National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine

Development and Validation of TAI-HeaST- a tool to explore perceptions of Health Sciences Teachers about Adoption and Integration of ICT in instruction: a pilot

2024-04-13T05:49:42+00:00

Abstract:Background:Teachers of Health Sciences (HS) in India did not routinely practice ICT (Information and Communications Technology)enabled instruction earlier, and it had a limited scope. Covid pandemic compelled them to adopt and integrate ICT tools in their didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching. In order to explore their perceptions regarding this, a tool- TAI-HeaSTwas developed, and its validity, reliability and practicality were assessed, by conducting a pilot study. Methods: Based on literature review and current practices of adoption and integration of ICT tools by HS teachers, this tool was developed. It was administered online using SurveyMonkey to 40 teachers from medical, dental, physiotherapy and nursing colleges from Maharashtra, India, who consented to be the part of this pilot study. Results: Statistical analysis was carried out using the IBM SPSS version 23. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO)measure for sampling adequacy was 0.81, and p value for Bartlett’s test for sphericity was < 0.05. Exploratory factor analysis identified seven constructs that affected the adoption of ICT in teaching by the HS teachers. These cumulatively explained 79.50% of the variance, and none of the statements were rejected. The reliability of the tool was statistically significant. Conclusion: This pilot study showed TAI-HeaST tool to be valid and reliable for measuring perceptions of HS teachers towards adoption and integration of ICT tools in instruction. It also fulfilled all the criteria of practicality.[Lele GNatl J Integr Res Med, 2023; 14(6):01-08, Published on Dated: 28/12/2023]

Role of Homoeopathic Medicines In Case Of Acute Tonsillitis

2024-04-13T06:18:18+00:00

Background: Background-Homoeopathic accept as true in enhancing the body’s own immune system since the disease is not painstaking to be limited to a single organ but of the entire life, a dissonance in the constitution of the individual which makes him susceptible to reduced immune response and hence susceptible to infection, tonsillitis being one of them depending on the most susceptible organ presented to the infection. So a Homoeopathic approach is made to treat the infection, examine all the factors leading to the increased susceptibility of the individual, so that once the helplessness is removed the body would be healthy enough to render itself immune to infections. Material And Method: Prospective, Randomized, Clinical Trial, Sampling Method- Simple Random, follow-up criteria: Potency selection depends on individual susceptibility. Periodical assessment and evaluating were done every 3 days. They were asked to report even before the scheduled date, in the event of experiencing any troublesome symptom or serious illness. Each time changes were noted down regarding presenting complaints or new symptoms. Remedy repeated only if necessary and new remedy considered on the basis of change of symptoms if necessary. Result: concluded that homoeopathy is highly acceptable in cases of acute tonsillitis, the well selected medicine given internally and show improvement in patients and also prevent vigorous surgical procedure such as tonsillectomy and the master Hahnemann is also against of such procedures. [Joshi H Natl J Integr Res Med, 2023; 14(6):8-11, Published on Dated: 28/12/2023]

Study Of Impact And Association Of Serum Potassium Levels With The Incidence Of Risk Of Atrial Fibrillation.

2024-04-13T06:23:52+00:00

Background: Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia in the elderly. Serum potassium isassociated with ventricular arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Hypokalemia causes cellular hyperpolarity, increases resting potential, hastens depolarization and increases automaticity and excitability. Thus, electrolyte imbalances and hypokalemia may contribute to the etiology of Atrial Fibrillation.

Evaluation Of Imaging Aspects Of Brain Lesions By Proton MR-Spectroscopy

2024-04-13T06:33:51+00:00

Introduction: Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a means of non- invasive physiological imaging of the brain that measures absolute and relative levels of various brain tissue metabolites. Conventional MR imaging provides highly detailed information for the diagnosis of suspected brain lesions. Despite this, MRI alone at times cannot answer few diagnostic questions in some patients. Proton MRS provides some extra information on the metabolic composition of the lesion under investigation. It provides biochemical picture of the underlying pathology and thus aids in the diagnosis.

Normative Reference Values for Nerve Conduction Studies of Lower Limb Nerves Among Young Healthy Individuals.

2024-04-13T06:41:30+00:00

Background: In this study we have tried to derive normative reference values for commonly tested motor and sensory nerve conduction studies of right and left side lower limb nerves in 86 healthy individuals of Bhavnagar city of Gujarat, India.

Prescription Audit in Out-Patient Department of a District General Hospital in Gujarat: A Cross-sectional study

2024-04-13T06:59:51+00:00

Aims And Objectives: To assess the completeness and rationality of prescriptions in District General Hospital, Botad using WHO core prescribing indicators and other parameters.

Upper Limb Nerve Conduction Study: A Normative Reference Study Among Young Healthy Individuals

2024-04-13T07:09:50+00:00

Background: Background: In this study we have tried to derive normative reference values for commonly tested motor and sensory nerve conduction studies of right and left side of upper limb nerves in 86 healthy individuals of Bhavnagar city of Gujarat, India.

Biofilm Production And Antifungal Resistance Among Candida Species In Patients With Vulvo Vaginitis: A Cross Sectional Study

2024-04-13T07:04:42+00:00

Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), one of the commonest fungal infections in women of reproductive age group, can become recurrent if not managed appropriately. Recently, production of biofilm, which reduces the susceptibility to anti-fungal agents, has also been implicated in its pathogenesis. Hence, the study was planned to determine the prevalence of VVC in cases of vulvovaginitis, identify the pre-dominant candida species, find out their antifungal susceptibility pattern and to detect biofilm production in the candida isolates.