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7 articles for “Hospital settings”
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Evaluating the Role of Pharmacists in Managing Antibiotic Use and Combating Multi-Drug Resistance in Hospital Settings
Abstract: Antibiotic resistance is now one of the crucial health issues of the world, especially in hospitals where high usage of antimicrobials is increasing the rate at which multi-drug resistant (MDR) organisms appear. Misprescription, extended treatment, and over-use of broad spectrum antibiotics play a large role in the development of resistance resulting in the growth of morbidity, mortality and health care expenditure. This review analyses the essentiality of pharmacists in controlling …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Assessment of exacerbation of Depression in pulmonary tuberculosis patients by using PHQ-9 scale at Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Context: Depression leads to more dysfunction and stress, which could affect the patient's life condition. Tuberculosis is a leading cause of comorbidity with depression. Those suffering from tuberculosis and depression are at higher risk of bad health-seeking nature, resulting in higher morbidities, drug resistance, and mortality. The relationship is not well established. Aims: To identify multiple variables/ dependent factors affecting depression respectively in tuberculosis patients and check the medication adherence …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Techniques Among Healthcare Workers in South India: A Regional Analysis of Efficacy and Barriers
Abstract: Healthcare workers (HCWs) in India, particularly in resource-limited settings, face high levels of occupational stress, yet structured stress-reduction interventions remain underutilized. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) offers a potential solution, but implementation challenges persist. To assess the effectiveness of an 8-week MBSR programme in reducing stress and enhancing mindfulness among HCWs in South India, and to identify barriers to its successful implementation across urban and rural settings. A quasi-experimental study was …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 99–103 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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Assess the Complaint Handling and Service Recovery Practices in Hotels: The Case of Debark Town, Ethiopia
Abstract: This study aims to assess the complaint-handling and service recovery practices of hotels in Debark town. The service sector is an important component worldwide, encompassing transportation, communication, the hotel industry, tourism, etc. The target group for this study consisted of patrons, staff, and managers of the Simien National Park Hotel. Data were collected using a non-probability sampling technique, specifically convenience sampling for customers. The researcher selected a sample of 81 …
Published in International Journal of Sustainability · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Child Care Centers: Designing Spaces for Wellness and Development of Children
Abstract: Hospital design has changed and evolved since the Modern Movement in architecture to meet the demands of the times. It is now believed to be dependent on several variables. An architect should design a space that promotes security and is advantageous to the patient. An inpatient's hospitalisation procedure is unavoidably stressful for them. For adults, the atmosphere of healthcare facilities matters a lot, but for paediatric patients, it matters much …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Effectiveness of Sensitization Program on Knowledge of School Children Regarding Refractive Errors
Abstract: The human eyes are portals of absorbing divine knowledge from the surrounding world. These two precious pearls need to take proper care throughout to taste life. The eye care starts right from birth onward and becomes keenly required in children's school age as they use these gifts for intense learning. The neglected care in the initial years may trouble them with various visual disorders and disturb their studies too. Well-structured …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–20 Read article