THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF NURSING PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

TOOL VALIDATION
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: UTILITY OF PEPLAUS INTERPERSONAL THEORY IN DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS AMONG 1ST YEAR B.SC NURSING STUDENTS IN A SELECTED COLLEGE, BENGALURU

GUIDED BY: PROF. RUBY JACOB

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF NURSING BANGALORE- 68.

SUBMITTED BY:
V.L.BIAKNUNGI 2ND YEAR MSc. PSYCHIATRIC NURSING THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF NURSING BANGALORE- 68.

Guide signature and date:LETTER SEEKING EXPERT GUIDANCE FOR CONTENT VALIDITY OF THE TOOL
From V.L.Biaknungi IInd Year M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing The Oxford College of Nursing Bangalore- 68. To ......................................................................... ......................................................................... ......................................................................... Through The Principal The Oxford College of Nursing Bangalore- 68

Sub: Requesting permission to conduct pilot study. Sir/ Madam, I, Ms. V.L.Biaknungi, is a bonafide post graduate nursing student of The Oxford college of Nursing, has to submit a dissertation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences, a partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing Title of the study: Utility of Peplaus interpersonal theory in dealing with difficult situations among 1st year B.Sc Nursing students in a selected college, Bengaluru. In this regard, there is the need of your esteemed help and co-operation as Im interested in conducting a study of the project in your esteemed institution. I request you to kindly grant me permission to conduct the proposal study and provide the necessary support. I will furnish further details of the study, if required personally. Please do the needful and oblige. Thanking You, Yours Sincerely, Place: Date: (V.L.Biaknungi)

INTRODUCTION:
Adolescence is the most important period in once life. It is a period of stress and strain, of day dreams, of intense affection and excitement the mind is pious and pure, free of all wickedness. The adolescent is still teen and lacks of maturity of thought and experiences. He and she is not aware of what is proper and what is improper and therefore is danger of going on the wrong path.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

Utility of Peplaus interpersonal theory in dealing with difficult situations among 1st year B.sc Nursing students

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

1. To assess the difficult situations encountered by the 1st Year B.Sc Nursing students. 2. To administer Peplaus principle of therapeutic interpersonal theory. 3. To assess the level of difficult situations after administration of Peplaus principle of therapeutic interpersonal theory.

HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY:

There will be a significant difference in the level of difficult situations faced by the 1st year B.Sc Nursing students prior to and after the application of Peplaus interpersonal theory.

OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS:
Utility In this study it refers to the usefulness of Peplaus interpersonal theory in dealing with difficult situations among the 1st year B.Sc Nursing students. Difficult Situations This refers to circumstances or situations such as loneliness, cultural change change in food, and academic demands which caused undue anxiety and discomfort.

1st Year B.Sc Nursing Students In this study, it refers to all those students enrolled in a selected nursing college and living on their own as paying guests (PG), in hostels or rented house.

Peplaus Principle of Interpersonal Theory This refers to the interpersonal theory developed by Hildegard E.Peplau which entails principle in developing therapeutic relationship with clients in need of support.

INTERVENTIONAL PROTOCOL INTRODUCTION:

Anxiety is a state of fear which is common among all age groups. It is experienced every day in our life either when we are in any new situation, when we are excited, when we are going to perform any new task, etc. anxiety is the common problems most students experience at the stage of adolescence. Exam is the most anxious period for the student. However, when anxiety begins to affect exam performance it becomes a problem. Hence to cope up with all these problems, they try to relax their mind by doing certain activities like adequate rest and sleep, taking proper nutrition, proper nourishment, exercise, yoga, connecting with the others, nature, television, etc. Among this one of the best methods is to practice yogasanas.

OBJECTIVES:
The participants will learn structured group of asanas, which relieve anxiety. The participants will have reduced test anxiety level. The participants will be able to perform tests without anxiety

PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid food and water 1 hour before performing Asanas. Use only yoga mat. Avoid tight clothes. ( No restriction around the limbs) It is best to have a fresh air in a quiet and clean place. Do not practice yoga in direct sunlight or after sun bathing. Avoid cold wind and insects. Proceed slowly and carefully. Follow the instructions exactly. Remember golden rule if its uncomfortable DONT.

 Never practice yoga techniques under the influence of alcohol and mind altering drugs. Meditate before starting the asanas for at least 3 minutes. Remove spectacles, watches and other Ornaments keep safely in yoga pouch. Maintain a break of at least 30 seconds between each asana in the sequence. You can also play a nice slow music in the back ground if you like. After completing the asanas take rest for 1 hour then only have food.

CERTIFICATE OF CONTENT VALIDITY

This is to certify that the tool developed by Mr. M. Muni Karthik, 2nd year MSc Psychiatric Nursing student of The Oxford College of Nursing, Bangalore (affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) has been validated by undersigned and can Proceed with this tool and conduct the main study for dissertation entitled A study to assess the effectiveness of structured group of asanas to relieve test anxiety among adolescents in selected yoga centre Bangalore.

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