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Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge, attitudes and practice survey among health-care workers in times of COVID-19 pandemic: Identifying gaps to strengthen infection control program for future outbreaks

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Unusual Location of an Unusual Foreign Body

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Jun 28, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Developing health promotional skills among medical undergraduates for tuberculosis patients: An innovative way to benefit students as well as patients

Journal of education and health promotion, 2021

BACKGROUND: Involving medical undergraduate students in patients’ health education will not only ... more BACKGROUND: Involving medical undergraduate students in patients’ health education will not only help in improving students’ learning as well as professional and communication skills but also plays an important role in achieving better health outcome of patients. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of students led educational intervention regarding tuberculosis (TB) on their learning and on the patients’ knowledge and attitude towards the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred medical undergraduates were included in the study. An integrated lecture on TB was given to all participants followed by preintervention test on TB. One group was then subjected to interactive traditional lecture. Whereas the videos reflecting the experiences of TB patients were shown to the other group and was given an assignment to prepare educational leaflets for TB patients followed by postintervention test for both groups. The patients’ satisfaction level with the information given via educational leaflet and the overall perceived benefits of this activity by the students were assessed. Data analysis done using SPSS version 23.0. Independent and paired t-test were used to calculate difference of means for quantitative variables. RESULTS: Two groups were comparable preintervention however postintervention there was significant improvement in knowledge in the study group (P0.000). Overall 74.2% of the patients were satisfied with the information provided through leaflets. Students’ feedback highlighted that majority of the them felt benefitted from this activity. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that such type of educational interventions have dual benefits, i.e., learning for the students as well as providing health education to patients which in turn will improve their clinical outcome.

Research paper thumbnail of Water in a nitrous oxide flowmeter

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of additional short session of video training on performance of basic life support skills in 2<sup>nd</sup>-Year medical students

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2018

IntRoductIon Basic life support (BLS) is a life-saving skill which not only health-care personnel... more IntRoductIon Basic life support (BLS) is a life-saving skill which not only health-care personnel but even layperson should know. BLS is the foundation on which building of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and postcardiac arrest care stands. If timely and properly performed, BLS care is not provided immediately; however, good ACLS may be, either we are going to lose the patient or going to get a patient with permanent neurological damage. The chances of survival of cardiac arrest victim decreases by 7%-10% with each passing minute. [1] Hence, time is the key and importance of BLS is paramount. However, unfortunately, in our country, knowledge of BLS is poor not only among laypersons but even among medical students and junior doctors. [2,3] Most of the time, when a cardiac arrest occurs in hospital, an anesthesiologist or emergency physician is called upon, and by the time that a person reaches on the scene, the crucial time is already lost and sometimes we lose a potential survivor. Sometimes, even if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed, it is ineffective because of lack of knowledge and proper training. There is a correlation between bystander CPR quality and patient outcome. [4] Ideally, everyone should know BLS, but for medical and paramedical staff, it is a must. However, much emphasis is not placed on teaching and reinforcing BLS skills in medical curriculum. [5] Rationale and aim BLS is one procedure which does not require any special equipment or drug, but it requires proper training and regular practice. Early exposure of medical students to BLS skills is essential along with reinforcement in each successive year Context: Basic life support (BLS) is a core life-saving skill which everyone should know, but knowledge of BLS is poor even among medical students. Aims: The aim of our study was to assess the knowledge regarding BLS among medical students and see impact of training and also to know whether a short session of video training made an impact on their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. Settings and Design: Ninety-two 2 nd-year medical students were included in the study. Materials and Methods: Their baseline knowledge regarding BLS was assessed before workshop with pretest 1. Following workshop posttest 1 and 1 month later, posttest 2 was conducted. A short duration video training on BLS was done after posttest 2 and its impact was assessed 2 months later with performance of CPR skills on a mannequin. Statistical Analysis Used: Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23.0. Pearson's Chi-square test was used to evaluate the differences between groups for categorized variables. Unpaired and paired t-test was used to calculate the difference of means for quantitative variables. Results: There was significant improvement in knowledge regarding BLS after the workshop. Even after 1 month, though there was decline in knowledge, still it was significantly higher than the baseline. Short duration video training session did not lead to any improvement in BLS skills. Conclusions: BLS training should start early in medical curriculum with reinforcement at regular intervals. Single short duration video training session did not have any impact on improvement of skills.

