scholarly journals PNS231 THE VALUE OF EMBEDDED INTERVIEWS: CASE STUDY OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE OF MEPOLIZUMAB SELF-ADMINISTRATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. S325
Author(s):  
L.A. Evitt ◽  
R. Follows ◽  
J.H. Bentley ◽  
W. Williams ◽  
H. Shalhoub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Experience ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

scholarly journals Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Vata Dosha in a Case of Gridhrasi (Sciatica) by Nadi Tarangini Device – A Case Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 188-197
Author(s):  
Pradeep G. Desai ◽  
Mukund P. Dhule
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Detailed Medical History

Aims: To evaluate the qualitative and quantitative assessment of vata doshain a case of gridhrasi by nadi tarangini device. Introduction: Ayurveda has an unique method of patient examination by ashtavidha pareeksha. i.e. nadi, mutra, mala, jivha, shabda, sparsha, drik and akruti. Amongst which examination of nadi becomes prominent examination which helps in better diagnosis of a disease/vyadhi. Gridhrasi is shoola pradhana vataja nanatmaja vatavyadhi, affecting the back involving lower limb which hampers patient’s daily routine activity. Line of Management of gridhrasi includes siravyadha, bastikarma and agnikarma. Siravyadha and agnikarma are considered as instant pain relieving methods. Raktamokshana by siravyadha is considered to be ardha chikitsa according to Sushruta. Siravyadha is specially indicated in case of gridhrasi. It is a simple OPD level procedure affordable/economical to all categories of patients and time saving. As siravyadha gives instant relief and gridhrasi is vataja nanatmaja vyadhi, it is easy for the assessment and understanding of reduction in symptoms by nadi tarangini device. Hence, in this case study an attempt is made to assess the quantitative and qualitative analysis of vata dosha before and after the procedure of siravyadha. Case Study: A patient, 45 years old; he showed the main clinical signs and symptoms of gridhrasi came to our OPD, had a history of 2 years, and had worsened in the past two days. He underwent a careful examination and we recorded a detailed medical history. With all purva, pradhana and paschat karma, siravyadha procedure was done and nadi tarangini readings were taken before, after and on 10th day of siravyadha procedure. Place and Duration of the Study: Study was conducted in ‘Sri Jain AGM Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Varur-Hubballi (Karnatak). Study duration was 10 days. Results: Patient got marked relief in subjective criteria i.e. stambha, toda, ruk, toda, spandana, gaurava and also in objective parameters i.e. straight leg raise test, lassegue’s test and Oswestry low back pain score. It was seen that, there was visible difference in the analysis of nadi tarangini report. Conclusion: It can be concluded that, siravyadha gives better relief in gridhrasi. And it was found that nadi tarangini can be used to assess the dosha dushti and many other parameters.

Infrared thermography – evaluation of the results reproducibility

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elton Bauer ◽  
Vasco Peixoto de Freitas ◽  
Niubis Mustelier ◽  
Eva Barreira ◽  
Sara Stingl de Freitas
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Thermography ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Assessment Criterion ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Infrared Cameras ◽  
Do So

Purpose – Infrared thermography is increasingly being used to diagnose pathologies in buildings, such as façade defects. The purpose of this paper is to assess the results reproducibility and the equipment influence on the measurements. To do so, it was defined as case study the assessment of rendering delamination. Design/methodology/approach – Two infrared cameras of different makers were used to detect the presence of defects deliberately created in specimens. The tests were done in the laboratory with a heat source. The defects were detected through a temperature gradient between the zones with and without defect. Findings – With this thermographic imaging, it was possible to identify the defects in the specimen both qualitatively and quantitatively. The results were found to be reproducible in the three cycles performed. The influence of the equipment on the results was of little significance for the quantitative assessment criterion “temperature difference between zones with and without defect”, but for the criterion “absolute surface temperature”, the difference in the results yielded by the two cameras was around 1.8°C. Originality/value – The results suggest that there is reproducibility of the measurements, considering both the qualitative and quantitative approach, when assessing delamination, irrespective of the maker of the equipment used. The influence of the equipment on the results depends on the quantitative assessment criterion used.

scholarly journals Value Chain Planning in Cross-Industry Meta-Cluster Initiatives

