Introduction: Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare neoplasm that may present sporadically or in the context of a genetic syndrome. Diagnosis and management are challenging due to the lack of consensus on the optimal management strategy. Case report: We report the case of a 51years old male, diagnosed initially with parathyroid carcinoma, and presented recurrence and lymph node involvement. Conclusions: Parathyroid carcinoma is a very rare cancer, that continues to pose considerable challenges in terms of diagnosis and management. The aim of parathyroid carcinoma therapy is not only oncological, but also to achieve biochemical remission. Surgery is the gold standard treatment of this entity. Future prospective randomized studies are needed to assess the effects of different surgical approaches on morbidity, mortality and oncological outcomes. Keywords: Parathyroid - Carcinoma - Hyperparathyroidism - Management - Prognosis.
{"title":"Parathyroid Carcinoma: A Rare Endocrine Malignancy","authors":"Zineb Ait Si Ali, O. Jaddi, Sana Rafi","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240137","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare neoplasm that may present sporadically or in the context of a genetic syndrome. Diagnosis and management are challenging due to the lack of consensus on the optimal management strategy.\u0000Case report: We report the case of a 51years old male, diagnosed initially with parathyroid carcinoma, and presented recurrence and lymph node involvement. \u0000Conclusions: Parathyroid carcinoma is a very rare cancer, that continues to pose considerable challenges in terms of diagnosis and management. The aim of parathyroid carcinoma therapy is not only oncological, but also to achieve biochemical remission. Surgery is the gold standard treatment of this entity. Future prospective randomized studies are needed to assess the effects of different surgical approaches on morbidity, mortality and oncological outcomes.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Parathyroid - Carcinoma - Hyperparathyroidism - Management - Prognosis.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"52 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140228681","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 and Objectives: Knee deformity associated with osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common complications reported to orthopaedic surgeons. Genu valgum and genu varum are the most commonly occurring deformities due to knee osteoarthritis. When there is progression in degeneration due to osteoarthritis, deformities tend to worsen and will eventually lead to reduction in cadence rate, hindfoot angle, range of motion in both hip and knee. Thus, this study is conducted to analyze these parameters like cadence, hindfoot angle, hip internal flexion, knee flexion, WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale between the groups of individuals with genu valgum and genu varum deformity. Methodology: A convenient division was made of a total of 80 knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients into two groups by measuring their medial tibiofemoral angle, namely genu valgum and genu varum. The patients were evaluated for various parameters including gait cadence, reduced knee flexion, hip internal rotation, hind foot angle, WOMAC scale, and VAS pain scale. The discrepancies in these parameters were analyzed between the genu valgum and genu varum groups. This study design represents a cross-sectional approach. Results: The Independent t-test was used to examine the results among the groups, with a significance level set at p ≤ 0.05. Considerable statistical changes were observed in cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion ROM, and hip internal rotation ROM, with corresponding p-values of 0.0006, 0.049, 0.002, and 0.01, respectively. However, no significant differences were found in the case of the WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale between the groups with genu valgum and genu varum deformities, as their p-values were considerably higher than the significance level (0.169, 0.948). Conclusion: The objective of the study was to gain insight into the biomechanical and functional condition of individuals suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Substantial differences were observed between the groups regarding cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion range of motion (ROM), and hip internal rotation ROM. However, when evaluating the WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale, both groups exhibited nearly identical values, indicating a lack of statistical significance in these outcome measures. Keywords: Knee osteoarthritis, genu valgum, genu varum, tibiofemoral angle, cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion ROM, hip internal rotation ROM, WOMAC scale, VAS scale.
