Out-Patient Attitude towards Hospitals during COVID-19 in India

COVID-19, one of the worst pandemics in recent years, have changed the face of our world. Every sector has been experiencing a tug in unexpected directions than anticipated. Often it is said that the healthcare sector is facing a boom in this COVID-19 episode, nevertheless there has been a decline of out-patient segment in hospitals. An out-patient is one who visits a hospital for treatment without staying overnight. Through this time of uncertainty where a new normal is being burgeoned, the people’s attitude towards healthcare has shifted a great deal. Predominantly out-patients are hesitant to continue with their regular physician visits by delaying or avoiding unneeded visits. People with underlying diseases, both which are at low risk or at high risk, find themselves at higher caution due to the COVID-19. This study focuses to understand the attitude of out-patients and of out-patient’s with risk during this COVID-19 pandemic towards hospitals in India. Online or Tele medical consultation has picked up momentum among out-patients during the COVID-19 Unlock phase which shines a possibility as a new normal in the healthcare industry.

Kredibilitas Pustakawan dalam Memberikan Informasi Isi Koleksi Layanan Anak di Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kabupaten Konawe

The purpose of this research is to know the Credibility of Librarians in Providing Information on The Contents of Children's Service Collections at Service Collection at the library and archives of konawe regency. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive research method. The technique of informant determination in this study is purposive sampling with 8 informants. The data collection techniques used in this study are observation, interview and documentation. The results of this study show that the Librarian of children's services in providing information on the contents of children's service collection at the library and archives of konawe regency already has quite good credibility shown in the three indicators. On indicator of trustworthiness, librarians strive to be sincere, open and patient in serving children even though their open and patient attitude is not yet fully shared. In expertise indicator, librarians already have knowledge of libraries and then about skills, librarians apply age adjusters to reading materials, conduct storytelling activities and help children who have difficulty obtaining information from reading materials because of the limitations of not being able to read even though the help has not been consistently done and on the attractiveness indicator, librarians always pay attention to appearance in this case always keeping the neatness and following the established dresscode. About psychological attractiveness, related to the closeness between library visitors and librarians where the interaction is deliberately designed approach like between Mother and Child. In addition there are other attractions that come from decorating children's services rooms that are tailored to the characteristics of the child, the provision of supporting facilities and holding activities such as film screenings.Key Words : Credibility, Librarians, Providing Informations, Children’s Services

Influence of Patient Attitude on Bracket Failure Rate: A Prospective Study

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the influence of general attitude and attitude toward orthodontic treatment on bracket failure rate. Methods and Materials: The sample comprised 128 orthodontic patients of both genders (82 women and 46 men), divided into two groups—adolescents (12-18 years old) and adults (19-25 years old), who underwent fixed orthodontic treatment with metallic braces. Two questionnaires were handed out—one before beginning the treatment and, the second, 6 months after the start of treatment. Both the questionnaires consisted of 12 questions with 5 options each, in which the attitude was scored from 1 to 5. Conclusion: Patients with poor attitude scoring had higher bracket failure rate and vice versa.

Patientia and the Borders of Holy Infirmity

Saintly patience towards earthly tribulations is one of the key characteristics of saints’ lives, and it was frequently investigated in canonization inquests. The tribulations could include, for example, deaths of loved ones or troubles with earthly rulers. In most canonization inquests the topic of bodily infirmity, especially the saintly candidate’s patient attitude towards it, was also investigated. However, the way such patience comes up in the process varies greatly: it could be used and investigated to highlight aspects of a saint’s life that the witnesses and the conductors of the hearing considered important, such as preaching, spiritual raptures, or earthly duties. Here the saint’s gender and status in society and the geographic origins of their cult all played major roles.

The The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Oncofertility Services in Advanced Reproductive Centre UKM Medical Centre Malaysia

The COVID-19 infection is an infectious disease characterized by severe respiratory symptoms and was discovered as a terminal infection starting in December 2019 in Wuhan China. In Malaysia, our first Covid-19 positive cases found on 25 January 2020. Subsequently, there was an increasing trend of confirmed cases leading to the implementation of Movement Restriction Order (MCO) Act starting on 18 March 2020 aiming to flatten the infection curve. During this pandemic, UKM Medical Centre services were modified as hybrid-COVID-19 cluster hospital and treating both confirmed COVID-19 cases and standard cases. This modification is significantly affected overall our health management, including our oncofertility services. We were sharing the experience of the impact of Covid-19 toward our oncofertility services and modification to overcome it. We experience the reduction of oncofertility services uptake during this period due to both clinician and patient attitude while combating the pandemic Covid-19 battle in Malaysia.