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The minute corona virus creates turmoil around the world and every human being was in fear of losing life or any loved one due to infection. During this time period only health workers and police department were at service of people to save the world and became corona worrier. Since January 2020 the virus tremendously changed the lifestyle of human population and increased the work load of health care workers. The health team members are at service of people around the clock without taking any break and rest. The continuous working hours and temporary social isolation i.e. continuous quarantine periods after working in COVID areas put a huge impact on their psychology. The Exhausted mind and body resulted in burn out syndrome among many health team members. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

INTRODUCTION: Stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Stroke can be caused by either too little blood to the brain, a ischemic stroke, or too much blood in the skull, a hemorrhagic stroke. Mirror therapy is a relatively new approach in rehabilitation used in different neurological disorders including stroke. AIM: The study is intended to assess the effectiveness of mirror therapy on improvement of motor functions of affected upper limb among stroke patients admitted in GGSMC&H, Faridkot, Punjab. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Quantitative research approach with quasi-experimental research design was used. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 stroke patients with upper limb motor impairment. The socio-demographic profile, clinical variable performa and standardized tool, FMA-UE scale was used to assess the effectiveness of mirror therapy on improvement of motor functions of affected upper limb among stroke patients. Analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: The results revealed that during pre-interventional assessment, 60% of study participants had marked upper limb motor impairment, 30% of study participants had moderate upper limb motor impairment, followed by 10% had severe upper limb motor impairment in experimental group. After the intervention during the post-interventional assessment, 63.3% of study participants had moderate upper limb motor impairment. In conventional group during pre-interventional assessment, 53.5% of study participants had marked upper limb motor impairment, 30% of study participants had moderate upper limb motor impairment and almost the same percentage i.e. 43.3% of study participants had marked upper limb motor impairment during post-interventional assessment. The difference between pre-interventional mean upper limb motor impairment scores of experimental and control group was statistically non-significant at p<0.05 but the difference between post-interventional mean upper limb motor impairment scores between experimental group and control group was statistically significant at p<0.05. Hence, there is statistically highly significant effect of mirror therapy on upper limb motor functions among stroke patients at p<0.05. CONCLUSION: The results of the study concluded that when both interventions were compared, Mirror therapy was found to be more effective for improving motor functions of upper limb among stroke patients in experimental group than conventional group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

INTRODUCTION: One of the most influential figures in the world today is an adolescent girl. Adolescents in India, account for one-fifth of the total population. Iron deficiency anemia is a very common nutritional problem. Adolescent girls are more vulnerable to iron deficiency and anemia due to increased requirement of iron. AIM: Aim of the study as to assess the knowledge and prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls in district Faridkot Punjab. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted on 300 adolescent girls selected by purposive sampling at Govt. Girls Senior secondary school Sadiq and Machaki Kalan in district Faridkot, Punjab. A structured Knowledge questionnaire was given to assess knowledge and Sahli's Method was used for assessment of hemoglobin level. RESULTS: The findings of the study revealed that (58%) adolescent girls had adequate knowledge and (42%) adolescent girls had inadequate knowledge regarding anemia with mean knowledge score 15.48. The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls was (77.63%) out of these 50.33% adolescents had moderate anemia while 25.30% adolescents had mild anemia (WHO classification). The relationship between knowledge score and prevalence of anemia comes out to be statistically significant. CONCLUSION: There was significant difference between Knowledge and prevalence of anemia. Thus, adolescent girls must be educated about balanced diet including iron rich diet and urgent steps are needed to improve the awareness and early prevention, detection and treatment of anemia among adolescent girls. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this article is to provide an understanding to systematic review and meta-analysis and to explain its various steps. A systematic review is intended to appraise and synthesize the best available research evidence on a defined research question by using explicit methods to search, critically appraise and synthesise the available literature systematically. After a systematic review, data from individual studies may be pooled quantitatively and can be reanalysed using established statistical method which is called meta-analysis. The purpose of pooling searched literature is to improve the statistical power of the analysis as well as the precision of the estimates of treatment effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

INTRODUCTION: Jaundice refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes that happens when there is too much bilirubin in the blood. It is a benign transient physiological event in the majority of newborns but can cause irreversible brain damage and kernicterus in infants if the serum bilirubin levels are very high. Phototherapy is the most frequently used treatment when serum bilirubin levels exceed physiological limits. AIM OF THE STUDY: To assess the effectiveness of LED phototherapy vs conventional phototherapy in decreasing total serum bilirubin level in neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia MATERIAL AND METHODS: Quantitative research approach and quasi-experimental pre test post test control design was used for study. Study setting includes NICU, GGS Medical College & Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab.Sample size was 60 neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, 30 in each group selected with convenient sampling technique and randomly allocated to both groups. RESULTS : Results of study revealed that mean duration of phototherapy is 93.60 ± 14.57 and 101.60 ± 17.47 hrs and mean rate of fall of total serum bilirubin level is .06 ± .013 and .05± .016 mg/dl/hr in experimental and conventional care group respectively. Results of unpaired t-test showed non significant difference in total duration of phototherapy and rate of fall of total serum bilirubin level in both groups. Side effects occurred with less frequency in group receiving LED phototherapy. CONCLUSION: The conclusion of study is LED phototherapy is as effective as conventional phototherapy in decreasing total serum bilirubin levels. Considering less side effects, less energy consumption and longer life span, LED phototherapy can be a better option than current conventional phototherapy in treatment of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

