Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions
Volume 10, Issue 1 (2020)
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PR in Healthcare—A Tool to Ensure Market Visibility
Abstract: The purpose of this article was to highlight the importance of maintaining good public relation (PR) in a healthcare unit. The public has been broadly categorized into two categories—External as well as Internal. Gone are the days when a healthcare unit was only considered at the time when a disease would arise. Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana has been chosen as the area of study so that the efforts that an organization …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Overview of Nutritional Underweight Problems in Children Aged 6–59 Months in North Moyo District, Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara in 2019
Abstract: Objective: Malnutrition is a public health problem that occurs in the Sumbawa Regency, especially in North Moyo district, West Nusa Tenggara. The condition is usually found in children under-five years of age because it affects cognitive and physical development and contributes to morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to illustrate the problem of underweight nutrition in children aged 6–59 months in North Moyo district, Sumbawa Regency, West …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Breaking the Bad News of Death in Hospital
Abstract: Breaking the news of death of their loved one to the family members and relatives is a highly stressful job for the treating physician which needs special skill. Each and every bereaved relative perceives the sudden death of his loved one as ‘untimely’ and ‘unfair’. A plan of action including the nonverbal communication while breaking the sad news has been elaborated here. The points mentioned herein are just broad guidelines …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Dominant Factor of Obesity in Indonesia Population Aged 36–65 Years (Data Analysis IFLS 2014)
Abstract: Obesity has been defined as a global epidemic and triples the risk of death. The prevalence of obesity throughout the world continues to increase almost threefold. Something similar happened in Indonesia, based on Riskesdas data, the prevalence of obesity had reached 21.8% (2018). This prevalence tends to increase after the age of 36 years and above and then decreases after the age of 60 years and over. The main objective …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Influence of Geographic Disparity on Lung Function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients from Two Cities of Northern India
Abstract: Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease associated with a notable amount of morbidity and mortality and characterized by progressive airflow obstruction. A decline in lung function, which is a hallmark of COPD, can be measured using spirometry. Yet with conflicting results, a link is found between geographical altitude and prevalence of COPD. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to assess the effect …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Verbal Working Memory in Bilinguals: An Exploratory Study
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to investigate Verbal Working Memory (VWM) abilities in bilinguals. Since previous literatures mainly focused on nonverbal aspects of memory, the present study aims to proliferate knowledge on the linguistic aspects of working memory. A total of 30 bilinguals aged between 18 and 30 years were recruited for the study. However, bilingual group had further breakdown into two groups with 15 in each based-on age …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Learning, Frame of Mind and Recognition towards “Hypothyroidism” in the Tertiary Consideration Emergency Clinics
Abstract: The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland which secretes its hormone directly into the bloodstream. It is a largest gland in the body. It plays an important role in calcium metabolism. The common causes of hypothyroidism in adults are Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Lymphocytic thyroiditis, Thyroid destruction, Pituitary gland, Medications and Severe iodine deficiency. The study aims to learn, frame of mind and recognition towards “hypothyroidism” in the tertiary consideration emergency clinics. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–13 Read article