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  1. Article: Physical Functional Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Expert Survey.

    Mehra, Suman / Kumar, Pragya / Soni, Abhishek

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) e57364

    Abstract: Introduction and aim: Anti-cancer treatment imparts a variety of physical impairments that cause limitations in physical functioning among women with breast cancer. The aim of the study was to explore the opinions of healthcare professionals (HCPs) ... ...

    Abstract Introduction and aim: Anti-cancer treatment imparts a variety of physical impairments that cause limitations in physical functioning among women with breast cancer. The aim of the study was to explore the opinions of healthcare professionals (HCPs) working with breast cancer patients on various aspects of physical functional impairments in breast cancer patients and survivors (BCP&S).
    Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional survey. Taking into consideration the literature definition of 'physical function', its determinants, and literature published on relevant clinical factors in breast cancer, a survey questionnaire containing 29 questions was constructed. Thirty-seven HCPs, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and medical cancer experts, participated in the study. The participant's responses were obtained using a 5-point 'Agreement' Likert scale. Data analysis included a frequency table and the reliability test (Cronbach's alpha).
    Results: The reliability of the questionnaire used in the survey was found to be acceptable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.891). The majority of the participants were of the opinion that various parameters and determinants of 'physical function' get adversely affected in BCP&S, leading to limitations in the performance of activities of daily living (e.g., dressing and bathing), particularly in elderly and frail women. Participants agreed that such impairments in physical functioning affect social and role functioning and the overall quality of life (QoL) of women with breast cancer negatively.
    Conclusion: This study found that various parameters and determinants of physical functioning are adversely affected in BCP&S, and physical functional impairments are prevalent in women with breast cancer, affecting their QoL negatively. Implications for breast cancer patients: This study points out the need for long-term surveillance of BCP&S for physical functional limitations and a proactive treatment approach to prevent such limitations.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.57364
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  2. Article ; Online: Relationship between emotional intelligence and resilience among surgical residents.

    Jha, Ashesh Kumar / Kumar, Manoj / Kumar, Pragya / Ranjan, Rajeev

    Annals of African medicine

    2024  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 87–90

    Abstract: Background and objective: Surgical residents face many challenges and stressors during their training. Some residents can cope better with such difficult situations, whereas others experience burnout and anxiety. Emotional intelligence (EI) and ... ...

    Abstract Background and objective: Surgical residents face many challenges and stressors during their training. Some residents can cope better with such difficult situations, whereas others experience burnout and anxiety. Emotional intelligence (EI) and resilience are personality traits that may be associated with a better response to adverse situations.
    Methodology: A cross-sectional analytical study using validated questionnaires the Schutte Self-report EI Test (SSEIT) and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-25) was conducted to assess EI and resilience among the participants. Data were collected through the hard copies of the questionnaires, compiled using Microsoft Excel and analyzed using SPSS version 26. P < 0.5 was considered significant. The scores of EI and resilience were compared to evaluate the relationship between them.
    Results: A correlation analysis was performed between EI and resilience by comparing the scores obtained from SSEIT and CD-RISC. Our analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between EI and resilience (r = 0.59, P < 0.0001).
    Conclusion: Based on our results, we can say that EI and resilience are positively correlated. This means that an emotionally intelligent person should exhibit a resilient behavior.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Resilience, Psychological ; Internship and Residency ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Emotional Intelligence ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Psychological Tests
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-31
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2165792-0
    ISSN 0975-5764 ; 0975-5764
    ISSN (online) 0975-5764
    ISSN 0975-5764
    DOI 10.4103/aam.aam_137_23
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  3. Article: Self-esteem among heinous and non-heinous male delinquent adolescents- A descriptive comparative study from East India.

    Srinivasan, P / Rentala, Sreevani / Kumar, Pragya

    Industrial psychiatry journal

    2023  Volume 32, Issue 2, Page(s) 273–281

    Abstract: Background: Adolescence is the most complex stage of development that causes the greatest difficulties in their life because of frequent physical and emotional issues including deviated character and behavioral disorders.: Aim: This descriptive ... ...