背景和目的：与骨关节炎（OA）相关的膝关节畸形是骨科医生接诊的最常见并发症之一。膝内翻和膝外翻是膝关节骨性关节炎最常见的畸形。当骨性关节炎退化时，畸形往往会恶化，最终导致髋关节和膝关节的步幅、后足角度和活动范围减小。因此，本研究对膝外翻和膝内翻畸形患者的步幅、后足角度、髋关节内屈、膝关节内屈、WOMAC量表和VAS疼痛评分量表等参数进行了分析：通过测量膝关节骨性关节炎（OA）患者的胫股内侧角，将其分为两组，即膝外翻组和膝内翻组。对患者的各种参数进行了评估，包括步速、膝关节屈曲度降低、髋关节内旋、后足角度、WOMAC 量表和 VAS 疼痛量表。分析了膝外翻组和膝内翻组在这些参数上的差异。本研究设计为横断面方法：结果：采用独立 t 检验法检验各组间的结果，显著性水平为 p≤ 0.05。在步频、后足角度、膝关节屈曲 ROM 和髋关节内旋 ROM 方面观察到了显著的统计学变化，相应的 p 值分别为 0.0006、0.049、0.002 和 0.01。然而，在WOMAC量表和VAS疼痛评分量表方面，膝瓣膜畸形组和膝曲畸形组之间没有发现明显差异，因为其P值大大高于显著性水平（0.169，0.948）：本研究旨在了解膝关节骨性关节炎患者的生物力学和功能状况。观察发现，各组之间在步频、后足角度、膝关节屈曲活动范围（ROM）和髋关节内旋活动范围方面存在显著差异。然而，在评估 WOMAC 量表和 VAS 疼痛评分量表时，两组的数值几乎相同，这表明这些结果指标缺乏统计学意义：关键词：膝关节骨关节炎、膝外翻、膝内翻、胫骨股骨角、步态、后足角、膝关节屈曲ROM、髋关节内旋ROM、WOMAC量表、VAS量表。
{"title":"The Biomechanical and Functional Status of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis - A Cross Sectional Study","authors":"A. Thachil, Sakeer Hussain","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240139","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives: Knee deformity associated with osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common complications reported to orthopaedic surgeons. Genu valgum and genu varum are the most commonly occurring deformities due to knee osteoarthritis. When there is progression in degeneration due to osteoarthritis, deformities tend to worsen and will eventually lead to reduction in cadence rate, hindfoot angle, range of motion in both hip and knee. Thus, this study is conducted to analyze these parameters like cadence, hindfoot angle, hip internal flexion, knee flexion, WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale between the groups of individuals with genu valgum and genu varum deformity.\u0000Methodology: A convenient division was made of a total of 80 knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients into two groups by measuring their medial tibiofemoral angle, namely genu valgum and genu varum. The patients were evaluated for various parameters including gait cadence, reduced knee flexion, hip internal rotation, hind foot angle, WOMAC scale, and VAS pain scale. The discrepancies in these parameters were analyzed between the genu valgum and genu varum groups. This study design represents a cross-sectional approach.\u0000Results: The Independent t-test was used to examine the results among the groups, with a significance level set at p ≤ 0.05. Considerable statistical changes were observed in cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion ROM, and hip internal rotation ROM, with corresponding p-values of 0.0006, 0.049, 0.002, and 0.01, respectively. However, no significant differences were found in the case of the WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale between the groups with genu valgum and genu varum deformities, as their p-values were considerably higher than the significance level (0.169, 0.948).\u0000Conclusion: The objective of the study was to gain insight into the biomechanical and functional condition of individuals suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Substantial differences were observed between the groups regarding cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion range of motion (ROM), and hip internal rotation ROM. However, when evaluating the WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale, both groups exhibited nearly identical values, indicating a lack of statistical significance in these outcome measures.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Knee osteoarthritis, genu valgum, genu varum, tibiofemoral angle, cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion ROM, hip internal rotation ROM, WOMAC scale, VAS scale.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140229600","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}
Nurse triage' refers to the formal process of early assessment by a trained nurse, in an attempt to ensure that patients receive appropriate attention, in a suitable location and with the requisite degree of urgency. The study was conducted in BHMRC, New Delhi in the month of November, 2023. The structured questionnaire was administered to 60 nurses. The result showed that (36.66%) staff nurses were of less than 25 years of age, most of them (86.66%) were females, mostly (70%) belonged to Hindu religion, more than half of the staff nurses (66.66%) had diploma in nursing, mostly nurses (41.66%) had working experience of 3-5yrs, (26.66%) nurses worked in the emergency department and (50%) had taken training on triage. Out of 60 staff nurses of BHMRC in which 16.66% were having very good knowledge, 56.66% were having good knowledge, 18.33% were having average knowledge and 8.33% were having poor knowledge regarding triage with the mean knowledge score and standard deviation of staff nurses was 20.41 3.88. The study concluded that out of 60 staff nurses, 10 staff nurses have very good knowledge 34 staff nurses have good knowledge, 11 staff nurses have average knowledge and 5 staff nurses have poor knowledge. Keywords: Triage, Staff Nurses, Hospital, Knowledge.
