Juvenile open- angle glaucoma (JOAG) is an uncommon form of primary open –angle glaucoma, with earlier onset (3 to 40 years of age), higher IOP(1), and more severe visual field loss compared with adult onset primary open- angle glaucoma (POAG). Many studies report that this form of glaucoma typically demonstrates an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. The myocilin (MYOC) gene is identified abundantly through linkage analysis in the trabecular meshwork (TM) of the affected patients.(2) (3). In this study, we retrospectively demonstrated the clinical characteristics in patients with JOAG, to provide medical treatment and future prevention and awareness in clinics of this disease. Patients with JOAG are diagnosed at an early age and therefore have a longer expectancy than the typical glaucoma patient. And this can cause visual impairment and blindness which can significantly impair the patient’s quality of life and limit daily living activities. This retrospective study at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Hospital from April 2019 to December 2020 included 80 glaucoma patients, revealing 3.4% with juvenile-onset open-angle glaucoma (JOAG). Notably, 92.5% had bilateral JOAG, and 75% were male. Most patients (87%) lacked a family history of glaucoma, and 91.10% had no systemic diseases. Chief complaints included blurring of vision (38%), ocular pain (9%), and various others. Refractive analysis showed 46% mild myopia, 23% moderate myopia. Visual impairment was absent in 83% of eyes, and cupping severity varied. Disc size was mostly medium (75%), and rim loss severity varied. Among 154 eyes, 131 received medical and surgical treatment, with a mean intraocular pressure (IOP) of 19.2105 mm Hg. The remaining 23 patients had a mean IOP of 19.133 mm Hg. These findings provide concise insights into JOAG patient characteristics and treatment patterns. Key words: Juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG), Juvenile onset open-angle glaucoma, Glaucoma.
{"title":"Clinical Characteristics of Juvenile-Onset Open Angle Glaucoma","authors":"Saptarshi Mukherjee, Vidushi Gupta, Debarati","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240614","url":null,"abstract":"Juvenile open- angle glaucoma (JOAG) is an uncommon form of primary open –angle glaucoma, with earlier onset (3 to 40 years of age), higher IOP(1), and more severe visual field loss compared with adult onset primary open- angle glaucoma (POAG). Many studies report that this form of glaucoma typically demonstrates an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. The myocilin (MYOC) gene is identified abundantly through linkage analysis in the trabecular meshwork (TM) of the affected patients.(2) (3). In this study, we retrospectively demonstrated the clinical characteristics in patients with JOAG, to provide medical treatment and future prevention and awareness in clinics of this disease. Patients with JOAG are diagnosed at an early age and therefore have a longer expectancy than the typical glaucoma patient. And this can cause visual impairment and blindness which can significantly impair the patient’s quality of life and limit daily living activities. This retrospective study at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Hospital from April 2019 to December 2020 included 80 glaucoma patients, revealing 3.4% with juvenile-onset open-angle glaucoma (JOAG). Notably, 92.5% had bilateral JOAG, and 75% were male. Most patients (87%) lacked a family history of glaucoma, and 91.10% had no systemic diseases. Chief complaints included blurring of vision (38%), ocular pain (9%), and various others. Refractive analysis showed 46% mild myopia, 23% moderate myopia. Visual impairment was absent in 83% of eyes, and cupping severity varied. Disc size was mostly medium (75%), and rim loss severity varied. Among 154 eyes, 131 received medical and surgical treatment, with a mean intraocular pressure (IOP) of 19.2105 mm Hg. The remaining 23 patients had a mean IOP of 19.133 mm Hg. These findings provide concise insights into JOAG patient characteristics and treatment patterns.