    Abstract Background: Adolescence is the most complex stage of development that causes the greatest difficulties in their life because of frequent physical and emotional issues including deviated character and behavioral disorders.
    Aim: This descriptive comparative study was intended to compare self-esteem between heinous and non-heinous male delinquent adolescents residing in observation homes.
    Materials and methods: A quantitative research approach with a non-experimental descriptive comparative design was adopted. One hundred and seventy-nine male delinquent adolescents (Heinous = 74, Non-Heinous = 105) residing in two observation homes were selected by convenience sampling technique based on the type of crime committed. The standardized Rosenberg's self-esteem scale was used to collect the data.
    Results: We analyzed the data with Chi-square for homogeneity of sample characteristics, an independent t test for comparison of self-esteem between groups, an independent t test, one-way ANOVA for the association, and stepwise regression for predictors. There was a statistically significant difference in self-esteem between groups, a significant association of self-esteem with age and duration of stay in the heinous group and with the father's education in the non-heinous group, and the father's education, mother's occupation, substance use, and order of birth had predicted the self-esteem in non-heinous group.
    Conclusion: The study concluded that self-esteem significantly varied between heinous and non-heinous group delinquents. This study is the first of its kind and provided initial evidence by filling the gap in the literature to understand the difference in the level of self-esteem among delinquent adolescents according to the type of crime committed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-19
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2580355-4
    ISSN 0976-2795 ; 0972-6748
    ISSN (online) 0976-2795
    ISSN 0972-6748
    DOI 10.4103/ipj.ipj_152_22
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  4. Article ; Online: Interventions to Improve Standing Balance in Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Walia, Shefali / Kumar, Pragya / Kataria, Chitra

    Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 2, Page(s) 56–83

    Abstract: Background: Incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) often results in impaired balance leading to functional impairments. Recovery of standing balance ability is an important aim of rehabilitative programs. However, limited information is available on ... ...

    Abstract Background: Incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) often results in impaired balance leading to functional impairments. Recovery of standing balance ability is an important aim of rehabilitative programs. However, limited information is available on effective balance training protocols for individuals with iSCI.
    Objectives: To assess the methodological quality and effectiveness of various rehabilitation interventions for improving standing balance in individuals with iSCI.
    Methods: A systematic search was performed in SCOPUS, PEDro, PubMed, and Web of Science from inception until March 2021. Two independent reviewers screened articles for inclusion, extracted data, and evaluated methodological quality of the trials. PEDro Scale was used to assess the quality of randomized controlled trials (RCT) and crossover studies while pre-post trials were assessed using the modified Downs and Black tool. A meta-analysis was performed to quantitatively describe the results. The random effects model was applied to present the pooled effect.
    Results: Ten RCTs with a total of 222 participants and 15 pre-post trials with 967 participants were analyzed. The mean PEDro score and modified Downs and Black score was 7/10 and 6/9, respectively. The pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) for controlled and uncontrolled trials of body weight-supported training (BWST) interventions was -0.26 (95% CI, -0.70 to 0.18;
    Conclusion: This study demonstrated weak evidence to support the use of BWST interventions for overground training for balance rehabilitation in individuals with iSCI. A combination of BWST with stimulation however showed promising results. There is a need for further RCTs in this field to generalize findings. Virtual reality-based balance training has shown significant improvement in standing balance post iSCI. However, these results are based on single group pre-post trials and lack appropriately powered RCTs involving a larger sample size to support this intervention. Given the importance of balance control underpinning all aspects of daily activities, there is a need for further well-designed and appropriately powered RCTs to evaluate specific features of training interventions to improve standing balance function in iSCI.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Spinal Cord Injuries/rehabilitation ; Postural Balance/physiology ; Exercise ; Standing Position ; Virtual Reality
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1319299-1
    ISSN 1945-5763 ; 1082-0744
    ISSN (online) 1945-5763
    ISSN 1082-0744
    DOI 10.46292/sci21-00065
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  5. Article ; Online: Translation and Validation of Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire Among Hindi-Speaking Indian Women.

    Chawla, Jasmine Kaur / Sushil, Priyanka / Kumar, Pragya

    Journal of pain & palliative care pharmacotherapy

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 2, Page(s) 123–132

    Abstract: Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem encountered among women worldwide. This research aimed at the cross-cultural translation, adaptation, and equivalence assessment of the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire (LBPKQ) in the Hindi language. The LBPKQ, ...

