DR.D.Y.PATIL VIDYAPEETH, PUNE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Ph.D Syllabus - NURSING Research Methodology and Biostatistics Paper- I Total Marks - 50 Unit Hours Content Unit 1 Introduction to research 05 Research Definition, characteristics, purposes, kinds of research Historical Evolution of research in nursing Basic research terms Scope of nursing research: areas, problems in nursing, health and social research Concept of evidence based practice Ethics in research Overview of Research process Unit 2 Review of Literature Unit 3 Research Approaches and designs Unit 4 Development of research proposal Unit 5 Developing framework Unit 6 Sampling 3 Review of Literature Importance, purposes, sources, criteria for selection of resources and steps in reviewing literature 5 Research Approaches and designs Type: Quantitative and Qualitative Historical, survey and experimental Characteristics, types advantages and disadvantages Qualitative:Phenomenology,groundedtheory, ethnography 5 Research problem: Identification of research problem Formulation of problem statement and objectives Definition of terms Assumptions and delimitations Identification of variables Hypothesis definition, formulation and types. 3 Developing theoretical/conceptual framework. Theories: Nature, characteristics, Purpose and uses Using, testing and developing conceptual framework, models and theories. 4 Sampling Population and sample Factors influencing sampling Sampling techniques Sample size Probability and sampling error Problems of sampling 1
Unit 7 Tools and methods of Data collection 10 Tools and methods of Data collection Concepts of data collection Data sources, methods/techniques quantitative and qualitative. Tools for data collection types, characteristics and their development Validity and reliability of tools Procedure for data collection Unit 8 4 Implementing research plan Pilot Study, review research plan (design)., planning for data collection, administration of tool/interventions, collection of data. Unit 9 Analysis and interpretation of data Unit 10 Writing research report 6 Analysis and interpretation of data Plan for data analysis: quantitative and qualitative Preparing data for computer analysis and presentation. Statistical analysis Interpretation of data Conclusion and generalizations Summary and discussion Normal Distribution: Probability, characteristics and application of normal probability curve; sampling error Significance of Statistic and Significance of difference between two Statistics (Testing hypothesis) Non parametric test Chi-square test, Sign, median test, Mann Whitney test. Parametric test t test, ANOVA, MANOVA,ANCOVA Use of statistical methods in psychology and education: Scaling Z Score, Z Scaling Standard Score and T Score Reliability of test Scores: test-retest method, parallel forms, split half method. 5 Reporting and utilizing research findings: Communication of research results; oral and written Writing research report purposes, methods and stylevancouver, American Psychological Association(APA), Campbell etc Writing scientific articles for publication: purposes & Style Critical analysis of research reports and articles 2
SYLLABUS FOR ADVANCES STUDY OF SUB DISCIPLINE MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING (A) Paper II Total Marks = 50 UNIT HOURS SYLLABUS I 7 CURRENT STATUS OF HEALTH & DISEASE BURDEN IN INDIA CURRENT CONCEPT OF HEALTH TRENDS & ISSUES IN MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II 9 ETHICAL & CULTURAL ISSUES IN MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING RIGHTS OF PATIENT PHYSICAL &NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS WITH DISORDERS OF : GIT,NERVOUS SYSTEM,CVS,DISORDERS OF BLOOD III 5 NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY, SPECIAL LAWS & ORDINANCES RELATED TO OLDER PEOPLE NATIONAL GOALS FIVE YEAR PLAN NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMMESFOR HEALTH PROMOTION,PREVENTION & REHABILITATION RELATED ADULT HEALTH IV 4 PHYSICAL NUTRITIONAL,PSYCHOSOCIAL & SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT EPIDEMIOLOGY, ETIOLOGY & PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSTIC THERAPEUTIC & SURGICAL PROCEDURES 3
V 6 NURSING PROCESS IN PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CARE DRUGS USED IN VARIOUS CONDITION & NURSES RESPONSIBILITY EMERGENCIES & COMPLICATIONS & APPROPRIATE MEASURES VI 3 ROLE OF ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM OF MEDICINE IN PATIENT CARE SOURCES OF STRESS BURN OUT SYNDROME AMONG HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS VII 5 EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE INFEECTION CONTROL MEASURES VIII 4 ADVANCED SKIILS /COMPETENCE IN MANAGING CRITICALLY ILL PATIENT PREVENTION, SCREENING & EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER IX 3 CONCEPTS OF PAIN MANAGEMENT FEAR OF DEATH & DYING PATIENT & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT X 4 CONCEPTS & PRINCIPLES OF NEURO SCIENCE NURSING CONCEPT OF FAMILY CENTRED,LONG TERM CARE & COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION 4