\u0000\u0000Key words: Juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG), Juvenile onset open-angle glaucoma, Glaucoma.","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141369649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aim: to find out effect on lung function by pulmonary rehabilitation on post hospitalized covid -19 patients. Method: This study was designed as experimental, randomized double-blinded study. Participate divided into two groups- the pulmonary rehabilitation group (Group A) and control group (Group B). The inclusion criteria were patient with confirmed case of infection of COVID-19 was defined by RT-PCR assay on nasopharyngeal swab; aged 20 to 55 years; Hospitalized due to severity of covid-19 symptoms, persistent high grade fever>1000 F, breathlessness, increase in dry cough), ≥3 months after any hospital discharge related to COVID-19 infection, regardless of need for critical care or ventilator support., Any persistent sequel of COVID- 19. All participants were explained the study protocol and they were enrolled in protocol after their written consent for this study. Lung function was taken before and after the study protocol. Within group analysis using Wilcoxon signed Rank test. Between group analysis using Mann-Whitney Test. Level of significance was kept at p<0.005. Results: In Group A, mean and SD for FEV1for Pre test was 116.58 ± 25.03 and for post test was104.32±14.60. The P value was<0.001which shows that the intervention was effective. The Mean and SD for FVC for PreTest102.96±22.39and for post test was96.88±19.07. The P value was <0.001 which shows that the intervention was effective. Mean and SD for FEV1/FVC for Pre Test 113.84 ± 11.25 and for post test was 109.40 ± 15.04. The P value was 0.024 which shows that the intervention was effective. Conclusion: Pulmonary rehabilitation is possible and effective therapeutic strategy to improve the lung function and improve quality of life post-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Key words: COVID-19, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Lung function test
{"title":"Effect on Lung Function by Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Post-Hospitalised COVID-19 Patients","authors":"Dr. Joicy Senlin","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240616","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: to find out effect on lung function by pulmonary rehabilitation on post hospitalized covid -19 patients.\u0000Method: This study was designed as experimental, randomized double-blinded study. Participate divided into two groups- the pulmonary rehabilitation group (Group A) and control group (Group B). The inclusion criteria were patient with confirmed case of infection of COVID-19 was defined by RT-PCR assay on nasopharyngeal swab; aged 20 to 55 years; Hospitalized due to severity of covid-19 symptoms, persistent high grade fever>1000 F, breathlessness, increase in dry cough), ≥3 months after any hospital discharge related to COVID-19 infection, regardless of need for critical care or ventilator support., Any persistent sequel of COVID- 19. All participants were explained the study protocol and they were enrolled in protocol after their written consent for this study. Lung function was taken before and after the study protocol. Within group analysis using Wilcoxon signed Rank test. Between group analysis using Mann-Whitney Test. Level of significance was kept at p<0.005.\u0000Results: In Group A, mean and SD for FEV1for Pre test was 116.58 ± 25.03 and for post test was104.32±14.60. The P value was<0.001which shows that the intervention was effective. The Mean and SD for FVC for PreTest102.96±22.39and for post test was96.88±19.07. The P value was <0.001 which shows that the intervention was effective. Mean and SD for FEV1/FVC for Pre Test 113.84 ± 11.25 and for post test was 109.40 ± 15.04. The P value was 0.024 which shows that the intervention was effective.\u0000Conclusion: Pulmonary rehabilitation is possible and effective therapeutic strategy to improve the lung function and improve quality of life post-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.\u0000\u0000Key words: COVID-19, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Lung function test","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141368111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Context: Witnessing the chronic suffering of children with neuromuscular and other life-limiting illnesses is disheartening. A targeted and concentrated approach could enhance the quality of life for these children and their families, who are frequently overlooked by healthcare practitioners. The goal: This practice of "reflective learning" aims to heighten the focus and awareness of the plight of these suffering children, emphasizing the critical necessity for a personalized and family-centered approach to their care. Implications: This reflective experience underscores the significance of integrating palliative care education into the nursing curriculum, thereby empowering nurses with continuous education on palliative care and enhancing access to pediatric palliative care services for children and families. Conclusion: Incorporating palliative care in the ongoing care of children with chronic suffering can improve the quality of life for all involved. Key words: Palliative care, reflective learning, holistic care, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual.