{"title":"A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Triage Among Staff Nurses of Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre [BHMRC], New Delhi","authors":"Nazima Thomas, Wakrambam Karunanidhi Devi","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240115","url":null,"abstract":"Nurse triage' refers to the formal process of early assessment by a trained nurse, in an attempt to ensure that patients receive appropriate attention, in a suitable location and with the requisite degree of urgency. The study was conducted in BHMRC, New Delhi in the month of November, 2023. The structured questionnaire was administered to 60 nurses. The result showed that (36.66%) staff nurses were of less than 25 years of age, most of them (86.66%) were females, mostly (70%) belonged to Hindu religion, more than half of the staff nurses (66.66%) had diploma in nursing, mostly nurses (41.66%) had working experience of 3-5yrs, (26.66%) nurses worked in the emergency department and (50%) had taken training on triage. Out of 60 staff nurses of BHMRC in which 16.66% were having very good knowledge, 56.66% were having good knowledge, 18.33% were having average knowledge and 8.33% were having poor knowledge regarding triage with the mean knowledge score and standard deviation of staff nurses was 20.41 3.88. The study concluded that out of 60 staff nurses, 10 staff nurses have very good knowledge 34 staff nurses have good knowledge, 11 staff nurses have average knowledge and 5 staff nurses have poor knowledge.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Triage, Staff Nurses, Hospital, Knowledge.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"219 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140233487","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}
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease which has motor as well as non-motor symptoms. Most of the times non-motor symptoms are neglected in traditional management by the healthcare professionals. But these symptoms add up to the suffering of the person. Sleep disturbances are one of the commonest non-motor symptoms seen in Parkinson’s disease. These symptoms affect daily life of an individual. Thus, Occupational therapy management is essential in improving sleep quality along with management of other symptoms. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy based sleep intervention in improving sleep quality in Parkinson’s disease. Also, this study aimed at evaluating its impact on quality of life. The study included 37 patients. The intervention program of four weeks was provided to all which was tailored made as per patients’ evaluation. The results showed statistically significant result in Pittsburgh sleep quality index and WHO Quality of Life BREF scale. This study highlighted the need for customized sleep program and demonstrated the effectiveness of occupational therapy based sleep intervention. Keywords: sleep, sleep quality, occupational therapy, Parkinson’s disease, neurorehabilitation, quality of life.
