Study on Knowledge and Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome among Computer Operators in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Pramod Sharma Gautam ◽  
Uday Chandra Prakash ◽  
Subreena Dangol
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Human Life ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Department Of Ophthalmology

Background: The eye and vision related problems that results from continuous use of computers and other visual display terminals for extended period of time leads to computer vision syndrome. Due to rapid digitalization in human life, the risk of developing it has also increased in many folds. So, with an aim of determining the prevalence and level of awareness of computer vision syndrome among computer users along with their attitude and practices to prevent it, this study was conducted in the office employees who use computer for a considerable period of time. Materials and Methods: A hospital based observational descriptive study was conducted in the out-patient department of Ophthalmology in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, where 105 employees working in different work stations of same institution were enrolled. A questionnaire and the clinical findings were used to collect data. Results: About 80% of the employees were using computer for about (8-11) hours per day. Prevalence of computer vision syndrome noted was (92.4%) with low level of knowledge (85.7%) about it. About 45% of them wore glasses for their refractive errors but attitude and practices in work place to prevent the bad effects of using visual display terminals were found to be lacking (53.3%). Burning sensation in the eye, headache, ocular irritation and itching and neck, shoulder or back pain were the common symptoms. Around (60-70)% of the eyes tested positive for dry eye. Conclusion: Lack of awareness of computer vision syndrome and lack of personal protective measures were associated with its high level of prevalence.  

Outcome of initial three years of Cranial Endoscopy at DG Khan Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iqbal Ahmad ◽  
Ummer Farooq Raina ◽  
Muhammad Yousaf ◽  
Liaqat Jalal ◽  
Samia Saeed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Cranial Endoscopy

Anxiety and Depression among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases in Pulmonology Unit of Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1285-1290
Author(s):  
Nilam Kumari Jha ◽  
Komal Kant Jha
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Pulmonary Diseases ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Introduction: Anxiety and Depression is a common comorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Impaired lung function is a risk factor for depression In COPD patients, reduced recreational activities and social Isolation is a major risk factor resulting in anxiety and depression.  Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among the COPD patients at Pulmonology unit of Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital.  Methodology: A hospital based cross- sectional research design was used for the study. A total of 185 patients with previously diagnosed COPD. Data were collected by using a face to face interview technique in patients to evaluate anxiety and depression using Nepali version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale questionnaire at Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal from May to August 2020. Data analysis were done by descriptive and inferential statistics.  Results: A total of 185 patients participated in the study, 157 patients (84.9%) had anxiety, 107 patients (57.8%) had depression and 102 patients (55.1%) had both anxiety and depression. There was statistically significant association of anxiety and depression in COPD patients with age, religion, occupation, smoking status, duration of illness, history of previous hospitalization, number of hospitalization in previous year, type of family, domiciliary oxygen therapy.  Conclusion: The study concluded that anxiety and depression had been most prevalent in COPD patients. Therefore health personnel working in the Pulmonology unit should be aware the early assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases patients. 

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pharmacovigilance among Doctors at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital Birgunj, Nepal

Med Phoenix ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Smita Singh ◽  
Deependra Prasad Sarraf ◽  
Prabin Singh ◽  
Pragati Poudyel
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical

Introduction: Pharmacovigilance helps in the detection and prevention of adverse effects of drugs. For the effectiveness of this program, health care professionals should report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) considering it as their moral and professional obligation. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of the doctors towards ADRs and pharmacovigilance in  National Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH), a tertiary care teaching hospital situated in the Narayani zone. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of four parts; first part included a demographic profile of participants, the second part consisted of ten questions for the assessment of the knowledge about pharmacovigilance, third part comprised of six questions on attitude and fourth part consisted of five questions on practice. The results were depicted in the form of percentages for each KAPs questionnaire.   Results: The response rate of participants was 85.16%. Pharmacovigilance was correctly defined by 52%. Department of drug administration was responsible for monitoring ADRs in Nepal was correctly given by 80%. Only 8% had reported ADRs, although 62% had encountered an ADR in their clinical practice. Conclusion: The doctors at NMCTH had a poor KAP towards pharmacovigilance and educational intervention is needed for the proper functioning of this program.

scholarly journals Study in the Quality of Clinical Documentation Practice in Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Upendra Pandit
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Pooled Analysis ◽  
Medical Documentation ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Patient Consent ◽  
One Year

