scholarly journals Innovative solutions to reform geriatric oral health in India: Alliance for healthy aging

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 222-225
Author(s):  
Kamal Shigli ◽  
Sushma S Nayak ◽  
Prajna Pramod Nayak ◽  
Anita Basavaraj ◽  
Shivasakthy M
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Access Problems ◽  
Dental Needs ◽  
Financial Issues

Geriatric population is showing an increasing trend, owing to the increased awareness as well as improved healthcare facilities and access. The aging Indian population of the modern-day has diverse and more complex dental needs, unlike the olden-days. Hence, the authors propose innovative strategies to cater to the dental needs of the increasing geriatric population in India. Barriers for provision of geriatric dental care in India are elucidated, which are lack of geriatric training, access problems and financial issues. Approaches to confront these barriers have been explained. The increasing and compounding dental needs of the aging Indian population requires multifaceted and contemporary strategies.

scholarly journals Geriatric oral health concerns, a dental public health narrative

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 883
Author(s):  
Ramprasad Vasthare ◽  
Anil V. Ankola ◽  
Arron Lim Yan Ran ◽  
Prateek Mansingh
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Dental Public Health ◽  
Cognitive Changes ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Treatment Services

Across the world, the segment of the elderly in populations is seen to be increasing at a rapid rate. There also exists a trend in which more teeth are retained as age increases due to effective dental public health measures like fluoridation. This inevitably places an increased need for dental healthcare among the geriatric populations. Since oral health greatly affects the systemic health of aged individuals, it is imperative for dentists and physicians to work together as a team to impart treatment to the best of one’s abilities for geriatric patients. It is therefore, necessary to first assess the oral health concerns surrounding the geriatric population from the perspective of public health dentistry. Relationship of the elderly with periodontal disease, dental caries, salivary hyposalivation and xerostomia, cognitive changes, and simultaneous usage of diverse medications was discussed. This paper reviewed the literature and then examined and discussed the various problems mentioned in depth and suggested recommendations for a plan of action. Knowledge about the specific oral health concerns and issues will help to better position us in developing strategies for providing better oral healthcare to the geriatric population in addition to the existing systemic healthcare. In the future, the elderly will make up a huge portion of the demographic visiting dentist regularly for a myriad of oral health problems. Dental health professionals therefore, must have adequate training and competency to deal with the predicament of this geriatric population. Preventive and treatment services can ensure healthy aging which will improve the quality of life.

Comorbidity of Medical and Psychiatric Disorders in Geriatric Population

2018 ◽  
pp. 448-474
Author(s):  
Pratima Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related

Ageing is a universal phenomenon that has not only social but also economic, political, and health-related implications. With the advancement in healthcare facilities and better availability of health services, the geriatric population is gradually increasing. But, this group is at an increased risk of developing both physical and psychological co-morbidities due to age-related factors and changes in the social circumstances. The present chapter proposes the concept and issues related to co-morbidity in the geriatric population. After discussing the issues and consequences of medical and psychiatric co-morbidities, their effective treatment regime and care/management in relation to the geriatric population are addressed.

scholarly journals eHealth and Telemedicine in India: An Overview on the Health Care Need of the People

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-36
Author(s):  
Raj Kishor Kustwar ◽  
Suman Ray
Keyword(s):  
Indian Population ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Great Role ◽  
Health Care Need ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
The People ◽  
Telemedicine Technology ◽  
Shortage Of Doctors

We have reached far ahead today when it comes to the telemedicine technology which was first installed in Boston in 1967 that made a regular interaction between physicians and patients at distant locations. Being a developing and lower-middle income country, currently India faces shortage of doctors, nurses & midwives, and healthcare infrastructure. Around 70% of Indian population lives in remote and rural villages lacking access to basic healthcare facilities. In such situations telemedicine plays a great role in providing quality and affordable healthcare to India’s poorest people, and is expected to bridge the rural-urban health divide. Whether telemedicine technology meets its objective to provide adequate healthcare services to the poor remote and rural population is matter of great concern. This article aims to provide an overview on this issue.

scholarly journals Executive Functioning in Healthy Aged Population in comparison to Young Adults Using Cognitive Estimation Test

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 007-011
Author(s):  
Shrunga M S. ◽  
Livingston Sengolraj ◽  
Radish Kumar B.
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Pathological Condition ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Old Adults ◽  
Aged Population ◽  
Cognitive Estimation ◽  
Cognitive Estimation Test ◽  
Significant Distance

