KAVITHA K

@bldeanursing.ac.in

Professor and Head, Department of Child Health Nursing
B.L.D.E.A's SHRI B.M.PATIL INSTITUTE OF NURSING SCIENCES

KAVITHA K


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Dr. Kavitha K is Professor and Head of the Department of Child Health Nursing at B.L.D.E.A’s Shri B.M.Patil Institute of Nursing Sciences. She completed her UG and PG from Meenakshi College of Nursing, Chennai in the years 2002 and 2007 respectively, and a Ph.D under the National Consortium for Nursing, INC; certificate course on Virtual Capacity Building of Midwifery Faculty and a Preterm care certificate course. She has 18 years of teaching experience. She has initiated and organized national and international conferences, workshops, etc. from time to time. Dr. Kavitha is a recognized Ph.D. guide under the National Consortium for Nursing, INC, and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. She has published 20 articles in the UGC CARE list and SCOPUS-indexed journals. She also presented scientific papers and posters at conferences and published a book entitled “A Comprehensive Manual of Pediatric Nursing Procedures" under the banner of JAYPEE Brothers Medical Publishers.

EDUCATION

Educational Qualifications:
Degree

Specialization

Institution/University
Month & Year of passing
PhD Nursing National consortium for nursing, INC February, 2022
MSc (N) Pediatric Nursing Meenakshi CON, Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University February, 2007

BSc (N) Nursing Meenakshi CON, Tamilnadu Meenakshi University, Chennai November, 2002
Certificate course Clinical trials and statistical computing B.L.D.E.A’s Shri B.M.Patil Institute of Nursing Sciences August,2017
Certificate course Short course on Educational Methodology RGUHS, Bengaluru (RAATI) June, 2020
Certificate course Virtual Capacity Building of Midwifery Faculty Indian Nursing Council in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund-India September, 2020
Certificate course Preterm Care Course AIIMS, New Delhi, in association With NNF & WHO September 2021

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Pediatrics, General Nursing, Advanced and Specialized Nursing, Research and Theory
3

Scopus Publications

64

Scholar Citations

4

Scholar h-index

1

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Effectiveness of the nurse-led multi-component BRIDGE program on maternal competence and selected post-discharge outcomes of preterm babies: A randomized controlled trial
    Kavitha K, Mallanagouda M. Patil, Basheerahamed J. Sikandar, Vijaya Soraganvi
    International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2025
  • Impact of SCOPE Program on Health-Related Quality of Life and Health Status of Children With Thalassemia: A Quasi-Experimental Study
    Kavitha K, Padmaja A, Basheerahamed J. Sikandar
    Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nursing, 2024
    Background: Iron chelation, blood transfusions, and complication management are typical hospital requirements for children with beta-thalassemia major. This affects their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the Supportive and Coping strategies, Ongoing Assessment, Prevention of Complications, and Empowerment (SCOPE) Program impacted the HRQoL and overall health of children with thalassemia. Method: The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group with a sequential follow-up design. A nonprobability purposive sampling technique was used to include 80 children with beta-thalassemia major in the sample, ranging in age from 6 to 18. Data were gathered using a Demographic Profile, PedsQLTM Version 4.0, and a Clinical Profile. The children in the intervention group received the SCOPE Program over the course of 6 months. The data collection included a pretest and a posttest with four follow-up evaluations. Results: During the pretest, children with thalassemia had a very low HRQoL. However, the final assessment after the intervention showed a significant difference in the mean scores between the two groups in the areas of physical functioning ( p = .001), emotional functioning ( p = .0001), social functioning ( p = .001), and school functioning ( p = .001). Growth indicators also demonstrated a notable improvement in the intervention group of children. Discussion: The SCOPE Program may be a thorough and efficient intervention for enhancing the general health of children with thalassemia. It can be used as a cooperative, well-organized, family-focused care strategy. Further study with a larger sample size is suggested.
  • A digital-based follow-up program to improve maternal competence in preterm home care- A true-experimental study
    Kavitha K, M.M. Patil, Basheerahamed J. Sikandar
    Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 2023

