Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions
Volume 10, Issue 3 (2020)
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Do Doctors and Engineers Think Differently?
Abstract: There exists an age old conflict of perception and execution between doctors and engineers and both think themselves to be better than the other. I realised it when once my wife, who is a metallurgical engineer, told me that doctors have a specific way of thinking and doing things which is different from similar things done by engineers. Is there a sort of technical rivalry between the doctors and engineers …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Typical Gartner’s Duct Cyst-Case Report Symptomatically Managed by Unani Drugs
Abstract: Gartner’s duct cysts develop from the vestigial remnants of mesonephric (Wolffian) ducts which most often develop during and after late adolescence. It is a rare disease entity; small cysts and asymptomatic cysts usually do not require any treatment. Symptomatic cysts are usually managed by procedures like cyst drainage or aspiration and intra-cystic tetracycline, whereas large cysts may be treated with surgical treatment. For small symptomatic cysts, Unani medicine may provide …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Conceptual Study on Kukkutanda Pinda Sweda: A Review Article
Abstract: Swedana is a procedure that is most commonly used as Poorva-Karma (pre-operative) before any Panchakarma therapy. Swedana relieves from stiffness, heaviness, and coldness in the body. After Swedana, the body starts sweating and gives the feeling of lightness in the body. It can be performed by various methods. Pinda Sweda is based on the principle of Sankara Sweda. In this procedure, the materials are tied in a cloth and used …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Compassion Fatigue and Empathy among Nurses Working in Adult Intensive Care Units, PGIMER, Chandigarh 2019–20
Abstract: Objectives: To assess and compare the level of empathy and compassion fatigue among nurses working in the adult intensive care units. Methodology: A descriptive-comparative study design was adopted and total 120 nurses (Male= 60, Female= 60) were purposively selected. Participant’s information questionnaire, Professionals quality of life scale and Toronto empathy questionnaire were used for the data collection. Research setting was adult intensive care units of PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. The data …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Palliative Care in Elderly: A Case Study
Abstract: Many elderly people live in a good health in their old age. However, there are number of older people who develop complex physical and social problems as they grow older. They are likely to suffer from various medical problems of varying severity, requiring both health and social care. Palliative care is the interdisciplinary team approach that primarily focuses on improving quality of life of persons with advanced illness. With the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 5–9 Read article