{"title":"Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Based Sleep Intervention on Sleep Quality and Its Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease","authors":"Rajul Daftary, Dejul R. Dedhiya","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240116","url":null,"abstract":"Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease which has motor as well as non-motor symptoms. Most of the times non-motor symptoms are neglected in traditional management by the healthcare professionals. But these symptoms add up to the suffering of the person. Sleep disturbances are one of the commonest non-motor symptoms seen in Parkinson’s disease. These symptoms affect daily life of an individual. Thus, Occupational therapy management is essential in improving sleep quality along with management of other symptoms. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy based sleep intervention in improving sleep quality in Parkinson’s disease. Also, this study aimed at evaluating its impact on quality of life. The study included 37 patients. The intervention program of four weeks was provided to all which was tailored made as per patients’ evaluation. The results showed statistically significant result in Pittsburgh sleep quality index and WHO Quality of Life BREF scale. This study highlighted the need for customized sleep program and demonstrated the effectiveness of occupational therapy based sleep intervention. \u0000\u0000Keywords: sleep, sleep quality, occupational therapy, Parkinson’s disease, neurorehabilitation, quality of life.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"239 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140233709","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}
Stroke affects approximately 15 million people worldwide every year and among those, between 55% and 75% of these survivors continue with motor deficits and reduce quality of life following the event. Balance impairment is a common consequence of a stroke, which can significantly hinder individual’s participation in daily activities, social interactions, and leisure pursuits and their ability to return to work. Rehabilitation is vital for minimizing post-stroke sequelae and facilitating the recovery of patients. Virtual reality is that allows users to interact with a multisensory simulated environment and receive real-time feedback on performance. In this case report we presented a 50-year-old patient diagnosed as stroke had left hemiparesis and having difficulty in maintaining balance and walking and enrolled in physical rehabilitation for 6 weeks in that we incorporated virtual reality therapy to improve balance and quality of life. Where he had positive results and recovered well. Keywords: Stroke, Balance impairment, Virtual Reality therapy, Physical rehabilitation
{"title":"Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Therapy in Improving Balance in Stroke Patient: A Case Report","authors":"Ashok Ravi, Ramamoorthy Veyilmuthu, Parthiban Alagappan","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240122","url":null,"abstract":"Stroke affects approximately 15 million people worldwide every year and among those, between 55% and 75% of these survivors continue with motor deficits and reduce quality of life following the event. Balance impairment is a common consequence of a stroke, which can significantly hinder individual’s participation in daily activities, social interactions, and leisure pursuits and their ability to return to work. Rehabilitation is vital for minimizing post-stroke sequelae and facilitating the recovery of patients. Virtual reality is that allows users to interact with a multisensory simulated environment and receive real-time feedback on performance. In this case report we presented a 50-year-old patient diagnosed as stroke had left hemiparesis and having difficulty in maintaining balance and walking and enrolled in physical rehabilitation for 6 weeks in that we incorporated virtual reality therapy to improve balance and quality of life. Where he had positive results and recovered well.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Stroke, Balance impairment, Virtual Reality therapy, Physical rehabilitation","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140234791","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}
Blood Pressure (BP) is the pressure of the blood flow which exerted against the wall of arteries when the ventricles contract. BP measurement based on guidelines is quality care and safe nursing practice. Adherence to guidelines reduces inaccuracies that may expose the patient to misdiagnosis and inappropriate care An infant may have a pretty common blood pressure of 80/45 mm of Hg, while that evaluation in an adult is considered low. A teenager may have a satisfactory blood pressure of 110/70 mm of Hg, but that value would be of apprehension in a toddler. Measurement of BP in children is more difficult than in adults because readings are likely to be falsely high in crying children, and an appropriately sized cuff may not be available. According to Paediatric resuscitation guidelines 2012, it is important to measure Blood Pressure while assessing a sick child to determine the circulatory and neurological status. Therefore, BP measurement based on guidelines becomes truly a valuable tool in screening for high-risk patients, early detection and control of hypertension, and prevention of complications. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: “A Descriptive Study to assess adherence to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement of children above three years of age among nurses working in the paediatric unit at Pondicherry institute of medical sciences” OBJECTIVES: 1. To determine the level of adherence among the staff nurses in following the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement in pediatric patients admitted to the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences. 2. To identify the barriers in adhering to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement. 