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JULY – DECEMBER 2004 VOL-5, NO.2 PEER EVALUATION IN NURSING * Vinitha Ravindaran, B.Sc (N)., R.N., R.M., M.Sc (N) ABSTRACT A comprehensive employee evaluation system is essential in any professional setting. Peer evaluation is one such evaluation method, which is being used widely now. Peer feedback in nursing is a vital part of quality assurance and a way to improve nurse's skill and promote accountability to their own practice. This paper briefly discusses peer evaluation in nursing. HOME-BASED CARE OF THE ELDERLY * Mangalajothy Spencer, R.N., R.M., M.Sc (N) ABSTRACT Ageing has become the leading demographic issue as we step into the new millennium. Many elderly are being left in the villages to fend themselves, at a time when they most need care. The problems of the elderly and multidisciplinary approach in elderly care are discussed. Experts who work among the elderly give importance in strengthening the capacity of family to prevent and cope with problems of elderly. According to Indian culture, care of the elderly is the responsibility of their own kith and kin. Home based health care is the best suited measure to care for the elderly in our country, which is the main focus of this article. THE CHANGING TRENDS AND MANAGEMENT OF * Lyza Richard, R.N., R.M., M.Sc (N) ABSTRACT Ocular trauma once described as the neglected disorder has recently been highlighted as a major cause of visual morbidity. This article provides information about the changing trends in the pattern of ocular trauma, types of ocular trauma, its causes and management including prevention and rehabilitation for patients with ocular trauma. Accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment of eye injuries are essential to prevent blindness. QUALITY OF LIFE AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the quality of life and lifestyle changes in patients who have undergone Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA). A survey method was used and data were collected using mail questionnaire, 5-9 months after PTCA. A total of 50 patients treated at Orebro University Hospital, Sweden were selected as sample (elective n=31, acute (emergency) n=29). The findings revealed that the quality of life of those who had undergone elective PTCA was significantly lower than that of those who had undergone acute (emergency) PTCA. Of the 16 (27%) suffering an unsatisfactory degree of pain, 75% had undergone elective PTCA. Somewhat over half the subjects reported improved health after PTCA, and the majority had improved their lifestyle regarding diet, smoking and alcohol. It is concluded that nurses should pay particular attention to persons with chronic angina. Together with secondary prevention, there should be support of coping for improvement of quality of life. CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES - NO.7 * Sundari Edwin, B.Sc., R.N., R.M., M.Sc (N) ABSTRACT Good pulmonary function depends on good ventilation. In children with respiratory distress adequate exchange of gases does not take place and necessitates assisted ventilation. Children who need respiratory assistance are often frightened. Frequently, children fight ventilators or refuse to lie quietly and let the ventilator breathe for them. The nurse caring for children on ventilators must be familiar with ventilators and the monitoring system so that she / he will be able to identify changes that require immediate attention. This CNE article describes vital information related to ventilators and its management.
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