{"title":"Unmet Needs of Children with Chronic Life Limiting Illnesses: Palliative Care Nursing: A Reflective Learning","authors":"Joemol P. Itteera, Malarvizhi S.","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240617","url":null,"abstract":"Context: Witnessing the chronic suffering of children with neuromuscular and other life-limiting illnesses is disheartening. A targeted and concentrated approach could enhance the quality of life for these children and their families, who are frequently overlooked by healthcare practitioners.\u0000The goal: This practice of \"reflective learning\" aims to heighten the focus and awareness of the plight of these suffering children, emphasizing the critical necessity for a personalized and family-centered approach to their care.\u0000Implications: This reflective experience underscores the significance of integrating palliative care education into the nursing curriculum, thereby empowering nurses with continuous education on palliative care and enhancing access to pediatric palliative care services for children and families.\u0000Conclusion: Incorporating palliative care in the ongoing care of children with chronic suffering can improve the quality of life for all involved.\u0000\u0000Key words: Palliative care, reflective learning, holistic care, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual.","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141370462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The functioning of gut microbiome is strongly influenced by our diet. A balanced diet with additional requirement of Iron is necessary during adolescence. In India, value added popped rice is produced using a simple, low cost, iron-pan roasting technique. Value addition of indigenous sweets /snacks using popped red rice along with iron rich food sources can serve as an healthy snack for adolescents. This investigation was undertaken to develop value added Nutri bar for adolescents. The present study aimed at development, standardization, sensory evaluation and shelf life study of value added Nutri bar using popped red rice as the main ingredient along with other functional ingredients. The developed product (basic) and value added Nutri bar variations (V1, V2 and V3) were subjected to sensory evaluation, using 9point hedonic rating scale to 35 semi trained panelists. Sensory evaluation results indicated, value added Nutri bar (variation 2) developed using 20% popped rice, 10% Amaranth popped seeds, 40% jaggery, 5% almonds, 5% pumpkin seeds, 5% sesame seeds, 5% raisins, 5% ghee and 5% cardamom, was best accepted. Experimental results showed that the best accepted Value added Nutri bar (variation 2) has a shelf life of 21 days under normal storage conditions. Adolescents, gluten sensitive people and all age groups can enjoy this tasty, value added Nutri bar as an ideal, all time Nutri dense snack. Key words: Nutri bar, popped rice, Popped Amaranth seeds, Value addition, Sensory evaluation
{"title":"Development and Evaluation of Value-added Nutri bar using Popped Red Rice and Amaranth Seeds for Adolescents","authors":"Vinutha N A, N. R","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240620","url":null,"abstract":"The functioning of gut microbiome is strongly influenced by our diet. A balanced diet with additional requirement of Iron is necessary during adolescence. In India, value added popped rice is produced using a simple, low cost, iron-pan roasting technique. Value addition of indigenous sweets /snacks using popped red rice along with iron rich food sources can serve as an healthy snack for adolescents. This investigation was undertaken to develop value added Nutri bar for adolescents. The present study aimed at development, standardization, sensory evaluation and shelf life study of value added Nutri bar using popped red rice as the main ingredient along with other functional ingredients. The developed product (basic) and value added Nutri bar variations (V1, V2 and V3) were subjected to sensory evaluation, using 9point hedonic rating scale to 35 semi trained panelists. Sensory evaluation results indicated, value added Nutri bar (variation 2) developed using 20% popped rice, 10% Amaranth popped seeds, 40% jaggery, 5% almonds, 5% pumpkin seeds, 5% sesame seeds, 5% raisins, 5% ghee and 5% cardamom, was best accepted. Experimental results showed that the best accepted Value added Nutri bar (variation 2) has a shelf life of 21 days under normal storage conditions. Adolescents, gluten sensitive people and all age groups can enjoy this tasty, value added Nutri bar as an ideal, all time Nutri dense snack. \u0000\u0000Key words: Nutri bar, popped rice, Popped Amaranth seeds, Value addition, Sensory evaluation","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 39","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141370529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: As the most prevalent post-COVID symptom, there is relatively little information on quantifying the amount of physical and mental fatigue in post-COVID patients using any particular outcome measures. Hence, this study was carried out to assess the prevalence and correlation of physical and mental fatigue among post-COVID patients. Method: This was conducted among the post-COVID subjects of Odisha with confirmed COVID both online and offline during the third wave of COVID, in which about 307 confirmed subjects were scanned from about 400 responses, revising the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: 213 (69%) of the subjects possessed fatigue as the most prevalent post-COVID symptom. Physical fatigue of about 248 (81%), mental fatigue, as well as pandemic fatigue of about 193 (63%). 177 (58%) of the female subjects was affected. 193 (63%) were from the younger age group, 53 (17%) from the middle age group, and 61(20%) from the old age group experienced fatigue. The existence of a correlation between age group and fatigue was significant (p value <0.05, CI 95%) but not between gender and fatigue. Conclusion: More than half of the participants had characteristic symptoms with significant fatigue. Aside from that, we demonstrated that physical fatigue outnumbers mental and pandemic fatigue.