OBSTETRICAL & GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING (B) UNIT HOURS SYLLABUS I 6 TRENDS IN FIELDS OF MIDWIFERY, OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY POPULATION DYNAMICS & INDICATORS OF MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH II 8 CONCEPTS OF BIOPHYSICAL,PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF NORMAL PREGNANCY,LABOR & PUERPERIUM NURSING PROCESS FOR WOMEN DURING REPRODUCTIVE PEROD IN NEWBORN CARE III 6 FAMILY CENTERED NURSING CARE & NURSING PROCESS APPROACH IN OBSTRETIC AND GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING. DEVIATION FROM NORMAL BIRTH PROCESS AND REFER IV 5 PHARMACLOGICAL AGENTS, THEIR EFFECTS DURING PREGNANCY, CHILD BIRTH, PUPERIUM, LACTATION AND THE ROLE OF NURSE. COUNCELLING FOR ADOLESCENTS, WOMEN AND FAMILIES ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO PREGNANCY, CHILD BIRTH AND LACTATION V 6 ROLE OF COMPLEMENTATRY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING. EVIDENCE BASED NURSING PRACTICE. 5
VI 7 RECENT ADVANCEMENT IN CONTRACEPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND BIRTH CONTROL MEASURES. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO OBSTETRIC AND GYNACOLOGICAL NURSING. VII 12 OBSTETRICAL AND NEONATAL EMERGIENCIES AS PER PROTOCOL. INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (C) UNIT HOURS SYLLABUS I 6 HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING. ROLE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN PROMOTING HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. II 6 PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND NUTRITONAL ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUALS,FAMILIES,GROUPS AND COMMUNITY. MANAGEMENT OF EMERGIENCIES, EPIDEMICS AND DISASTERS. III 6 RECENT TECHNOLOGIES AND CARE MODALITIES WHILE DELIVERING COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CARE. LEGAL AND ETICAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CARE. IV 10 NATIONAL HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMES AT LOCAL, STATE AND THE NATIONAL LEVEL. 6
V 8 EVIDENCED BASED NURSING PRACTICE. INFEECTION CONTROL MEASURES EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPALS IN COMMINITY HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE. 4 COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PLANNED HEALTH PROGRAMMES. VI COMPONENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE AND CHILD HEALTH PROGRAMMES. VII 10 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY HEATH NURSE IN VARIOUS NATIONAL HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMMES. INTERSECTORAL APPROACH 7
MENTAL HEALTH (PSYCHIATRIC) NURSING (D) UNIT HOURS SYLLABUS I 4 TRENDS AND ISSUES IN THE FIELD OF PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING. DYNAMICS OF PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR. II 15 CONCEPTS OF PSYBIOLOGY IN MENTAL DISORDERS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSING. THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ALL INTERACTIONS. ROLE OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER IN VARIOUS THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES. THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUPS. III 8 ASSERTIVE TECHNIQUES IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIONS. SELF ESTEM OF CLIENT, OTHERS AND SELF. PSYCOPHARMACOLOGICAL AGENTS, THEIR EFFECTS AND NURSES ROLE. IV 3 ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM OF MEDICINES USED IN PSYCHIATRIC SETTINGS. V 9 EVIDENCE BASED NURSING PRACTICE. NURSING PROCESS IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS IN HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY. ADVANCED SKILLS /COMPETENCE IN NURSING MANAGEMENT PATIENTS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS 8
VI 4 CARE FOR SPECIAL GROUPS LIKE CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, WOMEN, ELDERLY, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED, PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES. NURSING CARE TO CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS. VII 2 RECENT TECHNOLOGY AND VARIOUS TREATMENT MODALITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS VII 5 CRISIS INTERVENTION. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO PSYCHIATRIC NURSING. AREAS OF RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING. 9
CHILD HEALTH (PAEDIATRIC) NURSING (E) UNIT HOURS SYLLABUS I 8 HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF PAEDIATRICS AND PAEDIATRIC NURSING AS A SPECIALITY. CONCEPTS OF GROWTHAND DEVELOPMENT IN PROVIDING CARE TO THE PAEDIATRIC CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. CHILD AS A HOLISTIC INDIVIDUAL. II 3 PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND NUTRITIONAL ASSESMENT OF PAEDIATRIC CLIENTS. III 6 NURSING PROCESS IN PROVIDING NURSING CARE TO NEONATES AND CHILDREN. FAMILY CENTERED PAEDIATRIC NURSING CARE WITH RELATED AREAS SUCH S GENETIC DISORDERS,CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS AND LONG TERM ILLNESS IV 4 EMERGENCIES IN NEONATES. RECENT TECHNOLOGICIES AND TREATMENT MODALITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HIGH RISK NEONATES. V 3 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO PAEDIATRIC AND NEONATAL NURSING. EVIDENCE BASED NURSING PRACTISE AND IDENTIFIED AREAS OF RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF PAEDIATRIC /NEONATAL NURSING. VI 7 ROLE OF PAEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTIONER AND AS A MEMBER OF THE PAEDIATRIC AND NEONATAL HEALTH TEAM. INFEECTION CONTROL MEASURES VII 6 NURSING PROCESS IN THE CARE OF ILL ILL FANTS TO PRE ADOLESCENTS IN HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY. ADVANCED SKILLS/COMPETIENCE IN NURSING MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PROBLEMS. 10
VIII 13 EMERGIENCIES IN CHILDEREN. NURSING CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN. RECENT TEHNOLOGY AND VARIOUS TREATMENT MODALITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HIGH RISK CHILDREN Paper III Total Marks = 50 Presentation & Discussion (Relevant to the Research topic for the Ph. D.) 11