scholarly journals Comparative study of patient-based versus case-based teaching in prescription writing skills of second year MBBS students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Shilpa P. Jadav ◽  
Nishant B. Bhansali ◽  
Dinesh M. Parmar
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Group B ◽  
Case Based ◽  
Prescription Writing

Background: Prescription writing errors can lead to deficiencies in healthcare. Although prescription writing is a part of the medical students' curriculum with traditional methods, their prescribing skills are still poor due to inadequate training. To fulfil the need for new educational interventions this study aims to compare patient-based teaching with case-based teaching in improving prescription writing skills of second year MBBS students.Methods: This prospective comparative study was carried out after orientation of participants to prescription writing as per WHO prescribing guidelines (n=71). Group A (n=37) and group B (n=34) were given patient-based teaching and case-based teaching respectively of prescription writing for the same five common clinical conditions. The prescription writing skill was assessed by evaluating the prescriptions written by both the groups and scored by 19-point scoring system. Feedback from the group A students was also taken.Results: Statistical analysis of mean scores of group A (15.90) and group B (13.14) was done by Mann-Whitney U test (p<0.001). Comparison of both the groups for the individual parameters was done by Chi-square test which found significant difference in writing some important parameters like doctor’s registration no., contacts of prescriber, name of the medicine, strength of drug, dosage form, dosing instructions, total quantity of medicine and duration of medication etc. Group A students’ feedback brought out the fact that patient-based teaching is a good tool for teaching and learning.Conclusions: Patient-based teaching for prescription writing improves students’ prescription writing skills in an effective way in comparison with traditional case-based teaching.

A Comparative Study of Epidemiology, Clinicopathologic Features and Outcome of Colorectal Cancer Patients between Ain Shams University Hospitals and Luxor International Hospital

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Hussein Kamel ◽  
Amr Lotfy Farag ◽  
Dr/Sherif Hassanin Ahmed ◽  
Chresteen Talaat Samy Hanna
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Clinicopathologic Features ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the world. It is the third most common malignancy after lung & breast and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for approximately 1,400,000 new cases and about 700,000 deaths worldwide. Objectives The aim of this retrospective study is to compare the epidemiology, clinicopathologic features, different treatment modalities and outcomes regarding disease free survival (DFS), progression free survival (PFS) & overall survival (OS) of colorectal cancer disease between cases presented to Ain shams university hospital & to Luxor international hospital in 3 consecutive years. Patients and Methods The study is retrospective comparative study. Clinical oncology department in Ain Shams University Hospital and Luxor International Hospital. The data Collected from January 2013 to December 2015. This study analyzed hospital records of patients who diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) and allocated into two groups: Group A: CRC patients presented to Ain-Shams University Hospital from January 2013 to December 2015, group B: CRC patients presented to Luxor International Hospital from January 2013 to December 2015. Results There was no statistically significant difference regarding age parameter in LIH when compared to ASU, but the study was consistent with higher incidence in patients who were aged more than forty- accounted about 70.5% in all CRC cases. Cases less than 40 years old, in group A were 35.2%, while in Group B were 23.5%. Even there was no statistically significant difference but it may be attributable to more westernization in Lower Egypt. Other explanation may be due to decreased low socioeconomic status and different lifestyle factors in more developing region what increase risk of colorectal cancer. Among our cases, there is no statistically significant difference regarding gender between the two hospitals. Both sexes almost were affected equally, females appeared to be at a slightly higher risk of developing CRC cancer with current prevalence 1.3:1 in ASU group, and 1.1:1 in LIH group. Conclusion The need to increase awareness about CRC in Egypt especially upper Egypt, is recommended. An awareness campaign should be performed to promote detection of CRC at its earliest and most curable stage by recognizing early symptoms and enabling early referrals for colonoscopy. Those at higher risk should be offered more intensive surveillance. Similarity of the data from different centers suggests that this is the picture of colorectal cancer typical of Egypt.

scholarly journals To Study the effect of Traditional Back Exercises vs Exercise Ball Exercise on Pain Intensity, Core Endurance and Limitation of Activities in Individuals with Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Comparative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 117-123
Author(s):  
Jay Kumar Soni ◽  
Edrish Contractor
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Swiss Ball