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative evaluation of recovery characteristics of fentanyl and butorphanol when used as supplement to propofol anaesthesia

International journal of applied & basic medical research, 2012

Background and Aim: Narcotics have been used since long as a component of balanced anaesthesia, t... more Background and Aim: Narcotics have been used since long as a component of balanced anaesthesia, thus minimizing the anaesthetic requirement both during induction and maintenance as well as attenuating the pressor response during laryngoscopy and intubation. Equally significant is their role in provision of smoother recovery period by minimizing postoperative pain. Other than pain, the factors like postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), shivering, sedation and respiratory depression are equally important in recovery from the effects of anaesthetic drugs. The present study aimed at comparing the postoperative recovery characterstics of fentanyl and butorphanol in patients undergoing open cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia. Materials and Methods: The present study configured one hundred adults patients of American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grade 1 or 2 of either sex scheduled to undergo elective open cholecystectomy and were randomly assigned to receive fentanyl (group F; n = 50) or butorphanol (group B; n = 50). Both group were premedicated with midazolam 0.04 mg/kg intravenously followed by injection fentanyl 2 mcg/kg or butorphanol 40 mcg/kg. Standard induction was done with propofol 2 mg/kg and vecuronium 0.1 mg/kg was used for intubation. Anaesthesia was maintained with propofol infusion and 67% nitrous oxide in oxygen. Intraoperative hemodynamic parameters were observed and recorded. Postoperatively analgesia, sedation, PONV, shivering, respiratory depression and recovery score were observed. Results: The recovery time was less in group F (P > 0.05) while post operative analgesia (P < 0.001) and sedation (P > 0.05) was more in group B. The incidence of respiratory depression was more in group B (P > 0.05). PONV was comparable in both the groups. Postoperative shivering was significantly low in group B (P < 0.05). Conclusion: It is concluded that besides easy availability and lower cost, butorphanol decreased propofol consumption intraoperatively and provided better analgesia and prophylaxis against shivering in postoperative period.

Research paper thumbnail of Educating nursing staff regarding infection control practices and assessing its impact on the incidence of hospital.acquired infections

Journal of education and health promotion, 2021

CONTEXT: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem. One of the common causes of HA... more CONTEXT: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem. One of the common causes of HAI is through the health-care workers, mainly because of failure to comply with the recommended infection control guidelines. AIMS: The aim of our study was to educate and train the nurses regarding infection control practices and assess the impact of training and assess whether this training actually made any change in the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and intravenous (IV) line-related infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Baseline knowledge, attitude, and practices study of willingly participating 105 nurses regarding infection control was done. The incidence of CAUTI and IV line-related infection was calculated in the areas of their postings. They were trained via an educational module regarding infection control practices. We again assessed the incidence of CAUTI and IV line-related infections in the same areas 2 months after training. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0. Student's t-test was used to analyze the difference in the prevalence of CAUTI and IV line-associated HAIs pre intervention and post intervention. RESULTS: There was reduction in the incidence of IV line-related infection, though it was not significant (P 0.15) and no change in the incidence of CAUTI after intervention. CONCLUSION: Single educational module though improved nurses' knowledge and attitude regarding infection control but failed to result in significant improvement in practices and incidence of HAIs.

Research paper thumbnail of Use of glidescope and external manipulation in airway management of an unusual retropharyngeal lipoma

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of An unusual foreign body in the breathing circuit

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Look alike drug labels : A worrying issue

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of An unusual cause of oxygen failure in the anesthesia machine

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Inspissated secretions : an unusual cause of difficult airway : letters to the editor

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, May 1, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Inspissated secretions: an unusual cause of difficult airway

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, May 3, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Use of glidescope and external manipulation in airway management of an unusual retropharyngeal lipoma

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Educating nursing staff regarding infection control practices and assessing its impact on the incidence of hospital.acquired infections

