Prof. Anila K.P. currently serves as Professor in the Department of Child Health Nursing at Amrita College of Nursing, Health Sciences Campus, Kochi. She has over 17 years of teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Nursing.
Membership in Professional Bodies
Member of different committees at Amrita College of Nursing
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2020 |
S. S, Prof. Anila K. P., and Rafia Islam, “Competency on Breast Feeding among Mothers of High Risk Babies and Practice of Nurses in Assisting the Mothers with a View to Develop A Protocol.”, Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 442-447, 2020.[Abstract] Introduction: The mother of a high risk neonate is confronted with numerous parenting challenges, not the least of which is the decision about how to nourish her vulnerable newborn. Successful breastfeeding depends on overcoming obstacles posed by neonate’s condition, maternal health, and intensive care unit environment. Objective: to assess the competency on breastfeeding among mothers of high risk babies and practice of nurses in assisting the mothers in selected Intensive Care Unit, AIMS, Kochi, with a view to develop a nursing care protocol. Methodology: The descriptive research design was adopted and non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from 40 mothers by using structured questionnaire and observational checklists to assess the practice of mothers and staff nurses in NICU. Results: The study reveals that 22 (55%) mothers were having average knowledge and most of the mothers 23 (57.5%) had poor practice regarding the breastfeeding of the high risk neonate in NICU. Most of the staff nurses (50%) had average level of practice while assisting the mothers during breastfeeding in NICU. There is significant association between knowledge and demographic variables like education of the mother, order of pregnancy and source of knowledge. Conclusion: The nursing protocol was implemented and established a comprehensive improvement in the knowledge, care, support and management. Thus, the health care professional ultimately work towards providing a positive impact on the lives of high risk neonate. More »» |
2018 |
D. Antony, Prof. Anila K. P., Sreejesh K. P., and Sarika T. K., “Effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding food and water borne diseases among school children”, Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, vol. 9, no. 9, pp. 166-170, 2018.[Abstract] Purpose To assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding food and water borne diseases and its prevention among upper primary school childern in selected schools in Kochi. Method The research design of the study was Quasi experimental, pre test post test control group design. The sampling technique was convenience sampling. There were 100 students selected from two schools in which 50 subjects each in experimental and control group. Data was collected with the help of a structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the level of knowledge and the demographic details. The analysis was done by using frequency, percentage, chi-square and paired t-test. Results The findings showed that the mean post test knowledge score 23.96 of children in the experimental group was significantly higher(p<0.05) than the pre test knowledge score of 13.96. Similarly the mean post test 23.90 knowledge score of upper primary school children in the experimental group was significantly higher (p<0.05) than the mean post test knowledge score of 11.66 of control group. There is significant association (p>0.05) between knowledge score and sex of the children. The structured teaching programme regarding food and water borne diseases and its prevention was found to be effective in improving the level of knowledge of school children. Conclusion The study depicts the importance of implementing structured teaching programmes for upper primary school children on various topics as it would help to improve knowledge and follow healthy practices, through which the children can build up a healthy generation. More »» |
2017 |
M. Mary Punnen, Prof. Anila K. P., and Deepa, S., “Knowledge and practice of mothers in care of new born receiving phototherapy in selected hospital, Kochi”, International Journal of Nursing education, vol. 9, pp. 109-112, 2017. |
2015 |
Jayakrishnan R., Prof. Anila K. P., and Sarika T. K., “Awareness of mothers about the danger signs of infancy”, Kerala Nursing Forum, vol. 10, no. 2, 2015. |
2015 |
Jayakrishnan R., Prof. Anila K. P., and TK, S., “Assess the awareness on danger signs of infancy among mothers of infants attending paediatric units at AIMS, Kochi with a view to prepare an information booklet”, Kerala Nursing Forum, 2015. |
2015 |
Belbimol E. and Prof. Anila K. P., “A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers of under five children regarding immunization in a selected community”, Kerala Nursing Forum, 2015. |
2014 |
A. C. Joseph, Prof. Anila K. P., and Indukala, C. K., “Management of Fever among children”, Nightingale Nursing Times, pp. 55-58, 2014. |
2014 |
Aishwariya Chandy Joseph, Prof. Anila K. P., and Indukala C. K., “Effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge of management of fever among parents of children admitted in selected Paediatric wards”, Nightingale Nursing Times, 2014. |
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2015 |
Prof. Anila K. P., “Knowledge of caregivers regarding homecare management of patients after Bone marrow transplantation”, National Conference on Organ Transplant: Together, Towards Tomorrow. Amrita College of Nursing in Collaboration with transplant team, AIMS, Kochi, 2015. |
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2015 |
Aswini Sukumaran, Jeenu K., Nikitha P. M., Steffy John, and Prof. Anila K. P., “Effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge and skill regarding paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) among staff nurses in selected paediatric wards at AIMS, Kochi, Kerala”, International Conference on Evidence informed practice: An approach to health care reform . Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, 2015. |
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2011 |
Prof. Anila K. P., “Observation – An Effective Tool for Evaluation for Teacher and Students”, in National Conference on Evaluation - An Effective Tool for professionalism, Dr. M. V. Shetty College of Nursing, Manglore, 2011. |
2011 |
Prof. Anila K. P., “An effective tool for professionalism”, in National conference on Evaluation (Poster presentation), Dr. M V Shetty Institute of Health Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, 2011. |