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 256-264
Author(s):  
Emilia Brad ◽  
Stelian Brad
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Integrated Planning ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Current State

AbstractCross-industry meta-cluster initiatives may play a crucial role in speeding up conceptualization and launching of viable innovations. In this context, this paper introduces a methodology for integrated planning of hybrid value chains. Using a roadmap of interrelated planning matrices, appropriate projects, mechanisms and institutional constructions can be formulated and cross-industry meta-cluster initiatives can be built in a structured, systematic and systemic way. Theory is exemplified for planning new generations of innovations at the intersection of ICT and agriculture sectors. The case study shows the potential of the methodology to provide a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative assessment of the current state and to highlight the major challenges for reaching a competitive viability of the emerging innovations within a hybrid innovation eco-system.

Self-administration of mepolizumab via an autoinjector: the patient experience

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
LA Evitt ◽  
R Follows ◽  
JH Bentley ◽  
W Williams ◽  
R von Maltzahn
Keyword(s):  
Patient Experience ◽  
Self Administration

Drowning in negativism, self-hate, doubt, madness: Linguistic insights into Sylvia Plath’s experience of depression

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zsófia Demjén
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Medical Humanities ◽  
Sylvia Plath ◽  
Individual Experience ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The World ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Linguistic Methods ◽  
Linguistic Approach

This paper demonstrates how a range of linguistic methods can be harnessed in pursuit of a deeper understanding of the ‘lived experience’ of psychological disorders. It argues that such methods should be applied more in medical contexts, especially in medical humanities. Key extracts from The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath are examined, as a case study of the experience of depression. Combinations of qualitative and quantitative linguistic methods, and inter- and intra-textual comparisons are used to consider distinctive patterns in the use of metaphor, personal pronouns and (the semantics of) verbs, as well as other relevant aspects of language. Qualitative techniques provide in-depth insights, while quantitative corpus methods make the analyses more robust and ensure the breadth necessary to gain insights into the individual experience. Depression emerges as a highly complex and sometimes potentially contradictory experience for Plath, involving both a sense of apathy and inner turmoil. It involves a sense of a split self, trapped in a state that one cannot overcome, and intense self-focus, a turning in on oneself and a view of the world that is both more negative and more polarized than the norm. It is argued that a linguistic approach is useful beyond this specific case.

Sthoulya w.s.r. to Obesity Management - A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Navyashree KL ◽  
Dr. Manjunatha Adiga
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
New World ◽  
Obesity Management ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Results Management ◽  
Individual Disease

Background: New world syndrome like obesity is one of the world’s oldest metabolic disorders is heading for the rocks with various reasons like urbanization and modernization. Though obesity and over weight is not affecting much to a person for daily living, the complication of which has become burning issue in the society. Aim and Objective: To assess the efficacy of Shamanoushadi along with Pathya Ahara Vihara. Methods: Guduchi Bhadraadi Kashaya, Hareetaki Churna and Pathya Ahara Vihara. Results: Management of Sthoulya with Pathya Ahara Vihara along with Shamanoushadi was effective in all qualitative and quantitative data. Discussion: The drug possessing Rooksha Guna, Kaphahara property counteracts Sthoulya. Conclusion: Our classics with variety of treatment to individual disease suggest the stages or condition that disease can cross over

The Creation of a Mental Health Policy in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 089590482110156
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Pilato ◽  
Madelyn P. Law ◽  
Miya Narushima ◽  
Shannon A. Moore ◽  
John A. Hay
Keyword(s):  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Student Voices ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Comprehensive University ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Student Union ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Mental Wellness

The mental wellness of university students can be critical for their success. In an attempt to minimize stress for students, many universities have implemented a policy for a fall break with limited evidence to support its intended outcomes. This case study offers a critical appraisal of the formation of the fall break policy at one medium sized comprehensive university using qualitative and quantitative forms of evidence triangulated from (1) University Student Union survey, (2) document analysis and; (3) informant interview. The lack of uniformity on how the fall break is labelled, the timing of the break and its evaluation emerged as design flaws in the creation stage that perhaps, could have been mitigated if faculty and student voices were included in policy creation decisions.

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