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Madura Foot: A Case Report, Daisy Josephine Lobo Ms, Rajendar Benakatti Dr Jul 2016

Madura Foot: A Case Report, Daisy Josephine Lobo Ms, Rajendar Benakatti Dr

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Madura foot is an uncommon chronic granulomatous disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissues characterized by localized infection of the subcutaneous tissues by Actinomycetes or fungi, and it is commonly seen in tropical countries. We report a case of Madura foot, which was successfully treated with a combination of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole. Key words: Granul


Problems, Awareness And Practices Of Caregivers Of Epileptic Patients Regarding Home Management Of Epilepsy, Deepika Chauhan Ms, Manisha Kumari Ms, Priya Portion Ms, Vanita Kumari Ms Jan 2016

Problems, Awareness And Practices Of Caregivers Of Epileptic Patients Regarding Home Management Of Epilepsy, Deepika Chauhan Ms, Manisha Kumari Ms, Priya Portion Ms, Vanita Kumari Ms

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Background: Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder which affects people of all ages. Inappropriate management during seizure episodes among the epileptic patients can lead to complications. That is why, it is important for caregivers of epileptic patients to know about the disease and its management. Objective: To assess the problems, awareness and practices of caregivers of epileptic patients regarding home management of epilepsy. Material and Methods: A descriptive approach was employed. A total of 60 subjects (caregivers) visiting neurology OPD of tertiary care hospital in the month of April 2014 were enrolled. Information profile, details and information regarding …


Comparison Of Body Temperature Of Elderly With Adult In South India, Anu Baby Ms, Sulochana B Ms, Latha T Ms Jan 2016

Comparison Of Body Temperature Of Elderly With Adult In South India, Anu Baby Ms, Sulochana B Ms, Latha T Ms

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Background: Ageing is a gradual process, characterized by continued development and maturation. Every year there is an increase in the elderly population. Body temperature is an indicator of health status. However, thermoregulatory function is thought to decline with ageing. Therefore, it is significant to know the normal body temperature in elderly. Objective: Compare the normal body temperature among adults and elderly using Omron MC-510 tympanic thermometer. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Elderly (n=360) and adults (n=360) were screened for the presence of factors affecting core body temperature. Readings were recorded using Omron MC-510 …


Impact Of Multimodal Pre-Operative Preparation Program On Children Undergoing Surgery – A Pilot Project, Priya Reshma Aranha Ms, Larissa Martha Sams Dr, Prakash Saldanha Mr Jan 2016

Impact Of Multimodal Pre-Operative Preparation Program On Children Undergoing Surgery – A Pilot Project, Priya Reshma Aranha Ms, Larissa Martha Sams Dr, Prakash Saldanha Mr

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Introduction: It has been observed that children undergo a considerable amount of fear and anxiety when waiting for an upcoming surgery. Many non-pharmacological strategies are being used to manage the pre-operative fear and anxiety in children. This study evaluates the effectiveness of multimodal pre-operative preparation program on fear and anxiety of children undergoing surgery. Methods: It was a quasi-experimental study conducted in selected paediatric surgical units. Using purposive sampling technique, 12 children aged 8-12 years undergoing surgery were selected as study participants. They were divided into experimental and control groups — with six participants in each group. The experimental group …


A Review Of The Effect Of Occupational Experience Of Patient Death And Death Situations On Nurses, Rhoda Suubi Muliira, Joshua Kanaabi Muliira Jan 2016

A Review Of The Effect Of Occupational Experience Of Patient Death And Death Situations On Nurses, Rhoda Suubi Muliira, Joshua Kanaabi Muliira

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Background: Impacts of regular occupational exposure and experience of patient death on nurses’ professional quality of life and well-being. Despite the impacts, it has not yet been adequately addressed by professional training, research and by employers of nurses. Purpose: To analyze the impacts of occupational exposure, experience of patient death and death situations on nurses’ professional quality of life and recommend strategies to curtail them. Methods: Studies were retrieved from three databases CINAHL, SCOPUS, MEDLINE and reference lists of relevant journal publications. Results: The findings show that the impact of experience of patient death on nurses positively or negatively depending …


How To Tackle Non-Compliance Among Patients Undergoing Maintenance Haemodialysis: Role Of Educational Interventions, A Review Of Literature, Asha P. Nair Ms Jan 2016

How To Tackle Non-Compliance Among Patients Undergoing Maintenance Haemodialysis: Role Of Educational Interventions, A Review Of Literature, Asha P. Nair Ms

