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Harsha Vijay

Asst. Professor, Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Kochi

Qualification: MA, MSc Nursing
harshavijay@aims.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Psycho Oncology

Bio

Harsha Vijay currently serves as Assistant Professor at Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Health Sciences Campus, Kochi.

Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing

Sub Specialty: Oncology Nursing

 

Education

  • M.Sc. Medical Surgical Nursing
  • M.A. Psychology
  • Certification in Advanced cancer and palliative care nursing
  • Ph.D. scholar under Faculty of Health Sciences in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, area : Psycho oncology.
  • Post-graduation Diploma in Counselling Psychology under State Resource Centre, Ministry of Human Resource in TRADA Institute of Social Sciences.
  • Certification course on Essentials of Compassion Focused Therapy, accredited under APT-Accredited Mental Health Training.
Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2022

Knowledge and reported practice of alcohol-based hand sanitizer use among the elderly during covid -19 in selected districts of Kerala

Cite this Research Publication : Harsha Vijay "Knowledge and reported practice of alcohol-based hand sanitizer use among the elderly during covid -19 in selected districts of Kerala" WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE HEALTHCARE RESEARCH, 2022, ISSN: 2457-0400 Volume: 6. Issue: 5. Page N. 155-161 Year: 2022, Impact Factor:5.464 http://www.wjahr.com/

Year : 2021

Study to assess the effectiveness of aromatherapy on pain and depression among patients receiving chemotherapy in a selected hospital, Bangalore

Cite this Research Publication : Harsha Vijay "Study to assess the effectiveness of aromatherapy on pain and depression among patients receiving chemotherapy in a selected hospital, Bangalore" WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE HEALTHCARE RESEARCH, 2021, ISSN: 2457-0400 Volume: 5. Issue: 6. Page N. 165-182 Year: 2021, Impact Factor:5.464

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2015

Effectiveness of Aromatherapy on Pain and Depression among Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Cite this Research Publication : H. Vijay, “Effectiveness of Aromatherapy on Pain and Depression among Patients Receiving Chemotherapy”, Taking the crab out of the way:An oncological Nursing Perspectiv. MIMS college of Nursing and Department of Oncology MIMS hospital, 2015.

Publisher : MIMS college of Nursing and Department of Oncology MIMS hospital

Experience
Year Affiliation
2021 – present Assistant Professor– Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi
2020 Chief Coordinator and Trainer NIOS,CBSE -The Choice Centre for Learning and Training, Bahrain
2018 – 2020 Head of the Department cum Teacher NIOS, NEET and CBSE – Global Institute for Management Science, Bahrain
2018-2020 Nurse Educator – Khalifa Bin Dyna Medical Complex, Bahrain
2017-2018 Senior Section Biology Teaching Faculty-Bangladesh School, Bahrain
2014-2017 Lecturer-Mar Baselios College of Nursing, Kothamangalam
2013-2014 Nurse Educator-Ananya Ashray Sanstha, Jaipur
2010-2011 Staff Nurse-ALZAHRA MEDICAL CENTRE,BAHRAIN
2009-2010 Asst. Lecturer-Krupanidhi College of Nursing,Bangalore
Membership in Professional Organization
  • International Society for Nurses in Cancer Care

Academic Thesis
  • Dissertation Title : Effectiveness of Aromatherapy on pain and depression among patients receiving chemotherapy in a selected hospital Bangalore.
Involved Research Work

a. Effectiveness of anger reversal technique on anger and aggression among adolescents.

b. Effectiveness of video-based teaching programme on knowledge regarding post mastectomy exercises.

c. Implementation of Bridge course among undergraduate nursing students: A need assessment survey.

d. Effectiveness of three-point breathing exercise on respiratory health parameters among patients with obstructive lung disease

e. Assessment of cardio-vascular risk profile among patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in a tertiary care hospital.

Conference / Workshop Attended / Conducted
Year Affiliation
2016 Participated in National Oncology Nursing conference on Metamorphosis in Cancer Care: “New Paradigm for tomorrows Cancer Care” conducted at Aster Medcity on March 2016
2015 Participated in the National conference on “Taking the crab out of the way:An oncological Nursing Perspective” November 2015, MIMS college of Nursing and Department of Oncology MIMS hospital
2015 Participated in National Conference on “Organ Transplant – together, towards tomorrow” organized by Amrita College of Nursing, from November 20-21, 2015.
2015 Participated in the Continuing Nursing Education Workshop on Oncology Nursing: “Widening Horizons and Improving practice on May 14, 2015, organised by Caritas College of Nursing.
2015 Participated in the Workshop on “Exploring Genomics and Genetic Disorders”, March 2015 organized by Mar Baselios College of Nursing Kothamangalam.
2014 Participated in the continuing education program on “Innovations in Nursing”, organised by Trained Nurses Association of India, Central zone, Kerala State at Government College of Nursing, 2014, August
2012 Organized workshop on “Evaluation Standardised Tools and testing,at Vydehi institute of Nursing Science and research centre, Bangalore, January 2012
2011 Participated in the “National workshop on Research Methodology:Traversing Pathways”,Conducted by St Johns National Academy of Health Sciences, St. Johns College of Nursing, Bangalore, August, 2011
2011 Participated in the workshop on “Application of Nursing Theories in the Nursing Practice and Research” Conducted by SEA college of Nursing, Bangalore, August 29-30
Webinars

a. Virtual Conference on “Synergizing Compassion in Maternal and Newborn Care: Promoting Equity, Sustainability and Quality” organized by Nursing College, AIIMS Bhopal, and SOMI, MP Chapter on 8th and 9th March 2022.

b. Webinar on Quasi randomized trials for digital health interventions organized by department of Community Health Nursing of KMC Manipal and Amrita Kochi on 9th November 2021.

c. Webinar on “EDU-TECH” STRATEGIES IN TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS – An Overview organized by Faculty, KIMS College of Nursing on August 14th, 2021 as a participant.

d. International webinar series on Innovative Teaching Learning Strategies in Nursing-Transforming teachers to mentors conducted on 29.10.2021, 12.11.2021, 19.11.2021 & 26.11.2021.

e. Level 1 and Level 2 virtual Workshop on REBT, Awarded June 27, 2021 by Pschology World ,MSME.

f. Webinar on “Psychology Profession and Licensing system” on 04 July, 2021 by society of psychologists for social action (SPSC).

g. National Webinar on Edu-tech strategies in teaching and learning process 14th August 2021.

h. National Workshop on Self Hypnosis 2nd August 2021.

i. National Workshop on Body Language 27th August 2021.

j. National Workshop on Signature Analysis 21th August 2021.

k. International Webinar on COVID-19 the multifarious infodemic, August 5th 2021.

l. National Webinar on Online nursing education academic challenges use of simulation to enhance clinical skills 11th August 2021.

m. National Workshop on Life Coach 1 September 2021.

n. International Webinar on Women safety 25 and 26th June 2021.

o. International webinar on Forensic Nursing,03/08/2022-04/08/2022.

Research Interest
  • Psycho-oncology
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