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139 articles for “Tertiary Hospital.”
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A Cross Sectional Study on Workplace Stress among Nursing Staff at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Haryana
Abstract: Stress among healthcare staff especially the nursing profession is becoming a common occurrence in most public health services. The present survey was therefore conducted to find out the level and different sources of workplace stress among nursing staff. The cross sectional study was carried out among 70 female staff nurses working in different departments during 2012. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted to include nurses working in various departments of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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The Augmented Role of DIF on Diagnosis of Glomerular Disease in a Study in Northern Part of Bangladesh
Abstract: Introduction: Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) study is an important investigation tool for the accurate diagnosis of glomerulonephritis (GN). This study was aimed to evaluate the pattern of glomerular diseases in the northern part of Bangladesh and to see the advanced role of DIF over light microscopic (LM) findings for accurate diagnosis of various glomerular diseases. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in the department of nephrology of Rangpur medical …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Awareness and Usage of Contraceptive Methods among HIV-positive Women in Delhi
Abstract: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic continues to take a heavy toll on women and children worldwide. Contraceptive use is an important and cost-effective strategy to reduce mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. This study was undertaken to assess knowledge, attitude and practices about contraceptive methods among HIV positive women and factors influencing the choice of contraceptive methods in a tertiary care hospital in Delhi. A tertiary care hospital-based …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Compliance of Animal Bite Patients Managed by Intradermal Route of Antirabies Vaccination
Abstract: Rabies is one of the oldest recognized diseases affecting humans and one of the most important zoonotic diseases in India. Intradermal ARV has been started in the tertiary hospital where this study was done from December 2010. To know the compliance of animal bite patients managed by intra-dermal route of ARV and the reasons for delay or missing the scheduled dosage of ARV, a prospective study was conducted enrolling 250 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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THE BURDEN OF EMPIRICAL THERAPY: ANALYZING THE PREDOMINANCE OF BROAD-SPECTRUM ANTIBIOTIC USAGE IN LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS
Abstract: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) remain one of the leading causes of morbidity and hospitalization worldwide, particularly among older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and patients with chronic respiratory disorders. These infections include conditions such as community-acquired pneumonia, hospital-acquired pneumonia, bronchitis, and acute infective exacerbations of chronic lung disease, all of which often require rapid clinical intervention. Because microbiological confirmation of the causative pathogen frequently takes 48–72 hours, clinicians generally initiate empirical …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Perception of Medical Students about Electronic Discharge Summaries
Abstract: On the increase is the utilization of electronic discharge summaries (EDS) for clinical perspective as well as for research; but rarely studies have been made in recent years which look at the perspectives of medical students regarding usage of EDS. Medical students are a critical stakeholder in the hospital operations and they can provide useful analysis on everyday processes that impact patient care throughout the process of discharge summary. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 18–29 Read article
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Evaluation of Diagnostic Sensitivity of Rapid Immuno-Chromatographic Card Test (ICT) Against IgM ELISA for Serological Diagnosis of Scrub Typhus: An Experience at a Tertiary Care Centre in South-Eastern Rajasthan
Abstract: Introduction: Scrub typhus (ST) is a common but under-reported rickettsial disease in rural/sub-urban population of our country often resulting in severe complications and high mortality. Evaluation of ‘point of care’ tests like Rapid Immuno-Chromatographic Card Test (ICT) for diagnosis of ST is important to ascertain its utility in diagnosis of the disease in remote and peripheral settings. Aims: The present study was designed to evaluate the diagnostic sensitivity of Rapid …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 85–91 Read article
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Patterns of Antihypertensive Drug Utilization in a West Indies University Teaching Hospital
Abstract: Objective of this study was to determine the prescribing patterns of antihypertensive medications in specialty outpatient clinics in a tertiary care hospital of a Caribbean developing country. A retrospective prescription-based survey was conducted in the renal and cardiac outpatient clinics during the period September to December 2006. Data recorded included demographic data, antihypertensive and other drugs prescribed, duration of prescription, adverse drug reactions and side effects. A total of 285 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Assessment of Practices of Nursing Personnel Regarding Insertion, Care and Removal of Indwelling Catheter
Abstract: AbstractUrinary catheterization is a routine medical procedure that facilitates direct drainage of the urinary bladder. Around one-fourth of the hospitalized patients are catheterized during their hospital stay. The study was carried out to assess the practices of nursing personnel regarding insertion, care and removal of indwelling catheter in a tertiary care hospital. 22 nurses were enrolled and comparison was made between their self expressed and their observed practices regarding catheterization. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Reasons behind Patients Who Leave the Emergency Department without being seen by a Physician - A Qualitative Study
Abstract: Background & Objectives: Left without being seen patients (LWBS) is a serious problem that has safety and quality implications on hospitals. This study is aimed to assess long waiting time as a reason behind the patients' decision to leave the Emergency Department without being seen and to seek other reasons behind it. Methods & Materials: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was performed at a tertiary teaching hospital in Riyadh. Demographic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Development of Skill in Suctioning Technique among Caregivers of Patients