Aims: Non specific Low back pain is defined as pain without any known pathology which affects almost all the leading occupation where body's awkward posture, twisting and stress forces are commonly encountered across the globe and it is highly prevalent 60% to 70% in a year. Studies have shown various exercise regimen individual effect on the same but superiority of regimen out of these is not clear. Study Design: Comparative Study Place and Duration of Study: Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences, Duration 2013-15 Objective: To assess and compare the effect of core stability exercise, back school program and Swiss ball exercise on Pain, core endurance and Functional disability. Methodology: A group of 24 patients having non-specific low back pain between age groups 18-40 were randomly selected and allocated in to two groups. Group A(n=12) received traditional exercise whereas Swiss ball exercise was given to Group B(n=12). The subjects were treated for two weeks. Baseline data for VAS, Core endurance and MODI were taken on day1 and at the end of two weeks Result: The results were analyzed by wilcoxon signed rank test within both groups. Both groups showed significant improvement in VAS, core endurance and MODI at the end of 2weeks.Comparison between both the Group A and Group B was done by Mann- whitney U test and statistically no significant difference was seen in VAS, core endurance and MODI between the groups Conclusion: The study concluded that both the exercises are equally effective in reducing pain intensity, improves core endurance and functional status in subjects with non specific low back pain

scholarly journals A comparative study of early postoperative feeding versus conventional feeding for patients undergoing caesarean section

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 5002
Author(s):  
Neeraja S. ◽  
Naritha Reddy ◽  
Naima Fathima
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Caesarean Delivery ◽  
Normal Diet ◽  
Early Feeding ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B ◽  
Postoperative Feeding

Background: Early alimentation after caesarean delivery probably has limited clinical significance in terms of improved energy and protein intake. Decreasing the post-operative ileus is possible with early feeding. Objective of this study was to study efficacy of early postoperative feeding versus conventional feeding for patients undergoing caesarean section.Methods: Present study was hospital based comparative study carried out among 200 women who fulfilled the selection criteria. The cases were divided into 2 groups of 100 each by suitable random sampling technique. Group A included 100 cases who were given early feeding within 6 hours of caesarean delivery. Group B included 100 control who were given the feeding after 24 hours of caesarean delivery.Results: The mean duration of postoperative hospital stay in Group A and Group B was 4.59±0.65 and 4.81±0.81 days respectively (p <0.05). The mean time to return of bowel sounds in Group A and Group B was 2.79±1.36 and 3.55±1.49 hours respectively (p <0.01). 2(2%) cases in group A had postoperative ileus symptoms, whereas 3 (3%) cases in Group B had the same. Statistically significant difference (p <0.05) was seen in terms of vomiting 1% versus 17%, nausea 5% versus 16%, abdominal distention 2% versus 7%, diarrhea 4% versus 90% in the early feeding versus conventional feeding groups.Conclusions: It can be concluded from present study that fast return to the normal diet is possible with early feeding among women undergoing cesarean section compared to the conventional feeding among women undergoing cesarean section.

scholarly journals A comparative study of efficacy and safety of glucosamine plus chondroitin sulphate versus rosehip as add on therapy to NSAIDs in patients suffering from osteoarthritis

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 2254
Author(s):  
Kiranpreet Kaur ◽  
Anjleen Kaur ◽  
Prabhsimran Singh ◽  
Amandeep Singh Bakshi
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Chondroitin Sulphate ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Efficacy Parameters ◽  
Group B

Background: Osteoarthritis is a chronic and debilitating disease. Management of disease is a big challenge. NSAIDS play an important role but have many adverse reactions. So, this study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of natural compound rosehip versus glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate in patients of osteoarthritis.Methods: An open label, randomized, parallel group comparative study, conducted on patients of either sex with confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis on standard NSAIDs therapy, attending the outpatient department of orthopedics in a tertiary care centre.  150 patients were enrolled and divided into three groups (group A, group B and group C) of 50 each. Patients of group A were given Glucosamine plus chondroitin sulphate for 12 weeks. Group B was given rosehip for 12 weeks and group C placebo.  These supplements were given as add on therapy.  Patients were monitored and adverse drug reactions were noted. The data was analysed statistically using t- test for efficacy and descriptive stats for assessing the safety.Results: Efficacy was assessed by comparing mean reduction in the pain intensity between group A and B, group B gives highly significant results as compared to group A. While comparing joint tenderness, swelling around joint, mean functional capacity and improvement in the overall assessment, group B gives significant results as compared to group A. It was also observed that group A and group B were better than group C in all the efficacy parameters. All the drugs were well tolerated and systemically safe.Conclusions: There was significant difference in efficacy of rosehip compared with glaucosamine and chondroitin sulphate in patients of osteoarthritis. In comparison there was no significant difference in safety of two drugs and both were considered safe in patients.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Propofol and Etomidate on the Haemodynamic Effects During Induction and Endotracheal Intubation

