Himalayan College of Nursing Overview of Research

Himalayan College of Nursing is actively engaged in research and development oriented activities aiming to improvement of nursing practice and public health initiatives. Our research activities focus on non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, geriatric ca To support this mission, the institution has identified thrust areas of research, including:

• Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
• Geriatric care
• Nutritional awareness
• Maternal mental health
• Renal Rehabilitation
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Pediatric asthma
• Simulation training in nursing education
• Quality care in Critical Care Nursing
• Sleep hygiene, and nursing education.

To foster a vibrant research environment, the institution regularly organizes workshops, conferences, symposiums, seminars, webinars, FDPs, and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programs on research methodology, evidence-based practice, and clinical innovations. These activities play a crucial role in capacity building, encouraging a culture of inquiry, and facilitating the translation of research into practice.

Current Doctoral Research Studies

• Effectiveness of Comprehensive Family Intervention Programme (CFIP) on psychological well-being, burden of care and quality of life among primary caregivers of schizophrenic patients in a selected Psychiatric Hospital of Delhi.
• Effectiveness of nurse –led Capacity building and follow up interventions on control of Asthma among children in selected hospitals of Punjab.
• Effectiveness of nurse-led interventions on quality of life of Leukemic children and caring self-efficacy of their parents: a non-randomized controlled trial”.
• Effectiveness of Comprehensive Nursing Intervention (CNI) on self-care practice, quality of life and clinical parameters of patients undergoing Hemodialysis in selected dialysis center of Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
• Effectiveness of comprehensive parenting preparation programme on parenting self-efficacy, parent-infant bonding and infant outcomes among parents residing in Doiwala block, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study on risk factors of fall and effectiveness of need based program on fall prevention behavior and activities of daily living among elderly in a selected community, New Delhi.
• Effectiveness of a structured training programme on soft skills competency of nurses and satisfaction of patients in selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A randomized controlled study.
• Effectiveness of nurse-led intervention for caregivers on their knowledge, practice and quality of life, and functional ability of patients with stroke in selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A randomized controlled study.
• Effectiveness of nurse-led transitional care intervention on self-care behaviour, health related quality of life, and selected clinical parameters among patients with coronary artery disease at a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A randomized controlled study.
• Effectiveness of community-based maternity care intervention on maternal wellbeing and maternal-neonatal outcomes among primigravida mothers in selected health center, Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A randomized controlled study.
• Effectiveness of nurse-led intervention on fatigue, radiation-induced skin reaction, and quality of life among patients with breast cancer in selected Cancer Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A randomized controlled study.
• A study to assess physical activity, psychological well-being and sleep quality of elderly people in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• Effect of family integrated care model on outcome of preterm neonate, stress and self-efficacy of parents in a neonatal intensive care unit at a tertiary care hospital in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study on effectiveness of midwife led antenatal intervention package on shared awareness of primigravida women and their maternal and neonatal outcome in a selected healthcare facility of Uttar Pradesh.

Ongoing Intramural Projects

Ongoing Extramural Project

Post Graduate Thesis

• A study to assess risk factors of spondylitis and effect of teaching program on pain and quality of life of patients attending neuro OPD in selected hospital, Dehradun.
• A study to assess the risk factors and effect of discharge teaching on knowledge, pain and disability in patients with Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc in a selected tertiary care hospital.
• A study to assess the impact of Nurse Led Intervention on Quality of Life and Restless Leg Syndrome among patients undergoing haemodialysis in selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study to assess the effectiveness of Nurse Led Intervention in improving quality of mental wellbeing among primary caregivers of alcohol use disorder patients in a selected hospital of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study on effect of therapeutic communication on stress and coping of parents of critically ill children admitted in selected hospital of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study on risk factors and Awareness regarding prevention of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease among married women visiting Gynae OPD of a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study on effect of Nurse Led Intervention on Knowledge, Practice and clinical outcome among antenatal mothers with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) visiting Gynae OPD of a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• Effect of enteral feeding on clinical outcome of critically ill patients on ventilator admitted in Intensive Care Units of selected hospitals of Dehradun.
• A study to assess the effectiveness of an educational program about early identification and management of sepsis among nurses working in Critical Care Unit of selected hospital in Dehradun.
• A study to assess awareness regarding substance use problems among parents of adolescents with a view to develop and implement a need based psychoeducation program in selected community area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study on oral side effects, knowledge and practice regarding oral health care among patients with head and neck cancer receiving chemotherapy in selected cancer research institute of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study to assess Behavioural Risk Factors of selected non- communicable diseases with a view to develop and implement a Behavioural Modification Teaching Program among young adults residing in a rural community area of Doiwala block, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
• A study on mental well- being awareness among adolescent with a view to develop and implement a Mental Health Promotion Intervention Program in selected schools of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study to assess the effect of nurse led intervention on knowledge, self-care practices and chronic kidney disease associated pruritus (CKD-MP) among patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (HD) in selected hospital of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study to assess the occurrence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and awareness of antenatal women regarding its prevention and management with a view to develop and implement a need based teaching program in antenatal OPD of selected tertiary care hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• A study on mental well-being and coping related self-efficacy of patients with hematological malignancy admitted in a selected Cancer Research Institute of Dehradun Uttarakhand.
• A study to assess the effectiveness of awareness program on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of adult tobacco chewers regarding oral cancer in selected community area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand