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Development of Web-enabled Smart Hospital Management System: Patient Data Visualization and Real-time Decision Making
Abstract: As everyone is aware, fewer people had access to healthcare services, which prevented many people from receiving the care they needed. The idea that, by WHO criteria, there should be one physician for every 1,000 patients is nearly unbelievable. Yet, India’s current ratio is a staggering 1:1445. This disparity highlights a serious gap in healthcare resources that cannot be ignored. Authors remember speaking with a friend who works in a …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Exploring Psychotropic Trends of Medication Use in Psychiatric Outpatients: An Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background: Psychotropic medications are essential in managing a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Prescribing habits in outpatient clinics can differ a lot depending on things like the patient’s age, background, and medical conditions. Aim: This study aims to explore the trends in psychotropic medication use among psychiatric outpatients at a tertiary care hospital, with a focus on understanding prescribing patterns, demographic factors, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Assessment of Comorbid Illness Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease at Selected Hospitals in Madurai
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a comprehensive term encompassing kidney damage or a sustained reduction in the glomerular filtration rate over a period of three months or longer. CKD is linked to a diminished quality of life, heightened healthcare costs, and premature mortality. The main objective of this study was to identify the comorbid illnesses among the patient with chronic kidney disease and to associate the comorbid illness with their …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Identify the Factors Leading to Brain Drain Among Nurses Working in a Selected Private Hospital at Kunnumkulam, Thrissur District
Abstract: Introduction: Brain drain, also known as human capital flight, refers to the emigration of skilled and talented individuals to foreign nations or regions. This situation arises when people who pursue education abroad opt not to return to their home country but instead choose to establish themselves there. Additionally, individuals who study in their local area may move to foreign countries in search of increased income and improved prospects. Kerala has …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Voluntary Blood Donation, Future Willingness and Associated Factors Among Attendants of Obstetrics and Gynecology Patients in JIMA University Specialized Hospital, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Background: Hemorrhage is the major cause of maternal death worldwide. This problem is more prevalent in developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, availability of adequate blood supply and timely transfusion has paramount importance in reducing maternal deaths. In this aspect, assessing practice, future willingness and associated factors towards voluntary blood donation among attendants can contribute in alleviating the scarcity of blood for transfusion.Objective: To assess voluntary blood donation, future willingness and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Practice of Breast Self-Examination and Associated Factors among Female Nurses of Hawassa University Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, South Ethiopia, 2018
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. The aim of this study was to assess practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among nurses. Methods: A hospital based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2018 on a sample of 180 female nurses. Pretested and structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data entry was done using EPI Info 3.5.4 and exported to …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Prevalence of Dental Anxiety among Patients Visiting a Teaching Dental Hospital in Lucknow, India and Self-perceived Treatment Need
Abstract: The provocation of anxiety by dental treatment is a universal phenomenon. The present study aims to assess the prevalence of dental anxiety among patients visiting a teaching dental hospital in Lucknow, India and their self-perceived treatment needs. It is a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study carried out on patients visiting the various departments of Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow. The chi-square (χ2) test was used for comparison …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 36–42 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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Factors Influencing the Desire to Have a Baby Among Mothers on ARV Drugs Attending the ART Clinic in Mekelle Hospital
Abstract: Background፡ With the introduction of HAART there has been dramatic reduction in mortality and morbidity, quality of life has been changed and new infections have dropped markedly. Most recently fertility issue in HIV positive men and women are becoming increasingly important. Advance in treatment such as zidovudine and other drugs together with cesarean section and breast milk substitution has decreased vertical transmission to about 2%. This makes parenting a viable …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Prevalence of Isospora belli and Cryptosporidium parvum Infections among HIV Sero-positive Patients in Asella Hospital, Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Isospora belli and Cryptosporidium parvum are among the well-defined intracellular, spore-forming, coccidian opportunistic intestinal parasites that cause chronic or acute diarrhea and other life-threatening symptoms in HIV/AIDS patients particularly those with low CD4 count. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of I. belli and C. parvum among HIV/AIDS sero-positive patients. A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted at Asella Hospital from January to March, 2013. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Assessment of Routine Child Immunization and Associated Factors Among Children Under Two Years of Age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia
Abstract: Objective: Expanded programme on immunization (EPI) is one of the greatest achievements in medicine and public health, greatly reducing morbidity, mortality and health care costs. Despite various initiatives and campaigns, programme improvement was marginalized in Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess routine child immunization and associated factors among children less than two years of age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on mothers …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern of Candida Species Isolates from Dehradun City Hospitals
Abstract: The present investigation on the topic entitled “Antifungal susceptibility analysis of Candida species isolates from Dehradun City hospital.” was accomplished in the Doon University Microbiology laboratory (P.G.) and Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, during the period of February 2021 to July 2021. A total of 42 clinical samples were collected from patients, suspected of candidiasis from Dehradun city hospitals. Clinical samples were collected from oral cavity, blood, vaginal fluid and urine of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–28 Read article
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A Study on Role of Pharmacist in Providing Advanced Patient Counseling in Medication Usage in General Medicine Department of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The present study aims at the implementation of pharmacist services in providing advanced patient counselling in medication usage in the general medicine department of an ESI hospital. Objectives: The key objectives of the study include Improving Patient safety initiatives, improving Patient health related outcomes, reducing work burden of Physicians and nurses, providing knowledge on medication usage. Methodology: (1) Study Design: It is a Prospective and observational study. (2) Study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Risk Factors of Neonatal Deaths Among Asphyxiated Neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Abstract: In the globe about 4 million babies die during neonatal period every year and 99% of these deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries. Out of these, almost one-fourth of them lose their lives due to birth asphyxia. The main objective of this study was to assess risk factors of neonatal death among asphyxiated neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle City. Institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from December 1st …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes among TB Patients at FenoteSelam District Hospital, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem throughout the world. One third of the world’s population is estimated to be infected with bacilli and hence at risk of developing active disease. It is the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide after HIV, which caused an estimated 1.8 million deaths. The main reason for this is the high rate of death as an unsuccessful outcome. Incomplete …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Prospective Study on Role of Doctor of Pharmacy/Clinical Pharmacist in Identification, Reporting and Minimization of Medication Errors in Drug Dispensary (Outpatient Unit) of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: The aim of present prospective study was to assess the role of clinical pharmacist/doctor of pharmacy in the identification, reporting and minimization of drug errors in dispensary department of ESI Hospital, Bengaluru, India. A prospective, observational, non-interventional study was conducted at the department of ESI Hospital, Bengaluru, for a period of six months from October 2018 to March 2019. All patient-related information was collected as per case record form. Among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Awareness and Use of Internet among Postgraduate Students of K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital
Abstract: The internet conveys a broad scope of data assets and administrations for example, the interconnected hypertext reports and applications of the world wide web (www), the foundation to backing e-mail and the distributed systems for file sharing and telephony. In dental training, new teaching systems utilizing electronic media have been presented which incorporates both computer helped learning and tele-dentistry. At present the utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Assessment of Magnitude and Associated Factors of Adverse Birth Outcomes among Deliveries at Suhul Hospital Shire Tigray, Ethiopia from September, 2015 to February, 2016
Abstract: An adverse birth outcome is common phenomena both in developed and underdeveloped countries. Among all these adverse birth outcomes prematurity, low birth weight and stillbirth are the most common cases. Each year, about 15 million babies in the world, more than one in 10 births, are born too prematurely. More than 7% of those babies die shortly after birth; countless others suffer from lifelong physical, neurological, or educational disabilities, often …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Identification of ESBL producing Escherichia coli from Urine Samples at Tertiary Care Hospital in Jhalawar
Abstract: Introduction: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a serious worldwide threat to public health due to the emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria and is considered as a great problem in the treatment of bacterial infections both in hospital as well as community settings. Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing strains have emerged as a significant challenge to counter with present antibiotics. Aims: Our study was aimed to know the prevalence of ESBL producing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Prevalence of Oral Candidiasis by Candida albicans in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Visiting Mahakali Zonal Hospital
Abstract: Patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus are at consistent risk of oral candidiasis, dental caries and dysfunction. Candiadisis is caused by different species such as Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, C. dubliniensis. Nevertheless, C. albicans is the most frequent causative agent for candidiasis in human. Present work was undertaken to investigate Candida albicans infection among type 2 diabetic mellitus patients in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur. Methods: A total of 103 oral …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article