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Papers by Mukta Panda
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews, 2021
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR) is an open access, peer-reviewed medical... more Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR) is an open access, peer-reviewed medical journal focused on disseminating scholarly works devoted to improving patient-centered care practices, health outcomes, and the patient experience.
The American Journal of Medicine
AAIM is the largest academically focused specialty organization representing departments of inter... more AAIM is the largest academically focused specialty organization representing departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. As a consortium of five organizations, AAIM represents department chairs and chiefs; clerkship, residency, and fellowship program directors; division chiefs; and academic and business administrators as well as other faculty and staff in departments of internal medicine and their divisions.
American Journal of Gastroenterology
BMJ case reports, Jan 13, 2011
The authors report the case of a 27-year-old male with ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) for hydro... more The authors report the case of a 27-year-old male with ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) for hydrocephalus presenting with episodic transient binocular visual loss (TBVL) and headache. Complete physical, bedside shunt examination and funduscopy were unremarkable. Laboratory investigation, shunt series and imaging studies failed to reveal any acute abnormalities. Interrogation of the shunt system identified a valve malfunction which was corrected with resultant symptomatic relief and the patient was discharged home in stable condition. VPS malfunction occurs secondary to infection or mechanical failure such as obstruction, tubing fracture, shunt migration and over drainage. Resultant raised intracranial pressure leads to symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting and gait abnormalities. Visual defects including blindness has been occasionally reported from shunt malfunction. Rare complications include cerebrospinal fluid oedema, colonic perforation, paraparesis and parkinsonism. TBVL due ...
Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy
American Journal of Gastroenterology
Journal for Vascular Ultrasound
Introduction Renal resistive index (RRI) is a marker of flow resistance in renal parenchymal vess... more Introduction Renal resistive index (RRI) is a marker of flow resistance in renal parenchymal vessels. Kidneys may appear normal when imaged by ultrasound in early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Several studies have shown that cortical echogenicity is not an objective way to assess CKD. Thus, if RRI correlates with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), it could serve as an additional predictor and objective measure of CKD. Currently to our knowledge studies assessing correlation between eGFR and RRI are lacking. Objective We sought to assess the correlation between RRI and eGFR. Methods In the 1-year study period, 874 abdominal Doppler examinations were performed in an accredited vascular laboratory by a single technologist. Analysis was performed for 310 Doppler results that met inclusion criteria. Serum creatinine was obtained from the electronic chart, and eGFR was calculated with the use of the abbreviated Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study Group GFR equa...
Cureus
The purpose of this study was to assess the association between the psychological well-being and ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the association between the psychological well-being and satisfaction of patients with physicians during their hospitalization. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at a local hospital using the following surveys: Brief Inventory of Thriving (BIT), tool to assess inpatient satisfaction with care from hospitalists (TAISCH) survey, and Erlanger Internal Patient satisfaction survey addressing demographic questions and questions on physicians' quality of care and etiquette. Mixed linear regression models were created to examine the effect of psychological well-being on patient satisfaction. Models were adjusted for age, race, and gender, and all analyses were performed in R 3.1.1 using the 'lme4' package with statistical significance set at p<0.05.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
International Journal of Clinical Medicine
Previous studies demonstrate an approximately 16% incidence of incidental thyroid nodules (ITNs) ... more Previous studies demonstrate an approximately 16% incidence of incidental thyroid nodules (ITNs) on Computed Tomography (CT) of the head/neck and thorax combined. Malignant disease is present in many cases. No study to date has quantified ITNs on CT of the thorax alone, an examination performed more frequently than head/neck CT. Our objective was to determine the prevalence and significance of ITNs with further stratification based on size criteria of non-dominant (<10 mm) and dominant (>10 mm) on CT imaging of the chest performed for indications other than thyroid disease and to assess if these were further evaluated. A retrospective analysisof 500 patients (257 men and 243 women; mean age, 58.3 +/-16.7 years) with thoracic CT scans performed at Erlanger Health System from October 2007 to October 2008 was performed. ITNs were noted in 61 (12.2%) of patients. Nodules were solitary in 43 patients (70.5%) and multiple in 18 (29.5%). Thirty-three patients (6.6%) were found to have a dominant nodule > 10 mm. Sixteen of the 33 patients with dominant nodules received further workup showing benign pathology in 50%. More than 50% of the 33 dominant nodules received no follow-up at all. Chest CT demonstrates many ITNs. The incidence in this study was 12.2% with 6.6% being potentially malignant dominant thyroid nodules. Partial thyroid glands were visualized in 58.2% exams, implying an incidence of 12.2% ITNs is an underestimate. It may be beneficial for routine chest CT to be extended 2 cm superiorly in order to ensure full visualization of the thyroid gland and related pathology.
Journal of religion and health, 2017
Many scholars have written about the role of spirituality in health care. One mechanism for incor... more Many scholars have written about the role of spirituality in health care. One mechanism for incorporating spirituality into the care of patients is to integrate clinically trained chaplains into hospital care teams. We examined in a mixed-methods fashion, the effects of this type of integrated care team within a teaching hospital setting. The quality and impact of chaplain involvement were studied from patient and physician-in-training perspectives, using data from more than 200 patients and physicians in training. Findings clearly show that clinically trained chaplains can contribute meaningful expertise and real value to the quality and comprehensiveness of patient and physician experiences.
