Prof (Dr.) Gitumoni Konwar

Prof (Dr.) Gitumoni Konwar

Dean of Faculty

  • Faculty of Paramedical Sciences

About

Name: Specialization:
Prof (Dr.) Gitumoni Konwar Medical Surgical Nursing

Qualification

Degree

College & University 

Year

Class & Percentage

Major subject with specialization

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Regional College of Nursing, Guwahati &Gauhati University

1997

1st 

N/A

Master of Science (Nursing)

College of Nursing, CMC , Vellore &  The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR  Medical Univ.

2006

1st 

Medical Surgical Nursing

Doctor of Philosophy

(Ph. D)

Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Assam

2014

N/A

Nursing

Post Graduate Diploma: Hospital& Health Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

2017

 I st

N/A

Certificate: Executive MBA

MasterMinds   Business School London, UK

2020

 Ist 

 

 

Personal Interest

Recitation, Research, Teaching, Stitching

Working Experience

College & University 

Year

Designation

Job description

From

To

Down Town School of Nursing, Down Town Hospital Ltd.

Guwahati-6

1.8.1997

14.6.1998

Tutor/Floor In-charge

 

Teaching &Clinical Supervision, Staff Nurse Supervision

Regional College of Nursing (National Nodal Centre), Gauhati University

15.6.1998

28.2.2007

Lecturer

Teaching, Supervision, Guidance &Research, UG

Regional College of Nursing (National Nodal Centre), Gauhati University

1.3.2007

16.11.2011

Assistant Professor

Teaching, Supervision, Guidance &Research, UG & PG

Regional College of Nursing (National Nodal Centre), Gauhati University

17.11.2011

30.11.2018

Associate Professor

Teaching, Supervision, Guidance, Research, Examination  & Administration,  UG & PG

The Assam Royal Global University, Royal School of Nursing, Guwahati.

3.12.2018

02.02.2021

Dean/ Professor Cum Principal

Teaching, Supervision, Guidance & Counselling Research, Examination & Administration

Assam down town University, Guwahati

 

04.02.2021

Till date

Director Research & Outreach, Faculty of Nursing, and Director Academic Faculty of Paramedical Sciences

 

Teaching, Supervision, Guidance & Counselling Research, Examination & Administration

                                                                                 

 

       
         
         
         
         
         
         

 