3. To associate the demographic variables of staff Nurses with their level of adherence in following standard operating procedures for BPM. METHODOLOGY A descriptive non-experimental method was used to assess the level of adherence of standard operating procedures in blood pressure measurement of children above three years of age. The study was conducted in the pediatric ward, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, in September 2019. Purposive sample method was used and the sample included 33 nurses. Each sample was observed three times using the observational checklist, which consists of twelve steps. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Frequency and percentage were used to assess the adherence level in following the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement. RESULT The result of the analysis of data shows that the majority of 32 (97 %) were female nurses, 31(94%) had B.Sc. Nursing degree and the majority of 27 (81.8 %) had work experience less than 4 years. Out of 33 participants, 6 (18.2 %) had adhered to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement, 27 (81.8 %) were not able had adhered at all times while checking blood pressure with Aneroid BP Apparatus. Barriers related to adherence to SOP
{"title":"Assessment of Adherence to Standard Operating Procedure in Blood Pressure Measurement of Children Above Three Years of Age Among Nurses Working in Paediatric Unit at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences","authors":"Bishnu Rai, Rose Rajesh, Saritha G","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240130","url":null,"abstract":"Blood Pressure (BP) is the pressure of the blood flow which exerted against the wall of arteries when the ventricles contract. BP measurement based on guidelines is quality care and safe nursing practice. Adherence to guidelines reduces inaccuracies that may expose the patient to misdiagnosis and inappropriate care An infant may have a pretty common blood pressure of 80/45 mm of Hg, while that evaluation in an adult is considered low. A teenager may have a satisfactory blood pressure of 110/70 mm of Hg, but that value would be of apprehension in a toddler. Measurement of BP in children is more difficult than in adults because readings are likely to be falsely high in crying children, and an appropriately sized cuff may not be available. According to Paediatric resuscitation guidelines 2012, it is important to measure Blood Pressure while assessing a sick child to determine the circulatory and neurological status. Therefore, BP measurement based on guidelines becomes truly a valuable tool in screening for high-risk patients, early detection and control of hypertension, and prevention of complications.\u0000STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: “A Descriptive Study to assess adherence to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement of children above three years of age among nurses working in the paediatric unit at Pondicherry institute of medical sciences”\u0000OBJECTIVES:\u00001. To determine the level of adherence among the staff nurses in following the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement in pediatric patients admitted to the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences.\u00002. To identify the barriers in adhering to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement.\u00003. To associate the demographic variables of staff Nurses with their level of adherence in following standard operating procedures for BPM.\u0000METHODOLOGY A descriptive non-experimental method was used to assess the level of adherence of standard operating procedures in blood pressure measurement of children above three years of age. The study was conducted in the pediatric ward, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, in September 2019. Purposive sample method was used and the sample included 33 nurses. Each sample was observed three times using the observational checklist, which consists of twelve steps. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Frequency and percentage were used to assess the adherence level in following the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement.\u0000RESULT The result of the analysis of data shows that the majority of 32 (97 %) were female nurses, 31(94%) had B.Sc. Nursing degree and the majority of 27 (81.8 %) had work experience less than 4 years. Out of 33 participants, 6 (18.2 %) had adhered to the standard operating procedure in blood pressure measurement, 27 (81.8 %) were not able had adhered at all times while checking blood pressure with Aneroid BP Apparatus. Barriers related to adherence to SOP","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"275 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140233507","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}
Ngoruw Kepning, Sr. Sajitha Moothedan, Sherin Susan Thomas
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common inflammatory lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. There is compelling evidence that regular exercise can lower the chance of developing several chronic diseases. Although it helps in reducing COPD symptoms and improve quality of life, which is highly beneficial for COPD patients, there are still several reasons for barriers to adherence to exercise in COPD patients which further affects their health. Most COPD patients are typically compelled to minimize exercise and adopt sedentary lifestyles due to decrease activity related dyspnea and exercise tolerance. Relevant literature was obtained from platforms such as Google Scholar and PubMed. For thorough retrieval, the Boolean logic operators “AND, OR NOT” were applied. All pertinent keywords, mesh terms, and other index terms were searched for in relation to “barriers,” “facilitators,” “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” and “exercise” which were then utilized to build the search strategy. This review found that exercise improved dyspnea, quality of life, lessened depression, enhanced cognitive and neurobehavioral function in COPD patients, and shortened hospital stays and COPD exacerbations. Many factors act as barriers of adherence to exercise among COPD patients, such as self, environment, health and psychosocial. While numerous factors such as positive feedback, support from family, self-initiation, etc. act as a facilitator of adherence to exercise among COPD patients. Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, barriers, facilitators, benefits of exercise.
