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110 articles for “Elderly”
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Cloud based automation system
Abstract: The overall design of a cheap, wireless cloud automation system is demonstrated in this project. The automation system based on Internet of Things (IoT) is proposed in this project. It makes this work capable of controlling more than one devices over the internet. A smart control firmware is evolved out of this work which accomplishes the mechanized performance of each connected device. The control commands given by operating personnel are …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Home Automation and Security using Advanced Communication Technologies
Abstract: Demand for automation and security is increasing day by day due to change in social structure from combined to nuclear family. This study presents a low cost, highly flexible and easy to use automation and security system. By using GSM (Global System for Mobile) module along with microcontroller, home appliances can be controlled from anywhere outside. RFID (Radio-frequency identification), GSM and Bluetooth are the communication devices which can be controlled …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Contemporary View of Tadaabeere Mashaaikh (Geriatric Care) in Prevention of Life Style Disease and Preservation of Health
Abstract: Health is the most important and precious gift from Almighty Allah, and everybody and everyone wants to positive health, but those people who care themselves and surrounding reach maximum positive health. But the process of ageing leads to progressive and deleterious changes in the organism and cause health problem as the age advance. The regimen or systematic plan for the maintenance and improvement of health in elderly called as tadaabeere …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Review on Asthi Kshyaya: Symptom or Disease
Abstract: Asthi kshaya (osteoporosis) is a global problem that will increase in significance with the growing elderly population. The condition even though affects both the sexes; women especially post-menopausal are at greater risk. The description of Asthi dhatu and its related diseases is found in vedas which are known as the most ancient documented literature. In the Ayurvedic Samhita Granthas, the description of Asthi kshaya along with its Chikitsa sutra is …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Role of Jala Neti (Yogic Nasal Cleansing) in the Management of Pratishyaya vis-a-vis Allergic Rhinitis
Abstract: One of the ancient diseases Pratishyaya can be correlated with allergic rhinitis based on clinical features. Allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic condition, with an estimated prevalence of 5%– 22%, in the United States. It increases from infancy, peaks in childhood and adolescence, and decreases in the elderly. The incidence is increasing due to the increased environmental pollution which is an unavoidable factor. The best way to tackle it …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 133–142 Read article
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Effectiveness of SIM Regarding Psychotropic Drugs in Terms of Knowledge among Nursing Personnel
Abstract: The increased use of psychotropic medication has been dramatic for adolescents, adults, and the elderly, which indicates that nursing professionals need to increase their knowledge base and understanding of psychotropic medications, the importance of diagnosis, understanding the basic psychotropic medications by name and how they work, an awareness of side-effects/complications, and the importance of staying current with research in this field. The current study was taken up to evaluate the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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The Past and Present of Modern Nursing in Turkey
Abstract: The word nursing comes from the word “nurture (nutrio)” in Latin and means “the care given to the elderly, the young, the sick and the wounded in need of help”. It is reported that the concept of modern nursing started with Florence Nightingale in Istanbul Selimiye Barracks during the Crimean War in 1854. The first developments in the field of nursing in Turkey were realized by Dr. Besim Ömer Pasha. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Extragingival Pyogenic Granuloma: A Common Lesion in an Uncommon Location
Abstract: Reactive lesions of the oral mucosa are benign and common entities which occur with greater frequency. When the same lesions occur in uncommon sites, they may pose a challenge in diagnosis. One such lesion is the extragingival pyogenic granuloma, which is a counterpart of the most common reactive lesion, the pyogenic granuloma. A case of extragingival pyogenic granuloma occurring on the buccal mucosa of an elderly patient is being presented. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Oral Health for Overall Health
Abstract: Oral health is an essential component of health throughout life. Health education comprises consciously constructed opportunities for learning involving some form of communication designed to improve health literacy, including improving knowledge, and developing life skills which are conducive to individual and community health. Successful educational programs are found in association with preventive, promotive and curative programs. While health promotion refers to combination of educational, organizational, economic, political and environmental supports …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Tooth Supported Overdenture: Preventive Prosthodontic Treatment Modality––A Case Report
Abstract: This is a case report of a very young patient who has lost all her maxillary teeth except canines and partially edentulous in the lower arch. The main concern here was to preserve the existing residual alveolar ridge from the resorption process and to rehabilitate functionally and esthetically. Initially, vestibuloplasty was performed on the buccal sulcus to increase the vestibular depth. The maxillary canines were intentionally root canal treated, followed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Risk of Malnutrition and Its Association with Economic Maintenance in Inpatients Older Adults at a University-Affiliated Hospital