Research

  1. PUBLICATIONS
  1. Gitumoni Konwar, Dr. Jogesh Sarma. Health Related Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient. Journal of Nursing Research Society of India.Vol-6, No.2, Page-6-12, 2013. (ISSN 0975-6841)
  2. Gitumoni Konwar, Dr. Jogesh Sarma.  A study of changes in Health Related Quality of Life for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Journal of Community Guidance & Research. Vol-31 No.3 Page 385-98, 2014     (ISSN 0970-1346)
  3. Dr. Jogesh Sarma, Gitumoni Konwar. Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Health Related Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients. Open Journal of Psychiatric & Allied Health Sciences (OJPAS). Vol-6 No.1 Page 20-27, 2015 (ISSN 2394-2053)
  4. Gitumoni Konwar, Lalrenzami Fanai, Vanrammawia K.A pilot study to assess the level of depression and coping strategies adopted by Cancer Patients receiving treatment in Mizoram State Cancer Institute. Open Journal of Psychiatric & Allied Health Sciences. (OJPAS). Vol-6 No.1 Page 44-9, 2015   (ISSN 2394-2053)
  5. Gitumoni Konwar, Dr. Jogesh Sarma.  A study of Changes in Health Related Quality of Life in COPD in relation to severity of disease.  Assam Journal of Internal Medicine. Vol-5 No.1 Page 22-5, 2015        (ISSN 2278-8239)
  6. Gitumoni Konwar, Firoza Begum, Banti Baruah. Anxiety level of family members attending ICU patients. Open Journal of Psychiatric & Allied Health Sciences. (OJPAS). Vol-7 No.1 Page 60-64, 2016  (ISSN 2394-2053)
  7. Gitumoni Konwar, Lalthanpuii.  Knowledge on effects of the Alcoholism among students of Higher Secondary Schools in Urban Areas of Mizoram, India. Journal of Community Guidance & Research. Vol-33 No.3 Page 78-82, 2016 (ISSN 0970-1346)
  8. Pallabi Chetia, Gitumoni Konwar. Quality of Life in Cancer patients undergoing Chemotherapy in B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Assam.  Journal of Nursing Research Society of India. Vol-6, No.2, Page-13-20, 2013.      (ISSN 0975-6841)                    
  9. Firoza Begum, Gitumoni Konwar. Knowledge regarding risk factors of Cardiovascular Disease among patients with Cardiovascular Disease. Journal of Community Guidance & Research. Vol-31 No.1 Page 78-82, 2014.  (ISSN 0970-1346)
  10. Jayanti Rabha., Gitumoni Konwar. Effectiveness of hot versus cold compress for reducing Intravenous tissue Infiltration.  Indian Journal of Nursing Research Studies. Vol-5  No.1 Page 86-92, 2014        (ISSN 2229-3280)           
  11. Jharna Sarkar, Gitumoni Konwar. Assessment of knowledge and Practice regarding postnatal exercises among mothers admitted in postnatal ward in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Barpeta.  Vol-1  No.1 Page 52-56, 2014       (ISSN 2349-3356)
  12. Firoza Begum, Gitumoni Konwar Anxiety level & causative factors of anxiety among family members. Journal of Nursing Research Society of India. Vol-7, No.2, Page-11-15,2014     (ISSN 0975-6841)    
  13. Juri Phukan, Gitumoni Konwar.  Attitude and satisfaction levels of Women towards midwives at the Rural Health Centers of Kamrup District Assam.  Journal of Community Guidance & Research. Vol-32 No.2 Page 78-82, 2014          (ISSN 0970-1346)      
  14. Gayetri Subba, Dr. Gitumoni Konwar.  Assertiveness among Graduate Staff Nurses. Journal of Nursing Research Society of India. Vol-8, No.1, Page-28-33, 2015     (ISSN 0975-6841)
  15. Trishna Mazumdar, Dr. Gitumoni Konwar. Psychological Wellbeing and the Professional Adjustment among Nursing Students.  Journal of Nursing Research Society of India. Vol-8, No.1, Page-44-52,2015      (ISSN 0975-6841)
  16. Jharna Sarkar, Gitumoni Konwar, LK Das. Assessment of knowledge regarding postnatal exercises among mothers admitted in postnatal ward in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Journal of Community Guidance & Research. Vol-32, No.2 Page 262-261, 2015 (ISSN 0970-1346)
  17. Aruna Doley, Dr. Gitumoni Konwar, Kaberi Saikia. An exploratory study to find out the nursing care challenges faced by the staff nurses while caring for a burn patient in the selected hospitals of Guwahati, Assam. Journal of Nursing Research Society of India. Vol-9, No.1, Page-1-7, 2016   (ISSN 0975-6841)     
  18. Firoza Begum, Gitumoni Konwar. Knowledge regarding Diabetes Mellitus among B. Sc. Nursing students in Assam. Journal of Community Guidance & Research. Vol-33 No.1 Page 25-35, 2016.  (ISSN 0970-1346)
  19. Rashmi Rekha Borah, Gitumoni Konwar & Krishna Das.  Knowledge of postnatal mothers on prevention of neonatal infection.  Journal of Community Guidance & Research. Vol-33, No.2 Page 234-242, 2016      (ISSN 0970-1346)
  20. Aruna Doley, Dr. Gitumoni Konwar, Burnout among Nursing Staffs of Tertiary Care Teaching Hospitals. Indian Journal of Nursing Studies Vol. 07, No.02, page-18-23, 2016     (ISSN: 2229)
  21. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar. A Review on Challenges and Barriers: Implementation of the Existing Nursing Research Findings. Int. J. Adv. Res. 6(1), 1556-60.   (ISSN: 2320-5407)
  22. Dulmoni Das, Kaustubh Bora, Banti Baruah, Gitumoni Konwar. Prevalence and predictors of metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia patients from Assam. Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2017;59(2):228-232                  doi: 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_64_16          
  23. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar, Jayshree Kalita. The Barriers and Challenges of Conducting Nursing Research and Communicating Research Findings into Practice. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research Vol.8; Issue: 6, 216-222, 2018,        (www.ijhsr.org ISSN: 2249-9571)
  24. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar, Anamita Bora. A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of oral hygiene among middle school students in selected school of Ranchi, Jharkhand. IP Journal of Paediatrics and Nursing Science, 2019;2(1):8-12
  25. Sengupta M, Sarma J, Konwar G. Factors influencing clinical competencies of intensive care unit nurses in selected hospitals of Kamrup (Metro), Assam. Int. J Health Sci Res. 2019; 9(6): 358-362                 (www.ijhsr.org ISSN: 2249-9571)
  26. Konwar G, Borah M. A study to assess burden of care and coping mechanism of family members of schizophrenia patients. Int. J Health Sci Res. 2019; 9(7): 63-68 (www.ijhsr.org ISSN: 2249-9571)
  27. Konwar G, Ahmed A. A study to assess the relation between stress and coping among the nursing students. J Prev Med Holistic Health 2019;5(1):48-51               (ISSN:-2454-6704)
  28. Konwar G, Deori U. Assessment of knowledge and awareness on thyroid disorders and impact of thyroid disorders during pregnancy among women in Assam. Int J Health Sci Res. 2019; 9(9):99-102.
  29. Konwar G. Health-related quality of life in COPD patients and SGRQ: a review analysis. International Journal of Research and Review. 2019; 6(10):28-34.
  30. Amina Ahmed, Prof. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar. Internet addition and its relationship with psychological wellbeing among the university students. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2019;8(10):1-2
  31. Santipriya Borah, Dr. Bibi Bordoloi, Dr. Gitumoni Konwar. A Study to Assess the Prevalence, Risk Factors and Preventive Practices of Varicose Vein among the Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals of Kamrup (M), Assam. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research, 2020;5(5), 464-468 www.ijsdr.org
  32.  Deori U, Konwar G. Impact of COVID-19 in north eastern states of India. Int J Health Sci Res, 2020;10(6):213-217.
  33. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar and Lalengzami Fanai (2020) Hypertension Risk Factors among Adult: A Community based Study in Mizoram. International Journal of Multidisciplinary educational Research, 2020;6(9):109-116
  34. Konwar G, Deori U. The Nurses as Healthcare Warriors in Covid-19: Public Health perspective. EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2020;6(10):193-197
  35. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar, Monmili Engtipi. A Programme to enhance knowledge on Glasgow coma scale among nurses. Int. J. Adv. Res. 2020;9(01):686-90.   (ISSN: 2320-5407)
  36. Hazarika L, Konnwar G. Respectful Maternity Care (RMC): Safe Motherhood. EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR). 2021:7(2);164-168 (ISSN: 2455-3662)
  37. Konwar G, Deori U. The Power of Will to Survive: A Case Report. International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research.2021;6(2):123-125
  38. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar, Jayshree Kalita. A Survey on Impact of COVID19 in Nursing Education: Strengths and shortcomings of online classes. IJRAR 2021;8(2):79-84

