Knowledge and Perception regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application among Staff Nurses in the Critical Care Unit: Considering that although AI adoption in Indian healthcare is already about 47 percent, yet 58 percent of nurses demonstrate inadequate knowledge regarding AI applications in critical care, Nisha Singh et al conducted a cross-sectional study among 300 staff nurses of critical care units at a premier hospital in New Delhi. Only 10 percent displayed a comprehensive understanding. To derive maximal potential benefits of AI in improving patient outcomes and efficiency, this knowledge gap needs to be addressed via education and training.

Patients Need Identification Based on the NANDA-I Taxonomy II among Patients Admitted in Intensive Care Unit: Based on a cross-sectional study of 114 ICU patients, Sakshi Tripathi et al collected data using a self-structured Five-point Likert Scale based on 13 domains of selected classes in NANDA-I, Taxonomy II (standardised nursing terminology). Authors recommend that NANDA I taxonomy II should be used efficiently in ICUs by nursing staff for planning individualised nursing care by extending its scope beyond considering biological aspects.

Branching Path Simulation: A Revolutionary Approach in Nursing Education: Compared to traditional linear system of nursing education, Simulation Learning System (SLS), espoused globally, fosters clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in real time. Students experience direct outcome of their choices in a virtual, safe environment. Based on complexity or length, branching simulation can be short, moderate or long. In this review article, Ramdinmawii dwells on the types of branching path simulations (decision-based/ probabilistic or stochastic/ statedependent or conditional branching. This also promotes a deep understanding of patient intricacies and interprofessional collaboration.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Technique … Alleviating Muscle Cramps [in] Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis: Around a tenth of the global population is characterised by gradual renal function loss leading to severe morbidity and mortality. The most common renal replacement therapy, haemodialysis (HD), is   associated with multiple physical   and   psychological complications like muscle cramps reported by 33-86 percent of HD patients. Arpitaben Kaushal Vaidya studied PMR, a simple non-pharmacological underexplored intervention, in 60 CKD patients receiving HD in a tertiary care facility in Gujarat. PMR effectively reduced muscle cramps and enhanced QoL among CKD patients. Integration of PMR in routine dialysis care is recommended to improve holistic outcomes

Workplace Stress among Professionals in Pune, Maharashtra: A … Study: Workplace stress, prevalent among professionals including healthcare workers, especially nursing officers, is a growing occupational health concern. It impinges upon performance, mental well-being, and organisational outcomes. Based on a cross-sectional study conducted among 430 professionals from various organisations in Pune, Babita Verma et al urge to improve employee well-being, job satisfaction, and overall workplace efficiency through effective interventions and stress management programmes like integrating regular mental health assessments in routine practice and establish open communication channels between staff and management.

Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices regarding Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) among Students 15-19 Years in Imphal (Manipur): Antisocial behaviour of adolescents affects both individual’s development and community well-being. Inadequate understanding or inappropriate interventions can increase the risk of problem. In this research study with 100 students of a government school in Imphal (Manipur) using a structured questionnaire Gurumayum Haridev Sharma found that Knowledge was significantly linked with family history of antisocial behaviour and dietary pattern, and suggested structured school-based education and counselling to improve awareness and reduce the risk of ASB among adolescents.

Cyber Crime Awareness among Students in … Colleges in Ernakulam district, Kerala: The dramatic surge in cybercrimes in India warrants staying alert about ever new modalities of cybercrimes. Financial frauds and online scams contributed to losses exceeding $20 million in 2024 in India. Ernakulam district of Kerala witnessed 7.4 times increase in cybercrime in past five years. Comparing the cybercrime awareness between disciplines among 323 college students, Preethy Jawahar et al found no statistically significant difference in cybercrime awareness scores among students of different disciplines, and recommend initiatives to enhance cyber safety knowledge particularly among students, the most active digital users, in early stage.

Level of Adjustment and Coping Strategies among 1st Year BSc Nursing Students … Study: Transitioning in nursing college, as elsewhere, poses significant academic, social, and emotional challenges for beginners. To assess the level of adjustment and coping strategies among 60 1st year BSc Nursing students and to explore their lived experiences of adjustment, Deepa M, et al adopted sequential explanatory mixed-method design. A modified Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) and a structured Coping Strategies Scale were used. Adaptive coping and peer support facilitated adjustment. Mentoring and counselling enhance holistic adjustment.

Report[ing] Medication Error-related Events to Improve Medication Management Safety in a Hospital Setting: In this study, out of 125 subject case files reviewed by Latika Kusalkar, 110 contained medication errors (that weaken patients’ trust in medical services, increase hospitalisation & costs), the most frequent being overwriting of the drug chart. Most errors did not cause any potential harm to the patient. Medication errors are preventable events often linked to systemic issues rather than individual negligence. Strengthening reporting mechanisms, promoting a non-punitive culture, and implementing targetted interventions such as staff training and electronic prescribing can significantly enhance medication safety

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