal of Nursing Education and Research.2016; 4(3):393-5.
9. Sunil A, Gnanadurai A, Anto T - Effect of video teaching on knowledge in prevention and management of selected mosquito borne fever among mothers of children. - Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2017; 7(1):35
10. Sr. Anto T - Psychosocial challenges of orofacial cleft nurs - health care int j2017, 1(5): 1(5): 000127
11. Dr. Sr. Tresa Anto - Family Quality of Life (FQOL) of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled in private mental Retardation School at Thrissur - International Journal of Nursing Education & Research (IJNER) Vol. 6 Issue 2, April - June 2018
12. Sr. Tresa Anto - Diet changes lives - Joj nurse health care. 2018; 7(5): 555725.Doi:10.19080/jojnhc.2018.07.555725
13. Sr. Tresa Anto - Behold and empower - Nursing and Health Care International Journal, Vol 3, Issue 1 - Feb 18, 2019
14. Rinu Lukose, Dr. Sr. Tresa Anto, Dr. Angela G, Suja Ann Joseph, Jaicy John - Effect of post operative feeding technique orientation among mothers of children undergoing orofacial cleft surgery - International Journal of Paediatric Nursing - Journal pub. 2019
15. Rakhi das, Dr. Sr. Tresa Anto, Dr. Angela Gnanadurai, Dr. Aparna Namboodiripad, Ms. Jaicy John - Effect of instructional training package on level of knowledge and practice among primary school teachers regarding identification and management of selected learning disabilities in children. - International Journal of Nursing Education and Research - 2021 April - June; 9(2):156-160
16. Anjana Gopalakrishnan, Anju Anto, Anju Paul, Ann Mariya P.R., Neena Biju, Neethu Antony, Rose Mary Varghese, Thasni R. A, Mrs. Suja Ann Joseph,Dr. Sr. Treesa Anto,Dr. Angela Gnanadurai . Parental Perception on Sleep Habit among the Children in Pediatric Ward and OPD of Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur . International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management .2021October-December;9(4):379-382.
17. Pamitha Elizabeth Baby,Dr.Sr.Tresa Anto The Effect of Virtual Reality – Headmounted Display in Autism Spectrum Disorder -A systematic review- Paripex. - Indian Journal of Research-2022
18. Ms Bincy Mathew, Dr (Sr) Tresa Anto, Prof Reena ,psychometric analysis of research tools, a concept paper 2023. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) November 2023, Volume 10, Issue 4

Research Under Process

Research - PG: 2023-24

1. Effect of video teaching on knowledge in prevention and management of selected mosquito borne fever among mothers of children - Ansa Sunil (Child Health Nursing)
2. Effect of skill orientation on knowledge and practice of post operative feeding technique among mothers of children admitted for orofacial cleft surgery - Rinu N Lukose (Child Health Nursing)
3. Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding first aid management of selected minor injuries among adolescents - Riny Joys, Child Health Nursing
4. Effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge and practice regading atraumatic nursing care of hospitalised children among staff nurses in pediatric ward - Clair Mathew, Child Health Nursing
5. Efficacy of Non-Pharmacological Measures on Knowledge and Practice of Pre-menstrual syndrome among Adolescents- Baby Rani V, Child Health Nursing
6. Effect of Distraction Therapy on pain among Toddlers during Venipuncture procedure- Naijil George, Child Health Nursing
7. Effect of instructional Training package on level of knowledge and practice among Primary School Teachers regarding Identification and Management of selected Learning Disabilities in Children- Rakhi Das, Child Health Nursing
8. Effect of positive discipline programme on knowledge and attitude among parents of preschool children (3-5 years)- Rainy Jose, Child Health Nursing
9. Effect of Postoperative Bundle care on knowledge and practice of care of children undergoing Orofacial Surgery among mothers of children with Cleft Lip and Palate- Bini Joseph