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End stage renal disease is a major, chronic, non-communicable, and irreversible health problem that affects people all over world including India. Being one of the worst inevitable complications of diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy ranks first among the causes of end stage renal disease. There are only limited options for the patients with end stage renal disease; either to wait for a donor kidney or to undergo renal replacement therapies. Even though the definite treatment is renal transplantation, patients have to wait years for a matching donor kidney. Hence, they are forced to undergo dialysis to sustain their lives. Compliance towards …


Amniotic Band Sequence With Clubfoot In A Neonate: A Case Report, Maria Pais Ms, Leslie E. Lewis Dr, Ramesh Bhat Y Dr, Jayashree P Dr Jan 2016

Amniotic Band Sequence With Clubfoot In A Neonate: A Case Report, Maria Pais Ms, Leslie E. Lewis Dr, Ramesh Bhat Y Dr, Jayashree P Dr

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Amniotic band sequence (ABS) refers to a variable spectrum of congenital anomalies that occur in association with fibrous amniotic bands. The abnormalities are typically limited to external structures, most frequently to limbs and digits resulting in digital amputation and constriction rings. Sometimes ABS may be associated with visceral abnormalities and clubfoot. We report a case of ABS with clubfoot in a neonate


Impact Of Apgar Score On Asthma Control Among Patients With Bronchial Asthma At Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai, M Malarvizhi Ms, M Bhavani Ms Jan 2016

Impact Of Apgar Score On Asthma Control Among Patients With Bronchial Asthma At Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai, M Malarvizhi Ms, M Bhavani Ms

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Introduction: Early identification and commencement of the treatment process prevents the impact of illness, morbidity, and mortality of bronchial asthma. Hence, nurses and the health care professionals should educate the patients and the family members about the disease process in detail. Objective: To identify the impact of APGAR (Activities, Persistence, TriGGers, Adherence to asthma medications, Response to therapy) score on asthma control among patients with bronchial asthma and find the association of APGAR with selected demographic variables. Methods: The study was conducted in Chest OPD adopting a quantitative study design at Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Chennai, and Tamil Nadu. Sixty patients …


Message, P Laxminarayana Rao Dr Jan 2016

Message, P Laxminarayana Rao Dr

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Message, Anice George Dr Jan 2016

Message, Anice George Dr

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Guest Editorial, Judith A. Noronha Dr Jan 2016

Guest Editorial, Judith A. Noronha Dr

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Effect Of Helfer Rhythmic Skin Tap Technique On Procedural Pain Among Patients Receiving Intramuscular Injection, Saleena Shah Dr, Asha Narayanan Ms Jan 2016

Effect Of Helfer Rhythmic Skin Tap Technique On Procedural Pain Among Patients Receiving Intramuscular Injection, Saleena Shah Dr, Asha Narayanan Ms

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Objective: The present study aims at comparing the effect of Helfer Rhythmic Skin Tapping Technique (HST) and Conventional Technique (CT) on pain perception of patients receiving IM injection. Methods: Quasiexperimental two groups, interventional study using cross over design was conducted at orthopaedic wards of Govt. Medical College Kozhikode, Kerala from May 2 – 21, 2011. A total of 82 patients admitted in orthopaedic wards, in the first post-operative day after orthopaedic surgery, who were receiving Inj. Voveran were included. After informed consent, subjects were purposively selected to Group I and II. The tools used were, (a) Interview schedule to assess …


Pre-Operative Breathing Exercise Using Instructional Demonstrationin Preventing Post-Operative Pulmonary Complications For Patients Undergoing Elective Abdominal Surgery, Anil Raj A Mr, B V. Kathyayani Dr Jan 2016

Pre-Operative Breathing Exercise Using Instructional Demonstrationin Preventing Post-Operative Pulmonary Complications For Patients Undergoing Elective Abdominal Surgery, Anil Raj A Mr, B V. Kathyayani Dr

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Introduction: Pulmonary complications are the largest and serious post-operative complications of thorax and abdomen. Patients’ post-operative experience is directly linked to the pre-operative preparations. Objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of pre-operative teaching of breathing exercise in terms of knowledge and practice of patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery and on the incidence of post-operative pulmonary complications among patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery. Methods: A quantitative evaluative approach with a preexperimental one group pre-test – post-test design was adopted for the study. Fifty subjects were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Pre-test was checked by using structured knowledge …


Effectiveness Of Intermittent Normal Saline Flushing In Maintaining The Patency Of Intravenous Cannula, Thingujam Uma Ms, Mayengbam Benita Devi Ms, Mary Anthony Ms Jan 2016

Effectiveness Of Intermittent Normal Saline Flushing In Maintaining The Patency Of Intravenous Cannula, Thingujam Uma Ms, Mayengbam Benita Devi Ms, Mary Anthony Ms