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effectiveness of the nurse-led multi-component BRIDGE program on maternal competence and selected post-discharge outcomes of preterm babies: A randomized controlled trial
    K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar, V Soraganvi
    International Journal of Nursing Studies 165, 105027 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Chronic Illness in Adolescents. Journal of Neonatal Surgery
    KK Ritu Yadav
    Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14 (22), 426-434 , 2025
    2025
  • The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stress and depression of nursing students across two countries: a cross-sectional study
    TMT Rachel A Joseph, Mala Singh, Kavitha Krishnamoorthy, Khulood Shattnawi ...
    Academia Mental Health & Wellbeing 2 , 2025
    2025
  • Self-care management in adolescents with chronic illnesses
    R Yadav, K Kavitha
    Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Care 11 (3), 87-97 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Prevalence of PsychoSocial problems and their risk factors among school-going middle adolescents: An exploratory study
    BJ Sikandar, K Kavitha
    Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 21 (1), 2-9 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Impact of SCOPE Program on Health-Related Quality of Life and Health Status of Children With Thalassemia: A Quasi-Experimental Study
    BJS Kavitha K, Padmaja A
    J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 41 (3), 199-211 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • A digital-based follow-up program to improve maternal competence in preterm home care-A true-experimental study
    K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar
    Journal of Neonatal Nursing 29 (5), 750-754 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Psychodrama intervention to create awareness of health consequences of early marriage among adolescent girls and their parents
    K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar, P Raut, K Halkatti, A Kulkarni, M Umrani
    BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences 8 (2), 284-289 , 2023
    2023
  • The effectiveness of age based empowerment program on knowledge and attitude regarding risk taking behaviour and its prevention among adolescents studying in selected PU …
    AK Aleyamma Varghese, Kavitha K.
    International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 10 (11), 1705-1709 , 2023
    2023
  • Effectiveness of play and learn strategies on knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among preschoolers and their mothers at selected Anganwadis of Vijaypur
    AV Anita Kambale, Kavitha K
    International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 10 (11), 1617-1621 , 2023
    2023
  • Mental Health in Nursing Students During the Pandemic: Comparing Lower-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries
    R Joseph, N Al Ali, M Singh, K Shattnawi, S Akers, T Turner
    Sigma's 33rd International Nursing Research Congress , 2022
    2022
  • Impact of COVID-19 on the care of pre-term babies: Issues, challenges and strategies for comprehensive care
    K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar
    Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 23 (2), 113-117 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • "COVID-19 pandemic and nursing students: Stress, depression, and coping behaviors – An exploratory study
    RJ K. Kavitha, Basheerahamed J. Sikandar
    BLDE Univ J Health Sci 7 (1), 45-50. , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Nutritional Status in Children with Beta Thalassemia: A Systematic Review
    K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar
    RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences 12 (1), 149-55 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Transitional Care Program for Enhancing Competence of Primary Care Givers in Home Care Management of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduates
    M Gangihal, K Kavitha, S Rathod, L Pujari, L Swami, A Pyati, BJ Sikandar
    Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 22 (2), 193-199 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Digital parenting: Issues, challenges and nursing implications
    BJ Sikandar
    Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing 10 (3), 100-104 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 25
  • A Comprehensive Manual Of Pediatric Nursing Procedures 2E
    K K
    Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi , 2021
    2021
  • Effectiveness of SCOPE programme on health related quality of life and health status of thalassemic children: A pilot study
    K Kavitha, A Padmaja
    International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 9, 282-6 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 4
  • Health Related Quality of Life and It’s Associated Factors among Thalassemic Children: a Review
    K Kavitha, A Padmaja
    2019
    Citations: 3
  • Concept mapping as an innovative approach to enhance independent learning skills of nursing students preparing for annual exam
    BJS Kavitha K.
    international conference on Transforming Nursing Education through … , 2018
    2018

