Introduction: Chemotherapy is a proven prodigy for the treatment of carcinoma but it can possess certain deleterious effects on the healthcare professionals while on constant exposure. Being frontline workers, nursing officers continuously come in contact with these chemotherapeutic agents. Hence, it is of paramount importance that nurses working in oncology unit have adequate knowledge and skill regarding safe handling of chemotherapeutic drugs. Materials and methods: Pre-experimental one group pretest post-test design was adopted to accomplish the objectives. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to select 30 nurses working in the oncology care unit. The data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire and observational practice checklist. The obtained data were analysed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge and practice score was 17.5 (± 2.28) and 9.13 (± 1.52) respectively. However, the post-test knowledge and practice score were 27.03 (± 1.73) and 13.8 (± 1.09) that reveals improvement knowledge and practice after structured teaching program. The calculated t test value was 26.78 and 28.91 for knowledge and practice which is highly significant at 0.05 level. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that the Structured Teaching Program has improved the knowledge and practice of nurses regarding safe handling of chemotherapeutic drugs and it is highly recommended that the nurses need periodic and consistent update knowledge supported by policies to enforce guideline implementation.

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Children are more susceptible to various infections because of underdeveloped immune system as compared to adults. Strengthening the immune system is a natural way to help the body fight against the disease-causing pathogens and immunomodulators can play a major role in this context. Various Ayurveda classics and studies published in journals related to Ayurveda drugs for improving immunity are reviewed and analysed. In Ayurveda, the objective of immune enhancement is achieved through the use of the Amalakyadi Rasayana (an Immunomodulators), as it increases longevity of life, memory, intellect, luxture, complexion, voice, strength of the body functions, strength of all senses and provides the resistance to disease, improves glow and power. Analysis of classical references and various experimental studies show that Amalakyadi Rasayana posse immuno-modulatory, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Anthelmintic activity. Present paper is a review to update knowledge on pharmacological properties, therapeutic actions and possible mode of action of the selected formulation, Amalakyadi rasayana from Yogaratnakara (Rasayanadhikara/17) to enhance the immunity in children. Rasayana is an important part of Ayurvedic therapeutics used to improve the quality of life by strengthening the tissue quality and by reducing the age-related tissue degeneration. This study reveals that Amalakyadi Rasayana have potential to improve or strengthen the immune system in children and thereby can lower down the morbidity rate in children.