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2021

CONTEXT: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem. One of the common causes of HA... more CONTEXT: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem. One of the common causes of HAI is through the health-care workers, mainly because of failure to comply with the recommended infection control guidelines. AIMS: The aim of our study was to educate and train the nurses regarding infection control practices and assess the impact of training and assess whether this training actually made any change in the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and intravenous (IV) line-related infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Baseline knowledge, attitude, and practices study of willingly participating 105 nurses regarding infection control was done. The incidence of CAUTI and IV line-related infection was calculated in the areas of their postings. They were trained via an educational module regarding infection control practices. We again assessed the incidence of CAUTI and IV line-related infections in the same areas 2 months after training. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0. Student's t-test was used to analyze the difference in the prevalence of CAUTI and IV line-associated HAIs pre intervention and post intervention. RESULTS: There was reduction in the incidence of IV line-related infection, though it was not significant (P 0.15) and no change in the incidence of CAUTI after intervention. CONCLUSION: Single educational module though improved nurses' knowledge and attitude regarding infection control but failed to result in significant improvement in practices and incidence of HAIs.

Research paper thumbnail of Developing health promotional skills among medical undergraduates for tuberculosis patients: An innovative way to benefit students as well as patients

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2021

BACKGROUND: Involving medical undergraduate students in patients’ health education will not only ... more BACKGROUND: Involving medical undergraduate students in patients’ health education will not only help in improving students’ learning as well as professional and communication skills but also plays an important role in achieving better health outcome of patients. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of students led educational intervention regarding tuberculosis (TB) on their learning and on the patients’ knowledge and attitude towards the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred medical undergraduates were included in the study. An integrated lecture on TB was given to all participants followed by preintervention test on TB. One group was then subjected to interactive traditional lecture. Whereas the videos reflecting the experiences of TB patients were shown to the other group and was given an assignment to prepare educational leaflets for TB patients followed by postintervention test for both groups. The patients’ satisfaction level with the information given via educ...

Research paper thumbnail of Barriers for Effective Hand Hygiene Among Doctors- Do We Need to Change the Existing Curriculum

Indian journal of applied research, 2018

Background and aims: Hand hygiene is simplest, cheapest and most effective step to reduce the hea... more Background and aims: Hand hygiene is simplest, cheapest and most effective step to reduce the health care associated infection. Unfortunately the compliance for this simple step is low among doctors despite the efforts done to improve it. Our viewpoint is that if certain small changes are made in the curriculum of medical students, it can go a long way in improving the compliance towards hand hygiene later in their carrier. We also suggested the various methods which can be applied right from the beginning of their medical graduation curriculum towards achieving this goal. Methods: A quantitative study was done among 48 doctors of different specialties in a tertiary care medical college to know the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding hand hygiene. Ananonymous questionnaire based onCDC guidelines was used. The main focus was to enquire whether they are followingWHO’s five moments of hand hygiene and the reasons for not adhering to it. Being a prevalence study collected data w...

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge, attitudes and practice survey among health-care workers in times of COVID-19 pandemic: Identifying gaps to strengthen infection control program for future outbreaks

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Unusual Location of an Unusual Foreign Body

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of basic life support orientation program for first year medical students; scopes for further improvement

Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia, 2019

Basic life support (BLS) is an important life saving skill which at least all health care workers... more Basic life support (BLS) is an important life saving skill which at least all health care workers should be aware of but knowledge of BLS is poor even among medical students. Aims: The aim of our study was to orient the first year medical students regarding BLS and to evaluate the workshop from students ' perspectives to make it better in future. Settings and Design: Seventy three first year medical students were included in the study. Materials and Methods: An anonymous, pretested, semi-structured questionnaire designed for evaluating a training program was prepared. The questionnaire included 25 items divided into 5 parts i.e. learning experience, reactionnaire, structure of the program, trainer's evaluation and open ended questions. Statistical analysis used: Responses of the students were expressed as percentages. Since the responses were there on Likert scale, correlations were measured using Spearman correlation test. Results: The students understood the importance BLS and learned the required skills to perform BLS after the orientation program. Overall the program was rated as excellent by 64.4% of students and good by 27.4% students. In addition to strengths and weaknesses of the workshop, students also suggested the various methods to improve such sessions in future. Conclusions: Though the current orientation program was rated as good on most of the parameters but still the scope exists for further improvement and students ' feedback will go a long way in improving this program in future. Key messages: Basic life support (BLS) orientation program is of great importance for fresh M.B.B.S. entrants. The students ' viewpoint and feedback will help in improving such sessions in future.