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Digital parenting: Issues, challenges and nursing implications
    BJ Sikandar
    Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing 10 (3), 100-104 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 25
  • Effectiveness of the nurse-led multi-component BRIDGE program on maternal competence and selected post-discharge outcomes of preterm babies: A randomized controlled trial
    K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar, V Soraganvi
    International Journal of Nursing Studies 165, 105027 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • A digital-based follow-up program to improve maternal competence in preterm home care-A true-experimental study
    K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar
    Journal of Neonatal Nursing 29 (5), 750-754 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Strategies for enhancing quality of life in thalassemic children
    K Kavitha, A Padmaja
    BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences 2 (2), 69-74 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 5
  • Impact of SCOPE Program on Health-Related Quality of Life and Health Status of Children With Thalassemia: A Quasi-Experimental Study
    BJS Kavitha K, Padmaja A
    J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 41 (3), 199-211 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Effectiveness of SCOPE programme on health related quality of life and health status of thalassemic children: A pilot study
    K Kavitha, A Padmaja
    International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 9, 282-6 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 4
  • Health Related Quality of Life and It’s Associated Factors among Thalassemic Children: a Review
    K Kavitha, A Padmaja
    2019
    Citations: 3
  • Self-care management in adolescents with chronic illnesses
    R Yadav, K Kavitha
    Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Care 11 (3), 87-97 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • "COVID-19 pandemic and nursing students: Stress, depression, and coping behaviors – An exploratory study
    RJ K. Kavitha, Basheerahamed J. Sikandar
    BLDE Univ J Health Sci 7 (1), 45-50. , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Nutritional Status in Children with Beta Thalassemia: A Systematic Review
    K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar
    RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences 12 (1), 149-55 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Prevalence of PsychoSocial problems and their risk factors among school-going middle adolescents: An exploratory study
    BJ Sikandar, K Kavitha
    Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 21 (1), 2-9 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Impact of COVID-19 on the care of pre-term babies: Issues, challenges and strategies for comprehensive care
    K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar
    Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 23 (2), 113-117 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Transitional Care Program for Enhancing Competence of Primary Care Givers in Home Care Management of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduates
    M Gangihal, K Kavitha, S Rathod, L Pujari, L Swami, A Pyati, BJ Sikandar
    Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 22 (2), 193-199 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Chronic Illness in Adolescents. Journal of Neonatal Surgery
    KK Ritu Yadav
    Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14 (22), 426-434 , 2025
    2025
  • The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stress and depression of nursing students across two countries: a cross-sectional study
    TMT Rachel A Joseph, Mala Singh, Kavitha Krishnamoorthy, Khulood Shattnawi ...
    Academia Mental Health & Wellbeing 2 , 2025
    2025
  • Psychodrama intervention to create awareness of health consequences of early marriage among adolescent girls and their parents
    K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar, P Raut, K Halkatti, A Kulkarni, M Umrani
    BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences 8 (2), 284-289 , 2023
    2023
  • The effectiveness of age based empowerment program on knowledge and attitude regarding risk taking behaviour and its prevention among adolescents studying in selected PU …
    AK Aleyamma Varghese, Kavitha K.
    International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 10 (11), 1705-1709 , 2023
    2023
  • Effectiveness of play and learn strategies on knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among preschoolers and their mothers at selected Anganwadis of Vijaypur
    AV Anita Kambale, Kavitha K
    International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 10 (11), 1617-1621 , 2023
    2023
  • Mental Health in Nursing Students During the Pandemic: Comparing Lower-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries
    R Joseph, N Al Ali, M Singh, K Shattnawi, S Akers, T Turner
    Sigma's 33rd International Nursing Research Congress , 2022
    2022
  • A Comprehensive Manual Of Pediatric Nursing Procedures 2E
    K K
    Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi , 2021
    2021

Publications

Book Authored:
• Written A Book On “A Comprehensive Manual Of Pediatric Nursing Procedures” Published By Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, Newdelhi (ISBN No:978-93-5152-613-1, 1st Edition, 2015). 2nd edition 2021.
Publications:
1. Kavitha K, M.M. Patil, Basheerahamed J. Sikandar,
A digital-based follow-up program to improve maternal competence in preterm home care- A true-experimental study,Journal of Neonatal Nursing,2023,
2. Kavitha K, Sikandar BJ, Joseph R. COVID‑19 pandemic and nursing students: Stress, depression, and coping behaviors – An exploratory study. BLDE Univ J Health Sci 2022
3. Kavitha K, Basheerahamed J.S. Digital Parenting: Issues, Challenges and nursing implications. Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing.
4. Kavitha K, Padmaja A. Effectiveness of SCOPE Programme on health related quality of life and health status of thalassemic children: A Pilot study. International Journal of Health Science and Research 2019 August; 9(8):282-86
5. Kavitha K, Padmaja A. Health related quality of life and its associated factors among thalassemic children: A review. International Journal of Health Science and Research 2019; 9(5): 386-90
6. Kavitha K, Padmaja A. Comprehensive Nursing Strategies for coping with chronic illnesses in children. International Journal of Current Advanced Research Vol 7, Issue 4(F), pp 11692-11698, April 2018
7. Kavitha K, Padmaja A. Strategies for enhancing quality of life in thalassemic children. BLDE University Journal of health sciences; Jul

GRANT DETAILS

• Principal investigator in BLDE (Deemed ) University funded inter-disciplinary research (Rs. 3,41,250/-)
• Co-investigator in RGUHS funded study entitled “Prevalence of selected Psychosocial problems and their risk factors among school going adolescents” (Amount
• Received UG project Grant Rs. 15,000/- for guiding the study entitled “Effectiveness Of Transitional Care Program On Competence Of Primary Care Givers In Home Care Management Of NICU Graduates” (2019-20)
• Received UG project Grant Rs. 15,000/- for guiding the study entitled “Effectiveness Of Psychodrama on awareness regarding health consequences of early marriage among adolescent girls and their parents” (2020-21)
• Received UG project Grant Rs. 15,000/- for guiding the study entitled “Study to assess the effectiveness of digital based follow-up program on competence of mothers regarding home care management of high risk newborns in selected urban and rural areas of Vijayapur district” (2021-22)