慢性阻塞性肺病是一种常见的炎症性肺部疾病，其特点是持续的呼吸道症状和气流受限。有令人信服的证据表明，经常锻炼可以降低罹患多种慢性疾病的几率。虽然运动有助于减轻慢性阻塞性肺病的症状和改善生活质量，对慢性阻塞性肺病患者大有裨益，但仍有一些原因导致慢性阻塞性肺病患者在坚持运动方面遇到障碍，从而进一步影响了他们的健康。由于活动相关的呼吸困难和运动耐受性下降，大多数慢性阻塞性肺病患者通常不得不尽量减少运动并采用久坐的生活方式。为了彻底检索，我们使用了布尔逻辑运算符 "AND, OR NOT"。本综述发现，运动可改善慢性阻塞性肺病患者的呼吸困难和生活质量，减轻抑郁，增强认知和神经行为功能，并缩短住院时间和慢性阻塞性肺病的恶化。慢性阻塞性肺病患者坚持锻炼的障碍因素很多，如自身、环境、健康和社会心理等。而许多因素，如积极反馈、家人支持、自我激励等，则是慢性阻塞性肺病患者坚持锻炼的促进因素：慢性阻塞性肺病、障碍、促进因素、运动的益处。
{"title":"Adherence to Exercise among COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Patient- Barriers and Facilitators","authors":"Ngoruw Kepning, Sr. Sajitha Moothedan, Sherin Susan Thomas","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240118","url":null,"abstract":"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common inflammatory lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. There is compelling evidence that regular exercise can lower the chance of developing several chronic diseases. Although it helps in reducing COPD symptoms and improve quality of life, which is highly beneficial for COPD patients, there are still several reasons for barriers to adherence to exercise in COPD patients which further affects their health. Most COPD patients are typically compelled to minimize exercise and adopt sedentary lifestyles due to decrease activity related dyspnea and exercise tolerance.\u0000Relevant literature was obtained from platforms such as Google Scholar and PubMed. For thorough retrieval, the Boolean logic operators “AND, OR NOT” were applied. All pertinent keywords, mesh terms, and other index terms were searched for in relation to “barriers,” “facilitators,” “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” and “exercise” which were then utilized to build the search strategy.\u0000This review found that exercise improved dyspnea, quality of life, lessened depression, enhanced cognitive and neurobehavioral function in COPD patients, and shortened hospital stays and COPD exacerbations. Many factors act as barriers of adherence to exercise among COPD patients, such as self, environment, health and psychosocial. While numerous factors such as positive feedback, support from family, self-initiation, etc. act as a facilitator of adherence to exercise among COPD patients.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, barriers, facilitators, benefits of exercise.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"54 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140232375","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 study was conducted to examine the prevalence and intensity of urinary Schistosomiasis haematobium in two Kona ward settlement of Ardo kola local government, area of Taraba State, Nigeria. The study employed urine filtration technique using polycarbonate membrane filters to detect Schistosoma haematobium eggs in urine. Standard culture techniques to isolate urinary tract pathogens with their susceptibility patterns were carried out. Questionnaires were administered to collect information on socio-demographic data on the children. A total of 1153 urine samples were collected and analysed for the eggs of Schistosoma haematobium, Out of 675 children infected with urinary schistosomiasis, the highest occurrence of bacteriuria (61.3%) was recorded in the heavy intensity (>50 eggs/10ml urine) while low intensity (1 – 50 eggs/10ml urine) recorded the lowest occurrence of bacteriuria (59.2%). Chi square analysis showed significant association between intensity and bacteriuria (χ2 = 309.5, p = 0.000). Spearman’s correlation coefficient for bacteriuria also showed significant relationship between urinary schistosomiasis and bacteriuria (r = 0.518, p<0.001). The percentage occurrence of E. coli in heavy ova intensity (>50 eggs/10ml urine) is slightly higher (56.9%) than in light intensity (55.0%). Occurrence of Klebsiella spp in heavy intensity is slightly above (24.9%) that of light intensity (24.4%). P aeroginosa and Proteus spp occur more in light intensity (24.9%) and (28.9%) respectively than in heavy intensity (14.2%) and (14.6%) respectively. Occurrence of S. aureus is significantly higher in heavy intensity (4.2%) than in light intensity (1.7%). In subjects negative for urinary schistosomiasis, occurrence of bacteria isolates follows similar pattern with Klebsiella spp occurring more (3.3%) than the other isolates. These findings indicate that the areas is endemic to urinary schistosomiasis and therefore prompt intervention in the study areas is needed. Keywords: prevalence, intensity, Schistosoma haematobium, school aged children, kona ward, Ardo kola, Taraba State, Nigeria