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews, 2021
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR) is an open access, peer-reviewed medical... more Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews (JPCRR) is an open access, peer-reviewed medical journal focused on disseminating scholarly works devoted to improving patient-centered care practices, health outcomes, and the patient experience.
The American Journal of Medicine
AAIM is the largest academically focused specialty organization representing departments of inter... more AAIM is the largest academically focused specialty organization representing departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. As a consortium of five organizations, AAIM represents department chairs and chiefs; clerkship, residency, and fellowship program directors; division chiefs; and academic and business administrators as well as other faculty and staff in departments of internal medicine and their divisions.
American Journal of Gastroenterology
BMJ case reports, Jan 13, 2011
The authors report the case of a 27-year-old male with ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) for hydro... more The authors report the case of a 27-year-old male with ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) for hydrocephalus presenting with episodic transient binocular visual loss (TBVL) and headache. Complete physical, bedside shunt examination and funduscopy were unremarkable. Laboratory investigation, shunt series and imaging studies failed to reveal any acute abnormalities. Interrogation of the shunt system identified a valve malfunction which was corrected with resultant symptomatic relief and the patient was discharged home in stable condition. VPS malfunction occurs secondary to infection or mechanical failure such as obstruction, tubing fracture, shunt migration and over drainage. Resultant raised intracranial pressure leads to symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting and gait abnormalities. Visual defects including blindness has been occasionally reported from shunt malfunction. Rare complications include cerebrospinal fluid oedema, colonic perforation, paraparesis and parkinsonism. TBVL due ...
Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy
American Journal of Gastroenterology
Journal for Vascular Ultrasound
Introduction Renal resistive index (RRI) is a marker of flow resistance in renal parenchymal vess... more Introduction Renal resistive index (RRI) is a marker of flow resistance in renal parenchymal vessels. Kidneys may appear normal when imaged by ultrasound in early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Several studies have shown that cortical echogenicity is not an objective way to assess CKD. Thus, if RRI correlates with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), it could serve as an additional predictor and objective measure of CKD. Currently to our knowledge studies assessing correlation between eGFR and RRI are lacking. Objective We sought to assess the correlation between RRI and eGFR. Methods In the 1-year study period, 874 abdominal Doppler examinations were performed in an accredited vascular laboratory by a single technologist. Analysis was performed for 310 Doppler results that met inclusion criteria. Serum creatinine was obtained from the electronic chart, and eGFR was calculated with the use of the abbreviated Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study Group GFR equa...
Cureus
The purpose of this study was to assess the association between the psychological well-being and ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the association between the psychological well-being and satisfaction of patients with physicians during their hospitalization. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at a local hospital using the following surveys: Brief Inventory of Thriving (BIT), tool to assess inpatient satisfaction with care from hospitalists (TAISCH) survey, and Erlanger Internal Patient satisfaction survey addressing demographic questions and questions on physicians' quality of care and etiquette. Mixed linear regression models were created to examine the effect of psychological well-being on patient satisfaction. Models were adjusted for age, race, and gender, and all analyses were performed in R 3.1.1 using the 'lme4' package with statistical significance set at p<0.05.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
International Journal of Clinical Medicine
Previous studies demonstrate an approximately 16% incidence of incidental thyroid nodules (ITNs) ... more Previous studies demonstrate an approximately 16% incidence of incidental thyroid nodules (ITNs) on Computed Tomography (CT) of the head/neck and thorax combined. Malignant disease is present in many cases. No study to date has quantified ITNs on CT of the thorax alone, an examination performed more frequently than head/neck CT. Our objective was to determine the prevalence and significance of ITNs with further stratification based on size criteria of non-dominant (<10 mm) and dominant (>10 mm) on CT imaging of the chest performed for indications other than thyroid disease and to assess if these were further evaluated. A retrospective analysisof 500 patients (257 men and 243 women; mean age, 58.3 +/-16.7 years) with thoracic CT scans performed at Erlanger Health System from October 2007 to October 2008 was performed. ITNs were noted in 61 (12.2%) of patients. Nodules were solitary in 43 patients (70.5%) and multiple in 18 (29.5%). Thirty-three patients (6.6%) were found to have a dominant nodule > 10 mm. Sixteen of the 33 patients with dominant nodules received further workup showing benign pathology in 50%. More than 50% of the 33 dominant nodules received no follow-up at all. Chest CT demonstrates many ITNs. The incidence in this study was 12.2% with 6.6% being potentially malignant dominant thyroid nodules. Partial thyroid glands were visualized in 58.2% exams, implying an incidence of 12.2% ITNs is an underestimate. It may be beneficial for routine chest CT to be extended 2 cm superiorly in order to ensure full visualization of the thyroid gland and related pathology.
Journal of religion and health, 2017
Many scholars have written about the role of spirituality in health care. One mechanism for incor... more Many scholars have written about the role of spirituality in health care. One mechanism for incorporating spirituality into the care of patients is to integrate clinically trained chaplains into hospital care teams. We examined in a mixed-methods fashion, the effects of this type of integrated care team within a teaching hospital setting. The quality and impact of chaplain involvement were studied from patient and physician-in-training perspectives, using data from more than 200 patients and physicians in training. Findings clearly show that clinically trained chaplains can contribute meaningful expertise and real value to the quality and comprehensiveness of patient and physician experiences.