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge, attitudes and practice survey among health-care workers in times of COVID-19 pandemic: Identifying gaps to strengthen infection control program for future outbreaks

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Unusual Location of an Unusual Foreign Body

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Jun 28, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Developing health promotional skills among medical undergraduates for tuberculosis patients: An innovative way to benefit students as well as patients

Journal of education and health promotion, 2021

BACKGROUND: Involving medical undergraduate students in patients’ health education will not only ... more BACKGROUND: Involving medical undergraduate students in patients’ health education will not only help in improving students’ learning as well as professional and communication skills but also plays an important role in achieving better health outcome of patients. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of students led educational intervention regarding tuberculosis (TB) on their learning and on the patients’ knowledge and attitude towards the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred medical undergraduates were included in the study. An integrated lecture on TB was given to all participants followed by preintervention test on TB. One group was then subjected to interactive traditional lecture. Whereas the videos reflecting the experiences of TB patients were shown to the other group and was given an assignment to prepare educational leaflets for TB patients followed by postintervention test for both groups. The patients’ satisfaction level with the information given via educational leaflet and the overall perceived benefits of this activity by the students were assessed. Data analysis done using SPSS version 23.0. Independent and paired t-test were used to calculate difference of means for quantitative variables. RESULTS: Two groups were comparable preintervention however postintervention there was significant improvement in knowledge in the study group (P0.000). Overall 74.2% of the patients were satisfied with the information provided through leaflets. Students’ feedback highlighted that majority of the them felt benefitted from this activity. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that such type of educational interventions have dual benefits, i.e., learning for the students as well as providing health education to patients which in turn will improve their clinical outcome.

Research paper thumbnail of Water in a nitrous oxide flowmeter

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of additional short session of video training on performance of basic life support skills in 2<sup>nd</sup>-Year medical students

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2018

IntRoductIon Basic life support (BLS) is a life-saving skill which not only health-care personnel... more IntRoductIon Basic life support (BLS) is a life-saving skill which not only health-care personnel but even layperson should know. BLS is the foundation on which building of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and postcardiac arrest care stands. If timely and properly performed, BLS care is not provided immediately; however, good ACLS may be, either we are going to lose the patient or going to get a patient with permanent neurological damage. The chances of survival of cardiac arrest victim decreases by 7%-10% with each passing minute. [1] Hence, time is the key and importance of BLS is paramount. However, unfortunately, in our country, knowledge of BLS is poor not only among laypersons but even among medical students and junior doctors. [2,3] Most of the time, when a cardiac arrest occurs in hospital, an anesthesiologist or emergency physician is called upon, and by the time that a person reaches on the scene, the crucial time is already lost and sometimes we lose a potential survivor. Sometimes, even if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed, it is ineffective because of lack of knowledge and proper training. There is a correlation between bystander CPR quality and patient outcome. [4] Ideally, everyone should know BLS, but for medical and paramedical staff, it is a must. However, much emphasis is not placed on teaching and reinforcing BLS skills in medical curriculum. [5] Rationale and aim BLS is one procedure which does not require any special equipment or drug, but it requires proper training and regular practice. Early exposure of medical students to BLS skills is essential along with reinforcement in each successive year Context: Basic life support (BLS) is a core life-saving skill which everyone should know, but knowledge of BLS is poor even among medical students. Aims: The aim of our study was to assess the knowledge regarding BLS among medical students and see impact of training and also to know whether a short session of video training made an impact on their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. Settings and Design: Ninety-two 2 nd-year medical students were included in the study. Materials and Methods: Their baseline knowledge regarding BLS was assessed before workshop with pretest 1. Following workshop posttest 1 and 1 month later, posttest 2 was conducted. A short duration video training on BLS was done after posttest 2 and its impact was assessed 2 months later with performance of CPR skills on a mannequin. Statistical Analysis Used: Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23.0. Pearson's Chi-square test was used to evaluate the differences between groups for categorized variables. Unpaired and paired t-test was used to calculate the difference of means for quantitative variables. Results: There was significant improvement in knowledge regarding BLS after the workshop. Even after 1 month, though there was decline in knowledge, still it was significantly higher than the baseline. Short duration video training session did not lead to any improvement in BLS skills. Conclusions: BLS training should start early in medical curriculum with reinforcement at regular intervals. Single short duration video training session did not have any impact on improvement of skills.