Abstract: Periodical suctioning is required to maintain the airway patent in the patients who have undergone tracheostomy. Many times the tracheostomized patients are discharged from hospital with tracheostomy tube in situ. So the caregivers need to learn the technique of suctioning. The current study was undertaken with the objective to develop skills in suctioning technique among the caregivers of the patients who are going to be discharged with tracheostomy tube in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Impact of Indwelling Time of Peripheral Intravascular Catheter on the Incidence of Phlebitis
Abstract: Insertion of a peripheral intravenous catheter is the most common procedure performed in the hospitals. Infusion-related phlebitis is the most common catheter-related complications. The CDC guidelines (2011) recommended scheduled replacement of peripheral IV catheters every 72–96 h to prevent phlebitis. The current study was taken up to assess the impact of indwelling time of peripheral intravenous catheter on the development of phlebitis. A prospective study design was adopted and 168 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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A Study and Report on Due (Drug Utilization Evaluation) of Cardiovascular and Endocrine Disorders/Diseases in Inpatient Units of Hospitals
Abstract: In recent years drug utilization studies have become a potential tool to be used in the evaluation of health systems. On the process of drug utilization studies focus on factors related to prescribing, dispensing, administering, and taking of medication, and its associated events. Drug utilization data are available from databases- computerized or otherwise. From these databases different types of information, qualitative or quantitative or referring to a particular population are …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 11–32 Read article
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Factors Affecting Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adults: A Cross Sectional Survey
Abstract: The COVID-19 vaccination started in phased manner in India, and it was first time when a digital platform was developed for vaccine site registration. People had skepticism about newly developed vaccines and had poor understanding of using digital platform for vaccination registration. It was one of the reasons for poor vaccination coverage in marginalized section of the society. The pandemic has also affected other healthcare services as people were worried …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery: Peri-operative Nursing Care Needs and Quality of Life
Abstract: Aim and Objective: To explore the nursing care needs of the patients after thoracolumbar spine surgery during preoperative, post-operative, home care and to assess the quality of life. Design: An exploratory study. Methods: The study was conducted among 50 patients who had undergone thoracolumbar spine surgery in neurosurgery units of tertiary care hospital from July 2018 to September 2020. The nursing needs were assessed by interviewing participants telephonically using an …
Published in International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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Comprehensive Analysis of MRSA Peptides Via Maldi
Abstract: The present study employed Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight mass spectrometry to analyze methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus peptides, focusing on various parameters associated with mass-to-charge (m/z) values. Through systematic data collection and analysis, including time, intensity, signal-to-noise ratios, quality factors, resolutions, areas under the peaks, relative intensities, full widths at half maximum, Chi-squared values, and background peaks, comprehensive insights into the spectral characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus peptides were obtained. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 98–101 Read article
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Patient Profile and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testingin Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium capable of causing various infections, ranging from minor skin infections to serious bloodstream infections. The rise of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains has made treating these infections more challenging, as MRSA is frequently resistant to several types of antibiotics.. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the patient profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of clinical isolates of S. aureus in a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Risk Factors and Symptoms of Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Abstract: Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome (DDS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening neurological complication associated with hemodialysis, particularly during initiation or in high-risk patients. It is characterized by a spectrum of neurological manifestations ranging from mild symptoms such as headache and nausea to severe outcomes including seizures, coma, and death. Early identification of risk factors and prompt recognition of symptoms are crucial to prevent morbidity and mortality. The present study aimed to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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A Study on the Comparative Changes in Nutritional Status in Follow-Up of End Stage Renal Disease Patients
Abstract: Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome (DDS) is a rare but serious neurological complication associated with hemodialysis, particularly during the initiation phase or in patients with high metabolic derangements. It is characterized by a range of neurological symptoms resulting from rapid shifts in plasma osmolality, leading to cerebral edema. Despite advancements in dialysis techniques, DDS continues to pose a clinical challenge due to its unpredictable nature and potential for severe outcomes. The present …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Psychological Profile of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Its Association with Physiological Parameters
Abstract: Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a chronic, progressive condition requiring maintenance hemodialysis, which imposes substantial physiological, psychological, and social burdens on patients. While physiological indicators are routinely monitored during treatment, the influence of psychological factors on these indicators and patients' quality of life remains inadequately explored, particularly in the Indian context. Objective: To investigate the relationship between psychological variables (depression, anxiety, illness intrusiveness, and quality of life) and physiological …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 40–48 Read article