INTRODUCTION: A preterm infant is a baby born before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Preterm infants often have low weight at birth so birth weight is the single most important marker of adverse perinatal and neonatal outcome. So Touch therapy, tactile stimulation, stroking and flexing by the nurse or preferably by the mother provide useful tactile simulations to the baby that helps in weight gain in infant &to explore new measures to manage weight in preterm infants, this study has been done. AIM : Aim of the study to assess the effectiveness of touch therapy on weight gain among preterm infants admitted in NICU at G.G.S Medical Hospital, Faridkot. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Quantitative research approach and Quasi-experimental research design was used. Study setting includes NICU of G.G.S. Medical Hospital, Faridkot. Study population 60 preterm infants between 32 to 36 weeks of gestational age. Convenient sampling technique was used and random allocation of study subjects is done. Socio demographic data sheet to collect baseline information and a data sheet was prepared to record the weight in preterm infants using digital weighing machine. RESULTS: The results of the study revealed that the conventional care and experimental group were homogenous with respect to selected socio demographic variables. Beneficial effects of Touch therapy on weight gain among preterm infants on 14th day were found to be statistically significant at p< 0.05. In comparison of experimental and conventional care group, the mean difference in the weight was found to be 2157.67 in experimental group and 1940.33 in conventional care group. CONCLUSIONS: Thus, it is concluded that Touch therapy is found to be more effective in term of weight gain among preterm infants in experimental group as compared to conventional care group and thus can be used as a routine care for effective weight gain among preterm infants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

INTRODUCTION: Cancer of prostate is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly male population in both developed and developing countries of the world. Deaths recorded from prostate cancer cases have been complicated by under-reporting and by cases that have not been diagnosed due to poor awareness on the part of individuals. Treatment modalities for prostate cancer are complex, and the prognosis of untreated or inadequately managed cases is often usually poor, especially in developing countries. AIM: To assess the awareness regarding prostate cancer among adultmen & to find association with selective socio demographic variables. MATERIAL & METHODS: Present descriptive study was conducted on 100 subjects through convenient sampling by utilizing a pre-tested12 items questionnaire to collect information about awareness of prostate cancer. Informed consent was sought from all who accepted to participate. Subjects were selected as per inclusion & exclusion criteria. RESULTS: Less than half subjects i.e. 41% were from age group 40-50 years. Maximum 84% were secondary educated and more than half subjects, 71% were working. Majority of subjects 89% subjects were married and 57 % belongs to rural community while half 50% were consuming vegetarian food. Regarding awareness of prostate cancer, more than half subjects 51% could not identify location of prostate gland but 55% were aware about dribbling, leaking and urgency as early warning sign of prostate while 53% were not selected need to urinate frequently at night as sign of prostate cancer. Approximately less than half subjects 43%were aware about common disorders of prostate as acute renal failure and glomerulonephritis and selected race and age as risk factor for prostate cancer whereas 38% selected painful urination as first warning sign of prostate cancer. Most of subjects 72% were not agree that groin pain could be sign of prostate cancer affecting bones and 64% were not agree as medication can alter development of prostate cancer. 55% selected surgery as treatment option for prostate cancer. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that an aggressive health promotion intervention need to be designed to increase awareness and to correct impressions about prostate cancer in the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

INTRODUCTION: Pain is a common and a ubiquitous sensation for both Children & adult. Routine Immunization is the most frequent painful medical procedure during childhood. Since pain is harmful to children, Thus care givers are committed in preventing harm to their patients. .Skin tapping (Heifer Skin Tap Technique) is one of the methods which Keeps the muscle relaxed and thus reduce pain while administering injection. AIM: The aim of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of Heifer Skin Tap Technique in reducing pain among infants receiving DPT immunization in GGSMH, Faridkot, Punjab. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quantitative research approach and quasi experimental post test design was used and 60 infants were selected through convenient sampling. Standardized FLACC pain scale was used to collect data. RESULTS: Majority (26.7%) of the infants in the experimental group perceived moderate pain, 18.3% perceived mild pain and only 5% had severe pain during DPT immunization using Heifer Skin Tap Technique at p<0.0.5.Among conventional group 28.3% of the infants had moderate pain, 11.7% perceived severe pain and only 10% had mild pain during DPT immunization using conventional care or routine technique at p<0.05. There is significant decrease in pain score in Heifer Skin Tap Technique group as compared to conventional care group. There is significant association of level of pain with age of infants with p<0.05. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that Heifer's Skin Tap Technique is significantly effective in decreasing pain sensation in infants during immunization of DPT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]