Presentations:

  1. A study of post-traumatic stress of patients admitted under emergency department of Gauhati Medical College & Hospital. Forensic Medicon 2014, 31st Jan-2nd Feb.
  2. Health Related Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients in relation to severity of disease.  2nd Annual Conference of North East Pulmonary and critical Care Society. 3rd May, 2014.
  3. A study to assess level of stress and to identify the frequency of occurrence of common symptom of stress among the school student of class IX and X in the selected private school of Dibrugarh, Assam. Annual International School Psychology Association Conference, Guwahati. 21st-23rd Nov, 2014

 

Awards & Achievements

  1. PROFESSIONAL AWARD, HONOUR &CONTRIBUTIONS  

Awards:

1. "Women Researcher Awardin the 4th International Scientist Awards on

 Engineering, Science and Medicine

2.  "Education Leadership Award” in Dewang Mehta National Education Awards, 2019

3. “RACE-2020: Distinguish Professor Award” in International Conference on Research   and Development.

4. “Leadership Excellence in HealthCare Industry “awarded by MasterMinds   Business School London, UK

5. “Best Leadership Idea Generation award, by MasterMinds Business School London, UK

  1. Honour:

Fellow: MasterMinds Business School London, UK

Lieutenant (Lt.) Commenced as Military Nursing Officer (MNS), General Hospital

    • Territorial Army [Army JC No: TA (N) 1109],       25.8.2002
    • Participated for community development in Health/Medical Camps, Floods relief, Blood donation, Social Awareness, etc.
  • President: The Nursing Teachers Association of India, Assam state branch.
  • Secretary: Nursing Research Society of India (NRSI), Eastern Zone
  • Member: Clinical Nursing Research Society (CNRS)
  • Member: Society of Midwives India (SOMI)
  • Member: Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI)
  • Assam Nursing Council: Registered Nurse & Registered Midwives, 1997

 

  1. Editorial Board Member:
  1. IP Journal of Pediatrics Nursing, Innovative Publication
  2. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Holistic Health, Innovative PublicationInternational Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing, JournalPub Publication
  3. International Journal of Nursing Science & Research, JournalPub Publication
  4. International journal of Bioscience & Technology, JournalPub Publication
  5. International Journal of Evidence based Practice, JournalPub Publication
  • Review Board Member: Open Journal of Psychiatric & Allied Health Sciences
  • Book Contributor:  the text book of Nursing Education, CBS Publication

Book Review: Target High. Staff Nurse Recruitment. CBS Publication