{"title":"A Survey Study on the Prevalence and Correlation of Physical and Mental Fatigue in Long COVID Patients","authors":"Swati Parija, Aparna Pattnaik, Priyanka Parida","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240604","url":null,"abstract":"Background: As the most prevalent post-COVID symptom, there is relatively little information on quantifying the amount of physical and mental fatigue in post-COVID patients using any particular outcome measures. Hence, this study was carried out to assess the prevalence and correlation of physical and mental fatigue among post-COVID patients.\u0000Method: This was conducted among the post-COVID subjects of Odisha with confirmed COVID both online and offline during the third wave of COVID, in which about 307 confirmed subjects were scanned from about 400 responses, revising the inclusion and exclusion criteria.\u0000Results: 213 (69%) of the subjects possessed fatigue as the most prevalent post-COVID symptom. Physical fatigue of about 248 (81%), mental fatigue, as well as pandemic fatigue of about 193 (63%). 177 (58%) of the female subjects was affected. 193 (63%) were from the younger age group, 53 (17%) from the middle age group, and 61(20%) from the old age group experienced fatigue. The existence of a correlation between age group and fatigue was significant (p value <0.05, CI 95%) but not between gender and fatigue.\u0000Conclusion: More than half of the participants had characteristic symptoms with significant fatigue. Aside from that, we demonstrated that physical fatigue outnumbers mental and pandemic fatigue.","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141375088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Although the cold tests have been used to supplement the diagnosis over the years in clinical practice, there are no exact locations that have been cited in literature where the stimulus can generate fastest and accurate response in anterior teeth. Various authors have suggested different sites to perform a cold test however this has not been standardised thus making it the need for the study. Aim: To determine the best location to perform a cold test on anterior tooth and to compare endofrost with ice-sticks based on the response time. Setting and design: An invivo study was performed on 20 subjects in the age groups of 20-40. Methods: The labial surface of the anterior teeth were divided into three parts cervical, middle, incisal third. The cold test was performed with ice-sticks. The patients were instructed to raise a hand when they experienced a sensation and time was noted using a stopwatch. After giving a gap of 5 minutes for each teeth to recover the cold test was carried out with endofrost on the same subjects. The test was performed with both large #2 cotton tip applicators and small #4 cotton tip applicators and checked for response time following which the mean time taken to respond was calculated and ANOVA with tukeys post hoc analysis was done. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, we can conclude that endofrost is the faster method to do a cold test when compared to ice sticks. Cervical third is the appropriate site to perform cold test with ice-sticks for anterior teeth. With endofrost middle third is the faster to perform cold test. Larger the size of cotton tip applicator faster is the response when performing the cold test. Key words: Cold test, Cotton tip applicators, Endofrost, Ice-sticks, Vitality test
{"title":"Determining the Best Location for Cold Test Based on Response Time in Anterior Teeth Using Various Applicators: An in-vivo Study","authors":"Priyadarshini L. Naik, Kusum Valli S","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240601","url":null,"abstract":"Although the cold tests have been used to supplement the diagnosis over the years in clinical practice, there are no exact locations that have been cited in literature where the stimulus can generate fastest and accurate response in anterior teeth. Various authors have suggested different sites to perform a cold test however this has not been standardised thus making it the need for the study.\u0000Aim: To determine the best location to perform a cold test on anterior tooth and to compare endofrost with ice-sticks based on the response time.\u0000Setting and design: An invivo study was performed on 20 subjects in the age groups of 20-40.\u0000Methods: The labial surface of the anterior teeth were divided into three parts cervical, middle, incisal third. The cold test was performed with ice-sticks. The patients were instructed to raise a hand when they experienced a sensation and time was noted using a stopwatch. After giving a gap of 5 minutes for each teeth to recover the cold test was carried out with endofrost on the same subjects. The test was performed with both large #2 cotton tip applicators and small #4 cotton tip applicators and checked for response time following which the mean time taken to respond was calculated and ANOVA with tukeys post hoc analysis was done.\u0000Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, we can conclude that endofrost is the faster method to do a cold test when compared to ice sticks. Cervical third is the appropriate site to perform cold test with ice-sticks for anterior teeth. With endofrost middle third is the faster to perform cold test. Larger the size of cotton tip applicator faster is the response when performing the cold test.