{"title":"Prevalence and Intensity of Urinary Schistosoma Haematobium Eggs Among the School Aged Children in Kona Ward, Ardo Kola Lga, Taraba State, Nigeria","authors":"Elkana D.S., Elkana O.S, Adle A.A","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240127","url":null,"abstract":"The study was conducted to examine the prevalence and intensity of urinary Schistosomiasis haematobium in two Kona ward settlement of Ardo kola local government, area of Taraba State, Nigeria. The study employed urine filtration technique using polycarbonate membrane filters to detect Schistosoma haematobium eggs in urine. Standard culture techniques to isolate urinary tract pathogens with their susceptibility patterns were carried out. Questionnaires were administered to collect information on socio-demographic data on the children. A total of 1153 urine samples were collected and analysed for the eggs of Schistosoma haematobium, Out of 675 children infected with urinary schistosomiasis, the highest occurrence of bacteriuria (61.3%) was recorded in the heavy intensity (>50 eggs/10ml urine) while low intensity (1 – 50 eggs/10ml urine) recorded the lowest occurrence of bacteriuria (59.2%). Chi square analysis showed significant association between intensity and bacteriuria (χ2 = 309.5, p = 0.000). Spearman’s correlation coefficient for bacteriuria also showed significant relationship between urinary schistosomiasis and bacteriuria (r = 0.518, p<0.001). The percentage occurrence of E. coli in heavy ova intensity (>50 eggs/10ml urine) is slightly higher (56.9%) than in light intensity (55.0%). Occurrence of Klebsiella spp in heavy intensity is slightly above (24.9%) that of light intensity (24.4%). P aeroginosa and Proteus spp occur more in light intensity (24.9%) and (28.9%) respectively than in heavy intensity (14.2%) and (14.6%) respectively. Occurrence of S. aureus is significantly higher in heavy intensity (4.2%) than in light intensity (1.7%). In subjects negative for urinary schistosomiasis, occurrence of bacteria isolates follows similar pattern with Klebsiella spp occurring more (3.3%) than the other isolates. These findings indicate that the areas is endemic to urinary schistosomiasis and therefore prompt intervention in the study areas is needed. \u0000\u0000Keywords: prevalence, intensity, Schistosoma haematobium, school aged children, kona ward, Ardo kola, Taraba State, Nigeria","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"3 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140232872","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}
Few innovations in history have left such an indelible mark on people’s daily lives as the Internet has, representing a boundless and endlessly exciting frontier of human ingenuity and connectivity. However, its ever-increasing importance and variety of activities has led to its uncontrolled use, known as problematic Internet use. The relationship between problematic Internet use and psychosocial well-being, including loneliness and life satisfaction, has greatly attracted much research interest over the years, with consistently mixed findings. Therefore, the current study examined the effect of loneliness and life satisfaction on problematic Internet use. A factorial (2x2) independent measures ANOVA was used with a total of 200 participants, of which 125 were females and 75 were males aged 18 to 49 years (M=25.7; SD=7.27). The UCLA Loneliness Scale, Satisfaction With Life Scale and Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire were administered. The results revealed that there was a significant main effect of loneliness on problematic Internet use (F(1,196)=18.05, p<0.001). Similarly, life satisfaction significantly affected problematic Internet use (F(1,196)=13.1, p<0.001). However, the interaction effect of loneliness and life satisfaction on problematic Internet use, produced non-significant results (F(1,96)=3.46, p=0.064). The limitations of the study were also discussed. Further research is needed to explore the longitudinal patterns of problematic Internet use, including additional influencing factors, in order to facilitate targeted interventions and prevention strategies. Keywords: Problematic Internet use (PIU), Loneliness, Life Satisfaction, Online Communication, Social Isolation
{"title":"The Effect of Loneliness and Life Satisfaction on Problematic Internet Use","authors":"Eva Ferhati, Georgios Thomas, Georgios Pilafas","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240114","url":null,"abstract":"Few innovations in history have left such an indelible mark on people’s daily lives as the Internet has, representing a boundless and endlessly exciting frontier of human ingenuity and connectivity. However, its ever-increasing importance and variety of activities has led to its uncontrolled use, known as problematic Internet use. The relationship between problematic Internet use and psychosocial well-being, including loneliness and life satisfaction, has greatly attracted much research interest over the years, with consistently mixed findings. Therefore, the current study examined the effect of loneliness and life satisfaction on problematic Internet use. A