Abstract Background and objective: Cognitive estimation is an important task in which people engage themselves in estimating the environment in different aspects of their life, such as; distance, quantity, size, weight etc The study was taken up to evaluate the cognitive estimation skills in Healthy Aged Population in comparison to Young Adults. Methodology: A total of 40 healthy young and old adults participated in the study. The participants were divided into two groups. Cognitive Estimation Test (CET) was administered for both the groups. The CET, was modified to suit Indian population consisted of 18 questions under the domains of distance, quantity, size, weight, temperature and time. Responses were scored for Under-estimation (UE), Over-estimation (OE), Approximate answer (AA), and No answer (NA). Number of UE, OE, AA, and NA were calculated. Independent t-test was employed to find out the significant differences between the means of both the groups. Results: Results revealed that young adults were better in estimating the environment when compared to healthy aged population, which was significant .Distance and size dimensions were remarkably affected in comparison to all other dimensions. Instances of No answers (NA) were higher in healthy aged population in comparison to young adults. Conclusion: The results indicate that, the decline in cognitive estimation abilities is a part of healthy aging rather than a pathological condition. Thus CET can be used as a tool in the assessment and management of cognitive disorders.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PLATELET COUNT IN DIABETIC AND NON-DIABETIC GERIATRIC POPULATION

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayachit Kesharwani ◽  
Imran Khan ◽  
Mohit Awasthi ◽  
Ravija Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Count ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
The Body ◽  
Large Section ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Sugar Levels ◽  
Keywords Platelet

Geriatric population (> 60 years) is rapidly increasing in India, It has been increased upto 8.6% in 2011. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder and a major health problem, a?ecting a large section of the Indian population, especially as its incidence increases with advancing age. Host of complications are associated with this disease, one of which is the e?ect on platelet count.  This study compares platelet count between diabetic and non-diabetic elderly.  It is observed that Hyperglycaemia in diabetic persons is responsible for increased Thrombopoietin production at the cellular level, which leads to raised platelet count -Reticulated Thrombocytosis – when compared to non diabetics. Platelets, especiallyreticulated thrombocytes are associated with uncontrolled blood sugar levels in the body and are well known for their role in artherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD). Keywords: platelet count, diabetic and non-diabetic & geriatric.

scholarly journals Feature: Five Ways to Encourage Stakeholder Voice in the Healthcare Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-201
Author(s):  
Meena Andiappan
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Organizational Functioning ◽  
Collective Work ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Discretionary Behavior

Abstract This article discusses the construct of stakeholder voice. It highlights the importance of encouraging voice, which is the discretionary behavior of asserting ideas, criticisms, or improvements for organizational functioning within healthcare organizations. Five methods by which healthcare facilities can motivate, support, and maintain voice engagement from a range of individuals (including employees, managers, patients, and caregivers) are elaborated. Given the importance of collective work and opinion sharing in generating innovative solutions to dynamic healthcare issues, the value of enabling voice within such settings should not be underestimated.

scholarly journals Eco-innovative strategies towards peri-urban sustainability: the case study of the metropolitan area of Naples

Europa XXI ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 23-40
Author(s):  
Valentina Vittiglio ◽  
Silvia Iodice ◽  
Libera Amenta ◽  
Michelangelo Russo ◽  
Anna Attademo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Current System ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Spatial Decision Support System ◽  
Spatial Decision Support ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Innovative Solutions

Across Europe, the current system of waste management is responsible for environmental pollution, leading to the need of a transition towards a circular economy model, and towards systemic approaches for achieving sustainable objectives. Interpreting waste as resource – through the development of eco-innovative solutions – can play a positive impact on the quality of life and of the environment. REPAiR1 research project proposes eco-innovative strategies, in order to co-design and assess solutions, involving a series of decisional problems that require the development of Spatial Decision Support System, described in their general structure and with a focus on the REPAiR project.

scholarly journals Technological Advancements in Monoclonal Antibodies

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
José F. Santos-Neto ◽  
Fabricia O. Oliveira ◽  
Katharine V. S. Hodel ◽  
Larissa M. S. Fonseca ◽  
Roberto Badaró ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Search Strategy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Regulatory Review ◽  
Therapeutic Drugs ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Article Analysis ◽  
Ipc Code ◽  
Number Of Publications