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative evaluation of recovery characteristics of fentanyl and butorphanol when used as supplement to propofol anaesthesia

International journal of applied & basic medical research, 2012

Background and Aim: Narcotics have been used since long as a component of balanced anaesthesia, t... more Background and Aim: Narcotics have been used since long as a component of balanced anaesthesia, thus minimizing the anaesthetic requirement both during induction and maintenance as well as attenuating the pressor response during laryngoscopy and intubation. Equally significant is their role in provision of smoother recovery period by minimizing postoperative pain. Other than pain, the factors like postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), shivering, sedation and respiratory depression are equally important in recovery from the effects of anaesthetic drugs. The present study aimed at comparing the postoperative recovery characterstics of fentanyl and butorphanol in patients undergoing open cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia. Materials and Methods: The present study configured one hundred adults patients of American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) grade 1 or 2 of either sex scheduled to undergo elective open cholecystectomy and were randomly assigned to receive fentanyl (group F; n = 50) or butorphanol (group B; n = 50). Both group were premedicated with midazolam 0.04 mg/kg intravenously followed by injection fentanyl 2 mcg/kg or butorphanol 40 mcg/kg. Standard induction was done with propofol 2 mg/kg and vecuronium 0.1 mg/kg was used for intubation. Anaesthesia was maintained with propofol infusion and 67% nitrous oxide in oxygen. Intraoperative hemodynamic parameters were observed and recorded. Postoperatively analgesia, sedation, PONV, shivering, respiratory depression and recovery score were observed. Results: The recovery time was less in group F (P > 0.05) while post operative analgesia (P < 0.001) and sedation (P > 0.05) was more in group B. The incidence of respiratory depression was more in group B (P > 0.05). PONV was comparable in both the groups. Postoperative shivering was significantly low in group B (P < 0.05). Conclusion: It is concluded that besides easy availability and lower cost, butorphanol decreased propofol consumption intraoperatively and provided better analgesia and prophylaxis against shivering in postoperative period.

Research paper thumbnail of Educating nursing staff regarding infection control practices and assessing its impact on the incidence of hospital.acquired infections

Journal of education and health promotion, 2021

CONTEXT: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem. One of the common causes of HA... more CONTEXT: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem. One of the common causes of HAI is through the health-care workers, mainly because of failure to comply with the recommended infection control guidelines. AIMS: The aim of our study was to educate and train the nurses regarding infection control practices and assess the impact of training and assess whether this training actually made any change in the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and intravenous (IV) line-related infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Baseline knowledge, attitude, and practices study of willingly participating 105 nurses regarding infection control was done. The incidence of CAUTI and IV line-related infection was calculated in the areas of their postings. They were trained via an educational module regarding infection control practices. We again assessed the incidence of CAUTI and IV line-related infections in the same areas 2 months after training. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0. Student's t-test was used to analyze the difference in the prevalence of CAUTI and IV line-associated HAIs pre intervention and post intervention. RESULTS: There was reduction in the incidence of IV line-related infection, though it was not significant (P 0.15) and no change in the incidence of CAUTI after intervention. CONCLUSION: Single educational module though improved nurses' knowledge and attitude regarding infection control but failed to result in significant improvement in practices and incidence of HAIs.

Research paper thumbnail of Use of glidescope and external manipulation in airway management of an unusual retropharyngeal lipoma

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of An unusual foreign body in the breathing circuit

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Look alike drug labels : A worrying issue

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of An unusual cause of oxygen failure in the anesthesia machine

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Inspissated secretions : an unusual cause of difficult airway : letters to the editor

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, May 1, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Inspissated secretions: an unusual cause of difficult airway

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, May 3, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Use of glidescope and external manipulation in airway management of an unusual retropharyngeal lipoma

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Educating nursing staff regarding infection control practices and assessing its impact on the incidence of hospital.acquired infections