factorial (2x2) independent measures ANOVA was used with a total of 200 participants, of which 125 were females and 75 were males aged 18 to 49 years (M=25.7; SD=7.27). The UCLA Loneliness Scale, Satisfaction With Life Scale and Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire were administered. The results revealed that there was a significant main effect of loneliness on problematic Internet use (F(1,196)=18.05, p<0.001). Similarly, life satisfaction significantly affected problematic Internet use (F(1,196)=13.1, p<0.001). However, the interaction effect of loneliness and life satisfaction on problematic Internet use, produced non-significant results (F(1,96)=3.46, p=0.064). The limitations of the study were also discussed. Further research is needed to explore the longitudinal patterns of problematic Internet use, including additional influencing factors, in order to facilitate targeted interventions and prevention strategies.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Problematic Internet use (PIU), Loneliness, Life Satisfaction, Online Communication, Social Isolation","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140234604","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 field of periodontics has undergone a transformative evolution with the integration of digital technologies. This abstract explores the impact of digitalization on periodontics, focusing on key aspects such as diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient engagement. Digital imaging, including digital radiography and intraoral scanners, has revolutionized the precision and efficiency of periodontal diagnostics. Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies have enhanced treatment planning, allowing for customized and accurate solutions in periodontal interventions. Teledentistry has emerged as a valuable tool, facilitating remote consultations and increasing accessibility to periodontal care. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) streamline patient management, improving communication among healthcare providers. Precision dentistry, guided by advanced software, ensures optimal outcomes in periodontal surgeries. The incorporation of augmented and virtual reality in periodontal education enhances the learning experience for students and professionals. Digital platforms, such as websites and mobile apps, play a pivotal role in patient engagement and education, empowering individuals to actively participate in their periodontal health. As digitalization continues to advance, periodontics stands at the forefront of innovation, offering a more efficient, precise, and patient-centric approach to the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. Keywords: Teledentistry, Electronic health records, Artificial Intelligence, 3D printing, Digital Imaging, Periodontal disease
{"title":"Digitalization in Periodontics: Unlocking Potential and Possibilities","authors":"Shreekala Subhash Borker","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240125","url":null,"abstract":"The field of periodontics has undergone a transformative evolution with the integration of digital technologies. This abstract explores the impact of digitalization on periodontics, focusing on key aspects such as diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient engagement. Digital imaging, including digital radiography and intraoral scanners, has revolutionized the precision and efficiency of periodontal diagnostics. Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies have enhanced treatment planning, allowing for customized and accurate solutions in periodontal interventions. Teledentistry has emerged as a valuable tool, facilitating remote consultations and increasing accessibility to periodontal care. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) streamline patient management, improving communication among healthcare providers. Precision dentistry, guided by advanced software, ensures optimal outcomes in periodontal surgeries. The incorporation of augmented and virtual reality in periodontal education enhances the learning experience for students and professionals. Digital platforms, such as websites and mobile apps, play a pivotal role in patient engagement and education, empowering individuals to actively participate in their periodontal health. As digitalization continues to advance, periodontics stands at the forefront of innovation, offering a more efficient, precise, and patient-centric approach to the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Teledentistry, Electronic health records, Artificial Intelligence, 3D printing, Digital Imaging, Periodontal disease","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"21 S10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140231933","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}
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