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Introduction: Blockage of intravenous cannula (IV) is one of the major discomforts faced by the patients. Nurses not only directly administer the medication to the patients but also experience the difficulty while administering the medication through non-patent IV cannula. It is one of the major roles of a nurse to maintain the patency of IV Cannula by just following a flushing technique. Methods: A Quasi-experimental study was conducted among 60 patients on intermittent intravenous medication, 30 each in experimental and control group who met the inclusion criteria. Purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the sample. Data were collected from …


Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Program On Knowledge Of Health Promotional Activities Among Home Makers Of A Selected Rural Community In Mangalore, Karnataka, Anupama D. S Ms, Rosy K. O Ms Jan 2016

Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Program On Knowledge Of Health Promotional Activities Among Home Makers Of A Selected Rural Community In Mangalore, Karnataka, Anupama D. S Ms, Rosy K. O Ms

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Introduction: Health promotion is the process of helping people to gain control over the determinants of health and thereby improve their health. Objectives: Objectives of the study were to determine the effectiveness of structured teaching program in terms of gain in knowledge of homemakers on health promoting activities and to determine the association between health promotional activities of homemakers and selected variables. Methods: A pre-experimental design was used for the study and 60 participants were drawn through simple random sampling technique. The structured interview schedule was used to collect the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that maximum …


Perception Of Sexual Harassment Among The Undergraduate Students, Aditi Gurung Ms, Sangeetha Priyadarshini Ms, Binu E. Margaret Ms Jan 2016

Perception Of Sexual Harassment Among The Undergraduate Students, Aditi Gurung Ms, Sangeetha Priyadarshini Ms, Binu E. Margaret Ms

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Introduction: Sexual harassment means unwanted sexually determined behaviour such as physical contacts and advances, making sexually derogative comments, and sexual pressures whether by verbal or non- verbal actions. Students may not recognize the harassing behaviours and the harasser can take this as an advantage. Therefore, it becomes very important to understand how the students perceive different types of sexual harassment. Objective: To assess the perception of sexual harassment by the undergraduate students. Methods: A crosssectional survey was conducted among 408 undergraduate students of selected professional colleges of Udupi district. Data was collected using Perception Scale on sexual harassment. Stratified proportionate …


Performance Measurement Processes In Uganda: Role Of Nurse Administrators, Godfrey Katende Jan 2016

Performance Measurement Processes In Uganda: Role Of Nurse Administrators, Godfrey Katende

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

The concept of performance measurement is relatively new with inadequate documentation in Ugandan health sector. Worldwide, nursing professionals still represent the largest health workforce although their involvement in the policy formulation and development remains minimal. Despite the limited involvement in policy development, the performance measurement and transparency programs continue to target at nursing for quality care improvement. The objective of this paper was to examine performance measurement in the current policy arena with Uganda in order to recommend for use in other developing countries. The paper presents evidence based solutions and strategies for integration of performance measurement when developing standards …


Glomus Jugulare: A Case Series, Wilma P Ms, Roseminu Varghese Ms, Jyothi Chakrabarty Dr, Girish Menon Dr Jan 2016

Glomus Jugulare: A Case Series, Wilma P Ms, Roseminu Varghese Ms, Jyothi Chakrabarty Dr, Girish Menon Dr

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Background: Glomus Jugulare tumours arise within the jugular foramen of the temporal lobe. Treatment and management of these very rare, slow growing and hypervascular tumours are always challenging. Patients with these tumours will have their lower cranial nerves affected. With the involvement of lower cranial nerves, the patients may have altered functions of swallowing, chewing, hearing, speaking, balance and coordination. Thus, these patients can be managed effectively by a nurse with the thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms. The nurses taking care of these patients should anticipate these dysfunctions and plan the care of patients accordingly.


Thyroid Ectopia Mimicking A Thyroglossal Duct Cyst (Tdc): A Case Report, Vijay Kumar Dr, Santhosh Prabhu Dr, Sundeep P. T Dr, Sonia R B D'Souza Dr Jul 2015

Thyroid Ectopia Mimicking A Thyroglossal Duct Cyst (Tdc): A Case Report, Vijay Kumar Dr, Santhosh Prabhu Dr, Sundeep P. T Dr, Sonia R B D'Souza Dr

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Thyroid Ectopia is a developmental defect which occurs during the stage of early embryogenesis of the Thyroid gland. A frequent presentation is around the course of the thyroglossal duct in the neck, a normal path of thyroid gland descent. If Thyroid Ectopia is mistaken for a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst and is removed unintentionally, it would cause hypothyroidism. We report a case of Thyroid Ectopia mimicking a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst in a five year old child who had subclinical hypothyroidism and having regular, long-term follow up and treated with Thyroid supplement


