Calculation of Difficulty Index of Soft tissue Spotters in Anatomy: An Advance, Novel Method of Assessment in University Examination, A Cross Sectional Study at GMC Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh

Abstract Background Few studies have focused on patient-related factors in analyzing long-term functional outcome and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with postoperative lower extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS). Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate factors associated with postoperative functional outcome and HRQoL in patients with lower extremity STS. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed in a tertiary referral center using the Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS), Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (QLQ)-C30 and 15 Dimension (15D) measures. Functional outcome and HRQoL data were collected prospectively. All patients were treated by a multidisciplinary team according to a written treatment protocol. Results A total of 141 patients who had undergone limb-salvage surgery were included. Depending on the outcome measure used, 19–51% of patients were completely asymptomatic and 13–14% of patients had an unimpaired HRQoL. The mean score for TESS, 15D mobility score, and QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning scale were 86, 0.83, and 75, respectively, while the mean score for 15D was 0.88, and 73 for QLQ-C30 QoL. Lower functional outcome was statistically significantly associated with higher age, higher body mass index (BMI), and the need for reconstructive surgery and radiotherapy, while lower HRQoL was statistically significantly associated with higher age, higher BMI, and reconstructive surgery. Conclusion Functional outcome and HRQoL were generally high in this cross-sectional study of patients with STS in the lower extremity. Both tumor- and treatment-related factors had an impact but patient-related factors such as age and BMI were the major determinants of both functional outcome and HRQoL.

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A Novel Method of Establishing the Identity of an Individual by Analyzing the Pattern & Volume of the Frontal Sinus Using Computerized Tomogram – A Retrospective Cross Sectional Study

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ◽

10.37506/ijfmt.v14i2.2789 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Frontal Sinus ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Novel Method

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Factors associated with the morphology of the mandibular symphysis and soft tissue chin

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics ◽

10.1590/2177-6709.26.4.e2119347.oar ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Karine EVANGELISTA ◽

Maria Alves Garcia Santos SILVA ◽

David NORMANDO ◽

José VALLADARES-NETO

Keyword(s):

Soft Tissue ◽

Soft Tissues ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cranial Base ◽

Predictor Variables ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Skeletal Pattern ◽

The Individual

ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aimed to (I) assess the morphology of the symphysis and soft tissue chin associated with sex, age and sagittal/vertical skeletal patterns, and (II) identify the individual and combined contributions of these variables to different portions of the symphysis. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 195 lateral cephalometric radiographs from untreated adults. Alveolar, basal, and soft tissue of the symphysis were measured by an X/Y cranial base coordinate system, and divided in accordance to four predictor variables: sex, age, and sagittal/vertical skeletal patterns. Parametric tests were conducted for comparison and correlation purposes, while multiple regression analysis was performed to explore combined interactions. Results: Alveolar inclination is related to sagittal and vertical patterns, and both explained 71.4% of the variations. Alveolar thickness is weakly predicted and poorly influenced by age. Symphysis height was 10% higher in males, and associated with a vertical skeletal pattern and sex, and both explained 43.6% of variations. Basal symphyseal shows an individual thickness, is larger in males, and vertically short-positioned with age. Soft tissue chin is not necessarily related to the size of the underling skeletal pattern, and enlarges with age, even in adulthood. Conclusions: The symphysis and surrounding tissues are influenced by sex, age, and sagittal and vertical patterns, acting differently on the alveolar, basal and soft tissue portions. Sagittal and vertical skeletal patterns are the strongest association on alveolar symphysis inclination, whereas sex and age acts on the vertical symphysis position and soft tissues thickness.

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ASSESSMENT

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2016.23.02.1073 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (02) ◽

pp. 213-216

Author(s):

Uzma Awan ◽

Uzma Ahsan

Keyword(s):

Teaching And Learning ◽

Dental Materials ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Assessment Method ◽

Clinical Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Practical Examination ◽

First Choice ◽

Method Of Assessment

Introduction: Assessment results have been proved as major hallmark for theprogress or regression of teaching and learning. University of Health Sciences is the examiningbody to assess the students of B.D.S. by four methods; MCQs, SEQs, VIVA and OSCE/OSPE.The oral examination is an important part of the practical examination that helps assess threeareas which are clinical knowledge, cognitive and professional skills. Objectives: purpose ofthis study was to explore student’s perspective on viva as an assessment method for subject ofscience of dental materials. Study design: cross-sectional study. Period: Started in November2014 completed in December 2015. Setting: Questionnaire was filled by B.D.S. 2nd professionalstudents of three dental colleges of Lahore of private sector. Sharif medical and dental collegeLahore. CMH dental college Lahore. University College of medicine and dentistry. University ofLahore. Methodology: 120 students from three different institutions were included in this study.30.9% of the students were boys whereas 69.1 % were girls. All students were interviewed abouttheir choice of assessment among the routine methods of assessment; MCQ, SEQ, Viva andOSPE. Results: 15% of the students replied MCQ to be their first choice of assessment. SEQwas selected as first choice of assessment by 26.6% of the students. 56.6% were in the favourof OSPE whereas only 1.7 % students were in the favour of viva examination. Conclusion: Theoral examination has intrinsic weakness of low reliability and objectivity. Structuring the vivaexamination can be implemented and improve viva method of assessment.

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