Background: Primary documentation of a patient is crucial for making effective healthcare decision and improvements in the quality of care. The objective of this study was to assess the quality of current documentation practice in tertiary care hospitals. Materials and methods: This was an assessment of medical documentation practice of one year from the period of January 2010 to December 2010 in Chitwan Medical College, Teaching Hospital. Total 184 patients' discharge files were enrolled and reviewed. Documentation was reviewed in its quality such as completeness, Coherent, consistency and Legibility.Results: In overall pooled analysis, High omission rate was observed in final diagnosis, results (cure, improved, referral and death), hospital stay, and final case summary. Although, satisfactory performance was observed in complete set of forms (72.2%); Patient consent for treatment &release authorization forms (78.2%) and treatment chart (60.8%), the overall pooled performance in ten components showed50% performance gap. Study demonstrated that documentation and its legibility, coherent and consistency in all departments needs substantial improvements in the institution.JNGMC Vol. 12 No. 2 December 2014, Page: 11-16

scholarly journals Analysis of Effectiveness of Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Patients with Computer Vision Syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 001-006
Author(s):  
Venugopal Kavitha Chikkanayaknahalli ◽  
Acharya Pavana ◽  
Kavinamoole Shruthi ◽  
Mundinamani Spoorti
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Meibomian Gland ◽  
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Good Patient Outcome ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Department Of Ophthalmology

Aims: To evaluate association, stage and treatment efficacy of treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction(MGD) in Computer Vision Syndrome(CVS) patients. Setting: Department of ophthalmology, Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan, Karnataka, India. Design: Prospective observational study. Materials and methods: Prospective study on 232 CVS patients were evaluated for MGD and randomly divided into groupA and B. GroupA were treated with tear supplements. GroupB were treated with azithromycin ointment and tear supplements. Efficacy was analysed at end of 3months. Statistical analysis: Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Among 232 CVS patients, MGD was found in 90(38.8%) patients . Among them, 38had stage1, 36had stage2 , 14had stage3 and 2patients had stage4 MGD. By the end of three months, in groupA, 34of 48 patients with stage1 and 2MGD were cured. In groupB, 36 of 42patients with all stages of MGD were cured. 100% of the CVS patients with stage1 , 66.7% of stage2 and 50% of the stage3 MGD improved completely with tear supplements alone whereas 25% of stage3MGD patients improved to stage1 and 25% of stage3 MGD did not improve at the end of three months. But, 100% of the CVS patients with stage1, 77.8% of stage2, 100% of stage3 improved completely and 1patient with stage4 MGD improved to stage1 by the end when treated with tear supplements and azithromycin ointment. Conclusion: 39% of CVS patients have MGD. So while treating CVS patient, its important to evaluate and treat MGD too. Tear supplements alone can be considered as a treatment option for CVS patients with stage1 and 2MGD whereas stage3 and 4MGD needs azithromycin ointment in addition to tear supplements for a good patient outcome.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among the suspected patients visiting tertiary care hospital in Birgunj, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
S Shrestha ◽  
B Shakya ◽  
P Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical

Background and Objectives: Mycobacterial disease continues to cause high morbidity and mortality and is a major public health problem in Nepal. Bacteriological examination of sputum is the cornerstone in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in the developing world. This prospective study was carried out with an objective to evaluate the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among the patients visiting National Medical College Teaching Hospital by Ziehl- Neelsen (Zn) staining microscopy. Material and Methods: The study was cross-sectional study. Three consecutive early morning sputum collected from 626 patients were subjected to Zn staining and observed under oil immersion. Results: Among 626 patients, 85 (13.57%) were found to be Acid fast positive by Zn staining microscopy. Of total suspected patients,16.0% of male and 8.7% of female were infected, common among 41-60 years group (17.2%) followed by 21-40 years (12.6%) and multibacillary cases was 71.8%. Conclusion: The prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among National medical college teaching hospital was found to be higher than the Nation pulmonary tuberculosis detection rate, most commonly infecting males. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jmcjms.v1i1.7886 Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol. 1 (1):48-52

scholarly journals Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern to Urinary Pathogens in Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital , Duwakot

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Binita Pradhan ◽  
SB Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Urine Culture ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Pathogenic Microorganism ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Sensitivity Pattern ◽  
Tract Infections