Message, H Vinod Bhat Dr Jul 2015

Message, H Vinod Bhat Dr

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Effect Of Auditory Cues On Gait Among Patients With Parkinson’S Disease In South India, Lekshmi Mohan Ms, Asha Sasikumar Ms, Thomas Iype, Babu P. K Jul 2015

Effect Of Auditory Cues On Gait Among Patients With Parkinson’S Disease In South India, Lekshmi Mohan Ms, Asha Sasikumar Ms, Thomas Iype, Babu P. K

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Introduction: In Parkinson’s disease there is defective internal rhythm generation. There is some evidence that it can be overcome with external rhythmic cues. Objective: Evaluate the effect of auditory cues on gait among patients with Parkinson’s disease. Methodology: Experimental – One group pretest post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted on 30 patients with Parkinson’s disease attended the Department of Neurology, Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. Samples were selected consecutively. Researcher collected data from the subjects using a semi structured interview schedule and Dynamic Gait Index Scale. The intervention was practice of gait listening to auditory cues by an electronic …


Effectiveness Of Interactive Session On Prevention Of Adolescent Suicide, Sara Varughese Ms, Linu Sara George Dr, Prima J J D'Souza Ms Jul 2015

Effectiveness Of Interactive Session On Prevention Of Adolescent Suicide, Sara Varughese Ms, Linu Sara George Dr, Prima J J D'Souza Ms

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Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Indian adolescents. The school personnel play an important role in the prevention of adolescent suicides. Aims and objectives: The study aimed at assessing the knowledge on prevention of adolescent suicide as measured by a knowledge questionnaire and determine the effectiveness of an interactive session in terms of gain in knowledge scores. Materials and methods: The study comprised 68 high school teachers conveniently selected from eight English medium high schools of Udupi Taluk. One group pre-test post-test design was used. The pre-test on prevention of suicide was conducted on the first …


Materno Foetal Physiological Parameters In Sitting And Left Lateral Position During Non - Stress Test (Nst) Monitoring In Pregnancy: A Cross Over Study, Rachel Samuel Ms, Sushmitha Karkada Ms, Sweety Fermamdes Ms, Parvathi Bhat Dr Jul 2015

Materno Foetal Physiological Parameters In Sitting And Left Lateral Position During Non - Stress Test (Nst) Monitoring In Pregnancy: A Cross Over Study, Rachel Samuel Ms, Sushmitha Karkada Ms, Sweety Fermamdes Ms, Parvathi Bhat Dr

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Introduction: The main goal of foetal observation is a healthy new born with a mother who is healthy. The non-stress test (NST) is a primary foetal surveillance tool. This study aimed to compare the maternal physiological parameters of antenatal women during NST monitoring between sitting and left lateral position and also to determine the foetal physiological parameters during NST monitoring in sitting position and left lateral position. Methods: The study was cross over design. The antenatal women between 34 to 40 weeks of gestation were randomly given the position as Group-A or Group-B position strategy. The setting of the study …


Reproductive Health Problems And Health Seeking Behaviour Among Adolescent Girls Of Udupi District, Karnataka, Swetha Pavithran Ms, Yashoda S Ms, Sangeetha Priyadarshini Ms, Baby S. Nayak Dr Jul 2015

Reproductive Health Problems And Health Seeking Behaviour Among Adolescent Girls Of Udupi District, Karnataka, Swetha Pavithran Ms, Yashoda S Ms, Sangeetha Priyadarshini Ms, Baby S. Nayak Dr

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Introduction: Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. This transition phase makes them vulnerable to a large variety of morbidities among adolescent girls. Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are one of the most prevalent health morbidities among women throughout the world especially in developing countries. Objective: To identify the reproductive health problems and health seeking behaviour among adolescent girls in Udupi district, Karnataka. Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted to determine the reproductive health problems and health seeking behaviour of 400 adolescent girls between 14-18 years age group. A valid pre-tested, reliable reproductive health problems assessment scale and …


Anxiety And Coping Mechanisms Among Hiv Positive Patients, Sreelekshmi R Ms Jul 2015

Anxiety And Coping Mechanisms Among Hiv Positive Patients, Sreelekshmi R Ms

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Introduction: HIV or human immunodeficiency virus infection breaks down body’s immune system. In India HIV infection is associated with stigma and open discrimination.This chronic illness can have much deleterious effect on the patients’ physiological and psychological status. Thus, identification of anxiety and different coping strategies adopted by these patients are of prime importance. Methods: A descriptive survey was carried out to collect data from150 HIV positive patients who were on antiretroviral therapy through simple random sample technique (lottery method); the state anxiety inventory and Dr Kiran Rao’s coping checklist were used for collecting data. Result: Findings of the study showed …


