Chirayu College of Nursing · Chirayu University, Bhopal

International Research Meet
(Virtual)

"Demystifying Nursing Research at the Bedside: Ameliorating the Quality of Care"

Conference Hall, Chirayu College of Nursing — hosted with speakers, jury and participants joining virtually from India and abroad
Speaker addressing the meet from the conference hall Dignitaries seated before the conference banner Organising committee group photo Certificate presentation at the valedictory function Head table beneath the conference banner Dignitary following the proceedings Dignitaries at the head table Winners and organising team Prize distribution Moderator and faculty at the session desk
Programme

How the day unfolded

From the inaugural lamp-lighting to two scientific sessions on bedside research and AI, sixteen oral paper presentations and an e-poster competition, closing with the valedictory function.

09:00 AM

Inaugural Ceremony

Welcome Address — Prof. Princy Varghese

The meet opened with a welcome dance by B.Sc. Nursing students, followed by the Lighting of the Lamp by the dignitaries. The theme was unfolded by Dr. Pramilaa R., Principal, who stressed bringing research to the bedside through evidence-based practice. Dr. Ravi Singh Pippal, Dean Research, Chirayu University, gave the inaugural address, and Prof. Nisha Divakaran proposed the vote of thanks.

Session I

Scientific Session I

Dr. Pramilaa R. · Chirayu College of Nursing, Chirayu University

"Translating Research Findings into Everyday Bedside Protocols" — on building a research culture that every nurse shares, beyond the job description. Moderated by Prof. Dr. Ankita Shyni Andrews, Vice Principal, Bansal College of Nursing, Bhopal.

Break

Tea Break

Session II

Scientific Session II

Dr. Amel Dawod Kamel Gouda · Faculty of Nursing, University of Cairo, Egypt

"Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Research" — covering the benefits of AI in modern healthcare and how technological advances have improved diagnosis and early identification.

Papers

Oral Research Paper Presentations

Jury — Prof. Dr. G. Vijayalakshmi & Dr. Thamarai Selvi P.

Of 28 research papers submitted, 16 were selected for presentation. Each presenter had 10 minutes to present and 2 minutes for the jury's questions, with a short break after the first five papers.

Break

Tea Break

04:15 PM

Valedictory Ceremony

Welcome — Mr. Virendra Kumar Verma · Oration — Dr. Ulka Shrivastava, Medical Superintendent, CMCH, Bhopal

The valedictory ceremony began with a welcome to the dignitaries, participants and students, followed by an oration by the Medical Superintendent of CMCH, Bhopal.

Awards

Results & Prizes

Announced by Mrs. Shefali Latesh

Of 21 e-posters received, the winner was Dr. Elby K. Paul, Chirayu College of Nursing (jury: Prof. Dr. Malliga Kannan and Dr. Venice David). In the oral paper category, the winner was Dr. Sumathy M. K., East Coast Hospital, Puducherry (scrutiny: Prof. Dr. Lilly Christopher and Dr. D. Charmini Jebapriya). Each winner received Rs. 10,000.

Closing

Valedictory Address & Vote of Thanks

Dr. Ajay Goenka, President, Chirayu Charitable Foundation

After a round of participant feedback, Dr. Ajay Goenka congratulated the winners and appreciated the enthusiasm shown for the meet. The vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Arpit Narekar. The programme was anchored by Mr. Raj Pradhan and Ms. Anumol P.A.