IntroductionIn developing countries, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases among the patient seeking medical service and being treated with empirical antibiotics which causes resistance.ObjectiveTo find out the prevalence of urinary tract infection and sensitivity pattern of antibiotics among bacterial pathogens isolated in patients attending Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Duwakot.MethodologyAll the patients with the clinical suspicion of UTI were sent for urine culture. Prevalence of UTI and urinary pathogens isolated with antimicrobial profile was correlated.ResultA total number of 1735 clinically suspected as UTI cases were sent for urine culture sensitivity. Total culture positive were 239 (13.8%). The majority of isolates were from female patients comprising 180 (75%). The most common pathogenic microorganism isolated was E.coli (79.1%). Second most common organism was Klebsiella (11.7%) followed by Citrobacter (3.34%) and Proteus (2.92%). The isolated microorganism showed maximum number of sensitivity with the antibiotics Ofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin. The isolated microorganism demonstrated resistance with Nalidixic Acid and Co-Trimoxazole. ConclusionUrinary tract infection is a commonly encountered case in general practice. Females are commonly affected than men. The microbiological profile and the antibiotic sensitivity pattern while initiating empirical treatment must be taken into account while planning for the management. Regular supervision of the sensitivity pattern of pathogenic microorganism is mandatory for effective treatment.Birat Journal of Health Sciences Vol.2/No.1/Issue 2/ Jan - April 2017, Page: 134-137

Comparative Study of Standard Four-Port, Three Port and Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Performed by a Single Surgeon in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1325-1329
Author(s):  
Ruslan Sulaimankulov ◽  
Gulmira Jolochieva
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Operative Procedure ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Scarless Surgery ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group I ◽  
Hospital Stays

Introduction: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a standard operative procedure for patients with gallbladder diseases and is the most common laparoscopic procedure performed worldwide. The aim of this study is to analyze the different methods of laparoscopic cholecystectomies done by a single surgeon at Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital. Objectives: The objective and aim of this study are comparing 4 port classic Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (4PLC), 3 port (3PLC) and Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site Cholecystectomy (LESC) performed by a single surgeon and correlate worldwide experience with outcomes in our institution. Methodology: The study includes retrospective analysis of 8192 patients who underwent elective laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) from October 2010 to July 2020 performed by the single surgeon. All cases divided into 3 groups depending on the type of LC (4PLC, 3PLC, LESC). The data included the type of the surgery, gender, age, operative time, conversion and complication rate and duration of hospital stay. Results: The hospital stays, operation time and conversion rate decreased from group I to group III. Female patients out numbered the male ones (M:F=1:4). The hospital stays (3.4 days), operation time (35 min), conversion (0.4%) and complications (0.7%) rate decreased from Group of 4PLC to Group of LESC (1.5 days, 13 min, 0.1% conversion, 0.4% complication respectively) which is true for almost all other similar studies. Conclusion: The advantages of LESC include a better cosmetic effect and reduced chance of infections. It has been postulated to be superior in scarless surgery with added benefits of lower pain level and reduced need for analgesics, shorter hospital stays, quicker return to work and lower financial expenses. 

scholarly journals The Impact of acne on the quality of life of the patients attending dermatology outpatient department at Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Manish Pradhan ◽  
Chandra Bhal Jha ◽  
Dipa Rai
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Background: Acne is a very common distressing skin condition that affects multiple aspects of quality of life of an individual. It has been illustrated that acne have tremendous effect on an individual’s self-image and impacts his or her quality of life. The extent of burden of the disease experienced by the patients seems to be underestimated by the whole medical fraternity. The aim of the study is to determine the health related quality of life impairment in acne patients using CADI and to identify various variables that increase the patients’ susceptibility for quality of life impairment. Subjects and Methods: This is a hospital based, cross sectional study conducted in the Department of Dermatology, Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital from Jan 2017 to December 2017.A total of 202 acne patients were evaluated with CADI. Clinical characteristics were recorded after history and clinical examination. Results: Out of total 202 patients enrolled, 56.4% of patient scored a CADI score of (5-9) indicating moderate quality of life impairment and 15.3% of patient scored a CADI score of 10 or more indicating severe quality of life impairment. The mean CADI score was 6.82 ± 2.75. There was positive correlation between the CADI score and impact on quality of life with grade of acne, which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: Acne is a common skin disease with tremendous adverse effect on the patient’s health related quality of life. Patients are affected both physically and mentally with this condition. Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 45-49 

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