Biopharmaceuticals are innovative solutions that have revolutionized the treatment of important chronic diseases and malignancies. The approval of biosimilar products has become a complex and balanced process, and there are versions of drugs with established biosimilarity that can offer a more accessible treatment option to patients. The objective of this work was to identify the advancement of these technologies by means of patent and article analysis based on technological and scientific prospection. In patent document recovery, Derwent Innovation Index (DWPI) and PatentInspiration databases were used. The research was based on the search of the selected terms in the title, summary, and claims of the documents through a search strategy containing IPC code and keywords. In articles recovery, the Web of Science tool was used in the search of scientific publications dated from the last 5 years. The search resulted in a total of 2295 individual patent documents and 467 families using DWPI database, 769 individual patents and 205 families using PatentInspiration, and 2602 articles using Web of Science database. Additionally, this work describes the number of organizations that contribute to this area, where they are, how much development they have undergone, and the inventors/authors involved. Based on the number of publications registered, there is an important prominence for scientific research in mAbs. In terms of innovation, it is expected that several therapeutic drugs are already under regulatory review, which will allow drugs to be approved over the next few years and will thus generate a continuous flow of new products based on immunotherapies, mAbs, and biosimilar drugs. These drugs have become essential weapons for the treatment of significant diseases, and the increasing trend in the number of related scientific and technological publications contributes to making these therapies available to the greatest number of people.

scholarly journals Re-testing for chlamydia at sexual health services in Australia, 2004 - 08

Sexual Health ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Guy ◽  
Handan Wand ◽  
Neil Franklin ◽  
Christopher K. Fairley ◽  
Marcus Y. Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Chlamydia Infection ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Sexual Health Service ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Trends Over Time ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Sex With Men

Objective To describe the frequency of the 3-month test for re-infection among sexual health service patients in Australia. Methods: We assessed the re-testing rates at 30–120 days after chlamydia infection in men who have sex with men (MSM), heterosexual males and females attending sexual health services across Australia between 2004 and 2008. A χ2-test was used to determine significant differences in re-testing rates according to demographic characteristics and trends over time. Results: In the 5-year period, 10 207 MSM, 28 530 heterosexual males and 31 190 heterosexual females were tested for chlamydia. Of those tested, 9057 (13.0%) were positive. The proportion of patients with chlamydia infection who were re-tested in 30–120 days was 8.6% in MSM, 11.9% in heterosexual males and 17.8% in heterosexual females. Among MSM, chlamydia re-testing rates were lower in men aged <30 years (8.4%) than ≥30 years (12.5%) (P = 0.04) and lower in travellers and migrants (2.9%) than non-travellers (9.9%) (P = 0.002). In heterosexual males, chlamydia re-testing rates were lower in men in regional and rural areas (10.5%) than metropolitan areas (13.5%) (P = 0.017). There was no increasing trend in re-testing rates between 2004 and 2008 (P = 0.787). Of the patients re-tested, 44.1% of MSM were positive, 21.0% of heterosexual males and 16.1% of females. Discussion: The high chlamydia positivity at 30–120 days support recommendations that call for a 3-month test for re-infection following a positive test. The low re-testing rates highlight the need for innovative strategies to increase re-testing.

scholarly journals How can Head & Neck disorders be a liability to Indian population: Hindrance & Nuisance or Hesitance & Negligence???

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-09
Author(s):  
Sphoorthi Basavannaiah
Keyword(s):  
Indian Population ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body System ◽  
The World ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Neck Disorders ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Head Neck

Introduction: Head & Neck disorders still remains a “global burden” in the world map till date. With the increasing trend of cancer in the present day scenario and raising parameters of aetiology with varied clinical occurrence, there has been a major plunge at the way things are perceived by a common man in day to day life. Aims & Objectives: To find out the various causes for Head & Neck disorder at our set up. Also to put together and touch upon aspects like risk factors, symptomatology associated with nature of the disease process in this belt of Malnad region. Methodology: 352 patients with Head & Neck disorders were considered for the study over a period of 1 year who were evaluated clinically and radiologically. After initial evaluation, most of them were referred to higher centre for further management. Results: Nearly 75% of patients presented with malignancy with 5 times predominance in males and around 97% patients belonging to the region from oral cavity up to larynx as they have a common epithelial origin. Conclusion: Head & Neck disorders are never to be neglected as it the “runway” to the crux of the body system. Any sort of limitation or hesitation can cost life and well-being.

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