Abstract: The demographic aging has led to an increase in the prevalence of malnutrition. Malnutrition risk (MR) is considered as a multifactorial condition associated with an increased morbi-mortality in older adults. The association between MR and socioeconomic factors as the form of economic maintenance (EM) is not yet clear in aged population. However, an effective strategy for the diagnosis of MR is the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). The aim of this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Nutritional Assessment of Rural Farmers in Ahmadabad District of Gujarat State—Implication for Health and Well-being
Abstract: Nutrition is an important factorcontributing to health and functional ability. Malnutrition is more common in geriatric population but it is underestimated.Nutritional status is an important component of nutritional care and state of health of any individual. This study examined the nutritional status of rural farmers of Ahmadabad district in Gujarat State using dietary assessment method and body mass index (BMI). The major objectives of the study were to determine the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 57s–63s Read article
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A Review on Corticosteroids: A Controversial Role in COVID-19
Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the known causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which emerged first in Wuhan Province of China has caused catastrophic health, social, and economic crisis worldwide. Several drug therapies were used with corticosteroids being one of them, believing to exert an effect in controlling the ARDS. Use of corticosteroids in patients with COVID-19 is common in clinical practice, but the efficacy and role …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Review Paper: Community Liaison Pharmacists in Home Care
Abstract: Medication-related problems are common among home care patients who take many medications and have complex medical histories and health problems. The goals of home health care services are to help individuals to improve function and live with greater independence, to promote the client’s optimal level of well-being, and to assist the patient to remain at home, avoiding hospitalization or admission to long-term care institutions. Home care is an arrangement of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 11–31 Read article
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A Study of Lipid Profile in Hypertensive Patients
Abstract: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease which is commonly prevalent in elderly population. Hypertension often coexists with an aberrant lipid profile and has been a pandemic globally, irrespective of the development of the country or community. Public awareness about the role of hyperlipidemia in decreasing the morbidity plays a pivotal role. The objective of this study was to examine the serum lipid patterns of hypertensive patients. This prospective study was carried …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Hearing
Abstract: Jordao (1857) was the first to report sensorineural hearing loss in patients with diabetes mellitus. Jannulis and Delijan [1] were the first otologists who carried out hearing tests in diabetics and concluded that these patients suffered from progressive bilateral sensorineural deafness of gradual onset which predominantly affects higher frequencies in elderly subjects. The objective was to identify type of hearing loss, comparison of duration of diabetes and relation of HbA1c …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Prevalence of Frailty and Its Association with Information and Communication Technologies Use among Older Adults
Abstract: Frailty phenotype (FP) refers to a clinical syndrome characterized by a lack of effective response to stressors due to a decline in physiological reserve. The presence of FP is associated with negative outcomes in elders, like disability. Information and communication technology (ICT) is defined as a unit of technology that an individual can use to produce, store, and communicate information, e.g., mobile phones (MP) and internet browsing. The aim of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Comparison of Dynamic Postural Control with and Without Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome using Star Excursion Balance Test
Abstract: Dynamic postural control is to control posture in all dynamic activities. Balance control is much needed in all postures. It is either static or dynamic. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common condition seen in adults as well as the elderly. Balance deficits are seen in subjects with PFPS; evaluation of the balance is a costly as well as time consuming. Majority of therapies do not have much concern …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Power Spectral Study of Heart Rate Variability Time Series by the Adaptive Modified Continuous Morlet Wavelet Transform
Abstract: In this paper, a newly developed method referred as adaptive modified continuous Morlet wavelet transform has been proposed to improve the energy concentration in the time-frequency domain. The improvement is achieved by introducing the shape parameter to the Morlet function that is known as modified Morlet function. To make it adaptive, the modified Morlet function was optimized by concentration measure based on automatic determination algorithm. The proposed method was validated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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Comparative Study of the Effects of Forced Use and Functional Retraining in the Improvement of Gait Pattern in Chronic Stroke Patients
Abstract: Stroke is a complex and devastating disease. Despite treatment advances, stroke remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. About 29% of stroke patients die within one year whereas 20% of these will die within three months. Prevalence rate for hemiplagia in south India was reported to be 56.9–100,000 as compared to 150–186 per 1,00,000 population for the USA and Europe.Stroke is one of the main causes of death and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–9 Read article