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Mallika Rayamajhi ◽  
Puja Thapa ◽  
Anjan Khadka ◽  
Biswa Ram Amatya ◽  
Udaya Bajracharya
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Endotracheal Intubation ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Blood Pressures ◽  
Group B ◽  
Induction Agents

Introduction: While most intravenous induction agents decrease arterial blood pressure, laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation increase the heart rate and blood pressure. Propofol causes a decrease in systemic blood pressure whereas etomidate has minimal effects on the cardiovascular system. This study aims to evaluate and compare the hemodynamic effects of propofol and etomidate during induction and endotracheal intubation. Methods: 62 ASA I and II patients, 20-60 years of age, scheduled for elective surgery were enrolled in this prospective, randomised and double blind comparative study. Group A received inj. Propofol (2 mg/kg) and group B received inj. Etomidate (0.3 mg/kg), as induction agents. Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial blood pressure were recorded after induction and after intubation at one, three, five and ten minutes and intergroup comparisons were made. Results: After induction the decrease in systolic, diastolic and the mean arterial pressures were more in group A compared to group B (p = 0.003, 0.004 and 0.002). After 1 minute of intubation all haemodynamic parameters increased from the baseline with no significant differences between the two groups (p >0.05). At three minutes the decrease in heart rate, diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial pressure was more in group A than group B with p values of 0.001, 0.002 and 0.05, however systolic blood pressures showed no significant difference (p = 0.144). The decrease in blood pressures showed significant difference between the two groups (p <0.05) at five and ten minutes but the decrease in heart rate remained significant only at five minutes of intubation (p = 0.001). Conclusions: Propofol and etomidate are both effective in preventing the haemodynamic changes due to induction and endotracheal intubation, with etomidate providing more haemodynamic stability.

scholarly journals MEDICAL VS SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR SYMPTOMATIC ENLARGED INFERIOR TURBINATE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl-3) ◽  
pp. S487-90
Author(s):  
Habib -Ur- Rehman ◽  
Fazal -I- Wahid ◽  
Bakht Zada ◽  
Muhammad Javaid ◽  
Naseem Ul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Sample Size Calculation ◽  
Inferior Turbinate ◽  
Nasal Patency ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: To determine the nasal patency after reducing the size of hypertrophied inferior turbinate with medication and surgery. Study Design: Prospective comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Teaching Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan, from Jan to Dec 2019. Methodology: This study was conducted at the After-sample size calculation using an online sample size calculator (OpenEpi) and after obtaining informed consent patients were divided into two groups. Patients in group A were put on medicine only and in group B surgery was conducted to reduce the size of hypertrophied inferior turbinate. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 and p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: This study comprised of total 86 patients, in the age range 15-55 years with mean ± SD age 33.47 ± 9.57 years. Males were 47 (54.7%) and females were 39 (45.3%) with male to female ratio of 1.2:1. In group A, males were 22 (25.25%), females were 21 (24.41%), while in group B males were 25 (29.1%) and females were 18 (20.3%). There was no statistically significant difference in nasal patency between the two groups before treatment (p=0.59) and after 10 days of treatment (p=0.69). However, at the end of one month, there was a statistically significant difference in nasal patency between the medically treated and surgically treated groups of patients (p=0.023).Conclusion: Surgical treatment is significantly effective than medical treatment alone.

scholarly journals Comparative study of fattening and slaughter traits of male Simmental breed and crosses with Charolais breed

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-272
Author(s):  
M. Petricevic ◽  
S. Aleksic ◽  
M.M. Petrovic ◽  
V. Pantelic ◽  
D. Ostojic-Andric ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Kidney Fat ◽  
Group A ◽  
Young Cattle ◽  
Carcass Conformation ◽  
Group B ◽  
Research Show