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2021

CONTEXT: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem. One of the common causes of HA... more CONTEXT: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global problem. One of the common causes of HAI is through the health-care workers, mainly because of failure to comply with the recommended infection control guidelines. AIMS: The aim of our study was to educate and train the nurses regarding infection control practices and assess the impact of training and assess whether this training actually made any change in the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and intravenous (IV) line-related infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Baseline knowledge, attitude, and practices study of willingly participating 105 nurses regarding infection control was done. The incidence of CAUTI and IV line-related infection was calculated in the areas of their postings. They were trained via an educational module regarding infection control practices. We again assessed the incidence of CAUTI and IV line-related infections in the same areas 2 months after training. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0. Student's t-test was used to analyze the difference in the prevalence of CAUTI and IV line-associated HAIs pre intervention and post intervention. RESULTS: There was reduction in the incidence of IV line-related infection, though it was not significant (P 0.15) and no change in the incidence of CAUTI after intervention. CONCLUSION: Single educational module though improved nurses' knowledge and attitude regarding infection control but failed to result in significant improvement in practices and incidence of HAIs.

Research paper thumbnail of Developing health promotional skills among medical undergraduates for tuberculosis patients: An innovative way to benefit students as well as patients

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2021

BACKGROUND: Involving medical undergraduate students in patients’ health education will not only ... more BACKGROUND: Involving medical undergraduate students in patients’ health education will not only help in improving students’ learning as well as professional and communication skills but also plays an important role in achieving better health outcome of patients. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of students led educational intervention regarding tuberculosis (TB) on their learning and on the patients’ knowledge and attitude towards the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred medical undergraduates were included in the study. An integrated lecture on TB was given to all participants followed by preintervention test on TB. One group was then subjected to interactive traditional lecture. Whereas the videos reflecting the experiences of TB patients were shown to the other group and was given an assignment to prepare educational leaflets for TB patients followed by postintervention test for both groups. The patients’ satisfaction level with the information given via educ...

Research paper thumbnail of Barriers for Effective Hand Hygiene Among Doctors- Do We Need to Change the Existing Curriculum

Indian journal of applied research, 2018

Background and aims: Hand hygiene is simplest, cheapest and most effective step to reduce the hea... more Background and aims: Hand hygiene is simplest, cheapest and most effective step to reduce the health care associated infection. Unfortunately the compliance for this simple step is low among doctors despite the efforts done to improve it. Our viewpoint is that if certain small changes are made in the curriculum of medical students, it can go a long way in improving the compliance towards hand hygiene later in their carrier. We also suggested the various methods which can be applied right from the beginning of their medical graduation curriculum towards achieving this goal. Methods: A quantitative study was done among 48 doctors of different specialties in a tertiary care medical college to know the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding hand hygiene. Ananonymous questionnaire based onCDC guidelines was used. The main focus was to enquire whether they are followingWHO’s five moments of hand hygiene and the reasons for not adhering to it. Being a prevalence study collected data w...

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge, attitudes and practice survey among health-care workers in times of COVID-19 pandemic: Identifying gaps to strengthen infection control program for future outbreaks

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Unusual Location of an Unusual Foreign Body

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of basic life support orientation program for first year medical students; scopes for further improvement

Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia, 2019

Basic life support (BLS) is an important life saving skill which at least all health care workers... more Basic life support (BLS) is an important life saving skill which at least all health care workers should be aware of but knowledge of BLS is poor even among medical students. Aims: The aim of our study was to orient the first year medical students regarding BLS and to evaluate the workshop from students ' perspectives to make it better in future. Settings and Design: Seventy three first year medical students were included in the study. Materials and Methods: An anonymous, pretested, semi-structured questionnaire designed for evaluating a training program was prepared. The questionnaire included 25 items divided into 5 parts i.e. learning experience, reactionnaire, structure of the program, trainer's evaluation and open ended questions. Statistical analysis used: Responses of the students were expressed as percentages. Since the responses were there on Likert scale, correlations were measured using Spearman correlation test. Results: The students understood the importance BLS and learned the required skills to perform BLS after the orientation program. Overall the program was rated as excellent by 64.4% of students and good by 27.4% students. In addition to strengths and weaknesses of the workshop, students also suggested the various methods to improve such sessions in future. Conclusions: Though the current orientation program was rated as good on most of the parameters but still the scope exists for further improvement and students ' feedback will go a long way in improving this program in future. Key messages: Basic life support (BLS) orientation program is of great importance for fresh M.B.B.S. entrants. The students ' viewpoint and feedback will help in improving such sessions in future.