Need Based Instructional Program On Care Competency Of Informal Care Givers For Chronic Renal Failure Patients At Home, Mukesh Kumar Mr, Rajesh Kumar Sharma Mr, Mahalingam Jul 2015

Need Based Instructional Program On Care Competency Of Informal Care Givers For Chronic Renal Failure Patients At Home, Mukesh Kumar Mr, Rajesh Kumar Sharma Mr, Mahalingam

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Introduction: Majority of patients with Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) depends on their family and friends, to manage their chronic illness throughout the course of illness. Appropriate home care of CKD can help to prevent or delay the progression of illness. Methods: A pre-experimental study with quantitative approach was undertaken on 45 care givers of CKD patients with the objective to study the improvement in competency regarding home care through administration of an instructional programme and information booklet. The program and the booklet consisted information on nutritional management, rest and exercises, …


Awareness On Health And Social Welfare Benefits Among Beedi Workers – A Community Survey, Sudina M Ms, Ansuya B Ms, Alma Juliet Lakra Ms Jul 2015

Awareness On Health And Social Welfare Benefits Among Beedi Workers – A Community Survey, Sudina M Ms, Ansuya B Ms, Alma Juliet Lakra Ms

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Introduction: Beedi rolling is the major occupation of the women and children residing in many villages in the country providing employment to about 4.2 million beedi workers with the highest number in MadhyaPradesh (18.3%), followed by Andhra Pradesh (14.4%) and Tamil Nadu(13.8%). The beedi workers’ welfare fund consists of combination of schemes to improve the living conditions of beedi workers and their families. The study aimed at identifying awareness regarding these benefits among the beedi workers of the selected villages in Karnataka. Material and Methods: A descriptive study design was carried out among conveniently selected two hundred women between 20 …


Parents’ Attitude Regarding Freedom Of Adolescents, Kiranpreet Kaur Ms, Balwinder Kaur Ms, Rupinder Kaur Ms Jul 2015

Parents’ Attitude Regarding Freedom Of Adolescents, Kiranpreet Kaur Ms, Balwinder Kaur Ms, Rupinder Kaur Ms

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Introduction: Adolescence is the stage in which the rapid changes take place. The individual’s holistic development (physical, mental, social, moral and spiritual) takes place and they undergo revolutionary changes also, such changes during adolescence are more rapid than during infancy and childhood. As these changes take place, human personality develops into different and supplementary dimensions. As many of the parents unlike to lack their control over them therefore, they fail to assess these changes and generally show indifference, which will create lot of difficulties for their adolescence. Objective: The main objective of the study is to assess the attitude regarding …


Satisfaction On Healthcare Services Among People Living With Non-Communicable Diseases, Anju Rose Ms, Shashidhara Y. N Mr, Manjula Upendra Ms Jul 2015

Satisfaction On Healthcare Services Among People Living With Non-Communicable Diseases, Anju Rose Ms, Shashidhara Y. N Mr, Manjula Upendra Ms

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Introduction: Community satisfaction towards an institution depends on its quality of care which decides the continuity in using their services. Objectives: To assess the satisfaction of people living with non-communicable diseases on healthcare services as measured by a rating scale and find the association between satisfaction on healthcare services and selected variables. Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted among 200 subjects from selected villages of Udupi District selected through non probability purposive sampling technique. These patients were suffering from asthma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus or both hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Satisfaction was measured by a three point rating scale through structured …


Complementary Therapies For Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: An Evidence Based Literature Review, Ramesh C Mr, Baby S. Nayak Dr, Vasudev Baburaya Pai Dr, Nitin T. Patil Dr Jul 2015

Complementary Therapies For Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: An Evidence Based Literature Review, Ramesh C Mr, Baby S. Nayak Dr, Vasudev Baburaya Pai Dr, Nitin T. Patil Dr

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Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are increasing rapidly and have become a major health problem worldwide. India, a developing country, is facing the same issue now and has the epidemic of coronary artery disease (CAD). Stress and poor lifestyle habits are identified as well-known risk factors contributing to the development of CVD in many patients. Patients with cardiovascular disease who do not respond to routine medical treatment will have to go through cardiovascular surgeries. Purpose: To identify various complementary therapies and update their clinical effectiveness among patients following cardiac surgery. Methods: We searched PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Scopus, …