The objective of this study was to determine the slaughter traits, conformation score and fat covering of carcass and composition of carcasses of young cattle of two genotype groups: domestic Simmental breed (A) and its crosses with Charolais breed (B). The sample included a total of 30 animals, 15 in each group. Both groups were slaughtered at final weight of about 660 kg. After the slaughtering, warm carcass sides with and without kidney fat were weighed individually. After cooling, the left carcass sides were cut into main parts according to the Rulebook ("Off. Gazette of SFRY", No. 34/74, 26/75, 13/78 - Rulebook, 1/81 - Rulebook and 2/85 - Rulebook). The results of research show that the young cattle of group (B) achieved a statistically significant (p<0.05) higher yield of warm carcass compared to group A, and statistically highly significant (p <0.01) higher yield of warm carcass without tallow/fat. A statistically significant difference was found in the share of tongues (p?0.01), which was higher in young cattle of group (B) and a statistically significant difference in the share of offal (p <0.01), which was higher in group (A). Shares of tenderloin and the shoulder of young cattle of group (B) were statistically significantly (p <0.05) higher than in young cattle of group (A). A statistically significant difference was determined in carcass conformation scores between groups of young cattle.

scholarly journals Prospective comparative study of hypospadias surgical repair with and without the use of fibrin sealant

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 2722
Author(s):  
Tamer A. Sultan ◽  
Tamer A. Faktry ◽  
Ahmad Nabil ◽  
Mohammed Z. Shenishn
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Urethral Stricture ◽  
Fibrin Sealant ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Hypospadias Repair ◽  
Flap Necrosis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Prospective Comparative Study ◽  
Group B

Background: Hypospadias is the most common congenital malformation of the penis, affecting about 4-6 males per 1000 male births, and ranging in severity from a urethral meatus that is slightly off-center to a meatus in the perineal area, The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the application of fibrin sealant over the suture lines of neo-urethra reduces complications and improve overall outcome in children hypospadias repair.1,2 Methods: It was a prospective comparative study conducted in a tertiary care center (Department of pediatric surgery - Menoufia University), we included the patients age more than 6 months and less than 4 years presented with hypospadias to our department in this study. A total 30 patients of coronal, sub coronal, mid shaft hypospadias and distal hypospadias were studied and were divided into two groups, group (A) 15 cases and group (B) 15 cases. All patients underwent a tabularized incised plate (TIP) repair with a Dartos vascularized pedicle flap to cover the neo-urethra, In group (B) a thin layer of fibrin sealant applied over the suture line of neo-urethra but no sealant was used in group (A).Results: Postoperative surgical complications: urethra cutaneous fistula, flap dehiscence, flap necrosis and urethral stricture were recorded. Urethrocutaneous fistula flap dehiscence and flap necrosis were lower in group (B) patients. There was no significant difference in postoperative urethral stricture between two groups. Conclusions: Use of fibrin sealant in hypospadias repair is safe and can reduce complications.

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN SINGLE LAYER VERSUS DOUBLE LAYER INTESTINAL ANASTOMOSIS

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-66
Author(s):  
Sudhansu Sarkar ◽  
Sourav Das
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Double Layer ◽  
Intestinal Anastomosis ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Layer Versus ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

A comparative study between Single Layer versus Double Layer Intestinal Anastomosis,was undertaken at Department of Surgery,Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Hospital,Bankura from April 2019 – September 2020,which included 74 patients, comprising 2 groups: Group A-Single layer and Group B- Double layer with equal number of patients randomly allotted in each group. More number of patients had anastomotic leak in Group B than Group A, though not statistically significant. Difference of Mean Duration of Anastomosis with both groups is statistically significant.Mean Duration of Hospital Stay with both groups is statistically insignificant. Although more number of patients had anastomotic leaks in Group B than Group A,it was statistically insignificant.

scholarly journals Comparative study of tympanoplasty type I using periosteum versus tragal cartilage with perichondrium

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed M. Elmoursy ◽  
Mahmoud M. Elbahrawy
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Type I ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Hearing Results ◽  
Cartilage Grafts ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Grafting Materials

Abstract Background Various grafting materials and different techniques have been used for myringoplasty. The aim of the study was to compare the result of tympanoplasty in patients with safe-type chronic suppurative otitis media using periosteum versus tragal cartilage with perichondrium grafts through pre- and postoperative clinical and audiological evaluation. Results There was statistically significant difference for mean air-bone gap for group A (23.4 dB ± 0.03 SD) when compared to group B (19.4 dB ± 4.2 SD) with P value 0.103. Also, there was statistically significant difference in the hearing gain in group A after 6 months (25.53 dB ± 6.26 SD) when compared to group B (19.63 dB ± 9.76 SD) and the P value was 0.003. Graft taken was superior in the periosteal group (95%), compared to the cartilage grafts (90%). Conclusion Tympanoplasty with periosteal graft showed better hearing results and high rates of graft taken than tragal cartilage grafts.

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