    Abstract Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem encountered among women worldwide. This research aimed at the cross-cultural translation, adaptation, and equivalence assessment of the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire (LBPKQ) in the Hindi language. The LBPKQ, originally in English (E-LBPKQ) was translated and validated in the Hindi language (H-LBPKQ). The forward-backward procedure was adapted from the recommended guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation of measures. Psychometric properties of the H-LBPKQ were evaluated among 250 Hindi-speaking Indian women with LBP. Test-retest reliability was evaluated in the first 161 participants of the study sample. The overall LBPKQ scores obtained a mean of 3.1 ± 1.1. The internal consistency was excellent for both E-LBPKQ and H-LBPKQ, with Cronbach's alpha of 0.983 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.980-0.986) and 0.975 (95% CI, 0.970-0.979), respectively. Construct validity was good, with Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of 0.892 for E-LBPKQ and 0.852 for H-LBPKQ. Bartlett's test of sphericity (
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Low Back Pain/epidemiology ; Reproducibility of Results ; Cross-Cultural Comparison ; Language ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2078852-6
    ISSN 1536-0539 ; 1536-0288
    ISSN (online) 1536-0539
    ISSN 1536-0288
    DOI 10.1080/15360288.2023.2169432
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  6. Article: An assessment of treatment compliance using the Morisky scale-8 tool in adult hypertensive patients of Eastern India.

    Kishor, Raman / Kumari, Sarita / Prakash, Ravi / Chaudhary, Neha / Shyama, Shyama / Ahmad, Shamshad / Kumar, Pragya

    Journal of family medicine and primary care

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 3, Page(s) 924–931

    Abstract: Background: Adequate management of hypertension is crucial for decreasing the likelihood of cardiovascular ailments and associated complications. Nonetheless, in the Indian context, maintaining compliance with prescribed hypertensive therapies presents ... ...

    Abstract Background: Adequate management of hypertension is crucial for decreasing the likelihood of cardiovascular ailments and associated complications. Nonetheless, in the Indian context, maintaining compliance with prescribed hypertensive therapies presents a notable hurdle, impeding the attainment of favorable health outcomes. Thus, this study was conducted with the aim to evaluate the prevalence of treatment adherence and explore the diverse factors that impact adherence patterns among individuals diagnosed with hypertension.
    Material and methods: A community-based cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out among the diagnosed hypertensive patients from 12 purposefully selected villages of Khagaul block, Patna. A total of 262 participants were recruited in the study by using non-probability sampling. The 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) was used for measuring adherence. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows version 21.0 (SPSS Inc; Chicago, IL, USA) was used for statistical analysis of data.
    Result: As per MMAS scores, 10 (3.8%) had high, 133 (50.8%) moderate, and 119 (45.4%) poor adherence. However, good adherence was reported among geriatric patients [1.65 (1.01-2.7)], those with a history of absence of comorbidities [2.15 (1.21-3.85)], more than 5 years' duration of hypertension [3.2 (1.89-5.41)], once-a-day drug intake [2.8 (1.61-4.87)], and having controlled blood pressure [5.2 (3.08-8.96)]. Controlled blood pressure (AOR = 0.048, 0.023-0.098), perception of high benefit of treatment [0.497 (0.255-0.97)], and absence of comorbidity [0.016 (0.168-0.832)] were identified as predictors of good treatment adherence.
    Conclusion: Overall medication adherence in the current study was 54.6%. Achieving treatment adherence frequently demands proactive patient engagement, highlighting their active role in disease management. Also, involving the patient's caregivers can offer an additional tactic to tackle non-adherence stemming from forgetfulness of the patient.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-04
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2735275-4
    ISSN 2278-7135 ; 2249-4863
    ISSN (online) 2278-7135
    ISSN 2249-4863
    DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1416_23
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  7. Article ; Online: "Whenever I tell her to wear slippers, she turns a deaf ear. She never listens": a qualitative descriptive research on the barriers to basic lymphedema management and quality of life in lymphatic filariasis patients in a rural block of eastern India.