\u0000\u0000Key words: Cold test, Cotton tip applicators, Endofrost, Ice-sticks, Vitality test","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 96","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141374874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Trauma is the most frequent cause of spinal cord injury in Indian adult populations. Injury results from damage caused by traumatic events such as motor vehicle accidents (40.4%), falls (27.9%), violence (15.0%), and sports (8.0%). Aim: To find out the level of functional independence and quality of life in a person with traumatic below T6 level spinal cord injury as time progresses Study Design & Setting: observational study & Tertiary care center, neuro-rehabilitation center. Methods and Material: The sample size was 45 and each group had 15 spinal cord injury individuals. Inclusion was of both genders, traumatic incomplete below T6 level of spinal cord injury and sub-acute to chronic phase spinal cord injury were taken. The exclusion was a traumatic head injury and recent trauma to the lower limb. Statistical analysis: Analysis was done using SPSS V 26. Krushkal Wallis test was used for the non-parametric data, and the mean and standard deviation were calculated. Results: WHOQOL and SCIM were the scales used and mean values of the same at 3 different time spans are as follows: for WHOQOL, Physical domain 48, 56, 56., Psychological 39, 51, 54. c) Social 54, 60, 59, Environmental 52, 62, 64. Similarly, SCIM showed 36, 47 and 52 Conclusion: The study concludes that quality of life and functional capacity show a much better and significant improvement in the acute and subacute stage post-injury after which their stagnancy is observed Key words: Quality of life, Traumatic, Spinal cord injury, Functional independence
{"title":"Functional Independence and Quality of Life in Traumatic Below T6 Level Spinal Cord Injury at Different Time Spans","authors":"Dinesh G Chavhan, Amita Mehta, Sarasawti Iyer","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240603","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Trauma is the most frequent cause of spinal cord injury in Indian adult populations. Injury results from damage caused by traumatic events such as motor vehicle accidents (40.4%), falls (27.9%), violence (15.0%), and sports (8.0%).\u0000Aim: To find out the level of functional independence and quality of life in a person with traumatic below T6 level spinal cord injury as time progresses\u0000Study Design & Setting: observational study & Tertiary care center, neuro-rehabilitation center.\u0000Methods and Material: The sample size was 45 and each group had 15 spinal cord injury individuals. Inclusion was of both genders, traumatic incomplete below T6 level of spinal cord injury and sub-acute to chronic phase spinal cord injury were taken. The exclusion was a traumatic head injury and recent trauma to the lower limb.\u0000Statistical analysis: Analysis was done using SPSS V 26. Krushkal Wallis test was used for the non-parametric data, and the mean and standard deviation were calculated.\u0000Results: WHOQOL and SCIM were the scales used and mean values of the same at 3 different time spans are as follows: for WHOQOL, Physical domain 48, 56, 56., Psychological 39, 51, 54. c) Social 54, 60, 59, Environmental 52, 62, 64. Similarly, SCIM showed 36, 47 and 52\u0000Conclusion: The study concludes that quality of life and functional capacity show a much better and significant improvement in the acute and subacute stage post-injury after which their stagnancy is observed\u0000\u0000Key words: Quality of life, Traumatic, Spinal cord injury, Functional independence","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141371136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AIM: To explore the quality of life of the Geriatric population. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This research project was conducted with 300 old age people in specific regions of Ahmadabad city. A convenient sampling method was used to choose participants for the study. The research instrument consisted of a demographic data profile with the WHOQOL-BREF scale, which was used to evaluate the mental and physical health of the Geriatric population. RESULT: The mean scores and standard deviations (SD) of the physical (59.63, 13.26) and psychological (63.50, 15.08) domains are very low, indicating a poor quality of life. On the other hand, the mean and SD scores of the social (69.53, 19.01) and environmental (70.86, 18.36) domains indicate a good quality of life. The mean (72.53) and standard deviation (20.25) of overall quality of life are good for the old age population. CONCLUSION: This study indicates a poor quality of life in both physical and psychological domains. Further research on therapeutic intervention is necessary to enhance the quality of life, especially concerning the physical and psychological aspects of the elderly population. Key words: Quality of life, Geriatric population
{"title":"Explore the Quality of Life of the Geriatric Population, Gujarat: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Vinal Damor, Rajesh Kumar Kanoji, Ajeet Sharan","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240605","url":null,"abstract":"AIM: To explore the quality of life of the Geriatric population.\u0000METHODS AND MATERIALS: This research project was conducted with 300 old age people in specific regions of Ahmadabad city. A convenient sampling method was used to choose participants for the study. The research instrument consisted of a demographic data profile with the WHOQOL-BREF scale, which was used to evaluate the mental and physical health of the Geriatric population.\u0000RESULT: The mean scores and standard deviations (SD) of the physical (59.63, 13.26) and psychological (63.50, 15.08) domains are very low, indicating a poor quality of life. On the other hand, the mean and SD scores of the social (69.53, 19.01) and environmental (70.86, 18.36) domains indicate a good quality of life. The mean (72.53) and standard deviation (20.25) of overall quality of life are good for the old age population.