Research - UG: 2023-24

1. A Study to assess the healthcare satisfaction among Caretakers of Newborn admitted in NICU and Postnatal wards of JMMC & RI , Thrissur -Alphy Joji & others
2. A study to assess the parental perception of pain and child distress during invasive procedure among children undergone invasive procedures within past six months in selected areas of thrissur district - Aleena Reji ,Angel Joy V, Della Davis C, Dinla Davis, Diya Paul P, Fathima Sherin K N, Jomcy Johnson, Vismaya Maliekal (Child Health Nursing)
3. A study to assess the parental perception on sleep habit among the children in pediatric ward and OPD of Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute - Thrissur - Anjana Gopalakrishnan, Anju Anto, Anju Paul, Ann Mariya P R, Neena Biju, Neethu Antony, Rose Mery Varghese, Thasni R A (Child Health Nursing)
4. A study to assess the satisfaction of parents in the quality of nursing care rendered to the children admitted in the pediatric medical wards of Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute - Thrissur - Riya Raju, Roushida P K, Saranya Jayan T, Seethal Raphel, Sibile Sacaria (Child Health Nursing)
5. A Study to Assess the Adequacy of care Given for Children Understanding Radiological Studies in Pediatric Wards of Jubilee Mission medical College Hospital and Research Institute - Thrissur - Elsa C A, Fejil C Joseph, Finsy Francis N, Frieda Varghese, Havly Tony, Helan John, Jeni Jose, Jilsa Joseph K (Child Health Nursing)
6. A Study to Detect the Foetal Malnutrition Among Neonates in maternity Ward of Jubilee Mission medical College and Reserach Institute - Thrissur - Jincy Jose, Jismy Sabu, Joice Mathew, Josy K J, Krishnendu K M, Lakshmipriya Dharman, Mariya Josraj P, Mariya Shaji (Child Health Nursing)
7. A Study to Detect the Foetal Malnutrition Among Neonates in maternity Ward of Jubilee Mission medical College and Reserach Institute - Thrissur - Jincy Jose, Jismy Sabu, Joice Mathew, Josy K J, Krishnendu K M, Lakshmipriya Dharman, Mariya Josraj P, Mariya Shaji (Child Health Nursing)
8. A comparitive study to assess the gender differences in toy preference and pattern among young children admitted in paediatric wards of Jubilee Mission Medical College and Reserach Institute - Thrissur - Gilssa Varghese & others (Child Health Nursing)
9. A study to assess the knowledge and practice of primary caregivers regarding the care of neonates undergoing phisiotherapy in NICU at JMMC & RI - Thrissur - Nicy Anto & others (Child Health Nursing)
10. A study to assess the effect of kaleidoscope on pain during selected invasive procedure among school age children in Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute – Thrissur - Joshna V J & others (Child Health Nursing)

SWOC ANALYSIS

Strength

1. Experienced faculty with good retention ratio
2. Smart class rooms &Technical support
3. Facility for e- learning
4. Faculty performed as reviewer &editorial board member in national &International Journals
5. Faculty representatives in IQAC
6. Eligible Faculty as QAS &NAAC Assessor.
7. Availability of KUHS & KNMC Inspector.

Weakness

1. Less student pursue higher education
2. Less involvement of Alumni
3. No high fidelity Simulators in paediatric lab

Opportunities:

1. PhD centre with specialty Guide
2. Possibilities for collaborative Research
3. Cohesive environment
4. Registered PhD scholars

Challenges

1. Keeping pace with rapid Changes in Higher education
2. Generation of Resources for Upgradation of infrastructure

STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2024

1. Reinforce the use of Innovative teaching strategies
2. Publication of research Studies in the indexed journals
3. Prepare e-magazine
4. Celebrate observance Days in collaboration With other organization
5. Attend FDP on outcome based education
6. Opportunity to attend Workshop for advance Learner students
7. Publish chapters in book
8. Maintain 100 % result in the Paediatric subject
9. Organize lectures of Invited guest
10. Strengthen the facilities in paediatric lab