    Kumar, Pragya / Ahmad, Shamshad / Bhar, Ditipriya / Roy, Ria / Singh, Bhavna

    Parasites & vectors

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 429

    Abstract: Background: Chronic lymphatic filariasis patients in Bihar, India, need management of lymphedema to live a disability-free life. For patients who have recurrent attacks of acute dermato-lymphangio-adenitis (ADLA), World Health Organization (WHO) has ... ...

    Abstract Background: Chronic lymphatic filariasis patients in Bihar, India, need management of lymphedema to live a disability-free life. For patients who have recurrent attacks of acute dermato-lymphangio-adenitis (ADLA), World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended simple home-based measures that include maintaining hygiene, skin care, and limb movement. However, patients in rural areas are unable to adopt them, resulting in a vicious cycle of ADLA attacks. There might be multiple realities from patients' and healthcare workers' perspectives that were unexplored. Qualitative research was deemed best suitable to identify the barriers to carrying out home-based lymphedema practices that adversely affected quality of life.
    Methods: The qualitative descriptive study was conducted in two villages in the rural field practice area under a tertiary care hospital in Bihar. Researchers purposively selected ten participants, including patients affected by lymphedema, their caregivers, the grassroots healthcare workers, and the block health manager. In-depth interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were entered into QDA Miner Lite, where researchers did attribute, in-vivo, process, descriptive, emotion, and holistic coding, followed by content analysis, where categories and themes emerged from the codes.
    Results: Three themes emerged: the inherent nature of disease, patient-related factors, and healthcare system-related factors. The fifteen identified barriers were low awareness, low adherence, low health-seeking behavior, poor personal hygiene, and categories like signs and symptoms, seasonal factors, hampered activities of daily living, hopelessness from not getting cured, psychosocial difficulty, lack of capacity building and receipt of incentives by healthcare workers, unavailability of laboratory diagnosis and management of complications at the facility, inconsistent drug supply, and no financial assistance.
    Conclusions: Accessibility to WaSH, regular training of home-based care, increasing the capacity and motivation of grassroots workers, and the generation of in-depth awareness among the patients are required to achieve the elimination of filariasis, with MMDP as a key component of that strategy for endemic districts across the whole country.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Elephantiasis, Filarial/epidemiology ; Elephantiasis, Filarial/diagnosis ; Quality of Life ; Activities of Daily Living ; Lymphedema/epidemiology ; Lymphedema/therapy ; India/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2409480-8
    ISSN 1756-3305 ; 1756-3305
    ISSN (online) 1756-3305
    ISSN 1756-3305
    DOI 10.1186/s13071-023-06036-0
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  8. Article ; Online: Effectiveness of aggression management training (AMT) on self-esteem, impulsivity, and aggressive behavior among adolescents residing in delinquent homes-A feasibility study from east India.

    Srinivasan, P / Rentala, Sreevani / Kumar, Pragya

    Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc

    2022  Volume 36, Issue 2, Page(s) 134–144

    Abstract: Purpose: This feasibility study examined the aggression management training (AMT) interventions on self-esteem, impulsivity, and aggressive behavior among adolescents residing in delinquent or observation homes.: Methods: A quantitative research ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: This feasibility study examined the aggression management training (AMT) interventions on self-esteem, impulsivity, and aggressive behavior among adolescents residing in delinquent or observation homes.
    Methods: A quantitative research approach with the quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group (comparison) pretest and Posttest design was adopted. A total of 32 male adolescents (16 each in experimental and comparison groups) residing in two different observation homes in the state of Bihar, India were selected by convenience sampling technique. The study evaluated the following outcome measures: self-esteem, impulsivity, and aggressive behavior for both groups at baseline and 1 month. AMT was administered to the experimental group bi-weekly for 4 weeks covering four components in 8 sessions.
    Results: We analysed the data with independent and paired t-tests for between and within the group differences, and Pearson correlation for a relationship. AMT intervention improved self-esteem and reduced aggressive behavior and impulsivity among adolescents residing in delinquent homes. A correlation was found between aggression and impulsivity, and between self-esteem and impulsivity.
    Psychiatric nursing implications: The study had provided initial evidence for practice that can help psychiatric nurses significantly implement these types of interventions among significant, vulnerable, and ignored groups of adolescents detained in observation homes to prevent the occurrence of repeat offenses.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Adolescent ; Feasibility Studies ; Aggression/psychology ; Self Concept ; Impulsive Behavior ; India
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1018093-x
    ISSN 1744-6171 ; 1073-6077 ; 0897-9685
    ISSN (online) 1744-6171
    ISSN 1073-6077 ; 0897-9685
    DOI 10.1111/jcap.12400
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  9. Article: Port Site Morbidities Following the Extraction of the Gallbladder from the Umbilical Port in Comparison to the Epigastric Port in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Anand, Atul / Jha, Ashesh K / Kumar, Manoj / Kumar, Subhash / Kumar, Pragya