\u0000CONCLUSION: This study indicates a poor quality of life in both physical and psychological domains. Further research on therapeutic intervention is necessary to enhance the quality of life, especially concerning the physical and psychological aspects of the elderly population.\u0000\u0000Key words: Quality of life, Geriatric population","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141375017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Context: Negative influence of stress on academic performance and psychological wellbeing has been studied among healthcare students but no major study has explored these aspects among undergraduate physiotherapy students in Gujarat. Aims: Assessment of perceived stress and coping behaviour strategies among physiotherapy students of Surat. Settings and Design: Online survey among various physiotherapy college students of Surat, Gujarat. Methods and Material: Using Google form platform, a total of 144 participants, between the age group 18-21 years, from different colleges of Surat were included. The form included demographic details, the Perceived Stress Scale-10 and the Coping Behaviour Inventory. Statistical analysis: Descriptive statistics were used to express the level of perceived stress and for the demographic data. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to correlate between perceived stress and selection of use of cognitive behavioural coping strategies. Results: 66.66% respondent reported moderate level of stress, 25% reported low level stress and 8.33% reported high perceived stress. Majority of the students reported problem solving as their preferred mode of coping followed by optimistic attitude. A significant positive correlation between perceived stress and selection of use of cognitive behavioural coping strategies as found. (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Most of the students feel that they are moderately stressed due to academic and clinical learning objectives. The most common coping behaviour adapted by physiotherapy students was problem solving during their graduation period. Key words: Behaviour, coping, mental health, physiotherapy, stress, students.
{"title":"Assessment of Perceived Stress and Coping Behaviour Strategies among Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey","authors":"Aparna A. Bachkaniwala","doi":"10.52403/ijhsr.20240602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240602","url":null,"abstract":"Context: Negative influence of stress on academic performance and psychological wellbeing has been studied among healthcare students but no major study has explored these aspects among undergraduate physiotherapy students in Gujarat.\u0000Aims: Assessment of perceived stress and coping behaviour strategies among physiotherapy students of Surat.\u0000Settings and Design: Online survey among various physiotherapy college students of Surat, Gujarat.\u0000Methods and Material: Using Google form platform, a total of 144 participants, between the age group 18-21 years, from different colleges of Surat were included. The form included demographic details, the Perceived Stress Scale-10 and the Coping Behaviour Inventory.\u0000Statistical analysis: Descriptive statistics were used to express the level of perceived stress and for the demographic data. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to correlate between perceived stress and selection of use of cognitive behavioural coping strategies.\u0000Results: 66.66% respondent reported moderate level of stress, 25% reported low level stress and 8.33% reported high perceived stress. Majority of the students reported problem solving as their preferred mode of coping followed by optimistic attitude. A significant positive correlation between perceived stress and selection of use of cognitive behavioural coping strategies as found. (p < 0.05).\u0000Conclusions: Most of the students feel that they are moderately stressed due to academic and clinical learning objectives. The most common coping behaviour adapted by physiotherapy students was problem solving during their graduation period.\u0000\u0000Key words: Behaviour, coping, mental health, physiotherapy, stress, students.","PeriodicalId":14119,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Sciences and Research","volume":" 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141371814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MONEY Ettien Marcelle, KONAN Kouassi Martin, DIANE Kouao Maxime
Umbilical cord blood is the blood contained in the umbilical cord of mammals. It contains immature haematopoietic progenitors, or stem cells. In therapy, stem cells are used to treat a wide range of haematological and non-haematological malignant and benign pathologies. However, in traditional societies in Sub-Saharan Africa, and particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, blood as well as the placenta and its appendages are associated with taboos and are subject to rituals. As a result, very little data exists on the donation and banking of umbilical cord blood. This study is therefore being conducted to assess the level of acceptability of pregnant women attending the Yopougon General Hospital with a view to setting up an umbilical cord blood bank at the Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that lasted thirty days. After approval from the health authorities, a questionnaire written in French in the form of closed and open questions was administered to pregnant women using a semi-directed method. Data was entered using smartphones and the free ODK Collect application. Two hundred and eighty-nine women took part in the study. More than half of the participants (52%) were in favour of cord donation, and 84% were in favour of banking. On the other hand, 13% were opposed to donation, with safety being the main reason for refusal. Key words: Pregnant women, Stem cells, Umbilical cord blood, Biobank, Côte d’Ivoire
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