At Balangir College of Nursing, we promote research as a cornerstone of evidence-based practice, encouraging faculty and students to contribute to healthcare innovation and policy development.

Key Research Areas

Community Health

Studies on maternal health, child nutrition, and rural healthcare access in Western Odisha.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Research on infection control, post-operative care, and chronic disease management.

Mental Health Nursing

Projects on stress management, depression screening, and psychiatric care in rural areas.

Faculty-Led Research Projects

Impact of Tele-Nursing in Rural Odisha

PI: Dr. Smita Patra | Funded by: UGC Minor Project

An ongoing study evaluating the effectiveness of telehealth consultations in improving patient outcomes in remote villages.

Nutritional Status of Under-5 Children in Balangir District

PI: Prof. Anita Das | Published in: Indian Journal of Nursing Research

A community-based survey identifying malnutrition trends and intervention strategies.

Student Research & Dissertations

All final-year B.Sc and Post Basic B.Sc students complete a research project under faculty guidance. Recent topics include:

Did You Know? 5 student projects were presented at the National Nursing Conference 2024.

Publications

Research Support

Institutional Journal

Our in-house journal publishes faculty and student research annually.

Research Workshops

Quarterly sessions on research methodology, data analysis, and paper writing.