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 9, Page(s) e45770

    Abstract: Background Port site morbidities after laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be related to the port used for the extraction of the gallbladder. Prior randomized trials that tried to address the suitable port for gallbladder extraction showed mixed results ... ...

    Abstract Background Port site morbidities after laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be related to the port used for the extraction of the gallbladder. Prior randomized trials that tried to address the suitable port for gallbladder extraction showed mixed results favouring epigastric, whereas others favoured umbilical. Thus, the present study was conducted with the aim of finding a suitable port for gallbladder extraction after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methodology A total of 104 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized to either the epigastric (Group 1) or umbilical (Group 2) port group for gallbladder extraction. Post-operative pain (by visual analogue scale (VAS)), the frequency of surgical site infection (SSI), and port site herniation were compared. Results Post-operative pain was lower in the umbilical port group in the initial 24 hours. The SSIs and port site herniation rates were lower in the umbilical port group; however, they were statistically not significant. Conclusion Less post-operative pain at the umbilical port may help with the early discharge of patients. In contrast to other studies, our trial had fewer infections and hernias in the umbilical port group.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.45770
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  10. Article: Quality of life in patients treated for COVID-19-associated mucormycosis at a tertiary care hospital.

    Kumar, Pragya / Rao Ur, Rajath / Roy, Nilanjan / Agrawal, Deepika / Ahmad, Shamshad / Bhavana, Kranti

    Osong public health and research perspectives

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 2, Page(s) 119–128

    Abstract: Objectives: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated mucormycosis (CAM) has emerged as a formidable infection in patients with COVID-19. The aggressive management of CAM affects quality of life (QOL); thus, this study was designed to assess the ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated mucormycosis (CAM) has emerged as a formidable infection in patients with COVID-19. The aggressive management of CAM affects quality of life (QOL); thus, this study was designed to assess the QOL in patients with CAM at a tertiary healthcare institution.
    Methods: This cross-sectional study of 57 patients with CAM was conducted over 6 months using a semi-structured standard questionnaire (the abbreviated World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire [WHO-BREF]) and a self-rated improvement (SRI) scale ranging from 0 to 9. Cut-off values of ≤52 and <7 were considered to indicate poor QOL and poor improvement, respectively. The correlations of QOL and SRI scores were evaluated using Spearman rho values.
    Results: In total, 27 patients (47.4%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 34.9%-60.1%) and 26 patients (45.6%; 95% CI, 33.4%-58.4%) had poor QOL and poor SRI scores, respectively. The overall median (interquartile range) QOL score was 52 (41-63). Headache (adjusted B, -12.3), localized facial puffiness (adjusted B , -16.4), facial discoloration (adjusted B, -23.4), loosening of teeth (adjusted B, -18.7), and facial palsy (adjusted B, -38.5) wer e significantly associated with the QOL score in patients with CAM.
    Conclusion: Approximately 1 in 2 patients with CAM had poor QOL and poor improvement. Various CAM symptoms were associated with QOL in these patients. Early recognition is the key to optimal treatment, improved outcomes, and improved QOL in patients with CAM.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-18
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2656431-2
    ISSN 2233-6052 ; 2210-9099
    ISSN (online) 2233-6052
    ISSN 2210-9099
    DOI 10.24171/j.phrp.2022.0307
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