Gowsalya, S (2019) A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Warm Water Foot Bath Therapy on Reduction of Body Temperature among Children with Fever in Selected Hospital, Perambalur. Masters thesis, Thanthai Roever College of Nursing, Perambalur.
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Abstract
Fever plays integral role in fighting infection and although it may uncomfortable. A wide range of childhood illness is accompanied by fever. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of Warm Water Foot Bath Therapy on reduction of body temperature among children with fever. Study design was quasi experimental non equivalent control group design. 60 children with fever were recruited by purposive sampling technique (N=30). The experimental group received Warm Water Foot Bath Therapy for one time. Pre and post test were done with standardized digital thermometer. Statistical analysis revealed that the post test mean of body temperature in Experimental group was 99.64 ± 1.01 where as in control group was 100.9± 1.23. The mean difference was 1.26. The obtained “t” value 4.90 was significant at P < 0.05 level. Findings revealed that Warm Water Foot Bath Therapy is effective in reduction of body temperature among children with fever.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | 301716651 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Warm Water Foot Bath Therapy, Reduction of Body Temperature, Children, Fever, Selected Hospital, Perambalur. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Paediatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Dec 2021 17:37 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Feb 2022 15:41 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/18691 |
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